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‘Extensive damage’ to TSAM’s Prospecton plant, but no injuries

29th April 2022

By: Irma Venter

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) says it has suffered “extensive damage” at its Prospecton assembly plant, in KwaZulu-Natal, owing to widespread flooding in the coastal province earlier this month

. Extent of Impact

The local arm of the Japanese manufacturer adds, however, that the extent of the impact cannot yet be quantified.

“No injuries were reported on site.”

TSAM reported in mid-April that the plant remained shuttered, but noted that mop-up operations had already started.

“TSAM is working to recoup the lost time, as well as to mitigate, as much as possible, the knock-on effect of delays arising from this unfortunate situation.”

TSAM produces the Corolla Cross, Fortuner, Hiace Ses’fikile minibus and Hilux bakkie for the local market, while some models are also exported. The Prospecton operation also hosts the Hino truck assembly plant.

Toyota is the sales leader in the local market, and the Hilux the country’s best-selling vehicle.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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