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HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS | Preparation is key for a safe holiday journey! With the right emergency kit essentials, you’ll be ready for any unexpected situation on the road, keeping your family safe and giving you peace of mind. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱? Check if there are MIWA-accredited workshops along your route in case of emergencies and make a note of their contact details. 👉 Swipe through our carousel for MIWA’s tips on emergency kit must-haves and how each item can help you stay prepared. Safe travels! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀? Share with us in the comments – we’d love to know what keeps you road-ready! #MIWA #rmiMIWA #HolidayTravelTips #EmergencyKit #RoadReadySA #RoadSafety #SmartPackingTips #YourSafetyMatters

MEET THE TEAM | Please join us in welcoming Sibongile Mthembu to MIWA as our new Associational Representative for the Central Region. Hailing from Johannesburg, Sibongile holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and brings a wealth of experience in project management and industry insight. As a proud mom of two, she knows the importance of hard work and dedication, and her passion for collaboration is central to her approach. Sibongile was drawn to MIWA because of our commitment to advancing the automotive industry and fostering professional growth. “The opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals, share knowledge, and promote best practices is incredibly appealing,” she shares. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 Sibongile is committed to being a resource for MIWA members, dedicated to understanding their challenges and working together to find solutions that elevate their businesses. She envisions a collaborative community where every MIWA member feels empowered to contribute ideas, learn from one another, and grow together. 𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 With a strong business background and practical approach, Sibongile is passionate about staying current with industry trends, ensuring members are well-informed and supported. Her knack for clear communication and problem-solving will be an asset, helping members make informed decisions and overcome challenges. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 Outside work, Sibongile is dedicated to community service, which she says fosters her appreciation for diverse viewpoints and reminds her of the importance of giving back. “Community service has taught me the value of collaboration and inclusivity, principles I’m eager to bring to my role at MIWA.” Join us in welcoming Sibongile to the MIWA team! Feel free to drop a comment and connect below. We look forward to her contributions to the Central Region! #MIWA #rmiMIWA #MeetTheTeam #MIWAMemberSupport

On Friday I was privileged to be interviewed by Lihle Mosiane from Car Club TV talking about the services the Retail Motor Industry Organisation accredited associations can offer motorists. We spoke about the RMI and the important role it plays in the automotive aftermarket. We also most importantly discussed at length the importance of only using accredited member businesses so you are assured of a professional and quality service. This interview will be part of a series to flight early in 2025 but in the meantime we will be sending out a lot of consumer education pieces to help motorists navigate the roads over the next couple of months. Thank you to Lihle and Car Club TV for giving me this opportunity. #RMI #LihleMosiane #CarClubTV #AutomotiveAftermarket #RMIAccreditedBusiness

MEET THE TEAM | We’re excited to welcome Lance Kettles as MIWA’s new Associational Representative for the Eastern Cape! With roots in Umtata and a career spanning over 32 years, Lance has dedicated himself to the motor industry since completing his apprenticeship with Toyota in the early 90s. From Service Manager at VW to the challenges of running his own service and repair centre, Lance’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to raising industry standards. For Lance, joining MIWA was a logical step: “Belonging is better. Becoming part of the MIWA team will allow me to help other workshops reach their potential and uphold the high standards MIWA represents.” 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Lance envisions an Eastern Cape where MIWA workshops stand out as community leaders in quality and trustworthiness. His mission is to make a positive impact on workshops across the region by helping them achieve MIWA’s five-star accreditation. “Supporting workshop owners in building businesses they’re proud of is a rewarding journey, and I’m excited to contribute to MIWA’s reputation for quality and excellence.” 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 With hands-on experience at every level, from apprentice to service manager and business owner, Lance brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a genuine understanding of the needs of MIWA members. His commitment to transparency and integrity aligns with MIWA’s mission to foster an ethical and supportive industry culture. 𝗔 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Outside work, Lance is a passionate woodworker, a craft that has instilled patience, dedication, and consistency—qualities that guide his approach to his role. As he notes, “Achieving excellence takes time, and it’s that same commitment I bring to MIWA.” Join us in welcoming Lance to the MIWA team! Feel free to reach out and connect in the comments below. #MIWA #rmiMIWA #MeetTheTeam #MIWAMemberSupport

