DIRCO Annual Report

Programme: International Relations

Deviation from planned target to actual achievement 2021/22

Audited actual performance 2019/20

Audited actual performance 2018/19

Planned annual target 2020/21

Output indicator

**Actual achievement 2020/21

Reasons for deviations

Outcome

Output

• Isuzu Motors confirmed that it would be investing R1.2 billion into their next generation bakkie programme in South Africa, while an additional R2.8 billion will be generated through the lifecycle of the programme. This milestone development follows Isuzu’s take over last year of the company’s light commercial vehicle operations, as well as the balance of shareholding in the trucks business. According to the company, this decision saved 1 000 direct jobs, 4 000 jobs through its dealer network and many more through its base of 430 suppliers in South Africa. Isuzu wants to grow the company’s annual bakkie production to 29 000 units per annum. In a follow-up with Isuzu, it was confirmed that this project is on track and that Isuzu still considers South Africa as the hub for its operations in Africa. Missions abroad continued to promote all the relevant technologies associated with the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), such as block chain, digital identity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things, and advanced wireless technologies.

Department of International Relations and Cooperation

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