“Proud of You Sisi”: Female Mechanic in Video Stun South Africa With Skill

• Female mechanic Kwanele Dlava posted a TikTok video on 3 August 2026 showing her working beneath a suspended white SUV at an automotive repair garage
• The young professional skillfully tackled car repairs in a post showing her in hands-on action at work
• The video drew praise from South Africans who were proud to see a woman holding her own in a male-dominated trade

A South African female mechanic is earning her flowers online after a skill-packed garage video reminded Mzansi that the automotive industry is no longer exclusively a man's world.

Kwanele Dlava, a 2026 Briefly News Women of Wonder honouree, posted the clip on 3 August 2026. The video, filmed inside an automotive repair shop, captured her working on a white SUV raised on a lift.

Watching a technician work through demanding suspension and steering components with steady hands is not something viewers forget quickly. Kwanele's TikTok quickly attracted attention, with commenters reacting to both the technical skill and the significance of seeing a woman in the garage. Watch Kwanele in action on the TikTok clip below:

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South Africans flooded the comments with admiration:

@Jola..Mqadi 92# said:

"I'm proud of you sisi yho"

Sindi Myeza wrote:

"Miss you girl. Sunqaba"

MG.Bulas shared:

"You cannot be stopped, you're crushing it out here, our woman. I'm happy when I see ladies in this game. Saluted, my sister."

Lidzmoney😎 added:

"That's it, that's it."

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Kwanele Dlava is among the inspiring women featured in Briefly News’ Women of Wonder 2026: Steering the Story in SA Motoring, a project celebrating the remarkable stories, achievements and contributions of women shaping Mzansi’s motoring industry.

Source: Briefly News