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Image: Supplied Just as domestic petrol and diesel prices hit record highs, early under-recovery data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is warning of a massive R4,60/litre hike in November. Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop notes that the primary driver remains persistent pressure on global Brent crude prices, which continue to hover above $100 a barrel, far higher than pre-Iran War levels of $65. "Combined with rand weakness, this heralds further large fuel price incr

Image: Unsplash A 50-year-old woman has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for using fraudulent identity documents and a bank statement to buy an iPhone. Lynda Elize Schneider visited a cellphone shop in Schweizer-Reneke in July 2025 to apply for an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB on contract. She submitted fraudulent ID documents and a bank statement to the shop assistant, who then approved the contract. Schneider received the handset, but because the documentation was

Image; courtesy of motorpress Isuzu Motors South Africa will launch its Next Generation N-Series in November, bringing new technology and design updates to improve efficiency, safety, driver comfort, and operating value for commercial vehicle fleets. Built around Isuzu’s ‘With you, for the long run’ promise, the new N-Series focuses on fleet operators' practical priorities, including reliability, fuel efficiency, uptime, safety, and total cost of ownership. “Our customers dem

Image: courtesy of motorpress Nico Hulkenberg delivered a masterclass in wet-weather race craft, slicing through the midfield to challenge directly for points until the closing lap Gabriel Bortoleto demonstrated relentless tenacity, fighting through floor and wing damage to bring his R26 across the finish line The team’s quick tactical decision-making and strong race pace offer positive momentum ahead of next week's Singapore Grand Prix The Audi Revolut F1 Team put on a displ

Image: Action Photo Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala is relishing the opportunity to compete in a world-class race so close to home. Meanwhile, local favourite Lizandre Mulder hopes the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K on Sunday, 25 October 2026, will inject fresh energy into athletics in the City of Roses and inspire a new generation of runners. As one of the most consistent 10km performers on the South African road-running scene, Khatala is eager to put her best foot for

Image: Anthony Grote After dominating the Boxer Super Run circuit in 2025 with victories in both Durban and Johannesburg, South African long-distance runner Ryan Mphahlele will return to Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, ready to test himself over 5km once again. A strong supporter of the Boxer Super Run, the Tembisa resident is particularly fond of Durban’s fast course. While he returns as the defending champion, he knows that this year’s race will be a different challeng

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The organisers of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon are excited to announce a three-year partnership with the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). As part of the partnership, runners participating in the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON (TTOM) powered by BYD can look forward to an enhanced race-week experience. The TTOM Race Pack Collection and Expo will take place from Thursday 01 April 2027 to Saturday 03 April 2027 at CTICC 1 (H

Image: courtesy of motorpress Industry leadership strengthened with a 24.9% market share Corolla Cross, Starlet Cross, Starlet and Urban Cruiser continued to drive volumes Hilux retained its segment leadership Solid performances from Lexus, Hino and Toyota’s parts operations Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recorded its strongest monthly sales performance in September 2026, selling 15 366 vehicles and increasing its market share to 24.9%. The result represents a significant

Image: SCC EVENTS / Petko Beier A new chapter unfolds for one of the world’s most prestigious running events: Generali Deutschland AG is set to become the title partner of the BERLIN-MARATHON from 1 October 2026. The partnership was unveiled today in Berlin at the REGISTRATION RUN at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. The first GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON will take to the streets on 26 September 2027. Just days after Berlin hosted a sensational celebration of running – welcoming over

Image: Anthony Grote Boxer Athletics Club standouts Karabo More and Kayla Jacobs are set to line up alongside a strong Elite Women’s Field at the Boxer Super Run Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, adding even more excitement to what promises to be a nail-biting 5km showdown. Karabo More (Pretoria) has firsthand experience of what it takes to come out tops at South Africa’s most social 5km run, having placed first in the Elite Women’s Wave in 2024. “The Boxer Super Run has cre

George Kusche of Nedbank Athletics Club, Image: Action Photo The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has recorded unprecedented demand for the 2027 Comrades Marathon, with a total of 56,283 entry submissions and ballot applications received across the Centenary entry process. The General Ballot application window closed at 16:30 yesterday, Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with 42,802 runners applying for one of the remaining places in the race. The 2027 Comrades Marathon, taking p

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Kabelo Mulaudzi reminded his doubters of his brilliance when he successfully defended his Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K title on Heritage Day (Thursday, 24 September 2026) at Mary Fitzgerald Square, while Kenya’s Deborah Chemutai dominated the women’s race to clinch her first Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series victory. Mulaudzi raised his hands aloft in celebration as he crossed the line on Rahima Moosa Street to secure his first win of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Representing Boxer Athletics Club, Zenzile Pheko and Nicola Jansen are set to line up at the Boxer Super Run Durban on Sunday, 18 October 2026, ready to take on the fast-paced 5km challenge. Hailing from Bramley, Johannesburg, Pheko believes that the Boxer Super Run Durban offers one of the most beautiful race settings. “It’s a well-organised event with beautiful scenery along the beachfront,” says Pheko. “I’m attracted by the opportunity to improve

Image; Devin Paisley The organisers of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD are reminding runners who secured an entry through the 2027 ballot to take note of the key qualifying (ULTRA MARATHON) and seeding (HALF MARATHON) deadlines. With thousands of runners set to take on the iconic ULTRA and HALF MARATHON in 2027, understanding the key dates and requirements is essential for entrants looking to secure their place on the start line and ensure they are correc

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Electoral Court’s decision to dismiss the ANC’s appeal to reopen the candidate registration process, and the party hopes that voters will follow suit and punish the ANC's incompetence at the polls during the upcoming elections. This judgment sends a clear message that the ANC can no longer use such tactics to bully or intimidate state institutions in order to make up for its own shortcomings. With its ap

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The contempt that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration have demonstrated in ignoring the conditions set by the United States (US) for normalising relations between the two countries for more than a year is now leading to serious and direct consequences. The new policy recently announced by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, aimed at, among others, government officials involved in any form of race-based discrimination against members

Image; Supplied US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting South African individuals accused of engaging in “government-sponsored discrimination” against Afrikaners and other minority communities. The restrictions will specifically penalize those deemed responsible for implementing race-based discriminatory legislation, threatening land expropriation without compensation, or inciting racial violence through dehumanizing chants a

Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town this weekend (18–19 September) for Round 6 of both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships, as the 2026 season moves into its penultimate round. Killarney is one of the most established venues on the national motorsport calendar, and its tight, technical layout has long produced close, unpredictable racing across every categor

Image: Getty Images and Marc Mueller/Munich2022 Nairobi and Munich have been selected to host the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships, respectively, following one of the strongest bidding processes in the history of the sport’s flagship event. The decision, made during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest on Monday and Tuesday (14-15), means that the World Athletics Championships will be held in Africa for the first time when the Kenyan capital stages

Image: courtesy of motorpress Defender Rally will make its competitive debut in Morocco, taking part in Rallye OLA Energy du Maroc from 26 September-3 October 2026 Following strong performances in the first three rounds of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship, the Defender Rally team will again field a three-car entry in Morocco W2RC Stock class leaders Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal return to defend their position, joined by Stéphane Peterhansel and Mika Metge Sara Price wi