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South Africans are facing another shake-up with fuel prices changing from 3 June 2026, with petrol increasing by R1.43 per litre while diesel prices decrease by as much as R3.24 per litre. The latest adjustments announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) will affect millions of motorists, businesses and commuters across Gauteng.

Drivers travelling into or out of South Africa with foreign registered vehicles will soon face stricter border controls under new South African Revenue Service rules taking effect on 1 June 2026. SARS has confirmed that all foreign registered vehicles must now be declared through the SARS Traveller Management System before entering or leaving the country.

South African motorists are facing one of the steepest fuel-price periods in years, with inland 93-octane petrol now at R26.52…

Gautrain commuters will soon be able to book rides through a new app based e hailing platform called “Gau Express”…

Bolt South Africa has officially launched a new electric vehicle ride hailing category, with Johannesburg expected to become the next major rollout city after Cape Town. The move introduces fully electric cars into South Africa’s growing e hailing market as fuel prices, transport costs and electricity concerns continue affecting commuters across Gauteng.

Toyota South Africa Motors has renewed its call for vehicle owners to respond to the long-running Takata airbag recall, warning that thousands of affected cars on South African roads remain unrepaired. The issue affects drivers and passengers across Gauteng and nationally, with the company confirming that 39% of impacted vehicles have not yet undergone the necessary safety replacement. This matters now because defective airbags can deploy with excessive force, posing a risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.

South Africans planning to travel over the Easter weekend in 2026 are facing significantly higher domestic airfares, with prices rising across major routes due to increased demand. Travellers flying between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are already seeing price fluctuations depending on booking time and seat availability.

The Gauteng government has moved forward with a major expansion of the Gautrain rail network, with newly proposed routes now officially gazetted. The R120 billion project is expected to create more than 125,000 construction jobs over five years while extending rail access to areas such as Soweto, Mamelodi, Atteridgeville, Lanseria, and Springs.

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Gauteng’s air access connectivity has expanded significantly over the past year, with new domestic routes, strengthened African links, enhanced long-haul services, and upgraded airport technology reshaping how travellers enter and move through the province. Airlines including FlySafair, FlyGabon, and Qantas have introduced or expanded services linking Johannesburg and Lanseria to destinations across South Africa, Central Africa, and Australia.