It is not only vintage car enthusiasts who spend hours buffing and polishing their “babies” on a weekend. Most people love their cars. Afterall, it is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life after a home, so keeping it in tip-top shape makes good financial sense. Whatever the reason, you are […]
Mental health and wellbeing are increasingly being brought into sharp focus, and organisations like SAMBRA are aware and concerned about the high levels of stress many of its members are operating under. Charles Canning, SAMBRA National Chairman, says that while many of us understand the benefits of physical wellbeing by eating correctly and exercising regularly, […]
Friday 16th June is Youth Day and the theme this year is working together for youth development. In the automotive sector specifically, South Africa is facing a concerning skills gap and organisations like the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, the largest employer in the automotive retail aftermarket, are doing some great work to encourage young people […]
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) have made history by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide stakeholders within the Automotive Retail Aftermarket with an opportunity to further their studies, by enrolling for a customised Diploma in Retail Business Management. […]
The Meet The Team series returns. This month, we introduce you to Giselle, PA to our National Director, Jacques Viljoen and the heartbeat of the SAMBRA Team. Find out what inspires her daily and why she is passionate about working in motor body repair. Hi Giselle! We are so thrilled to speak to you! Let’s […]
Being involved in an accident, even a minor bumper bashing, can be a massive inconvenience if your car needs to go in for repairs. The last thing you want is to get your vehicle back and you’ve been caught out with a second-rate paint restoration job. Charles Canning, chairperson of SAMBRA (the South African Motor […]