RMI members alerted to NRCS Strike
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is a public entity of the Department of Trade and Industry led by Minister Ebrahim Patel. Its mandate is to protect the health […]
B-BBEE due diligence process creates additional strain on small business suppliers
Inconsistent vetting procedures and application of BBBEE rules within the insurance sector are creating problems for many smaller business suppliers within the motor body repair sector. Richard Green, National Director […]
The start of a new decade
I wish all of our valued members, industry stakeholders and staff the very best for 2020. We are positive and excited about the start of this year and the new […]
Don’t become a statistic to road carnage
Although preliminary figures indicate a downward trend in road accident fatalities over the recent festive season, statistics are still alarming. KwaZulu Natal was the unfortunate champion with the most casualties. […]
Roadworthy testing of the future
For the last 30 years, the requirements for roadworthiness in South Africa has remained largely unchanged. During the same period, there have been major changes in vehicles, with rapid advances […]
New vehicle sales show significant decline in January
New vehicle sales statistics for the month of January 2020 show overall sales of 39,475 units, an overall decline of 8.1% for the same month last year in January 2019. […]
Five tips for keeping your clutch in good shape
You use your clutch every time you change gears, so it’s easy to take it for granted. The good news is that the clutch can be maintained quite easily with […]
2020 merSETA National Skills Development Roadshows
The 2020 merSETA National Skills Development Roadshows seeks to capacitate members on the next cycle of mandatory and discretionary grant funding windows and other areas. The workshop will focus on: […]
Revised Generic National Artisan Workplace Data, Learner Grant Funding and Administrative System Policy
The Revised Generic National Artisan Workplace Data, Learner Grant Funding and Administrative System Policy was approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, DR BE Nzimande, on 22 June […]
Road trip done and dusted – some basic checks worth considering
Holiday makers who travelled extensively over the festive season would have had their vehicles checked or serviced thoroughly in advance but now the road trip is done and dusted there […]