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Isuzu Motors South Africa Demonstrates Sustainability Progress, Reinforcing Commitment to ISUZU Environmental Vision 2050
Image: courtesy of motorpress Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, showcasing how the company continues to create measurable environmental, social and economic value through responsible manufacturing, sustainable mobility, community investment and supplier development. The report highlights IMSAf's progress against the ISUZU Environmental Vision 2050 and demonstrates how sustainability is embedded across every aspect of the business t

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 13 min read


Stellantis Appoints Arnaud Belloni CEO of FIAT, Abarth and Lancia and Chief Marketing Officer for Europe; Olivier François to Become Company Strategic Advisor
Image: courtesy of motorpress Belloni rejoins Stellantis, where he previously spent 16 years with the Company’s Italian and French brands Belloni and François will work together in the transition until mid-October, with François continuing to support the Company as a strategic advisor Stellantis today announced the appointment of Arnaud Belloni as CEO of the FIAT, Abarth and Lancia brands and Chief Marketing Officer for Europe, reporting to Emanuele Cappellano, Chief Operatin

Sifiso Ngobese
Sep 12 min read


Chery South Africa set to fuel race-day excitement at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Image: Felix Dlanga Race day at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K will deliver more than fast times and unforgettable memories, with one fortunate participant set to drive home in a brand-new Chery vehicle valued at R279 900 on Thursday 24 September 2026. Since being announced as the Official Vehicle Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2022, Chery South Africa has elevated the race-day experience by rewarding participants with spectacular prizes. To date, twent

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 312 min read


Western Cape establishes ad hoc committee to investigate crime crisis
Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s decision to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate crime patterns and trends in the province. This step follows the Freedom Front Plus recently questioning the Premier, Alan Winde, about why he has failed to deliver on his promise to devolve policing powers to the Western Cape after seven years. According to the Premier, a new policing model is currently under c

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 311 min read


Kavanagh and Tshite crowned Hollywoodbets Durban 10km champions in thrilling 2026 edition
Image: Michael Fragoeiro Hollywood Athletics Club star,Tayla Kavanagh and Phantane Athletics Club elite,Tshepo Tshite emerged victorious at the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban 10km on Sunday, capping a spectacular race day at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead. With a sold-out field of 15 000 runners, the sixth edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km delivered high-quality racing, fierce competition and a celebration of the running community in the heart of Durban. Kavanagh delivered a remar

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 312 min read


Nissan and Honda Conclude Joint Development Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Next-Generation SDVs
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have entered into a joint development agreement to standardize multiple electronic control units (ECUs)* that form the core of next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs), along with the in-vehicle operating system and key parts of the middleware, and vehicle control software that run on these ECUs. The E/E architecture incorporating the jointly developed ECUs and software is planned for appli

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 312 min read


Building Better Futures Through People: How Janet Frost is helping shape a people-focused future at UD Trucks Southern Africa
Image: courtesy of motorpress At the heart of every successful organisation are the people who bring its strategy, values and ambitions to life. For Janet Frost, Human Resources Director at UD Trucks Southern Africa, building that capability means creating an environment where people can develop, contribute and see a future for themselves within the organisation. For Janet, this starts with understanding that people are not simply filling positions on an organisational chart.

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 313 min read


Boxer Super Run welcomes Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Rexona for the 2026 Series
Image: Anthony Grote The Boxer Super Run is excited to announce the return of Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) as the event's Official Hydration Partner, while also welcoming Rexona as the Official Deodorant Sponsor for the 2026 editions in Durban (Sunday, 18 October) and Joburg (Sunday, 15 November). Launched in 2023 through a partnership between Stillwater Sports, Boxer Superstores and CCBSA, the Boxer Super Run has quickly established itself as one of South Afric

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 312 min read


Tripple Title Opportunity Beckons for TGRSA Junior Academy at Zwartkops
Image: courtesy of motorpress The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Junior Academy (TGRSA Junior Academy) heads to Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend for the final round of the 2026 South African Rotax MAX Challenge, with national titles on the line and a place in South Africa’s contingent for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) in Portimão, Portugal, later this year among the rewards on offer. Four heats remain to decide the 2026 champions, with only each driver’s best 10 of 13

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 283 min read


Russell breaks world 100m hurdles record in Zurich
Image: courtesy of World Athletics Less than 40 minutes after Alison dos Santos made history in the men's 400m hurdles at the Weltklasse, another world record fell at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Zurich as Masai Russell sped to a 12.09* clocking to win the women’s 100m hurdles. The Olympic champion, who had come close to the world record twice already this year, produced a flawless run over the barriers and stopped the clock at 12.09 (0.0m/s), taking 0.03 off the previ

