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South Africa's August fuel price outlook is worsening.

Rising global oil prices are putting pressure on petrol and diesel prices, meaning motorists could soon pay more at the pump.

Read more: https://t.co/GoX3G9SOnI

#FuelPriceSA #PetrolPrice #CostOfLiving #SafeTravelMag

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More than 400 Gauteng taxi and scholar transport operating licences remain uncollected.

Operators have until 14 August 2026 to collect them or risk cancellation and having to restart the application process.

Read more: https://t.co/IXH3fpZIBo

#TaxiIndustry #SafeTravelMag

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A CSIR researcher says world-leading safety technology developed in SA could help improve vehicle safety for everyday road users, but it has never been fully applied.

Could local innovation save lives?

Read more: https://t.co/P8VE3sm02Z

#RoadSafety #CSIR #Transport #RoadDeaths

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At #AfricaRail2026, PRASA's Abram Silik Nkgabutle discusses fleet modernisation, affordable public transport, local manufacturing, cross-border ambitions, and the future of passenger rail.

Read the full interview: https://t.co/OHujOdruhF

#PRASA #PassengerRail #SafeTravelmag

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Emirates has launched a third daily Cape Town–Dubai flight and introduced its Airbus A350 to South Africa for the first time.

Read more: https://t.co/nPkegfjRWe

#Emirates #CapeTown #Dubai #A350 #AviationNews #SafeTravelMag

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From 1 July 2026, the SARS Online Traveller Declaration is mandatory for all international travellers using airports, land borders, seaports, and rail crossings.

Read more: https://t.co/Kg2xg2uxlR

#SouthAfrica #SARS #TravelNews #BorderSecurity #TravelUpdates #SafeTravelMag

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Petrol prices are expected to fall by more than R1.50/litre, while diesel could decrease by over R3.00/litre from 1 July, even with the General Fuel Levy returning to its full rate.

Read more: https://t.co/f8l4WoHxLn

#FuelPrice #Petrol #Diesel #FuelUpdate #SafeTravelMag

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At #CILTSAESGConference2026, industry leaders explored fleet electrification, green finance, digital transformation, skills development, and ESG accountability.

Read more: https://t.co/gIvQtw41Vp

#Logistics #ESG #GreenEconomy #TransportSector #SupplyChain #SafeTravelMag

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As commercial fleets electrify, demand is growing for high-voltage technicians, charging infrastructure specialists, EV diagnosticians, and fleet data analysts.

Read more: https://t.co/4GAEQrJCrB

#ElectricVehicles #EVSkills #FleetManagement #EVFleet #FutureTransport

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Johannesburg road maintenance under pressure
JRA fleet reportedly affected after fuel supply suspension, impacting pothole repairs, traffic lights & emergency road services across the city.

Read more: https://t.co/GVgj0VnXpB

#JRA #Roads #SafeTravelMag

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Fuel prices are putting pressure on South African motorists, but affordable hybrids are changing the game.

We look at the Top 5 most affordable hybrid cars in South Africa.

Read more: https://t.co/T6x6SzBwNF

#HybridCars #FuelSavings #CarNews #SafeTravelMag

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Europe EV sales up 34% as fuel prices rise after Iran-related oil disruption. Nearly 1 in 4 new cars sold are electric, but analysts warn the surge may not last.

Read more: https://t.co/z10mwiqrYz

#EV #FuelPrices #Europe #ElectricCars #Energy #SafeTravelMag

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South Africa is proposing to extend automotive incentives to EV battery minerals, including lithium, cobalt, graphite, copper, and rare earth elements.

Read more and explore what this could mean for manufacturing and investment: https://t.co/i73s1rKQGl

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81% of car buyers are considering used vehicles.

Why?

✔ Better value
✔ More features
✔ Lower ownership costs
✔ Greater affordability

Read More: https://t.co/vPovrZf9ru

#UsedCars #CarBuying #AutomotiveNews #Motoring #ConsumerTrends #SafeTravelMag

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Gauteng e-toll debt has officially been written off.
Motorists with unpaid e-toll bills will no longer be pursued for the debt, but those who paid won't receive refunds.

Read more: https://t.co/9HBeSkJD22

#ETolls #Gauteng #SouthAfrica #BreakingNews #Motorists #SafeTravelMag

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Jobseekers in George can now access FREE bus travel while searching for work.
The Western Cape Government has expanded its travel voucher programme to help unemployed residents attend interviews, training, and job opportunities.

Read more: https://t.co/pCyzC5R6XF

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FlySafair slashes its fuel surcharge by 40% from March 2026 peak, easing domestic airfare costs in South Africa. Jet fuel prices easing = real savings for travellers.

Read more: https://t.co/jg7N4Jej7g

#FlySafair #AviationNews #SouthAfrica #FlightPrices #TravelUpdate

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Petrol prices have hit record highs in South Africa, and with interest rates rising too, consumers are feeling the pressure from all sides.

Read more: https://t.co/mGkUeRiaWC

#PetrolPrices #FuelPriceIncrease #CostOfLiving #SouthAfrica #SafeTravelMag

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New SARS border rules are now in effect.

Foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa must now be declared through the Traveller Management System before reaching a port of entry.

🚘 Travelling soon?

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/Y77e0ViP3g

#SARS #BorderControl

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South Africa in winter is seriously underrated

Snow in the Drakensberg, hot springs in Bela-Bela, cozy stays in Clarens, and starry skies in Sutherland.

Top South African places to visit this winter: https://t.co/fnsCoSrUCu

#WinterTravel #SafeTravelMag #TravelTwitter #RoadTrip