Car Insurance Might Be Compulsory For SA Motorists

The South African government is looking into compulsory third-party insurance for motorists. The project is still in the early stages of development, however chief director of road transport regulation, John Motsatsing said that the various parties are “brainstorming” the idea.

At the moment about 65 to 70 percent out of the estimated 9.4-million motorists do not have third-party insurance for the vehicles.

Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele said that the government would need to find the best way to go about the project; this means take the financial status of owners and the current fuel levy into consideration before implementation.

Motor-insurance is currently too expensive to force it upon drivers.