The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) announces that Dr Bheka Clive Zulu will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other opportunities.

Dr Zulu’s leadership, dedication, expertise, and contribution to the organisation and its collaborative spirit have left an indelible mark on our company culture and the clients and investors we serve.

He played a critical role in driving the success of TASEZ, positioning it as a strategic special economic zone for automotive manufacturing, investment facilitation, localisation, job creation, and inclusive industrial development. 

Under his leadership, TASEZ continued to strengthen its role within South Africa’s automotive sector and its contribution to the broader industrialisation agenda.

The TASEZ board of directors and the entire TASEZ team wish to thank Dr Zulu for his invaluable contribution and the absolute best in his exciting new chapter.

To ensure continuity and stability within the organisation, the TASEZ board has appointed Andile Sangweni, the current Infrastructure executive manager, as the acting CEO until a permanent CEO is appointed.

Sangweni brings strong institutional knowledge and will ensure that TASEZ continues to deliver on its mandate and maintains stability during the transition period.

TASEZ remains committed to its vision of being Africa’s First Automotive City and to its role as a catalyst for industrial growth, investment, transformation, small, medium, and micro enterprise development, and socio-economic development.