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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020

IGNITING THE SPARK
ARA is ready for a new decade   AUTOMATED DRIVING
                                                One step closer

      NEWLY APPOINTED
THE 2020 BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS
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CONTENTS – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020
           COLUMNS
      05   Driver’s Seat: Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the RMI
      07   Editor’s Letter: Kate Kennedy
      09   merSETA: Wayne Adams; Acting CEO
      66   Tailpiece: Ford Wildlife Foundation provides mobility

           UPDATES
P18
      12   RMI news
      16   Outlook for SAMBRA
      18   Computers on wheels
      26   Maintenance is crucial

           INDUSTRY NEWS

      20   Golf supports education
      31   ZF highlights progression toward automated driving
P20
      32   Taxi industry urged to “go green”
      33   Investing in the future
      34   Tata enriches lives of youth
      36   Free State graduates return from China
      37   Helping learners put their best foot forward
      42   Can bodyshops capitalise on consumer impatience?
      50   Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control tech is a force
           to be reckoned with
P50   56   Goodyear to purchase dynamic driving simulator
      58   VW honours 2019’s best trainee
      60   Audi SA’s leadership changes

           COVER STORY

      22   Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association
           ARA is ready for a new chapter

           FEATURE

      38   Tech Talk
           Playing with numbers
      44   Labour Law
           Negligence in the workplace
      54   Less bounce to the ounce
           Shock absorbers in the spotlight
      46   Legal Eagle
           Business rescue remedies to creditors
      62   Workshop
           Fixes for the Fiat 500X and the Subaru WRX

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BELONGING IS
     BETTER BUSINESS

               Here’s why…
               e Legacy and unity
                   • We’ve been representing the retail motor industry for more than 100 years.
                   • With more than 8,000-member businesses, our unity is our strength.

               e Your voice
                   RMI represents the industry at:
                   • Centralised wage negotiations.
                   • Various MIBCO and Industry-related Boards and committee structures.
                   • Various South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) committees and working groups.
                   • The National Regulator for Compulsory specifications (NRCS), defending our 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 (BUSA).

               e Supports your business
                    • Professional industrial relations advice ensuring procedural and substantive fairness when disciplining
                      staff.
                    • Chairing of disciplinary hearings and AUTOMATIC entry at the CCMA, DRC and Labour Court.
                    • Exceptional CPA support at the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and the Motor Industry
                      Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA).
                    • 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 merSETA and W&RSETA.
                    • Industry-specific products like RMI4BEE, RMI4LAW, RMI4OHS and RMI4SURE.

               e Keeps you in the know
                    • 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.

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DRIVER’S SEAT

                                   The start of a new decade
                                   And the evolution of a new-
                                   look automotive industry

