# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must position itself as a global leader in future vehicle manufacturing by expanding local production, developing battery value chains, and increasing the use of critical minerals. In his virtual keynote address at the launch of Toyota’s ninth-generation Hilux in KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa said the government is strengthening incentives, supporting innovation and improving infrastructure to ensure the automotive industry remains competitive:
Ramaphosa says South Africa must lead in future vehicle manufacturing [SOUND]
ENG RamaphosaOnManufacturing