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CONTENTS
COlUMNS
03 . Driver’s Seat: Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the RMI
03 . Editor’s Letter: Reuben van Niekerk
30 . Tech Talk: Understanding how oil protects your engine
32 . Wellbeing: Rethinking wellbeing
33 . Finance: What does the 2023 budget mean for you
NEWS
05 . News
10 . New products
12 . Industry News
16 . RMI News
24 . Association News
FEATUrES
22 . Behind the Scenes with the TEPA NEC
26 . Campaigning for the rights of tyre and parts dealers
28 . Interview: Barry Canning remains involved following a stellar career
34 . Legal: Drafting a will for foreign assets
36 . Labour: Think before you ink
rEGUlArS
38 . New models: Hyundai Venue Cargo and Renault Captur
40 . Motorsport: Manufacturers committed to Simola Hillclimb
41 . Member Update
42 . Sales: February 2023 vehicle sales figures
Editor
Reuben van Niekerk
reuben@automobil.org.za
Sub-editor
Suzanne Walker
Regular contributors
Roger Houghton
Nicol Louw
Publisher
Wilken Communication Management
Tel: 012-4604448
Advertising Sales
Greg Surgeon
greg@automobil.org.za
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nor the Retail Motor Industry Organisation can
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tions or omissions, or for any effect or conse-
quence arising therefrom. Permission to repub-
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we have made great progress in the standardisation of our branding
amongst our membership.
Three years ago the RMI proudly launched a new corporate identity,
however we noticed that there were still members who had not replaced
their branding, so in September last year we advised members
production of RMI branding material, specifically to assist
our members, in bringing their premises up to date with
the new RMI branding. This enables members to represent
our brand consistently and uniformly, as we appreciate
changes to signage can prove costly.
The new accredited branding has just returned from
the manufacturers and is ready for distribution to our
regions. Accredited RMI members in good standing
will receive free branding, which includes two
small and two large Accredited Member decals
as well as a high quality RMI Perspex board
to proudly display for staff and customers.
The branding is currently being distrib
uted to all of our regional offices coun
try-wide and will be ready for collection at
our regional offices shortly or at our planned regional roadshows later in the
year. Members will receive a letter imminently advising on all the relevant
arrangements.
We believe this is an excellent branding opportunity for members and
one which will definitely assist our members in transitioning to the new
RMI branding and thereby ensuring that the RMI’s corporate identity is
adhered to.
Showing our best face with the correct logo, is vitally important as it is
the one element that makes us distinctively recognisable by industry, key
tee administrators, and most importantly, amongst the motoring public.
It allows the RMI to provide you, our members, with tangible evidence
of the importance in belonging to the RMI and helps create a feeling of
cohesion amongst our members and it should also assist in attracting con
sumers to member businesses.
I thank you for your support and really encourage all associations to
embrace the change and find innovative ways of encouraging members to
make the change if they have not already done so. Let’s work together to
ensure all old branding is replaced.
The transport sector defied expectations of under-perfor
mance in the fourth quarter of 2022 to be the best sectoral
performer, admittedly amongst multiple laggards. The neg
ative impact of the prolonged Transnet strike had depressed
the transport sector’s contribution, with the sector growing by
only 0.7% on a quarterly seasonally adjusted basis compared
to growth of 3.6% in the third quarter.
The ongoing challenges of harsh load shedding, inflated liv
ing costs, high production costs due to high fuel prices, rising
wage demands and elevated interest rates, all contributed to
the country’s dismal economic performance in the fourth quar
ter of 2022. With little indication of a notably different economic
environment in 2023, but rather even lower economic growth
ment is expected to remain dismal and challenging.
This performance by businesses that form part of the auto
motive industry is remarkable and shows just how resilient the
industry has been. But for how long can this continue? Surely
at some stage something has to give?
Vehicle industry experts warn that vehicle pricing might be in
for a tough time. While stock levels have normalised factors such
as the exchange rate have resulted in substantial new vehicle
price increases. In addition, the effects of low stock volumes
during the COVID-19 period could soon be felt in the pre-owned
market. With low sales numbers in 2020 there is now no one to
two-year-old stock available in the pre-owned market and buy
ers who traditionally shopped in that market now need to look
elsewhere, either at more affordable new vehicles or older pre-
owned vehicles as the stretch to a new model in their traditional
segment is simply too much for already pressured budgets.
The industry is going to have to seriously consider innovative
financing options such as plans that allows motorists to drive the
vehicle they want without the burden of a traditional finance to
own repayment agreement. I suspect the current market might
force an accelerated move to the popularisation of leasing mod
els. This in turn will have an effect on the automotive aftermar
ket as motorists will no longer be responsible or have the ability
covered under the relevant leasing agreement.
This all sounds like a serious disruption for the automotive
industry but as always, I suspect that the industry will display re
silience and reward those that are innovative in their offering.
