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4 December 2025
Employees to get wage increase before Christmas
Employees in the retail motor industry will get their overdue wage increases from 12 December when it will be published in the Government Gazette.
This was the assurance given to MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) by the Department of Employment and Labour after its Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, signed the MIBCO Main Agreements which has been submitted to her Department months ago.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, have been inundated with enquiries from concerned members seeking clarity on the expected payment date of their salary increases.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says it has been a very frustrating process marked by prolonged delays after MISA, RMI (Retail Motor Industry) and Numsa (National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa) signed the agreement at MIBCO in August already.
“The agreement has never been backdated hence there is no backpay. The RMI did request all its affiliated employers to backdate payment to 1 September,” says Köstens.
He is grateful that employees will at least get their increases before Christmas. MISA also acknowledges that various process must be adhered to before a Government Gazette can be published. “If we look at the history of MIBCO’s wage agreements, this is the earliest that employees have received their increases.”
Please find the attached wage booklet to see what your new wage increase will be.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
This was the assurance given to MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) by the Department of Employment and Labour after its Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, signed the MIBCO Main Agreements which has been submitted to her Department months ago.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, have been inundated with enquiries from concerned members seeking clarity on the expected payment date of their salary increases.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says it has been a very frustrating process marked by prolonged delays after MISA, RMI (Retail Motor Industry) and Numsa (National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa) signed the agreement at MIBCO in August already.
“The agreement has never been backdated hence there is no backpay. The RMI did request all its affiliated employers to backdate payment to 1 September,” says Köstens.
He is grateful that employees will at least get their increases before Christmas. MISA also acknowledges that various process must be adhered to before a Government Gazette can be published. “If we look at the history of MIBCO’s wage agreements, this is the earliest that employees have received their increases.”
Please find the attached wage booklet to see what your new wage increase will be.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
1 December 2025
MISA makes a pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
Actress Shoki Mmola called on more employers and organisations to create a safe space where victims of gender-based violence can talk freely and seek help.
She thanked MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, for inviting her as the guest speaker at the Union’s first Awake for Awareness to highlight the realities of the pandemic of gender-based violence which is now declared a national disaster in South Africa.
There were very little dry eyes at the event while Mmola shared her ordeal with her ex-husband and fellow actor, Sello Sebotsane.
“I never thought that I would be invited to an event to share a story such as this one. I did not think that it would be me. I am smart. I am driven. I speak well. I am compassionate. I love and I know how to give love, and I enjoy receiving it. That is me. I come from greatness.
“But here we are today. Years ago, I went to the papers and the magazines because I wanted to own my narrative. I am dressed in black today because I am still in mourning. I am mourning a marriage that died. I am morning a love that died. I am morning a safety that died. I am mourning that my children would not be able to comfortably say ‘papa’ and feel the safety and pride. That branch is broken.
After Sebotsane paid lobola to her father, he explained to her that she now belongs to her husband. She could no longer run to her parents to complain and that she had to respect her in-laws. “The only way you could leave your marriage was in a coffin. I am 48 today and I would really like to challenge these beliefs because they are the ones that put me in the situation where I am with my children right now. When I saw the cracks, I tried to hide them. When the dust was coming in through the windows in my home, I rushed quickly to block them for nobody to see.
“One of the weapons used by an abuser is to silence a victim. They silence your voice. They silence your confidence. Your friends are scattered around and start walking in other directions instead of coming to your aid, because you don’t confide in them about the real truth. Everyone knew him as this man who just absolutely loved me. “
Mmola kept quiet for a decade because she was afraid of how people will look at her. “I slept with a knife under my pillow. The thug was in the house. When I had to run to my neighbours and beg for help, it had gone too far. Don’t let it go too far. It is not worth it.”
Mmola locked her support for MISA’s pledge alongside Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The Union vowed to keep Government to its G20 promise to treat gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster and won’t allow the classification to become lip service.
“The Union believes one life lost is one too many. Enough is enough. Gender-based violence and femicide is the worst cancer in our society, our femicide rate is estimated, by the United Nations, being five times higher than the global average.
“MISA believes that any form of gender-based violence in our homes, communities and workplaces is a violation of the human rights entrenched in the Constitution of our country which is internationally acclaimed as one of the world's most progressive and transformative constitutions,” says Keyter.
MISA pledged to:
• Promote Equality and Respect: MISA will foster a culture of respect, dignity and equality for all workers, regardless of gender, identity or orientation.
• Speak Out and Take Action: MISA will never remain silent in the face of abuse, harassment or violence. MISA commits to reporting, challenging and addressing GBV wherever it occurs.
• Support Survivors: MISA will secure resources and solidarity for those affected by GBV, ensuring they are heard, protected and empowered.
• Educate and Advocate: MISA will drive awareness campaigns, training and advocacy to eliminate harmful norms and practices that perpetuate GBV.
• Work Together for Change: MISA will collaborate with employers, government and civil society to create policies and systems that prevent GBV and hold perpetrators accountable.
MISA believes that every worker deserves safety, respect and equality. Together, we will build workplaces and communities free from violence and discrimination.
Captions:
1. Actress Shoki Mmola listening to Martlé Keyter, Chief Executive Officer: Operations, of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, reading out the Union’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
2. Actress Shoki Mmola locking her support for MISA’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
3. Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, locking in her support for the Union’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
Captions:
Actress Shoki Mmola listening to Martlé Keyter, Chief Executive Officer: Operations, of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, reading out the Union’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
She thanked MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, for inviting her as the guest speaker at the Union’s first Awake for Awareness to highlight the realities of the pandemic of gender-based violence which is now declared a national disaster in South Africa.
There were very little dry eyes at the event while Mmola shared her ordeal with her ex-husband and fellow actor, Sello Sebotsane.
“I never thought that I would be invited to an event to share a story such as this one. I did not think that it would be me. I am smart. I am driven. I speak well. I am compassionate. I love and I know how to give love, and I enjoy receiving it. That is me. I come from greatness.
“But here we are today. Years ago, I went to the papers and the magazines because I wanted to own my narrative. I am dressed in black today because I am still in mourning. I am mourning a marriage that died. I am morning a love that died. I am morning a safety that died. I am mourning that my children would not be able to comfortably say ‘papa’ and feel the safety and pride. That branch is broken.
After Sebotsane paid lobola to her father, he explained to her that she now belongs to her husband. She could no longer run to her parents to complain and that she had to respect her in-laws. “The only way you could leave your marriage was in a coffin. I am 48 today and I would really like to challenge these beliefs because they are the ones that put me in the situation where I am with my children right now. When I saw the cracks, I tried to hide them. When the dust was coming in through the windows in my home, I rushed quickly to block them for nobody to see.
“One of the weapons used by an abuser is to silence a victim. They silence your voice. They silence your confidence. Your friends are scattered around and start walking in other directions instead of coming to your aid, because you don’t confide in them about the real truth. Everyone knew him as this man who just absolutely loved me. “
Mmola kept quiet for a decade because she was afraid of how people will look at her. “I slept with a knife under my pillow. The thug was in the house. When I had to run to my neighbours and beg for help, it had gone too far. Don’t let it go too far. It is not worth it.”
Mmola locked her support for MISA’s pledge alongside Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The Union vowed to keep Government to its G20 promise to treat gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster and won’t allow the classification to become lip service.
“The Union believes one life lost is one too many. Enough is enough. Gender-based violence and femicide is the worst cancer in our society, our femicide rate is estimated, by the United Nations, being five times higher than the global average.
“MISA believes that any form of gender-based violence in our homes, communities and workplaces is a violation of the human rights entrenched in the Constitution of our country which is internationally acclaimed as one of the world's most progressive and transformative constitutions,” says Keyter.
MISA pledged to:
• Promote Equality and Respect: MISA will foster a culture of respect, dignity and equality for all workers, regardless of gender, identity or orientation.
• Speak Out and Take Action: MISA will never remain silent in the face of abuse, harassment or violence. MISA commits to reporting, challenging and addressing GBV wherever it occurs.
• Support Survivors: MISA will secure resources and solidarity for those affected by GBV, ensuring they are heard, protected and empowered.
• Educate and Advocate: MISA will drive awareness campaigns, training and advocacy to eliminate harmful norms and practices that perpetuate GBV.
• Work Together for Change: MISA will collaborate with employers, government and civil society to create policies and systems that prevent GBV and hold perpetrators accountable.
MISA believes that every worker deserves safety, respect and equality. Together, we will build workplaces and communities free from violence and discrimination.
Captions:
1. Actress Shoki Mmola listening to Martlé Keyter, Chief Executive Officer: Operations, of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, reading out the Union’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
2. Actress Shoki Mmola locking her support for MISA’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
3. Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, locking in her support for the Union’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
Captions:
Actress Shoki Mmola listening to Martlé Keyter, Chief Executive Officer: Operations, of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, reading out the Union’s pledge against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
25 November 2025
The circle of gender-based violence ends with us
Words cannot describe MISA’s (the Motor Industry Staff Association) disillusionment with what was once hailed as one of the most progressive Constitutions in the world.
Today is the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, yet South Africa faces a crisis that continues to devastate families, communities and futures - the epidemic of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
“Despite the country’s robust legal framework and policies aimed at tackling GBVF, the practice is deeply rooted in societal norms and incidents continue to escalate at an alarming rate.
Something is terribly wrong when women and children are not safe in their homes, schools or public spaces,” says Keyter.
The Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) says the statistics for GBVF are much higher than official figures.
Lucy Jamieson, a senior researcher at the institute and editor of the new research publication, the South African Child Gauge, says one in two women report having experienced intimate partner violence. Community-based studies show that over 90% of children are experiencing some form of violence.
According to Vanessa Samuel-Chetty, the founder and director of The Hope Foundation, they are seeing more babies, some who are just a few days old, being sexually violated. In most cases, the perpetrators are family members or people known.
“The message that is often shared with children about ‘stranger danger’ is incomplete. They need to be taught to be wary of everyone, which is sad. We are also seeing children being used as ‘weapons’ to get revenge against a parent or parents.”
