Scenes of flooding at the Toyota plant near Durban.
MISA (Motor Industry Staff Association)
It is going to take “a little longer” to deliver locally produced Hilux, Fortuner, Corolla Cross and Quest orders to its South African customers, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) said on Friday.The company’s plant in Prospecton south of Durban suffered extensive damage during recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal.A “systematic and meticulous phased plan” to return the plant to working condition is underway and orders will be filled as soon as possible.”This approach is designed to ensure a safe start-up, without any potential secondary issues,” states CEO of TSAM Andrew Kirby. “As far as imported models go, it’s business as usual – in fact, we have requested extra units to compensate for the temporary lack of availability on locally-built models.” According to Kirby, it would be irresponsible to call a start-up date until they have the full picture. He expects to have a better idea within the next week.
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