AUTOFORUM

MISA comment - South Africa is grateful to be included in AGOA for now

Feb, 10 2026, 11:44

MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, welcomes South Africa’s inclusion in the extension of AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) as it will benefit the country’s vehicle and automotive part exports.

MISA comment - South Africa missed the bus

Sep, 30 2025, 23:01

“As majority trade union in the retail motor industry we believe Government underestimated the seriousness of the situation and the devastating impact thereof on the South African economy for too long

MISA comment - South Africa can't afford a U.S. boycott

Feb, 12 2025, 12:32

Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says South Africa’s dire economy cannot afford being excluded from U.S. trade law giving duty-free access to the U.S. market on certain products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries, S

Threat of AGOA expulsion poses bumpy ride ahead for tyre and component sector

Feb, 12 2025, 12:28

Petzer says it is not just about losing market share - it is about the domino effect. “Our concern is that if exports drop, so does demand for locally produced rubber, manufacturing equipment, and logistics services.

Africa is on the move

Nov, 06 2023, 11:09

Africa wants to produce finished products and wants to earn the full value of those products. We value our relationship with the United States of America