South Africa’s car market is changing fast. We’re seeing record new vehicle sales, more Chinese brands entering the market, and growing interest in hybrids and electric cars. But what does this mean for the everyday motorist, especially when fuel, financing and running costs remain a concern?
We’re joined by Tshetlhe Litheko, Chief Policy Officer at Naamsa, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, to unpack the key takeaways from SA Auto Week 2026, a major gathering of manufacturers, government and industry players discussing the future of South Africa’s automotive sector.

South Africa&rsquo;s car market is changing fast. We&rsquo;re seeing record new&nbsp;vehicle sales, more Chinese brands entering the market, and growing interest in hybrids&nbsp;and electric cars. But what does this mean for the everyday motorist, especially when&nbsp;fuel, financing and running costs remain a concern? We&rsquo;re joined by Tshetlhe Litheko, Chief Policy Officer at Naamsa, the National&nbsp;Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, to unpack the key takeaways&nbsp;from SA Auto Week 2026, a major gathering of manufacturers, government and&nbsp;industry players discussing the future of South Africa&rsquo;s automotive sector.

with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  & Lonwabo Nkohla on your Sports Desk

with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  &amp; Lonwabo Nkohla on your Sports Desk

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with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  & Lonwabo Miso in Sports

Production: Dineo Motaung

Technical Producer: Abraham Fungathi

with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu &nbsp;&amp; Lonwabo Miso in Sports
Production: Dineo Motaung
Technical Producer: Abraham Fungathi