Practical support for compliance We are delighted to report that 134 OHS Compliance Files have so far been distributed to members across the regions. However, only 14 members have started the accompanying training, which takes approximately three months to complete. We strongly encourage members who have received a file to take advantage of this additional-value […]
You will recall that we reported last month that SAMBRA had secured an industry-first approval from the Competition Commission under the SMME Block Exemption Regulations. This gives SAMBRA a new ability to collectively negotiate operational and commercial SLA terms with individual insurers on behalf of qualifying SMME members, strengthening our ability to address contractual risk, […]
The past few weeks have reinforced for me just how quickly our industry is changing – and how important it is for SAMBRA to stay connected, informed and ahead of the curve on behalf of our members. Our recent international engagements in Germany and Scotland were particularly valuable. From the AIRC conference and Automechanika Frankfurt […]
As South Africa marks World EV Day on 9 September, the country’s growing adoption of electric vehicles is highlighting how dramatically vehicle technology is changing the motor body repair environment. Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have become an increasingly familiar sight on South African roads. Motorists are discovering that repairing these […]
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is proud to have hosted its very first Welding Competition highlighting the importance of creating practical, inclusive pathways into South Africa’s automotive and related industries. 10 learners from Bergsig Special School put their welding skills to the test as part of the bigger Motor Mech Show / Alles op […]
