With less than four weeks to go, excitement is mounting in preparation for the next Motor Mech show which is, once again, being held by the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), in conjunction with Concept Crew Car Club at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega on 17 August.
The event promises to be a real showstopper and has been expanded to include “Alles-op-Wiele” which is bound to attract all local motor lovers.
Peter van Mosseveld, RMI Regional Manager in the Eastern Cape who arranges the show with MIWA member, Bridget Finn, says Motor Mech is the ideal showcase for the automotive industry to attract upcoming and aspiring mechanics. “We want to raise awareness and excitement about the motor industry and show students the various options that are available in terms of technical high schools, colleges, and workshops. We are excited to share our passion for the industry! From training to quality parts, to graded workshops – all working together to improve skills levels and customer experiences,” says Finn.
Van Mosseveld says Daniel Pienaar Technical High School is a perfect partner because they’re not only the oldest technical high school in South Africa, but also the only one that offers Motor Sport as a school sport. “They’re super passionate about technical education and supporting young talent, just like we are!”
The Motor Mech school competition will kick off at 09:00 on the day and will showcase the brightest young talent in the sector. The school is still beaming from their latest win at the last Motor Mech show held at Port Rex Technical School earlier this year. Young Tiger Johnathan du Toit scooped top honours and will now need to defend his title.
The addition of the Concept Crew cars will also add enormous interest. The Concept Crew Car Club will be displaying approximately 445 Classic Cars and this promises to be a real showstopper. The day will also be jam-packed with other displays and plenty of competitions. A number of motorsport legends will also be present, as well as well-known DJs from Luister FM.
Kola du Toit, Principal of Daniel Pienaar, says the school is delighted to be hosting the Motor Mech show with MIWA as an industry partner once again. “To tackle the skills shortage, we need to align what’s taught in schools, colleges, and universities more closely with real-world industry needs. Integrating AI, automation, and electronics into the curriculum must be done so that young talent is better equipped to work on and with hybrid cars. Closer alignment between education and industry would mean better skills transfer, more donations of equipment, and smoother transitions from school to learnerships or apprenticeships. It would be a win-win for everyone,” she concludes.
Showtimes are from 09:00 – 15:00 and entrance fee is R40 per adult and R10 per scholar.
