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Embark on the ultimate road trip adventure with Everything Counts! In this episode, motoring expert, Marius Roberts shares essential tips for planning your next South African road trip, featuring insights from Layton Beard, head of Public Affairs at the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), Johan Kriek, the founder of the Defender Trophy, a family friendly overlanding event for Land Rover Defender enthusiasts and Deon Venter, CEO of 4x4 Megaworld. Whether you're heading to the coast, exploring the Karoo, or venturing into the bush, this episode has everything you need to make your road trip unforgettable. Key moments: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Common road trip mistakes and the importance of planning 03:00 The joy of scenic routes and exploring off the beaten track 07:00 Essential car safety checks before hitting the road 10:00 Insights from the Automobile Association on driver behaviour 15:00 The magic of overlanding: Tips for beginners 20:00 Farm stays and hidden gems in the Karoo 30:00 Fellowship forged by fire: The camaraderie of road trips YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Get on the road with flexible vehicle finance from Investec Private Banking From your first set of wheels to a bigger family car. Your dream convertible, or an affordable hatchback. Whatever you're looking for, speak to your Private Banker about our flexible vehicle finance solutions at highly competitive rates. Listen to the full series · Read the full article · Vehicle Finance for you · Investec Focus Radio SA

John Maytham has often turned to Layton Beard for insights during his time as the Spokesperson and Head of Public affairs at The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA). Today, Layton joins John to speak about his resignation after making significant contributions, including fostering transparent communication with the media and stakeholders. He advocated for reviewing the fuel price formula, critiqued the Gautrain expansion, and championed road safety and safer vehicles in AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layton Beard, spokesperson for the Automobile Association of South Africa, discusses the country's alarming problem of drinking and driving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the UK, there are calls for a graduated driving licence to be introduced for new drivers under the age of 21, preventing them from carrying passengers of similar age for a period of six months after passing their test. John Maytham speaks to Layton Beard of the Automobile Association of South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Automobile Association (AA) has slammed the Gauteng provincial government for wanting to spend R120 billion on extending the Gautrain service. In this interview with BizNews, the AA's Layton Beard points out that billions of Rands of Gauteng taxpayer's money has already been paid to the operating company Bombela since 2012 through the Patronage Guarantee “due to the actual revenue and ridership being significantly below the minimum required total revenue projections”. The expansion plan was announced by Premier Panyaza Lesufi despite the MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile's recent warning that the province is on the brink of potential bankruptcy because of its commitments, among other things, to e-toll debt.

 Blurb: Stephen Grootes speaks to Layton Beard, Automobile Association spokesperson, and Isaah Mhlanga, Rand Merchant Bank's Chief Economist, about the feasibility and implications of Mantashe's proposal to cut petrol and diesel prices to R14 per litre.  In other interviews on this episode of The Money Show, John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income, NinetyOne Asset Management talks about the trade dispute between China and the EU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Layton Beard, Automobile Association spokesperson, and Isaah Mhlanga, Rand Merchant Bank's Chief Economist, about the feasibility and implications of Mantashe's proposal to cut petrol and diesel prices to R14 per litre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layton Beard, spokesperson for the Automobile Association comments on the announcement of the appointment of French technology company IDEMIA as the preferred bidder to supply new smart driving licence cards for South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert: Fuel price review announcement welcomed Guest: Layton Beard: AA Spokesperson

Despite an initial commitment to extend the validity period of drivers' licences in South Africa, it seems that the Department of Transport will be sticking to requiring drivers to renew their licences every five years, citing eye checks as a necessary part of the process. Lester Kiewit speaks to Layton Beard of the Automobile Association of South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson is joined on the line by Layton Beard of the Automobile Association, about what happens to an unrestrained child during a car crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layton Beard, spokesperson at Automobile Association and Charles De Wet, Tax Executive at ENSAfrica on the watered-down diesel issue and its implication.    In our signals feature, Bronwyn Williams, trend translator and future finance specialist at Flux trends discussed extreme longevity for human beings.       In personal finance, Warren Ingram, co-founder of Galileo Capital and personal financial advisor on whether your career determines how you work with your money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambos speaks to Layton Beard, Spokesperson at the AA about this week's petrol and diesel price cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to Layton Beard, spokesperson for the AA, about the hefty petrol and diesel price increase announced today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol prices for both 93 and 95 octane will at midnight increase by a massive R1,71c per litre, diesel by between R2,76c and R2,84c, while illuminating paraffin will increase by R3,70c per litre. The increase will be the highest fuel increase since July last year. Fuel retailers have also urged government to find alternative solutions to the ever increasing fuel prices. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Automobile Association spokesperson Layton Beard.

