Did you know that mechanical failure contributes to nearly 14% of accidents on South African roads? In this episode, we dive into the "perfect storm" threatening our safety: an aging vehicle fleet, crumbling infrastructure, and a massive loophole in our National Road Traffic Act.

We break down why South Africa’s "event-based" testing system—where cars are only inspected during a change of ownership—is a primary driver of preventable deaths. By comparing our local standards to the rigorous annual mandates in the UK (MOT) and Japan (Shaken), we ask the hard question: Is it time for a mandatory periodic testing regime in SA?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The true cost of worn-out tires and faulty brakes in local crash statistics.

• Why the current roadworthy certificate (RWC) system provides a false sense of security.

• How a shift to periodic vehicle testing could slash the national death toll.

• The impact of South Africa’s aging cars on overall road safety.

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Welcome to The Tyre Show podcast. Today's episode focuses entirely on African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, a premier gathering that highlighted Africa’s emergence as the new frontier in mineral investment. We explore the five key imperatives outlined for advancing the sector, focusing on the push for local processing and refining facilities to secure jobs and retain wealth.

Welcome to The Tyre Show, your essential source for all things auto.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the findings of the TransUnion Mobility Insights Report for Q2 2025, revealing a complex and often fragile recovery underway in the South African automotive market. We look at the unprecedented highs: how the market achieved its strongest volumes since 2014, driven by supportive macro shifts like eased interest rates and critical liquidity from the two-pot pension reform. Crucially, we analyse the competitive battlefield, where new passenger sales soared 22.5% year-on-year. We discuss how Chinese automakers have completely reshaped the competition, expanding their market share to nearly 15%.

But the story isn’t all growth: we also tackle the severe headwinds, including the 24.6% export slump caused by weaker global demand and new US tariffs.Tune in to discover what industry players should do next, focusing on affordability, timing offers to liquidity cycles, and leveraging data-driven insights to manage risk and sustain growth in this volatile environment.