Manufacturing exhibition cancelled

13 Jul 2021

The Southern African Manufacturing Expo, due to take place from November 2-4 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, has been cancelled. Specialised Exhibitions, organisers of the event, which showcases local manufacturing solutions and services, said Covid-19 was the reason for the decision.

The next edition of the expo will be held on May 23 – 25, 2023.

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