

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...

Young Bloemfontein Apprentices Aim for Gold at National WorldSkills Competition
Three young artisans from Bloemfontein are preparing to showcase their technical talent on a national stage as they compete in the WorldSkills...

Hyundai SA Drives Gender Shift in Automotive Apprenticeships
Women now make up nearly a quarter of all apprentices at Hyundai Automotive South Africa, marking a significant cultural and structural...

Spanners, Not Speeches: Hyundai's Hands-On Lesson for the Next Generation
A group of Grade 12 girls at a Durban school recently swapped their pens for spanners — and came away with skills that could last a lifetime...

UK Research Finds Parents Hold the Key to Transforming Automotive Apprenticeships
New research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a significant perception gap shaping the future of automotive apprenticeships...

Next-Generation Talent Shows Strong Interest in Collision Repair Careers, American Study Finds
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. has released new insights from its Future of Collision Repair Workforce Study , developed in collaboration with the...

A new chapter for artisan training as MBLA secures Mechatronics accreditation
The Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (MBLA) has set a new benchmark in South Africa’s technical training landscape by becoming the first accredited...