                                                 Where belonging matters

I
  wish all of our valued members, industry       which can be easily downloaded from our      downgrade to junk status by Moody’s
  stakeholders and staff the very best for       website. This is an easy and quick way to    and other rating agencies; pressure from
  2020. We are positive and excited about the    access Automobil.                            load shedding and Eskom’s inability to
start of this year and the new stories we will                                                provide sustainable power for businesses
be sharing with you through Automobil.           We are living in changing and dynamic        and industry to produce and deliver
                                                 times with artificial intelligence (AI),     products and services coupled with a lack
As mentioned in the last edition we have         robotics and automation being applied        of appropriate skills and leadership to
launched the new RMI and associational           to create ingenious innovations and          save our country from a total collapse will
logos and merged 13 associations into eight.     speeding up the evolution of industries.     colour our business landscape this year. A
Each of the logos has been simplified and        The retail motor environment is no           collective effort, effective co-operation and
modernised, whilst still retaining its unique    exception. We will need to keep abreast      collaborative relationships amongst all key
essence and rich heritage.                       of this fast-moving transformation,          stakeholders are therefore fundamental as
                                                 especially around customer care and after-   we enter the year 2020.
This change has also prompted us to re-          sales service issues.
look how Automobil is managed in 2020                                                         We hope you enjoy our latest edition.
and we felt it made sense, in line with the      A priority of the RMI will be to ensure we   The focus of this edition is on one
general trend in printed media worldwide, to     ready our members for these changes          of our newly-merged associations,
reduce the publication of our magazine from      through awareness, education, and            the Automotive Remanufacturers’
monthly to every second month. We will           skills development. I have no doubt          Association (ARA). ARA represents the
focus on six excellent issues which will each    our objectives and actions this year         remanufacturing trade sector. ARA
enjoy a two-month shelf life, commencing         will influence not only the automotive       promotes the responsible reuse of
with this edition.                               industry, but generations to come. A new-    remanufactured engine components for a
                                                 look automotive industry is no longer a      ‘greener’ environment (carbon footprint).
The magazine remains an important and            dream. It is happening and it is happening   Its members are dedicated to providing
valued source of information for the industry.   at a rapid rate. How our members and         consumers with only the best advice,
During the next few months we will be            business owners think about their future     finest service delivery, and highest quality
carrying out some further research to ensure     in the industry, how they prepare for        workmanship.
both our content, and the platform on which      the change and most importantly how
it is presented, remains relevant, appropriate   they meet the ever increasing demands        The RMI and its various associations and
and in line with changing media trends           of consumers will largely be influenced      structures remain committed to making a
and the growth in digital news. We will be       by our actions and aspirations at the        difference in the lives of business owners
contacting readers and would appreciate your     beginning of this new decade.                and the economy going forward. Our
input in this regard.                                                                         hope is that 2020 be the beginning
                                                 We all are faced with concerning external    of great and lasting outcomes in the
We will continue to share weekly news in         challenges over which we have little or no   automotive industry – outcomes we can all
our RMI web letter. We will also continue        control. An ongoing low growth economy       be proud of in time to come.
producing a digital version of the magazine      and performance with the threat of a         Jakkie Olivier

                      For information on the RMI and its workings, visit www.rmi.org.za or call 011 886 6300

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                                         Regular maintenance FTW
                                         W
                                                     hen you look at the     to regular maintenance at a local dealership. And to ensure that
                                                     cost of living today,   I’m able to get my car serviced every year, I have signed up for a
                                                     you know that the       maintenance plan since the initial two-year plan expired. I pay a
                                         old tradition of replacing your     monthly fee to a third party which allows me to drop my car at the
                                         vehicle every three to five years   dealership once a year without having to worry about paying for
                                         is just not possible anymore.       the standard service.
                                         Even if you stick to demo
                 Editor: Kate Kennedy    models of small cars, the costs     On page 26, Dewald Ranft, Chairman of MIWA, explains why it’s
                                         involved with a new set of          so important to keep a regular maintenance schedule, and it’s not
                                         wheels doesn’t allow for many       all about the eventual resale value.
               people to update their rides too often. Research by the
               AA reveals that 40% of respondents are holding onto           Also in this issue, we look at the impact artificial intelligence is
               their vehicles for up to 10 years.                            having on the retail motor sector (page 28); the recipients of Ford
                                                                             Rangers as part of the company's wildlife conservation project
            My little Kia Rio is going on for nine years and, at just over   (page 66); and how Castrol’s liquid engineering is helping to drive
            100,000km, has not had any major problems. Admittedly,           down the cost of ownership (page 31).
            there are a few body work repairs that I haven’t seen to
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RMI EXECUTIVES                RMI BOARD MEMBERS                RMI DIRECTORS                   RMI HEAD OFFICE

