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Gauteng has relaunched the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre as the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence to prepare workers for the future of advanced manufacturing and New Energy Vehicle technologies.
Toyota South Africa Motors has marked the ceremonial line-off of the ninth-generation Hilux at its Prospecton facility in Durban, celebrating a R10.4 billion investment in the future of local automotive manufacturing.
A joint NAACAM and ILO study warns that South Africa must accelerate skills development to prepare its automotive workforce for the transition to new energy vehicles and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Tshililo Nelwamondo has earned international acclaim after being named Volkswagen Group Africa’s Best Apprentice for 2026, recognised at the prestigious Best Apprentice Awards in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to widen access to coding, robotics and digital skills in communities where technology remains scarce.
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation has reaffirmed its commitment to artisan development by hosting the Second Annual South African National Artisan Awards Selection Committee Inception Meeting.
Less than a year after its launch, Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Drive Your Dreams Mentorship Programme is already equipping learners with workplace skills and creating pathways to higher education.
ComputerLogic has introduced an updated version of PMCLogic, its fully automated paint and materials management platform for collision repair businesses.
The Rosslyn automotive plant in Pretoria, once a bastion of Japanese manufacturing strength, has entered a new phase under the stewardship of Chery Automobile.
Surventis has officially launched as an independent company, marking the completion of its carve-out from BASF and positioning the former BASF Coatings business as a major global player in automotive coatings and surface treatment.
The City of Johannesburg is preparing to bring the Alexandra Automotive Hub into operation, creating a platform for township enterprise development, technical skills training and wider participation in the automotive value chain.
Ford’s quality improvement highlights why artificial intelligence works best when it is guided by the practical knowledge of experienced engineers and specialists.