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NAAMSA MEDIA RELEASE : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Minister of Trade and Industry met with the Presidents of NAAMSA and NAACAM in Pretoria on the evening of 24th February, 2009.
At the meeting there was an open exchange of information on the current state of the automotive industry (retail, auto parts manufacturing and vehicle manufacturing) in South African and the difficulties and challenges facing all businesses in the automotive value chain.
A number of matters requiring urgent attention were identified and, to this end, a Dti – NAAMSA – NAACAM Task Group was established to finalise specific proposals in regard to possible support measures for the industry.
The Task Group will finalise its work by 6th March, 2009 and will report direct to the Minister.
NAAMSA OFFICES: PRETORIA
25TH FEBRUARY, 2009