Chief Executive Officer:      Jakkie Olivier - CEO             ARA                             Danelle van der Merwe
Jakkie Olivier                Jeánne Esterhuizen - President   Attie Serfontein                Brand and Communication Manager
                                                               Cell: 082 452 5153              Cell: 082 926 5846
Cell: 082 452 5150            Frans Maritz - Vice President
                                                                                               danelle.vandermerwe@rmi.org.za
jakkie.olivier@rmi.org.za     Vuyani Mpofu                     attie.serfontein@rmi.org.za
Chief Operations Officer:     Jeremiah Modiba - Advocate       MIWA                            Nonhlanhla Noni Tshabalala
Jan Schoeman                  Ferose Oaten                     Pieter Niemand                  HR Manager
Cell: 082 552 7712            Mark Dommisse                    Cell: 082 812 5391              Cell: 083 208 7161
jan.schoeman@rmi.org.za       Frank MacNicol                   pieter.niemand@rmi.org.za       noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za
Financial Director:           Eugene Ranft                     NADA
                                                                                               Julian Pillay
Renee Coetsee                 Lindsay Bouchier                 Gary McCraw                     Regulatory Compliance Manager
Cell: 082 412 6760            Riaan Botha                      Cell: 082 560 6613              Cell: 082 560 6625
renee.coetsee@rmi.org.za      Les McMaster                     gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za          julian.pillay@rmi.org.za
Company Secretary:            Andrea Bogner                    SAMBRA
Gary McCraw                   Sello Molemela                   Richard Green                   011-886-6300
Cell: 082 560 6613            Eduan Naude                      Cell: 082 378 4899              www.rmi.org.za
gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za                                         richard.green@rmi.org.za        Surrey Square Office Park
                              George Jacovides
                                                                                               330 Surrey Avenue
                              Charles Canning                  SAPRA
                                                                                               Ferndale, Randburg
                              Danie Fourie                     Vishal Premlall
                                                                                               2194
                              Trevor Gordon                    Cell: 082 886 6392
                                                               vishal.premlall@rmi.org.za
                                                                                               RMI REGIONAL OFFICES
                                                               TEPA
                                                               Hedley Judd                     Julian Pillay: Regional Manager: KZN
                                                               Cell: 071 892 1475              Joy Oldale: Regional Manager: Western
RMI PARTNERS                                                   hedley.judd@rmi.org.za          Cape
                                                               VTA, SAVABA                     Erwin Stroebel: Regional Manager:
RMI4Sure 0860-104-202       RMI4BEE 0861-764-233               Julian Pillay                   Eastern Cape/Border
RMI4Law 0861-668-677        RMI4OHS 012-998-7139               Cell: 082 560 6625              Jeff Molefe: Regional Manager: Central
                                                                                               Jacques Viljoen: Regional Manager: Free
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                                                               TRAINING
                                                               Louis van Huyssteen             Highveld: Randburg: 011-886-6300
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                                                               louis.vanhuyssteen@rmi.org.za   KwaZulu-Natal: Durban: 031-266-7031
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INDUSTRY
                                                                                    COMMENT

                                             Graduates enter
                                             the workforce
Wayne Adams, merSETA Acting CEO

Opportunities abound for companies following the successful ’19 Matric class.

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          ith the highest pass rate in       contribution a single apprentice can      Exports of passenger cars, in particular,
          25 years, companies in the         make during the training period.          registered a substantial rise, in volume
          mer-sector are spoiled for                                                   terms, of 17.7%.
choice from a large pool of candidates for   Companies interested in training in
apprenticeships and learnerships.            the Automotive Mechanic, Automotive       Many don’t realise that total automotive
                                             Spray Painter and Automotive              revenue in South Africa amounted to
The ’19 Matric class opens wonderful         Body Repairer disciplines can easily      R503 billion in 2018. Figures for 2019
breaks for manufacturing, engineering        calculate their financial returns on      will certainly show an increase given the
and related companies to gear up their       apprenticeships. This tool is available   higher exports.
training for greater demand, given           via the merSETA website.
the vast opportunities that are arising                                                This alone should encourage you,
from the highly successful investment        Although domestic new vehicle sales       company owners, to take on apprentices
conferences held by President Cyril          declined again up to December 2019,       and increase training ventures at your
Ramaphosa.                                   there has been substantial growth in      premises.
                                             our vehicle exports.
Our Return on Investment tool, which we                                                Make use of the opportunity to engage
launched last year with the Retail Motor     According to NAAMSA, vehicle              new apprentices and launch learnerships
Industry Organisation, makes it clear that   exports registered another annual         as the ’19 Matric class enters the job
investment in training can have up to        record with total exports at 386,863      market in the next few months.
200% return within the first two years.      units which is an improvement of
                                             35,724 vehicle exports or a gain of       'Till next month!
This tool enables a company to quickly       10,2% compared to the 351,139             Wayne Adams
and simply estimate the potential            vehicles exported in 2018.                merSETA Acting CEO

