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.

VTA condemns corruption in vehicle testing after tragic KZN scholar transport crash

Sep, 25 2025, 13:52

“The reality is there are many vehicles on our roads that are not roadworthy, and that is why we need government to act decisively in clamping down on vehicles that are clearly unfit for the road

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

Road fatalities still unacceptably high

Feb, 02 2023, 15:23

Despite the fact road crashes were 13,9% down on the comparative 2021 period, 1 451 people still tragically lost their lives

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.