Rosy Govindasamy spent her school holidays around cars in a panel shop from her early teens, sanding, polishing, stripping and assembling vehicle bodies with her stepfather. The bug had firmly bitten and Rosy knew she was destined to own her own panel shop. This dream was materialised in 2013 when she opened Springfield Panel and […]
Often having to be the ‘fixers’ of the family, women have a knack for smoothing things over with a loving touch. Mending broken toys, knees and hearts are often all in a day’s work. But what if your magic touch has to be applied to a mangled, wrecked car and not a toddler who grazed […]
The motor body repair industry is opening doors for young men and women with a range of qualifications they can use to secure exciting career prospects in South Africa. Gone are the days when the sector was regarded as dull and dreary and for men only. Today the qualifications are highly sought after. Women are […]
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 […]
Imagine taking the first step towards a thriving career at the age of 14. Not only did Ayanda Mtetwa, now 36 do this, but that first step was into the male-dominated automotive repair industry. As a proud member of SAMBRA (The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association), she shares her journey with us – from […]
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 […]
