SOUTH AFRICA

The uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has been slow in comparison to other world markets. While local consumer interest in new-energy vehicles continues on an upward trajectory, demand remains subdued due to a number of factors, key among these being the relatively high cost of EVs when ...

Chery South Africa, together with Lions Rugby and Champions Drive, have joined hands to facilitate access to the sport of rugby to communities who may never have had the opportunity to enjoy the full stadium experience. The company recently announced its support of Champions Drive, an organisation geared toward developing ...

EduPower’s Innovative Learnership Model Enables Skills Development in Under-Served Communities Learnerships provide invaluable skills but for many eager candidates, they remain inaccessible as most training venues are predominantly situated in city centres. The daily commute for potential learners who live some distance from these locations, therefore, can pose financial challenges. ...

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, also more popularly known as Handwerkskammer Erfurt (HWK Erfurt), last year agreed to collaborate on a 12-month project ending June 2024.  This follows the successful completion of the Eastern Cape TVET partnership in November 2022 – an innovative ...

During the night shift on Monday, 19 February, the production team of Volkswagen Group Africa celebrated a milestone when the 1,5-millionth vehicle built for export in Kariega rolled off the line. The milestone vehicle, a Polo GTI destined for the United Kingdom, also marked the 21 165thvehicle built for export this ...

In an unprecedented achievement, Brahman Hills, home of glorious views, breath-taking gardens, an award-winning spa and charming 4- and 5-star accommodation, has been named the Overseas Region Winner in the esteemed Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Garden of the Year Competition. This historic win marks a significant milestone not only ...

FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has lauded the first African Karting Cup which took place this weekend at Zwartkops,  as an overwhelming success saying, “Congratulations to all competitors who took part in the first Africa Karting Cup in collaboration with Motorsport South Africa. ‘‘Thanks to the vision and commitment of ...

Excitement is already in the air as participants start flooding into South Africa from across Africa for the big showdown at the first African Karting Cup on Saturday 17 February at the Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion. Forty of the finest participants from across Africa including Angola, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, ...

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for the period July to December 2023 reveal an increase in the volume of vehicle crime during the last half of the year, with a peak in November during ‘silly season’ – namely, shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the festive season frenzy. ...

Aligning with the priorities of the Volkswagen brand worldwide, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has set its sights on an ambitious goal: for its Kariega plant to become a carbon neutral production plant by 2030. VWSA is already well on their way to achieving this, putting environmental sustainability first through ...