The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), representing the four multinational tire manufacturers with plants in South Africa, has been appointed to the Waste Tire Management Industry Advisory Committee, led by Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr. Dion George. SATMC Managing Executive, Nduduzo Chala, will serve as vice-chair, alongside Charl de Villers from the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (TIASA) as chair.

The committee aims to implement the Waste Tire Management Plan, which seeks to expand processing capacity, develop monitoring systems, and support municipal waste management initiatives. SATMC is focused on integrating waste tires into the economy, exploring their use in road infrastructure, renewable energy, and community projects.

Chala also highlighted the ongoing issue of illegal second-hand tires, urging the government to prioritize stricter regulations to enhance road safety and reduce the environmental impact of tire disposal. SATMC is conducting further research to address this growing problem.

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