The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) continues to drive skills development in the automotive sector by working closely with training institutions and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to ensure the next generation of mechanics receive the necessary training and industry exposure. Following the RMI’s recent recognition of the College of Cape Town’s (COCT) contributions to […]
A growing number of fraudulent tow truck scams are targeting accident victims in South Africa. These scammers pose as representatives from legitimate insurers, deceiving motorists into handing over their vehicles under false pretences. A recent case in Gauteng saw a motorist being misled into believing her car was unsafe to drive, only to later find it held at a tow yard demanding a hefty release fee.
The South African automotive sector is renewing its call for a transformative change: a fully transparent, cradle-to-grave vehicle history system. The lack of such a system is hampering efforts to improve safety, consumer confidence, and accountability across the automotive value chain with many sources labelling the used-car market ‘a disaster in South Africa’. For years, […]
This week, the Department of Basic Education released the 2024 matric results, and the country celebrated the highest matric pass rate in its history, rising from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3% in 2024. Amidst the celebrations, many young South Africans now find themselves at a crossroads, pondering their next steps. Juan Hanekom, National Director of […]
This article discusses the essential role of parts availability in the South African automotive repair industry, highlighting how it affects vehicle safety, repair quality, costs, and resale value. SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association) emphasises that a reliable parts supply chain is vital for ensuring timely, high-quality repairs, especially with the expansion of automotive brands and technologies in the market. It stresses the importance of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or equivalent matching parts, and how supply chain resilience impacts repair efficiency. Vehicle owners are advised to consider the strength of a brand’s parts availability when making purchasing decisions.
Juan Hanekom has been appointed as the National Director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), effective 21 October 2024. Hanekom joins SAMBRA at a critical time when the SAMBRA National Executive committee is striving to maintain collaborative business partnerships in order to manage industry critical issues. He brings with him a wealth […]
