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South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026

Sentiment
40
Attention
2
Articles
7
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026 aims to boost South Africa>>>'s manufacturing sector through digital adoption and 4IR technologies, potentially increasing GDP and creating jobs. This event, organized by Exito Media Concepts>>>, could lead to enhanced competitiveness and long-term industrial sustainability, positively impacting companies like PKS Investments>>>, Nubank>>>, Sasol>>>, South Africa>>>, and Reckitt>>>.

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Event Summary

The 33rd Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026, curated by Exito Media Concepts>>>, is a strategic platform for industrial leaders to explore solutions for strengthening resilience, improving operational efficiency, and accelerating industrial innovation in South Africa>>>. The event, scheduled for June 11, 2026, in Johannesburg, focuses on the transformative era of South Africa>>>'s manufacturing sector, driven by digital adoption, evolving global supply chain demands, sustainability imperatives, and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. It aims to strengthen South Africa>>>'s manufacturing base, increase GDP contribution, and create jobs. The summit will convene over 150 C-level executives and decision-makers, featuring distinguished speakers such as Joseph Ndaba>>>, Irshaad Kathrada>>>, Tapiwa Samanga>>>, Sekhwela Mokgala>>> from PKS Investments>>>, Peter Robb>>> from Nubank>>>, Jolandie Rossouw>>> from Sasol>>>, Arnold Reddy>>> from South Africa>>>, and Monama Mata>>> from Reckitt>>>. Key topics include automotive transformation, connected supply chains, future-ready manufacturing, cybersecurity for smart factories, mining digitization, sustainable industrial innovation, operational excellence through data intelligence, and workforce development for Industry 4.0. A highlight will be the Manufacturing 100 recognition for influential leaders.

Key Actions
90 Exito Media Concepts curated
80 South Africa modernizing production ecosystems
Entities Involved
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South Africa
The event aims to strengthen South Africa>>>'s manufacturing base, increase its GDP contribution, create jobs, and position it as a leading industrial powerhouse in Africa.
Importance 100 Sentiment 50
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Exito Media Concepts
Exito Media Concepts>>> is the organizer and curator of the South Africa Manufacturing Show, providing a platform for industrial leaders to explore solutions and drive innovation.
Importance 90 Sentiment 60
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PKS Investments
PKS Investments>>> is represented by Sekhwela Mokgala, Group Chief Data & Digital Officer, who is a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Nubank
Nubank>>> is represented by Peter Robb, Chief Information Officer, who is a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Sasol
Sasol>>> is represented by Jolandie Rossouw, Vice President Supply Chain, who is a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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South Africa
South Africa>>> is represented by Arnold Reddy, Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations, who is a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Reckitt
Reckitt>>> is represented by Monama Mata, Manufacturing Director, who is a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Joseph Ndaba
Joseph Ndaba>>> is the 4IR Commissioner Chief Executive Officer of Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub) and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Irshaad Kathrada
Irshaad Kathrada>>> is the Chief Executive Officer of Localisation Support Fund and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Tapiwa Samanga
Tapiwa Samanga>>> is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Production Technologies Association of South Africa and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Sekhwela Mokgala
Sekhwela Mokgala>>> is the Group Chief Data & Digital Officer of PKS Investments>>> and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Peter Robb
Peter Robb>>> is the Chief Information Officer of Nubank>>> and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Jolandie Rossouw
Jolandie Rossouw>>> is the Vice President Supply Chain of Sasol>>> and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Arnold Reddy
Arnold Reddy>>> is the Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations of South Africa>>> and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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Monama Mata
Monama Mata>>> is the Manufacturing Director of Reckitt>>> and a distinguished speaker at the event.
Importance 30 Sentiment 30
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