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SAMBRA Awards

Reserve your seat at the upcoming SAMBRA Conference, taking place between 17 and 18 October 2019.

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National Grading Programme

All SAMBRA Members are required to undergo the new National Grading process. Ensure your compliance!

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AccidentSOS

Being involved in a car accident can be traumatic. AccidentSOS will help you manage the situation with less stress.

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Tired of costly panel beaters that can't get the job done? Use the map search to find a SAMBRA accredited member near you!

Labour Rate Inequality Threatens MBR Sector Viability And Employment

The historic practice of issuing Motor Body Repairers’ insurer Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with outdated labour rates is creating havoc in the Motor Body Repair Industry and threatening not only growth and employment, but the sustainability of the entire sector.

SAMBRA Free State & Northern Cape Member AGM Invitation

SAMBRA Free State & Northern Cape Members: Remember to submit your AGM RSVP. The SAMBRA & RMI AGMs will take on 26 September 2019, and RSVPs must be submitted by 16 September.

Report Back: SAMBRA Western Cape AGM

The SAMBRA Western Cape AGM took place on 5 September 2019. The event was well attended, and pertinent issues affecting SAMBRA and the wider industry were discussed within the theme, “Building Connections & Embracing Change”.

MEMBERS: Important Notice Re PRASA

Recent cases of delayed payments from PRASA to SAMBRA members have lead us to believe that this entity is experiencing financial constraints. Please read on to review the actions you need to take if you have outstanding PRASA invoices, or if you are currently repairing any PRASA vehicles.

SAMBRA Member Update: Nzalo Insurance Services

Attention all SAMBRA members: Please review and download the latest update from Matasis Trustees regarding Nzalo Insurance Services.

Sign Up For OHS Training – Coming To Durban, East London & PE

John Hempel from RMI4OHS will be conducting OHS training in Durban, East London and PE in the coming weeks. Register more than one delegate from your business, and you could qualify for a discount! This course is a must for all SAMBRA members.

Western Cape SAMBRA Members: First Aid Training Reminder

A reminder to all Western Cape SAMBRA Members that First Aid Training (Level 1 & CPR – NQF Level 1) will take place at RMI house in Parow on 28 and 29 August 2019.

Western Cape Member Reminder: The Management of Discipline and the Dismissal of Employees

This is a friendly reminder that the RMI will host a seminar on The Management of Discipline and the Dismissal of Employees on Wednesday, 14 August 2019. Space is limited, so book & pay today.

Steady Increase In The Cost Of Motoring

Despite the recent interest rate cut and drop in petrol price, the cost of motoring continues to rise steadily. The monthly mobility basket, which comprises vehicle instalments, fuel, insurance and maintenance fees, is 3% higher than last year, and 28% higher than five years ago.

Celebrating Madiba

On the 18th of July 2019, we celebrated Mandela Day. This is how the staff at RMI gave back to their communities.