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The 2020 RMI Board

                                         Jeánne Esterhuizen         Non-Executive Director (RMI President)
                                         Frans Maritz               TEPA Chairperson (RMI Vice-President)
                                         Jakkie Olivier             Chief Executive Officer
                                         Vuyani Mpofu               Non-Executive Director
                                         Advocate Jeremiah Modiba   Non-Executive Director
                                         Jan Schoeman               Chief Operations Officer
                                         Eduan Naude                SAVABA National Chairperson
                                         Riaan Botha                RMI Eastern Cape Regional Chairperson

T
      he RMI’s leadership for 2020 and   George Jacovides           RMI KwaZulu Natal Regional Chairperson
      2021 was chosen and sworn into
                                         Danie Fourie               RMI Free State / Northern Cape Regional Chairperson
      office in 2019. Serving on the
Board are business persons who have      Andrea Bogner              RMI Highveld Regional Chairperson
been elected by the RMI’s regional and   Eugene Ranft               MIWA National Chairperson
constituent association’s committee      Mark Dommisse              NADA National Chairperson
structure, together with non-executive
                                         Trevor Gordon              Vice-Chairperson RMI Labour Executive Committee
directors appointed from the broader
business community and the CEO of        Ferose Oaten               VTA National Chairperson & RMI Western Cape Regional Chairperson
the RMI. Jeánne Esterhuizen was, once    Frank MacNicol             ARA National Chairperson
again, reappointed as President and      Lindsay Bouchier           RMI Border Regional & RMI Labour Executive Committee Chairperson
Frans Maritz was elected as Vice-
                                         Les McMaster               RMI Northern Regional Chairperson
President for 2020 and 2021. The RMI
                                         Charles Canning            SAMBRA National Chairperson
strategic objectives will continue to
be actively driven by the RMI Board      Sello Molemela             SAPRA National Chairperson
of Directors together with the RMI’s     Gary McCraw                Company Secretary
Senior Executives for the ultimate       Renee Coetsee              Financial Director
benefit of all members.

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Jeánne Esterhuizen,                      Frans Maritz, TEPA Chairperson (RMI Vice-   Jakkie Olivier, Chief Executive Officer
    Non-Executive Director (RMI President)   President)

  Vuyani Mpofu,                              Advocate Jeremiah Modiba, Non-Executive     Jan Schoeman, Chief Operations Officer
  Non-Executive Director                     Director

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RMI
      NEWS

                                                                                                Danie Fourie, RMI Free State
 Eduan Naude, SAVABA National   Riaan Botha, RMI Eastern Cape   George Jacovides, RMI KwaZulu   Northern Cape Regional
 Chairperson                    Regional Chairperson            Natal Regional Chairperson      Chairperson

                                                                                                Trevor Gordon, Vice-
 Andrea Bogner, RMI Highveld    Eugene Ranft, MIWA National     Mark Dommisse, NADA             Chairperson RMI Labour
 Regional Chairperson           Chairperson                     National Chairperson            Executive Committee

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Lindsay Bouchier, RMI Border
Ferose Oaten, VTA National    Frank MacNicol, ARA National   Regional Chairperson and       Les McMaster, RMI Northern
Chairperson and RMI Western   Chairperson                    Chairperson RMI Labour         Regional Chairperson
Cape Regional Chairperson                                    Executive Committee

Charles Canning, SAMBRA       Sello Molemela,                Gary McCraw, Company           Renee Coetsee, Financial
National Chairperson          SAPRA National Chairperson     Secretary                      Director

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      NEWS

Outlook for
SAMBRA
There will be some significant changes for the motor body
                                                                                           Richard Green, National Director SAMBRA
repair (MBR) sector in 2020.

