If you’ve been paying attention to the roads lately, you’ve probably noticed that automatic vehicles are becoming far more common in South Africa. From compact city cars to high-end SUVs, manufacturers are rolling out more automatic options than ever before. But is an automatic transmission really the best choice for South African drivers? Like any vehicle decision, it comes with its own set of pros and cons. In this blog, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of dri

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has confirmed that the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been delayed to 1 July 2026. The first implementation stage of the AARTO Act was meant to commence on 1 December 2025. However, the Department of Transport has assessed that some municipalities that were meant to be part of this first stage were not yet ready. According to the department, the issues identified during its