Chery has reached an agreement to acquire Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, Pretoria.
Chery SA will purchase the land, building and associated assets of the Nissan facilities, including its nearby stamping plant, in mid-2026.
The deal is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions, including regulatory approvals. The agreement will see most of Nissan’s employees offered employment by Chery on similar terms and conditions.
“Nissan has a long and proud history in South Africa and has been working to find the best solution for our people, our customers and our partners,” said Jordi Vila, Nissan Africa President.
“External factors have had a well-known impact on the utilisation of the Rosslyn plant and its future viability within Nissan.”
Vila said that the agreement allows the company to secure employment for the majority of its workforce, which helps preserve opportunities for its supplier network.
He added that the move also ensures that the Rosslyn site will continue contributing to the South African automotive sector.
Nissan will continue to offer vehicles and services to customers in South Africa, as before, with several new vehicle launches planned for fiscal year 2026, including the Nissan Tekton and Nissan Patrol.
The move marks a massive change in South Africa’s automobile landscape, where Chinese cars are increasingly taking over the market from Japanese, German and American manufacturers.
In December 2025, Nissan’s sales in South Africa reached 1,011. This is far below Chery’s 2,249 vehicles sold during the same period.
Source: BusinessTech
