Global NCAP & AA South Africa #SaferCarsforAfrica launch in Cape Town, with the first independent crash test assessment of some of South Africa’s most popular compact and small cars.
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South Africa: By the numbers
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Road Deaths ‘000
Total Fatalities
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South Africa has an estimated 832,431 crashes per year
South Africa: By the numbers
Road Accident Fund (2016)
The Big Picture
• 202,100 - new claims received
• R188 billion - claim liability
• R29.8 billion - claims paid
The People
• R15,264 – Average funeral costs paid out
• R645,832 - Average loss of earning paid out
• R368,164 – Average loss of support paid out
• R385,673 – Average general damages
Cost to the economy is R142 billion (3.5% of GDP)
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But: What does the Public Want?
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3,19%
8,95% 0,00%
87,86%
Would having a safety rating on every vehicle sold in SA help you decide on which
vehicle to buy?
Don't care No Other (please specify) Yes
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But: What does the Public Want?
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1,50%
4,33%
0,96%
93,21%
Do you think there should be a minimum standard of safety equipment (such as ABS / ESC /
airbags) installed on all new vehicles on sale in South Africa?
Don't care No Other (please specify) Yes
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But: What does the Public Want?
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2,22%
3,97%
0,00%
93,81%
Should it be compulsory for vehicle safety ratings to be displayed at the point of sale, if
yes, should specifications be listed(Such as they do for fuel consumption and
emissions)?
Don't care No Other (please specify) Yes
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But: What does the Public Want?
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48%
28%
7%
17%
Will crash test results influence your next vehicle purchase?
Yes, safety is critical
Depends on vehicle price
Price is more important than safety
No, doesn't matter to me
Source: News24.com 08 November 2017