South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has seen vehicle sales declining steadily as embattled consumers increasingly seek the seemingly unattainable: an affordable car.
Vehicle and parts manufactures all face challenging conditions, especially as energy availability remains uncertain and logistics systems continue to stutter.
Engineering News & Mining Weekly asked a variety of role-players in the South African Automotive sector what their wish list is for the new government of national unity (GNU). What do they need from those now responsible for governance to remain internationally competitive in some of the toughest conditions the auto sector has seen in years.
Sources: Creamer Media, Engineering News & Mining Weekly