Wilken Communication Management
Advertising Sales
Communication Management for the Retail
Motor Industry Organisation. The views and
opinions expressed in the publication are not
necessarily those of the publishers or the Retail
Motor Industry Organisation. While precau
tions have been taken to ensure the accuracy
of advice and information contained in edito
rial or advertisements, neither the publishers
nor the Retail Motor Industry Organisation can
accept responsibility for errors, misrepresenta
tions or omissions, or for any effect or conse
quence arising therefrom. Permission to repub
lish any article or image or part thereof must be
obtained in writing from the publishers.
www.automobil.co.za
April 2023
DriVEr’S SEAT
For information on the RMI and its workings, visit www.rmi.org.za or call 011 886 6300
EDiTOr’S lETTEr
s we enter the second quarter of 2023, I am delighted to report that
we have made great progress in the standardisation of our branding
amongst our membership.
Three years ago the RMI proudly launched a new corporate identity,
however we noticed that there were still members who had not replaced
their branding, so in September last year we advised members
that the RMI Board had approved a special project to fund
production of RMI branding material, specifically to assist
our members, in bringing their premises up to date with
the new RMI branding. This enables members to represent
our brand consistently and uniformly, as we appreciate
changes to signage can prove costly.
The new accredited branding has just returned from
the manufacturers and is ready for distribution to our
regions. Accredited RMI members in good standing
will receive free branding, which includes two
small and two large Accredited Member decals
as well as a high quality RMI Perspex board
to proudly display for staff and customers.
The branding is currently being distrib-
uted to all of our regional offices coun-
try-wide and will be ready for collection at
our regional offices shortly or at our planned regional roadshows later in the
year. Members will receive a letter imminently advising on all the relevant
arrangements.
We believe this is an excellent branding opportunity for members and
one which will definitely assist our members in transitioning to the new
RMI branding and thereby ensuring that the RMI’s corporate identity is
adhered to.
Showing our best face with the correct logo, is vitally important as it is
the one element that makes us distinctively recognisable by industry, key
stakeholders such as government, insurers, OE manufacturers and warran-
tee administrators, and most importantly, amongst the motoring public.
It allows the RMI to provide you, our members, with tangible evidence
of the importance in belonging to the RMI and helps create a feeling of
cohesion amongst our members and it should also assist in attracting con-
sumers to member businesses.
I thank you for your support and really encourage all associations to
embrace the change and find innovative ways of encouraging members to
make the change if they have not already done so. Let’s work together to
ensure all old branding is replaced.
Jakkie Olivier
RMI Chief Executive Officer
Showing our best face –
accredited branding is ready
The transport sector defied expectations of under-perfor-
mance in the fourth quarter of 2022 to be the best sectoral
performer, admittedly amongst multiple laggards. The neg-
ative impact of the prolonged Transnet strike had depressed
the transport sector’s contribution, with the sector growing by
only 0.7% on a quarterly seasonally adjusted basis compared
to growth of 3.6% in the third quarter.
The ongoing challenges of harsh load shedding, inflated liv-
ing costs, high production costs due to high fuel prices, rising
wage demands and elevated interest rates, all contributed to
the country’s dismal economic performance in the fourth quar-
ter of 2022. With little indication of a notably different economic
environment in 2023, but rather even lower economic growth
forecasted for 2023 compared to 2022, the economic environ-
ment is expected to remain dismal and challenging.
This performance by businesses that form part of the auto-
motive industry is remarkable and shows just how resilient the
industry has been. But for how long can this continue? Surely
at some stage something has to give?
Vehicle industry experts warn that vehicle pricing might be in
for a tough time. While stock levels have normalised factors such
as the exchange rate have resulted in substantial new vehicle
price increases. In addition, the effects of low stock volumes
during the COVID-19 period could soon be felt in the pre-owned
market. With low sales numbers in 2020 there is now no one to
two-year-old stock available in the pre-owned market and buy-
ers who traditionally shopped in that market now need to look
elsewhere, either at more affordable new vehicles or older pre-
owned vehicles as the stretch to a new model in their traditional
segment is simply too much for already pressured budgets.
The industry is going to have to seriously consider innovative
financing options such as plans that allows motorists to drive the
vehicle they want without the burden of a traditional finance to
own repayment agreement. I suspect the current market might
force an accelerated move to the popularisation of leasing mod-
els. This in turn will have an effect on the automotive aftermar-
ket as motorists will no longer be responsible or have the ability
to choose who services and repairs their vehicle, with that all
covered under the relevant leasing agreement.
This all sounds like a serious disruption for the automotive
industry but as always, I suspect that the industry will display re-
silience and reward those that are innovative in their offering.
reuben van Niekerk, reuben@automobil.org.za
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RMI represents the industry at:
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Centralised wage negotiations.
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Various South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
committees and working groups.
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The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), defending our
industry when compulsory specifications and standards are compromised.
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The Moto Health Care Fund, Industry Provident Funds
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asslift Africa, the sole distributor of Mit
subishi forklifts in South Africa has re
ceived MerSETA accreditation as a skills
development provider. The accreditation allows
Masslift to provide internal and external training
programmes for Full Forklift Mechanic Qualification
skills provider registered with QCTO and MerSETA.
Masslift’s commitment to providing high-quality
training and uplifting the workforce has driven the
company’s pursuit of accreditation. The nationwide
recognition of SETA-accredited training means that
the courses completed are reputable, thorough
and relevant. As a result, Masslift’s customers can
rest assured that their machines will be serviced
and maintained by a workforce well-equipped with
up-to-date industry-specific skills, cutting back
on time and productivity lost to error or lack of
knowledge.
