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LOSS OF R313 MILLION TRANSPORT GRANT A BLOW TO ROAD USERS, LOW-INCOME COMMUTERS, AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE – AA

The Automobile Association (AA) is concerned about the City of Johannesburg's forfeiture of a R313 million public transport grant due to ongoing operational failures within the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This is a significant setback for the city's transport infrastructure and highlights the deepening structural and governance challenges in managing Johannesburg's public transport systems. Originally earmarked to support and expand the Rea Vaya network, the lost funding carries...

Collaborative Action Turns the Tide on Road Fatalities

Easter 2025 Road Safety Gains Welcomed - AA The Automobile Association (AA) welcomes the significant reduction in vehicle collisions and fatalities recorded over the Easter 2025 period. These positive outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early planning, consistent law enforcement, and strong partnerships in saving lives on South African roads. According to official statistics, road crashes decreased by 32.5% while fatalities declined by 45.6% compared to Easter 2024 – making the lowest...

Easter Road Safety: Encouraging Start, Let’s Keep It Up – AA

The Automobile Association (AA) is encouraged by early indications of a significant shift in road user behaviour during the 2025 Easter travel period. Preliminary data points to a notable reduction in both collisions and fatalities, despite traffic volumes reaching their highest levels in five years. On Thursday afternoon, 17 April, traffic peaked at 2,047 vehicles per hour through the N1 toll gates. Encouragingly, the N1 corridor—long regarded as one of the country’s most hazardous...
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Dialling Code (0027) Contact Details
Department of Home Affairs  

+27 0800 601 190

Web: www.dha.gov.za

Email: csc@dha.gov.za

Beitbridge Border Post +27 (015) 530-0066
Visas  

South African High Commission (in respective country). A valid visa, if required.

For more information regarding;

  • food restrictions,
  • passports/visa and,
  • pet travel enquiries,

Please contact the consulate/embassy – contact details above.

 

Health Requirements Compulsory Vaccinations Yellow Fever Certificate
Recommended Vaccinations None
Precautions None
Documents Required  

Valid passport of the driver

Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver

Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver

If the vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.

A valid acceptable passport / travel document: Good for a sufficient period to cover the intended stay

Vehicle registration papers: If you are not the registered owner of the vehicle, please carry a letter of authorisation from the owner / financial institution

Carnet de Passage: Highly recommended for cars registered outside of the Common Customs Area (Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia and Botswana), otherwise duties are payable to SARS on a SAD500 form; clearing agent will be required. Carnet should be obtained from the local motoring club.

Travellers Declaration form: Known as the DA331; to be completed on entry into SA

AA Club Automobile Association of South Africa  

Denis Paxton House, 4 Hyperion Road, Barbeque Downs

+27 (011) 799-1000

aasa@aasa.co.za

www.aa.co.za

Members from foreign clubs may be provided services at the same discounts that the AA

 

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