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South Africa’s SEZ Programme Draws R14.8bn as Government Pushes New Industrial Growth Phase

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7/22/2026

South Africa’s SEZ Programme Draws R14.8bn as Government Pushes New Industrial Growth Phase

South Africa’s Special Economic Zones programme has generated R14.8 billion in revenue and supported the creation of more than 30,000 jobs, according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

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Preparing South Africa’s Workforce for Automotive Change

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7/17/2026

Preparing South Africa’s Workforce for Automotive Change

A joint NAACAM and ILO study warns that South Africa must accelerate skills development to prepare its automotive workforce for the transition to new energy vehicles and advanced manufacturing technologies.

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BASF Coatings Becomes Surventis and Begins New Chapter as Independent Business

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7/6/2026

BASF Coatings Becomes Surventis and Begins New Chapter as Independent Business

The former BASF Coatings business has entered a new era as Surventis, launching as an independent global company focused on accelerating innovation, expanding its coatings portfolio and strengthening customer partnerships worldwide.

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New Automotive Hub Set to Drive Opportunity in Alexandra

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7/1/2026

New Automotive Hub Set to Drive Opportunity in Alexandra

A new automotive hub in Alexandra is set to expand opportunities for township businesses, skills development and industry participation as Johannesburg advances its local economic development strategy.

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Plasnomics to Launch Global Benchmark Plastic Repair Centre in US, No Plans for South Africa

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6/29/2026

Plasnomics to Launch Global Benchmark Plastic Repair Centre in US, No Plans for South Africa

Plasnomics is expanding its repair-first strategy with a new Plastic Repair Excellence Centre in the United States, aiming to create a global model for sustainable automotive plastic repair and industry collaboration.

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SAMBRA Urges Insurers to Broaden Fuel Relief as Repairers Face Mounting Cost Pressure

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6/29/2026

SAMBRA Urges Insurers to Broaden Fuel Relief as Repairers Face Mounting Cost Pressure

SAMBRA is calling on insurers to introduce more consistent fuel relief measures, warning that rising operating costs continue to place significant pressure on South Africa's motor body repair industry.

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Rising Vehicle Technology is Changing the Repair Landscape in South Africa

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6/23/2026

Rising Vehicle Technology is Changing the Repair Landscape in South Africa

South Africa’s vehicle repair sector is facing increasing complexity as advanced driver assistance systems and digital technologies become standard across the car parc, reshaping workshop requirements and repair processes.

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EU Backs Tougher Circular Economy Rules for Cars

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6/23/2026

EU Backs Tougher Circular Economy Rules for Cars

New European Union legislation will reshape how vehicles are designed, recycled and managed at the end of their life, placing greater responsibility on manufacturers while boosting the use of recycled materials.

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US Counterfeit Airbag Verdict Highlights Growing Vehicle Safety Crisis

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6/23/2026

US Counterfeit Airbag Verdict Highlights Growing Vehicle Safety Crisis

A Florida jury has awarded more than $600 million to the family of a young mother killed by a counterfeit airbag, drawing renewed attention to the dangers posed by fake vehicle safety components entering the repair market.

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Must Read: Competition Case in Botswana Could Reshape the Regional Repair Market

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6/15/2026

Must Read: Competition Case in Botswana Could Reshape the Regional Repair Market

A Botswana competition case could influence insurer-repairer relationships and reshape vehicle repair markets across Southern Africa.

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New VP at BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Announced

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6/10/2026

New VP at BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Announced

BASF Coatings appoints Steve Arndt as Senior VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, succeeding Chris Titmarsh in July 2026.

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Crash Research Moves Beyond the Test Wall

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6/8/2026

Crash Research Moves Beyond the Test Wall

Vehicle safety research is increasingly shifting from isolated crash tests to a broader, more predictive model that blends biomechanics, software simulation and real-world driving behaviour.

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