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Automechanika Johannesburg 2025: Driving Skills, Standards, and Sustainability in Southern Africa’s Automotive Future
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 […]
AERO South Africa 2026: Elevating General Aviation at Lanseria International Airport
Johannesburg – Messe Frankfurt South Africa is proud to announce that AERO South Africa 2026, the continent’s premier trade show for the general aviation community, will take place from 10 to 12 June 2026 at Lanseria International Airport. Building on the remarkable success of its previous five editions, the event continues to unite the full […]
Six Decades of Vorsprung: Audi Celebrates 60 Years of Progressive Design and Innovation
Milton Keynes/Bilbao, June 30, 2025 — In the heart of Spain’s Rioja region, Audi has brought together a remarkable fleet of milestone models to mark a major moment in the brand’s history: the 60th anniversary of its return to the global automotive stage at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show. What began as the unveiling of […]
Navigating the New Trade Terrain: South Africa’s Automotive Industry Rethinks Global Strategy at Automechanika CEO Breakfast
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 […]
Driving Continental Growth: Automechanika Johannesburg Launches Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow
Messe Frankfurt South Africa has announced the 2025 launch of the Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshow—a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen regional ties across the continent’s automotive aftermarket. Set to kick off in Gaborone, Botswana, on 6 May 2025, the roadshow will journey through Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Namibia, building momentum […]
Solar Power Africa 2025: Driving Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition
Cape Town, South Africa – Messe Frankfurt South Africa is proud to announce the return of Solar Power Africa, now in its fourth year. Set to take place from 4 – 6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), this premier event continues to serve as a crucial platform for advancing Africa’s […]
Celtic Subaru Supports G&K Martial Arts Academy and Team Wales Kickboxing at ICO World Championships
Swansea, 27th November 2024 – Celtic Subaru, a well-established name in Swansea, has proudly supported the G&K Martial Arts Academy and Team Wales Kickboxing at the recent ICO World Championships held in Frankfurt, Germany. The sponsorship provided students with the opportunity to compete on the international stage, showcasing their talents and achieving extraordinary success. Founded […]
Young Designers Shine at Allfashion Sourcing 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of African Fashion
The African textile and fashion industry converged at the CTICC in Cape Town for allfashion sourcing 2024, an event that has become the premier platform for industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries. Hosted by Messe Frankfurt South Africa from September 10 to 12, the three-day event offered a dynamic blend of panel discussions, showcases, and trend […]
Empowering Women in Mobility: Welcoming New Partners to the ‘Women with Drive – ALIVE!’ Initiative
MasterDrive is thrilled to announce the inclusion of four new partners—Castrol, FNB, Messe Frankfurt, and MUA Insurance Acceptances—into the annual Women with Drive event. This initiative is dedicated to the empowerment and upliftment of women in the automotive and mobility sectors, areas traditionally dominated by men. The collaboration aims to highlight the vital role women […]
Kumho Tire Joins Forces with Eintracht Frankfurt in a Three-Year Strategic Deal
Kumho Tire Partners with Eintracht Frankfurt for a Sustainable Future In a landmark move, renowned Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt. This collaboration is set to significantly boost Kumho Tire’s brand visibility and image across Europe. The agreement encompasses an extensive advertising presence in the stadium, […]
Innovation Takes Flight at AERO South Africa 2024
The fourth edition of AERO South Africa, held from July 3rd to 5th, 2024, showcased the dynamic Southern African general aviation sector. Organized by Messe Frankfurt South Africa in collaboration with Fairnamic, the event drew inspiration from Europe’s largest general aviation show, Aero Friedrichshafen. This year’s event boasted a robust three-day program featuring insightful panel […]


















