Top industry awards presented at DealerCon

At the recent DealerCon 2026, hosted by Cars.co.za automotive excellence was celebrated by honouring top executives in the automotive retails industry.

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The recipients visionary leadership, skills, dedication and innovation in the industry was recognised with award handed over to them at DealerCon 2026.

The Lifetime Achievement Award Winners were:

  • Clive Blechman – CEO, Eastvaal Motor Group.
Amasi Mwela (Managing Director Cars.co.za), Clive Blechman (CEO, Eastvaal Motor Group) and Charl Potgieter (Managing Executive, Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance).
  • Brad Kaftel – Managing Director, Hatfield Motor Group.
Charl Potgieter (Managing Executive, Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance), Brad Kaftel (Managing Director, Hatfield Motor Group) and Amasi Mwela (Managing Director Cars.co.za).
  • Riaan Botma – CEO, Auto Investments Group.
Amasi Mwela (Managing Director Cars.co.za), Riaan Botma (CEO, Auto Investments Group) and Charl Potgieter (Managing Executive, Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance).

Pioneer Award Winners:

  • Faan van der Walt & Dirk van der Walt – Co-founders, WeBuyCars.
Amasi Mwela (Managing Director Cars.co.za), Faan van der Walt and Dirk van der Walt (Co-founders, WeBuyCars) and Steven Lurie (Commercial Director, PG Glass).

At the event, the Cars.co.za’s Industry Report was presented, and it can be downloaded here.

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