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Johannesburg – South Africa’s automotive sector must confront a deepening skills crisis and rapid technological disruption to remain competitive, industry leaders warned at the first Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast of 2026, held at the South African German Chamber of Commerce. In his inaugural address as CEO of AHK Southern Africa, Maximilian Butek praised the local […]

Johannesburg, November 2025 – Following the resounding success of last year’s SpannerTorque Pavilion, MIWA returned to Automechanika Johannesburg with another dedicated showcase, and the response from the automotive aftermarket community was overwhelmingly positive. The feedback from attendees spoke volumes: an exceptional venue, high-quality leads, valuable networking opportunities, and prominent brand exposure for SpannerTorque and its […]

In a powerful address at this year’s MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards during Automechanika, Jeanne Esterhuizen, President of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), called on South Africa’s automotive aftermarket to elevate its commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. She emphasised that these values are essential to creating a resilient and responsible industry. Speaking in […]

The milestone 10th edition of Automechanika Johannesburg, held from 28 to 30 October, signalled a renewed era of collaboration, innovation, and market connectivity for South Africa’s automotive aftermarket sector. Staged for the first time at the Gallagher Convention Centre, the event gathered industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and technical specialists under one roof, transforming the venue […]

Following the success of its dedicated SpannerTorque Pavilion at Automechanika Johannesburg last year, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) is proud to announce that it will once again host a special SpannerTorque showcase at this year’s event and this time, it’s set to be even bigger and better. Taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in […]

Johannesburg, South Africa – October 2025 Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 returns stronger than ever with a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and activations designed to unite every link in the automotive value chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, this milestone edition of the continent’s largest trade fair for the automotive […]

The recent Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshows held in Zimbabwe and Zambia have ignited critical conversations and strategic collaboration in the region’s automotive and logistics sectors. Under the compelling theme “Forging the African Connection”, these events served not only as a build-up to Automechanika Johannesburg 2025, but also as a powerful reminder […]

On Thursday, 8 May, the Centurion Country Club became the focal point for high-level dialogue on the future of South Africa’s automotive industry. Hosted by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the latest Automechanika CEO Breakfast carried the timely theme “The African Connection”, uniting industry leaders and policy experts in a candid exploration of shifting trade dynamics […]

On Friday, 31 January, Johannesburg played host to a gathering of automotive industry trailblazers at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The combined Automechanika CEO lunch and networking event served as a platform for high-level discussions on electric mobility, African market opportunities, and the ongoing transformation of South Africa’s automotive landscape. A Convergence […]

Automechanika Johannesburg, Africa’s leading automotive aftermarket trade fair, is gearing up for a landmark 10th edition. Taking place at the state-of-the-art Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 28-30 October, the event strategically coincides with South Africa’s Transport Month, reflecting its commitment to advancing the automotive sector in the region. A New Era with Gallagher Convention […]