Suraya Hamdulay, Corporate Affairs Director, Mars Southern Africa. Picture Credit: Supplied By Aisha Zardad This week on Timeless Beauty with Brains, we had the privilege of speaking with Suraya Hamdulay, Corporate Affairs Director at Mars Southern Africa. Progress rarely moves in a straight line. It weaves together past experience and emerging energy, linking lessons learned with new…
BMW’s Rosslyn plant in Pretoria produces over 200 vehicles daily, including the fourth-generation X3 and its plug-in hybrid variant. Picture Credit: press.bmwgroup.com By Aisha Zardad South Africa — BMW Group South Africa produced 79,000 vehicles in 2026, averaging around 216 cars per day at its Rosslyn manufacturing plant near Pretoria. The company highlighted the facility’s…
The VW Polo Vivo continues to dominate South Africa’s hatchback market, while the Suzuki Swift shows a strong resurgence. Picture Credit: Drive.com.au By Aisha Zardad South Africa — The Volkswagen Polo Vivo remains South Africa’s most popular hatchback, selling 2,060 units in January 2026. This performance not only secured its position as the country’s top-selling…
Volkswagen’s Kariega plant, a key contributor to the Eastern Cape’s automotive industry, faces uncertainty amid policy delays. Picture Credit: Carmag By Aisha Zardad South Africa — Concerns are mounting over the future of Volkswagen’s Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape, with lawmakers and industry leaders warning that delays in government decision-making could put thousands of…