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Collected on 22 August 2026
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Tools, Machinery and Equipment Support Programme
This opportunity provides financial support in the form of physical tools and equipment to small and medium enterprises in the automotive aftermarket sector, enabling them to improve their operational capacity and sustainability.
The document's recorded date is 17 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Eastern Cape
Reference
GOVNEWS-83682
Amounts
R 474 747
Opening Date
22 August 2026
Closing Date
17 July 2026
After responding to a call for interest to participate in the Automotive Aftermarket Support Programme in 2023, Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) identified areas where intervention could support the growth and sustainability of her business. Lereku Trading subsequently received R474 747.30 worth of tools and equipment in 2025 through the AIDC-EC Tools, Machinery and Equipment Support Programme.
Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme
This programme allows individuals with extensive practical experience in the motor mechanic field to gain formal qualifications without going through traditional classroom training. It provides recognition of existing skills and supports career advancement.
The document's recorded date is 17 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Kholutsoane graduated as a motor mechanic from the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College in Mthatha on 17 July 2026, alongside 69 other graduates who completed the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme.
