AUTOFORUM

Jacques Rikhotso takes the lead as SATMC chairperson

May, 20 2025, 18:15

The South African TyreManufacturers Conference (SATMC) has appointed Jacques Rikhotso, Managing Director of Bridgestone Southern Africa as its new chairperson

SATMC appointed to Government’s waste tyre management advisory committee

Aug, 17 2024, 23:28

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) representing the four multinational tyre manufacturers with plants in South Africa, has welcomed its appointment to the Waste Tyre Management Industry Advisory

Tyre stakeholders partner to stand up against illicit trade in tyres

Jan, 30 2024, 09:48

Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum, aimed at stamping out the trade in illegal automotive parts in South Africa,

SATMC highlights local manufacturing expertise at NAACAM show

Sep, 19 2023, 17:11

To drive home the contribution of domestic tyre manufacturing, the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) was proud to unveil its new Homegrown #DrivingLocal initiative and logo at this year’s NAACAM Show 2023.

Tyre industry body welcomes final decision to introduce Anti-Dumping duties on tyres from China

Aug, 02 2023, 13:06

SATMC welcomes the decision by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel to impose Anti-Dumping duties on unfairly traded imports of passenger, truck and bus tyres from China.

RMI renews call for Periodic Testing

Jul, 20 2023, 13:11

“One of our main concerns is the absence of a regular regime of testing for 80% of the vehicle population.

SA tyre manufacturers commit to carbon net zero by 2050

Jun, 26 2023, 13:49

All four South African local tyre manufacturers have committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in line with global targets.

Local tyre industry drives skills development to address SA unemployment crisis

May, 17 2023, 18:02

“We believe that this industry can play a role in addressing the country’s high unemployment rate which currently exceeds 32%.

Anti-dumping duties could save local tyre industry – SATMC

Aug, 04 2022, 16:58

The SATMC is not against healthy trade and competition at fair prices, but rather against tyres designed and manufactured in China that are imported unfairly into South Africa

RAF promotes road safety & customer centricity

Mar, 16 2022, 23:40

The Road Accident Fund (RAF), in partnership with the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and Western Cape provincial transport authorities, will raise awareness about tyre safety during a workshop in Cape Town on Thursday 17 March