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All Truck Drivers Forum office bearer arrested over inciting violence
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (464+ words) A prominent office bearer of the All Truck Drivers Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) has been arrested after allegedly inciting violence and disrupting traffic on the N3 near Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning. Kwa Zulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert…...
Driven: Four new models from the Toyota SA stable, Matsuri 2026 signals the next move!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (890+ words) Toyota SA Motors have once again rolled up their sleeves and flexed their muscles as they revealed what's around the corner in terms of new models to be unleashed into the local market. But let's start here first: What is…...
Lex Kriel appointed as sales director to set up Tata Motors SA for long-term performance
1+ week, 2+ day ago (291+ words) Naresh Maharaj (NM) chatted to Lex Kriel (LK) recently on his appointment as Tata South Africa sales director. NM: Congratulations, Lex, on your appointment as sales director. What does this entail? ALSO READ | Omoda marks 3 years as one of SA's…...
Hundreds of Jeep vehicles recalled in after safety defects identified
1+ week, 3+ day ago (455+ words) The National Consumer Commission has announced recalls affecting hundreds of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler vehicles over safety concerns linked to warning systems and dashboard displays. In a statement, the NCC said the recalls were issued by Stellantis South…...
On Test: The new Audi S3 Sportback
2+ week, 3+ day ago (737+ words) I have driven many fast sports cars in my many years in motoring and at the outset I can say that the Audi S3 Sportback S Tronic rates highly in my books. A top speed of 300km/h which can only be…...
Expired licence, worn tyres expose Msunduzi's fleet failures
2+ week, 5+ day ago (875+ words) A crash involving a Msunduzi Municipality vehicle found with bald tyres and an expired licence disc has raised fresh concerns about the roadworthiness and maintenance of the City's fleet. Pietermaritzburg resident Zothani Mbanjwa said his family has yet to receive…...
PMB's iconic Cars in the Park celebrates 50 years of automotive heritage
3+ week, 3+ day ago (264+ words) One of South Africa's most iconic motoring events reaches a remarkable milestone this year as the Vintage Sports Car Club Standard Bank Cars in the Park 2026 celebrates its 50th anniversary on May 31, at the Race Coast Training Centre in Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg....
Petrol up by more than R3, diesel increases by more than R6
3+ week, 6+ day ago (323+ words) South Africans have been bracing for another steep fuel hike since April's price announcement, but the May adjustment will still bite, with Gwede Mantashe confirming sharp increases across the board. Both grades of petrol will rise by R3. 27 per litre, while…...
KZN Cogta forked out R19 million for Amakhosi vehicles
3+ week, 6+ day ago (510+ words) The news that Kwa Zulu-Natal's Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) spent just over R19 million procuring vehicles for traditional councils has sparked renewed debate over budget priorities and long-term sustainability within the department. In a parliamentary reply to…...
Omoda marks 3 years as one of SA's fastest-growing car brands
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (669+ words) Omoda is celebrating three years in South Africa, having grown from a single-model launch in 2023 into a broader SUV brand with an expanded retail and aftersales footprint across the country. Since its introduction, the Omoda C5 has recorded 15 219 sales in South…...