As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is shining a spotlight on a new generation of industry leaders who are helping drive innovation, transformation and sustainability within the motor body repair sector.
While many still view the industry as traditional, a growing number of young professionals are proving that the future of motor body repair lies at the intersection of technology, skills development and strong leadership.
SAMBRA National Director, Juan Hanekom, is just 32 years old, while several members serving in leadership positions on regional committees and the National Executive Committee (NEC) are also under the age of 35. Among them are Thinus Botha from MacGyver Commercial in Bloemfontein, Alewyn Muller from Northern Cape Panelbeaters in Kimberley and Kevin De Gouveia from Classic Autobody.
According to Hanekom, the presence of younger…