In addition to benefiting Masslift’s customers,
the accreditation allows Masslift to access SETA
funds for staff training, benefit from tax rebates,
and maximise potential B-BBEE points. Further
more, providing SETA-accredited training for em
ployees strengthens Masslift’s credibility and rep
utation in the industry and community.
With Masslift’s in-house resources and infra-
ETQA (SETA liaisons), and a fully accredited
training fees.
aguar Land Rover South Africa now offers
its clients the convenience and flexibility to
channels. Through a frictionless modern luxury
journey, clients now have the option to buy new
combination of both.
Together with the selection of the latest ve
hicles available in stock at their most convenient
variety of immediately available and upcoming
hicles from any Jaguar Land Rover retailer in the
country. All stock is visible through new dedicat
ed websites for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands
respectively.
These sites offer the ability to reserve vehi
cles, apply for finance pre-approvals, request
trade-in value estimates, and complete purchase
transactions all at a time and place convenient to
them. This wider choice and flexibility still returns
to the client’s preferred retailer of choice to facil
itate delivery of their new Jaguar or Land Rover.
It is also possible to view and order vehicles
set for future manufacturing dates. Upon ap
proved reservation, Jaguar Land Rover will keep
clients updated with step-by-step information on
the build commencement, production progress,
and final delivery dates.
Total costs are broken down with full trans
parency and easy to understand listings for base
vehicle prices, options and delivery fees. Any
payable CO taxes are built into base prices (with
emissions figures visible separately),
cle nameplate.
The new Jaguar and Land Rover e-com
merce platforms will exist alongside the tradi
tional brand websites in South Africa. While the
are the best places to explore various model
lines, features, technologies, vehicle configu
offer listings for every new vehicle in the mar
production.
ohn DeLorean created a host of automotive
features that are still relevant today. Some
nals, concealed windshield wipers, and vertically
stacked headlights.
John Zachary DeLorean was indisputably a
brilliant engineer and a trailblazer. The car he’s
most famous for, the DMC-12, became a cultural
icon after featuring in the “Back to the Future”
films.
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was of
ficially founded in Detroit on October 24, 1975.
The plan was to build what DeLorean called an
ethical, safe, long-lasting and sustainable car with
the best of everything.
Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Italian designer and
founder of ItalDesign, based the DeLorean on a
1970 concept car he had drawn up for Porsche,
a stainless-steel body with gull-wing doors. It was
powered by a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo 2.85 litre
V6 engine with 130 horsepower.
During an interview, DeLorean alluded to
having more than 200 patents. He implemented
several daring changes that proved his genius.
DeLorean would eventually declare personal
bankruptcy in 1999 which was inevitable follow
ing the crash of DeLorean Motor Company.
JZD comes from DNG Motors (DeLorean Next
Generation Motors) who have also announced
the DeLorean Alpha5, an upcoming bat
tery-electric sports car produced by the DeLo
rean Motor Company (not the same as DNG, and
not the original DMC who built the DMC DeLo
rean in 1981.)
•
We’ve been representing the retail motor industry for more than
•
With more than
businesses, our unity is our strength.
•
Centralised wage negotiations.
•
Various
and Industry-related Boards and committee structures.
•
Various South African Bureau of Standards (
committees and working groups.
•
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (
industry when compulsory specifications and standards are compromised.
•
The Moto Health Care Fund, Industry Provident Funds
and the Sick, Accident and Maternity Pay Fund.
•
Meetings hosted by reputable organisations recognised by government, big
business, consumers and relevant stakeholders like Business Unity SA (
).
•
Professional industrial relations advice ensuring procedural
and substantive fairness when disciplining staff.
•
Chairing of disciplinary hearings and
and Labour Court.
•
Exceptional CPA support at the National Consumer Commission (
and the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (
).
•
Facilitation of a business-to-business complaint where both parties are
RMI members, with a complaint resolution rate in excess of 95%.
•
Training needs and representation via
•
Industry-specific products like
•
Industry labour relations seminars.
•
Automobil magazine and weekly web letters.
•
Commenting on industry topics in the media, and participating
in and hosting numerous conventions and shows.
www.automobil.co.za
April 2023
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asslift Africa, the sole distributor of Mit-
subishi forklifts in South Africa has re-
ceived MerSETA accreditation as a skills
development provider. The accreditation allows
Masslift to provide internal and external training
programmes for Full Forklift Mechanic Qualification
and a range of skills programmes as an accredited
skills provider registered with QCTO and MerSETA.
Masslift’s commitment to providing high-quality
training and uplifting the workforce has driven the
company’s pursuit of accreditation. The nationwide
recognition of SETA-accredited training means that
the courses completed are reputable, thorough
and relevant. As a result, Masslift’s customers can
rest assured that their machines will be serviced
and maintained by a workforce well-equipped with
up-to-date industry-specific skills, cutting back
on time and productivity lost to error or lack of
knowledge.
In addition to benefiting Masslift’s customers,
the accreditation allows Masslift to access SETA
funds for staff training, benefit from tax rebates,
and maximise potential B-BBEE points. Further-
more, providing SETA-accredited training for em-
ployees strengthens Masslift’s credibility and rep-
utation in the industry and community.
