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Automotive

South Africa's automotive industry includes OEMs, component manufacturers, importers, dealers, and fleet operators. The industry benefits from the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP). Governance focuses on vehicle safety standards, consumer rights, recall management, and transformation.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
NRCS compulsory vehicle standards (SANS)
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (warranty, recalls)
International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002 (ITAC)
OHS Act 85 of 1993 (manufacturing plants)
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

NRCS, vehicle compulsory specificationsRTMC. Road Traffic Management CorporationITAC, import tariffs and permitsDTIC, APDP and industrial policy
King V principles most affected
P3. StrategyP8. RiskP9. Compliance
What Encircle tracks for Automotive
Vehicle compulsory specification compliance and type approval
CPA warranty, disclosure, and recall obligations for dealers
APDP local content and production volume requirements
OHS in assembly plants and component manufacturing
B-BBEE compliance across dealer networks and supply chains

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