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Toyota South Africa Partners With Durban Auto Cluster to Launch 2025 SME Accelerator Programme

Toyota South Africa Motors has announced the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster SME Accelerator, a public-private initiative aimed at developing black-owned small and medium enterprises. The programme seeks to strengthen the automotive supply chain by preparing emerging businesses as competitive Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers. Industry participation from established Tier 1 suppliers is considered critical to the programme’s success.

Programme Overview and Objectives

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has launched the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Accelerator, according to recent reports. Sources indicate this public-private partnership between the eThekwini municipality and the regional automotive cluster aims to strengthen South Africa’s automotive supply chain through targeted development of high-potential, black-owned SMEs.

by Alvarez Jordan
BusinessTransportation and Logistics

Grindrod Launches R60-Million Container Facility in Cape Town to Boost Regional Logistics

JSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has commenced operations at Phase 1 of its new United Container Depots facility in Salt River, Cape Town. The R60-million development can handle 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units and features 240 refrigerated container outlets. Provincial officials highlight the project’s potential to significantly boost Western Cape agricultural exports.

New Container Facility Enhances Cape Town Logistics

JSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has initiated operations at Phase 1 of a new United Container Depots (UCD) facility in Salt River, Cape Town, according to reports from the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sources indicate that the R60-million first phase can accommodate 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, supporting regional trade through advanced containerization capabilities.

by Alvarez Jordan