A study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) highlighted societal attitudes towards gender power dynamics, the prevalence and patterns of GBV experiences among women and the perpetration of violence by men and presents data underscoring the GBVF crisis.
“The data reveals deeply ingrained gender norms and power dynamics, with strong cultural reinforcement of traditional gender roles and a troubling acceptance of male aggression and dominance.”
In October 2025, a horrifying incident in Johannesburg revealed the operations of a rape and robbery syndicate targeting women through fake Uber rides and manipulated WhatsApp contacts. One survivor, Mpumi, and her friends were lured, kidnapped and repeatedly assaulted. The alleged ringleader, known as SK, was arrested after a series of attacks across Gauteng.
Just weeks later, the Bloemfontein High Court sentenced a 58-year-old lawyer to three life terms and 61 additional years for sexually abusing five minors. In Limpopo, a serial rapist received 151 years for targeting women and girls as young as nine.
These are not isolated cases. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), between January and March 2025, 10,688 rape cases and 1,872 sexual assaults were reported. In the same period, 966 women were murdered, marking a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
The HRSC revealed that 36% of women have experienced physical or sexual violence, and 24% have suffered abuse from intimate partners. Alarmingly, 51% of women report experiencing GBV, while 76% of men admit to perpetrating it.
Women with disabilities face even greater risks. Nearly 29.3% have experienced physical abuse, and 14.6% have been sexually assaulted - double the rate of non-disabled women.
“MISA believes that the circle of gender-based violence ends with us. We have a duty to address this pandemic in our homes, workplaces, communities and among our peers.
“Join MISA on 29 November at MISA Centre, the Union’s Head Office, for the Awake for Awareness campaign and sign our pledge to leave no stone unturned in rooting out this societal cancer. Actor Shoki Mmola will share how she survived an abusive marriage,” says Keyter.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department. For more information, contact Carstens on 082 463 6806.
Today is the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, yet South Africa faces a crisis that continues to devastate families, communities and futures - the epidemic of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
“Despite the country’s robust legal framework and policies aimed at tackling GBVF, the practice is deeply rooted in societal norms and incidents continue to escalate at an alarming rate.
Something is terribly wrong when women and children are not safe in their homes, schools or public spaces,” says Keyter.
The Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) says the statistics for GBVF are much higher than official figures.
Lucy Jamieson, a senior researcher at the institute and editor of the new research publication, the South African Child Gauge, says one in two women report having experienced intimate partner violence. Community-based studies show that over 90% of children are experiencing some form of violence.
According to Vanessa Samuel-Chetty, the founder and director of The Hope Foundation, they are seeing more babies, some who are just a few days old, being sexually violated. In most cases, the perpetrators are family members or people known.
“The message that is often shared with children about ‘stranger danger’ is incomplete. They need to be taught to be wary of everyone, which is sad. We are also seeing children being used as ‘weapons’ to get revenge against a parent or parents.”
A study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) highlighted societal attitudes towards gender power dynamics, the prevalence and patterns of GBV experiences among women and the perpetration of violence by men and presents data underscoring the GBVF crisis.
“The data reveals deeply ingrained gender norms and power dynamics, with strong cultural reinforcement of traditional gender roles and a troubling acceptance of male aggression and dominance.”
In October 2025, a horrifying incident in Johannesburg revealed the operations of a rape and robbery syndicate targeting women through fake Uber rides and manipulated WhatsApp contacts. One survivor, Mpumi, and her friends were lured, kidnapped and repeatedly assaulted. The alleged ringleader, known as SK, was arrested after a series of attacks across Gauteng.
Just weeks later, the Bloemfontein High Court sentenced a 58-year-old lawyer to three life terms and 61 additional years for sexually abusing five minors. In Limpopo, a serial rapist received 151 years for targeting women and girls as young as nine.
These are not isolated cases. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), between January and March 2025, 10,688 rape cases and 1,872 sexual assaults were reported. In the same period, 966 women were murdered, marking a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
The HRSC revealed that 36% of women have experienced physical or sexual violence, and 24% have suffered abuse from intimate partners. Alarmingly, 51% of women report experiencing GBV, while 76% of men admit to perpetrating it.
Women with disabilities face even greater risks. Nearly 29.3% have experienced physical abuse, and 14.6% have been sexually assaulted - double the rate of non-disabled women.
“MISA believes that the circle of gender-based violence ends with us. We have a duty to address this pandemic in our homes, workplaces, communities and among our peers.
“Join MISA on 29 November at MISA Centre, the Union’s Head Office, for the Awake for Awareness campaign and sign our pledge to leave no stone unturned in rooting out this societal cancer. Actor Shoki Mmola will share how she survived an abusive marriage,” says Keyter.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department. For more information, contact Carstens on 082 463 6806.
20 November 2025
Men’s Mental Health: A growing crisis
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is devastated by the alarming suicide rate, especially among men.
“Of the 13,774 recorded suicide deaths in 2019, 78.9% were males (10,861) and 21.1% were females (2,913). South Africa’s suicide rate ranks third highest on the continent, while Africa remains the continent with the highest suicide rate and mental health issues. That is alarming enough for the country to act—more people are dying by suicide in South Africa than in vehicle accidents.
Men are 4 to 5 times more likely to die by suicide compared to women,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA's Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
According to 1Life Insurance, 86% of South African men do not go for regular health check-ups. “A recent poll reveals only 14% of South African men undergo regular health screenings. 33% of men reported that they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns, highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices.”
MISA as the majority trade union in the male dominated retail motor industry representing more than 75 000 members, realises that we must start this conversation. South African men are far less likely to seek help for a mental illness.
MISA wants to break the stigma of “cowboys don’t cry” by raising awareness to encourage men to seek help.
The Union will embark on its third consecutive Bikers Rally for Men’s Mental Health to the Drakensberg from 21 to 23 November.
“The societal expectation that men must always be strong and never fail is destroying lives. The crisis is worsening. An estimated 23 people die every day by suicide. A Discovery Life report in 2024 revealed that death claims from older men due to unnatural causes attributed to suicide were at 35%, which was higher than motor vehicle accidents (23%), crime (17%), and other accidents (15%). We need action,” says Keyter.
Men should reach out to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) on 0800 567 567 to prevent tragedy and save lives.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, phone Carstens on 082 463 6806 or email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
“Of the 13,774 recorded suicide deaths in 2019, 78.9% were males (10,861) and 21.1% were females (2,913). South Africa’s suicide rate ranks third highest on the continent, while Africa remains the continent with the highest suicide rate and mental health issues. That is alarming enough for the country to act—more people are dying by suicide in South Africa than in vehicle accidents.
Men are 4 to 5 times more likely to die by suicide compared to women,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA's Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
According to 1Life Insurance, 86% of South African men do not go for regular health check-ups. “A recent poll reveals only 14% of South African men undergo regular health screenings. 33% of men reported that they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns, highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices.”
MISA as the majority trade union in the male dominated retail motor industry representing more than 75 000 members, realises that we must start this conversation. South African men are far less likely to seek help for a mental illness.
MISA wants to break the stigma of “cowboys don’t cry” by raising awareness to encourage men to seek help.
The Union will embark on its third consecutive Bikers Rally for Men’s Mental Health to the Drakensberg from 21 to 23 November.
“The societal expectation that men must always be strong and never fail is destroying lives. The crisis is worsening. An estimated 23 people die every day by suicide. A Discovery Life report in 2024 revealed that death claims from older men due to unnatural causes attributed to suicide were at 35%, which was higher than motor vehicle accidents (23%), crime (17%), and other accidents (15%). We need action,” says Keyter.
Men should reach out to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) on 0800 567 567 to prevent tragedy and save lives.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, phone Carstens on 082 463 6806 or email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
16 October 2025
Government’s treatment of children is cruel
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, believes the Gauteng Department of Education is inhumane and reckless to leave thousands of learners without food due to its incompetence.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says the Department is aware that most of the affected learners only survive on the meal provided to them as part of the feeding scheme.
“It is a shame that Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, admits in a statement that his department’s financial challenges to meet outstanding payments to service providers are the root of the problem.
“There should be severe consequences for anyone who fails to care for children. The rights of children are paramount in our Constitution,” says Keyter.
This comes after 73 children under the age of 5 lost their lives due to malnutrition in the Eastern Cape this year.
Nationwide, non-profit organisations are struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of funding from Government amidst an increasing need to provide food to vulnerable groups. Especially children, the elderly and the disabled.
Earlier this year MISA announced the Union’s Fight Child Hunger Challenge, asking all our members, staff, tenants and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
Keyter says according to research 29% of children in South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point. The Union already donated food to nine non-profit organisations which includes school feeding schemes.
For more information contact Carstens on Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za or 082 463 6806.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says the Department is aware that most of the affected learners only survive on the meal provided to them as part of the feeding scheme.
“It is a shame that Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, admits in a statement that his department’s financial challenges to meet outstanding payments to service providers are the root of the problem.
“There should be severe consequences for anyone who fails to care for children. The rights of children are paramount in our Constitution,” says Keyter.
This comes after 73 children under the age of 5 lost their lives due to malnutrition in the Eastern Cape this year.
Nationwide, non-profit organisations are struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of funding from Government amidst an increasing need to provide food to vulnerable groups. Especially children, the elderly and the disabled.
Earlier this year MISA announced the Union’s Fight Child Hunger Challenge, asking all our members, staff, tenants and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
Keyter says according to research 29% of children in South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point. The Union already donated food to nine non-profit organisations which includes school feeding schemes.
For more information contact Carstens on Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za or 082 463 6806.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
13 October 2025
Condolences to the loved ones of 42 bus victims
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the 42 bus victims who died after their bus left the road on the N1 near Louis Trichardt in Limpopo.
The driver lost control, and the bus went downhill and landed in a ditch. There were no other vehicles involved.
