DurbanLocal content in South Africa’s cars fell to 38.1%.
Tau’s review found carmakers import R151 billion of components, far from a 2035 target of 60% local content.
Foreign carmakers can meet ownership rules by funding suppliers instead, and Tau says incentives must reward manufacturing, not assembly alone.
“We do not need more statements of good intent,” said Trade Minister Parks Tau.
Tau wants measurable commitments reported when the industry meets again next year.
How each outlet framed it
- Daily Maverick leans favorable
- frames transformation as a competitiveness requirement, with Tau naming NEV supplier networks and a dedicated transformation day at SA Auto Week
Sources: Daily Maverick