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The Kasi automotive sector - steeply growing, yet largely informal
Posted by Admin (JS) 
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11 June 2025, 09:35
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Township automotive services form a vibrant, sizable segment of South Africa’s broader motor repairs ecosystem. Recent estimates suggest there are about 80,000 “kasimechanics” and panel-beaters operating informally, often from backyard garages or small street-side workshops. While South Africa’s formal automotive manufacturing contributes around 6–7% to GDP and employs over 110,000 directly, these township-based SMMEs are a quieter powerhouse—providing essential services to an unfinanced market that makes up nearly 40% of all vehicles. Though exact contributions are unregistered, their impact on local employment, vehicle upkeep, and grassroots economic activity is immense and frequently overlooked.
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