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Image: courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) enjoyed another competitive outing in Round 3 of the 2026 season this past weekend, as both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships tackled the fast and technical Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria. Cool and cloudy conditions greeted competitors on Friday, before clear skies and crisp winter weather created ideal racing conditions for Saturday’s qualifying sessions and races. Across the

Image: courtesy of motorpress Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars honours its agents for their unwavering support and commitment. Sixteen exceptional winners recognised for their outstanding achievements across various facets of retail operations. The event marks a historic double milestone: 140 years of the automobile and the exclusive South African debut of the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram and S 680 V12 Edition. Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Passenger Cars celebrated the r

Image: Anthony Grote Returning to KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant coastline on Sunday, 12 July 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K continues to cement its status as one of South Africa’s premier mass-participation road running events, delivering a world-class experience in the heart of the country’s playground city. Renowned for its fast and scenic route, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K combines elite racing with an electric race-day atmosphere. From the city streets to Durba

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Entries open this week, Thursday, 28 May 2026, for the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K that will take place on National Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September 2026. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K is a premier road running event that combines elite-level competition with an electrifying mass participation experience. Taking place on National Heritage Day and set against the backdrop of Johannesburg’s iconic landmarks and dynamic cityscape, the

Image: Caleb Bjergfelt The combination of awesome weather, incredible vibe, stunning scenery and record-breaking times make the 2026 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon the most successful yet. This bodes well for the event, which is nearing the completion of phase 2 of the candidacy process to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) event. The race, which is already considered Africa’s premier marathon, will then bring Africa its first Major. Three of the f

Image: Fahwaaz Cornelius Three of the four course records in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon were shattered on a spectacular day of racing blessed with equally spectacular weather, as the fastest field ever assembled for an African marathon brought world class racing to the Mother City. This is excellent news for the event, which is already the premier marathon in Africa and nearing the completion of phase 2 of the candidacy process to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors (

Pep Guardiola, Image: Courtesy of Man City Website The Haul of an Emperor Pep leaned back, staring at the flashing cameras, as if watching a montage of the last decade flash before his eyes. He arrived in 2016 to skeptics who claimed his tiki-taka would "get found out on a cold, rainy night in Stoke." Instead, he built a relentless, silver-hoarding machine. The numbers speak for themselves: 6x English Premier League Titles: A domestic tyranny that broke records, shattered the

Image: Courtesy of motorpress Two curated design concepts “Red Ambience” and “White Ambience” at market launch Chrome fin and upright star on the bonnet as well as aerodynamic scoop behind the seats redefine proportions Maybach pattern forms a stylish design element linking exterior and interior A New World of Open-Air Cruising. The Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series redefines the roadster as a masterpiece of sensory indulgence. It is the sportiest and most extravagant model

Eliud Kipchoge during training, Image: Courtesy of Cape Town Marathon MEN'S MARATHON Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) — PB: 2:01:09 (Berlin, 2022) | SB: 2:05:25 (London, 2025) Mohamed Esa (Ethiopia) – PB 2:04:39 (Chicago, 2024) | SB: 2:04:49 (Chicago, 2025) Maru Teferi (Israel) — PB: 2:04:44 NR (Valencia, 2024) | SB: 2:09:17 (Brussels, 2025) Benard Kipkurui Biwott (Kenya) — PB: 2:05:25 (Paris, 2025) | SB: 2:05:25 (Paris, 2025) Yihunilign Adane (Ethiopia) — PB: 2:05:33 (Osaka, 2026) | S

Image: FF Plus The ANC has had more than enough time to govern South Africa. And it wasted that time. After more than three decades of ANC rule, the country is on the brink of ruin. Incompetence and corruption have eroded state institutions and caused municipalities to collapse. It is time for everyone who truly believe in our beautiful country of opportunity to stand together. Our time has come to shape our future, to let our voices be heard, to create opportunities, to stan

Image: Courtesy of Cape Town Marathon With a world-class elite field that includes 13 men and eight women who have run faster than the current course records of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, the 2026 edition of the race is set to be the fastest ever. The 32nd edition of the race takes place on Sunday 24 May, once again starting and finishing in Green Point, and the elite athletes will be racing not only for line honours and records, but also a share of the considerably incre

Image: Courtesy Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce Vaseline as the Official Skincare Provider of the world-renowned Comrades Marathon, taking place on Sunday 14 June 2026. This partnership ensures that participants in The Ultimate Human Race are supported by the original authority (OG) in skin protection – from the start in Durban to the finish in Pietermaritzburg. OG of Skincare Meets Ultimate Human RaceFew names carry

Cape Town Marathon Expo, Image: courtesy of Cape Town Marathon The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon kicks off on Thursday, 21 May with the opening of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo at the DHL Stadium in Green Point. Runners and supporters will have three days to enjoy an immersive Expo experience that blends world-class marathon standards with a unique African identity, reflecting the spirit of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as it continues its journey toward becoming Africa

Eliud " The Goat" Kipchoge, Image: courtesy of Cape Town Marathon There was great excitement at the Cape Town International Airport today as Kenyan running superstar Eliud Kipchoge arrived in the Mother City for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The race, which takes place on Sunday 24 May, has rapidly established itself as Africa’s premier marathon, and is currently a candidate for Abbott World Marathon Majors status. Kipchoge is a double Olympic Marathon champion, two-t

Image: courtesy of motorpress The People’s Blend will celebrate Volkswagen’s legacy in South Africa Volkswagen and Mastertons are amongst Nelson Mandela Bay’s oldest brands Kariega/Gqeberha – As part of their celebrations of 75 years of building Volkswagens in South Africa, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is partnering with another long-standing brand in Nelson Mandela Bay. As the oldest coffee roastery in South Africa, producing coffee in Gqeberha since 1924, Mastertons Coffe

Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria this weekend for Round 3 of the 2026 season, where both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships will continue their early-season battles. The compact 2.4 km circuit remains one of the most popular venues on the national calendar, combining flowing sections with tight technical corners that place a premium on precision and rhythm. While overtak

Image: courtesy of IOC The agreement covers the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, and the French Alps 2030 Olympic Winter Games. In addition, MMS has acquired media rights for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The agreement covers 44 territories: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad*, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic o

Image: courtesy of motorpress “Sales by Hino and the other Japanese truck manufacturers are showing more resilience than their European counterparts in a global automotive industry that is in greater turmoil now than ever in its 150-year history,” says Anton Falck, Vice President of Hino South Africa. He was speaking at a media briefing at the Nampo agricultural show at Bothaville on May 11. Uncertainty about the future, ever-changing legislation, and tariff barriers as well

Image: IOC Meeting the highest international sustainability standards, corporate events delivered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have been re-certified to the updated ISO 20121:2024 standard for event sustainability management systems. The IOC’s certification applies to the corporate events it organises and finances directly, such as IOC Sessions, commission meetings, Olympic Day events, the International Athletes’ Forum, and other conferences and institutional

Image: Gavin Ryan Celebrating its 9th anniversary on Sunday, 12 July 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K features an impressive prize purse and SA athlete incentives designed to motivate runners to deliver their best performances on a course that is known to be fast. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ 2026 combined prize purse stands at R1 686 000, further enhanced by innovative incentives for South African athletes - designed to inspire standout performances and unforgetta