Ford Silverton Plant

The Ford Silverton plant, located in a suburb of Pretoria, is the hub of Ford's manufacturing operations in South Africa and a major gateway for global exports. The facility is most renowned for producing the Ford Ranger, which is exported from here to over 100 markets worldwide. In recent years, Ford has made substantial investments in the site to expand production capacity and modernize manufacturing processes. A standout initiative is the "Island Mode" project, aimed at making the plant largely energy-independent and sustainable through solar power and battery storage systems. Silverton is closely integrated with an adjacent supplier park, facilitating efficient just-in-time production cycles. The plant is not only a symbol of American foreign investment but also a critical driver of economic growth in the Gauteng province. Utilizing cutting-edge robotics and automation, the facility meets the highest international quality standards, ensuring the competitiveness of South African-made products on the global stage.

Nearby cities

Johannesburg

The country's largest city emerged during a gold rush and is today the economic hub of Africa.

Pretoria

The executive capital of the country is famous for the thousands of Jacaranda trees that bloom purple in spring.

History & landmarks

Ponte City

A cylindrical skyscraper in Johannesburg and the tallest residential building in Africa.

Pretoria City Hall

A monumental historical building in Pretoria featuring a large clock tower and 32 bells.

Soweto

A historic township on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Soweto is the vibrant heart of South African history and culture.

Paul Kruger Statue

A prominent bronze statue of Paul Kruger, a former President of the South African Republic, on Church Square in Pretoria.

Nizamiye Mosque

The largest mosque in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring classical Ottoman architecture in Midrand.

The Leonardo

A luxury mixed-use skyscraper located in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Alice Lane Towers

Modern, curved twin towers that have become an icon of the Sandton business district.

Hillbrow Tower

A tall telecommunications tower dominating the skyline of Johannesburg.

More places

Union Buildings

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African government and are an iconic landmark in Pretoria designed by Sir Herbert…

Church Square

Church Square is the historic center of the city of Pretoria, surrounded by significant architectural buildings from the late 19th century.

Voortrekker Monument

The Voortrekker Monument is a massive granite structure in Pretoria commemorating the Boer pioneers who left the Cape Colony.

Cullinan Diamond Mine

Famous for producing the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found.

BMW Rosslyn Plant

The first BMW manufacturing facility built outside of Germany, producing vehicles for local and export markets.

Constitution Hill

Constitution Hill in Johannesburg is a former prison complex that is now the seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

Cradle of Humankind

The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage site housing some of the oldest hominid fossils in the world.

Apartheid Museum Complex

The complex illustrates 20th century South African history, showing the rise and fall of the state-sponsored racial apartheid system.