Growthpoint to build R578m logistics park in Cape Town’s Montague Gardens

Growthpoint Properties is expanding its Western Cape logistics and industrial property portfolio with the development of the Indlovu Logistics Park on the site of the former PPC facility in Cape... 

New-vehicle market keeps on growing, but exports in the doldrums

February new-vehicle sales, at 53 455 units, were up 11.4% compared with the same month last year, in the market’s best performance for a February since 2013. naamsa | The Automotive Business... 

International passengers up 9% at Cape Town airport, local passengers up 6%

The Cape Town International Airport in January handled more than 367 000 two-way passengers at its international terminal, marking a 9% year-on-year increase. The airport’s domestic terminal... 

With demand 98% covered, Eskom weighs targeted pricing models – Marokane

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama project to ‘touch the reef’ in 2027

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama platinum group metal (PGM) project has moved from paper to a venture that is looming large on the horizon, says MD Johan Odendaal. The Bengwenyama project is 70%... 

Everlectric expands its electric fleet to larger vehicles with higher payloads

Fleet solutions company Everlectric will this year expand its commercial electric vehicle (EV) range by introducing larger vehicles in the form of urban distribution trucks and upsized panel vans.... 

New solution developed to stop utility strikes on construction sites

UK group Xwatch Safety Solutions and Israeli company RodRadar have developed what they describe as the earthmoving equipment industry’s first safety-grade solution for preventing underground... 

Motus ups profit by 8%; VW, Nissan brands under pressure

The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and... 

High ad valorem tax on new vehicles ‘highly problematic and anti-developmental’ – Barnes

The government is the biggest beneficiary of the South Africa auto industry, says manufacturing and industrialisation expert Justin Barnes. The average tax on an average vehicle sold in South... 

Netstar takes its technology to the golfing world in new Sunshine Tour deal

Vehicle tracking group Netstar and the Sunshine Tour will work together to create tools that can support golf player development, through the application of telematics and the analytical... 

Eastern Cape unemployment crisis demands urgent action – NMB business chamber

The Eastern Cape is facing a full-blown employment emergency, says the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) business chamber. This come as the country’s newest jobs data confirms that the province’s employment... 

Toyota SA guns for new sales record this year

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) will chase a new record of 153 178 unit-sales this year, says senior sales and marketing VP Leon Theron. He says TSAM’s highest sales ever were 152 000 units in... 

New EU drivetrain guidelines require policy response – The Electric Mission

Europe’s recent softening of its zero-emission vehicle policy should not be viewed as offering a lifeline to the South African automotive industry, warns The Electric Mission executive director... 

Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation – Anglo’s Wanblad

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held earlier this month,... 

Cape Town, UCT to roll out research programme ahead of electric bus deployment

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 

Major step forward as African Union signs off on ‘Made-in-Africa’ auto trade rules – AAAM

This month’s 39th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads of state and government has signed off on the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African... 

Transnet is working to solve challenges as it transitions to next phase – Phillips

The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet... 

January new-vehicle sales up 7.5% year-on-year as momentum carries over from 2025

Total new-vehicle sales in January, at 50 073 units, increased by 3 479 units, or 7.5%, compared with January last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The industry body says the... 

Despite poor Q4, air, rail and sea freight subsectors on the mend as road freight loses ground – Ctrack index shows

After gains in seven of the nine months to September last year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) lost momentum in the fourth quarter (Q4), ending the year at an index level of... 

SA mobility guild announces 2026 Car of The Year finalists

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. The competition is 40 years old this year, with... 

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama project to ‘touch the reef’ in 2027

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama platinum group metal (PGM) project has moved from paper to a venture that is looming large on the horizon, says MD Johan Odendaal. The Bengwenyama project is 70%... 

With demand 98% covered, Eskom can now turn its focus to pricing models – Marokane

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 

Iron-ore exporters’ ‘north star’ would be corridor rehabilitation, integrated rail-port concession

When weighing the future of the iron-ore export corridor from the Northern Cape to the Port of Saldanha, the Ore Users Forum (OUF) has a clear understanding of its “north star”, says Kumba Iron Ore... 

Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation, Teck merger good for SA – Wanblad

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Tow this... 

Namibia signs Luanda Accord; GJEPC, DMCC to become Natural Diamond Council members

Namibia has become the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are set to become... 

AFC argues for stronger regional planning in Africa as it launches strategic minerals compendium

Africa hosts an estimated $29.5-trillion in mine-site mineral value – the value of mineral resources at the point of extraction – representing about 20% of global mineral wealth. Of this total,... 

Abland Property Developers breaks ground on Century City office development

Abland Property Developers has started construction on Canal Plaza, a new office development in Cape Town’s Century City, in partnership with Gutsche Investment (GIMCO), the Moolman Group and Blue... 

City Lodge rolls out electric vehicle chargers at eight of its hotels

City Lodge Hotels has rolled out Chargify electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at eight of its properties. The Gauteng hotels with charging points are Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City; Courtyard... 

Metair unveils aftermarket parts and retail division

JSE-listed automotive group Metair has finalised the formation of its new aftermarket parts and retail division, in line with the group’s strategy of diversification through the establishment of... 

Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 

Shoprite Group powers up its 100th solar installation, seeks more wheeling partners

Retail giant the Shoprite Group has powered up its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, more than ten years after launching its first solar project in 2015.  The landmark installation was at... 

As SA’s auto makers struggle, there is ‘no choice’ but to hike tariffs on vehicle imports

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. At the end of January,... 

Growthpoint breaks ground on R270m Paarl Mall redevelopment

Growthpoint Properties has kicked off a R270-million project to redevelop Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape. The project will bring the centre’s gross lettable area to 44 474 m2, while also... 

Charge aims for mid-year completion of N3 EV charging stations

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) says it is on schedule to complete construction work on its two newest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by June. The company believes the two additions –... 

Cape Town, UCT to roll out research project ahead of electric bus deployment

The City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to roll out a research project to test and better understand how electric buses... 

Despite poor Q4, air, rail and sea freight on the mend as road freight loses ground – Ctrack index

After gains in seven of the nine months to September last year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) lost momentum in the fourth quarter (Q4), ending the year at an index level of... 

WeBuyCars adds two new supermarkets to its national network

WeBuyCars has added two new vehicle supermarkets to its network as the group targets expanded sales. The JSE-listed vehicle retailer currently moves between 15 000 and 16 000 cars a month. The... 

January new-vehicle sales up by 7.5%; naamsa warns of increased protectionism in export markets

Total new-vehicle sales in January, at 50 073 units, increased by 3 479 units, or 7.5%, compared with January last year, reports naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The industry body says the... 

On-the-roll Chery to expand South African range with iCAUR, Lepas launches

Chinese car maker Chery will add two new brands to its South African portfolio this year – the electric iCAUR range and the Lepas sports-utility vehicle (SUV) line-up. This will take the group’s... 

South African nitrogen fixation fertiliser manufacturer eyes the global stage

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life...