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Image: courtesy of motorpress Suzuki Auto South Africa is gearing up for the 16th annual Simola Hillclimb, taking place in Knysna from 30 April to 3 May. A proud supporter of this prestigious event since 2021, the Japanese carmaker recently inked a new three-year Tier One OEM sponsorship deal spanning 2026 to 2028. Established in 2009, the Simola Hillclimb started with humble beginnings, featuring a modest entry list and roughly 1,500 spectators. Since then, it has evolved i

Image: courtesy of motorpress Jaguar engineers began reimagining the brand by driving great models of the past  Experience revealed inherent Jaguar DNA that informed the development of the luxury four-door GT  One car, two characters:  all-electric Jaguar embodies engaging drive and composed comfort  All will be revealed in September this year  Jaguar engineers revisited greatness before beginning work on the brand's reimagined future. To appreciate the dynamic essence of wha

Image: courtesy of motorpress Namesh Govender has added the first 65-ton, 700 Series model to his fleet of Hino tow trucks which operate in KwaZulu-Natal. It is a 2845 freight carrier that has been fitted with a a 40 ton winch and dressed up in eye-catching, customised Style Towing livery so it is easy to see it operating on the roads of KZN! Govender has been in the towing business since 2005 and has bought only Hino trucks for his flourishing business, which is based in Spr

Image: BYD South Africa The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon just got even more exciting. At the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) powered by BYD , one lucky entrant will win a brand-new BYD Dolphin Surf Vehicle  worth R341,900 .   Every entrant - across the Trail Run, Ultra Marathon, and Half Marathon - will automatically be entered into a lucky draw, overseen by independent auditors. The winner will discover a Golden Ticket inside their race pack, so check carefull

Onalenna Khonkhobe, Image: Action Photo After a disappointing result at the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon last year, Onalenna Khonkhobe  is ready to make amends at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday 11 April 2026 .   Khonkhobe, who went into the 2025 race as the defending champion after his 3:09:30 finish on 13 April 2024, looked likely to win a second 56km title in The Mother City as he went through the 50km mark with the lead bunch. But a

Image: Devin Paisley The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, powered by BYD , promises an exciting lineup of events from Thursday, 9 April to Sunday, 12 April 2026 . Highlights include the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon International Friendship Run , Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run , Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon , and Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon  – all made possible thanks to the valued support and guidance of the City of Cape Town .   The City

Andrea Kiptoo, Image: SCC EVENTS / Petko Beier Andrea Kiptoo and Likina Amebaw are the winners of the 45th GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. Kenyan Kiptoo became the surprise champion, when he took the highly competitive race in cold but sunny conditions in 59:11. Fellow-Kenyan Dennis Kipkemoi, who was a pacemaker, finished second with the same time. Amanal Petros took a strong third in 59:22, breaking his own German record. He was nine seconds faster than a year ago in Berlin w

Thabang Mosiako, Image: Action Photo In a powerful statement of his intent to reclaim the title he lost to Bennet Seloyi last year, Thabang Mosiako  has delivered a pair of eye-catching performances that have put his rivals on notice ahead of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD  on Sunday, 12 April 2026 .   Competing at the Northern Cape’s premier half marathon, the Nedbank Running Club star stunned the crowd at the Kimberley Boys High School by clocking 1

Image: courtesy of FF Plus During a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly (NA) this afternoon, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, unequivocally declared that the practice of withholding fuel is illegal.  Even though the Minister stated that there is currently no fuel shortage in South Africa nor is one expected, numerous filling stations and wholesalers currently have no diesel. They claim that they cannot obtain diesel from the fe

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The tremendous growth of the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) over the past months as thousands of new members joined gained further momentum today with the Referendum Party’s decision to dissolve and throw its weight behind the Freedom Front Plus. In the past, many other parties opted to dissolve and join hands with the Freedom Front Plus because they viewed the party as the best and most sustainable vehicle to achieve their ideals. The Referendum Part