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  t’s not going to be business as usual      without it repair quality will suffer.       Government needs to look at
  says Richard Green, National Director      SAMBRA will continue to focus on cost        encouraging investment in this
  of the South African Motor Body            reduction of these programmes,” he says.     industrial sector. A fair, unrestricted
Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a                                                        and competitive business environment
proud association of the Retail Motor        If OEMs wish to maintain the current         in the MBR sector will grow small
Industry Organisation (RMI) and              part supply levels, they will need to seek   businesses and stimulate employment.
the custodian of industry standards          more effective and production efficient      “As a sector we strongly reject any
and sustainability in the sector.            mechanisms. “The cost of premium             bias, no matter what form it takes
                                             vehicle parts is currently not sustainable   and will robustly oppose any form of
SAMBRA, whose members are                    and alternative parts manufacturers          unfair business practice,” says Green.
responsible for repairing over 80%           have already made significant inroads
of all insured repair claims in the          into the genuine parts market. Unless        But business growth won’t happen in
country, interface with all the key          OEMs produce creative and effective          the large MBR business sector. “We
players in the formal MBR sector             alternatives, the erosion of their market    believe the real growth opportunity
including short term motor insurers;         share will continue. An additional           lies in small business sector that
insurer intermediaries; OEM approval         impact is the increase in effective repair   can remain agile in service offering,
programmes; OEM and alternative part         technology which allows MBRs to repair       and will, in future, be multi-faceted
suppliers; paint and equipment suppliers     panels that were previously replaced.        under the same ‘roof’ focussing on
and MBRs servicing that market.                                                           Non-Structural Repair (NSR) MBR work
                                             SAMBRA’S right of lien will, in our          and allied services. As an industry we
Green anticipates a decline in               view, negate insurers’ parts purchase/       are committed to working tirelessly with
intermediary participants in the short       payment strategy,” says Green.               all of our business partners to ensure
term insurance sector and an increase                                                     a sustainable trading environment.”
in direct motor insurance – potentially      In the paint and equipment sector,
more effective business partners             more local production is a necessity as      The MBR industry will need to
than intermediary-driven insurers.           only a small percentage of paint and         regroup, regain sector independence
                                             equipment supplied to the MBR market         and focus on production efficiencies
“Direct insurance models better              in South Africa is locally produced.         by developing skill and using of
suit our industry, as the current            “There has never been a better time          best available repair technology to
system is administratively ineffective       to be in the collision repair industry –     maximise profit margins. “We owe
and expensive,” he says.                     because of the opportunities arising         our customers the best possible level
                                             through consolidation. There’s a five-year   of repair quality and service and we
He also predicts OEM approval                window, and the clocks have already          owe ourselves the correct levels of
programmes will remain an integral           been ticking for two or three years.         ROI. We will achieve this by declining
part of the industry, though the form                                                     to work at unsustainable rates; by
may change dramatically. “We must not        “OEMs need to encourage competition          securing working capital by exercising
lose the connection between our two          in the sector by approving a wider           our right of lien and by eradicating
industries, as the connection is essential   range of paints for application to           the senseless invoice discounting
to ensure continued skills development       their vehicles,” says Green.                 practices,” concludes Green.

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Computers on wheels
Don’t be intimidated

The advent of Artificial Intelligence into the world we live is furiously gaining
momentum, where products like Google Duplex, Amazon Alexa, and others are finding
residence in more and more mobility applications.

