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Automechanika Johannesburg has taken another decisive step in strengthening Africa’s automotive trade ecosystem, successfully hosting a high-level roadshow and press conference in Cairo as part of its 2026 international

Gqeberha has stepped into the national spotlight as Automechanika Johannesburg hosted its CEO Breakfast in the city for the very first time, bringing some of South Africa’s most influential automotive voices together in

KwaZulu-Natal’s automotive sector is shifting gears with intent, confidence, and a growing sense of global relevance. That momentum was on full display at the Automechanika Johannesburg Q2 CEO Breakfast, held on 17 April

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 […]

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 […]

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Right to Repair South Africa (R2RSA) Access to Information Conference at Automechanika Johannesburg, local workshop owners are voicing the daily realities behind one of the sector’s biggest obstacles – restricted access to repair data. “Modern vehicles are no longer just mechanical,” says Gunther Schmitz, SA Representative for Garage Hive, […]

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 […]

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 […]