Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of the Cars.co.za Podcast, our conversation is with Charl Potgieter, the Managing Executive of Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance, at Naamsa's SA Auto Week held at Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape in October 2025.
The discussion centres on the critical role of the automotive industry in South Africa's economy, contributing significantly to the GDP and employment.
Charl highlights the purpose of SA Auto Week as a collaborative platform for industry stakeholders and government to address shared challenges, like poor infrastructure (ports, roads, rail), unreliable energy supply, and he speaks the need for supportive policies to attract investment over competing nations like Morocco and Egypt.
Ultimately, Absa’s role is defined as an enabling partner across the automotive ecosystem, supporting manufacturing, dealers, and consumers with finance and products, while focusing on developing a clear investment plan for the industry's future.
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In this episode of the Cars.co.za Podcast, our conversation is with Charl Potgieter, the Managing Executive of Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance, at Naamsa's SA Auto Week held at Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape in October 2025.
The discussion centres on the critical role of the automotive industry in South Africa's economy, contributing significantly to the GDP and employment.
Charl highlights the purpose of SA Auto Week as a collaborative platform for industry stakeholders and government to address shared challenges, like poor infrastructure (ports, roads, rail), unreliable energy supply, and he speaks the need for supportive policies to attract investment over competing nations like Morocco and Egypt.
Ultimately, Absa’s role is defined as an enabling partner across the automotive ecosystem, supporting manufacturing, dealers, and consumers with finance and products, while focusing on developing a clear investment plan for the industry's future.
Visit Cars.co.za at:
https://www.cars.co.za
Sell your car on Cars.co.za:
https://www.cars.co.za/sell-car/
Follow Cars.co.za on the socials:
twitter.com/CarsSouthAfrica
facebook.com/CarsSA
instagram.com/CarsSouthAfrica
tiktok.com/@carssouthafrica
Download the Cars.co.za App here:
Apple
apps.apple.com/za/app/cars-co-za/id626789511
Android
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mushroomcloud.cars&hl=en_ZA&gl=US
Huawei App Gallery
appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C100880073
