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Rosslyn

Rosslyn is an industrial area located in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, north-west of Pretoria in Gauteng province, South Africa. The area is one of the country's most significant automotive manufacturing hubs, hosting major vehicle assembly plants and component suppliers. Rosslyn is home to production facilities operated by leading automotive manufacturers including Nissan and BMW, which have maintained long-standing operations in the precinct. The industrial zone also supports a network of automotive component manufacturers and suppliers that form part of South Africa's automotive value chain. Beyond automotive manufacturing, Rosslyn hosts facilities from other sectors, contributing to its status as a diversified industrial node. The area's strategic location near major transport routes and proximity to Pretoria has reinforced its role as a manufacturing centre. Rosslyn has been central to discussions around South Africa's industrial policy, deindustrialisation concerns and the transition to electric vehicle production. The precinct's future development is closely tied to government support for automotive manufacturing, energy security and the competitiveness of South African industry in global markets. Rosslyn was established as an industrial area in the mid-twentieth century and has evolved alongside South Africa's automotive sector growth and challenges.

Rosslyn Updates


BMW rolls out pilot studies on humanoid robot use in US, German plants; no deployment planned for SA
BMW rolls out pilot studies on humanoid robot use in US, German plants; no deployment planned for SA
8th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

BMW is rolling out a pilot project to deploy humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, in Germany. This follows the completion of the first pilot deployment of humanoid robots at the BMW Spartanburg... 


Traxtion CEO James Holley
Traxtion says R1.4bn equity raise positions it for yet more rail investments as market opens
3rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Independent railways operator Traxtion has concluded an $86-million (R1.4-billion) equity capital raise, which the company says has created the financial platform for yet further investments into a... 


The Ace Pro small electric truck
Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie
25th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will... 


First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
24th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 


First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
1st April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Electricity reform-type urgency required to save manufacturing – BLSA
16th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso says in her latest weekly newsletter that the biggest omission in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s February 12 State of the Nation Address (SoNA)... 


Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
6th February 2026

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 


An Omoda C5
MISA worried about proposed higher import tariffs for Chinese, Indian vehicles
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While some automotive original-equipment manufacturers have called for higher import tariffs on Chinese and Indian vehicles, along with other measures to ensure local manufacturers are able to... 


Busi Mavuso
Urgent action needed on vehicle industry, broader economic reform showing mixed progress – Mavuso
2nd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As cheap imports flood the local car market, the government is urged to make “life and death decisions” for the sector – one of the most important parts of the South African industrial base. In her... 


The 2026 UD Quester
UD Trucks unveils upgraded 2026 Quester for South Africa
27th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Japanese vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks will introduce a new truck model to the South African market this year. The 2026 heavy-duty Quester is expected to be commercially available through the... 


Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
26th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


Navara production will end in May
Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
23rd January 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


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