With Masslift’s in-house resources and infra-
structure, such as recruitment, printing, material
development, facilitators, assessors, moderators,
ETQA (SETA liaisons), and a fully accredited
workplace, the company can provide competitive
training fees.
aguar Land Rover South Africa now offers
its clients the convenience and flexibility to
purchase new vehicles through a variety of
channels. Through a frictionless modern luxury
journey, clients now have the option to buy new
vehicles online, face-to-face at a retailer or a
combination of both.
Together with the selection of the latest ve-
hicles available in stock at their most convenient
retailer, clients can now also access a much wider
variety of immediately available and upcoming
Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar ve-
hicles from any Jaguar Land Rover retailer in the
country. All stock is visible through new dedicat-
ed websites for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands
respectively.
These sites offer the ability to reserve vehi-
cles, apply for finance pre-approvals, request
trade-in value estimates, and complete purchase
transactions all at a time and place convenient to
them. This wider choice and flexibility still returns
to the client’s preferred retailer of choice to facil-
itate delivery of their new Jaguar or Land Rover.
It is also possible to view and order vehicles
set for future manufacturing dates. Upon ap-
proved reservation, Jaguar Land Rover will keep
clients updated with step-by-step information on
the build commencement, production progress,
shipping schedules, expected arrival in market,
and final delivery dates.
Total costs are broken down with full trans-
parency and easy to understand listings for base
vehicle prices, options and delivery fees. Any
payable CO2 taxes are built into base prices (with
average CO2 emissions figures visible separately),
and delivery fees are now standardised per vehi-
cle nameplate.
The new Jaguar and Land Rover e-com-
merce platforms will exist alongside the tradi-
tional brand websites in South Africa. While the
current Jaguar.co.za and Landrover.co.za sites
are the best places to explore various model
lines, features, technologies, vehicle configu-
rators and news, the new e-commerce sites
at buy. landrover.co.za and buy.jaguar.co.za
offer listings for every new vehicle in the mar-
ket together with those scheduled for future
production.
Masslift receives MerSETA accreditation
Jaguar Land Rover clients can now shop online
ohn DeLorean created a host of automotive
features that are still relevant today. Some
include overhead-cam engines, turn sig-
nals, concealed windshield wipers, and vertically
stacked headlights.
John Zachary DeLorean was indisputably a
brilliant engineer and a trailblazer. The car he’s
most famous for, the DMC-12, became a cultural
icon after featuring in the “Back to the Future”
films.
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was of-
ficially founded in Detroit on October 24, 1975.
The plan was to build what DeLorean called an
ethical, safe, long-lasting and sustainable car with
the best of everything.
Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Italian designer and
founder of ItalDesign, based the DeLorean on a
1970 concept car he had drawn up for Porsche,
which was similarly wedge-shaped and featured
a stainless-steel body with gull-wing doors. It was
powered by a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo 2.85 litre
V6 engine with 130 horsepower.
During an interview, DeLorean alluded to
having more than 200 patents. He implemented
several daring changes that proved his genius.
DeLorean would eventually declare personal
bankruptcy in 1999 which was inevitable follow-
ing the crash of DeLorean Motor Company.
The latest announcement of the model
JZD comes from DNG Motors (DeLorean Next
Generation Motors) who have also announced
the DeLorean Alpha5, an upcoming bat-
tery-electric sports car produced by the DeLo-
rean Motor Company (not the same as DNG, and
not the original DMC who built the DMC DeLo-
rean in 1981.)
A new DeLorean after 41 years
A Driving force in South Africa’s automotive aftermarket
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is a proactive, relevant, retail and associated motor industry organisation recognised
as the leading voice in South Africa‘s automotive after market. It serves the daily needs of its members and plays a key role
in enabling motor traders to deliver a superior service to motoring consumers. Eight Associations fall proudly under the RMI
umbrella. Inter-associational business-to-business trading is encouraged in the interests of all stakeholders.
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SAprA – South African Petroleum
Retailers’ Association
SAPRA represents the interests of all petroleum retailers in
South Africa. Its aim is to improve growth and profitability
for the investor. SAPRA plays an important role in tracking
global and local trends that affect sustainability and help
retailers remain relevant in an ever-changing business
environment. Retailers voice concerns through one of
the seven regional chairs strategically located around
the country, into a National Executive Committee (NEC),
where strategy and solutions are developed. This bottom
up approach is a fundamental SAPRA imperative.
SAMBrA – South African Motor Body
Repairers’ Association
SAMBRA is the pre-eminent motor body repair association in
South Africa representing the majority of accredited motor body
repairers. SAMBRA’s grading system, which was introduced over
30 years ago, regulates repairer standards in the motor body repair
industry in South Africa and instils confidence in consumers and
industry stakeholders alike. The Association works in close collab-
oration with various key industry stakeholders including Insurers,
Original Equipment Suppliers, paint and equipment suppliers, the
labour department and trade unions, as well as related SETAs – to
maintain industry sustainability and development. It ensures the
provision of technical and business management skills training in
order for members to meet the demands of the industry.
