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Car repair programme takes in 39 participants from mining communities

The Collision Repair Programme was launched in September last year

The Collision Repair Programme was launched in September last year

14th January 2025

By: Irma Venter

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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A joint initiative between Anglo American’s enterprise development arm, Zimele, and partners 3M and Super Auto Paints, are equipping 39 people from Limpopo and Northen Cape with panel-beating and automotive spray-painting skills.

The ‘Collision Repair Programme’ was launched in September last year with 18 participants from six autobody shops near the Mogalakwena complex, in Mokopane.

Twenty more participants have since joined the programme, from Sishen mine’s host communities near Kathu, with plans to potentially expand the programme to more participants in the mining industry.

The programme runs over four months, providing theoretical background and practical automotive repair experience to participants.

Structured to provide insights on vehicle refurbishment in the non-structural repair category, the training also makes provision for on-the-job support, which includes mentorship on business fundamentals relating to the panel-beating industry.

“This programme is about so much more than fixing vehicles,” says Anglo American Enterprise Development programme head Larisha Naidoo.

“We know that the industry has a serious shortage of skilled artisans, so this is part of Anglo American’s commitment to build sustainable livelihoods for the people in our host communities that will sustain them beyond the life-of-mining activities.

“This type of skill sets can be used for self-employment purposes and create employment opportunities.”

“It is so rewarding to see the benefits this programme is bringing to participants,” adds 3M South Africa director and country governance leader Dawn Isdale.

“Sharing our global expertise in collision repair solutions is not just about improving throughput at panel shops; it’s about equipping individuals with skills that will have a lifetime impact.”

Both 3M and Super Auto Paints have committed to continue supporting the panel shops in Mokopane following the completion of the training programme.

 

 

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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