“Their families in Malawi and Zimbabwe must be devastated because they have been awaiting the safe return of their loved ones from the Eastern Cape. Among those who passed away is a 10-month-old baby. Another 38 patients were transferred to different hospitals,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The bus departed from Johannesburg, picking up passengers at several stops in Midrand and Pretoria.
Although the cause of accident is still being investigated, it is alleged that driver fatigue could have contributed. The roadworthiness of the bus will also be investigated. The crash occurred around 2 pm.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department. For more information, contact Carstens at Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
The driver lost control, and the bus went downhill and landed in a ditch. There were no other vehicles involved.
“Their families in Malawi and Zimbabwe must be devastated because they have been awaiting the safe return of their loved ones from the Eastern Cape. Among those who passed away is a 10-month-old baby. Another 38 patients were transferred to different hospitals,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The bus departed from Johannesburg, picking up passengers at several stops in Midrand and Pretoria.
Although the cause of accident is still being investigated, it is alleged that driver fatigue could have contributed. The roadworthiness of the bus will also be investigated. The crash occurred around 2 pm.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department. For more information, contact Carstens at Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
10 October 2025
How many more children must die?
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is horrified to witness the drastic increase of innocent children killed in shooting incidents in South Africa.
“Enough is enough. One life lost is one to many. Our children are our future,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, after she learned about the 4-year-old who died in Hanover Park Cape Town after he was hit by a stray bullet.
“It is a sad day if children cannot even play outside in the safety of their own yards, but this is how severe the situation in the country has become. MISA demands that National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemole tell us what is being done to protect our children.
“MISA supports and respects the work of the Madlanga Commission of Enquiry and the Parliamentary Ad hoc Committee’s inquiry, where Masemola is currently testifying. This is unfortunately taking up a lot his time and focus. We must never forget that the rights of children are of paramount importance and applies to all aspects of the law affecting children,” says Keyter.
Between 1 April to August 2025, 63 children have been murdered with gang violence in the Western Cape being the primary root of the murders.
“This week, stray bullets also killed a 12-year-old in Mitchell’s plain after being in the crossfire which led to police arresting two teenage suspects. While another 6-year-old died during a McDonald’s robbery in Gauteng, earlier this year,” says Keyter.
Two bullets struck a 4-year-old, Davin Afrika (4) while asleep next to his pregnant mother. He died 2 years after his 12-year-old sister was shot in her head in Wesbank, Western Cape.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
“Enough is enough. One life lost is one to many. Our children are our future,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, after she learned about the 4-year-old who died in Hanover Park Cape Town after he was hit by a stray bullet.
“It is a sad day if children cannot even play outside in the safety of their own yards, but this is how severe the situation in the country has become. MISA demands that National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemole tell us what is being done to protect our children.
“MISA supports and respects the work of the Madlanga Commission of Enquiry and the Parliamentary Ad hoc Committee’s inquiry, where Masemola is currently testifying. This is unfortunately taking up a lot his time and focus. We must never forget that the rights of children are of paramount importance and applies to all aspects of the law affecting children,” says Keyter.
Between 1 April to August 2025, 63 children have been murdered with gang violence in the Western Cape being the primary root of the murders.
“This week, stray bullets also killed a 12-year-old in Mitchell’s plain after being in the crossfire which led to police arresting two teenage suspects. While another 6-year-old died during a McDonald’s robbery in Gauteng, earlier this year,” says Keyter.
Two bullets struck a 4-year-old, Davin Afrika (4) while asleep next to his pregnant mother. He died 2 years after his 12-year-old sister was shot in her head in Wesbank, Western Cape.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
7 October 2025
Payment date of salary increases
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, has been receiving numerous inquiries from concerned members seeking clarity on the expected payment date of their salary increases.
This comes after MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) circulated the Provisional Prescribed Wages on 26 September, after the majority of the parties in the Bargaining Council signed the wage agreement in August.
The wage increases will only be enforceable on the retail motor industry after the Minister of Employment and Labour publishes it in the Government Gazette and determine the implementation date.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says the Union is in constant contact with MIBCO to check on progress after the Collective Agreements were submitted to the Department of Employment and Labour. The Department requested an amendment to the Collective Agreement and confirmed receipt of this.
MIBCO is unable to say how long the process might take but remains in contact with the Department.
MISA will keep its members informed of any developments.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Carstens at Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
This comes after MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) circulated the Provisional Prescribed Wages on 26 September, after the majority of the parties in the Bargaining Council signed the wage agreement in August.
The wage increases will only be enforceable on the retail motor industry after the Minister of Employment and Labour publishes it in the Government Gazette and determine the implementation date.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says the Union is in constant contact with MIBCO to check on progress after the Collective Agreements were submitted to the Department of Employment and Labour. The Department requested an amendment to the Collective Agreement and confirmed receipt of this.
MIBCO is unable to say how long the process might take but remains in contact with the Department.
MISA will keep its members informed of any developments.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Carstens at Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
3 October 2025
Liberating judgement for gender equality
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is delighted with the Constitutional Court’s decision to confirm the landmark High Court judgement allowing parents to share maternity leave previously reserved for biological mothers.
“The judgement gives parents equal rights when taking parental leave. It will now be up to parents to decide amongst themselves how they will share their parental leave. Employers will have to amend their parental leave policies to adhere to the judgement,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The Constitutional Court confirmed that the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) unfairly discriminates by giving mothers four months’ maternity leave and fathers just ten days paternity leave. These sections in the Act were declared unconstitutional and invalid.
Both parents won’t be allowed to take four months’ consecutive leave, but both parents will qualify to apply for payment from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for the period of leave taken by each of them.
The judgement recognises that both parents play an integral part in the nurturing of young children and acknowledges a society where the male is not necessarily the main breadwinner and the female is not necessarily the primary care-giver.
In October 2023 the High Court suspended the declaration for two years. That means the amendments to the BCEA and the UIF Act should be published in the Government Gazette soon.
MISA members should know that it is not law as yet.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
“The judgement gives parents equal rights when taking parental leave. It will now be up to parents to decide amongst themselves how they will share their parental leave. Employers will have to amend their parental leave policies to adhere to the judgement,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The Constitutional Court confirmed that the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) unfairly discriminates by giving mothers four months’ maternity leave and fathers just ten days paternity leave. These sections in the Act were declared unconstitutional and invalid.
Both parents won’t be allowed to take four months’ consecutive leave, but both parents will qualify to apply for payment from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for the period of leave taken by each of them.
The judgement recognises that both parents play an integral part in the nurturing of young children and acknowledges a society where the male is not necessarily the main breadwinner and the female is not necessarily the primary care-giver.
In October 2023 the High Court suspended the declaration for two years. That means the amendments to the BCEA and the UIF Act should be published in the Government Gazette soon.
MISA members should know that it is not law as yet.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
29 September 2025
South Africa missed the bus
South Africa did too little too late to renegotiate new trade deals with the United States to minimise the impact of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which is set to expire tomorrow.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says this is a bleak outlook for the retail motor industry where retrenchments have increased significantly since the start of the whole Trump debacle.
“As majority trade union in the retail motor industry we believe Government underestimated the seriousness of the situation and the devastating impact thereof on the South African economy for too long.
“The damage was done when Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s Ambassador in the US, was expelled by the Trump Administration in March. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the US, but he was rejected by Washington in May this year unable to get a visa. This should have alerted us that we have a crisis,” says Keyter.
Dawie Roodt, founder, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group; blames deterioration of Pretoria-Washington relations on the ANC’s inability to move away from some of its policies and views.
“President Ramaphosa and Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has been at the forefront of these negotiations, exerting significant effort to secure a deal that would not only endorse South Africa’s participation in AGOA but also seeking to reduced prohibitive tariffs on its exports and it failed,” says Roodt.
AGOA expires on September 30 and companies that benefit from it have warned that any delay in renewing it risked significant job losses and factory closures.
Political analyst Dr Piet Croucamp says South Africa is not entirely to blame.
“Yes we missed the bus, our problem was that we did not foresee how destructive the Trump Administration could be and the situation became too unpredictable. In the same situation Lesotho managed to extend their textile and apparel benefits under AGOA for another year.
“It is sad, and it will have devastating economic consequences for South Africa, but our only option is to look at other markets. The boat with the US has sailed,” says Croucamp.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says this is a bleak outlook for the retail motor industry where retrenchments have increased significantly since the start of the whole Trump debacle.
“As majority trade union in the retail motor industry we believe Government underestimated the seriousness of the situation and the devastating impact thereof on the South African economy for too long.
“The damage was done when Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s Ambassador in the US, was expelled by the Trump Administration in March. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the US, but he was rejected by Washington in May this year unable to get a visa. This should have alerted us that we have a crisis,” says Keyter.
Dawie Roodt, founder, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group; blames deterioration of Pretoria-Washington relations on the ANC’s inability to move away from some of its policies and views.
“President Ramaphosa and Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has been at the forefront of these negotiations, exerting significant effort to secure a deal that would not only endorse South Africa’s participation in AGOA but also seeking to reduced prohibitive tariffs on its exports and it failed,” says Roodt.
AGOA expires on September 30 and companies that benefit from it have warned that any delay in renewing it risked significant job losses and factory closures.
Political analyst Dr Piet Croucamp says South Africa is not entirely to blame.
“Yes we missed the bus, our problem was that we did not foresee how destructive the Trump Administration could be and the situation became too unpredictable. In the same situation Lesotho managed to extend their textile and apparel benefits under AGOA for another year.
“It is sad, and it will have devastating economic consequences for South Africa, but our only option is to look at other markets. The boat with the US has sailed,” says Croucamp.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
25 September 2025
MISA makes a difference
This year MISA not only kept orphaned rhino calves warm but also donated blankets to the K9 dog unit used to patrol and protect rhinos against poachers.
This is the second year the Union supported Rhino Connect, a non-profit organisation in the battle for rhino conservation, assisting private rhino owners with dehorning, security (K9 dog units), education on taking care of orphaned rhino calves and training veterinarian students across the globe.