TEpA – Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association
TEPA represents tyre dealers; garage/workshop equipment and
tool importers and distributors; auto part wholesalers, retailers
and independent operators in the aftermarket motor parts
industry as well as manufacturers and importers of parts for
the automotive aftermarket. The members of TEPA represent,
promote, sell and endorse the use of legitimate, bona fide,
quality branded products. TEPA members also export parts,
equipment and components into Africa and other countries in
the world. TEPA encourages at all times inter-associational RMI
business-to-business trading, intent on strengthening the RMI
Organisation as a whole. TEPA is seen as the mark of integrity
and fair trade for the consumer, the business operator and the
government. The Association is the legitimate voice of the tyre,
equipment, and parts industry in South Africa and is positioned
as an intermediary between government, business, and the
consumer.
VTA – Vehicle Testing Association
The VTA represents private vehicle testing stations that are
committed to operating within the law in accordance with the
Road Traffic Act and the relevant SANS standards. In this highly
regulated environment, the association represents the interests
of its members at government level working groups and is
committed to enhancing the reputation of the industry in all the
spheres.
ArA – Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association
ARA represents the remanufacturing trade sector. This includes
component remanufacturers involved in safety-critical compo-
nents, inclusive of but not limited to vehicle cooling, turbocharger
and braking systems; automotive engineers who machine and
remanufacture engine components by way of expert engineering
– ultimately rebuilding engines to its original specifications; and
specialists in the repair, servicing and remanufacturing of diesel
fuel injection systems fitted to diesel engines in earth moving
equipment, highway trucks, stationary engines and passenger
vehicles. ARA promotes the responsible reuse of remanufactured
engine components for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon foot-
print). Its members are dedicated to providing consumers with
only the best of advice, finest service delivery, and highest quality
workmanship.
NADA – National Automobile Dealers’ Association
NADA represents the interests of business people who own or
operate new motor vehicle and motorcycle franchise dealerships
and qualifying used motor vehicle and motorcycle outlets. NADA
is committed to the image enhancement of the retail motor busi-
ness, facilitating the interface between dealers and OEMs; import-
ers and distributors; building relationships between dealers and
customers and bringing relevant industry issues to the attention of
government. NADA is the respected voice on all matters relating to
motor vehicle and motorcycle dealer business.
MiWA – Motor Industry Workshop Association
MIWA, the Independent Workshop Association, representing
general repairs, auto electrical; air conditioning; accessories and
fitment as well as transmission and driveline workshops strives
to remain ahead of the ever-changing technologies and best
practices of the aftermarket motor industry. MIWA encourages
members to support inter-associational, business-to-business
trading with a view to strengthen the RMI. MIWA remains the
leading resource for members ensuring continued relevance
and sustainability.
SAVABA – South African Vehicle and
Bodybuilders’ Association
SAVABA members are professional, certified and regulated
vehicle body builders in South Africa who manufacture
commercial vehicle body applications (tanker, coal, refrigerated
trucks and trailers) and bus bodies (commuter and tourist
type). Members manufacture using the latest equipment and
highly trained staff to ensure strict compliance with NRCS
regulations; SABS standards and all other legal specifications
and requirements.
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umitomo Rubber South Africa is set to
ufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZu
lu-Natal, as the production facility marks its
golden anniversary this year. The company has
lined up a series of exciting investments that
will see the plant improve local production ca
job opportunities.
The Dunlop Ladysmith production facility first
opened its doors in October 1973 and has since
been at the forefront of tyre production in South
Africa.
SRSA CEO, Lubin Ozoux, said, “The 50th anni
versary of our Dunlop Ladysmith manufacturing
plants marks an exciting time for us, as we look
to build on this impressive history and create a
brighter future for the region.”
“We want to increase our impact on creating
employment in South Africa over the next few
years and months. We will, therefore, be invest
that we have the capability locally to meet the
turers, gain efficiencies to better serve the local
market, and create a better and safer experience
for motorists on the road,” said Ozoux.
ous phases of expansion at the facility. In 2018
SRSA officially launched its new, state-of-the-art,
180 000m² Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) factory at
the plant, facilitating local manufacture of truck
and bus tyres which it previously imported. This
involved an investment of over R2.1 billion and
marked the second phase of SRSA’s multi-billion-
Dunlop plant’s capacity.
Prior to this, SRSA had also modernised its
passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV) and
light truck tyre manufacturing capabilities at
the plant.
“These investments have enabled us to in
needs of the region’s tyre markets, particularly in
the latter part of our five decades of operation at
the plant,” said Ozoux.
As the manufacturer of popular tyre brands
including Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken, SRSA
strives to deliver the newest, most ground-break
ing tyre innovations.
Stringent manufacturing processes ensure
that Dunlop not only meets, but exceeds, global
standards. SRSA’s ongoing research and develop
ment, anchored by the technical design expertise
of its Japanese parent company Sumitomo Rub
ber Industries, are incorporated into the product
design, resulting in enhanced performance, safe
ty, and longevity of Dunlop tyres.
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as the leading voice in South Africa‘s automotive after market. It serves the daily needs of its members and plays a key role
in enabling motor traders to deliver a superior service to motoring consumers. Eight Associations fall proudly under the RMI
umbrella. Inter-associational business-to-business trading is encouraged in the interests of all stakeholders.
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SAPRA represents the interests of all petroleum retailers in
South Africa. Its aim is to improve growth and profitability
for the investor. SAPRA plays an important role in tracking
global and local trends that affect sustainability and help
retailers remain relevant in an ever-changing business
environment. Retailers voice concerns through one of
the country, into a National Executive Committee (NEC),
where strategy and solutions are developed. This bottom
up approach is a fundamental SAPRA imperative.
