INTERVIEW
Q&A with Michael Mabasa, Naamsa’s new director
New at the helm, Mamelodi-born Michael Mabasa speaks about his plans for motor industry body
The National Association of Automotive Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) recently appointed Michael Mabasa as its director, replacing Nico Vermeulen who retired. Phuti Mpyane sat down with him for a conversation about the organisation and how it will move forward. Phuti Mpyane: Congratulations on your new position. If I can get right into it, what is Naamsa? Michael Mabasa: Thank you. Essentially, Naamsa is made up by the heads of SA’s motor companies and its primary purpose is to represent the common interests of vehicle brands in relation to the SA, Africa and global markets. The organisation also acts as a go-between government and OEMs. PM: What are these common interests? MM: As they are separate business units, the 41 brands currently represented by Naamsa principally manufacture, assemble, import for sale or export vehicles to and from this market and others. They have a collective interest in running successful and effective automotive businesses in SA. Secondly, they ...
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