Tersia Jooste, Founder of Rhino Connect, says they use the blankets to cover the patrol dogs’ bodies before they put the harness on. The dogs are used to track rhinos and apprehend suspected poachers on farms.
“We want future generations to also have the privilege to seeing these magnificent animals, but if we don’t join the war against rhino poaching, rhinos run the risk of becoming extinct.
“According to the International Rhino Foundation’s latest State of the Rhino Report, just 27 000 rhinos remain in Africa and Asia. South Africa is the home of the most white rhinos (estimated at 15 700), but just last year 420 were killed for their horns,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The report indicates that South Africa’s rhinos will only survive in fenced reserves, although serious efforts are made to tackle poaching with the help of dedicated military-grade anti-poaching teams guarding, dehorning and relocating the rhinos to safer locations.
Despite these efforts, poachers still manage to kill and dehorn at least one rhino per day.
MISA’s donation to Rhino Connect was the last donation as part of MISA’s annual Blanket Drive for 2025.
This year the Union did a special outreach project to non-profit organisations and soup kitchens nationwide, focussing on restoring the dignity and self-respect of the needy and assisting them to return them to the mainstream of society, equipped.
MISA also managed to make massive donations of high protein food to ten non-profit organisations and school feeding schemes caring for children nationwide, in our Fighting Child Hunger Challenge.
“According to a recent Food and Nutrition Security Survey, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), food insecurity affects 63,5% of households in the country,” says Keyter.
Therefore, MISA decided to collect food to fight child hunger, malnutrition and stunting. As a national crisis we believe the Union has a social responsibility on behalf of its more than 73 000 members to take active steps to bring relief.
MISA challenges everyone, including its staff, various Committees, Employers and Provinces to collect the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example)
• Peanut butter
• Fortified Maize
• White Rice
• Soya Mince
• Speckled beans
• Soup Mix
“MISA welcomes any contributions. If you are willing to be the difference you want to see in the world, send an email to Sonja.carstens@ms.org.za.”
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
#MISALEADS #PROUDLYMISA #MISAONTHEMOVE #MISACARES #MISAFAMILY
Caption: Tersia Jooste, Founder of Rhino Connect, with Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department, and her daughters, Kaylee and Ashlee. They are feeding orphaned rhino calves from the left Johnathan, Joan and David.
Caption: Tersia Jooste, Founder of Rhino Connect, with Bella, a 6 year-old German Shephard who managed to catch three rhino poachers to date.
This is the second year the Union supported Rhino Connect, a non-profit organisation in the battle for rhino conservation, assisting private rhino owners with dehorning, security (K9 dog units), education on taking care of orphaned rhino calves and training veterinarian students across the globe.
Tersia Jooste, Founder of Rhino Connect, says they use the blankets to cover the patrol dogs’ bodies before they put the harness on. The dogs are used to track rhinos and apprehend suspected poachers on farms.
“We want future generations to also have the privilege to seeing these magnificent animals, but if we don’t join the war against rhino poaching, rhinos run the risk of becoming extinct.
“According to the International Rhino Foundation’s latest State of the Rhino Report, just 27 000 rhinos remain in Africa and Asia. South Africa is the home of the most white rhinos (estimated at 15 700), but just last year 420 were killed for their horns,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
The report indicates that South Africa’s rhinos will only survive in fenced reserves, although serious efforts are made to tackle poaching with the help of dedicated military-grade anti-poaching teams guarding, dehorning and relocating the rhinos to safer locations.
Despite these efforts, poachers still manage to kill and dehorn at least one rhino per day.
MISA’s donation to Rhino Connect was the last donation as part of MISA’s annual Blanket Drive for 2025.
This year the Union did a special outreach project to non-profit organisations and soup kitchens nationwide, focussing on restoring the dignity and self-respect of the needy and assisting them to return them to the mainstream of society, equipped.
MISA also managed to make massive donations of high protein food to ten non-profit organisations and school feeding schemes caring for children nationwide, in our Fighting Child Hunger Challenge.
“According to a recent Food and Nutrition Security Survey, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), food insecurity affects 63,5% of households in the country,” says Keyter.
Therefore, MISA decided to collect food to fight child hunger, malnutrition and stunting. As a national crisis we believe the Union has a social responsibility on behalf of its more than 73 000 members to take active steps to bring relief.
MISA challenges everyone, including its staff, various Committees, Employers and Provinces to collect the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example)
• Peanut butter
• Fortified Maize
• White Rice
• Soya Mince
• Speckled beans
• Soup Mix
“MISA welcomes any contributions. If you are willing to be the difference you want to see in the world, send an email to Sonja.carstens@ms.org.za.”
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
#MISALEADS #PROUDLYMISA #MISAONTHEMOVE #MISACARES #MISAFAMILY
Caption: Tersia Jooste, Founder of Rhino Connect, with Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department, and her daughters, Kaylee and Ashlee. They are feeding orphaned rhino calves from the left Johnathan, Joan and David.
Caption: Tersia Jooste, Founder of Rhino Connect, with Bella, a 6 year-old German Shephard who managed to catch three rhino poachers to date.
27 August 2025
Gratitude for increases amidst economic turmoil
“Every little bit help, we are concerned about the future of the retail motor industry and fear retrenchments.”
These are the words of members of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, the majority trade union in the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO) where the parties signed a wage agreement to give the more than 300 000 employees under the ambush of the bargaining council a wage increase above the consumer price index (CPI) for the next three years.
“I was so excited when MISA posted the wage agreement on Facebook, I made a screen shot and sent a WhatsApp to my colleagues. We are very grateful. We know that dealerships nationwide are struggling and that the export tariffs of 30% that the United Stated implemented from 1 August, has a major impact on us,” says Pulane Tlhomola (32), a Receptionist who is 32 weeks pregnant with her second baby girl.
Boitumelo Qwabe (47), a Booking Clerk, agrees. “Yes we will always feel that it is too little money, but it still helps a lot to fill the gaps.”
She knows the hardship of retrenchment, having been retrenched twice during her career in the industry.
“In between jobs I started my own business, transporting school children too and from school. It is not easy to be your own employer.”
Edward Senyasamore (30), a Tyre Fitter providing for five people, says he is very happy about the wage increase. “It will help me to save a little money and to have transport money until month end.
“To me the Union is like a mother. MISA cares for workers like a mother would, it saves us from hectic times and helps us to grow academically in the future.”
Senyasamore also experienced his fair share of hardship in the industry after his previous employer stopped paying contributions without informing employees.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says the agreement will now be submitted by MIBCO to the Minister of Labour and Employment Nomakhosazana Meth, for promulgation.
It will be implemented in the industry once published in the Government Gazette for three years until 31 August 2028.
For more information contact Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
These are the words of members of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, the majority trade union in the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO) where the parties signed a wage agreement to give the more than 300 000 employees under the ambush of the bargaining council a wage increase above the consumer price index (CPI) for the next three years.
“I was so excited when MISA posted the wage agreement on Facebook, I made a screen shot and sent a WhatsApp to my colleagues. We are very grateful. We know that dealerships nationwide are struggling and that the export tariffs of 30% that the United Stated implemented from 1 August, has a major impact on us,” says Pulane Tlhomola (32), a Receptionist who is 32 weeks pregnant with her second baby girl.
Boitumelo Qwabe (47), a Booking Clerk, agrees. “Yes we will always feel that it is too little money, but it still helps a lot to fill the gaps.”
She knows the hardship of retrenchment, having been retrenched twice during her career in the industry.
“In between jobs I started my own business, transporting school children too and from school. It is not easy to be your own employer.”
Edward Senyasamore (30), a Tyre Fitter providing for five people, says he is very happy about the wage increase. “It will help me to save a little money and to have transport money until month end.
“To me the Union is like a mother. MISA cares for workers like a mother would, it saves us from hectic times and helps us to grow academically in the future.”
Senyasamore also experienced his fair share of hardship in the industry after his previous employer stopped paying contributions without informing employees.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says the agreement will now be submitted by MIBCO to the Minister of Labour and Employment Nomakhosazana Meth, for promulgation.
It will be implemented in the industry once published in the Government Gazette for three years until 31 August 2028.
For more information contact Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
23 August 2025
Another first for MISA
MISA signed a settlement agreement for the MIBCO Wage and Substantive Negotiations in Ferndale, Johannesburg for the first time as the majority trade union in the retail motor industry. It is also the first time since 2010 that MISA is a signatory to the agreement.
Employees in the retail motor industry will get a wage increase above the consumer price index (CPI) for the next three years. The increases vary for the different Sectors in the industry as set out below.
This agreement includes substantive issues that effects the working conditions of employees.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says MISA experienced that the short time clause was being abused by some employers.
“It was crucial for MISA to change the wording of the short time clause in the agreement to protect workers when disputes arise. The term “slackness of trade” is defined more appropriately to reduce the potential for abuse,” says Köstens.
The agreement will now be submitted by MIBCO to the Minister of Labour and Employment Nomakhosazana Meth for promulgation.
It will be implemented in the industry once published in the Government Gazette for three years until 31 August 2028.
The increases are:
Sector 1 – Chapter III
Component manufacturers
On actual rates of pay
Year 1: 6 %
Year 2: 5 %
Year 3: 5 %
Sector 5
Fuel Retailers
Forecourt Attendants:
On minimum rates of pay
Year 1: 6%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 4%
Cashiers & Chars
Year 1: 6%
Year 2: 4%
Year 3: 4%
Primary healthcare: 1% of the increases will be afforded to employees in the form of an allowance towards primary health insurance, over the duration of the agreement. Employees will have a choice to opt in or out of the primary healthcare scheme which will be implemented on 1 January 2026.
All other sectors
On minimum rates of pay
Year 1: 5%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 5%
In the case of sector 6, wage and salary increases are based on minimum rates of pay only, for the respective and relevant grades of pay, for the following periods:
Year 1: 5%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 5%
Employment on artisan’s work
The parties agreed that, where unqualified employees were engaged to perform aspects of Artisan’s work, and were not remunerated in line with the applicable wage rates of Artisans, such employees must be compensated directly for the underpayment.
