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Workplace Experience Emerges as Key Factor in Boosting Learner Employability
News
3/24/2026

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...

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East London Mother and Son Build Their Careers in the Automotive Trade
News
3/23/2026

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...

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Young Bloemfontein Apprentices Aim for Gold at National WorldSkills Competition
News
3/10/2026

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...

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Hyundai SA Drives Gender Shift in Automotive Apprenticeships
News
3/9/2026

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...

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Spanners, Not Speeches: Hyundai's Hands-On Lesson for the Next Generation
News
3/2/2026

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...

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UK Research Finds Parents Hold the Key to Transforming Automotive Apprenticeships
News
2/25/2026

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...

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Next-Generation Talent Shows Strong Interest in Collision Repair Careers, American Study Finds
Motoring
2/13/2026

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...

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A new chapter for artisan training as MBLA secures Mechatronics accreditation
News
2/12/2026

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...

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Why an Automotive Trade Could Be the Smartest Move for South Africa’s Matrics
News
1/16/2026

Why an Automotive Trade Could Be the Smartest Move for South Africa’s Matrics

As thousands of matrics across South Africa receive their 2025 results, many are confronted with a defining question: what comes next? Although...

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MSX International Programmes Build Tomorrow's Dealership Leaders
News
12/9/2025

MSX International Programmes Build Tomorrow's Dealership Leaders

Professional training across all levels of vehicle dealerships remains crucial for success in the competitive automotive retail sector, according...

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Industry Collaboration Drives Electric Vehicle Training at NMU
News
11/13/2025

Industry Collaboration Drives Electric Vehicle Training at NMU

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has strengthened its partnership with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) through the donation of two electric...

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South Africa Accelerates Towards an Electric Future with Landmark Skills Initiative
News
11/11/2025

South Africa Accelerates Towards an Electric Future with Landmark Skills Initiative

South Africa is taking a decisive step towards an electrified transport future as local experts and leading industry stakeholders convene today...

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