SAMBRA is the pre-eminent motor body repair association in
South Africa representing the majority of accredited motor body
repairers. SAMBRA’s grading system, which was introduced over
30 years ago, regulates repairer standards in the motor body repair
industry in South Africa and instils confidence in consumers and
industry stakeholders alike. The Association works in close collab
oration with various key industry stakeholders including Insurers,
Original Equipment Suppliers, paint and equipment suppliers, the
labour department and trade unions, as well as related SETAs – to
maintain industry sustainability and development. It ensures the
provision of technical and business management skills training in
order for members to meet the demands of the industry.
TEPA represents tyre dealers; garage/workshop equipment and
tool importers and distributors; auto part wholesalers, retailers
and independent operators in the aftermarket motor parts
the automotive aftermarket. The members of TEPA represent,
promote, sell and endorse the use of legitimate, bona fide,
quality branded products. TEPA members also export parts,
equipment and components into Africa and other countries in
the world. TEPA encourages at all times inter-associational RMI
business-to-business trading, intent on strengthening the RMI
Organisation as a whole. TEPA is seen as the mark of integrity
and fair trade for the consumer, the business operator and the
government. The Association is the legitimate voice of the tyre,
equipment, and parts industry in South Africa and is positioned
as an intermediary between government, business, and the
consumer.
The VTA represents private vehicle testing stations that are
committed to operating within the law in accordance with the
Road Traffic Act and the relevant SANS standards. In this highly
regulated environment, the association represents the interests
of its members at government level working groups and is
committed to enhancing the reputation of the industry in all the
spheres.
ARA represents the remanufacturing trade sector. This includes
component remanufacturers involved in safety-critical compo
nents, inclusive of but not limited to vehicle cooling, turbocharger
and braking systems; automotive engineers who machine and
remanufacture engine components by way of expert engineering
– ultimately rebuilding engines to its original specifications; and
fuel injection systems fitted to diesel engines in earth moving
equipment, highway trucks, stationary engines and passenger
vehicles. ARA promotes the responsible reuse of remanufactured
engine components for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon foot
print). Its members are dedicated to providing consumers with
only the best of advice, finest service delivery, and highest quality
workmanship.
NADA represents the interests of business people who own or
and qualifying used motor vehicle and motorcycle outlets. NADA
is committed to the image enhancement of the retail motor busi
ness, facilitating the interface between dealers and OEMs; import
ers and distributors; building relationships between dealers and
customers and bringing relevant industry issues to the attention of
government. NADA is the respected voice on all matters relating to
motor vehicle and motorcycle dealer business.
MIWA, the Independent Workshop Association, representing
general repairs, auto electrical; air conditioning; accessories and
fitment as well as transmission and driveline workshops strives
to remain ahead of the ever-changing technologies and best
practices of the aftermarket motor industry. MIWA encourages
members to support inter-associational, business-to-business
trading with a view to strengthen the RMI. MIWA remains the
leading resource for members ensuring continued relevance
and sustainability.
SAVABA members are professional, certified and regulated
vehicle body builders in South Africa who manufacture
commercial vehicle body applications (tanker, coal, refrigerated
trucks and trailers) and bus bodies (commuter and tourist
type). Members manufacture using the latest equipment and
highly trained staff to ensure strict compliance with NRCS
regulations; SABS standards and all other legal specifications
and requirements.
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umitomo Rubber South Africa is set to
inject new life into its Dunlop tyre man-
ufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZu-
lu-Natal, as the production facility marks its
golden anniversary this year. The company has
lined up a series of exciting investments that
will see the plant improve local production ca-
pacity, expand product lines and create new
job opportunities.
The Dunlop Ladysmith production facility first
opened its doors in October 1973 and has since
been at the forefront of tyre production in South
Africa.
SRSA CEO, Lubin Ozoux, said, “The 50th anni-
versary of our Dunlop Ladysmith manufacturing
plants marks an exciting time for us, as we look
to build on this impressive history and create a
brighter future for the region.”
“We want to increase our impact on creating
employment in South Africa over the next few
years and months. We will, therefore, be invest-
ing in machinery and systems that will ensure
that we have the capability locally to meet the
requirements of Original Equipment manufac-
turers, gain efficiencies to better serve the local
market, and create a better and safer experience
for motorists on the road,” said Ozoux.
The new investment drive follows previ-
ous phases of expansion at the facility. In 2018
SRSA officially launched its new, state-of-the-art,
180 000m² Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) factory at
the plant, facilitating local manufacture of truck
and bus tyres which it previously imported. This
involved an investment of over R2.1 billion and
marked the second phase of SRSA’s multi-billion-
rand investment to upgrade and modernise the
Dunlop plant’s capacity.
Prior to this, SRSA had also modernised its
passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV) and
light truck tyre manufacturing capabilities at
the plant.
“These investments have enabled us to in-
crease manufacturing output and meet the
needs of the region’s tyre markets, particularly in
the latter part of our five decades of operation at
the plant,” said Ozoux.
As the manufacturer of popular tyre brands
including Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken, SRSA
strives to deliver the newest, most ground-break-
ing tyre innovations.