Overtime – Sector 1 – Chapter3 (Component manufacturers)
It is agreed that all workshop employees and chars shall be remunerated for overtime worked at a rate of one and a half times their ordinary hourly rate.
For more information contact Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on email: Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
Employees in the retail motor industry will get a wage increase above the consumer price index (CPI) for the next three years. The increases vary for the different Sectors in the industry as set out below.
This agreement includes substantive issues that effects the working conditions of employees.
Hermann Köstens, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Development, says MISA experienced that the short time clause was being abused by some employers.
“It was crucial for MISA to change the wording of the short time clause in the agreement to protect workers when disputes arise. The term “slackness of trade” is defined more appropriately to reduce the potential for abuse,” says Köstens.
The agreement will now be submitted by MIBCO to the Minister of Labour and Employment Nomakhosazana Meth for promulgation.
It will be implemented in the industry once published in the Government Gazette for three years until 31 August 2028.
The increases are:
Sector 1 – Chapter III
Component manufacturers
On actual rates of pay
Year 1: 6 %
Year 2: 5 %
Year 3: 5 %
Sector 5
Fuel Retailers
Forecourt Attendants:
On minimum rates of pay
Year 1: 6%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 4%
Cashiers & Chars
Year 1: 6%
Year 2: 4%
Year 3: 4%
Primary healthcare: 1% of the increases will be afforded to employees in the form of an allowance towards primary health insurance, over the duration of the agreement. Employees will have a choice to opt in or out of the primary healthcare scheme which will be implemented on 1 January 2026.
All other sectors
On minimum rates of pay
Year 1: 5%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 5%
In the case of sector 6, wage and salary increases are based on minimum rates of pay only, for the respective and relevant grades of pay, for the following periods:
Year 1: 5%
Year 2: 5%
Year 3: 5%
Employment on artisan’s work
The parties agreed that, where unqualified employees were engaged to perform aspects of Artisan’s work, and were not remunerated in line with the applicable wage rates of Artisans, such employees must be compensated directly for the underpayment.
Overtime – Sector 1 – Chapter3 (Component manufacturers)
It is agreed that all workshop employees and chars shall be remunerated for overtime worked at a rate of one and a half times their ordinary hourly rate.
For more information contact Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on email: Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
7 August 2025
MISA takes fighting Child Hunger a step further
"We are so overwhelmed and grateful. Our parents and learners will be so happy."
This was the words of Nellie Khumalo, a Head of Department at the Khuphuka Primary School in Uswanini, in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, donated non-perishable food worth thousands of rands to the school feeding scheme at the Union’s annual Women’s Breakfast to celebrate the achievements of women in the retail motor industry.
Earlier this year Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, launched the Union’s Fighting Child Hunger Challenge, asking all our members, staff, tenants, and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
"MISA believes that the Union has a social responsibility to use our abilities as a collective to be the change we want to see and to support our communities.
"Each MISA lady attending our breakfasts nationwide, contributed by bringing what they could. With the help of the MISA's Women’s Forum and Young Workers Forum, the Union donated to three other non-profit organisations and feeding schemes in East London, George and Klerksdorp," says Keyter.
According to Khumalo the school is situated in a very poor community where unemployment is rife.
Pamela Govender, another teacher at the school, they were surprised at how the donation pile grew as more than 240 MISA members attended the event at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
According to Keyter non-profit organisations nationwide are struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of funding from Government amidst an increasing need to provide food to vulnerable groups. Especially children, the elderly and the disabled.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
29% of children in South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point.
For more information contact Carstens on Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
This was the words of Nellie Khumalo, a Head of Department at the Khuphuka Primary School in Uswanini, in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, donated non-perishable food worth thousands of rands to the school feeding scheme at the Union’s annual Women’s Breakfast to celebrate the achievements of women in the retail motor industry.
Earlier this year Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, launched the Union’s Fighting Child Hunger Challenge, asking all our members, staff, tenants, and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
"MISA believes that the Union has a social responsibility to use our abilities as a collective to be the change we want to see and to support our communities.
"Each MISA lady attending our breakfasts nationwide, contributed by bringing what they could. With the help of the MISA's Women’s Forum and Young Workers Forum, the Union donated to three other non-profit organisations and feeding schemes in East London, George and Klerksdorp," says Keyter.
According to Khumalo the school is situated in a very poor community where unemployment is rife.
Pamela Govender, another teacher at the school, they were surprised at how the donation pile grew as more than 240 MISA members attended the event at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
According to Keyter non-profit organisations nationwide are struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of funding from Government amidst an increasing need to provide food to vulnerable groups. Especially children, the elderly and the disabled.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
29% of children in South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point.
For more information contact Carstens on Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
4 August 2025
MISA is fighting Child Hunger
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, fed more than 400 children at Fred and Martie’s Soup Kitchen in Claremont, Johannesburg, as part of the Union’s social responsibility outreach in 2025 to fight child hunger.
“Words will never be enough to express our gratitude. The kids loved it,” says Yolandie Oberholzer who runs the Soup Kitchen. Her late mother, Martie, was its founder.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says MISA wants to be the change we want to see in the world.
“Not all our members have the means to make a difference or to help someone else, but as a collective the Union has a social responsibility, representing more than 72 000 members in all our projects. MISA is setting the trend for modern trade unions in South Africa,” says Keyter.
Senior State Advocate Salome Scheepers, National Coordinator of Domestic Violence at the Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit (SOCA) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), joined MISA to hand out decorated tins with dolls to each child. “It was a very humbling experience.”
Neal van den Berg, Property Practitioner of Global Estates Platinum, spoiled the children with face painting.
Keyter launched the Union’s Fight Child Hunger Challenge in May, asking all our members, staff, tenants and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
MISA will be hosting its annual Women’s Breakfasts in Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Durban and Johannesburg over the next two weeks where more handovers to non-profit organisations will take place.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
For more information contact Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
“Words will never be enough to express our gratitude. The kids loved it,” says Yolandie Oberholzer who runs the Soup Kitchen. Her late mother, Martie, was its founder.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says MISA wants to be the change we want to see in the world.
“Not all our members have the means to make a difference or to help someone else, but as a collective the Union has a social responsibility, representing more than 72 000 members in all our projects. MISA is setting the trend for modern trade unions in South Africa,” says Keyter.
Senior State Advocate Salome Scheepers, National Coordinator of Domestic Violence at the Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit (SOCA) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), joined MISA to hand out decorated tins with dolls to each child. “It was a very humbling experience.”
Neal van den Berg, Property Practitioner of Global Estates Platinum, spoiled the children with face painting.
Keyter launched the Union’s Fight Child Hunger Challenge in May, asking all our members, staff, tenants and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
MISA will be hosting its annual Women’s Breakfasts in Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Durban and Johannesburg over the next two weeks where more handovers to non-profit organisations will take place.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
For more information contact Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
11 July 2025
MISA is fighting Child Hunger
Nationwide, non-profit organisations are struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of funding from Government amidst an increasing need to provide food to vulnerable groups. Especially children, the elderly and the disabled.
Earlier this year MISA (Motor Industry Staff Association) announced the Union’s Fight Child Hunger Challenge, asking all our members, staff, tenants, and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
Ashlee Carstens (student), daughter of Sonja Carstens, MISA’s Media and Communication Department Manager, used her own money to donate peanut butter and rice.
“I know it is a very small contribution, but I believe a little can go a long way. If everyone donates just two items, it will give massive relief for those who need it most,” says Ashlee.
Heidi Reid (MISA President) handed over the first donation to the Child and Youth Care Centre in George, Western Cape. This non-profit organisation cares for children between the ages of 2 – 18 who have been placed in their care by the Court. It is a registered place of safety for emergency placements.
Guests at MISA’s first Women’s Breakfast in George were required to bring one of these items as entry to attend. This function celebrates women in the retail motor industry and all it’s female members during women’s month.
“Wow George, I am super proud of your massive donation. I challenge the other ladies in the other regions to do better than this,” said Reid.
MISA will be hosting breakfasts in Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, Klerksdorp, Bloemfontein, Durban and Johannesburg over the next six weeks where more handovers to non-profit organisations will be done.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says according to a comprehensive research report submitted to NEDLAC’s Cost of Living Task Team, 29% of children in South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point.
For more information contact Carstens on Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
Earlier this year MISA (Motor Industry Staff Association) announced the Union’s Fight Child Hunger Challenge, asking all our members, staff, tenants, and stakeholders to start collecting the following items:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example);
• Peanut butter;
• Fortified Maize;
• White Rice;
• Soya Mince;
• Speckled beans;
• Soup Mix.
These items are considered “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients and have a long shelf life.
Ashlee Carstens (student), daughter of Sonja Carstens, MISA’s Media and Communication Department Manager, used her own money to donate peanut butter and rice.
“I know it is a very small contribution, but I believe a little can go a long way. If everyone donates just two items, it will give massive relief for those who need it most,” says Ashlee.
Heidi Reid (MISA President) handed over the first donation to the Child and Youth Care Centre in George, Western Cape. This non-profit organisation cares for children between the ages of 2 – 18 who have been placed in their care by the Court. It is a registered place of safety for emergency placements.
Guests at MISA’s first Women’s Breakfast in George were required to bring one of these items as entry to attend. This function celebrates women in the retail motor industry and all it’s female members during women’s month.
“Wow George, I am super proud of your massive donation. I challenge the other ladies in the other regions to do better than this,” said Reid.
MISA will be hosting breakfasts in Cape Town, East London, Gqeberha, Klerksdorp, Bloemfontein, Durban and Johannesburg over the next six weeks where more handovers to non-profit organisations will be done.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says according to a comprehensive research report submitted to NEDLAC’s Cost of Living Task Team, 29% of children in South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point.
