

Ford technicians put their skills to the test in pursuit of excellence
Ford South Africa honours its best technicians at the 2025 SE&O Skills Contest, showcasing excellence and expertise in vehicle servicing.

Free State Welding Skills Initiative Earns Industry Praise as Model for Youth Employment
A groundbreaking vocational training programme launched in the Free State has been hailed by industry leaders as a vital step toward closing South...

Strengthening Skills for the Automotive Repair Industry
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has reaffirmed its commitment to skills development by continuing its partnership with Nelson Mandela University...

Ten Apprentices Graduate from BASF Automotive Spray-Painter Programme
BASF Coatings Services marked a significant milestone on 13 August as ten dedicated apprentices successfully completed their Automotive...

Driving equality and skills development in the vehicle bodybuilding sector
The South African Vehicle and Bodybuilders’ Association (SAVABA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is taking...

Defining True Excellence in the Automotive Repair Industry Through Professional Body Membership
In today’s fast-moving automotive world, keeping pace with innovation is more important than ever—especially in the Motor Body Repair (MBR) and...

TEPA and Kids Haven Unite to Transform Youth Employment in South Africa
TEPA and Kids Haven have forged a groundbreaking partnership to tackle youthunemployment, creating real pathways into automotive careers during...

Aphelele’s journey inspires hope for more female youth in the sector
As South Africa marks Youth Month, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), an affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI)...

MIWA short skills training gains momentum
The Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is making bold strides with its new short skills training programme, aimed at building practical capabilities across the sector, especially in small and medium-sized workshops.

Short skills programme drives success for aspiring service advisors
When Anneke de Swardt walked through the doors of Equal Career Services and BCS Training Academy in Centurion, she became the first learner to...

RMI's short skills training programme on track to boost Automotive workforce
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is making significant strides in addressing critical skills shortages in the automotive aftermarket...

SMEs champion the training of the next generation of mechanics
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) continues to drive skills development in the automotive sector by working closely with training...