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Frustrating Madrid E-Prix for Nissan Formula E Team
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team had a disappointing inaugural Madrid E-Prix in Round 6 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with neither Oliver Rowland nor Norman Nato able to score points in the first E-Prix held in Spain with fans in attendance. In tricky qualifying conditions on a damp track, both drivers managed to show strong pace, advancing through to the Duels. Rowland's performance meant he lined up eighth, while Nato made it to th

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 233 min read


Sikhakhane declares himself ready to finally win Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
Image: Action Photo After finishing as runner-up last year, Sboniso Sikhakhane is confident that Saturday, 11 April 2026 , will be the day he claims his first-ever Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD victory. The Entsika Athletics Club top runner clocked 3:11:18 in 2025 to cross the finish line just 31 seconds after Joseph Khoarahlane Seutloali had breasted the tape. It’s a memory that still lingers in his mind as he polishes his preparations to tackle the

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 233 min read


More records fall as World Indoor Championships ends on a high
Image: Adam Nurkiewicz for World Athletics) A world record and two championship records on the final evening ensured that the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 ended in superb style on Sunday (22). Bahamian hurdles star Devynne Charlton matched her own world record* to become the first three-time winner of the women’s world indoor 60m hurdles title, while USA’s men’s 4x400m quartet and Keely Hodgkinson both set championship records. World short track reco

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 231 min read


Charlton equals world record to win third world indoor 60m hurdles title in Kujawy Pomorze
Image: Getty Images Bahamian hurdles star Devynne Charlton equalled her own world record* to secure her third successive world indoor 60m hurdles title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 on Sunday (22). Clocking 7.65, she matched the mark she achieved to win her first gold in Glasgow in 2024 – becoming the first three-time winner of this title. Nadine Visser of the Netherlands secured silver in 7.73, while Pia Skrzyszowska delighted home fans by m

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 231 min read


Pole vault superstar Duplantis to compose Ultimate Championship anthem
Image: World Athletics Ultimate Star to showcase his musical prowess on the global athletics stage World and Olympic champion Mondo Duplantis will swap the pole vault runway for the recording studio to create the anthem for the groundbreaking World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Having recently broken the world record for a 15th time with a clearance of 6.31m, the 26-year-old is pursuing his other major passion as the creative mastermind behind the musical b

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 232 min read


Kia South Africa celebrates double victory at CAR Top 12 Best Buys 2026
Image: courtesy of motorpress Sonet wins Budget Crossover category Seltos wins Compact Crossover category Kia South Africa is proud to announce a double win at the prestigious CAR Magazine Top 12 Best Buys 2026 awards, with the Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos each taking top honours in their respective categories. The awards are highly regarded within the industry, with all vehicles thoroughly tested and driven by the CAR editorial team. Importantly, entire model ranges, not just

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 201 min read


New era for TGRSA as GR Yaris Debuts at All-Tar Season Opener
Image: courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is set to embark on an exciting new chapter as the 2026 South African National Rally Championship (NRC) gets underway at the ICAM All-Tar Rally this weekend. The season opener marks a significant shift for the team, which will field a single, specially prepared Toyota GR Yaris rally car for the year ahead. Behind the wheel will be motoring journalist Mark Jones, partnered by navigator Kes Naidoo, forming a

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 202 min read


WDL champions head to World Indoors in Poland
Image: Chiara Montesano. courtesy of Wanda Diamond League Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred and Nicola Olyslagers will be among the Diamond League champions in action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun this weekend. Nine reigning Wanda Diamond League champions, including pole vault world record breaker Mondo Duplantis , will be out to claim another global title this weekend at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26. Fresh from his latest wor

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 203 min read


The 2026 Toyota Easter Festival: where horsepower meets horsepower
Image: courtesy of motorpress Equestrian excellence will take centre stage at the 2026 Toyota Easter Festival, hosted at Kyalami Park Club from 28 March – 6 April 2026. This premier equestrian event captures everything that makes the sport extraordinary: focus, athleticism, determination and the deep, unspoken trust between rider and horse. Whether you are a lifelong equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for an upbeat and unforgettable family sporting experience, the Toyota

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 203 min read


Thriving World Athletics Indoor Championships set for lift-off in Poland
Image: World Athletics / Dan Vernon On the eve of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 , World Athletics President Sebastian Coe thanked the athletes who are preparing to compete at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun from 20-22 March and paid tribute to the enduring appeal of the event. “This is the 21st edition of the World Indoor Championships and the pinnacle of our global indoor season,” Coe said at the pre-event press conference on Thursday (19).