For more information contact Carstens on Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
8 July 2025
Trump tariffs will result in more unemployment in South Africa
The decision of President Donald Trump to impose 30% tariffs on the export of vehicles, components, tyres and parts exported from South Africa to the United States will kill any possible economic growth in our country.
According to Trump, the tariffs will be effective from the 1st of August 2025. He believes that South Africa exports more goods to the US than it buys from the country, making it an unfair trade relationship.
Dawie Roodt, Founder and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, told MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, that Trump’s figures are not based on actual figures, but everyone will feel the impact because it will hinder any economic growth.
These tariffs take away any competitive edge that South Africa had, to compete with the global market. Small retailers have already stopped manufacturing because it will not be feasible to continue with the new export tariffs; or because of a reduced demand from US clients.
“We can now accept that AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) is dead. Under AGOA, more than 1 800 South African products and goods, including vehicles, components and parts, were exported to the US duty-free,” says Roodt.
South Africa's official unemployment rate rose to 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. This is the highest rate since the second quarter of 2024 (33,5%).
“The population has seen a steady increase year-on-year, with a growth rate of 1.33%. We live in a country where our population growth exceeds our economic growth. This makes job creation highly unlikely,” says Roodt.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says that the retail motor industry, in which MISA is the majority trade union, is already struggling amidst the uncertainty of tariff percentage increases which started when President Trump came into office earlier this year.
The Union is experiencing an increase in employers closing their doors, restructuring in terms of Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act or embarking on short time.
According to Tiekie Mocke, Manager of MISA’s Legal Department, the negative impact on exports forced an employer within the retail motor industry to cut a five-day workweek back to a four-day workweek, effectively leaving employees out of pocket with at least one week’s income per month.
This was done pro-actively to prevent retrenchments but cannot continue indefinitely.
Keyter says that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation needs to do whatever it takes to restore South Africa’s strained relationship with the US. This is not about who is right or wrong, but about what is in the best interest of South Africa.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
According to Trump, the tariffs will be effective from the 1st of August 2025. He believes that South Africa exports more goods to the US than it buys from the country, making it an unfair trade relationship.
Dawie Roodt, Founder and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, told MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, that Trump’s figures are not based on actual figures, but everyone will feel the impact because it will hinder any economic growth.
These tariffs take away any competitive edge that South Africa had, to compete with the global market. Small retailers have already stopped manufacturing because it will not be feasible to continue with the new export tariffs; or because of a reduced demand from US clients.
“We can now accept that AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) is dead. Under AGOA, more than 1 800 South African products and goods, including vehicles, components and parts, were exported to the US duty-free,” says Roodt.
South Africa's official unemployment rate rose to 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025. This is the highest rate since the second quarter of 2024 (33,5%).
“The population has seen a steady increase year-on-year, with a growth rate of 1.33%. We live in a country where our population growth exceeds our economic growth. This makes job creation highly unlikely,” says Roodt.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says that the retail motor industry, in which MISA is the majority trade union, is already struggling amidst the uncertainty of tariff percentage increases which started when President Trump came into office earlier this year.
The Union is experiencing an increase in employers closing their doors, restructuring in terms of Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act or embarking on short time.
According to Tiekie Mocke, Manager of MISA’s Legal Department, the negative impact on exports forced an employer within the retail motor industry to cut a five-day workweek back to a four-day workweek, effectively leaving employees out of pocket with at least one week’s income per month.
This was done pro-actively to prevent retrenchments but cannot continue indefinitely.
Keyter says that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation needs to do whatever it takes to restore South Africa’s strained relationship with the US. This is not about who is right or wrong, but about what is in the best interest of South Africa.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
17 June 2025
MISA is deeply saddened by lives lost in the Eastern Cape
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is deeply saddened that 90 people died in the devastating floods in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says the Union would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the loved ones of the victims and prayers for those involved in the ongoing rescue efforts.
The flooding in Mthatha came after severe heavy rainfall and snow resulted in flash floods, creating waves, one of which was said to be 30 m high at a time when people were travelling on the roads.
The Union would like to also commend the hard work of the community who started searching for the bodies since Wednesday, the different Departments of the Eastern Cape, police and rescue medics from the Department of Health as well as the Gift of the Givers search and rescue team.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says the Union would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the loved ones of the victims and prayers for those involved in the ongoing rescue efforts.
The flooding in Mthatha came after severe heavy rainfall and snow resulted in flash floods, creating waves, one of which was said to be 30 m high at a time when people were travelling on the roads.
The Union would like to also commend the hard work of the community who started searching for the bodies since Wednesday, the different Departments of the Eastern Cape, police and rescue medics from the Department of Health as well as the Gift of the Givers search and rescue team.
Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.
For MISA Press Releases, email Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
6 June 2025
South Africa is unable to protect its children
This year’s Child Protection Week was brutal and a reminder that South African’s are not adhering to our Constitutional obligation to ensure that the rights of children are paramount to any other rights.
#MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, collaborated with three TikTok sensations, Mandisi Tshingana, Sipho Twala and Darren Campher, as part of the Union’s social responsibility to raise awareness about child abuse, child trafficking and school bullying. Together we were able to reach more than 3 million people.
“The Union’s efforts and victory was short lived after the mutilated body of 14-year old Likhina Fose, was found in Durban Deep, Roodepoort Johannesburg. In Vanderbiljpark a sangoma and the mother of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba were arrested after his body was found in a shallow grave. He disappeared in November last year.
“The police still have not arrested a suspect for the murder of 11-year old Jayden-Meek who’s body was found bruised and stripped naked just hours after he was reported missing from the complex in which his mother lived. The grade 6 learner vanished after he was dropped off from school on 18 May,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
As part of the Union’s awareness campaign, #MISA spoke to Irvin Ndlovu, the father of 4-year-old Bokgabo Poo who was abducted, raped, murdered and her little body found mutilated on 10 October 2022.
According to Ndlovu the Joslin Smith trial was very painful for him to watch. Joslin was sold to a sangoma on 19 February 2024 by her mother, Kelly, from the Middlepos shack she lived in, in the Saldanha Bay.
“It feels like everyone just goes on with their lives, while children continue to fall victim. The justice system is failing us. I want to know what happened and who killed my child. I am not the person I used to be. I am an angry person who snaps a lot, my heart is filled with anger.”
Ntokozo Zikhali was acquitted of Bakgabo’s murder despite being seen on CCTV-footage leaving a park in the East Rand with the little girl, while out on bail for raping a nine-year-old girl. He was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment on this case.
According to Ndlovu South Africa underestimates muti-related murders. “This is real in Southern Africa.”
He works as a Marketing Manager, Activist and Radio Presenter at Benoni FM and is very involved in community work. “On the day my little girl went missing, the South African Police Service (SAPS), did not have a vehicle to help us with the search, but the community left no stone unturned while we were searching for Bakgabo. I will always be grateful to everyone who helped and I believe I have a duty to also give back where I can."
His advice to parents is to do whatever it takes to protect their children, don’t let them out of your sight and don’t trust anyone near them. Ndlovu vowed to always keep the memory of Bakgabo alive and to ensure that her story is told.
He pleads with officers in the SAPS to resign if they are not passionate about their jobs. “Don’t be a police officer if you don’t have a heart and empathy for the families of victims. Yes it might be just another case, but for the family of the loved one it was their everything,” he says.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of #MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
#MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, collaborated with three TikTok sensations, Mandisi Tshingana, Sipho Twala and Darren Campher, as part of the Union’s social responsibility to raise awareness about child abuse, child trafficking and school bullying. Together we were able to reach more than 3 million people.
“The Union’s efforts and victory was short lived after the mutilated body of 14-year old Likhina Fose, was found in Durban Deep, Roodepoort Johannesburg. In Vanderbiljpark a sangoma and the mother of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba were arrested after his body was found in a shallow grave. He disappeared in November last year.
“The police still have not arrested a suspect for the murder of 11-year old Jayden-Meek who’s body was found bruised and stripped naked just hours after he was reported missing from the complex in which his mother lived. The grade 6 learner vanished after he was dropped off from school on 18 May,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
As part of the Union’s awareness campaign, #MISA spoke to Irvin Ndlovu, the father of 4-year-old Bokgabo Poo who was abducted, raped, murdered and her little body found mutilated on 10 October 2022.
According to Ndlovu the Joslin Smith trial was very painful for him to watch. Joslin was sold to a sangoma on 19 February 2024 by her mother, Kelly, from the Middlepos shack she lived in, in the Saldanha Bay.
“It feels like everyone just goes on with their lives, while children continue to fall victim. The justice system is failing us. I want to know what happened and who killed my child. I am not the person I used to be. I am an angry person who snaps a lot, my heart is filled with anger.”
Ntokozo Zikhali was acquitted of Bakgabo’s murder despite being seen on CCTV-footage leaving a park in the East Rand with the little girl, while out on bail for raping a nine-year-old girl. He was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment on this case.
According to Ndlovu South Africa underestimates muti-related murders. “This is real in Southern Africa.”
He works as a Marketing Manager, Activist and Radio Presenter at Benoni FM and is very involved in community work. “On the day my little girl went missing, the South African Police Service (SAPS), did not have a vehicle to help us with the search, but the community left no stone unturned while we were searching for Bakgabo. I will always be grateful to everyone who helped and I believe I have a duty to also give back where I can."
His advice to parents is to do whatever it takes to protect their children, don’t let them out of your sight and don’t trust anyone near them. Ndlovu vowed to always keep the memory of Bakgabo alive and to ensure that her story is told.
He pleads with officers in the SAPS to resign if they are not passionate about their jobs. “Don’t be a police officer if you don’t have a heart and empathy for the families of victims. Yes it might be just another case, but for the family of the loved one it was their everything,” he says.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of #MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
3 June 2025
Vanished without a trace
It has been six years since Amahle Thabethe vanished without a trace, but her mother and grandfather believes that she is still alive.
“There just has to be someone, somewhere who saw her, knows what happened to her after a man took her with him to give him directions,” says her mother Nokulunga Nkosi (40).
