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Image: courtesy of FF Plus The continued spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Gauteng and the fact that much of the livestock in the province are unregulated and unregistered pose a serious risk to the province’s agricultural sector. Although the Department of Agriculture emphasises the roll-out of vaccines and other control measures, the greatest challenge remains the inability to effectively monitor and verify the movement and origin of all livestock. Unregistered anim

Image: courtesy of motorpress 10 667 new vehicles sold with a market share of 20.9% Hilux remains South Africa’s best-selling vehicle Increased NEV sales, supporting Toyota’s multi-pathway approach Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) continued its market leadership as industry momentum continued in May. With a 20.9% market share and 10 667 new vehicles sold in May, Toyota retained a clear lead in a competitive market. According to naamsa’s latest report, aggregate domestic new

Image: courtesy of motorpress Fresh off the successful launch of the BYD ATTO 8, BYD Auto South Africa is preparing to introduce another exciting addition to its growing local line-up. On 10 and 11 June 2026, BYD will officially unveil the all-new ATTO 2 DM-i to South African media and stakeholders, marking the latest chapter in the brand's ambitious expansion within the local new energy vehicle market. While the full details remain under wraps until launch, BYD can reveal th

Image: courtesy of motorpress Plant Kariega builds one millionth current generation Polo Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached another major production milestone with the production of one millionth current generation Polo at its Kariega Plant. The milestone vehicle is a smoky grey, right-hand-drive Polo GTI destined for the South African market. VWGA’s Plant Kariega started manufacturing the current generation Polo in 2017. About 86% of these vehicles were exported to i

Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) would like to bring two important notices to the attention of Comrades Marathon runners, volunteers, spectators, media, sponsors, service providers and the community at large. These are to do with regulations around unauthorised marketing and the use of radio-controlled drones. AMBUSH MARKETING PROHIBITED For the entire duration of the Comrades Marathon event, from Thursday, 11 June to Su

Image: World Athletics Yomif Kejelcha’s 26:31 10km is added to the record book following the disqualification of Rhonex Kipruto’s 26:24 Men’s 10km 26:31 Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) Castellón, 16 February 2025 Men’s 800m short track 1:42.50 Josh Hoey (USA) Boston, 24 January 2026 Men’s half marathon race walk 1:20:34 Toshikazu Yamanishi (JPN) Kobe, 15 February 2026 Women’s U20 1500m short track 4:01.23 Saron Berhe (ETH) Ostrava, 3 February 2026 Men’s U20 800m short track

Image: courtesy of motorpress Defender Rally brought all three crews and cars to the finish at the 2026 Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, showcasing the robustness of the Defender Dakar D7X-R Stéphane Peterhansel and Mika Metge clinched the win in the Stock class, with an overall time of 18:11:12 Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal, and Sara Price and Saydiie Gray finished in second and third respectively Making history, Price and Gray are the first all-female crew to compete in the D

Image: courtesy of motorpress AA Bakery, situated in Walkerville, south of Johannesburg, is in the process of changing its fleet to Hino trucks only from a mix of Hino plus two competing brands due to the reliability and low running costs of a sample group of Hino trucks which were evaluated under regular operating conditions over a couple of years. Ashen Ajoodha, the CEO of the Super Soft Group of which the AA Bakery is the major component, says that the current cost of oper

Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce South Africa's leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Netstar, as the Official Real-Time Traffic Monitoring and Insights Partner of the 2026 event. This will see Netstar's real-time traffic updates and route information made available to the public on the official Comrades Marathon social media platforms throughout race day. This partnership will therefore

Image: Supplied Taking place on three consecutive Sundays in August (Durban on 02 August, Cape Town on 09 August, and Johannesburg on 16 August 2026), the Totalsports Women’s Race is more than just a lifestyle event – it is a space where victories are celebrated, experiences are shared, and support is always in abundance. With PinkDrive as the official charity, runners openly share their cancer journeys, offering hope, encouragement, and, most importantly, a powerful reminder

Image: courtesy of motorpress Getting approved for vehicle finance can feel like the hardest part is over. In reality, approval marks the beginning of a financial commitment that will shape your budget for the next five or six years, and in some cases, longer. Understanding what you are agreeing to before you sign a vehicle finance agreement (VAF) is not just good practice; it is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Finance approval confirms that you

Image: Nissan revealed the new 2026 Nissan Pathfinder today with a bold design and enhanced technologies, reaffirming its role as the ultimate companion for family road trips, everyday commutes and spontaneous getaways. Pathfinder will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, from November 21-30. Proudly assembled in the U.S. since 2004, Pathfinder continues to empower families to explore more, connect more and do more of what they love. The refreshed Pathfinder is

Image: WCH Beijing 27 The World Athletics Council has approved the qualification system and entry standards for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27. View and download: English | French As has been the case for recent global championships, the qualification system will be based on a combination of entry standards and world rankings. For the 2027 World Championships, the system has been set with the objective of having approximately 40% of the athletes qualifying throu

Image: courtesy of motorpress The Audi Revolut F1 Team celebrated a trouble-free event, bringing both cars home safely to collect invaluable data Hülkenberg and Bortoleto crossed the finish line in 12th and 13th positions respectively, marking a clear step forward in consistency and overall execution Earlier in the day, Driver Development Programme star, Emma Felbermayr, charged from fourth to a brilliant second-place podium finish, cementing her second place in the standings

Image: courtesy of FF Plus Yesterday’s court ruling on private sector involvement in the vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is clearly a major victory for livestock farmers. Together with private veterinarians, they have long been ready to assist in combating this disease. Their efforts were, however, curtailed by a state that wanted to keep control of the process in its incompetent hands. The requirements set by the court that farmers must ensure best practice

Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan South Africa is driving its support of the local agricultural and mining industries with the announcement of three new brand ambassadors who all have roots firmly planted in these vital economic activities. Top South African agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo and engineers Shaldon Naicker and Gavin Kirstein have been appointed as Nissan’s inaugural Nissan Navara agricultural and industrial brand ambassadors of 2026. Fresh from exhibiti

Image: Anthony Grote Women’s racing will once again take centre stage at South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, taking place on three consecutive Sundays in August 2026. Kicking off in Durban on 2 August, followed by Cape Town on 9 August, before culminating in Johannesburg on 16 August, event organisers, Stillwater Sports, are excited to announce an increased, combined Prize Purse of R450 000. “The Totalsports Women’s Race has alway

Image: Tobias Ginsberg A race day dream could become reality for one fortunate participant at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with a brand-new Chery vehicle valued at R279 900 waiting to be won. As the official Vehicle Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since 2022, Chery South Africa has become synonymous with unforgettable moments, rewarding participants with a life-changing prize across the country. To date, eighteen lucky runners have

Image: Caleb Bjergfelt The most successful edition yet of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon took place on Sunday 24 May, with awesome weather, incredible vibe from streets lined with spectators, stunning scenery and record-breaking times in the elite and wheelchair races. The event, which is negotiating the final steps of phase 2 of candidacy to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors event, also played host to the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group W

Image: courtesy of motorpress The first chapter of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa’s new GR Cup Hot Seat delivered a memorable debut this past weekend, as Yolanda “Girlie” Lukhele stepped into the pressure cooker of circuit racing at Zwartkops Raceway. The sim racer, content creator and rookie rally driver joined the GR Cup Media Challenge field for Round 3 of the 2026 season, trading gravel stages for wheel-to-wheel racing in the GR Yaris at machinery. While Lukhele arrived