Layton Beard joins John to discuss the judgment handed down by The Constitutional Court against Outa in its challenge to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) and the Aarto Amendment Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Die Suid-Afrikaanse Sentrale Energiefonds verwag dat dieselpryse met tot 1 rand- en 28 sent per liter sal daal wanneer die verandering Woensdag 7 Desember in werking tree. Die AA se woordvoerder, Layton Beard, sê die sterker rand en internasionale oliepryse dra by tot die nuwe brandstofpryse. Beard sê die prys van petrol sal egter na verwagting met 55 sent per liter styg. Hy sê die afname in die lampolie-prys word verwelkom aangesien die armer gemeenskappe daarop staatmaak: TERUG: Die plaaslike brandstofprys sal ook binnekort deur die ministerie van myne en energie aangekondig word.

Motorists in Gauteng will be breathing a collective sigh of relief after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed "we are now ready to start a new life without e-tolls in Gauteng". This clarity comes in the wake of pronouncements made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his mid-term budget policy statement. Godongwana announced National Treasury will on board 70% of SANRAL's debt while the Gauteng provincial government will cover the remaining 30%. Godongwana said "...the costs of maintaining the 201 kilometres and associated interchanges of the roads and any additional investment in road will be funded through either the existing electronic toll infrastructure or new toll plazas, or any other revenue source within their area of responsibility." But any confusion over whether future funding models would include e-tolling has been put to bed by Lesufi. BizNews correspondent Michael Appel spoke to Automobile Association spokesperson Layton Beard in the wake of the announcement. Meanwhile, Wayne Duvenage from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse - OUTA - says this is the culmination of the biggest civil disobedience campaign in the country's democratic history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Layton Beard | Spokesperson at Automobile Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Layton Beard | Spokesperson at Automobile Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With petrol and diesel prices at record levels. Motorist are reportedly being fleeced  their hard earned cash through paying for litres they do not receive. South African Petroleum Retailers Association national director Vishal Premlall sent the Update@Noon team a voice note explain the organisation's stance on the claims. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Automobile Association (AA) spokesperson Layton Beard

Layton Beard – woordvoerder, Automobile Association

01.06.22 Pt 2 - We discover that Ndumiso is a jack of many trades as he tells us about the gardening skills he picked up during lockdown, and his boxing sessions. If there's one thing everyone is complaining about these days, it's the crazy price of petrol! Layton Beard, spokesperson for The Automobile Association of South Africa, joins the team to help us understand more about it.

South Africans have been hit with another fuel hike, as petrol prices reached a new high of over R24. The increase has however has been cushioned by government, as it extended the fuel levy reduction. Business Day TV discussed the impact this would have on consumers with Layton Beard from the Automobile Association.​

Layton Beard – woordvoerder, Automobile Association

Guest: Automobile Association spokesperson, Layton Beard, speaks to Mike about it's new 2022 Child Restraint System Study which has found that more driver compliance is needed to ensure proper child safety in cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Automobile Association (AA) has asked for a review of the blue light brigades as they say these convoys pose a threat to other drivers. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Layton Beard from the AA.

  Africa speaks to the Spokesperson at Automobile Association, Layton Beard on how to make your petrol last longer as petrol prices continue to rise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Automobile Association (AA) has welcomed the R1.50 reduction of the General Fuel Levy (GFL), but warns the temporary reprieve may only be holding back inevitable pain coming the way of consumers. As of midnight on Tuesday, the price of 93 octane increases by 28c/l, while there's a jump of 36c/l for 95 octane. April sees a mammoth increase in diesel of between R1.52/l and R1.69/l. AA spokesperson Layton Beard told BizNews the announcement by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to cut the GFL came as somewhat of a surprise but is certainly positive for consumers, at least for now. How exactly the government plans to mitigate record-high increases going into June remains the question.

