SAMBRA initiative puts young automotive talent in the spotlight
MIWA and SAMBRA host youth automotive competitions in Eastern Cape, offering training, hands-on experience and career pathways for young learners in 2026.
Automotive Retail: A Hidden Gateway to Youth Employability
NADA urges South Africa to rethink graduate unemployment, highlighting dealerships as dynamic learning hubs building real-world skills and careers.
Training Tomorrow’s Technicians
Hyundai and Motus launch a training academy in Pinetown to develop 2,000+ students annually in EV, diagnostics and advanced automotive skills in South Africa
The ABC of Correct Filler Use in Collision Repair
Correct body filler use relies on OEM procedures, proper surface preparation and controlled application to prevent corrosion, cracking and failure.
Hyundai’s Youth Learnership Draws Unprecedented Interest
Hyundai SA receives 33,000 YES programme applications, highlighting youth unemployment and demand for digital-first job opportunities.
SpannerTorque Roadshow Boosts Workshop Know-how and Backs Young Talent
MIWA’s SpannerTorque Festival equips workshops with skills and inspires young talent, addressing South Africa’s growing automotive skills gap.
What are SDVs and what do they mean for collision repair?
Software defined vehicles, or SDVs, are vehicles in which software rather than fixed hardware determines how most systems operate. Functions such...
We Buy Cars Drives Youth Employment
South Africa’s challenge of youth unemployment remains pressing, but targeted initiatives are beginning to show tangible results. We Buy Cars, in...
Women-led Helderberg Workshop Launches Practical Training Hub to Nurture Future Mechanics
A women-led automotive workshop in Somerset West is taking a bold step to help address South Africa’s growing skills shortage by turning its...
Motor Mech Arrives in the Free State, Showcasing the Future of South African Automotive Talent
The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s Motor Mech competition will make its first appearance in the Free State on 1 May, hosted at Martie Du...
Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation has renewed its call for stronger workplace-based training, emphasising that hands on experience remains...
East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade
For most parents, watching their children pursue education and careers is a source of great pride. For Zimkhita Dlakiya of East London, that...