Every time you fill up, you feel it. The figure on the pump keeps climbing, the tank empties at the same pace it always did, and the mental maths gets harder to ignore. The good news is that the single most effective thing you can do about your fuel bill does not involve driving less…

South Africa may still be in April, but the road conditions that define winter driving are already starting to take shape. A recent improvement in Easter road fatality figures is encouraging, yet it should not create a false sense of security. Preliminary 2026 Easter road statistics show that fatalities fell to 291, down from 356…

There's no legal "cut-off" age for driving in South Africa. It is however important to consider one's health, awareness and honest self-assessment. Licences must be renewed every five years (with an eye test included in your reassessment), and decisions about driving should be based on ability, not age alone. Mike Pashut, Founder and CEO of…

Winter looks different across South Africa. The Western Cape, for instance, sees plenty of rain, but during this season, there are two things that never change: it gets cold, and visibility drops as the sun rises later and sets earlier. Throw in climate change, and sudden hailstorms, fog, high winds, and other unexpected harsh weather…