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Rio Tinto's R8.5bn investment secures future of Zulti South project
2+ week, 1+ day ago (391+ words) Rio Tinto has approved an investment of about R8.5 billion in the Zulti South project at its Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) operation in South Africa, lifting a suspension that has been in place since January 2020. The project was originally halted due…...
Volvo ES90 South Africa: how much does the 755km-range electric sedan cost?
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1116+ words) It's refreshing to see that in a world dominated by SUVs, sometimes there's a manufacturer that's prepared to swim upstream and defy the trend with the launch of a sedan or in the case of the new fully electric Volvo…...
Lepas rolls out L4 pricing in SA, sweetens deal with strong aftersales plan
1+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) Lepas South Africa has unveiled its pricing structure for the newly launched Lepas L4 range, alongside robust details of a comprehensive aftersales support programme. This release promises to deliver customers not just advanced vehicles, but also peace of mind throughout their…...
Toyota South Africa unveils 2026 line-up: exciting new FJ and six electric vehicles on the way
2+ week, 4+ day ago (526+ words) The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is scheduled to be released this year. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has lifted the veil over the cars they are set to launch into the local market this year, showing a strong bias towards…...
After Tongaat Hulett: Where are the new jobs going to come from?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (830+ words) Dr Nik'Eberl is the'Founder & Executive Chair: The Future of Jobs Summit" (Official T20 Side Event). When Tongaat Hulett announced restructuring that could cost as many as 40,000 jobs, it was not merely a corporate failure. It was a structural alarm. In a…...
Limited Range Rover SV Platinum Edition for South Africa with R6.2m price tag
2+ week, 6+ day ago (388+ words) Only five examples of the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition have been commissioned for South Africa. Only five examples of the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition have been commissioned for South Africa, with each unit featuring bespoke design elements focusing…...
How Zimbabwe’s lithium ban could hit global battery supply
2+ week, 6+ day ago (299+ words) Zimbabwe bans raw mineral exports Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, in a sweeping policy shift aimed at promoting local processing and tightening oversight of the southern African country's mining sector. Mines…...
Best used cars for South African students: safe and budget-friendly options for first-time buyers
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (613+ words) The Suzuki Swift is widely known for its low running costs and fuel efficiency. Turning 18 or heading to further studies after school often brings the reality of buying a first car. For many South African students, having their own vehicle…...
A closer look at the new compact bakkie that Volkswagen wants to build in South Africa
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (697+ words) The first and only teaser image of Volkswagen's upcoming compact bakkie, the Tukan. 2026 has been described as a "make or break" year for Volkswagen's future as a manufacturer of vehicles. As IOL reported last week, Volkswagen Group Africa Chairperson Martin…...
REVIEW: Leapmotor C10 REEV offers electric motoring without the range anxiety
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (875+ words) Not a head-turner at first glance, but the C10s clean lines grow on you. Lets not beat around the bush: South Africans are not going to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) in their masses until two things are sorted out: range…...