According to Lesley Stones “owners of TomTom satellite navigation systems may find themselves lost and looking for an alternative as the sole distributor Core ends its deal to import and support the products.”.

“Core director RJ van Spaandonk said the Dutch manufacturer had repeatedly let SA down by failing to deliver enough of the vehicle navigation devices, not supplying the most recent maps, and providing no advertising budget.”

Core currently has “enough stock to fill orders retailers have placed, and would conduct a handover once TomTom either appointed a new distributor or set up a direct presence here, he said. ” Mybroadband.co.za

This is sad news for South Africans as TomTom added good competition to the local market and had really helped to bring down the rate of GPS units in South Africa. It is really hoped TomTom can sort this thing out before it’s to late.