Kia’s Tasman bakkie arrives in South Africa
Kia has taken a bold step into one of South Africa’s most competitive automotive segments with the launch of the Tasman, its first-ever double cab bakkie.
- Product News
- 9 April 2026
Mahindra South Africa recently held its annual Dealer of the Year awards. This year, Mahindra East Rand Mall scooped up the top trophy as Dealer of the Year for the fourth time.
What makes this achievement even more impressive, is the fact that it’s four consecutive victories for Mahindra East Rand Mall.
Mahindra Pietermaritzburg was the runner-up as Dealer of the Year.
The rest of the awards:
Awards: |
Category: |
Winners: |
Best in Trained Manpower |
Small |
Mahindra Mokopane |
Medium |
Mahindra Nelspruit |
|
Large |
Mahindra Centurion |
|
Best in Warranty Administration |
Small |
Mahindra Vryburg |
Medium |
Mahindra Nelspruit |
|
Large |
Mahindra Midrand |
|
Best in Technical Capability |
Mahindra Nelspruit |
|
Best in Mzanzi Performance |
Mahindra Bethal |
|
Best in CI & Infrastructure |
Mahindra Bloemfontein |
|
Best in Accessories Performance |
Mahindra Windhoek |
|
Best in Vehicle Retention |
Small |
Mahindra Upington |
Medium |
Mahindra Nelspruit |
|
Large |
Mahindra Bloemfontein |
|
Best in CV Sales Dealer |
Mahindra Klerksdorp |
|
Best in Passenger Sales Dealer |
Mahindra Heidelberg |
|
Best in Parts Performance |
Small |
Mahindra Bethal |
Medium |
Mahindra Rustenburg |
|
Large |
Mahindra East Rand Mall |
|
Best in After-sales Performance |
Small |
Mahindra Bethal |
Medium |
Mahindra Nelspruit |
|
Large |
Mahindra Centurion |
|
Best in Sales Performance |
Small |
Mahindra Heidelberg |
Medium |
Mahindra Vaal |
|
Large |
Mahindra East Rand Mall |
|
Best Parts Manager |
Ritesh Mohanlall |
Mahindra East Rand Mall |
Best Service Manager |
Willie Smit |
Mahindra East Rand Mall |
Best Sales Manager |
John Vosloo |
Mahindra Heidelberg |
Overall Best in After-sales |
Mahindra East Rand Mall |
|
Overall Best in sales |
Mahindra Klerksdorp |
|
Promising Group of the Year |
Rola Group |
|
Top Retail Group |
BB Group |
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Bets in CSI (Customer Experience) |
Small |
Mahindra Upington |
Medium |
Mahindra Pretoria North |
|
Large |
Mahindra Centurion |
|
Dealer of the Year Runner Up |
Mahindra Pietermaritzburg |
|
Dealer of the Year |
Mahindra East Rand Mall |
Kia has taken a bold step into one of South Africa’s most competitive automotive segments with the launch of the Tasman, its first-ever double cab bakkie.
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