Waterval-Boven, or Emgwenya, “the place of the crocodile,” is one of those South African towns you could miss in the blink of an eye. Driving the N4 from Gauteng to Nelspruit, it takes no more than three distracted minutes to pass it by. But take the turnoff just before the old NZASM tunnel and you’ll…
Willard Batteries, in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), is strengthening its legacy of community upliftment and environmental stewardship through two school tree-planting initiatives held just days apart. On 4 September, the team collaborated with educators and learners at Villa Liza Primary School in Boksburg, and on 5 September, the greening momentum continued…
On 6 September 2025, Willard Batteries joined hands with community members and partners to breathe new life into one of Bloemfontein’s most treasured landmarks, Naval Hill. In a spirited tree planting initiative, Willard Batteries donated 50 indigenous trees to enrich the hill’s ecosystem, restore balance to its natural environment, and ensure its vitality for generations…
For more than seven decades, Willard Batteries has been a trusted presence in South African lives, powering vehicles, livelihoods and industries across the country. Alongside the role as a leading automotive battery manufacturer, the brand has quietly built an equally important legacy, one rooted in community upliftment, environmental responsibility and a belief that long-term sustainability…
South Africa’s energy supply is primarily generated by coal, producing 82% of all our domestic power. As a country, we have a lot of work to do to meet our UN Climate Promise goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Given our collective need to meet these climate promises, the government has pushed all South…
There’s been a shift in the South African car market. According to TransUnion’s latest Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI), on average, used car prices have experienced a more significant increase than domestic new car prices. The report mentions that prices increased by 8% in the third quarter of 2023. The same VPI also revealed that cars…
With a 70-year history, Willard Batteries is a brand with experience and expertise in the automotive industry. Our long-standing commitment to quality means you can trust the performance of every battery we manufacture. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Willard symbolises endurance and resilience and promises to deliver excellence in everything we do. Willard is…
The future of all industry sectors depends on harnessing and using sustainable energy solutions. This is especially true for those in the local agricultural industry, who have been subjected to Eskom’s unreliable electrical services. While adopting sustainable practices is good for the environment, those with the space could create a new source of income and…
When COVID-19 shut down the world, e-commerce delivery services boomed. Locally, motorcycle delivery services like Uber Eats, Mr D Food, and Checkers Sixty60 were flung into an unprecedented growth trajectory. The online food market in South Africa is projected to reach US$2.40 billion in 2024. The biggest international player, China, is expected to reach a…
Generally taken for granted or, indeed, only acknowledged after the fact, the bouquet of modern car safety features fitted to most new vehicles has thankfully evolved at a generally faster pace than the cars themselves. That said, these five innovations in automotive safety have undoubtedly saved many lives over the years: 1. THE THREE-POINT…
