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Assembly plant volume cuts happening all too often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
Assembly plant volume cuts happening more often, says Naacam as Merc suspends production
1st July 2025 By: Irma Venter

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


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SA manufacturers mull ways to navigate fast-changing global trade environment
16th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 


Panellists highlight challenges, opportunities in localising manufacturing
Panellists highlight challenges, opportunities in localising manufacturing
4th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Import tariffs announced and, in some instances implemented, by US President Donald Trump have contributed to significant changes to global trade and pose significant challenges for the South... 


Auto component tariff impact to be felt in US ahead of South Africa – Naacam
2nd May 2025 By: Irma Venter

The immediate impact of a raft of new import tariffs on direct component exports from South Africa to the US is most likely to be felt there first, rather than here, says National Association of... 


A group of expert speakers unpack the inputs, support and incentives required to grow a competitive manufacturing sector in South Africa in a Creamer Media Webinars-hosted event.
Panellists highlight challenges, opportunities in localising manufacturing
24th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Import tariffs announced and, in some instances implemented, by US President Donald Trump have contributed to significant changes to global trade and pose significant challenges for the South... 


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Beware dumping as Trump builds tariff wall; tariff impact to be felt in the US first – Naacam
15th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

The immediate impact of a raft of new import tariffs on direct component exports from South Africa to the US is most likely to be felt there first, rather than here, says National Association of... 


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Association highlights stagnation of localisation levels
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Faced with many domestic and global obstacles over the past five years, the automotive sector is tracking behind the growth targets it set out to achieve when South Africa’s Automotive Industry... 


TASEZ and NAACAM Sign Landmark Agreement to Boost Automotive Industry Growth and Skills Development
TASEZ and NAACAM Sign Landmark Agreement to Boost Automotive Industry Growth and Skills Development
11th March 2025

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) and the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to drive... 


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Opinion: AMSA closure – where to for automotive manufacturing in South Africa?
16th January 2025

In this article, National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) CEO Renai Moothilal writes that ArcelorMittal South Africa's (AMSA's) decision to halt long steel... 


From left: Wekaba Engineering business development manager Neil Sewnarain; NAACAM national executive committee member Goodrich Kowane; Wekaba Engineering MD Gunter Haacke; Wekaba Engineering Shareholder (SAIG) Sandile Buthelezi; Wekaba Engineering Shareholder (SAIG) Robert Spoon; SAIG CFO Christiaan Schoeman
Wekaba launches R25m automotive manufacturing plant
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Medium- to high-volume computerized numerical control (CNC) machined automation components manufacturer Wekaba officially launched its R25-million automotive manufacturing plant in Alberton,... 


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Localisation key to unlocking potential
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to catalyse the localisation of the automotive component manufacturing sector are critical to economic development, says financial services company Nedbank Commercial Banking manufacturing... 


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Push to increase component volumes gains impetus – NAACAM
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) says the local production of automotive components must increase to foster sustainable economic growth. While the... 


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Increased local content, skills transfer attainable targets
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Nedbank Manufacturing Roundtable, held on July 11, in Johannesburg, has highlighted the imperative of greater localisation opportunities and the need to facilitate comprehensive skills transfer... 


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What auto industry wants from government to keep the wheels turning
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 


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Partnership enables local manufacture of vehicle sealing, acoustic solutions
8th December 2023

Chemicals and consumer goods company Henkel South Africa is partnering with Hammanskraal-based rubber and plastics manufacturer Hudson Rubber, in Gauteng, to locally fabricate Henkel’s vehicle... 


Automotive manufacturers must drive home importance of AGOA to the economy
Automotive manufacturers must drive home importance of AGOA to the economy
19th October 2023

Despite a weaker currency, pessimism over rising fuel costs and ongoing economic challenges, South Africa (SA)’s automotive manufacturing sector is primed for more growth under the African Growth... 


SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
4th October 2023

Automotive industry body the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) hosted a launch event for its tyre safety programme on September 1 in Pretoria.  


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Energy transition creating waves in local automotive sector
29th September 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With the global energy transition sparking a need for participants in the South African automotive industry to reconsider business models to ensure sustainability, advisory firm KPMG is assisting... 


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NAACAM Show hits top gear
29th September 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With this year’s National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturer (NAACAM) Show, driven by the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA) and held on August 30 and 31, having... 


