Whether, in view of the fact that major importers of South African manufactured vehicles, such as the United Kingdom and Europe, will no longer allow the importation of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030, and that funders, including banks, are ready right now to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), and considering that Morocco is stepping into the EV arena with plans for an African-designed EV set to debut in 2026, the Government has been galvanised into action to get manufacturers to modify their manufacturing plants for hybrid and EV production as swiftly as possible; if not, why not; if so, what steps has the Government taken to remain ahead of the curve;
2. what steps has he taken to ensure that the Republic’s status as an exporter of motor vehicles remains secure, both in the interest of job preservation and economic growth;
3. whether he provided the motor vehicle manufacturing industry with a clear plan of action and a roadmap; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?