9 new flights for South African travellers to choose from
Thanks to an agreement between Emirates and SAA, South African flyers have nine new regional and international flights to choose from.
New toll fees proposed for important petrol shipments
Iran wants to impose a toll fee on cargo ships, including fuel tankers, to use the Strait of Hormuz.
New R299-per-month service that pays electric car owners, and an African city using cable cars to solve congestion
Here are 5 things happening in the transport industry on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Warning over the new sophisticated technique carjackers are using to steal Toyotas in South Africa
Historically, Toyotas are top of the menu for car thieves in South Africa and beyond, with some carjackers employing high-tech methods to make off with these sought-after vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo recall 294 vehicles in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission has notified motorists and business owners of a recall affecting vehicles sold by Stellantis and the Mercedes-Benz Group in South Africa.
The iconic car brand being revived by South Africa’s most popular Chinese carmaker
Freelander, the popular compact SUV series, is being revived as a new luxury car brand under Chery.
South Africa resuming R339 million road project two years after it was abandoned
Construction of the R510 road between Northam and Bierspruit in Limpopo will resume later this year, two years after the contractor abandoned the R339 million project.
SARS ‘bonus’ for anyone with a car loan in South Africa
South African taxpayers who receive a refund from SARS have an opportunity to significantly reduce their car loan payments.
10-year driving licence validity could be coming sooner than you think
Cabinet's decision to extend the validity period for South Africa's driving licences came sooner than expected.
South Africa’s biggest passenger train operator under investigation
Investigations at PRASA are ongoing to determine whether it has been infiltrated by organised crime figures.
Hidden risk for anyone who drives an SUV in South Africa
An insurance expert has warned that some SUVs sold in South Africa have a payload capacity issue, which could affect the owner's insurance claims.
New Kia Seltos launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Kia has officially launched the new Seltos family crossover in South Africa, featuring three different engines.
One easy way to guarantee you spend less when buying a new car in South Africa
South Africans looking to buy new cars for cheaper have an option that stands out above the rest.
Big win for South Africa’s biggest petrol company
South Africa's biggest fuel producer, Sasol, has benefited from a surge in fuel prices due to the conflict between the US and Iran.
BMW putting ads in its cars, and a new R2-billion tyre factory for South Africa
BMW is showing a movie ad on its cars' infotainment screens, and a South African city wants a Chinese tyre company to build a new factory.