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With the traditional festive-season rush almost underway, South Africa’s roads will once again experience sharply rising traffic volumes. Authorities are preparing for this busy holiday periods with long-distance travel, family trips, and coastal getaways all contributing to heightened congestion and increased risk.
Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is urging motorists to take extra care – particularly those towing trailers, boats or caravans. “Incorrect towing is a major contributor to serious accidents every December. A few simple checks and responsible behaviour can prevent unnecessary tragedies,” he says.
Pre-trip preparation
Ranft stresses the need to service and inspect any trailer, boat or caravan before departure. “These units often stand for months without being used. Before you hit the road, have a qualified repairer check the brakes (if…