T
      hese AI-related processes             “The ECU and the BCM are both                  advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).
      aim to provide the consumer           effectively computers with processors and      These cameras are all feeding information
      with seamless interactions            memory that are programmed to function         (data) to one of the onboard computers
with service providers. Ultimately          according to set rules depending on the        which in turn then provide warnings and
the goal is to provide consumers            external input from the engine or the          or even adjustments to the vehicle. This
with integrated environments and            vehicle via the driver. The screens referred   ADAS system controls functions like Lane
products. In the automotive industry        to are the infotainment screen and             Drift assist, proximity alerts, rain sensing,
the trend is moving that way too.           nowadays in many vehicles the instrument       road conditions, and vehicle following
                                            cluster has become a computer-like             distances for autonomous braking and or
Everyday cars are becoming more             screen as well. Finally, the communication     brake warning alerts – even effective when
and more technologically advanced.          language would be understandable               reversing with an integrated reversing
This should not be intimidating, says       to the drivers of today’s vehicles.”           camera that can apply braking as well.
Hedley Judd, National Director of the
Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association          When examining the modern home                 “The vehicles lights are controlled by
(TEPA), a proud association of the Retail   there are accessories which may or             the BCM according to light sensors that
Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), but      may not be linked to a computer                send messages to the BCM to manage
rather exciting news for motorists.         system or may just be transmitting             the lighting. The majority of modern
                                            information continuously, which is             vehicles also have alarm systems which are
“When we think technology, we               accessed at random when required.              integrated to the ECU and BCM in efforts
think laptops, cell phones, TV sets         These are accessories such as security         to reduce unwanted joy rides,” he explains.
etc. What’s interesting is that much        alarms, security cameras, light controls,
of the technology in motor vehicles         geyser controls, irrigation systems, and       The data is continuously stored by the
is comparable to the technology in          entertainment controls to mention a few.       ECU and BCM units. This is where,
these types of items,” he says.                                                            when coupled to the external world via
                                            “Again, if this analogy is transposed          a connection of some description, your
The motor vehicle has an Engine Control     with the motor vehicle many of the same        vehicle is then able to provide you with
Unit (ECU), Body Control Module (BCM),      technology possibilities apply,” says Judd.    reactive information such as brakes or
screens of different types, and of course                                                  tyres that need replacing, or that the
the communication system to the outside     The modern motor vehicle has cameras in        vehicle needs a service. “Your vehicle
world, either via a wi-fi-linked hotspot    various locations all performing different     will then assist you in scheduling the
or a Bluetooth link to the cell network.    functions. These form part of the              appointments for the repairs or servicing.”

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                       NAACAM GOLF DAYS
                       Hosted by Sasfin

                                                                       Kyalami Country Club (Jhb)        Royal Durban (Durban)        Humewood (P.E)
                                                                            12 March 2020                   19 March 2020             19 March 2020

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Golf supports education
NAACAM Golf Day proceeds to support maths and science education.

T
      he National Association for          from Foundation Phase to Grade 12                        Brenden Adriaanzen, National
      Automotive Component and Allied      throughout South Africa and implements                   Manager, Sasfin Commercial Solutions,
      Manufacturers (NAACAM) will          a range of interventions in support of                   an associate member of NAACAM,
host its inaugural golf days, hosted by    the Department of Basic Education.                       said Sasfin is committed to working
Sasfin, in the automotive manufacturing                                                             with NAACAM in supporting
hubs of Johannesburg (Kyalami Country      Renai Moothilal, NAACAM Executive                        existing members and attracting
Club on 12 March), Port Elizabeth          Director, said that South Africa's                       new members and specifically Black-
(Humewood on 26 March) and Durban          economic prosperity depends on                           owned component manufacturers.
(Royal Durban on 19 March). All            the availability of sufficient highly
proceeds will be donated to the Centre     educated and trained people in                           “The golf day will be the perfect
for the Advancement of Science and         science, mathematics and technology.                     platform to network with new potential
Mathematics Education (CASME).             “Increasing such availability, particularly              manufacturers entering the automotive
                                           with people from disadvantaged                           supply chain. The event has been well
CASME focuses on professional              backgrounds, will go a long way to                       received and it is encouraging to see
development and support for teachers       addressing structural growth and                         that entries are filling up fast.”
through training and provision of          inequality, especially as we move into
resources for science and mathematics      a technology intensive working future.                   The field will be limited to 30 four-
teaching in under-resourced and            CASME is one of the organisations                        balls and sponsorship opportunities
previously disadvantaged communities. It   successfully addressing this need and we                 are still available. For more info
operates throughout the schooling sector   are proud to be associated with them.”                   email: naacam@sasfin.com

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ARA initiating
the spark for 2020
For a brand-new and exciting chapter
With the Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association (ARA) officially launching our new
and improved look, and a fresh, amalgamated association in December 2019 (as part of
the RMI’s New Thinking Model – NTM) we’re ready and geared-up to start a brand new
decade with a line-up of industry-relevant, high-stake, and high-priority projects – in
benefit of industry at large.

