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Industry reports indicated that South Africa currently features roughly 445 distinct charging sites housing more than 650 individual public chargers and around 1,200 connectors.
EV TECHNOLOGY

South Africa’s EV market expands as public charging network grows

South Africa’s new-energy vehicle sales are rising, while the country’s public charging network continues to expand. Industry figures show hybrids and plug-in hybrids remain the…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
South Africa’s new-vehicle sales rose 11.4% year on year in August 2026, while strong growth in new-energy vehicle sales pointed to growing consumer interest in lower running costs.
NEW VEHICLE SALES

August vehicle sales surge as South Africans focus on fuel efficiency

South Africa’s new-vehicle sales rose 11.4% year on year in August 2026, while strong growth in new-energy vehicle sales pointed to growing consumer interest in lower running…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Metair CEO Paul O'Flaherty
METAIR

Metair half year turnaround in tough markets

Metair reports turnaround with half-year profit amid challenging market conditions in the automotive industry

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read