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Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series expands to SIX events with the launch of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K
Image: Pule Mogorosi The Free State is set to join South Africa's premier road running calendar as Absa and Stillwater Sports officially announce the launch of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K. Taking place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the expansion marks a significant milestone for the award-winning series as it extends its reach to a sixth host city. More than 200 000 runners have laced up and taken to the streets as part of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 314 min read


Temporary Road Closures announced for the 2026 Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town
Image; Motion Pro TV The iconic Totalsports Women’s Race returns to the Mother City on Sunday 09 August 2026, and residents and motorists are advised that temporary road closures and traffic restrictions will be in effect in and around the Cape Town CBD. Participants and supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly, while road users are urged to allow for additional travel time and consider alternative routes during the event. "We're looking forward to welco

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 312 min read


Motherhood fuels Pallant-Browne’s Totalsports Women’s Race debut in Durban and Joburg
Image: Action Photo British triathlete and former track and cross-country runner Emma Pallant-Browne is excited to make her Totalsports Women’s Race debut in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026, followed by the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026, twelve months after the birth of her son. “Coming back after having my son, I’m starting to get injury-free and run a bit faster, so I was looking to race a fast 10km at sea level, and the Totalsports Women’s Ra

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 273 min read


Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD welcomes Marathon Tours & Travel as International Travel Partner
Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), which will serve as the event's exclusive International Travel Partner for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 editions. "We are excited to welcome Marathon Tours & Travel as the exclusive Travel Partner of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC. “Their

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 242 min read


Khatala ready to give her absolute best at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban this Women’s Month
Image: Anthony Grote Lesotho’s 10km National Record Holder, Neheng Khatala, is ready to give her absolute best at the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026. After securing a well-deserved fifth-place finish in 32:04 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 12 July - an event billed as the Greatest 10K on African Soil thanks to its world-class local and international elite field - Khatala is confident that she is ready to execute her race plan at

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 243 min read


Mokoka, Mulaudzi set for Cheptegei reunion at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Action Photo Eight years after lining up alongside Ugandan distance-running legend Joshua Cheptegei on the streets of Durban, South African standouts Stephen Mokoka and Kabelo Mulaudzi are looking forward to renewing their rivalry when they take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026. The experienced duo will once again test themselves against the two-time Olympic champion, with Mokoka eager for another showdown and Mulaudzi relishing the opport

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 93 min read


Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K announces road closures ahead of race day
Image: Gavin Ryan The countdown to the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is on, with thousands of runners set to take to the streets of Durban on Sunday, 12 July 2026. To assist residents, businesses and motorists with planning ahead, event organisers have released the official road closure schedule, detailing the temporary traffic restrictions that will be in place to ensure the safe hosting of one of South Africa's premier road running events. “The Absa RUN YOUR CI

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 62 min read


Nissan Formula E Team heads to Shanghai for series’ second China stop
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team will take on the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend in Rounds 12 and 13 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the series enters its final six races of the GEN3 era. After last month’s visit to Sanya, this race event marks the first-ever campaign featuring two locations in China, with the country hosting its second and third E-Prixs of Season 12. It will be the third time Formula E has travelled to

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 24 min read


2026 Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON powered by BYD earns prestigious IAU Golden Label Status
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Following a groundbreaking 2026 edition that marked a triumphant return to form, the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD has taken a major step towards its former glory. The TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC, together with Stillwater Sports, the event’s staging and commercial partner, are proud to announce that the iconic Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON has been awarded the prestigious IAU Golden Label Certificate by the International Association

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 21 min read


Jaguar and Envision Racing extend customer supply relationship into GEN4 era of Formula E
Image: courtesy of motorpress Jaguar and Envision Racing will continue their manufacturer / customer supply relationship into the GEN4 era, beginning with the 2026/2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship To date, the Jaguar and Envision Racing partnership has delivered 58 podiums, 23 wins and 13 poles since Season 9 To date, the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – campaigned by both factory Jaguar TCS Racing and customer Envision Racing teams – has more race wins than any other car of the GE

