{"id":45164,"date":"2023-10-23T14:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/excitement-builds-for-the-first-ever-tiger-tech-festival-20231018\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:32:13","slug":"excitement-builds-for-the-first-ever-tiger-tech-festival-20231018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/excitement-builds-for-the-first-ever-tiger-tech-festival-20231018\/","title":{"rendered":"Excitement builds for the first-ever Tiger Tech Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Excitement is building for the first-ever Tiger Tech Festival at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega on Saturday, October 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud associate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), in conjunction with Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, arrangements for the Tiger Tech Festival are in full swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the highlights of the festival will be the inclusion of The Motor Mech Show which is geared not only at showcasing the industry, but also at the promotion of future careers within the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pieter Niemand, national Director of MIWA says that in addition to the competition, which always attracts a big crowd, there will be displays from suppliers of parts, new vehicle displays and workshops, as well as plenty of competitions. \u201cThere will even be a vehicle workshop for the ladies,\u201d says Niemand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, the Motor Mech Show has grown in popularity in the Eastern Cape as it highlights the industry\u2019s potential for future young employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teresa Spenser Higgs, MIWA Eastern Cape Vice Regional Chairperson and Chairperson of RMI Eastern Cape says that the competition is already firmly established as an annual event at Port Rex in East London and it is wonderful to expand the concept to Daniel Pienaar Technical High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_3a7c289a\">\n<div class=\"text\">We are so excited to be partnering with this amazing school which not only is the oldest technical school in South Africa, but also the only one in South Africa to offer motorsport as a school sport. We know we have tremendous talent in this school and are looking forward to seeing how the learners achieve in our competitions. <p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"citation\">Peter Van Mosseveld, Eastern Cape RMI Regional Manager and MIWA Association Representative<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kola du Toit, Principal of Daniel Pienaar Technical High School agrees, \u201cOur learners fondly refer to one of the streams in our Mechanical Technology Department as \u2018Motor\u2019. Learners, under the very capable guidance of well-qualified, highly-experienced teachers, learn about components of a vehicle, as well as the servicing of engines. They are exposed to diagnostic systems so as to remain abreast with developments in the motor industry. This subject comprises theoretical and practical components and Paul Ludeke, an enthusiastic Automotive teacher at our school, gleans international experience by rendering his services as a mechanic at the Dakar Rallies. He shares his knowledge and experience with our learners and colleagues, and this is of immeasurable value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_d062b2aa\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9358\/31b35f8b17994a389265fa44069657e4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fb37c3f4db9949bdb579b4ce16120d5b.jpg\" title=\"\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Photo: Supplied<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Du Toit says the school is also very fortunate to have the support from nearby Volkswagen under the watchful eye of Ashwin Harri (who also supports with the placement of apprentices).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastern Cape is a great place for youngsters looking for a career in the automotive arena. 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