The little girl disappeared in Tsakane, Brakpan on 6 April 2019 when she was only 6-years old. Despite a R50 000 reward from the South African Police Service (SAPS), no information has been forthcoming. In January this year the SAPS sent an SMS to Nkosi informing her that this docket is now closed until the police receives new information.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, spoke to Nkosi as part of the Union’s awareness campaign against child trafficking during Child Protection Week.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, appeals to anyone with information to come forward.
According to the United Nations child trafficking globally is an underreported crime, but there is a growing number of cases in Southern African countries, especially where children are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation (47%), forced labour (35%) and other types of exploitation (18%).
Traffickers have strong community networks. More than half of the child victims reported the involvement of friends and families in their recruitment into trafficking. False promises were the most common means of control reported by children (58.9%).
Amahle was lured to walk with a stranger to give him directions in return for sweets.
“I can’t begin to tell you how I feel every day when I wake up, every time that I see a learner in Grade 9, the same age as she is. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her,” says Nkosi, a Carpenter suffering from depression since her daughter was kidnapped.
She would find closure if she knew Amahle was dead. Until then, she pleads that the person who took her daughter, returns her to them.
“So many people approach me with empty promises. I have so many regrets. I should never have allowed her to play at the neighbour’s house back then.
“My advice to parents is to never let your child out of your sight. We are living in a very cruel world.”
According to Thomas Nkosi (77), Amahle’s grandfather, her disappearance affected his health too. “We are a very close family. I am stressed. She was such a blessing in our lives and we just want her back.”
He continues to pray for God to intervene. “God is existing and nothing is impossible for Him. I pray that God will intervene and bring Amahle back to us,” he says.
Missing Children South Africa estimates that 77% of missing children are found, and 23% remains missing or are found dead. In May 2025, the SAPS reported that over the past five years, it had reunited 2 963 missing children with their families, 1 919 of whom were female and 967 male.
Anyone with information about Amahle must please contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens via e-mail to Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
“There just has to be someone, somewhere who saw her, knows what happened to her after a man took her with him to give him directions,” says her mother Nokulunga Nkosi (40).
The little girl disappeared in Tsakane, Brakpan on 6 April 2019 when she was only 6-years old. Despite a R50 000 reward from the South African Police Service (SAPS), no information has been forthcoming. In January this year the SAPS sent an SMS to Nkosi informing her that this docket is now closed until the police receives new information.
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, spoke to Nkosi as part of the Union’s awareness campaign against child trafficking during Child Protection Week.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, appeals to anyone with information to come forward.
According to the United Nations child trafficking globally is an underreported crime, but there is a growing number of cases in Southern African countries, especially where children are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation (47%), forced labour (35%) and other types of exploitation (18%).
Traffickers have strong community networks. More than half of the child victims reported the involvement of friends and families in their recruitment into trafficking. False promises were the most common means of control reported by children (58.9%).
Amahle was lured to walk with a stranger to give him directions in return for sweets.
“I can’t begin to tell you how I feel every day when I wake up, every time that I see a learner in Grade 9, the same age as she is. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her,” says Nkosi, a Carpenter suffering from depression since her daughter was kidnapped.
She would find closure if she knew Amahle was dead. Until then, she pleads that the person who took her daughter, returns her to them.
“So many people approach me with empty promises. I have so many regrets. I should never have allowed her to play at the neighbour’s house back then.
“My advice to parents is to never let your child out of your sight. We are living in a very cruel world.”
According to Thomas Nkosi (77), Amahle’s grandfather, her disappearance affected his health too. “We are a very close family. I am stressed. She was such a blessing in our lives and we just want her back.”
He continues to pray for God to intervene. “God is existing and nothing is impossible for Him. I pray that God will intervene and bring Amahle back to us,” he says.
Missing Children South Africa estimates that 77% of missing children are found, and 23% remains missing or are found dead. In May 2025, the SAPS reported that over the past five years, it had reunited 2 963 missing children with their families, 1 919 of whom were female and 967 male.
Anyone with information about Amahle must please contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens via e-mail to Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za.
27 May 2025
Health Minister pleads with Labour to support NHI
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi pleaded with trade unions today to support the National Health Insurance (NHI) to ensure all South African’s have access to health care services.
“We can’t stop implementation of the NHI purely because labour (organisations) is afraid of fraud and corruption. We all know what happened with state capture. There will always be corruption.
“We need labour to come forward, tell us what you want, get involved to that we can address the realities of public healthcare,” says Motsoaledi.
He addressed a webinar on the NHI Governance Regulations hosted by Fedusa, the Federation of Trade Unions of South Africa to which MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is affiliated.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says she was shocked to hear that South Africa’s ratio is 0,3 doctors per 1 000 of its population.
“This needs to be rectified urgently before we implement the NHI. South Africa has a huge growing crisis with newly qualified doctors not being appointed to public sector positions, despite a severe shortage of medical professionals due to budget constraints. This year’s budget only made provision for 800 jobs of the 1 800 unemployed doctors,” says Keyter.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explained in parliament that R28.9-billion will go towards employing 800 post-community service doctors without jobs, as well as 9 300 healthcare workers.
“In the last year alone, our public sector health system lost close to 9 000 health workers. We did not have the money to retain or replace them even after reprioritising funds budgeted for consumables and medicines,” Godongwana said.
Doctor Mhlengi Ncube, Head of Health Policy and research at SAMA (South African Medical Association) explained at the webinar that the ratio in the United Kingdom is 2 doctors per 1 000 people in the UK population and viewed as totally inadequate.
“In South Africa the shortage of doctors results in doctors working overtime, some working up to 36 hour shifts. Not only does this take its toll on their family time, but also contributes to medical errors and deteriorating mental health, having a doctor who committed suicide,” he explained.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on via e-mail to Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
“We can’t stop implementation of the NHI purely because labour (organisations) is afraid of fraud and corruption. We all know what happened with state capture. There will always be corruption.
“We need labour to come forward, tell us what you want, get involved to that we can address the realities of public healthcare,” says Motsoaledi.
He addressed a webinar on the NHI Governance Regulations hosted by Fedusa, the Federation of Trade Unions of South Africa to which MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is affiliated.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says she was shocked to hear that South Africa’s ratio is 0,3 doctors per 1 000 of its population.
“This needs to be rectified urgently before we implement the NHI. South Africa has a huge growing crisis with newly qualified doctors not being appointed to public sector positions, despite a severe shortage of medical professionals due to budget constraints. This year’s budget only made provision for 800 jobs of the 1 800 unemployed doctors,” says Keyter.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explained in parliament that R28.9-billion will go towards employing 800 post-community service doctors without jobs, as well as 9 300 healthcare workers.
“In the last year alone, our public sector health system lost close to 9 000 health workers. We did not have the money to retain or replace them even after reprioritising funds budgeted for consumables and medicines,” Godongwana said.
Doctor Mhlengi Ncube, Head of Health Policy and research at SAMA (South African Medical Association) explained at the webinar that the ratio in the United Kingdom is 2 doctors per 1 000 people in the UK population and viewed as totally inadequate.
“In South Africa the shortage of doctors results in doctors working overtime, some working up to 36 hour shifts. Not only does this take its toll on their family time, but also contributes to medical errors and deteriorating mental health, having a doctor who committed suicide,” he explained.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on via e-mail to Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
20 May 2025
MISA’s aim to fight Child Hunger
More than 155 children have died since January due to malnutrition in state hospitals.
These shocking figures was revealed by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in response to a parliamentary question. His department earlier admitted that annually over 15 000 children are annually diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, with 1 000 dying directly from it.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
Therefor MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, identified child hunger, malnutrition and stunting as a national crisis and believe the Union has a social responsibility on behalf of its more than 71 000 to take active steps to bring relief.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says according to a comprehensive research report submitted to NEDLAC’s Cost of Living Task Team, 29% of children is South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Of the country’s 20 million children, an estimated 38% (7,9 million) are living below the food poverty line and 70% (14,6 million) are living below the upper-bound-poverty line.
Child poverty has risen sharply since 2019. In 2022, an additional 1,3 million children were living below the food poverty line and 3,4 million more children below the upper-bound-poverty line.
A large portion of children in South Africa live in households that cannot afford the most basic nutrition and non-food essentials. Over a third of children living below the food poverty line are food insecure and at risk for malnourishment.
South Africa ranks among one of the 34 mostly low-income countries accounting for 90% of the world’s stunted children, despite its middle-income status.
Stunting is a sign of impaired growth and development caused by chronic undernutrition (insufficient caloric intake). Infections caused by poor sanitation and access to water can further compromise children’s nutritional health.
Keyter says MISA’s project for 2025 is to assist as many non-profit organisations possible feeding our children. This project will be the Union’s main theme for Child Protection Week, International Nelson Mandela Day, Women’s Month to be completed at the end of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. This year’s theme of #MadibaDay is “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.”
MISA challenges everyone, including its staff, various Committees, Employers, and Provinces to start collecting the following items for the MISA fighting Child Hunger Challenge:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example)
• Peanut butter
• Fortified Maize
• White Rice
• Soya Mince
• Speckled beans
• Soup Mix
These items are considered the “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients, also having a long shelf life.
These items will be donated by the Union to identified non-profit organisations in our regions.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point.
For more information contact Carstens via e-mail to Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za. Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
These shocking figures was revealed by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in response to a parliamentary question. His department earlier admitted that annually over 15 000 children are annually diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, with 1 000 dying directly from it.
A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contributes to this.
Therefor MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, identified child hunger, malnutrition and stunting as a national crisis and believe the Union has a social responsibility on behalf of its more than 71 000 to take active steps to bring relief.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says according to a comprehensive research report submitted to NEDLAC’s Cost of Living Task Team, 29% of children is South Africa under the age of five are stunted, preventing proper development because of malnutrition, while 15% are hungry. The gap between hunger and stunting arises because children are getting non-nutritious foods that only curbs their hunger.