                                            ARAs modern new identity extends         of diesel fuel injection systems fitted
                                            not only to ARA, but across RMI,         to diesel engines in earth moving
                                            and its (now) eight Constituent          equipment, highway trucks, stationary
                                            Associations. This is a milestone        engines and passenger vehicles.
                                            that not only brings the industry
                                            closer together, but also gives it       ARA promotes the responsible reuse of
                                            a bigger footprint and a stronger        remanufactured engine components
                                            voice. We are very excited about         for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon
                                            the future prospects for ARA and         footprint). Its members are dedicated
                                            its position in the industry. As an      to providing consumers with only the
                                            amalgamated association, we now          best of advice, finest service delivery,
                                            have stronger bargaining power with      and highest quality workmanship.
                                            industry and relevant stakeholders.
                                                                                     The new ARA logo reflects the
 Attie Serfontein, National Director ARA    Our new association represents           consolidation of three similar strong
                                            the remanufacturing trade                trade sector associations operating
Launching ARAs new and                      sector. This includes component          together in the remanufacturing trade
improved look                               remanufacturers involved in safety-      sector. The universally recognised engine
                                            critical components, inclusive           icon was used as the central design. It is
The RMI has effectively moved from          of, but not limited to, vehicle          made up of three colours that represent
having 13 different associations to         cooling; turbocharger and braking        the three amalgamated strengths
eight stronger, more aligned businesses     systems; automotive engineers            namely: automotive engineering,
all falling under the RMI brand. Each       who machine and remanufacture            automotive components and diesel
of the logos has been modernised,           engine components by way of              fuel injection. The spark, strategically
whilst still retaining its unique essence   expert engineering – ultimately          placed in the centre, is a powerful
and rich heritage. It was also the ideal    rebuilding an engine to its original     symbol of a healthy engine. It symbolises
time to look at new identities as many      specifications; and specialists in the   igniting a remanufactured engine and
of our associations have merged.            repair, servicing and remanufacturing    refers to new beginnings.

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Meet the ARA National Executive Committee (NEC)
It pleases us to congratulate and formally introduce to you the ARA NEC, who will take the association from strength
to strength. The ARA office is excited about each NEC Committee Members’ individual and unique skill-set, and
leadership that will set ARA apart – showcasing to industry that passion and hard work will net great results.

ARA NEC Chairperson & FS/NC Chairperson
		                                                                                                         Mr Frank Mac Nicol
ARA NEC 1st Vice-Chairperson & KZN Chairperson                                                             Mr Chris Le Roux
 ARA NEC 2nd Vice-Chairperson & EC Chairperson                                                             Mr Riaan Botha
 ARA NEC Committee Member & PTA Chairperson                                                                Mr Pierre Lourens
 ARA NEC Committee Member & JHB Chairperson                                                                Mr Johan Botha
 ARA NEC Committee Member & WC Chairperson                                                                 Mr Dirk Du Plessis
 ARA NEC Co-Opted Member & WC Committee Member                                                             Mr Dave Stalker
 ARA NEC Co-Opted Member & KZN Committee Member                                                            Mr Marc Henwood
 ARA NEC Co-Opted Member & JHB Committee Member                                                            Mr Willie Prinsloo