Government's emergency intervention in the fuel price means that the upcoming hike will be comparatively muted with regards to petrol. South Africans citizens will be paying 30 cents more for petrol as opposed to nearly R2, but the diesel price will still be rising by that margin. Business Day TV spoke to Layton Beard, Spokesperson for the Automobile Association for more insight.

Layton Beard, spokesperson at Automobile Association calls on minister of transport Fikile Mbalula to extend the date to renew licenses. Lexi Monzeglio, chef, and co-owner of Lexi's Health Eatery on the restaurant being acquired by Famous Brands. Liz Senior, occupational therapist & founder at The Clamber Club is our shapeshifter for the week. Senior speaks on promoting learning in a playful way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layton Beard: How the petrol price will affect your holiday travel plans this year by Radio Islam

Layton Beard, spokesperson at Automobile Association responded to the government's suggestion to relieve consumers from the soaring prices of fuel by introducing things such as rationing the amount of petrol sold to motorists. Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer at Flysafair on claims they have increased their prices exorbitantly since Comair was grounded — and Miles van der Molen, CEO at CemAir on how they are dealing with an increased number of customers. In investment School, Prof Adrian Saville, Investment Specialist at Genera Capital on geography and politics as investment drivers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Automobile Association has called on government to review the current  Road Accident Fund levy in an attempt to ease the financial burden of consumers as fuel prices hit record highs. This comes after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced that it was considering a number of interventions to address the situation, including the possible introduction of fuel purchase limits. In a presentation to parliament on Tuesday, the department said high fuel prices are a global issue driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent rise in oil prices. It says increases of R2/litre should be expected over the coming period, with developing economies such as South Africa likely to see diminished economic growth. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Automobile Association Spokesperson,   Layton Beard.

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Miljoene motoriste regoor die streek durf dié feestyd die land se paaie aan na hul gunsteling-vakansiebestemmings. Motoriste word gevra om hul voertuie te na te gaan en te diens sodat dit in 'n uitstekende toestand is. 'n Woordvoerder van die Outomobiel-Assosiasie in Suid-Afrika, Layton Beard, sê dit is belangrik om sekere dele van 'n voertuig voor 'n rit na te gaan:

Layton Beard, spokesperson at Automobile Association of SA on their call for the fuel price audit as it says motorists overpaid for petrol after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy messed up the calculation of the new petrol price. Prof Adrian Puren, acting executive director at National Institute for Communicable Diseases gives an update on the effects of omicron variant. Then for Friday File, Christine Daron founder & creative director of African Jacquard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layton Beard, Automobile Association (AA) spokesperson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Automobile Association (AA) has called on the Gauteng Provincial Government to reject proposed route extensions to the Gautrain rapid rail network  For more on this, Tumisang Ndlovu speaks to AA spokesperson Layton Beard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After days of unrest, South Africans have been urged to stop panic buying fuel. Layton Beard of the Automobile Association of South Africa offers us his reaction, and we get a sense of the wider picture. Also in the programme, the Korean palm oil giant Korindo has been ejected from the world's leading green certification body, the Forest Stewardship Council, in the wake of a BBC investigation. We find out more from the BBC's Rebecca Henschke. On UN Young Skills Day, we speak to Dimitris Lampros and Rania Vlachou of Swim Me, who have created a smart swimming cap and goggles that enable blind people to be more aware of where they are in a pool. Plus, the BBC's Russell Padmore reports on the challenges faced by pubs in Ireland, which have had to remain closed throughout most of the coronavirus pandemic.

Layton Beard, the spokesperson for the Automobile Association chatted to Carol Ofori about the fuel situation in KZN at the moment. He advised that people make sure that they don't fuel up how much they want but how much they need. To be considerate of essential workers.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Layton Beard of the Automobile Association regarding the AARTO system as listeners are still in the dark what the new AARTO Amendment Act will entail.

Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse and Automobile Association spokesperson, Layton Beard

South Africa's road deaths, which average 14 000 every year and are among the highest in the world, have been described as a national crisis. Besides the staggering human death toll, the economic cost of fatal accidents is estimated at R200bn. This is why the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) was written – to change the ways of bad drivers. It's been partially trialled in Johannesburg and Tshwane for over a decade. Critics say it's more about making money than road safety, but AARTO is meant to improve road safety and adjudicate infringements under an administrative system to alleviate pressure on an overburdened court system. Still, the department is determined to go ahead with the implementation of AARTO On the 1st of July in two days' time. So what is going to happen come July 1st and how will this affect businesses and fleets? Michael Avery spoke to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse; and Automobile Association spokesperson, Layton Beard

There is good news for South African motorists as the retail price for all grades of petrol will decrease by 10 cents a litre from this Wednesday. However, diesel and paraffin will cost 20 cents more a liter. This is according to the latest data from the Department of Energy. For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Layton Beard from the Automobile Association of South Africa... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel prices in South Africa went down at midnight, which is a turnaround from last month's across-the-board price increase. Petrol will be cheaper by around 9 cents per litre, with diesel at 30 cents per litre drop, and illuminating paraffin down by 23 cents. Petrol prices in South Africa are higher than they've ever been before with the various levies and taxes imposed on every litre of fuel sold. For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Layton Beard from the Automobile Association of South Africa...

In this episode of Cargumentative Thomas Falkiner, Denis Droppa and Shaun Korsen are joined in the virtual studio by Automobile Association (AA) spokesperson, Layton Beard. The guys discuss road safety in South Africa and how the government needs to a adopt a more proactive approach to help reduce road deaths. They also touch on news and what they've been driving.

Traffic authorities in Limpopo say north and south-bound traffic is flowing normally on the secton of the N1 between the Kranskop toll gate and Polokwane. About one-thousand-600 vehicles had been recorded at the Kranskop Toll plaza by midday on Saturday. The department has also installed speed cameras and temporary barricades near Modimolle to help reduce accidents. Elvis Presslin spoke to AA Spokesperson, Layton Beard

Motorists have expressed mixed feelings about the latest price hike. Prices at the pumps have increased four times since the beginning of the year. The price of petrol and diesel will increase by around 26 cents a litre, paraffin by 22 cents a litre and LP-Gas by 37 cents a kilogramme. But most motorists say they are not willing to consider alternative modes of transport amid the fuel hikes. Tshepo Mongoai reports… LINK: Elvis Preslin spoke to Automobile Association spokesperson Layton Beard. and Economist Prof RaymOnd Parsons

Die Automobiel Assosiasie voorspel nog 'n petrolprys verhoging in Septemeber. Die AA voorspel 'n styging van 61 sent per litre petrol en 46 sent per litre vir diesel. Die Sentrale Energiefonds sal teen Vrydag die finale pryse bekend maak. Die woordvoerder van die AA, Layton Beard sê die stygings is nie noodwendig as gevolg van 'n swak rand nie

The Automobile Association (AA) have called for urgent intervention into the rising number of accidents which occur on South African roads. Figures released by the Road Traffic Management Corporation have shown that 14071 people have died in 2016 from road accidents, with more than a third of pedestrians accounting for the deaths. As a result, the AA have decided to launch a campaign as a way to curb the rising death tolls in pedestrians. The name of this campaign is Lets#SeeYou. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the AA, Layton Beard

Layton Beard, Automobile Association spokesperson, says he doesn't think changing the legislation will help much. In an effort to curb escalating numbers of road carnage, transport minister Dipuo Peters, says she's looking at changing legislation, to make drunk driving a schedule 5 offense as opposed to a schedule 3 it currently is.

The Automobile Association has predicted another roller-coaster year when it comes to the petrol price. The AA has highlighted the factors that contributed to price increases in 2016, warning that more hikes are on the cards this year. We spoke to Layton Beard, Spokesperson for the Automobile Association....