{"id":306931,"date":"2026-04-23T10:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/?p=306931"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:38:54","slug":"all-motor-enthusiasts-invited-to-cars-in-the-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/all-motor-enthusiasts-invited-to-cars-in-the-park\/","title":{"rendered":"All motor enthusiasts invited to Cars in the Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For the first time since its inception, the Motor Industry Workshop Association’s (MIWA) celebrated Motor Mech competition will be held as part of Bloemfontein’s Cars in the Park motoring event.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set to take place on 16 June at the Martie Du Plessis School, the competition will form part of the much-loved Cars in the Park, hosted annually by the OFS Veteran Car Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inclusion of Motor Mech adds a dynamic new dimension to the event, blending heritage motoring with the future of the automotive industry.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, the Motor Mech competition has played a critical role in identifying and nurturing emerging technical skills among school learners across South Africa.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dewald Ranft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“The competition gives learners hands-on exposure to real-world workshop environments, allowing them to develop and demonstrate technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for the trade,” says Dewald Ranft, national chairperson for the MIWA, based in Bloemfontein.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Free State debut is particularly significant. While the competition has built a strong footprint in other regions, bringing it to the province opens the door for a new pool of learners to showcase their abilities, gain exposure, and explore career opportunities within the automotive sector.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, the event is not just about competition \u2013 it is about inspiration.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are really looking forward to this competition. It is a wonderful opportunity for our learners to showcase their skills, knowledge and talents, and to measure themselves against their peers,” says Jan Claassen, deputy principal of the Dr B\u00f6hmer School of Skills. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Young participants are given the chance to demonstrate their technical aptitude, problem-solving skills and passion for the trade in front of industry professionals, educators and the broader public,” adds Ranft.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learners from two technical schools in the Bloemfontein area \u2013 Dr B\u00f6hmer and the Louis Botha Technical High School \u2013 are already confirmed to participate. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan Stanfley, regional representative of the MIWA, extends an invitation. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We would like to encourage as many other schools as possible with technical learners to also participate in this inaugural Free State event.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Come and enjoy a day between motors across the decades at Cars in the Park on 1 May. PHOTO: Lientjie Mentz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the competition, the SpannerTorque Pavilion will run alongside the competition showcasing a wide array of suppliers in the sector. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This gives learners the chance to interact with industry professionals, ask questions, and see the diverse career opportunities the automotive industry has to offer,” says Stanfley.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set within the vibrant, family-friendly Cars in the Park<\/a> event, Motor Mech’s Free State debut offers a unique platform where young talent, industry leaders, and motoring enthusiasts come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition not only highlights the skills of tomorrow’s technicians but also reinforces the importance of developing the next generation to support South Africa’s automotive sector.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By expanding into the Free State, the MIWA is not only growing the competition’s reach but also strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of technicians.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The message is clear. The future of the automotive aftermarket industry lies in the hands of young talent and on 16 June, the Free State will get a front-row seat to that future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event<\/a> will take place from 09:00 to 14:00. Entry costs R50, with learners paying R20 at the gates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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