SAVRALA News

SAVRALA News

John Broadway departs for Perth

June 2008 John Broadway (previously managing director of ABSA Vehicle Management Solutions) has relocated with his family to Perth, Australia. In recognition of his sterling…

Leasing legalities

January 2008 On the legislation front, the AARTO saga continued during 2007. Inconsistent application of the law between municipalities remained a problem in terms of…

2007 and beyond – strengthening the relationship

Jan 2008 “At the macro level, the underlying business climate remains positive thanks to lively resources and infrastructure sectors. We would like to see government…

Traffic Fine Update

January 2008 Throughout 2007, the traffic fines project continued to demand significant resources, time and effort from the association and its members. Although progress may…

Don’t get caught out!

December 2007 As ‘the season’ approaches, SAVRALA would like to warn the South African public as well as tourists to the country against using the…

Car rental rates remain of concern to SAVRALA members

July 2007 SAVRALA reports that the car rental industry continues to show very positive growth with rental days growing at 12% and the number of…

2007 – Car rental industry takes up the challenges

March 2007 Media coverage of the country’s shocking crime statistics – locally and internationally – is extensive. Crime at one level or other has taken…

A SAVRALA perspective on traffic fines and roadside arrests

AUTONEWS: March 2006 Due to the growing problem and resultant publicity relating to the “arresting” or “detaining” of people for outstanding traffic fines – with…

30 years of car rental in South Africa

Jan 2006 South Africa’s car rental industry has undergone significant changes over the past 30 years with the past decade seeing the most dynamic changes…

Legislation and ‘bush’ vehicles – fair game or not?

January 2006 When the authorities began enforcing some long standing rules on the game viewing vehicle some years ago, it prompted Land Rover to take…