Stringent manufacturing processes ensure
that Dunlop not only meets, but exceeds, global
standards. SRSA’s ongoing research and develop-
ment, anchored by the technical design expertise
of its Japanese parent company Sumitomo Rub-
ber Industries, are incorporated into the product
design, resulting in enhanced performance, safe-
ty, and longevity of Dunlop tyres.
Capital injection ahead of Dunlop Tyres’
Ladysmith plant’s 50th anniversary
TELL US WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND
RMI Executives
RMI Board Members
RMI Directors
RMI Head Office
Chief Executive Officer:
Jakkie Olivier
Cell: 082 452 5150
jakkie.olivier@rmi.org.za
Chief Operations Officer:
Jan Schoeman
Cell: 082 552 7712
jan.schoeman@rmi.org.za
Financial Director:
Renee Coetsee
Cell: 082 412 6760
renee.coetsee@rmi.org.za
Company Secretary:
Gary McCraw
Cell: 082 560 6613
gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za
Jakkie Olivier – CEO
Jeanne Esterhuizen – President
Ferose Oaten - Vice President
Mark Dommisse
Frank MacNicol
Eugene Ranft
Teresa Spenser-Higgs
Les McMaster
Johann van de Merwe
Mams Rehaman
Sandra Singh
Charles Canning
Marcel van Ruler
Henry van der Merwe
Lindsay Bouchier
ARA, SAVABA
Attie Serfontein
Cell: 082 452 5153
attie.serfontein@rmi.org.za
MIWA
Pieter Niemand
Cell: 082 812 5391
pieter.niemand@rmi.org.za
NADA
Gary McCraw
Cell: 082 560 6613
gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za
SAMBRA
Vacant
TEPA, SAPRA
Vishal Premlall
Cell: 082 886 6392
vishal.premlall@rmi.org.za
VTA
Julian Pillay
Cell: 082 560 6625
julian.pillay@rmi.org.za
Training Director
Louis van Huyssteen
Cell: 082 560 6623
louis.vanhuyssteen@rmi.org.za
Transformation Director
Nonhlanhla Noni Tshabalala
Cell: 083 208 7161
noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za
Labour Director and
Company Secretary Designate
Jacques Viljoen
Cell: 083 337 9922
jacques.viljoen@rmi.org.za
Danelle van der Merwe
Brand and Communication Manager
Cell: 082 926 5846
danelle.vandermerwe@rmi.org.za
Nonhlanhla Noni Tshabalala
HR Manager
Cell: 083 208 7161
noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za
Julian Pillay
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Cell: 082 560 6625
julian.pillay@rmi.org.za
011-886-6300
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Surrey Square Office Park
330 Surrey Avenue,
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2194
RMI Regional Offices
Julian Pillay: Regional Manager: KwaZulu-Natal
Vacant: Regional Manager: Western Cape
Peter van Mosseveld: Regional Manager: Eastern Cape/Border
Jeff Molefe: Regional Manager: Central
(Gauteng/Northwest/ Mpumalanga/ Limpopo)
Reemo Swartz: Regional Manager: Free State/Northern Cape
Central: Randburg: 011 886 6300
KwaZulu-Natal: Durban: 031 266 7031
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he RMI is deeply saddened to announce that our colleague, team member and friend Randall Lan
genhoven – Regional Manager (Western Cape) and SAMBRA Associational Representative (West
of March.
Randall was a valuable member of our team and his contribution was essential to the success of the
Organisation, which we very much appreciate. During his tenure at the RMI, Randall showed motivation,
drive and compassion towards others.
The RMI extends their condolences to his wife and entire family during this terrible time, they are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace dear Randall, from your RMI family.
ontinental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has welcomed its
new managing director, Matt Livigni, who brings a wealth
reer with Continental.
Prior to joining Continental Tyre SA, Livigni was MD of Con
tinental Tire Canada for six years and served as executive di
rector of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada over the
same period. Livigni succeeds Martin Buday, who headed up
the South African operations from 2020, and has since been ap
pointed to lead Continental’s South East Europe division.
Livigni has held various roles at Continental, including sales,
marketing and product management, with a particular empha
sis on the commercial vehicle tyre (CVT) segment. Between
2008 and 2013 he was Continental Tire’s Northern Region man
ager in the United States for CVT, followed by three years as
the CVT Country manager for Canada before being appointed
MD in 2017.
Having moved to South Africa in January this year, Livigni’s
main objectives for his local tenure are focused on sustainabili
ty. “The number one priority for me is to ensure the sustainabil
ity of local manufacturing of premium tyres for the domestic
market, supported by cost-competitive exports that enable fu
ture investments and the long-term stability of our plant here
in South Africa.
“At Continental, we are excited about adapting the materials
and production of our tyres to contribute to a better, more sus
tainable future,” Livigni says. “For me, this is one of the biggest
challenges ahead, which will affect our whole value chain.”
As a people-oriented company, Livigni believes in empow
ering Continental’s employees while also making a positive
contribution to the broader community. “We need to contin
ue providing opportunities for both professional and person
al development and growth for our staff at every level, while
inclusion. At the same time, we have a key role to play in sup
porting economic growth as a means of creating new job op
portunities for all South Africans to tackle the high levels of
unemployment.”
