By 2027-06-30, all new vehicles sold in South Africa will be required to have at least four airbags including rear-occupant protection, electronic stability control, and stronger side-impact protection.

[Business]Check by 30 Jun 2027

By 2027-06-30, all new vehicles sold in South Africa will be required to have at least four airbags including rear-occupant protection, electronic stability control, and stronger side-impact protection.

“That means, realistically, that by June next year, all vehicles sold in South Africa, new cars, yeah, must be fitted with at least four airbags, two of which cover the rear occupants as well. Electronic stability control, steel thick enough to protect you from a side impact.”

Bobby Ramagueda · Power FM · POWER Drive · 24 Aug 2026

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