First published Oct 13, 2026, 1:15:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 1:15:15 PM UTC

KZN welcomes new-energy vehicle convoy ahead of Auto Week

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli welcomed a new-energy vehicle convoy in Durban ahead of South African Auto Week and the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference. The events are scheduled for 13–16 October 2026.

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The Premier highlighted the sector’s potential to attract investment and create jobs in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Categories: technology, economy-and-trade, positive-progress, travel-and-transportation

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