Image: Supplied World Athletics has made the exceptional decision to allow additional female USA Track and Field (USATF) athletes to run at the 2026 World Road Running Championships (WRRC) following the extraordinary nature of an incident at the recent USATF Half-Marathon Championships that acted as a qualifier for the upcoming event in Copenhagen. World Athletics has agreed on a strictly one-off basis that USATF will be able to select seven athletes rather than the usual fou

Image: courtesy of Sanlam Cape Town Marathon The deepest, fastest field ever assembled for an African marathon will line up in the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday 24 May, including the fastest man ever over the marathon distance and a former two-time World Champion in the women’s race. These elite athletes will be racing not only for line honours in the 15th edition of Africa’s premier marathon, but also for a share of the significantly increased prize purse, with th

Image: World Athletics Debswana Diamond Company has today been announced as the official title sponsor of the  World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 . The partnership, which sees Debswana contribute P16 million ($1,171,698) sponsorship towards the World Relays, scheduled to take place on 2-3 May at the National Stadium, reinforces the shared commitment of both parties in advancing Botswana’s position globally through one of the most significant international sporting events to b

Glenrose Xaba, Image: Jaco Wolmarans This Mother’s Day, Sunday, 10 May 2026 , hopeful contenders will be chasing their share of an unprecedented prize purse in the Mother City at the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K .   The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series combined prize purse stands at R1 686 000 in 2026, further enhanced by innovative incentives for South African athletes - designed to inspire standout performances and unforgettable moments.   “Offering a substantial prize

Image: Action Photo With three gold medals already to her name, Busisiwe Chamane  will be determined to add to her impressive tally when she lines up at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD  on Sunday, 12 April 2026 .   Having earned three consecutive top ten finishes from three starts between 2023 and 2025, the Hollywood Athletics Club ace doesn't need to be asked twice to list what she loves most about her favorite half marathon.   "I think I love the atm

Image: courtesy of mototrpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) made a promising start to the 2026 South African National Rally Championship (SANRC), as motoring journalist Mark Jones and navigator Kes Naidoo brought the team’s Toyota GR Yaris home in sixth place overall, and second in class, at the ICAM All-Tar Rally. The event, which marked the opening round of the season, also represented a new chapter for TGRSA, with the GR Yaris making its competitive debut in th

Image: courtesy of motorpress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has strengthened its longstanding commitment to education, youth empowerment and community upliftment through its continued support of the Rally to Read initiative. TSAM’s contribution this year once again extended beyond classroom resources with a donation of more than 5 000 school shoes to all 13 participating schools in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The donation further ensures that learners have the essential tools th

Image: Gemini Generated The Gauteng government’s new economic development plan (Gauteng City Region Economic Growth & Development Plan 2030), launched last week, is doomed to fail if it does not move away from the ANC’s ideological approach of managing the economy on the basis of race instead of merit. Although the new economic development plan is a good starting point, it remains flawed because it does not address the real causes of Gauteng’s economic decline. The province i

Image; courtesy of motorpress Jaguar TCS Racing’s António Félix da Costa won his 150th Formula E start, becoming the season’s first double‑race winner. Mitch Evans charged from P16 to P2, delivering a masterful energy‑managed drive to secure a team 1-2 team finish. Strategic excellence defined the race, before the last few laps propelled Jaguar TCS Racing to a dominant result and strong championship momentum. Jaguar TCS Racing will next hit the track for the Berlin E-Prix dou

Image: Action Photo Runners can look forward to achieving their goals on race-day as a team of seasoned pace setters returns to lead the way at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD . Taking place in Cape Town on Saturday, 11 April 2026 (Ultra Marathon) and Sunday, 12 April 2026  (Half Marathon), these experts will be hard at work inspiring, guiding, and helping participants chase their goals from start to finish.   The Western Province Pace Setters Group, led b