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The woman’s remains deepen fear in Kempton Park – police need to make a breakthrough soon
Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is deeply concerned about the series of female deaths in and around Kempton Park after yet another woman's remains were recently discovered in Olifantsfontein. Over the last two months or so, five women, presumably murdered, were found in the same area near Kempton Park. All were partially or completely undressed, and there are reportedly chilling similarities in the circumstances and manner in which they were killed

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 162 min read


Pallant-Browne brings strong 2026 form to Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Image: Anthony Grote In the best 10km form of her life after clocking a new personal best just last month, Emma Pallant-Browne is eager to test herself against the best athletes South and East Africa have to offer at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day, Thursday, 24 September 2026. “It has been busy,” admitted Pallant-Browne, reflecting on a packed six weeks that included a new 10km lifetime best of 32:45 and a runner-up finish at the Totalsports Wome

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 152 min read


BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Features World-Class Line-Ups Across Inline Skating, Handbike, and Wheelchair Fields
Image: SCC EVENTS / Petko Beier Top Inline Skaters World-Class Handbikers Elite Wheelchair Athletes Daddy Pig Joins the Field Press Conference Schedule Media Accreditation Organiser SCC EVENTS is expecting well over 56,000 athletes from more than 160 nations for the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON from 26–27 September. Alongside the international elite heading to the German capital for the foot race, the inline skating, handbike, and wheelchair categories promise high-calibre, fiercely

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 143 min read


TGR-WRT Celebrates Record-Equalling Title with Solberg Win
Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has secured its sixth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title* at Rally Chile where Oliver Solberg led a one-two finish The team’s latest title success equals two long-standing WRC records, matching the six successive championships achieved by Lancia between 1987 and 1992, and bringing Toyota level with the Italian marque on 10 titles in total. The result in Chile is the 11th win from 12

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 147 min read


Stellantis Pro One Shapes the Future of Mobility at IAA Hannover presenting Pro One NEXT
Image; courtesy of motorpress At IAA Transportation Hannover, the world’s leading trade fair for commercial vehicles, Stellantis Pro One presents NEXT, the dedicated fleet uptime operating system, through a dedicated area on the stand. Three world premieres on stage: the new C-segment Smart Compact Van, developed from real-world customer insights to deliver more functionality, more value and no compromise on capability; the latest upgrade of Fiat Tris: cargo box equipped for

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 1410 min read


DigiCars Group Officially Opens New Flagship Northcliff Multi-Franchise Dealership
Image: courtesy of motorpress DigiCars Group has officially opened the doors to its new Flagship Northcliff multi-franchise dealership, marking another significant milestone in the Group’s rapidly expanding automotive retail footprint. The new dealership brings OMODA, JAECOO and LEPAS together in a modern retail environment built around the DigiCars philosophy of customer experience, service, class and digital innovation. The official opening was celebrated with DigiCars Grou

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 142 min read


Isuzu Motors South Africa’s literacy investment helps drive measurable progress at Eastern Cape schools
Image: courtesy of motorpress Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) marked National Literacy Week from 7 to 9 September 2026 by highlighting measurable literacy progress achieved through its three-year, R3 million partnership with READ Educational Trust to strengthen foundational literacy, supporting 1,390 learners across three schools in Nelson Mandela Bay. The investment supported Khulile Primary School, St Albans Primary School and Kayser Ngxwana Primary School. Over the past

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 143 min read


Mangaung ready to experience road running at its best at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K
Image: Charles Ndou The streets of Mangaung will come alive on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K makes its highly anticipated debut, bringing the much-loved Series to the heart of the Free State for the very first time and giving the Mangaung community an exciting new way to experience their city. For the first time, runners will take to the streets of Mangaung to experience the unique energy that has become synonymous with the Absa RUN YOUR

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 142 min read


Road closures announced for Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Heritage Day
Tobias Ginsberg Johannesburg is getting ready to run as thousands of runners take to the streets for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Thursday, 24 September 2026. With the city set to come alive with world-class road running, entertainment and an electric race-day atmosphere, a number of road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and road users. Motorists and residents are encouraged to plan ahead and familia

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 141 min read


Boxer Super Run Durban boasts a “fast, flat and scenic” route in 2026
Image: Anthony Grote The Boxer Super Run Durban is celebrating its fourth anniversary in true Boxer Super Run style, with thousands of runners set to take on a high-energy 5km route on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Returning to Durban’s iconic beachfront in 2026, the Boxer Super Run Durban, in partnership with Powerade and Rexona, will bring together competitive racing, community spirit and plenty of fun for runners of all fitness levels. “The Boxer Super Run has always been a

