Amazing Race Middelburg postponed until 15 October 2022

Amazing Race Middelburg postponed until 15 October 2022
There is good news for all those who wanted to take part in this treasure hunt adventure on 24 September but already had plans! Due to the many other activities taking place in town and the many requests received, the organizers have decided to postpone the event until Saturday, 15 October 2022. The closing date for registrations is 30 September. Manual registrations will be accepted at the Middelburg Outreach Festival at the Rustique Boutique Hotel on 24 September, so look out for our stall!

On the day of the race, teams of 4 will race around town in their own vehicle solving clues that will take them from location to location where they must complete mental and/or physical challenges until you reach the finish line! You will put your skills and knowledge of the town to the test – with a little help from Google if necessary. We will take you to various points ranging from local shops to tourist attractions and historically significant sites.

There are great cash prizes to be won!

All you need to do is complete the entry form and pay the entry fee of R700 per team before the closing date of 30 September. If you enter two teams, you will receive a discount of R600per team.
The competition is open to businesses as well as private groups and families. The number of participants is limited, so do not delay! Registration forms are available at the Middelburg Information Centre office, 292 Walter Sisulu Street or by emailing marketing@middelburginfo.com. Online registrations can be made via the Facebook page @amazeraceMid or WhatsApp 0849832819 to receive the registration link.

We are appealing to businesses to get involved as sponsors. Contact Elsabe or Mmabatho on 013 2432253.

Great networking event with Isuzu Business Buzz

Great networking event with Isuzu Business Buzz
The business world connects and networks with a buzz. The Isuzu Buzz was again a great success. Members of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) enjoyed meeting and networking with other business people at the Isuzu Showroom. The days of isolation and social distancing are over. At the monthly Business Buzz events, we can make and refresh new contacts. The Isuzu vehicles in the showroom were great to look at and to plan how to purchase one of these fantastic vehicles.

The next Business Buzz will be held on 22 September 2022 and hosted by Johnson Workware. Invitations will be sent out in the first week of September. RSVP as soon as possible. For more information or to host a Business Buzz, please contact Mmabatho or Christo at the MCCI office on 013 243 2253 or email info@middelburginfo.com.

Amazing Race Middelburg – Entries close soon!

Amazing Race Middelburg – Entries close soon!

Time is coming close for the Amazing Race Middelburg happening in less than a month! If you have not heard of it before, allow us to explain.

First of all, it is not a running race if that’s what you thought! Think of it more as a treasure hunt on steroids. Bring your teammates and work up your appetite on National Braai Day, 24 September 2022 which promises to be loads of fun! This year, the race will start at the Middelburg Outreach Festival @ Rustique Boutique Hotel at 08:00.

Teams of 4 people will race through town in their own vehicle, solving clues to take them from place to place where contestants need to complete mental and/or physical challenges until you reach the finish line!  You will test your skills and knowledge of the town. We will lead you to various points ranging  from local businesses, tourist attractions, and historically significant places.

There are great prizes to be won!

All you need to do is complete the entry form and pay your early bird R600/team entry fee before the closing date of 1 September.  If you enter two teams you get a discount fee of R500/team.  Entries received from 2 September is R700/team.  Entries close on 20 September.

The competition is open to businesses, private groups and families alike. All ages 10-90 welcome! Entries are limited, so don’t delay! Entry forms can be obtained at the Middelburg Information Centre office, 292 Walter Sisulu Street or by sending an e-mail to marketing@middelburginfo.com.  Online entries can be done through the Facebook page @amazeraceMid

Companies who would still like to get involved as a sponsor or be part of the route can contact Elsabe on 0849832819 or send an email for more details.

We celebrated the Wit and Wisdom of Women

We celebrated the Wit and Wisdom of Women

The Middelburg Chamber’s annual Women’s Day event was a glorious celebration of women and what we care about.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Nashua, Twizza, Lizwile Engineering, Hermansdal Landgoed, Alveston Manor Spa, Jonsson Wear, Columbus Stainless, Reena’s Linen-N-Luggage, Thos Begbie, PWC, MRP, Abafazi Ne Bhodo and Toda Products, your support ensured the tremendous success of the event. A special thank you goes to Nomvula Mokoena, AKA DJ Sunshine, our MC for the day, and to our motivational speaker Diana Jansen.

One hundred and forty ladies attended our event and socialized, danced, and recharged their batteries for the year ahead. May the Almighty God bless you abundantly. And you, dear women, let us do it again the following year, 2023.

