As vehicle manufacturers continue to introduce lighter, stronger and more sophisticated materials into modern vehicle construction, the way collision damage is repaired is evolving just as rapidly. According to Juan Hanekom, National Director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), repairing today’s vehicles requires far more than simply pulling out a dent. It […]
Recent media coverage of ongoing airbag recalls has placed renewed focus on one of the most important safety systems in modern vehicles. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is urging motorists not to ignore recall notices. Airbag recall repairs are carried out at […]
August gives us the opportunity to celebrate both Women’s Month and TVET Month, reminding us that the future of South Africa’s automotive repair industry depends on recognising talent wherever it is found. At SAMBRA, we believe it is time to move beyond outdated stereotypes and focus on developing the skills, passion and professionalism that will […]
SAMBRA was contacted as an authoritative voice in the MBR sector by My Broadband this month re complaints they had received from drivers of EVs and plug-in hybrid cars who have sent their cars in for panel beating. They said while the initial insurance process was fairly seamless, problems have emerged with disconnecting the high-voltage […]
Your industry is now represented at the highest level of national discussions around End-of-Life Vehicle legislation. SAMBRA has secured a seat on the ministerially mandated task team, ensuring the interests of accredited repairers are considered as South Africa develops a national ELV framework. Why ELV policy matters for South Africa The purpose of the meeting […]
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Henk Ferreira as its new Chief Operations Officer, effective 1 July 2026. Ipeleng Mabusela, Chief Executive Officer of the RMI, says the appointment has his full support and strengthens the organisation’s operational leadership capacity at an important time for the automotive aftermarket […]