Looking back on 2019                               Engineering, Hendrik Cronje).
Our achievements include:                        • A number of successful graduates
• The successful clustering of ERA,                from the Almo Engineering/MerSETA/
  SADFIA and ACRA, and joined                      DoL – UIF/ARA training project.
  operations and projects – leading              • ARA, and WERC (World Engine
  up to the amalgamation process,                  Remanufacturers’ Council) collaboration
  and formation of ARA.                            – on a global scale, with meetings
• The association held in excess of                held at AutoMec in Brazil, and
  50-plus high-stake, high-priority                Automechanika – Johannesburg.
  Stakeholder Meetings, not to                   • SABS Technical representation, for
  mention NEC EXEC, REC EXEC and                   better and safer vehicle operating
  Members Meetings in 2019.                        conditions, on South African roads.
• The newly developed qualification              • A very successful ERA, SADFIA,
  – Engine Management and Fuel                     ACRA, in collaboration with WERC,
  Injection Systems Mechanic.                      conference, held in September 2019.
• The successful registration (brining into      • Appointment of TEPAs & ARAs
  existence) of the Diesel Fuel Injection:         PA: Marietjie Smith.
  Trade Test Centre, at Bosch SA.                • Inter-associational meetings between
• Several good-news stories went out               ARA, MIWA and TEPA, which sparked
  to industry from the ARA camp,                   the Collaboration drive for 2020, for
  such as: Changes in vehicles’ fuel               greater cohesion between associations.
  systems lead to increased competition;         • ARA joining hands with MIWA for
  Disability is not an obstacle to success         the MIWA HaynesPro initiative.
  in the motoring industry; Which will           • Alternative energies i.e. Gas (LPG,
  prevail – hybrid, electric or gas cars?          LNG etc.) and Hydrogen applications.
• The first member-owned Automotive              • Recognition for long-serving members.
  Machinist Trade Test Centre                    • Governing political party
  registered in South Africa – ASTA                to be approached with
  Trade Test Centre (by GENMO                      industry matters.

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  Collaboration with MIWA and TEPA
  The necessity for associations like ARA, MIWA and TEPA to work in closer proximity with one another
  was recognised, especially for those whose core functions pertains to vehicle, parts, service and
  remanufacturing.

  Our objectives will speak to associational relevance, associational growth, member integration, cost savings,
  clearer communications, stronger messaging to the membership and beyond. All of this will be incorporated
  into combined member meetings and joined projects like the digitalisation of business affairs.

National Gas-Ready Workshops project: Randburg Diesel & Turbo,
taking the lead
“Changes in the fuel systems of
vehicles means that more and
more competitors have entered
the repair and rebuild sectors of
the motor industry,” says Johan
Botha, ARA Regional Chairman.

Botha is also the founder and
owner of Randburg Diesel & Turbo
in Johannesburg. The company
specialises in the repair and rebuild
of diesel pumps, injectors and
turbochargers as well as starter motors
and alternators for all vehicles.

Having recently received the Gold award
in the Motor Industry category at the
2019 ROCCI awards, Botha is in a good
position to offer advice on what leads         Johan Botha, owner of Randburg Diesel & Turbo, receives ROCCI Award
to success in the industry. “Honesty and
integrity. I also believe in being actively   Botha says the biggest challenges          Gas conversions is a technology ARA
involved in the industry, not only for your   the industry will face in the              has sourced information on and
own benefit, but also for the benefit of      next few years will relate to              pursued over time (given the critical
the industry as a whole. Staying up-to-       competitiveness, pricing, parts            importance to stay current in new
date and being part of the changes and        availability and skilled staff.            technologies). We’re of the belief that
finding solutions for the challenges in       “These are current factors that            gas will be the energy in demand until
the industry is key. Randburg Diesel &        will remain challenges in the              Electric and Hybrid Vehicle technology
Turbo strives for the best but can only       industry. Aftermarket parts are            becomes viable options, financially.
do so by remaining humble. Support            hurting the repair programme
towards the community remains a               and product quality is a concern.          LPG runs cleaner in terms of carbon-
must. This can be towards charities,          Another challenge will be changes          emissions, making it a much greener
support groups, skills development            towards electrical vehicles and            option, is about half the price of
and training. To receive, you must be         duel fuel powered vehicles i.e.            petroleum, and there are more LPG
able and willing to give,” he says.           diesel and gas powered.”                   and CNG deposits than oil deposits

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