AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund

An Equity Equivalent Programme driving meaningful transformation and growth in the automotive sector 🇿🇦

[Proudly South African @ProudlySA]

At the Buy Local Summit & Expo, twelve powerful pledges were unveiled - each one a step toward accelerating enterprise and supplier development for micro, small and medium-sized businesses. This is about backing the businesses that proudly use and manufacture locally produced goods, and building an economy that works for all of us.

“The growing localisation commitments galvanise us to work harder to bring like-minded partners on board to ensure that we can turbocharge economic growth, re-industrialise our economy and generate much-needed job opportunities.”

This is more than a promise - it’s a movement.

#LovedHereMadeHere

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

AITF was proud to sponsor the #BuyLocalSummit2026 🇿🇦

Localisation is not just policy – it’s a strategic driver of growth, jobs and industrialisation in SA’s automotive sector.

We showcased 4 beneficiaries and joined a panel on supplier development alongside industry leaders.

[Proudly South African @ProudlySA]

Panel discussion now underway:
Enterprise & Supplier Development Programmes in Support of Localisation

Facilitated by Duduzile Ramela, this panel brings together voices from:

• Telkom
• Standard Bank
• Proudly SA
• South32
• W&R SETA
• AITF

#BuyLocalSummit2026
#LovedHereMadeHere

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Full lineup can be viewed here: https://t.co/7nG6bKVYVj

#MI26 #MiningIndaba #Automotive #AITF #AutoFund

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

With 8 weeks to go until @MiningIndaba 2026, we’re pleased to announce that AITF CEO, Jabulani Selumane, will speak on “Deepening & Widening Automotive Value Chains in Africa.” He’ll unpack how localisation & stronger value chains can drive growth in mining & automotive sectors…

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Yesterday marked a major milestone for SA’s automotive value chain when VSL Manufacturing unveiled its new R750m facility in Gqeberha to boost localisation, jobs and supplier capability. With 30% of #AITF funding ring-fenced for women-owned firms, VSL shows this in action.

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Diversified miner @South_32’s Hillside Aluminium subsidiary has partnered with the AITF & @the_dtic to provide about R200-million in concessional financing to support Bingelela Alloys’ continued production of rim alloys in KZN: https://t.co/TrhGQQ2SZZ via @MiningWeekly @EngNewsZA

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

AITF Chief Investment Officer, Tshepo Rapudi, participated in a panel discussion at the 2025 #SAAutoWeek on the #AITF’s role in strengthening South Africa’s automotive value chain. Watch the video to hear Tshepo’s remarks: https://t.co/3t6lTyy7F2

#Naamsa2025 #SAAW2025

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Day 1 of the 2025 SA Auto Week (steered by @WeArenaamsa) has begun! If you’re attending, stop by our stand to explore funding opportunities that can help drive growth in the SA automotive sector.

#SAAW #SAAutoWeek #SAAW2025 #AITF #AutoFund #SAAM2035 #Africa #SouthAfrica

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

At this year’s @NAACAM_SA Show, the AITF showcased component manufacturing beneficiaries – businesses ready to scale, innovate and lead. We also announced the AITF will serve as the SAAM 2035 Executive Oversight Committee Secretariat. Watch to learn more: https://t.co/dDzZhqh9mK

[NAACAM @NAACAM_SA]

NAACAM and @AidcCape welcome 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 as a 𝗡𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 "𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫".@AITF_fund facilitates funding and business support for black-owned enterprises in the automotive sector.

[WECONA Official @weconaofficial]

Jabulani Selumane, CEO of Automotive Industry Transformation Fund, joins the 3rd Annual #WomanEconomicAssembly to explore the future of the automotive industry.

#WECONA2025

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

We partnered with @ProudlySA for the 13th annual Buy Local Summit & Expo on 17 & 18 March to champion localisation, economic growth and job creation. Listen to our CIO, Tshepo Rapudi, in conversation with Dr. @MbuyiseniNdlozi on @Powerfm987’s Power Talk: https://t.co/a0rPpA5i3D

[POWER 98.7 @Powerfm987]

[ON AIR] The 13th Buy Local Summit at Sandton Convention Centre.

@MbuyiseniNdlozi is in conversation with Investment Officer at the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund, Tshepo Rapudi.

#POWERTalk @ProudlySA

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

The #AITF is looking for a visionary Investment Manager to help drive transformation within South Africa’s automotive sector. If you’re passionate about advancing economic transformation and working at the forefront of an evolving industry, apply now: https://t.co/Ty8CXh3VYp

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Meet Viscol Eco Solutions, an AITF beneficiary! Specialising in automotive and industrial lubricants, they’re also SA’s exclusive distributor of Blue Sky’s AdBlue® – cutting harmful vehicle emissions for a cleaner, greener future. Hear their story here: https://t.co/wv6ZgnXsTQ

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Last week, our CEO, Jabu Selumane, had the privilege of sitting down with David Furlonger, @FinancialMail’s Editor-at-Large, for an insightful discussion on the AITF’s current affairs. Catch David’s key takeaways and perspectives on @BusinessDayTV: https://t.co/SlBEY9Yuyp

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Namhla Mniki, Co-Chairperson of @WECONAZA, sharing organisation’s insights and partnership with the AITF: https://t.co/LJuL8OGyzC via @YouTube

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Isikhwama esisiza osomabhizinisi kwezezimoto sisabheke ukufukula abanye https://t.co/asLGTBnEUE

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Automotive Industry Transformation Fund distributes R596m to 67 companies: https://t.co/QEWO089qIV

[AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund @AITF_fund]

Seeing is believing. We’re proud to introduce one of our beneficiaries, Lwam Africa Group, a trailblazer in plastics injection moulding, 3D printing and polyurethane components producing car parts like backing plates & fuel cap covers. Here’s their story:
https://t.co/rrUtUGHJjT