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Modern vehicles are safer and more advanced than ever but that technology can also make repairs more complex and expensive.

But why is repairability becoming one of the biggest affordability challenges facing South African motorists, and what can the industry do to keep repairs safe, practical and sustainable?

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SAMBRA Members who missed the OHS compliance for motor body repairers webinar can now watch the full recording.

Learn why Occupational Health & Safety compliance is essential for every motor body repair workshop, understand the key legal requirements, and discover practical ways to improve workplace safety and maintain ongoing compliance.

Link in comments to go to the SAMBRA Members Portal.

Career Opportunity | General Manager – Auto Body Repair

A SAMBRA-accredited member in Secunda, Mpumalanga is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead a factory-approved auto body repair workshop.

If you have proven workshop management experience, strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering operational excellence, they like to hear from you.

📍 Secunda, Mpumalanga

Learn more and apply via the link in comments below.

SAMBRA Members are reminded that there is still time to register to attend the ONLINE OHS COMPLIANCE FOR MOTOR BODY REPAIRERS WEBINAR.

📅 9th July 2026
⏰ 12h30 - 13h30

DON’T MISS OUT! Register now via the SAMBRA Members' Portal or your regional SAMBRA Whatsapp Group.

🚨 Job Opportunity 🚨 | A SAMBRA-accredited member based in Vanderbijlpark is seeking a Workshop General Manager to join its team.

If you have experience in the panelbeating and auto body repair industry, understand workshop administration and quotations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

📍 Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

See comments to read more or apply.

This one's for the dads.

The dads who taught us the value of hard work. The dads who showed us how to solve problems, work with our hands and take pride in a job well done.

Across South Africa's motor body repair industry, many of today's skills, businesses and careers have been shaped by fathers, mentors and role models who took the time to share their knowledge with the next generation.

From all of us at SAMBRA, Happy Father's Day!

Would you know what to check when collecting your vehicle after collision repairs?

While accredited repairers follow strict repair and inspection processes, it's always a good idea to understand what work was authorised and what to inspect before taking delivery.

From checking panel gaps and paint matching to making sure lights, sensors and windows operate correctly, a few simple checks can give you added peace of mind.

Here's SAMBRA's practical guide for motorists: https://sambra.biz/what-motorists-should-check-when-collecting-a-collision-repaired-vehicle

The next generation will play a critical role in driving innovation, embracing new technologies and strengthening our industry for years to come.

Here's to the future of motor body repair.

Youth Month is a reminder that the future of our industry is already taking shape today.

Across South Africa, young leaders are helping drive innovation, embrace new technologies, support skills development and strengthen the motor body repair sector.

Their journeys demonstrate that the industry offers far more than technical careers, with opportunities in leadership, operations, technology, training and entrepreneurship.

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