Fixing South Africa’s Transport Crisis: A Call to Action from the AA 🚗🛤️

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South Africa’s roads are crumbling, public transport is unreliable, and fuel prices are skyrocketing—leaving millions struggling with mobility. In response, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has written an urgent appeal to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, calling for bold action in the national budget to address these challenges.

In this episode, Samm Marshall speaks with Eleanor Mavimbela, Public Affairs at the AA, about:
🔹 Why transport & mobility must be a top budget priority
🔹 The impact of poor roads, rising fuel costs & failing public transport
🔹 Proposed solutions to improve road safety & infrastructure
🔹 How South Africans can take action & demand change

Better roads. Safer transport. A stronger economy. Tune in to find out what needs to change! #FixOurRoads #TransportCrisis #AASouthAfrica #SaferMobility
15 Feb English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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