Pretoria independent workshop outlines how properly kept maintenance records support smarter decisions for corporate fleet managers. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a new guide for fleet managers and business owners on how detailed vehicle service history can be used as a practical planning tool, not just an administrative record. For businesses operating multiple vehicles, maintenance budgets are notoriously difficult to defend. Without consistent documentation …
Gold for Ford
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd has achieved Gold in the 2026 National Automobile Dealers' Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Awards, following independent feedback from dealer principals across Ford South Africa's 118-dealer network. The independently researched NADA DSI is one of South Africa's most respected automotive benchmarks, measuring the quality of relationships between OEMs and their dealers. The awards …
AutoTrader Data Shows Newcomers Reshaping Sa’s Fastest-Selling Used Car Rankings
Data for the first half of 2026 shows several recently introduced models selling quickly, while established vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner and Suzuki Swift continue to turn substantial volumes. For used-car dealers, the amount of time a vehicle spends on the floor is almost as important as the margin it eventually delivers. Quicker stock turn means less capital tied up in inventory, lower holding costs and more opportunities to replace sold vehicles with stock suited to current demand. A …
NCC and BMA Cement Partnership
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) met with the Border Management Authority (BMA) in a working session in Pretoria on 21 July 2026. The session follows the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two entities in May this year. The MoU provides a mechanism to strengthen the protection of consumers against unsafe, non-compliant or illicit goods entering the South African market through ports of entry and border areas. Entailed in the MoU is synergy between the two …
Lepas Welcomes Chery Group’s Major Manufacturing Investment in South Africa
Rosslyn plant opening reinforces Chery Group’s long-term commitment to South Africa and strengthens the foundation for Lepas’ local growth Lepas South Africa has welcomed the official opening of the Chery Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Pretoria, an important milestone for the broader Chery Group and a strong signal of its long-term commitment to the South African market. The new manufacturing facility marks Chery’s transition from vehicle importer to local manufacturer in South Africa, further …
Vital Questions to Ask an AV Client Needing Web Site Development
To scope an effective website for an Audio Visual (AV) client – whether they handle commercial integration, live events, residential smart homes, or equipment rentals – you need a discovery questionnaire that targets both general web requirements and industry-specific technical needs. Phase 1: Business Goals & Target Audience Primary Objective: What is the primary goal of the website? (e.g., generating commercial leads, booking event consultations, showcasing an integration …
UAE Embassy in South Africa Mobilises Diplomatic Corps on Water Security
The United Arab Emirates and members of the diplomatic corps in South Africa have reaffirmed the importance of international cooperation on water security as preparations gather pace for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi from 8 to 10 December 2026. The UAE Embassy in the Republic of South Africa, in partnership with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), convened a consultative meeting in Pretoria that brought together …
Range Rover GT
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA: Today, Range Rover confirms a fifth member of the family: Range Rover GT. A captivating new expression of Range Rover. For the first time, the world is invited inside. The interior of Range Rover GT is shaped by the same reductive principles that define its exterior proportions: purity, precision and quiet modernity. The cabin features technology woven into its architecture, with a new single screen design paired with a driver display in place of a traditional …
Why Is Month-End Still a Fire Drill?
Sandton: Every month it happens again. Finance teams stay late. Managers wait for reports. Someone discovers a broken formula. Another employee is reconciling figures from multiple spreadsheets while executives delay important decisions because they are still waiting for trusted information. Month-end has become a fire drill. The surprising part is that most organisations believe this is simply part of running a business. It isn’t. In many organisations, the real problem is not the finance …
Giraf Macadamia Milk Earns Gold and Silver Awards for Taste Excellence
Giraf Macadamia, South Africa’s creamiest macadamia milk, has been recognised for superior taste and quality, earning multiple accolades at the 2026 South African Food & Beverage Awards (SA F&B Awards) and Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC). Competing in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks – Vegetable Milk category, Giraf received a Gold Award for its Macadamia with Oats variant, while Giraf Macadamia Milk Original and Giraf Macadamia Milk with Vanilla both received Silver Awards. The …