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Thursday, May 22, 2025

South African motorists must keep receipts as driver’s licence printer is back in operation

With the repair of South Africa’s only driver’s licence printing machine, motorists are advised to retain their renewal receipts and apply for temporary licences if deadlines were missed.

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Tragedy at Simola Hillclimb: Racing driver Pieter Joubert loses life in crash

Tragedy struck at the 2025 Simola Hillclimb as seasoned racer Pieter Joubert lost his life in a devastating crash during qualifying on Sunday.

Jason Woosey|Published

May fuel price cuts for South African motorists despite VAT increase

Motorists in South Africa can look forward to potential fuel price cuts in May, driven by declining global oil prices and an over-recovery in petrol pricing. Experts weigh in on the economic factors at play.

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Is the fully-loaded Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI worth the price of a GTI?

The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI is back in South Africa! Discover how it compares to the GTI and whether it offers sufficient value for money.

Jason Woosey|Published

Cape Town's licence card production halted: Over 60,000 applications pending

Despite processing nearly 60,000 licence and permit applications this year, Cape Town's testing centres have not delivered a single driving licence card due to ongoing machine failures.

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Petrol price set to nosedive in April

Economists forecast a significant decrease in petrol prices for South African motorists in April, driven by a stronger Rand and lower international oil prices.

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Bringing Formula 1 back to South Africa: Cape Town's Grand Prix ambitions

Boundless Motorsport is set to revolutionise South African motorsport with plans for a Grand Prix in Cape Town, backed by US funding and the Western Cape Government.

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the Refreshed Mazda CX-3 – Where Style Meets Sophistication

The Mazda CX-3 is not just about aesthetics, though it certainly has plenty of that. It's a seamless combination of sleek hatchback styling and the versatility of an SUV.

Masabata Mkwananzi and Editorial|Updated

South Africa one step closer to hosting an F1 Grand Prix as Kyalami prepares for upgrades

Kyalami Raceway has enlisted the services of Apex Circuit Design to prepare a roadmap for the FIA Grade 1 accreditation.

Jason Woosey|Published