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 204 min read


World Athletics awards championships to China, India and Kazakhstan
Image: World Athletics Host city decisions reflect World Athletics’ strategy to take major events to emerging markets and build on multi-year athletics journey through China The World Athletics Council has selected Odisha in India and Astana in Kazakhstan to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028 and 2030, respectively. The events were awarded during the 240th World Athletics Council Meeting held in Toruń, Poland, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Champion

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 205 min read


Jaguar TCS Racing announces Schaeffler as official supplier
Image: courtesy od motorpress Jaguar TCS Racing has signed a multi-year agreement with Schaeffler as an Official Supplier The agreement underscores Schaeffler’s position as a leading innovator in next‑generation electric mobility. This announcement strengthens Jaguar TCS Racing’s world-class partner portfolio as the team pursues further podiums and wins in Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Jaguar TCS Racing has joined forces with Schaeffler as Official Sup

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 202 min read


Department says there is enough fuel, yet supply at filling stations is limited – so where is the fuel then?
Image: courtesy of FF Plus In a media statement issued yesterday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources assured the public that the country has sufficient fuel supply, despite international conflict. However, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been privy to letters from fuel suppliers warning filling stations of possible shortages. A long list of filling stations that have already run dry is also circulating on social media. This raises the question: So where is

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 202 min read


Nissan Formula E Team ready for debut Madrid race on series’ return to Spain
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team heads to Madrid for Round 6 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the series introduces its second new race venue of Season 12. Reigning Drivers' World Champion Oliver Rowland has had a solid start to his title defense, scoring podium finishes in three of the five rounds so far, including last time out in Jeddah. Meanwhile, teammate Norman Nato will be looking to convert his impressive recent qualifying per

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 183 min read


Howman: LIMS Cases a Milestone for Integrity in Sport
Image: Gemini generated Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Chair, David Howman, has hailed the conclusion of the nearly decade-long pursuit of LIMS/McLaren cases in the sport of athletics as an "historic milestone”, describing the AIU’s successful pursuit of these cases as “a key achievement for global sports integrity”. Last November, the AIU announced the final 12 LIMS/McLaren decisions in athletics, ending a process that began in 2017 and resulted in a total of 66 cases – stem

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 183 min read


Free State budget: wage bill comprises 65% even as economy keeps waning
Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Free State's budget for the 2026/27 financial year clearly shows that government’s first priority is not developing the province, but keeping the public service afloat. An eye-watering 65% of the provincial budget goes to salaries, while the sectors that truly drive economic growth are neglected. Agriculture – central to food security and job creation – receives only 2,3% of the budget, with a meagre R5 million earmarked for the foot-and-mouth d

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 182 min read


World Athletics launches phase two of groundbreaking air quality initiative at World Indoor Championships
Image: World Athletics 'Running for Clean Air' expands to three continents, five events in two years, as one of the most comprehensive athlete health and air quality monitoring programmes in athletics. World Athletics today (17) announced the launch of phase two of its pioneering Running for Clean Air initiative, positioning the global governing body of athletics as the first major sports federation to implement systematic, multi-continental air quality monitoring at elite

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 183 min read


Hino Isando Wins Dealer of the Year Title for Second Time
Image: courtesy of motorpress Hino Isando, a company in the Super Group stable, has won the Hino Dealer of the Year title for the second time, taking the honours for 2025. The prestigious award was handed over to Bobby Pringle, the Dealer Principal, at the Sandton Convention Centre recently. This also marks only the second time in the 38 year history of Super Group that the coveted award has gone to one of its dealers. The dealership in Isando is one of the largest Hino deale

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 172 min read


Audi Revolut F1 Team completes full race distance in China as Hülkenberg finishes P11
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nico Hülkenberg finishes 11th at the Chinese Grand Prix, completing his first full race distance of the season. Gabriel Bortoleto forced to withdraw before the race start after a technical issue on the way to the grid. Johannesburg, March 2026 – Audi South Africa reflects on a challenging but valuable weekend for the Audi Revolut F1 Team at the Chinese Grand Prix, where Nico Hülkenberg finished 11th after completing the full race distance in Shan

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 172 min read


Nissan Formula E Team to field Abbi Pulling and Victor Martins in Madrid Rookie Test
Image: courtesy of motorpress Abbi Pulling and Victor Martins will form Nissan Formula E Team's line-up for the upcoming FIA Formula E Rookie Test at Circuito del Jarama on Sunday 22 March, which takes place after the inaugural Madrid E-Prix. This will be the fifth time that the squad's rookie and simulator driver Pulling has driven the Nissan e‑4ORCE 05 and her second outing of the 2025/26 campaign, after completing the Miami Rookie Free Practice session in January. The 22-y

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 173 min read
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