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The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 8 May 2026

Volkswagen SA names Dr Lungile Mashele as non-executive director

Volkswagen SA names Dr Lungile Mashele as non-executive director

8 May 2026

Why the Chinese car boom in SA could come at a cost

Why the Chinese car boom in SA could come at a cost

Thanda Sithole 7 May 2026

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Nqobile Dludla 6 May 2026

Fuel costs hitting small auto workshops, says Miwa

Fuel costs hitting small auto workshops, says Miwa

6 May 2026

Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error

Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error

5 May 2026

April vehicle sales rise, exports decline amid global pressure, says Naamsa

April vehicle sales rise, exports decline amid global pressure, says Naamsa

5 May 2026

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

4 May 2026

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Lance Branquinho 4 May 2026

A Jetour TX SUV at the company’s booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing. Image credit: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

SA auto market gears up for massive production of Jetour's T series

Nqobile Dludla 30 Apr 2026

Cars queue at a Shell petrol station in Johannesburg after the government announced reducing its fuel levy for a month to stop fuel prices rising even further. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South Africa extends temporary fuel levy relief amid Iran war

29 Apr 2026

Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

KAP 29 Apr 2026

Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

28 Apr 2026

Why long term car rental is becoming the smartest move in South Africa’s current economic climate

Why long term car rental is becoming the smartest move in South Africa’s current economic climate

Pace Car Rental 28 Apr 2026

Africa news

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Nqobile Dludla 6 May 2026

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

Imran Salie 14 Apr 2026

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Christian Moretti, Bessie Noll 23 Mar 2026

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

Andre Scholle 20 Feb 2026

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