WATCH: Mashatile hails Chery takeover of Nissan’s Rosslyn plant as boost for SA innovation

By Akani Nkuna

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has welcomed Chery International’s takeover of Nissan’s former Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Tshwane, saying the investment would support technology transfer, localisation and South Africa’s industrial capacity.

Mashatile delivered the keynote address at the celebration on Friday, where government officials, business leaders and automotive industry stakeholders marked the Chinese carmaker’s acquisition.

China’s Chery formally took over the plant under a deal announced in January, with the company expected to spend millions of dollars upgrading the facility and adding machinery before vehicle production begins in South Africa in mid-2027.

Mashatile said the acquisition was a signal that South Africa remained a trusted destination for industrial investment.

“Our