https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/795.html South Africa news 15 Commercial & Industrial news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/795.html en-us Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:44:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-seeks-small-auto-businesses-for-new-growth-programme-419049a Mechanics, motor body repairers and auto-spares businesses in the Western Cape can apply for an opportunity to receive business support and a branded retail unit through the Shell Powershops Programme. 1-271215 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moove-joins-africas-unicorn-club-at-21bn-valuation-967184a African-founded mobility company Moove has raised $250m in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $2.1bn and making it the latest African-founded technology company to reach unicorn status. 1-270874 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-tone-global-celebrates-1-year-of-changing-perceptions-with-gwm-634041a One year ago, Two Tone Global began its partnership with GWM South Africa with a shared ambition: to help one of the world's fastest-growing automotive brands earn meaningful relevance in South Africa. The objective extended far beyond launching campaigns or promoting new vehicles. It was about reshaping perception through strategic communications, authentic storytelling and culturally intelligent marketing. 1-270641 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vw-wants-to-simplify-its-operations-but-at-what-cost-078445a In an effort to become more profitable, Volkswagen will dramatically reduce the number of models and options it offers. How did we get here? 1-270607 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-car-sales-climb-to-12-year-high-412989a South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its upward momentum in July, with sales climbing 11.9% year-on-year to 57,708 units – the strongest July performance in more than a decade and the best monthly passenger car sales since September 2014. 1-270505 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/auto-strike-will-set-a-precedent-says-union-078715a Numsa says Chinese company Baic is paying far below industry rates. 1-270327 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-south-africans-should-know-about-long-term-car-rental-costs-078675a South Africans searching for longer-term transport are asking increasingly practical questions. What is the cheapest long term car rental? Can a vehicle be rented for 12 months? Is it cheaper to rent for longer? And is it possible to get a car for R3,000 per month? 1-270257 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chinese-companies-are-taking-over-the-ev-market-whats-behind-their-meteoricrise-745342a If producing electric vehicles (EVs) was an Olympic sport, China would be dominating the medals podium. 1-270252 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/property-growth-drives-santam-syndicate-1918-expansion-with-new-senior-underwriting-appointments-290827a Santam Syndicate 1918, part of the Santam Group, is strengthening its Property underwriting capabilities with the appointment of senior London Market professional Stephen Kiedish as senior underwriter, while also launching its International Motor offering with the appointment of Neil Smith to lead the new portfolio. 1-270210 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toyota-sa-we-cant-compete-with-chinese-brands-at-entry-level-731992a The strong emergence of Chinese car brands in the South African automotive market has changed the entry-level price point of new cars in the country, according to Toyota South Africa Motors senior public relations manager Riaan Esterhuysen. 1-269832 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa