Ford becomes the latest automotive giant to cut jobs in South Africa
Ford has announced job cuts at its Pretoria and Gqeberha plants, with more than 470 positions at risk as the automaker realigns production.
Ford has announced job cuts at its Pretoria and Gqeberha plants, with more than 470 positions at risk as the automaker realigns production.
South Africa’s fuel forecast shows Petrol 95 may rise slightly in September 2025, while diesel and paraffin are set for big price cuts despite the levy.
Fuel prices change again from 6 August 2025 — petrol is cheaper, but diesel, paraffin and LPG will cost more.
Traffic officials in South Africa warn that drivers without valid physical licences will now face strict penalties, as the national backlog of unprinted cards starts to clear.
Petrol may drop in August 2025, but diesel and paraffin could rise as the final forecast shows mixed over- and under-recoveries.
Bubba Wallace became the first black driver to win a major race on the oval track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, breaking a long-standing barrier in American motorsports.
Petrol prices in South Africa increased in July 2025, with 95 unleaded petrol rising by 52 cents per litre and motorists facing higher refuelling costs nationwide.
Fuel prices are set to rise in July 2025 as under-recoveries deepen across all fuel types.
South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will increase by up to 84c/litre from Wednesday, 2 July 2025, due to rising oil prices and global market shifts.
Motorists have been advised to follow these road safety precautions when driving in wet and icy conditions.
SARS has confirmed that contaminated diesel and other fuel fraud are widespread, costing South Africa billions in lost revenue annually.
The FIA has approved design plans to upgrade Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to Grade 1, a major step towards hosting Formula 1 in South Africa.
The AARTO Act will not be implemented on 5 June 2025, and there is currently no confirmed date for its national rollout.
South African petrol prices decreased slightly in June 2025, with a 5-cent per litre reduction for both 93 and 95 octane fuels, partially offset by an increased fuel levy.
Petrol prices will decrease from Wednesday, 4 June 2025, with petrol down by 5 cents and diesel by 37 cents, partly offset by a fuel levy increase announced in May.
Despite positive over-recoveries, a new fuel levy coming into effect on 4 June 2025 will likely cancel out petrol price relief and reduce diesel savings.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 16c per litre fuel levy increase for petrol and 15c for diesel, affecting the June 2025 fuel price outlook.
The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of the 2024 Ford Ranger due to a potentially dangerous defect in the front suspension.
Klein Vision has unveiled its certified AirCar production prototype, set to launch in 2026 as the world’s first mass-produced flying car.
The National Consumer Commission has announced a major car recall in South Africa affecting brands like Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW, and Volvo due to serious safety risks.
Fuel prices in South Africa dropped in May 2025, lowering the cost of filling petrol tanks across a wide range of vehicles.
Fuel prices drop from Wednesday, 7 May 2025, with petrol down 22 cents/litre and diesel by up to 42 cents, despite a weaker rand impacting costs.
Expect small petrol price cuts and moderate diesel and paraffin cuts when the final May 2025 fuel price adjustments are announced. The drop is still coming — but it’s going to be a lot less than early April forecasts predicted.
Fuel prices have dropped in South Africa from Wednesday, 2 April 2025, lowering the cost of filling a petrol tank for popular vehicle models across the country.
Fuel prices across South Africa will drop from Wednesday, 2 April 2025, due to lower international oil prices and a stronger rand.
South African fuel prices are likely to decrease in April 2025, with over-recoveries recorded across all fuel types. Here’s the latest fuel price forecast.
Fuel prices in South Africa have dropped in March 2025. Here’s how much it costs to fill up popular car models.
French company Idemia responds after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy orders a legal review of the controversial driver’s license card machine tender flagged for irregularities by the Auditor-General.
The Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the Driving License Card Machines tender after an Auditor-General report flagged irregularities in the procurement process.
Fuel prices in South Africa will decrease slightly from Wednesday, 5 March 2025. Read more for a breakdown of this month’s changes.