In the heart of Hombe A/A, Lusikisiki, a local automotive business is undergoing a profound transformation. Mr Malindi participated in one of the AIDC-EC Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) projects, successfully qualifying as a Diesel Mechanic in KSD on 18 September 2025, which is an internationally recognised red seal certificate.

01 April 2026 marked a significant engagement between AIDC Eastern Cape, Productivity South Africa (PSA), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), as we aligned priorities for the new financial year and reaffirmed our shared commitment to enterprise development and productivity improvement.

"The Year That Was" captures the highlights of the AIDC-EC’s journey from April 2025 to March 2026. It brings to life the strategic goals outlined in recent industry features, moving beyond policy to show the real-world results.

This is the 12th call for expression of interest in the AIDC-EC Aftermarket Programme for qualifying SMMEs will participate in a needs analysis to ascertain eligibility to access opportunities in training & capacity building, access financial support as well as access to markets.

Powering the Eastern Cape’s Automotive Heartbeat: AIDC-EC and RMI Partner to Fortify the Eastern Cape Automotive Aftermarket Ecosystem in the Eastern Cape and assist standards compliance for SMMEs.

Following the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, The CEO of the AIDC-EC, Mr Thabo Shenxane, acknowledges key strategic priorities for investments and welcomes the following key interventions mentioned in the address.

The Board of the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) notes the recent public statement regarding governance and internal culture at the entity.

The AIDC-EC Board is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Thabo Shenxane as the CEO for the AIDC-EC. His contract has been formally extended for a fixed term of five (5) years, effective from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.

6th Call for Expression of Interest to Automotive Aftermarket SMMEs in the Eastern Cape to apply for a GAP Assessment

This article shares crucial highlights from the AIDC-ECs Automotive Aftermarket Franchise Development & B2B Indaba 2024.

For the year 2024/25 the AIDC-EC is targeting to support at least 100 SMMEs in the Eastern Cape.

This is an excerpt celebrating women in the tech space driving transformation at auto industry.

A gift not reserved only for her family but for the sacrifices she makes and endless love.

This is the 4th call for expression or interest in the AIDC-EC Aftermarket Programme. Registration closes 7 June 2024.