AUTOFORUM

Festive season road safety gains welcomed, but vehicle fitness remains a critical blind spot

Jan, 21 2026, 08:21

Of particular concern is the data showing that small motor vehicles accounted for approximately 55% of all crashes during the festive season.

South Africa strengthens global ties at CITA International Conference 2025

Jun, 26 2025, 12:57

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) of South Africa, reaffirmed its leadership and commitment to international standards in road safety and environmental protection with active participation in the CITA International Conference

VTA offers free vehicle safety checks ahead of Easter travel

Apr, 14 2025, 21:55

the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), is once again running its annual Free Safety Campaign from 11 April to 17 April 2025.

VTA supports call for stricter roadworthy testing measures

Apr, 08 2025, 14:21

The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), strongly supports the need for stricter oversight and enforcement in the country’s roadworthy certification process.

More disclosure across the entire value chain

Jul, 24 2024, 23:26

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) applaud the proactive stance being taken by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to protect consumer rights.

VTA offers motorists free motor vehicle safety checks before Easter

Apr, 05 2024, 00:44

In a proactive initiative to help make our roads safer over Easter, the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), is offering motorists free safety checks between the 25 March – 28 March 2024

Have your brakes checked for free

Oct, 24 2023, 13:47

The Vehicle Testing Association, will be launching a free brake test campaign in support of all efforts to further advance road safety in our country.

VTA offers motorists free motor vehicle safety checks before Easter

Mar, 28 2023, 13:07

In a proactive initiative to help make our roads safer over Easter, the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), is offering motorists free safety checks between the 3 April – 6 April 2023.

VTA offers free safety campaign for festive season

Nov, 30 2022, 11:52

the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is offering motorists free safety checks between 28 November 2022 to 9 December 2022.

Vehicle testing stations to open 1 June

May, 28 2020, 15:09

Good news for motorists is that the Minister of Transport has indicated that, subject to adherance to the necessary hygiene and sanitation requirements, testing stations will be open for business from 1 June.