Winners celebrated at Matus Festival of Colours prize giving
On 15 January 15, 2025, the winners from the ‘Festival of Colours’ trade shows held in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and Cape Town during 2024 gathered at the Matus offices in Germiston for an exciting prize-giving event.
AN EVENT TO REMEMBER
The event was hosted by James Black, Matus category manager, and welcomed by Matus CEO, Robin Coen. Robin shared insights on the resounding success of the 2024 trade shows and golf day. With nearly a quarter of a million rand raised for their chosen charity, Women and Men Against Child Abuse, the event highlighted Matus’ commitment to both its community and customers.
RECOGNISING THE WINNERS
The prize-giving ceremony celebrated the winners of several competitions held at the three trade shows. A national draw determined the lucky recipients of various prizes, with the event aimed at honouring their support and loyalty to Matus.
PRIZE WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS
1. Gedore Limited Edition Leather Spanner Bags with 17-Piece Spanners (6-22mm)
Retailers qualified for this prize by spending R10 000 at the Matus trade shows on GEDORE-branded products.
WINNERS
Mickey Naicker, Richbay Trading (KZN)
Hannatjie Odendaal, Bearing and Bolt (KZN)
Andrew Jugmohun, Pinetown Build It (KZN)
Denise Venables, EWN & Springs (JHB)
Amalia Vorster, Plumblink (JHB)
Tunino Haskell, T&M Machine Tools (Namibia)
Daisy Mohan, Main Electrical Wholesalers (unable to attend)
Kabelo Phadi, J Haskins & Sons (unable to attend)
Yusuf Ragie, Automechanical (unable to attend)
Vukani Malinga, Prime Trading (unable to attend).
2. Ferrari Experience Tickets
Retailers spending R7 500 on Liqui Moly products had a chance to win this once-in- a-lifetime experience.
WINNERS
Prishen Moodley, Super Discount Motors (KZN)
Suveer Reddy, Counter Point Trading (unable to attend, KZN)
Julian Adonis, Brights Hardware (CPT).
3. National lucky draw prize: Yamaha 125cc Bike
Retailers who spent R7 500 at the trade shows on FOX-branded products were eligible.
WINNER: Kemendran Reddy, A C Crampton (KZN).
4. Main trade show prizes celebrated at the Festival of Colours
3rd Prize: Q-Bond Bar Fridge with additional goodies (R10 000 ex VAT spent at the trade show)
WINNER: Tim Walker, Boskruin Mica (accepted by Mike Ferreira)
2nd Prize: GEN616 Gentech Portable Power Station with extras (R10 000 ex VAT spent + games participation)
WINNER: Anthony Selete, Manala Bolt and Nut
1st Prize: A trailer loaded with valuable tools and goodies (R20 000 ex VAT spent + games participation)
WINNER: Brandon Strydom, Wadeville Mica.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025
The prize-giving event concluded with smiles, laughter, and a shared anticipation for what 2025 will bring. With plans already underway for the 2025 events, they promise to be bigger and better.
The continued focus on supporting Women and Men Against Child Abuse remains central to Matus’ mission.
With such a positive start to the year, Matus demonstrates its dedication to building meaningful relationships with retailers while giving back to the community.
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