South Africa’s vehicle industry is running on fumes as the government struggles to get out of neutral
The jobs crisis worsens as factories shut and imports rise. Only urgent reforms in infrastructure, logistics and governance can halt the decline
EU carbon rules are forcing South Africa’s auto industry to pivot. EVs and AI could secure exports and jobs, but delays could leave the sector behind
Given the cost, the government needs to think smartly about how to encourage a shift to EVs
US tariffs, EU carbon costs and rising imports threaten South Africa’s auto industry. Can government save jobs?
