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As councils expand the use of enforcement cameras across busy town and city centres, thousands of drivers are finding themselves penalised for avoidable mistakes. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to refresh their understanding of key road signs and markings to avoid fines, reduce congestion and improve safety. Since May […]

Milton Keynes, 27 January 2026 – CUPRA is taking a bold step toward safer roads across Europe by leveraging its all-electric vehicle line-up in a Volkswagen Group-wide initiative designed to optimise driver assistance systems. Through innovative use of real-world traffic and vehicle data, the brand aims to enhance automated driving functions, improve road safety, and […]

27 January 2026 – South Africa’s road safety crisis is no longer defined by isolated incidents. Every day, a pattern of preventable risk plays out on the country’s roads, shaping a reality that is both predictable and tragic. CTU, a specialist transport insurer working closely with taxi owners, bus operators, fleet managers and commercial vehicle […]

South Africa’s road safety crisis is no longer a series of isolated incidents. It is a daily pattern of preventable risk, with consequences that touch every commuter, fleet operator, and pedestrian. CTU, a specialist transport insurer with a front-row view of South Africa’s roads, draws attention to the shared responsibility that underpins safe driving—from taxis […]

South Africa’s roads saw a modest but welcome improvement over the 2025/26 festive season, with preliminary data revealing a five percent reduction in fatalities and crashes. The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), a key constituent of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has cautiously welcomed these results, while emphasizing that the loss of 1 427 lives […]

Driver assistance systems have quietly become one of the most influential safety innovations of the modern automotive era. They do not announce themselves with dramatic styling or headline horsepower figures, yet they shape thousands of micro-decisions every time a vehicle merges, brakes or navigates a crowded street. Now, Volkswagen Group is preparing to take the […]

As South African organisations return from the festive season, MasterDrive is ready to hit the ground running, supporting businesses with their road safety and driver training initiatives throughout 2026. Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, says the organisation is entering the new year with strong momentum. “We are looking forward to building on the foundation we […]

As South African families prepare for the busy back-to-school season, Dunlop Tyres SA is urging parents, guardians, and scholar transport drivers to make tyre safety a top priority. With traffic volumes rising, unpredictable weather, and the early-morning rush, ensuring vehicles are road-ready is more important than ever. “Road safety starts long before the school bell […]

Britain is waking up to a bitterly cold start to 2026, with snow and ice warnings expected to last throughout the week. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to prepare their vehicles now to avoid costly and potentially dangerous cold weather breakdowns. Freezing temperatures can have a serious impact on […]

Road Safety Partnership South Africa (RSP-SA) convened its Annual General Meeting with a clear, urgent purpose: to confront the national road safety crisis through collaboration that stretches across government, industry, and civil society. In a year marked by sobering statistics and escalating pressure on South Africa’s network of roads, the AGM served as a reminder […]