SA component makers aim to invest R4.8bn
22nd September 2023 By: Irma Venter

The South Africa component industry will invest R4.8-billion in the South African economy up to the end of next year, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers... 


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NAACAM, IFC launch localisation platform
4th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has launched and demonstrated the Localisation... 


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SA component industry pledges R4.8bn in investments
4th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

The South Africa component industry will invest R4.8-billion in the South African economy up to the end of next year, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers... 


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SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
1st September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) hosted a launch event for its tyre safety programme on September 1, in Pretoria. The event involved the SATMC inviting... 


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NEV disruption holds opportunities for OEMs, component manufacturers
30th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The world is at the beginning of the biggest disruption to the automotive industry in 100 years with the transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs), and in turn a considerable upheaval to the supply... 


Component Factories of the Future theme for NAACAM Show 2023 Conference
1st August 2023

Automotive sector visionaries and industry leaders will spearhead discussions shaping the future of South Africa’s automotive component manufacturing sector at the NAACAM Show 2023 conference and... 


TEDA: Unlocking and Driving Tshwane's Automotive Industry Growth and Investment
24th July 2023

Tshwane, South Africa’s capital city is rapidly emerging as a hub for the country's automotive industry. With its strategic location in the economic heartland of the country, Tshwane boasts a... 


SA’s manufacturing sector and the golden opportunities for SMEs
18th July 2023

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is one of several areas of interest, identified in the National Development Plan (NDP) as an industry poised for job creation and GDP growth. Despite several... 


The manufacturing sector pays a high price for persistently high levels of load shedding
7th March 2023

By Dennis Phillips, National Sales Manager at PFERD-South Africa South Africa’s manufacturing sector, which contributes around 14% to GDP, is still struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels... 


NAACAM Holds Black Supplier Day, AGM and Annual Dinner with Keynote Speaker Springbok Schalk Brits
6th December 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) held their 40th annual general meeting on 4 December at the BMW SA Training Academy in Rosslyn.  The event was... 


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Both Toyota and Isuzu have undertaken the responsibility of developing an beleaguered  local manufacturer
Manufacturers join forces for sector development
6th December 2019

In the spirit of Kyodo, automotive manufacturers Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) have joined forces to create a black supplier development programme for... 


Naacam supports trade and investment initiative with Nigeria
7th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) says it supports the recent trade and investment initiatives discussed between South Africa and Nigeria as part of... 


Motor retail, components sector wage negotiations still deadlocked
10th September 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) on Tuesday voiced its “disappointment” after a meeting with employers in the motor retail and components sector failed to break a deadlock... 


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Local manufacturing opportunities lie in deeper localisation – Naacam
21st August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers commercial director Shivani Singh believes South Africa’s automotive manufacturing growth opportunities lie in deeper... 


A little less conversation, more action please!
15th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In his State of the Nation Address last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of focusing on the National Development Plan, and taking ACTION to ensure its success as a... 


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Tax increases likely to shrink market, says auto industry bodies
23rd February 2018 By: Irma Venter

The substantial increase in ad valorem vehicle excise duty rates announced in the National Budget this week – with the maximum duty for motor vehicles rising from 25% to 30% – together with the... 


Hudson Rubber (Pty) Ltd
23rd May 2017

Hudson Rubber (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1959 in Pretoria, South Africa and is a well- known brand in the industry. The company was owned by the founding family until October 2016 when it was sold to... 


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GM’s departure from SA will hurt suppliers, says Naacam
19th May 2017 By: Irma Venter

The decision by General Motors (GM) to pull out of South Africa will “have negative consequences on component suppliers to the company’s existing Chevrolet assembly lines”, says National... 


Automotive Masterplan In Focus At Naacam Show
31st March 2017

The South African automotive industry will gain insight to the strategic direction of the soon to be finalised Automotive Masterplan at the NAACAM Show being held at Durban’s ICC on April 5-6. Work... 


Transformation a top priority for new Naacam chief
3rd February 2017 By: Irma Venter

The biggest goal of newly appointed National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) executive director Renai Moothilal is to increase the participation of black South... 


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Components sector must transform as it grows, urges new Naacam director
13th December 2016 By: Irma Venter

The biggest goal of newly appointed National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) executive director Renai Moothilal is to increase the participation of black South... 


Durban to host inaugural Naacam show
15th July 2016 By: Irma Venter

The National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) has announced that it will host the inaugural Naacam Show at the Durban International Convention Centre, from... 


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