During Women’s Month, AIDC-EC is highlighting the role of women in this growing green economy. This gives women a direct role in innovative technology and infrastructure. Meet Lesley Ann Cola from Stormsrivier

Thuthuzela Mapoma, an Industrial Engineer and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Specialist at the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape.

Inge van Jaarsveld's journey at AIDC-EC began as an intern in February 2024 and has since grown into a career as a Process Engineer in September 2025.

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has announced a decisive governance intervention aimed at restoring institutional stability, reinforcing internal controls, and protecting the province’s vital automotive sector.

This is the 13th Call for expression or interest in the AIDC-EC Aftermarket Programme. For the year 2026/27 the AIDC-EC is targeting to identify at least 100 HDI SMMEs, based in the Eastern Cape operating in the aftermarket industry, who meet the expression of interest requirements detailed below.

Powering the Eastern Cape’s Automotive Heartbeat: AIDC-EC and RMI Partner to Fortify the Eastern Cape Automotive Aftermarket Ecosystem in the Eastern Cape and assist standards compliance for SMMEs.

Following the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, The CEO of the AIDC-EC, Mr Thabo Shenxane, acknowledges key strategic priorities for investments and welcomes the following key interventions mentioned in the address.

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) hereby advises members of the public and electric vehicle (EV) users that the EV charging station located on Aquarium Road, Quigney, East London, is currently offline and unavailable for public use until further notice.

Empowering women, empowering industries – this mantra resonated deeply at the Automotive Industry Development Centre-Eastern Cape’s...