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Saturday, 3 October 2026
The morning combined serious warnings on fuel costs, gender-based violence and connected-car security with practical motoring advice and South Africa’s growing electric-vehicle market.
- 17:00
Economists forecast petrol rising by about R3 a litre from Wednesday, with diesel exceeding R33 a litre; the department will confirm official prices on Monday.
- 10:11
Drive for Her will hold a 10 October motorcade from Titan Cargo in Airport Industria, pairing women’s self-defence training with men’s solidarity and fundraising for the Saartjie Baartman Centre.
- 10:37
A cybersecurity specialist said the BYD Shark 6 vulnerability that enabled remote control was patched, but urged connected-car buyers to ask about data access, storage and deletion.
- 10:26
The EV and HEV Car Show returns on 17 October at Green School South Africa, with free entry, 11 manufacturers signed up and vehicles spanning roughly R300,000 to R2 million.
- 10:38
A cybersecurity expert warned that connected cars can expose microphones, cameras, location data and personal information, advising owners to keep vehicle software updated and reset systems when selling.