Authored by: Captain SA | SA Rainbow News | 11 Nov 2025

In the heart of Tembisa, where determination meets innovation, one entrepreneur is proving that passion and purpose can drive more than just vehicles — they can drive community change.

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After General Motors South Africa (GM) ceased operations in 2017, many automotive workers were left uncertain about their futures. But for Mlungisi “Noko” Shabalala, that moment became the spark that ignited a dream.

“I started my business in 2018, right after GM closed. I loved cars and had a passion for restoring vehicles people had lost hope in,” Shabalala shared.

By 2019, he had officially registered his business, Noko Mobile Motors, transforming his passion into a growing enterprise.

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🔧 What Noko Mobile Motors Offers

Noko Mobile Motors is not your typical repair shop — it’s a mobile automotive service that brings expert vehicle care straight to your doorstep.

Their services include:

• 🚙 Roadside assistance
• 🔩 Engine overhaul and reconditioning
• ⚙️ Engine and gearbox servicing (major and minor)
• 🚗 Drive train maintenance
• 🛞 Suspension repair
• 💻 Diagnostics
• 🔑 Key programming and lost key solutions
• 🚛 Towing services

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What sets them apart is their transparency and convenience. The team comes to your home or office, handles the parts procurement process, and ensures clients always keep their old parts after replacements.

“You don’t need to worry about hidden costs or missing parts. Everything we do is transparent,” says Shabalala proudly.

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❤️ Giving Back to the Community

Beyond the business, Noko Mobile Motors is deeply committed to social impact. Every January, the team donates school shoes, uniforms, and stationery to children in need, supporting education and hope for the future.

“We believe in giving back. We’ve been donating school items for years and supporting local businesses that work hand in hand with us,” says Shabalala.

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🏙️ Rooted in Tembisa, Aiming Higher

Based in Tembisa, Noko Mobile Motors represents the spirit of township entrepreneurship — hardworking, innovative, and community-centered.

“We’d love to see our township grow and one day have workshops that service government vehicles right here in Tembisa,” Shabalala envisions.

He acknowledges the daily challenges of running a business — from managing tax returns and paperwork to serving clients — but perseverance remains his secret.

“It’s not easy, but I overcome it by doing my paperwork after hours and hiring help to manage errands and parts runs,” he explains.

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💬 Message to Fellow Entrepreneurs

Shabalala’s advice to others is simple yet powerful:

“Hard work and determination are key. Be transparent and take pride in your workmanship.”

He also encourages local entrepreneurs to participate in community events like the Business Symposium: Complexities 2, where he hopes to meet and engage with fellow business owners.

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📞 Connect with Noko Mobile Motors

📍 Location: Tembisa, Gauteng
📞 Contact: 081 706 2011
📧 Email: noko.mobile.motors@gmail.com
🌐 Find Us:

• Facebook: Noko Mobile Motors
• Google: Noko Mobile Motors

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Noko Mobile Motors is more than just a repair service — it’s a symbol of resilience, honesty, and community empowerment. Through transparency, hard work, and heart, Mlungisi Shabalala is driving a new kind of success story in South Africa’s township economy.

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