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Global spotlight on VWGA apprentice Tshililo Nelwamondo

Training

7/15/2026

Global spotlight on VWGA apprentice Tshililo Nelwamondo

Volkswagen Group Africa apprentice Tshililo Nelwamondo has been recognised among the company’s top young talent worldwide after receiving a prestigious international apprenticeship award in Germany.

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Stellantis South Africa partners with Social Coding to expand digital learning

Training

7/15/2026

Stellantis South Africa partners with Social Coding to expand digital learning

A new partnership between Stellantis South Africa and Social Coding South Africa will bring coding, robotics and AI education to underserved communities through a mobile digital learning programme.

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RMI strengthens support for artisan excellence

News

7/15/2026

RMI strengthens support for artisan excellence

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 at its National Office in Midrand.

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Hyundai Mentorship Programme Drives Youth Success

Training

7/10/2026

Hyundai Mentorship Programme Drives Youth Success

Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s mentorship initiative is helping young people develop practical workplace skills while creating new opportunities for further education and long-term careers.

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ComputerLogic refreshes PMCLogic to strengthen paint and materials control

News

7/8/2026

ComputerLogic refreshes PMCLogic to strengthen paint and materials control

ComputerLogic has unveiled a refreshed version of its PMCLogic platform, introducing workflow and usability improvements aimed at helping collision repair businesses manage paint and materials more efficiently.

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From Nissan Legacy to Chery Vision: Rosslyn’s Transformation

Motoring

7/7/2026

From Nissan Legacy to Chery Vision: Rosslyn’s Transformation

Chery’s takeover of the historic Rosslyn manufacturing plant marks a major shift in South Africa’s automotive industry, transforming a long-standing Nissan production site into the company's future African manufacturing hub.

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BASF Coatings Becomes Surventis and Begins New Chapter as Independent Business

News

7/6/2026

BASF Coatings Becomes Surventis and Begins New Chapter as Independent Business

The former BASF Coatings business has entered a new era as Surventis, launching as an independent global company focused on accelerating innovation, expanding its coatings portfolio and strengthening customer partnerships worldwide.

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New Automotive Hub Set to Drive Opportunity in Alexandra

News

7/1/2026

New Automotive Hub Set to Drive Opportunity in Alexandra

A new automotive hub in Alexandra is set to expand opportunities for township businesses, skills development and industry participation as Johannesburg advances its local economic development strategy.

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Ford’s Quality Comeback Shows AI Needs Human Memory

Motoring

6/30/2026

Ford’s Quality Comeback Shows AI Needs Human Memory

Ford’s renewed focus on experienced engineers demonstrates that lasting quality improvements depend on combining artificial intelligence with decades of practical manufacturing expertise.

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Plasnomics to Launch Global Benchmark Plastic Repair Centre in US, No Plans for South Africa

News

6/29/2026

Plasnomics to Launch Global Benchmark Plastic Repair Centre in US, No Plans for South Africa

Plasnomics is expanding its repair-first strategy with a new Plastic Repair Excellence Centre in the United States, aiming to create a global model for sustainable automotive plastic repair and industry collaboration.

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SAMBRA Urges Insurers to Broaden Fuel Relief as Repairers Face Mounting Cost Pressure

Industry

6/29/2026

SAMBRA Urges Insurers to Broaden Fuel Relief as Repairers Face Mounting Cost Pressure

SAMBRA is calling on insurers to introduce more consistent fuel relief measures, warning that rising operating costs continue to place significant pressure on South Africa's motor body repair industry.

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3M Cubitron™ Abrasives: Faster Sanding for Modern Collision Repair

Products

6/25/2026

3M Cubitron™ Abrasives: Faster Sanding for Modern Collision Repair

3M's Cubitron II and Cubitron 3 abrasive systems are designed to help collision repair workshops improve productivity, achieve consistent finishes and reduce sanding and grinding time across a range of repair applications.

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