Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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Updated 6 June 2026
€1.47
↑27% vs. region avg.
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
2,234 ZAR
€117 · $135
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
279.22 ZAR
€14.68 · $16.94
€0.05 per 1 ZAR · updated weekly
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We don't collect per-country electricity tariffs — enter your own price. Reference: AC home ~0.15–0.30 €/kWh, public DC fast charger 0.40–0.70 €/kWh.
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Cape Town → Johannesburg
1,400 km · ~€205 · ~4 days
🇿🇦 South Africa 1400 km
Johannesburg → Mbombela
350 km · ~€51 · ~1 day
🇿🇦 South Africa 350 km
Durban → Kimberley
795 km · ~€117 · ~2 days
🇿🇦 South Africa 795 km
Stellenbosch → Gqeberha
725 km · ~€106 · ~2 days
🇿🇦 South Africa 725 km
Current fuel prices in South Africa: diesel 27.92 ZAR (€1.47 · $1.69) per liter, gasoline 28.02 ZAR (€1.47 · $1.70) per liter.
The local gasoline grade is Unleaded 95 · RON 95.
South Africa ranks #11 out of 18 countries in Africa by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through South Africa.
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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
South Africa uses the Basic Fuel Price and officially publishes monthly pump prices with taxes and zonal differentials. This is a formula-based `regulated` regime.
Taxes and levies
General Fuel Levy; Road Accident Fund levy; Carbon Fuel Levy; VAT 15%; slate levy; for diesel also Illuminating Paraffin Tracer Dye levy. From 1 April 2026, Fuel Levy raised to 429.0 c/L for petrol and 416.0 c/L for diesel, RAF levy to 225.0 c/L, Carbon levy increased by 5 c/L and 6 c/L respectively; simultaneously a temporary General Fuel Levy reduction of R3.00/L was in effect from 1 April to 5 May 2026.
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No direct subsidies.
LPG/Autogas
Limited
Bank cards
Accepted everywhere
Price spread
Moderate
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Importer + Refiner
Station networks
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
Cargopedia.net · cargopedia.net
Fuels Industry Association of South Africa · fuelsindustry.org.za
BusinessTech South Africa · businesstech.co.za
AA South Africa · aa.co.za
DMRE South Africa (Dept. of Mineral Resources & Energy) · energy.gov.za/petroleum-pipelines
FuelDirectory South Africa · fueldirectory.co.za/fuel-price.php
License CC BY 4.0 — free use, distribution and adaptation with attribution to OpenVan.camp. Fuel data updated: 6 June 2026.
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Limpopo 89South African company Bushwakka has introduced the Kamelback 4, an expedition camper based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series. The pickup's rear section is replaced with a marine-grade aluminum living module designed for four people. It includes a kitchen with a gas stove and space for a 90-liter fridge, a hot water system, and an optional shower cabin. The module costs approximately $33,300 excluding the base vehicle.
South African company Bushwakka has unveiled the Kamelback 4 module for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series. The aluminum living unit replaces the rear body and sleeps four. The conversion costs around $33,000, excluding the base vehicle.
The article examines the historical role of caravan parks in shaping South Africa's domestic tourism during the 20th century. Destinations such as Warmbaths (now Bela-Bela), Hartenbos, Margate, Velddrif, Gariep Dam, and Hibberdene became hubs for family holidays. While changing travel preferences have reduced their peak popularity, many parks have adapted by offering modern amenities and glamping options, retaining appeal for affordable nature-based getaways.
Members of the Hell Razors Bikers Club conducted a charity outreach at Sonop Caravan Park in South Africa on May 17. They delivered essential supplies including food parcels, blankets, sanitary packs, sweets, and baby nappies. The initiative was led by Ryan Demoser, who organized the event over several months. Club president Terence Holder noted that similar outreach has been held annually since 1993, supporting various charities in Ekurhuleni.
A family from Cape Town, South Africa — Addi, Judy, and their son TJ Logan — have moved into a fully equipped recreational vehicle for permanent residence. They plan to travel across the country, using the RV as their primary home. The decision is driven by a desire to change their lifestyle and reduce housing costs.
A storm yesterday severely affected approximately 140 of the 200 residents at Hardekraaltjie Caravan Park in Cape Town. Families with young children urgently need food, tents, warm clothing, and hygiene supplies. The Boston Community Kitchen NPC is providing meals, but demand exceeds volunteer capacity. Donations can be dropped at the park office.
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