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 281 min read


Dos Santos smashes world 400m hurdles record in Zurich
Image: Getty Image Brazil’s Alison dos Santos produced one of the most stunning performances of the year at the Weltklasse meeting, clocking a world 400m hurdles record of 45.80* at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday (27). The 2022 world champion made up the stagger on multiple global champion Karsten Warholm by half way, then continued to forge ahead, charging through the line in 45.80. His winning time took 0.14 off the world record set by Warholm at the

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 281 min read


Suzuki brings diverse line-up and activities to 2026 Festival of Motoring
Image: courtesy of motorpress A glimpse of the all-new, all-electric e Vitara Track activities to experience Suzuki models first-hand Meet-and-greet opportunities with selected Proteas National Cricket Team, Suzuki Griquas and Orlando Pirates Football Club players From compact city cars to new EVs and rugged 4x4s, Suzuki Auto South Africa will be fielding a diverse line-up of vehicles at this year’s Festival of Motoring, taking place from 28 to 30 August at the Kyalami Intern

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 283 min read


2026 Comrades Marathon Raises Over R7.1-million for Event Charities
Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) celebrated another hugely successful fundraising year on Thursday as it held its annual charities handover at the Southern Sun Maharani Hotel in Durban. A total of R7,166,249 was raised by the 2026 Comrades Marathon’s Amabeadibeadi Charity Drive, and the handover ceremony saw this money divided amongst the event’s six official Amabeadibeadi Charities. The Amabeadibeadi Charity Drive was e

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 285 min read


Pricing for the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc is available
Image: courtesy of motorpress The new T-Roc brings a more confident design, premium interior and advanced technology to Volkswagen’s compact T-SUV range T-Roc is offered with distinctive derivatives – Life, R-Line and R-Line Black Style New-generation lighting, Digital Cockpit, advanced infotainment and IQ.DRIVE technologies Efficient 1.4 TSI 110 kW engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission The all-new Volkswagen T-Roc is now available for sale. Volkswagen brings a

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 275 min read


Beyond the Numbers: How Keamogetswe Mphephu is turning financial insight into confident decisions and sustainable growth
Image: courtesy of motorpress As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, the spotlight often falls on visible leadership. Yet some of the most important decisions shaping a business happen behind the scenes—where strategy, investment and financial discipline come together. For Keamogetswe Mphephu, working in Finance at UD Trucks Southern Africa means looking beyond the numbers to understand what they are telling the business about where it is today, and where it needs to go ne

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 272 min read


World Athletics launches video series ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’ on the road to the Ultimate Championship
Image: courtesy of World Athletics Long-form documentary series features three of the most prominent training groups in the world in lead-up to the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in September Side by side in the blocks while training in Florida, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Sha’Carri Richardson are each putting in the preparation to be the world’s best sprinter. In the UK, Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell are pushing each other to the limit in a joint quest for

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 273 min read


First 2027 Comrades Marathon Entry Window Closed, Record for Charity Donations Already Broken
Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The first Entry Window for the 2027 Comrades Marathon, for Green and Yellow Number-holders, opened at 10am on Tuesday, 25 August, and closed just seven hours later, with all available entries in this window having been snapped up in record time. This was the first of three entry windows for the 100th edition of the race, taking place on Sunday, 13 June 2027. Meanwhile, the amount of money raised for the event’s official chariti

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 274 min read


R2 million raised for Charity as TWO OCEANS MARATHON Initiative (TOMi) entries sell out
Image; Motion.Pro.TV A limited allocation of 2 000 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD entries, made available through the TWO OCEANS MARATHON Initiative (TOMi) on a first-come, first-served basis, generated an impressive R2 million for charity, further reinforcing the event’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the community. The TOMi entry category offered runners the opportunity to combine their passion for running with meaningful purpose, helping

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 262 min read


Audi Revolut F1 Team extends points streak to four races with stirring performance in Dutch Grand Prix
Image; courtesy of motorpress Nico Hulkenberg executed a sharp comeback from 12th to eighth to secure four valuable championship points Swift driver reactions allowed both cars to safely navigate a hazardous lap-one incident on a slick track surface Gabriel Bortoleto demonstrated solid pace to recover to 13th, confirming strong team form on both sides of the summer break The Audi Revolut F1 Team carried its pre-break momentum seamlessly into the second half of the season, ext

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 263 min read


Nissan Formula E Team confirms Zane Maloney alongside Oliver Rowland for Season 13
Image; courtesy of motorpess Nissan Formula E Team will field Oliver Rowland and Zane Maloney as its driver line-up for the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which marks the first season of the new GEN4 era. Rowland continues for a fourth consecutive campaign as part of a multi-year agreement with Nissan Formula E Team. The Brit has built a strong relationship with the Japanese manufacturer over the years, having originally joined its Formula E program as a rookie

Sifiso Ngobese
Aug 263 min read
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