Eskom has announced it has successfully recouped the R30 million “unlawfully” paid to the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) for the benefit of former Chief Executive Officer Brian Molefe in 2016. In a statement released on Wednesday, Eskom said it was “pleased” to make this announcement. The payment follows a North Gauteng High Court judgment in July this year that reaffirmed a 2018 high court ruling that had reviewed and set aside a 2016 early retirement agreement between Molefe and …
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Allen Joss Ford undertakes annual trips to the Kruger Park for handicapped children
The Kruger National Park is an inspiring part of the country that strongly defines the African landscape, its diversity, and its people. The two-million hectares of bushveld spanning the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces is home to some of the largest game reserves in Africa, with sightings of the big five as well as a variety of bird life always on offer. It’s sometimes easy to take such an excursion for granted, but these characteristics take on a more profound meaning when they’re used as a …
New Range Rover Sport Pricing
Pretoria, 8 August 2022 – Land Rover has revealed pricing for the New Range Rover Sport which will be available to customers in South Africa from October, 2022. The full line-up comprises 10 model derivatives with a choice of four engines, including an extended range electric hybrid, six-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel options, and an all-new V8 Twin Turbo. In 2024, the New Range Rover Sport line-up will evolve with the addition of a fully electric model. The new P510e electric hybrid …
Four new student-led projects selected for 2022 Ford College Community Challenge
PRETORIA, South Africa, 4 August 2022 – The lives of entrepreneurial students from the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Free State are set to be transformed as Ford will be sponsoring them to represent South Africa, along with 32 other countries, that will participate in the prestigious Enactus World Cup in Puerto Rico from 30 October to 2 November 2022. The Enactus team from CUT earned this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity after being announced as the winners of the 2022 Enactus …
All-new 44 000m2 Body Shop constructed at Ford Silverton Assembly Plant for next-gen Ranger
PRETORIA, South Africa, 28 July 2022 – As part of Ford’s R15.8-billion investment in its Silverton Assembly Plant operations, a completely new high-tech Body Shop has been constructed featuring the highest-ever levels of automation and quality control for the facility, which will be producing the next-generation Ford Ranger for domestic sales and export to more than 100 markets globally. The new 44 000m2 Body Shop and its supporting warehouse are located adjacent to the recently completed …
Land Rover Classic reveals limited edition expedition inspired classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II
Pretoria, 28 July 2022 – Land Rover Classic has launched 25 exclusive expedition inspired Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II vehicles and an experience to honour its global off-roading and exploration heritage. For seven decades Land Rovers have been exploring paths previously inaccessible. Each vehicle has a unique camouflage representing 23 locations the legendary 4x4 has tackled over 70 years of adventuring history, including places from The Camel Trophy, The First Overland, and the G4 …
PEUGEOT a lion in South Africa
Centurion, 21 July 2022 – Ahead of Women’s Month in South Africa during August, PEUGEOT’s own global woman hero, CEO Linda Jackson, is in the country checking on the progress of the brand. The high-level executive delegation from PEUGEOT, including Head of PEUGEOT Marketing and Communications, Phillip York, arrives in the country at a time when PEUGEOT is making major inroads into this key strategic market. Off the back of the brand’s merger into Stellantis, PEUGEOT has gained significant …
Maja Smith Appointed Ford Customer Service Division Director for South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa, 12 July 2022 – Ford South Africa has appointed Maja Smith to the position of Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Director. Smith brings with her vast experience in the Customer Experience space and will bring a new way of thinking to what is one of Ford’s most important areas of business. Smith will be responsible for developing customer satisfaction and business growth initiatives which will maximise the potential for the company’s parts and service businesses. …
New High-Tech 10 320m2 Stamping Plant Launched
PRETORIA, South Africa, 8 July 2022 – Ford Motor Company’s R15.8-billion investment in its Silverton Assembly Plant operations in Pretoria is coming to fruition, with the completion of one of its largest and most ambitious projects to date – the high-tech new Stamping Plant, which is now in operation. The vast facility measures a staggering 10 320m2, equivalent to almost 1.5-times the size of a standard soccer field (7 140 m2). “Our new Stamping Plant is a first for Ford in South Africa,” …
Ford Wildlife Foundation Enhances UN World Environment Day Initiatives to Protect Our Planet
PRETORIA, South Africa, 3 June 2022 – The Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) continues to make an important contribution to environmental conservation and awareness by supporting leading conservation organisations across South Africa and in Mozambique. FWF recently handed over nine new locally built Ford Ranger Double Cab 4x4s to its conservation partners, providing crucial mobility for the teams to implement their wide-ranging environmental projects – a valuable effort that supports the annual …