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Mazda in South Africa has obtained approval from its board to establish a new National Sales Company in South Africa.
The new company will take over the Mazda Sales and Service business from Ford Motor Company South Africa which announced that it would not be renewing its rights to distribute Mazda branded products in South Africa.
The seperation of brands is expected to be complete within a year.
Ford South Africa's vice president Marketing, Sales and Service, Mark Kaufman, says they will be focusing on Ford products exclusively.