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 142 min read


Logo, mascot and slogan unveiled to mark one year to World Athletics Championships Beijing 27
Image: courtesy of World Athletics Competition dates confirmed as 10-19 September 2027 The logo, mascot and slogan for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 (WCH Beijing 27) have been revealed to celebrate one year until the prestigious global event returns to China’s capital. The 21st edition of the championships will welcome the sport’s biggest stars back to Beijing for 10 days of competition, 12 years on from the successful staging of athletics’ flagship event in th

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 103 min read


South Africa’s 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza brings rare Alfa Romeo classics and the latest models to Johannesburg
Image: courtesy of motorpress A carefully curated gathering of exceptional Alfa Romeo vehicles comprising a lineage of immaculate classics up to the contemporary portfolio will come together at Modderfontein Bird & Sculpture Park on Sunday the 20th of September. The Concorso d’Eleganza has become one of the standout events on the Alfa Romeo Club of South Africa (ARCSA) annual calendar and the 2026 edition will continue to cement its place for local Alfisti. Reasons for this a

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 104 min read


Kia South Africa updates Sonet range with expanded safety, specification, and added tech at a competitive price
Image: courtesy of motorpress Kia South Africa has launched an upgraded Sonet range, with more safety, technology, and comfort across the line-up, backed by a five-year warranty with no kilometre limit. Kia has turned up the appeal of its popular Sonet range with a host of upgrades, led by the addition of a standard sunroof on the EX, the popular mid-spec model. It’s a standout feature that brings even more desirability, style and enjoyment of the Sonet range. Other significa

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 102 min read


Sony and World Athletics bring broadcast innovation to life at inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Image: Sony Corporation As an official global partner of the championship, Sony unlocks new storytelling experiences for athletics fans worldwide through advanced broadcast technologies Sony Corporation (Sony) and World Athletics are joining forces to introduce new broadcast innovations for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on 11-13 September. Sony will serve as an official global partner of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, pr

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 102 min read


World Athletics launches new official app
Image: World Athletics Live results, personalised content, games and rewards come together in the new World Athletics app World Athletics has launched a new official app, bringing live results, performance data, the latest content, games, rewards and more together in one personalised experience. The app, available on iOS and Android, can be downloaded by opening the link on a mobile device. It makes its debut ahead of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Bud

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 92 min read


Joburg set to come alive for a fantastic Heritage Day celebration at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Image: Tobias Ginsberg The streets of Johannesburg will come alive on Thursday, 24 September 2026, when the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K takes centre stage on National Heritage Day, bringing thousands of runners together for a fantastic celebration of South African sport, culture, music and community. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K route offers runners a unique opportunity to experience the energy of the City of Gold from a fresh perspective. With its iconic M1 and M2 h

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 92 min read


Walaza Storms to Rovereto Victory in Record Time
Image: Supplied South African sprinting star Bayanda Walaza put on a masterclass at the Rovereto International Meeting, blazing across the finish line in a meeting-record 9.91 seconds (+0.5 m/s) to take a decisive victory in the men's 100m. The 20-year-old Olympic 4x100m silver medallist and former World U20 double champion left the rest of the field trailing in his wake. Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu secured second place in 10.01s, while Canada’s Eliezer Adjibi rounded out th

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 91 min read


SA Cross Country Champion Pheko targets second consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series podium on Heritage Day
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Newly crowned national cross-country champion Zenzile Pheko has firmly established himself as one of the country’s in-form 10km runners and now turns his attention to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K at Mary Fitzgerald Square on National Heritage Day, Thursday, 24 September 2026. The Boxer Athletics Club athlete produced the best Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series performance of his career in Tshwane on 23 August, just weeks after a back injury disrupted what

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 82 min read


Eskom’s New Frontier: Pay Up Even If You Go Off-Grid
Image: courtesy of Megawatt Park After years of relentless above-inflation price hikes and chronic load-shedding forced fed-up South Africans to embrace rooftop solar, state-owned power utility Eskom has devised a controversial response: charge customers anyway. In its recent annual results presentation, a slide explicitly outlined the utility's strategy: “Even where customers self-generate or buy elsewhere, Eskom will retain revenue.” According to Eskom, this will be achieve

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 82 min read


Final entry lists published for World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26
Image: GSC Media House The final entry lists for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 confirm that 381 athletes from 65 federations are set to compete in the Hungarian capital from 11-13 September. Download: • entries by event and season’s best • entries by member federation The Ultimate Championship will bring together Olympic champions, world champions, Wanda Diamond League winners and the year’s best-performing athletes across 28 disciplines duri

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 82 min read
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