Most vehicles on South African roads were originally designed overseas for the global market. Considering that 80% of that market has relatively well maintained roads and limited off-road conditions, many of these vehicles’ shock absorbers are not always ideally designed for South African road conditions. Original equipment parts supplied with a new overseas-designed vehicle may [...]
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The government is considering making third party insurance for motorists compulsory, reports say. Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele said this in reply to a question in Parliament on Thursday. Between 65 and 70 percent of the estimated 9.4 million vehicles on SA roads do not have third party insurance, reported Beeld newspaper. Ndebele said his department [...]
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Which message do we share with our youth on Youth Day? There are so many different message from many different leaders. We have come across a message from one of our business leaders – A message of hope – and a message that South Africa is indeed a Nation of Possibility!! We would like to [...]
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“DONE! Circumnavigating South Africa, Solo” Completed: 100 Days. 5 951km’s. One Girl, A Bicycle and a Big Dream. Jolandie Rust’s (25) dream is to be the first woman to circumnavigate the African continent on a bicycle, thereby setting a world record as the first woman to do so. In March 2008 Jolandie launched the first [...]
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We have recently given much more attention to the 4×4 driving experience in South Africa. South Africa is a well known attraction for the 4×4 enthusiast – and perhaps the best way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Southern Africa! We expect that many of our foreign visitors will decide to not only use the [...]
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(Reuters) – South Africa’s total new vehicle sales fell by 19.5 percent year-on-year in September, industry data showed on Friday, showing continued pressure on households, although the rate of contraction eased. The automotive industry, one of the biggest in the country’s manufacturing sector and a key employer, has been in decline for more than two [...]
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I am a passionate sports supporter and someone who proudly supports any South African sports team or participant! There are few things more beautiful than witnessing the singing of the National Anthem – either before a rugby game or at the podium of an Olympic or other international sports event! During the past few weeks [...]
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BRYANSTON – The recession has put a dent in travel plans, according to the latest emigration survey by market research company, Synovate. Of those South Africans who have indicated that they are definitely going to emigrate or seriously considering emigration, 56% say that plans have [...]
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~ Most up-to-date routes available online for free, to easily pre- plan a route before setting off on a journey ~ Johannesburg, 23 June 2009 – TomTom, the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps today announces the introduction of a new route planner that will be accessible via http://routes.tomtom.com. The route [...]
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Ian McGeechan, coach of the 2009 British & Irish Lions Rugby Team, made some interesting observations at the media conference shortly after arriving in South Africa. McGeechan remarked that his squad’s immediate challenge was to assimilate themselves into South African rugby [...]
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