MEET THE TEAM | We’re pleased to introduce Jonathan Stanfley as the new Associational Representative for MIWA in the Free State and Northern Cape regions! A hands-on industry professional, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience as a two-year active MIWA member with a long-standing dedication to cars and engineering. “This passion is what drew me to MIWA and is what will keep me motivated to help our members thrive,” he shares. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 Jonathan is excited to develop hands-on workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions, delivering substantial value to MIWA members. From practical workshops and exclusive industry insights to learning opportunities, these initiatives will empower our members to stay competitive and connected in a fast-evolving market. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Jonathan’s focus is on understanding the needs of MIWA members, helping them overcome challenges, and advocating for resources that support their growth. He will be planning events, open forums, and collaborative workshops to foster open dialogue and solution-sharing across MIWA. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴? Jonathan enjoys cycling, which he says keeps him focused, disciplined, and ready to contribute fully to the MIWA community. We look forward to Jonathan’s contributions in this new role! Have a question, or want to connect? Drop a comment below. #MIWA #rmiMIWA #MeetTheTeam #MIWAMemberSupport

We’re excited to announce that after running a successful pilot programme, MIWA is now looking to offer all members nationwide access to original Nissan parts and service kits—at a preferential rate. But before we roll it out fully, we need your input to ensure it meets your needs. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽? By taking part in this 𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆, you’ll help us shape this national roll-out to work in your favour. Your input will: 1. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 – Provide Nissan with the insights they need to forecast monthly demand, ensuring a consistent supply of NP200 and NP300 Value Advantage (VA) service kits as well as NP200 VA shock absorbers and discs. 2. 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Ensure that essential parts like NP200 and NP300 kits are always available when your workshop needs them. 3. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Continue benefiting from preferential rates that boost your workshop’s bottom line, helping you deliver quality service at lower costs. This isn’t just about stock—it’s about securing your workshop’s success and building a stronger, more efficient original parts supply chain for everyone. You play a key role in making this collaboration work for everyone. By taking just a few minutes to share your insights, you’re directly contributing to a programme that will save you time and money, while improving your workshop’s efficiency. Make your voice heard today and help us ensure that your workshop stays ahead. Click here to take the 5-minute survey: 🔗 https://vist.ly/3mjy543. Every response matters. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Plus you stand a chance to win a lucky draw prize just for completing the survey! Members who previously completed the survey are requested to complete this survey to be included in the lucky draw for regional prizes. #MIWA #rmiMWA #NissanSurvey #NissanPartsSupply #WorkshopEfficiency #AutomotiveProfessionals #CustomerFeedback #BusinessSuccess

SPOTLIGHT ON ROAD SAFETY | The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), with the full support of MIWA, is calling for a major shift in South African road safety through the implementation of Periodic Vehicle Testing and Inspection (PTI). But why is this so crucial right now? The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest Global Status Report on Road Safety identifies PTIs as a key factor in reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. With only 21% of South Africa’s 13 million vehicles currently undergoing regular safety checks, the risks to road users are clear. Read the full report here: https://vist.ly/3mjmjk3 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: • Safer vehicles mean fewer accidents on our roads. • Job creation thrives through expanded vehicle inspection services. • South Africa’s automotive industry sets new standards in road safety. Ipeleng Mabusela, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Support at RMI, is prepared to collaborate with Minister Barbara Creecy D and other stakeholders to make this vision a reality. With the regulation already published but awaiting enactment, the time for change is now. 👉 What do you believe is the most urgent step we need to take to improve vehicle safety? Let’s hear your thoughts below! #MIWA #rmiMWA #RoadSafety #TransportMonth #LegislativeChange #RMITalks #VehicleInspections #SafetyFirst #WHOReport

