What must I pay to MIBCO during the COVID-19 crisis?
Employers that have employees registered with the Motor Industry Bargaining Council must remit the following payments to MIBCO on a periodic basis (weekly or monthly): MIBCO levies; Sick, Accident and […]
SAMBRA applauds insurers for proactive support to motor body repairers
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), whose members are responsible for repairing over 80% of all insured repair claims in the country, has applauded the proactive measures announced […]
Taking care of your car battery during the lockdown
During lockdown having a flat battery, or trying to find help or replacement, is going to be difficult. With dealerships and car service outlets forced to close, it’s a true […]
Automotive aftermarket industry appeal for constructive funding alternative
As the economic impact of the lockdown continues to be felt by many sectors of the economy, the automotive aftermarket industry is looking to constructively engage with government to find […]
The Truth about loyalty
The 2018/19 Truth & Brand Mapp Loyalty Whitepaper analyses changing consumer attitudes towards loyalty programmes and unpacks factors influencing loyalty programme. And from their research, they found that health and […]
Occupational health and the motor industry
Occupational Health is a sub-specialisation of the medical sciences dedicated to the interaction between the employee and the working environment and any consequences of such interaction, which include exposure to […]
Mechanical Engineering – Not just about dirty overalls
The wide-ranging nature of mechanical engineering compelled Moyake Sinoxolo to pursue it as a career field. “When I told people that I was going to study mechanical engineering, they thought […]
Trendy car colours: development, implementation and repair
According to the Global Automotive Color Popularity Report 2019 from the paint manufacturer Axalta, grey came out on top in Europe in 2019. But how are future trends recognised and […]
Compensation for occupationally acquired novel Coronavirus diseases
The Department of Employment and Labour has unveiled its guidelines to deal with COVID-19 at workplaces within the context of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act of 1993. The […]
Don’t quarantine your car
There are countless good reasons for South Africans to isolate themselves at this point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some things that should not be put off as […]