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South Africans trying to renew their driving licences and vehicle licence discs in parts of Johannesburg have been hit by major service disruptions.
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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.
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Business BagelThe Roundup — Friday, 9 October 2026
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The CitizenVW Polo Vivo becomes SA’s best-selling car: Here’s the state of the automotive industry
Affordability of cars remains an issue.
The CitizenWATCH: Dodgy car deals laid bare with View 4 You
Do not fall victim to used car scams. Discover the common lies told by used car salespeople and how to avoid them by using View 4 You.
The CitizenThese are the top five car brands South Africans under 35 are buying – and none are Chinese
The report found that car brand choices of under-35s reflect practicality over status.
The Citizen7 reasons car warranty claims get rejected and how to avoid it
When a claim is rejected, it is rarely because a customer has done something wrong on purpose.
The CitizenWhat you need to know when buying or selling a car
It's easy to forget that affording a car involves more than just monthly instalments - there are additional costs to factor in
The CitizenThe big question facing owners of Chinese cars
Quality may have caught up, but there's a big unknown lurking for hundreds of thousands of South Africans.
The CitizenHere’s how Chinese carmaker GWM plans to build cars in SA
GWM regional executives said losing the Nissan plant to Chery will not stop them.
The CitizenReport reveals South Africans are struggling to repay their loans, especially car financing
The Credit Stress report revealed that defaulting on loan repayments has grown significantly among senior citizens.
The CitizenIs now the right time to buy your next car with lower inflation and interest rates?
Car prices do not remain the same all year long and there are times when it is better to buy a car than in other months.
The CitizenWesBank customer takes his used car fight to the Minister of Justice
Mzukisi Ndara purchased what he thought was a new car in 2004, but it turned out to be a used one with extras he did not ask for.
The CitizenAirbnb for cars: Is renting your vehicle a good way to make money?
Insurance companies warn of the dangers of individuals renting out their cars or houses without proper cover.
The CitizenNissan hit by massive car recall as NCC notes surge in 2025 defect notices
The affected cars were sold nationwide from 4 May 2021 to 17 October 2024.
The CitizenLogistics group warns of higher car, food prices due to logistics challenges
Super Group says that if logistics challenges are not addressed, companies will be forced to increase prices.
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian car parts marketplace Mtor raises $2.8m pre-seed funding
Egyptian online car parts marketplace Mtor has raised US$2.8 million in pre-seed funding to help it expand its product suite to digitise local car workshops. Founded in 2022 by Mohamed Maged, Moaz El-Megharbel, Mohamed Altaf and Khaled Kandil, Mtor provides a unified platform for local car…