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Drive Smart, Stay Safe: CTU Insurance highlights the human factor this Transport Month

Every day, South Africa’s roads are shared by cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles, each with their own size, speed, and stopping limits. Yet, many accidents occur when the unique dynamics of larger vehicles are misunderstood. This Transport Month, Clarendon Transport Underwriting Managers (CTU) is reminding everyone that road safety isn’t only about signs and speed limits, it’s a shared responsibility that starts with people.

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SAMBRA raises concerns over “cash in lieu” trend for vehicle repairs

As economic pressures tighten, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has noted a growing trend among vehicle owners choosing to accept upfront cash settlements from their insurers rather than paying the required excess and using an accredited repairer.

Buying an electric vehicle? Here’s what you need to know about EV insurance

While South Africa’s electric vehicle market (EV) is still in its infancy, the sector has been in the spotlight recently with Eskom’s release of EVs into their fleet as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) between the state utility and Chinese EV maker BYD, all last month.