Tata Africa, in partnership with Tata Motors, India’s leading multinational automobile manufacturer, marked a significant milestone with the rollout of the 12,000th locally assembled commercial vehicle from the Tata Africa’s Assembly Facility in Rosslyn, South Africa. The achievement underscores Tata Motors’ long-term commitment to South Africa’s manufacturing sector and its growing commercial vehicle ecosystem.
The milestone event brought together senior leadership from Tata Africa and Tata Motors, key industry stakeholders, dealer partners, and the His Excellency, Mr. Prabhat Kumar, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of South Africa, reflecting the strong bilateral ties and industrial collaboration between India and South Africa.
Congratulating the team on the achievement, His Excellency Mr. Prabhat Kumar, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of South Africa, said: “The High Commission of India congratulates Tata Motors SA on the rollout of the 12,000th vehicle from the Rosslyn facility. It is indeed a significant milestone. I wish the Tata Motors SA team many more achievements in the coming years.”
The ceremonial vehicle, a Tata Ultra T.14, was officially unveiled and handed over during the event to RAM Couriers. The delivery forms part of a broader fleet agreement and underscores Tata Motors’ focus on enabling customer productivity through reliable, efficient vehicles that support uptime, performance and operational confidence.
Highlighting Tata Motors’ commitment to local manufacturing, Mr. Asif Shamim, Head – International Business, Tata Motors Ltd., said: “Milestones are built on trust, customer confidence and strong partnerships. The rollout of the 12,000th vehicle reflects our long-standing commitment to South Africa—bringing our products closer to customers while creating jobs, building skills and strengthening the local automotive ecosystem. Guided by our ‘Better Always’ philosophy, we remain focused on delivering relevant, high‑quality vehicles and on building for South Africa, in South Africa, together with our partners and stakeholders.”
Established in 2011, the assembly facility in Rosslyn has played a key role in localising commercial vehicle production in South Africa. The facility spans approximately 35,000 square metres and has an installed annual capacity of over 2,200 vehicles, with flexibility to scale up in line with market demand. It assembles a range of Tata Motors commercial vehicles, including the Ultra, Prima and LPT ranges, as well as Tata Daewoo models.
Built to modern manufacturing standards, the Rosslyn plant integrates structured quality processes, rigorous inspection systems and contemporary assembly practices to ensure consistent product excellence. The facility reflects Tata Motors’ global focus on quality, durability and operational efficiency, while remaining responsive to the specific needs of the local market.
Speaking at the milestone event, Mr. Jacques Taylor, Managing Director of Tata Africa Holdings (Distribution), said: “Today’s milestone reflects more than production scale. It represents the progress we have made together with our employees, partners and customers over many years. Facilities like these demonstrate how sustained investment in local capability, skills development and operational excellence can create meaningful impact within the industries and communities we serve.”
Through its partnership with Tata Africa and Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles continues to expand and strengthen its dealer footprint across South Africa, improving accessibility to its portfolio and aftersales support. In parallel, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles remains focused on enhancing parts availability and service capability, ensuring maximum vehicle uptime for customers operating in cost-sensitive and performance-driven logistics environments.
*An exclusive preview of the two new models that would expand the range of Ultra platform offering to the South African market was also revealed