Great networking event with Twizza Business Breakfast

Great networking event with Twizza Business Breakfast
The business world connects and networks with a buzz. The Twizza Breakfast Buzz was a great success. Members of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) enjoyed meeting and networking with other business people at the Twizza plant. The days of isolation and social distancing are over, and personal and business contacts are made at the monthly Business Buzz events. Christ Swartz and the Twizza team showed how the company started and how it has developed into the company it is today.

The next Business Buzz will be held on 18 August 2022 and will be hosted by Isuzu. Invitations will be sent out in the first week of August. RSVP as soon as possible.  For more information or to host a Business Buzz, please contact Mmabatho or Christo at the MCCI office on 013 243 2253 or email info@middelburginfo.com

Middelburg hosts its own JET for Business

Middelburg hosts its own JET for Business
The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) is hosting a Just Energy Transition Congress, Just for Business, on 28 September 2022 at the Steve Tshwete Banquet Hall.

Since the Just Energy Transition (JET) concept was introduced, numerous studies have been conducted to discover how JET will affect communities. Much of the academic research focused on the skills and education levels in the Highveld region of Mpumalanga. In the meantime, the business community has started to investigate the impact JET will have on their future and how they can ensure the success and sustainability of their businesses. Many companies are already involved in green energy and have developed business products and solutions.

MCCI invites all businesses to our JET for Business Congress. We need to talk to each other about what we need and what products and solutions are available. If you have a great product or solution, please contact me to find out how your business can participate at ceo@middelburginfo.com or 013 243 2253.

Come and celebrate the wit and wisdom of all women

Come and celebrate the wit and wisdom of all women


It is with great pleasure that we would like to share that the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites you to its annual Women’s Day Celebration with women in business.

This annual event is a popular socializing and networking event in the business calendar, and we make every effort to again organize a first-class event. We only have a limited number of places so booking is essential. Entertainment … Live music / food and drinks / dance competition / gifts / games.

Date: 12 August 2022
Booking Fee: R375 P.P

Venue: Hermansdal Landgoed
Theme: Bridgerton (Regency)

To book or enquire about the event, you can contact Mmabatho Phathakge on 03 243 2253 or email: info@middelburginfo.com

Steinmüller – June 2022 Business Buzz

Steinmüller – June 2022 Business Buzz

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) enjoyed meeting and networking with other business people; everyone missed the personal connections made at the monthly Business Buzz events.

The first Business Buzz was hosted by Steinmüller, a business that has been in the area for many years. Ryan Botha from Steinmüller gave us a brief overview of some of their equipment.  They also demonstrated a close-range drone.  The drone can inspect equipment in five minutes instead of days, as there is no need to set up scaffolding to reach areas that are far from the ground.

The next business networking event will be a Business Breakfast hosted by Twizza on 21 July 2022. Invitations will be sent out in the first week of July; RSVP as soon as possible as only people with RSVP’d will be allowed to attend.

For more information or to host a Business Buzz, please contact Mmabatho or Christo at the MCCI office on 013 243 2253 or email info@middelburginfo.com.

Amazing Race says thank you

Amazing Race says thank you

The second Middelburg Amazing Race, organised by the Middelburg Info Centre, took place last Saturday, 16 October 2021. The teams of 4 had a lot of fun. They started at the newly refurbished Middelburg train station and took on challenges to get clues to each destination.

Participants did everything from solving puzzles, tyre races, a maze, grave watching and archery, paddling a boat, and even writing a test about coffee!

The winning team, Quembu Miners, received R10 000, dr Kobus Family R7500 and Suicide Squad R5 000. Middelburg Care Village received a donation of R5000 and Dr Kobus kindly donated his winnings to Feral Care Friends.

Many thanks to the following sponsors who made the day possible: Thos Begbie, Underground Support Solutions, Middelburg Observer, Xpress Newspaper, 3@1 and Mpumalanga Rail Company.

We would also like to thank the places that hosted the challenges this year: MRC, OH Frewin Museum, Daily Coffee, Middelburg Parkrun, Oregon Place Guest House, Middelburg Heritage Committee, Gables Guest House, Middelburg Info, Middelburg Care Village, Retiefs Optometrist, Battlefields, 3@1 and Hermansdal Landgoed. You made the day great fun for all.

Let’s do it again next year!