New appointment at Dunlop Tyres South Africa
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee.
- Industry News
- 31 May 2025
Skills development and the promotion of local supplier growth are at the centre of a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOU) just signed.
The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) and the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) says the intention is to drive skills development through training programmes, promote local supplier growth, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and foster economic opportunities within the automotive value chain.
Speaking at the signing of the MOA, Dr Bheka Zulu, Chief Executive Officer of TASEZ, explains that the agreement underpins the shared commitment of both organisations to developing local skills, supporting black-owned businesses and driving innovation across the automotive industry.
“The partnership provides small businesses and emerging suppliers with direct access to new markets and large manufacturers, creating a sustainable ecosystem that benefits the broader South African economy. This three-year agreement formalises collaboration between TASEZ and NAACAM and is a significant step toward advancing South Africa’s automotive sector,” he says.
The TASEZ-NAACAM partnership will focus on several strategic areas:
NAACAM CEO Renai Moothilal says the agreement reflects a holistic approach to advancing the automotive sector by aligning industry needs with government-supported initiatives.
“The partnership represents a transformative opportunity for the South African automotive sector, creating a stronger, more inclusive industry while promoting economic resilience and global competitiveness,” Renai says.
The MOA will remain in effect for three years, with the possibility of renewal and expansion based on mutual agreement.
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee.
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points – bringing rates to their lowest level in more than two years – has been cautiously welcomed by the retail motor sector.
“South Africa’s youth are talented, hungry to learn and eager to work, but they need the opportunity to gain real-world skills that translate into jobs,” says Thembinkosi Pantsi, Vice-Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).
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Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Thuli Gasa as Head of Corporate Services, serving as a full member of the Executive Committee.
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points – bringing rates to their lowest level in more than two years – has been cautiously welcomed by the retail motor sector.
“South Africa’s youth are talented, hungry to learn and eager to work, but they need the opportunity to gain real-world skills that translate into jobs,” says Thembinkosi Pantsi, Vice-Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).