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Africa’s transport future will be electric – but not just yet.
AFRICA

Africa isn’t ready for electric vehicles – and that’s okay

Africa will adopt EVs when it has a reliable electricity supply, as well as charging stations, good roads and a reliable electricity supply

  • Karabo Mokgonyana
5 min read
ArcelorMittal South Africa and smaller manufacturers, including the vehicle industry, are facing headwinds. Photo: Patrick Pleul/picture alliance/Getty Images
AUTO

Crisis deepens in SA’s industrial economy, including erosion of bargaining councils

Industrial policy must be boldly reimagined if the erosion of the productive base is to be reversed

  • Mbuso Ngubane
6 min read
The largest annual growth in December was recorded in new vehicle sales, up 30.7%, StatsSA said. Photo: Supplied
AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS COUNCIL

More people bought cars in December 2022 than a year before

Motor trade sales increased by 16.6% in December with the biggest contributors being new vehicle sales, fuel sales and workshop income

  • Anathi Madubela
2 min read
If you’re thinking of buying a car, consider demo models that deliver the benefits of a new vehicle without the hefty price tag (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)
CAR

Are the days of car ownership numbered?

The vehicle industry must create solutions that provide transport beyond traditional car ownership

  • Kriben Reddy
4 min read