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How to tow caravans or trailers safely - The Citizen

08.12.2025 08:00 1 min 1 source
Heidelberg Nigel Heraut ENG
How to tow caravans or trailers safely - The Citizen
Original source: Heidelberg Nigel Heraut

The Motor Industry Workshop Association (Miwa) has issued safety advice for the upcoming South African festive season, when towing-related accidents typically increase. Key recommendations include pre-trip mechanical checks of trailers and caravans, adherence to legal weight limits and license requirements, and driving practices such as reduced speed and proper load balancing to prevent sway.

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How to tow caravans or trailers safely - The Citizen

08.12.2025 Heidelberg Nigel Heraut ENG Original source

🇿🇦 South Africa — fuel prices

Updated: 20.06.2026

Diesel

$1.69 /l

ZAR28.04 · €1.49/l

77 of 132

pricier than 58% of countries

Petrol

$1.70 /l

ZAR28.14 · €1.49/l

86 of 134

pricier than 63% of countries

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Best regions in the coming days

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Mpumalanga +23°·7 km/h
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