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By marshalling the industry's resources together, the RFA is able to take on challenges that individual companies on their own cannot do. This is apparent not only in the political arena, where the Association is effective and respected, but in other areas as well. In recent years, the RFA has defended the industry's interests in a number of legislative processes, and the Association is seeking to enhance the industry's image through creative and strategic campaigns. The RFA, by drawing on the strengths, energy and commitment of its members, has also provided the vision necessary for the success of the industry in the future. Through lobbying government authorities, The RFA influences policy (regulation) and legislation affecting the road freight industry. Membership of The Road Freight Association provides members with important lobbying strength that advances the industry's agenda in South Africa . Membership adds valuable opportunities to increase the competitiveness of members' businesses and helps with day-to-day operational issues. 

Numsa is the biggest metalworkers trade union in South Africa with more than 339, 567 members (as at January 2014). Formed in 1987, it merged five different unions, some of whom had formed in the 1960s and 1970s. So Numsa brings a wealth of experience to trade unionism. It is the biggest trade union (except in Eskom) in all national bargaining forums where it bargains. Shop stewards at each and every workplace backed up by nearly 200 full-time officials in 60 offices across the country will: Defend your rights at work Take up your grievances Represent you in disciplinary and appeal hearings as soon as you become a member – no waiting time Fight unfair labour practices, retrenchments and all forms of discrimination Bargain to improve your wages and working conditions Provide funeral benefits for you and your family as soon as you start paying subscriptions – no restrictions, no exclusions. Bursaries for children of NUMSA members Since the first democratic elections in 1994, Numsa has thrown its lot behind the alliance to improve workers’ lives even though it respects individual members’ rights to vote for the political party of their choice. Numsa has always said that it will reassess this alliance from time to time to see if it is achieving this objective. In 2013 Numsa Special congress, Numsa decided to break ties from the alliance partners.

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is South Africa’s statutory regulatory body responsible for developing, administering, and enforcing compulsory technical specifications (VCs) for automotive vehicles, replacement parts, and industrial equipment based in Pretoria, South Africa. Protecting consumer safety and environmental integrity, NRCS oversees automotive homologation across Southern Africa.The regulator’s automotive mandate encompasses:Automotive Type Approval & Homologation: Comprehensive safety compliance auditing and homologation certification for motor vehicles, commercial trailers, and passenger buses.Safety-Critical Replacement Parts: Compulsory specification enforcement for automotive replacement components including brake friction materials, safety glass, replacement tyres, and lighting equipment.Vehicle Emission & Environmental Standards: Monitoring and testing vehicle exhaust emissions against compulsory environmental and fuel quality standards.Market Surveillance & Border Inspections: Active port-of-entry inspection and domestic retail surveillance preventing non-compliant, counterfeit, or unsafe automotive goods.NRCS ensures that automotive products entering the Southern African market comply fully with SANS and UNECE international technical safety standards.

Alternative dispute resolution to ensure that the Motor Industry and consumers receive the justice and treatment that we all as citizens of South Africa deserve. The Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) is a totally independent institution that focuses on the resolution of disputes where a deadlock has been reached between the motor and related industries and their customers. The MIOSA therefore strives to contribute to the continuous improvement of customer care in the motor industry to the benefit of all parties concerned.  The services offered to consumers by the MIOSA is free of charge. However, should it prove necessary and a technical inspection has to be carried out by the MIOSA, the costs incurred during such an inspection will be for the complainant's account. Prior approval will be obtained by the office of the MIOSA.  The MIOSA also educates - by means of the printed media, radio and television - vehicle owners of the procedures to be followed regarding service, costs and handling of complaints. It endeavours to save time, money and frustration for both the motorist and the industry.  The MIOSA is funded by the Automotive Industry. However, the automotive industry has no say in the running of the organisation, nor do they have any influence in the rulings made by the MIOSA.  The MIOSA is, in essence, an autonomous institution that acts as a referee between the motor industry and the motorist.

Unemployment is unsustainably high in South Africa. Manufacturing is the sector that offers the greatest potential to create jobs at respectable pay levels. These jobs will create a bigger market and economy for all, leading to higher levels of equality and government income, to enable delivery of better services and support to the poorest. A strong and healthy manufacturing sector requires a deliberate and positive approach by all stakeholders to bring about an environment that is conducive to increased investment into manufacturing, improved competitiveness and job creation. For a multitude of reasons, for which we bear collective responsibility, that approach has not been timeously forthcoming, leaving our manufacturing sector lagging after the recession of 2009. Nevertheless, many of the challenges facing manufacturing in South Africa today can be addressed by adjustments to our approach to economic policy development and implementation, as well as to how we govern and how we engage our trading partners to ensure a level playing field for our industries. ? ‘The Manufacturing Circle provides the platform for manufacturers to position the sector as the growth engine of the South African economy. The Manufacturing Circle is the voice for South African Manufacturing’. The Manufacturing Circle spans all types of manufacturing, and speaks for all South African manufacturers. We ensure that our sector is consulted and heard when important policies are negotiated with government.   The Manufacturing Circle does not compete with any existing organisation. We promote a positive policy environment for manufacturing growth.  We do not function as an industry development body or an employer organisation. Our approach is co-operative, providing leadership to the sector, across the sector.