Eugene Ranft
Attie Serfontein
attie.serfontein@rmi.org.za
Brand and Communication Manager
Surrey Square Office Park
Julian Pillay:
Vacant:
Peter van Mosseveld:
Jeff Molefe:
Reemo Swartz:
Central:
KwaZulu-Natal:
Eastern Cape/Border:
Western Cape:
Free State/Northern Cape: Bloemfontein: 051 430 3294
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RMI4OHS
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April 2023
he RMI is deeply saddened to announce that our colleague, team member and friend Randall Lan-
genhoven – Regional Manager (Western Cape) and SAMBRA Associational Representative (West-
ern Cape) passed away on the 22nd of March.
Randall was a valuable member of our team and his contribution was essential to the success of the
Organisation, which we very much appreciate. During his tenure at the RMI, Randall showed motivation,
drive and compassion towards others.
The RMI extends their condolences to his wife and entire family during this terrible time, they are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace dear Randall, from your RMI family.
RMI mourns passing of
Randall Langenhoven
ontinental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has welcomed its
new managing director, Matt Livigni, who brings a wealth
of experience to the company thanks to his 33-year ca-
reer with Continental.
Prior to joining Continental Tyre SA, Livigni was MD of Con-
tinental Tire Canada for six years and served as executive di-
rector of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada over the
same period. Livigni succeeds Martin Buday, who headed up
the South African operations from 2020, and has since been ap-
pointed to lead Continental’s South East Europe division.
Livigni has held various roles at Continental, including sales,
marketing and product management, with a particular empha-
sis on the commercial vehicle tyre (CVT) segment. Between
2008 and 2013 he was Continental Tire’s Northern Region man-
ager in the United States for CVT, followed by three years as
the CVT Country manager for Canada before being appointed
MD in 2017.
Having moved to South Africa in January this year, Livigni’s
main objectives for his local tenure are focused on sustainabili-
ty. “The number one priority for me is to ensure the sustainabil-
ity of local manufacturing of premium tyres for the domestic
market, supported by cost-competitive exports that enable fu-
ture investments and the long-term stability of our plant here
in South Africa.
“At Continental, we are excited about adapting the materials
and production of our tyres to contribute to a better, more sus-
tainable future,” Livigni says. “For me, this is one of the biggest
challenges ahead, which will affect our whole value chain.”
As a people-oriented company, Livigni believes in empow-
ering Continental’s employees while also making a positive
contribution to the broader community. “We need to contin-
ue providing opportunities for both professional and person-
al development and growth for our staff at every level, while
simultaneously addressing the issues of diversity, equity and
inclusion. At the same time, we have a key role to play in sup-
porting economic growth as a means of creating new job op-
portunities for all South Africans to tackle the high levels of
unemployment.”
Continental welcomes new MD
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tandox has introduced a new Matt Clear
System, comprising two products: Stando-
cryl 2K System Clear Super Matt K9150 and
Standocryl 2K System Clear Satin Gloss K9140. For-
mulated with significantly smaller, state-of-the-art
pigment size, these two new matt clears deliver
professional right-first time results every time.
The intermixable Standocryl 2K System Clear
Super Matt K9150 and Standocryl 2K System
Clear Satin Gloss K9140 are best-in-class, en-
abling refinishers to match the widest range of
OEM production finish gloss levels, from matt
(5GU) to semi-matt (65GU).
Using the latest innovation from Axalta and
formulated for use with Standoblue Basecoat
Standox launches new
Standocryl Matt Clear System
or Standohyd Plus Basecoat, as well as Stan-
dox Basecoat or original paintwork, refinishers
can now identify matt colours on the Genius
iQ spectrophotometer. They can also find the
correct matt colour match formula, quickly and
easily, with the Standox advanced digital colour
management software, Standowin iQ. Once ap-
plied, the two new clears offer improved colour
and effect pigment clarity, meaning a much
less grey or milky appearance. They set the bar
high for high-quality results, with an excellent
homogenous, uniform finish and no patchiness,
even at very low gloss levels. Standocryl 2K Sys-
tem Clear Super Matt K9150 and Standocryl 2K
System Clear Satin Gloss K9140 provide a robust
application for panel, multi-panel and general
repairs.
For more information you can visit
www.standox.co.za/matt-clear
he Lego Group and Defender are celebrat-
ing 75 years of Land Rover with a build your
own classic Land Rover Defender 90. The
2 336-piece set is complete with all the accesso-
ries for an off-road expedition.
The set has a two-in-one format, allowing
builders to create an everyday road-ready model
or customise it for adventures.
Defender has racked up 75 years of all-terrain
expeditions. Instantly recognisable around the
world, it has a unique record of adventure, hu-
manitarian aid and hard work.
The 32cm-long Lego model reflects this with
accessories including a roof rack, raised air in-
take, front bumper with working winch, side rails
and toolbox, plus traction plates for crossing
mud and sand. It also has working steering and
suspension, opening doors and bonnet and an
interior with details based on the full-size classic
Defender.
“Bringing the Classic Defender to life in bricks
was no easy challenge. Defender can take you
anywhere, so during the design process we want-
ed to infuse the set with that sense of adventure.
We can’t wait to see fans’ reactions,” said Kurt
Kristiansen, Lego Design Master.
The set will be available through Land Rover
retail channels from 1 July and is priced at R3999
in South Africa.
Lego launches
classic Defender 90 set
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