The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), in partnership with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is intensifying its efforts to address the critical shortage of training opportunities in the motor body repair sector. New Training Landscape, Fewer Providers Following the official shift to occupational qualifications on 1 July 2024, the sector continues to […]
In a country where the future of many young people hangs in the balance due to challenges in traditional education systems, Baysville School of Skills in East London is lighting the way forward – one learner at a time. This exceptional institution recently welcomed a team from the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) […]
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has expressed concern following a recent incident in Waterloo, KwaZulu-Natal, where five customers’ vehicles were gutted in a fire at an unaccredited panel-beating workshop. According to a SowetanLIVE article published on 2 July, the fire reportedly started […]
If you’ve ever been in a fender bender, you might assume it’s just a quick fix – knock the dent out, splash on some paint, and you’re good to go. But when it comes to today’s cars, it’s not quite that simple anymore. “Modern vehicles are incredibly sophisticated machines,” says Juan Hanekom, National Director of […]
When it comes to buying a car, colour often seals the deal. Today’s motorists are spoilt for choice with a dazzling array of paint options – from bold metallics to sleek matte and multi-layer tri-coat finishes. But while colour may be what catches the eye, few consumers realise that not all automotive paint is created […]
The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), strongly supports the need for stricter oversight and enforcement in the country’s roadworthy certification process. This follows a recent investigation by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), which uncovered widespread corruption at vehicle testing stations (VTSs), where fraudulent roadworthy certificates […]
