Blue Sky Publications has acquired the popular expat title SAPeople. Adding to the four titles the multinational publisher already produces – including the second largest online news website in South Africa, The South African – the move forms part of Blue Sky’s ambitions to reach a wider audience across Africa through different acquisition and collaboration opportunities. SAPeople was founded in […]

It’s good news for used-car buyer and bad news for dodgy car dealers in South Africa. A recent ruling in the Gauteng Regional Court has bolstered the rights of consumers, reports Business Tech. The court ruling penalised a dodgy car dealer for selling a vehicle without disclosing its crash-damaged history to the buyer. FAQ: Can I write my […]

If you are a self-employed person who pays for and runs a vehicle to earn money, we have good news. There are ways to help reduce your annual tax contribution through your car. No one scenario is the same, of course, but let’s say you’ve bought and are paying off your car. You pay annual license fees, […]

Twitter CEO Elon Musk and Rowan Atkinson, famous for his role as ‘Mr Bean’, have more in common than you might expect: Both crashed a McLaren F1. Atkinson bought a McLaren F1, once the world’s fastest car, in 1997 and in an interview with GQ in 2022 duly said it was the favourite whip he owned. ALSO […]

Veteran rugby commentator Hugh Bladen is healthy and in good spirits after suffering two strokes back in October 2021. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The 78-year-old legend recently moved to Cape Town with his wife to stay with his daughter after his health scare. According to The South African’s Mubeen Mohamed, in a recent interview […]

With South Africa facing a lengthy driver’s license backlog, are you still insured if your license has expired? In light of yet another breakdown of South Africa’s driver’s license printing machine, and the 350 000-applicant backlog confirmed by the Department of Transport (DOT), are you still insured if your driver’s license has expired? ARE YOU INSURED IF […]

If you were to renew your driver’s license today, you’d have 350 000 people ahead of you waiting in the queue. In the wake of two week’s routine maintenance back in April this year, and yet another breakdown of the country’s only card printing machine, the Department of Transport (DOT) has publicised that there is […]

Despite our social and economic challenges locally, South Africa ranks impressively in worldwide car manufacturing. Car manufacturing worldwide is going through unprecedented change with the shift from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs). According to Motor1, roughly 90 million new cars are built and sold each year in 195 countries around the world. ALSO […]

A new study on car affordability has found that South Africa ranks worst when comparing the ratio of car prices to average disposable income in the country. According to the study conducted by Compare the Market Australia, and reported on by BusinessLive. South Africa ranks worse than Columbia, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. CAR […]

There are plenty of fuel-saving myths doing the rounds on the internet. And with fuel prices at record levels, you can always do that bit extra to save money on fuel each month. ALSO READ: Here’s how badly SA ranks in car affordability Here we’re going to debunk a few of the crazy fuel hacks that are circling the […]

Already in its infancy, a venture by Vodacom, WiTaxi and Netstar aims to bring free Wi-Fi to all taxis in SA. Free Wi-Fi in taxis is not such an outlandish concept when you think about it. In Europe, public transport with free Wi-Fi is commonplace. In South Africa, more than 70% of all South Africans […]

Spotted yesterday in Palo Alto, California, a Tesla Cybertruck prototype was seen for the first time driving out in the wild wearing camouflage. When we say in the wild, in California, that means visiting a In-N-Out Burger drive thru. A visit which is apparently “a tradition”, according to a tweet by the South-African born billionaire. Videos […]

FAQS: CHANGE OWNERSHIP OF A VEHICLE As much as we’d like it to be, buying or selling a vehicle isn’t as simple as a handshake and an exchange of money. The paperwork needs to be order or you could face some unpleasant surprises a few months down the line. First things first, there’s a strict […]

Looking for some good movies to stream this June? Showmax has got you covered with a fantastic lineup of films that will keep you entertained. From suspenseful mysteries to epic adventures, here are the top movies you shouldn’t miss on the streaming service this month. NOPE | STREAM FROM THURSDAY, 22 JUNE  From the brilliant mind of […]

Here’s why the true cost of car ownership is 50% more than it was two years ago. Following on from our story on recent vehicle repayment increases due to inflation we thought we’d look a little deeper at the true cost of car ownership. A 475 basis-point increase since November 2021 has pushed the prime lending […]

With tax season just around the corner, we’ve answered some FAQs to help with your 2023 SARS tax return. FAQ 2023 SARS TAX RETURN Yes, it’s almost that time of year again: SARS tax return filing for individuals. The 2023 start date is 7 July 2023, running to November 2023. As it is every year, […]

Consumers are paying 11% more for their monthly car repayments. But the total interest cost is significantly higher than that. In a little more than 18 months, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked interest rates by 475 basis points. Since November 2021, 10 increases have pushed the prime lending rate from 7% to it’s current 11.75%. […]

Government recently reduced its vehicle license renewal fees. Since we reported on the story, our WhatsApp line has been inundated with other vehicle license renewal questions. Below are some helpful tips on vehicle license renewal fees. VEHICLE LICENSE RENEWAL Vehicle license renewal must take place every year or you’re liable for a late licensing penalty fee. In the […]