South Africa, 9th April 2025 – Road safety remains a critical concern in South Africa, with thousands of lives lost each year due to road accidents. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), road crashes claim over 12,500 lives annually, with children being among the most vulnerable passengers. To address this, Babies R Us has partnered […]
Motorists often breathe a sigh of relief when they have a spare tyre to get them back on the road after a puncture; however, the relief may be short-lived as the trustworthy spare in the boot could lead to other road risks. Dunlop Tyres SA’s leading technical tyre expert Keith Phelps says the compact ‘biscuit’
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As the festive season approaches, Budget Insurance is urging South African motorists to prioritise road safety and ensure they are fully prepared for the increased traffic and potential hazards on the roads. With many families travelling long distances to visit loved ones, the risk of accidents significantly increases during this time of year. To help
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According to Arrive Alive, car safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers. Since 2012, more than 11 500 children have been placed in car safety seats through the African Brain Child (ABC) Car Seats for Kids campaign. The Be Quick to Click Car Seat
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Babies R Us at Toys R Us has launched an in-store car safety event series to drive the importance of car seat safety, selection and installation, taking place at selected stores nationwide. The retailer has identified the need for parents to have a ‘hands-on’, practical car seat installation session, which has led to the collaboration
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As temperatures across South Africa continue to drop and the full onset of winter looms, the earlier sunsets and longer nights are creating prime conditions for a rise in criminal activities. Residents are urged to be vigilant, as the darkness and cold weather provide an ideal setting for criminals to target motorists in residential areas,
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Anyone who has fallen victim to remote jamming will know that sinking feeling when you open your boot and there’s nothing there – no laptop, no handbag, no gym shoes. You look around, dumbfounded. “My car was locked. How did this happen?” According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity Services Group head of marketing and communications, remote
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“Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the road,” says Werner Wernich, Supa Quick regional operations manager. “Reputable tyre manufacturers have enormous research & development budgets devoted to improving the tyre’s technology, from pioneering safer and more durable materials, to developing new designs that support better performance in different
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Winter is almost here, and already we are starting to see the sun coming up later and setting earlier. Coupled with longer hours of darkness, motorists also often have to deal with street lights not working and unpredictable loadshedding schedules. For motorists travelling to and from work, the combination can be treacherous. Making sure the
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Human error contributes to 8 out of every 10 road accidents in South Africa. Among these errors, distracted driving emerges as a leading cause, posing significant risks to drivers, passengers and other road users. Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance, says a leading cause of distracted driving is tending to the needs of
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