First published Oct 28, 2026, 1:55:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:55:15 PM UTC

Steenhuisen calls for greater localisation, investment and job creation

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, John Steenhuisen, called for greater localisation, investment and job creation in the automotive aftermarket industry at an event in Midrand. The source reports that the sector traded approximately R933 billion in 2025 and supported more than 310,000 jobs.

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