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read


TGRSA Junior Academy Drivers Chase National Points and African Open Crown at Zwartkops
Images: courtesy of motorpress The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRSA Junior Academy) heads to Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend for one of the most important events on the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) calendar, with Round 3 of the national championship sharing the stage with the prestigious 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge African Open. The African Open brings a unique edge to the weekend. Drivers from across the continent will converge on the Pretoria circuit

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read


Strong Austrian Grand Prix performance propels Audi Revolut F1 Team forward with renewed confidence
Image: courtesy of motorpress Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg delivered impressively measured drives to finish just outside the top 10 in demanding conditions Audi Revolut F1 Team established itself as one of the weekend's consistently fast squads on a traditionally challenging circuit Development driver Freddie Slater fought brilliantly for victory to secure another podium finish and boost his championship campaign The Audi Revolut F1 Team delivered a highly competitiv

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read


World Champions Assemble for Africa's Greatest 10K at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Tobias Ginsberg In the wake of the landmark announcement that Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have secured Ugandan distance running superstar Joshua Cheptegei for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026, anticipation continues to build as a world-class field of elite men and women prepare to chase history on what promises to be the greatest 10km on African soil. Headlining the men’s field

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 24 min read


Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD announces 2027 dates and increased entry capacity
Image: Tobias Ginsberg The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon has announced a 2027 Event Week format that will see the Totalsports TWO OCEANS HALF MARATHON powered by BYD take place on Saturday, 03 April, before the legendary Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON powered by BYD closes the festivities on Sunday, 04 April. Taking place from 31 March to 04 April 2027, the enhanced Event Week programme - featuring a Night Run, International Friendship Run, Trail Run, Half Marathon

Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 22 min read


Empowering Every Step: Foschini and the Totalsports Women's Race celebrate a new three-year partnership
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Totalsports Women’s Race, is proud to announce that Foschini will continue as an official partner of the iconic Women’s Month celebration for an extended three-year period, commencing in 2026. The celebrated series will return to Durban on Sunday, 02 August, before making its way to Cape Town on Sunday, 09 August, and Johannesburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Extending beyond beauty, Fos

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 302 min read


Walaza Storms to Victory in Ostrava!
Image: Supplied South Africa’s sprinting future isn't just bright; it’s arriving at breakneck speed. All eyes were on the track at the Ostrava Golden Spike as the country's latest track sensation, 20-year-old Bayanda Walaza, left the field in his dust to claim a spectacular victory in the Men’s 100m. Clocking an incredible 9.94 seconds, Walaza didn't just win; he made a massive statement on the global stage. A Performance Full of Gees From the moment the starter’s pistol went

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 241 min read


Star-studded Elite Women's Field raises the stakes at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Action Photo Having already unveiled Ugandan distance running superstar Joshua Cheptegei alongside a world-class elite men's field, Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have raised the bar once again by confirming a stellar line-up of elite women for the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026. With the likes of Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir (10km personal best 29.25), Beatrice Chepkoech (10km P

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 244 min read


TGRSA Heads to the Eastern Cape as Championship Battles Intensify
Image: courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to the Eastern Cape this weekend for Round 4 of the 2026 season, with both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships returning to the Aldo Scribante Circuit near Gqeberha. The 2.48 km circuit has long been a favourite on the national calendar, with its combination of flowing corners, heavy braking zones and several overtaking opportunities regularly producing close and entertaini

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 233 min read


Nissan Formula E Team’s strong strategy goes unrewarded in Sanya
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team had a frustrating event in Round 11 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Sanya, China, with a great team strategy being compromised by incidents and preventing both drivers from scoring points. On Formula E's first visit to the island of Hainan since 2019, extreme heat and humidity throughout the event challenged the Japanese squad as it looked to build on its recent positive results. In two tightly-fought

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 233 min read


TGRSA Starts 2026 SARRC Campaign with Victory and Manufacturers’ Award
Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) opened its 2026 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) campaign in the best possible fashion this weekend, with Saood Variawa and Charan Moore securing victory at the INGCO Parys 400 and the team claiming the Manufacturers’ Award, after a fiercely contested opening round near the Free State town of Parys. The first race of the SARRC season proved to be a stern examination of crews and machinery alik

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 233 min read
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