SOUTH AFRICA

With reports of further flooding and severe storm warnings persisting, particularly in KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and the Free State, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry (RMI), warns that any body of water on a road must be approached with extreme caution. Saving ...

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) said it now has three categories in the Toyota & Agri/SA Young Farmer and Harvest of the Year Competition. The new addition, Communal Farming Association of the Year, forms part of the successful Young Farmer of the Year and New Harvest of the Year competitions ...

Born and raised in the platinum mining capital of the world, Rustenburg, seasoned Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa motorsport driver, Michael van Rooyen, only took to the wheels after high school, entering the sport with no training. But, it could just be something in the Rustenburg waters, because Michael’s passion ...

Anyone who has ever experienced the shock of a burst tyre while travelling at a relatively high speed, will relate to this article and, with our unacceptably high road accident fatalities over the festive season, this is one article to take note of.  Just  on 8 November, 2022, a tyre ...

Believe it or not, December is just around the corner and now is the time to get your pre-holiday vehicle checks done before the last-minute scramble begins, says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). “It is ...

The Husqvarna Automower 415X has made the list of top innovations of 2022 as it was one of the 50 selected for a special mention by Time Magazine’s recently released annual “Best Inventions” list for 2022.  According to Time Magazine, “The Husqvarna Automower 415X can mow lawns up to 16 000 square ...

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is running its head office in Bedfordview and several of its Gauteng dealerships on solar power when loadshedding occurs. At the head office, more than 240 solar panels have been fitted on the roof of the building, delivering 110 kW on a typical spring sunshine day. ...

PPE could be the Difference between a Minor Scrape and a Major Injury Personal protective equipment is mandatory when working with dangerous power tools in the workplace, however, when we’re doing ‘odd jobs’ at home or on the farm, many of us fail to ensure that we are adequately protected. ...

Learnerships for People with Disabilities should go beyond B-BBEE points November is Disability Awareness Month, the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the fact that while 7.5% of the South African population live with disabilities, only 1% of these individuals have jobs. However, South Africa is not unique in ...

More African cities participate in survey that tracks the development of urban green spaces As the world’s cities continue to expand, the value of green spaces is being recognised for the vital role they play.  However, it is also a major challenge, particularly for developing nations where there is pressure ...