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Watch VideoSouth Africa's reckless driving culture: What is fuelling the lawlessness?

Criminology Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout explains why South Africans routinely ignore road rules, from the normalisation of traffic violations to corruption and inadequate law enforcement. What will it take to change this lethal culture of lawlessness on our roads?

Motoring Opinion
Willem van de Putte|Published

AA weighs in on vehicle modifications, roadworthy tests and corruption

Explore the implications of car modifications in South Africa, including safety concerns, legal considerations and the need for regular roadworthiness inspections

Motoring Industry News
Willem van de Putte|Published

Pimp my ride Mzansi style: Only in South Africa

South Africa ranks globally as a top consumer of performance vehicles, but with modification culture on the rise, what modifications are actually legal? We explore the legislation, categories of modifications, and the current state of roadworthy testing in SA.

Motoring Industry News
Willem van de Putte|Published