Of the country’s 20 million children, an estimated 38% (7,9 million) are living below the food poverty line and 70% (14,6 million) are living below the upper-bound-poverty line.
Child poverty has risen sharply since 2019. In 2022, an additional 1,3 million children were living below the food poverty line and 3,4 million more children below the upper-bound-poverty line.
A large portion of children in South Africa live in households that cannot afford the most basic nutrition and non-food essentials. Over a third of children living below the food poverty line are food insecure and at risk for malnourishment.
South Africa ranks among one of the 34 mostly low-income countries accounting for 90% of the world’s stunted children, despite its middle-income status.
Stunting is a sign of impaired growth and development caused by chronic undernutrition (insufficient caloric intake). Infections caused by poor sanitation and access to water can further compromise children’s nutritional health.
Keyter says MISA’s project for 2025 is to assist as many non-profit organisations possible feeding our children. This project will be the Union’s main theme for Child Protection Week, International Nelson Mandela Day, Women’s Month to be completed at the end of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. This year’s theme of #MadibaDay is “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.”
MISA challenges everyone, including its staff, various Committees, Employers, and Provinces to start collecting the following items for the MISA fighting Child Hunger Challenge:
• Tinned food (pilchards for example)
• Peanut butter
• Fortified Maize
• White Rice
• Soya Mince
• Speckled beans
• Soup Mix
These items are considered the “best buys” for households because they are high in protein and micronutrients, also having a long shelf life.
These items will be donated by the Union to identified non-profit organisations in our regions.
Keyter appeals to everyone to accept the Union’s Challenge by buying some of the items and contacting Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, to facilitate with the nearest collection point.
For more information contact Carstens via e-mail to Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za. Issued on behalf of MISA by Carstens.
19 May 2025
MISA donates R120 000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, donated R120 000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says MISA is the majority trade union in the retail motor industry representing more than 71 000 members. The Union encourages all its members do undergo regular cancer screenings.
According to Keyter the Union wants to support the efforts of non-profit organisations like Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness, educate and support families with the aim to minimise the impact of the disease.
Andrew Oberholzer, Chief Executive Officer of Prostate Cancer Foundation, says South Africa has the highest prostate cancer death rate in the world affecting 1 in 4 Black men and 1 in 8 White men. Early detection is key in the fight against any cancer.
“Thanks to MISA, the Foundation trippled our awareness campaigns last year. This donation will help the Foundation tremendously to continue with our important task.”
According to Oberholzer most men only get diagnosed when they already have advanced or locally advanced prostate cancer. At this stage the cancer is no longer curable.
“There are usually no symptoms in the early stages when prostate cancer is curable. A lack of knowledge about the benefits of age-appropriate screening and lack of access to screening remains major challenges.
“Research commissioned by Cancer Alliance in 2021 shows that prostate cancer will be the most common cancer in South Africa by 2030.”
Keyter thanked the fourteen teams participating in the Golf Day and all the Organisations who sponsored holes at the Kyalami Country Club in Midrand.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens via e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says MISA is the majority trade union in the retail motor industry representing more than 71 000 members. The Union encourages all its members do undergo regular cancer screenings.
According to Keyter the Union wants to support the efforts of non-profit organisations like Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise awareness, educate and support families with the aim to minimise the impact of the disease.
Andrew Oberholzer, Chief Executive Officer of Prostate Cancer Foundation, says South Africa has the highest prostate cancer death rate in the world affecting 1 in 4 Black men and 1 in 8 White men. Early detection is key in the fight against any cancer.
“Thanks to MISA, the Foundation trippled our awareness campaigns last year. This donation will help the Foundation tremendously to continue with our important task.”
According to Oberholzer most men only get diagnosed when they already have advanced or locally advanced prostate cancer. At this stage the cancer is no longer curable.
“There are usually no symptoms in the early stages when prostate cancer is curable. A lack of knowledge about the benefits of age-appropriate screening and lack of access to screening remains major challenges.
“Research commissioned by Cancer Alliance in 2021 shows that prostate cancer will be the most common cancer in South Africa by 2030.”
Keyter thanked the fourteen teams participating in the Golf Day and all the Organisations who sponsored holes at the Kyalami Country Club in Midrand.
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens via e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
8 May 2025
More than 1 000 learners attends MISA’s Career Expo
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is hosting its annual Career Expo nationwide today.
Learners from Grades 8 to 12 are attending the Union’s campaign to educate learners about the exciting career opportunities in the evolving retail motor industry.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says the Union believes that more should be done to educate learners about possible career opportunities to address the crisis with youth unemployment.
Youth aged 15-24 and 25-34 continue to experience the highest unemployment rates, with the former reaching 59.6%.
“Learners in Grades 8 and 9 need to decide on subjects towards their futures, while learners in the higher grades need to consider possible careers.
“MISA is grateful to announce that this popular event just gets bigger and better every year with more partners joining hands enabling MISA’s Women’s Forum and Young Workers’ Forum to reach even more learners at more schools. There are 34 businesses participating,” says Keyter.
We also thank merSETA, the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority, for donating gifts and literature to all the learners attending.
The participating schools are:
• Port Rex Technical High School, East London
• Otto du Plessis High School, Gqeberha
• Newton Technical High School, Gqeberha
• Heatherdale Secondary School, Bloemfontein
• George Campbell School of Technology, Durban
• Pretoria Technical High School
• Roodepoort High School
• Tetelo Secondary School, Soweto
• Gelvandale High School, Gqeberha
• Bethelsdorp Comprehensive School, Gqeberha
• Saint James School for Girls, Johannesburg
• Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, Kariega
• Lindpark High School, Pietermaritzburg
• Oosterland High School, Secunda
• Botoka Secondary School, Potchefstroom
• Princeton Secondary School, Mitchell Plain
• Kuils River Technical High School
• Drostdy Technical High School, Worcester
• Learners home schooling
A special thank you to the following businesses:
• East London – Career Expo at Port Rex Technical High School
• Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicle
• Midas Vincent
• Kelston Chery East London
• Kelston BYD East London
• Kelston MG East London
• Billson Trucks
• Nissan Eastern Cape
• BMW Nelson Mandela Bay
• Williams Hunt Port Elizabeth
• Algoa Toyota Uitenhage
• Volvo Trucks and Buses Bloemfontein
• EGM Motor Group Bloemfontein
• Grand Mark International Bloemfontein
• Raubex Group Ltd. Bloemfontein
• BMW Durban South
• Springfield Panel and Paint
• McCarthy Toyota Durban North
• McCarthy Toyota Kingsmead
• McCarthy Toyota Edwin Swales
• McCarthy Toyota
• Hatfield Suzuki & Honda
• Garden City Commercials – Mercedes-Benz
• McCarthy Toyota Gezina
• Akasia Autohouse (Panelbeating & Spraypainting Establishment)
• Hatfield VW Braamfontein
• Maponya Motors VW & Toyota
• Selby Panel & Paint, Johannesburg
• Secunda Toyota
• Eastvaal Motors
• Harry’s Tyres Point S
• BMW Century city
• Rola Motor Group
• Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on 082 463 6806 or e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
Learners from Grades 8 to 12 are attending the Union’s campaign to educate learners about the exciting career opportunities in the evolving retail motor industry.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says the Union believes that more should be done to educate learners about possible career opportunities to address the crisis with youth unemployment.
Youth aged 15-24 and 25-34 continue to experience the highest unemployment rates, with the former reaching 59.6%.
“Learners in Grades 8 and 9 need to decide on subjects towards their futures, while learners in the higher grades need to consider possible careers.
“MISA is grateful to announce that this popular event just gets bigger and better every year with more partners joining hands enabling MISA’s Women’s Forum and Young Workers’ Forum to reach even more learners at more schools. There are 34 businesses participating,” says Keyter.
We also thank merSETA, the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority, for donating gifts and literature to all the learners attending.
The participating schools are:
• Port Rex Technical High School, East London
• Otto du Plessis High School, Gqeberha
• Newton Technical High School, Gqeberha
• Heatherdale Secondary School, Bloemfontein
• George Campbell School of Technology, Durban
• Pretoria Technical High School
• Roodepoort High School
• Tetelo Secondary School, Soweto
• Gelvandale High School, Gqeberha
• Bethelsdorp Comprehensive School, Gqeberha
• Saint James School for Girls, Johannesburg
• Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, Kariega
• Lindpark High School, Pietermaritzburg
• Oosterland High School, Secunda
• Botoka Secondary School, Potchefstroom
• Princeton Secondary School, Mitchell Plain
• Kuils River Technical High School
• Drostdy Technical High School, Worcester
• Learners home schooling
A special thank you to the following businesses:
• East London – Career Expo at Port Rex Technical High School
• Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicle
• Midas Vincent
• Kelston Chery East London
• Kelston BYD East London
• Kelston MG East London
• Billson Trucks
• Nissan Eastern Cape
• BMW Nelson Mandela Bay
• Williams Hunt Port Elizabeth
• Algoa Toyota Uitenhage
• Volvo Trucks and Buses Bloemfontein
• EGM Motor Group Bloemfontein
• Grand Mark International Bloemfontein
• Raubex Group Ltd. Bloemfontein
• BMW Durban South
• Springfield Panel and Paint
• McCarthy Toyota Durban North
• McCarthy Toyota Kingsmead
• McCarthy Toyota Edwin Swales
• McCarthy Toyota
• Hatfield Suzuki & Honda
• Garden City Commercials – Mercedes-Benz
• McCarthy Toyota Gezina
• Akasia Autohouse (Panelbeating & Spraypainting Establishment)
• Hatfield VW Braamfontein
• Maponya Motors VW & Toyota
• Selby Panel & Paint, Johannesburg
• Secunda Toyota
• Eastvaal Motors
• Harry’s Tyres Point S
• BMW Century city
• Rola Motor Group
• Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town
Issued by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA's Media & Communication Department, on behalf of the Union.
For more information contact Carstens on 082 463 6806 or e-mail Sonja.Carstens@ms.org.za
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