Official source
Source domain: transport.gov.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
This is a Department of Transport circular (Reference T118) dated 4 March 2026 that amends the “Tariffs for the Use of Motor Transport” for March 2026. It issues Amendment No 3 of 2026 to the Annexure of Transport Circular No 1 of 1977 and amends Annexure B relating to the new Subsidized Motor Scheme (Subsidized Scheme A and C). Due to fuel price fluctuations on 4 March 2026, tariffs are amended effective from 1 March 2026, with vehicle categories based on manufacturers’ specifications. The document provides updated per-kilometre tariff amounts for multiple vehicle categories (private, Sub Scheme A, and Sub Scheme C) across petrol and diesel engine ranges, and notes that Sub Scheme A is fuel-inclusive while Sub Scheme C is maintenance-inclusive to be added to Scheme A for reimbursement.
Facts
Reference
T118
Key Takeaways
- Department of Transport circular reference: T118
- Date of circular: 4 March 2026
- Effective date of amended tariffs: from 1 March 2026
- Amendment No 3 of 2026 to Annexure of Transport Circular No 1 of 1977
- Amendment to Annexure B for new Subsidized Motor Scheme (Subsidized Scheme A and C)
- Fuel price fluctuation trigger: 4 March 2026
- Vehicle categorization basis: vehicle manufacturers’ categorization
- Private rates include fuel, maintenance, capital, insurance and depreciation
- Subsidized Scheme A rates include fuel only (government contributes to capital, insurance and maintenance)
- Subsidized Scheme C rates include maintenance only; add to Scheme A to determine reimbursement in cents per kilometre
- Tariff tables for March 2026 by category (A, B, C, D, F) and fuel type (petrol/diesel)
- Department of Transport (South Africa)
- Andries Schoeman
- Thobelo Mhlope
- Director-General: Transport (signatory role)
- Transport Circular No 1 of 1977
Dates
Closing Date
1 March 2026