Marcia Mayaba, Commercial Director at Dunlop Tyres South Africa, has been recognised as the top achiever at the recently held Woman of Stature Awards South Africa.
The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) sponsored the newly introduced Woman in Automotive category, in which Marcia took top honours.
Now in its eleventh year, the event is a celebration of excellence, leadership and impact. NAACAM, the voice of the automotive component manufacturing industry, played a key role in bringing this category to life, reinforcing its commitment to industry growth and transformation.
“The automotive sector is evolving rapidly, and women are playing an increasingly important role in shaping its future,” said Lebalang Molobele, Head of Skills and People Development at NAACAM. “This category recognises those who are leading change and driving progress.”
With more than 1 000 nominations across all categories, the Awards reflected the growing presence of women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Charlotte du Plessis described the new category as a powerful addition to the Awards, recognising women who are redefining what is possible in the automotive space.
Finalists demonstrated excellence in innovation, leadership and industry contribution.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has received an overwhelming 33 000 applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) learnership programme, highlighting both the strong appeal of the brand among younger job seekers.
The Kia Carens nameplate makes its return to South Africa, this time as a seven‑seater designed with families in mind. It combines Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) styling with Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) practicality, offering space, comfort and efficiency, Kia says.
Volvo has confirmed that its vehicles will now integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence system. This development builds on the company’s existing collaboration with Google, which already provides Android Automotive OS and Google services in Volvo models.
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Hyundai Automotive South Africa has received an overwhelming 33 000 applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) learnership programme, highlighting both the strong appeal of the brand among younger job seekers.
Volvo has confirmed that its vehicles will now integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence system. This development builds on the company’s existing collaboration with Google, which already provides Android Automotive OS and Google services in Volvo models.
New vehicle sales in 2026 continued their positive trend in April, with the 47 979 units sold marking the best April figure since 2013. This represents a remarkable performance by local automotive retailers despite a host of economic headwinds and a challenging trading environment.