SUMMER HOLIDAY TRAVEL ☀️⛱️ | It’s almost the end of October already – you have your holiday booked, year-end exams are in your sights for kids and most companies are giving a final push to ensure they end the year off well. So with about eight weeks left before most families start packing up and planning for a well-earned festive summer holiday, now is the time to start planning and checking your vehicle so that your road trip is safe and incident-free. MIWA Chairperson Dewald Rantf says drivers have a big responsibility when getting behind the wheel but it is important to remember that no amount of driver preparedness will make up for your vehicle letting you down due to a mechanical or other fault. “The driver needs to get enough sleep beforehand, plan the route, check the weather, make sure their phone is fully charged, etc. These things are essential but to ensure total peace of mind you must know that your vehicle is up to the trip. “It is careless to leave vehicle maintenance to chance, especially in South Africa where our roads are unsafe and poorly maintained, making even daytime driving hazardous. “Performing a vehicle inspection should be part of everyone’s road trip planning process. Many accidents are caused by poor vehicle maintenance, which is why it is so important to take extra precautions before embarking on your journey. Also, check that your car insurance and licence disc are up to date and take a look at your insurance policy to familiarise yourself with the coverage you have,” says Dewaldt. ✅ Scroll through the slides to see what vehicle checks MIWA advises should be done before hitting the road this December. “Take the time to get these checks done at an accredited workshop under the guidance of an expert technician well in advance of leaving. The Vehicle Testing Association will also be running some free holiday checks so watch out for these too. 🚫 “To drivers, we strongly urge obeying the rules of the road, not drinking and driving or drinking and texting, don’t speed and take regular breaks,” says Dewald. #MIWA #rmiMIWA #RMI #HolidayTravel #SummerRoadTrip #RoadSafety #VehicleInspection #AccreditedWorkshop #VehicleTestingAssociation

SPOTLIGHT ON ROAD SAFETY | This October, during Transport Month, we are highlighting a critical aspect of road safety: Periodic Vehicle Testing and Inspection (PTI). Despite a 2.5% decrease in fatal crashes in 2023, South Africa’s roads remain among the most dangerous, with over 13 million vehicles in circulation—79% of which do not undergo regular safety checks. MIWA stands with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) in advocating for PTI. Here’s why this is so important: • 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Regular inspections help ensure that vehicles on our roads are safe and less likely to contribute to accidents. • 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: PTIs create jobs within vehicle inspection services, supporting local economies. • 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies PTIs as a critical measure in reducing road fatalities. Let’s bring these international standards to South Africa. 📊 You can download the full WHO report here: https://vist.ly/3mjgn6i While vehicle testing is just one piece of the puzzle, it must work alongside stronger law enforcement, educational initiatives, and efforts to remove unroadworthy vehicles. We’re committed to making this vision a reality. 👉 What strategies do you think will have the most impact on reducing road fatalities in South Africa? #MIWA #rmiMWA #RoadSafety #TransportMonth #PeriodicTesting #SaferRoads #WHOReport #VehicleSafety

Tonight our Retail Motor Industry Organisation CEO, Ipeleng Mabusela, will be discussing a very important topic which impacts all South Africans and one which is particularly pertinent during October, being Transport Month. At the RMI and MIWA we are deeply concerned that South Africa has one of the highest number of fatalities from road crashes in the world. In the first quarter of 2024 we have seen a 12,81% increase in fatalities and 9,15% in fatal crashes. Placing the spotlight on safety is particularly important as we get closer to the December holiday rush. 👉🏾 Tune in tonight at 21:10 to Channel 403 on eNCA to listen to the conversation with Abigail Visagie. #MIWA #rmiMIWA #RMI #RoadSafety #TransportMonth #NewsNight