Ogihara SA, a joint venture between Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand, started construction of a R1.2-billion plant in Dube TradePort, Durban, to produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa Motors. Production is set to start in July 2025, creating 250 new jobs.
Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand Company established a joint venture, Ogihara South Africa, to manufacture automotive press parts for Toyota South Africa Motors. A factory is under construction in Durban, with production scheduled to begin in January 2026, creating around 250 jobs.
CFAO South Africa, through its subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, has formed a joint venture with Ogihara Thailand to build a new automotive body parts manufacturing plant at Dube Tradeport in Durban, South Africa. The R1.2 billion investment will supply product to Toyota South Africa.