MoneywebSA Auto Week: Import subsidies out, localisation in
The next phase must be about implementation, strengthening local suppliers, attracting investment and preparing for new technologies, says automotive industry specialist Edward Makwana.
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BizcommunityNewlyn Logistics Park advances as Gqeberha warehouse development expands
Newlyn group is advancing its Gqeberha logistics park development, with its first 10,000m² warehouse nearing completion and a second facility set to follow.
News24 BusinessEquites largely exits UK to target SA logistics boom
Equites, the JSE’s only focused logistics property group, plans to accelerate its SA investment after largely exiting the constrained UK market, as demand for local space grows from fast-moving consumer goods groups and retailers including Shein.
ITWebElectric vehicle road trip tests SA charging network
Battery electric vehicle models converged for SA Auto Week, highlighting wider model choice and growing charging infrastructure.
TechCentralYour car’s ADAS may be seeing skew
Skip camera recalibration after a windscreen swap and features like emergency braking may misfire, the AA has warned.
BizcommunityRoad freight podcast grows audience as FNB and WesBank renew sponsorship
FNB and WesBank have renewed their sponsorship of the On The Road Podcast for a second consecutive year, as the platform surpasses 300,000 YouTube views and reaches two million TikTok views.
The CitizenSAA faces urgent court challenge over CEO appointment battle
Acting CEO of SAA Matshela Seshibe placed on special leave in August, wants the court to force the airline to interview for the top job.
BusinessTechTrouble for anyone renewing their driving licence and car licence discs in South Africa
South Africans trying to renew their driving licences and vehicle licence discs in parts of Johannesburg have been hit by major service disruptions.
MyBroadbandMost expensive car to drive in South Africa with petrol at R30.25 per litre
The car with the worst fuel efficiency in South Africa costs R5.28 in petrol per kilometre, or R528 over a two-way commute between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
MoneywebMauritius says situation is under control after days of unrest
The unrest, which began last week over water shortages and the cost of living, intensified after a woman was shot and injured by police on October 9.
MoneywebDemand for prosecutions over R3.5bn ‘too-tall trains’
#UniteBehind wants the decade-old Swifambo contract investigated as an organised criminal enterprise, with those responsible brought to justice.
BusinessTechR1 billion makeover for international airport next to Sun City in South Africa
The airport near Sun City is being rebuilt after a serious fire in 2023, with R1 billion from private investors.
MoneywebSaudi airport attacks pressure Trump to boost US role in Yemen
The devastating Houthi strikes on Riyadh’s main airport over the weekend killed at least 16 people, including a US citizen, and wounded roughly 300 in the deadliest attack on the kingdom in decades.
The CitizenSAA boss takes airline to court over CEO job snub
Seshibe was placed on special leave in August pending an undisclosed internal investigation
MyBroadbandVehicle licence disc price increases planned in province with the most drivers in South Africa
Gauteng has proposed increasing vehicle licence disc renewal fees, as well as its registration fee for motor vehicles.
MyBroadbandRoads agency that blew R12.8 million wants R3 for every litre of petrol you buy in South Africa
The RAF, which wants a levy increase and a new tax on licence discs, spent R12.8 million on disciplinary hearings for executives.
News24 BusinessWendy Knowler | These popular Chinese car brands never appear in SA safety recalls. Why?
The National Consumer Commission has announced more than 50 vehicle recalls so far this year. The names that don’t feature in those recall notices are the Chinese brands rapidly capturing the SA market. Why? Wendy Knowler investigated – and the answer was not reassuring.
MyBroadbandWarning to South Africans using extension cords to charge electric cars
Many South Africans buying electric cars are opting to use the included portable "granny" chargers to top up their batteries, sometimes paired with an extension cord that can melt under continuous load.
News24 BusinessMoney questions? Answered | How can I settle my car finance sooner?
If you are paying extra on your car finance, you will need to instruct the bank on how to handle those extra payments. Capitalising the advance funds is not necessarily the best financial decision, Maya Fisher-French explains.
News24 BusinessJust 25% of Gauteng roads ‘good’ despite billions spent
More than 70% of provincially managed roads in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and North West are rated “poor” or “very poor”, despite the provinces spending almost all of their maintenance grants.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Friday, 9 October 2026
Today’s edition Air Time Presented by Good morning. Airlink flew two jets low over a packed Cape Town stadium in August, and a quarter of the airline belongs to Qatar Airways. Vodacom wants up to 55,000 more cars on Uber and Bolt, with the car loans in
BusinessTechNew flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg
Airlink has announced a new flight route between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The CitizenHow once-off gains are masking financial strain at SOEs
The collective profit of R45bn is a mirage for some
News24 BusinessSA ports landlord gets Cabinet approval to break free from Transnet
Cabinet has granted approval for the Transnet National Ports Authority to break away from the Transnet group to become a standalone company.
Farmer's WeeklyDirt roads lead to freedom and adventure on two wheels
Through 4 Dual Adventure, former racing champion Jacque Tesselaar now teaches other riders how to leave the tar behind safely and confidently, and to negotiate the country’s dirt roads, writes Jedrie Harmse.
The CitizenDurban port deal rescues Transnet from another nasty loss
Transnet's financial recovery masks deeper structural problems. Its debt, which has topped R150bn, remains one of its biggest burdens.
The CitizenVW Polo Vivo becomes SA’s best-selling car: Here’s the state of the automotive industry
Affordability of cars remains an issue.
SME South Africa6 Best Funding Options for Transport and Logistics Businesses in South Africa
Funding options for transport and logistics businesses in South Africa are usually judged on cost, but the thing that often decides them is timing. There…
The CitizenPrivate trains prepare for Transnet rail network as monopoly nears end
Two companies will deploy their locomotives and wagons on the network in the coming months.
The CitizenTransnet posts profit for the first time in four years, but still long way to go to recovery
The company declared a loss of R1.9 billion last year.