SOUTH AFRICA

How integrating Learnerships into your WSP and ATR can elevate your competitive edge Strategic business planning in South Africa needs a forward-thinking approach so when it comes to cultivating a skilled workforce, there is one action that repeatedly delivers – the inclusion of learnerships into Workplace Skills Programmes (WSP) and ...

Following the highly successful launch last year at Automechanika of the Blow the Whistle Compliance Forum, aimed at stamping out the trade in illegal automotive parts in South Africa, a number of industry associations in the local and import sectors have come together to form the Tyre Silo Forum.  Spearheaded ...

Buying a car, even a second-hand one, is a big financial commitment and the buyer needs to know they are getting bang for their buck, along with all the things which they most desire in a car. Safety should always be a top priority but how certain can one be ...

Chairperson and Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Africa, Martina Biene, has revealed that Polo,  the popular Volkswagen model, assembled by Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), under her leadership and  direction was the country’s most exported vehicle in 2023. ”Did you know that the Volkswagen Polo was South Africa’s  most exported vehicle in ...

Continuing their legacy of building an environment where employees can thrive, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has been named a Top Employer for 2024.  This marks the 13th year in a row that VWSA has been honoured with this certification.  The Top Employer title is an internationally recognised certification from ...

ISUZU Motors South Africa (ISUZU) has been recognised as a 2024 Top Employer in South Africa by the internationally recognised Top Employers Institute for the second year in a row. The Top Employers Institute is a global authority on recognising people’s practices. It certifies organisations based on the participation, validation, ...

As much as price is a significant driver of the pre-owned car market, South African motorists are now also enjoying the wide variety of quality vehicles offered. Gone were the days when pre-loved vehicle lots might have had a few fixer-uppers displayed in the back, noted Donovan Enslin, used vehicle ...

Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The closely interlinked peril of Business interruption ranks second. Natural catastrophes (up from #6 to #3 year-on-year), Fire, explosion (up from #9 to #6), ...

The intricate dance between skills development, accreditation and manufacturing growth Innovation is the currency of progress and a company’s investment in skills programmes is a testament to its commitment to a thriving manufacturing sector. The very foundation of this growth rests upon the shoulders of a well-equipped workforce but unfortunately, ...

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 may be some issues that need attention. Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association ...