Air travel turnaround in South Africa
The South African government is hiring a host of new employees at Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) to address safety concerns caused by regulatory failures and understaffing.
Automotive
Gautrain’s new cheap tickets twice as expensive as South Africa’s biggest rail service
An analysis by MyBroadband shows that Gautrain’s new discounted products for lower-income households cost about twice the most expensive fares on the country’s biggest commuter rail service.
Read MoreSwing in electric car sales in South Africa
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) declined year over year in the first quarter of 2025. This is the first annual drop in BEV sales between first quarters of two years since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreNew Fiat 500 no longer only an EV as hybrid model arrives
Introduction of the previously rumoured Hybrid could finally see the "new" 500 being offered in South Africa.
Read MoreSA new vehicle sales surge
South Africa’s new vehicle market maintained strong domestic demand in June 2025, closing the month with 47,294 units sold — an 18.7% increase from the 39,850 vehicles sold in June 2024. This growth reflects a broad-based recovery in both consumer and fleet purchases, according to the latest data from Naamsa.
Read MoreNew fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) confirms that all grades of petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin increase from today, 2 July, as the latest monthly fuel price adjustments take effect.
Read MoreNew Subaru Forester coming to South Africa
As with the current, soon to be outgoing model, the new Forester is likely to continue with the normally aspirated 2.5-litre flat-four Boxer engine connected to a CVT.
Read MoreFord introduces Dark Edition to gain more Territory in SUV segment
Blue Oval's plush SUV gunning for Chinese brands after outperforming heritage rivals.
Read MoreBad news for anyone who can’t pay cash for a car in South Africa
A study by WesBank has revealed that the cost of financing and owning a vehicle has far outstripped inflation in South Africa.
Read MoreRegional Extreme Festival brings defrosting action to Red Star
Fifth round of the regional series produced red hot action and close racing at the Delmas circuit.
Read MoreOne of South Africa’s biggest employers faces shutdown
A potential deadlock over pay increases for South Africa’s automotive sector workers risks shutting down an industry that accounts for more than a fifth of the nation’s manufacturing output, weighing on an already moribund economy.
Read MoreThis is it: Mazda starts teasing all-new South Africa-bound CX-5
Hiroshima's most important model is expected to become a hybrid-only model and will arrive on local soil in 2026.
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