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Image: courtesy of motorpress Jolanda van Onselen has been elected to chair the  GTR and Z club for 2026, the only officially sanction Nissan fan club in Africa. She will be assisted by Poppie Potgieter as treasurer, Nic Nomicos in charge of events, Tim Pillay as registrar and Kevin Britz on social media. The elections took place at the club’s annual general meeting, which was hosted for the first time at Nissan South Africa’s head office in Pretoria. The club, established 20

Image: courtesy of motorpress This past weekend, on a typical hot and humid February afternoon at the coast, a group of Durban-based Jetour customers got together to enjoy authentic Italian food and uninterrupted ocean views at Bel Punto restaurant in Umdloti. Since first launching in South Africa towards the end of 2024, Jetour has endeavoured to create memorable lifestyle experiences and foster a genuine sense of community among its customers. From their beginnings at the O

Image: TTOM The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon International Friendship Run  returns on Thursday, 9 April 2026 , setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend of running. Entries are officially open!      Forming part of the iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon in 2026, the 4.5km Friendship Run brings together visiting runners from around the world for a truly special shared experience. Participants are treated to spectacular ocean views and Cape Town’s vibrant atmosphere,

Image: Anthony Grote Although narrowly missing her goal of becoming the first woman to break the 30-minute barrier for 10km on African soil, Brenda Jepchirchir lived up to her pre-race favourite status at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 1 March 2026. In the men’s race, defending champion Adriaan Wildschutt  produced another commanding performance to retain his title in “The Friendly City.” After a fast start that saw her go through halfway in 14:49 with her t

Image: Supplied PV Hardware ( PVH ) has been selected as the exclusive solar tracker supplier for the Du Plessis Dam PV2 facility, a 105 MW solar photovoltaic project located near De Aar, in the Emthanjeni Local Municipality of South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Developed by Mulilo Renewable Energy and built by Aurex Constructors, the plant is expected to generate approximately 248 GWh of clean electricity annually, contributing to the country’s energy transition and enh

Image: World Athletics Eleven athletes have secured wild card places for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 as winners of the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Tour following the final Gold level meeting of the series in Toruń on Sunday (22). That meeting – the Orlen Copernicus Cup – was held in the same Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń that will host the World Indoor Championships from 20-22 March. As a result of the wild cards, some national teams for Kujawy

Image: courtesy of motorpress Traditionally, most automakers have limited their new-car warranties to between three and seven years, or up to 200 000 km, which meant that owners were protected against major defects or failures for a limited timeframe before repair costs became their responsibility. Over the past five years, some automotive brands have raised the bar by introducing 10-year, one-million-kilometre engine warranties. Warranties of this scale are game‑changing in

Image: courtesy of motorpress JMC South Africa, under the importer and distributor Salvador Caetano South Africa, today announced the formalisation of a strategic joint venture with WesBank aimed at expanding access to vehicle ownership solutions for South African consumers and businesses. Signed at an official ceremony, the partnership will operate under the banner of JMC Financial Services and combines WesBank’s market-leading asset finance capability with JMC’s growing ra

Joseph Seutloali, Image: Action Photo Joseph Seutloali , the 2025 ultra marathon winner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon , is more excited than ever to return for the iconic race in 2026. After pocketing R250 000 for his 2025 victory, Seutloali now has his sights set on the R380 000 prize should he successfully defend his title on Saturday, 11 April 2026.   The organisers of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon recently announced that the earnings on offer for elite athl

Image: courtesy of FF Plus Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi once again made grand promises of investments in the province amounting to billions that will create up to 250 000 job opportunities. These prospects are impressive and will certainly benefit the province if they materialise. Unfortunately, they usually tend to shrink drastically as time passes. It is, nevertheless, clear that the Premier has taken the advice offered by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in response to l

Image: courtesy of motorpress Leading luxury vehicle armourer, Armormax, has announced a range of new models now available for armouring in South Africa. With the broadest armoured vehicle portfolio in the local market, Armormax continues to set the benchmark through its global partnerships and deep commercial network. Marketing Manager, Michael Broom, explains: “We work with the world’s leading armoured vehicle component suppliers in a collaborative global network that enabl

Image: courtesy of Two Oceans Marathon The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon  has reinforced its strong commitment to runner safety with the appointment of Mediclinic and ER24  as its official medical service providers  for 2026 .   By appointing two of South Africa’s most respected healthcare and emergency response organisations, the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon will further strengthen its on-route and finish-line medical operations, ensuring that the tens of thousands of r

Image: courtesy of motorpress In a world where every day driving can feel routine, Mazda invites you to rediscover movement through emotion. The updated Mazda CX-3 Active Auto brings elevated style, intuitive tech, and confident performance to the compact crossover space - proof that refinement doesn’t require compromise. Designed for those who seek connection in the commute and freedom in the unexpected, the 2026 CX-3 Active Auto offers more than just functionality - it’s an

Image: Farming Portal The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) wishes to congratulate President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new “Envoy on Agriculture and Land”, Mr Wandile Sihlobo, on his appointment.     Sihlobo is well-known in agricultural circles and already has numerous publications – both scientific and popular – to his name. He is also involved with Agbiz as well as Stellenbosch University.  His realistic approach to land reform often helps to calm down volatile debates. The complex rel

Image: Action Photo On Saturday, 11 April 2026 , as the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon  gets underway, Kim Pain  will be the only female runner lining up to attempt triple blue status  - chasing a remarkable 30th finish at this iconic race.   If successful, the 59-year-old Jeppe Quondam Athletics Club stalwart’s achievement will represent 36 years of unwavering dedication - dating back to her Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon debut in 1990, when a 23-year-old Kim P

Image: IOC/Quinton Meyer As the Olympic flame flickered for the final time against the Italian night sky, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games transitioned from a live spectacle into the annals of sporting history. On February 22, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry stood before a global audience to deliver a poignant farewell, marking the conclusion of two weeks that redefined the "Olympic spirit" for a modern era. Addressing a distinguished assem

Image: IOC The 145th IOC Session in Milan concluded with several key elections. These included the election of the new IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) members Yunjong Won and Johanna Talihärm as IOC Members, the election of the AC’s new Chair, Pau Gasol Sáez , to the Executive Board (EB), and the confirmation that long‑serving IOC Members Syed Shahid Ali and Dr Robin E. Mitchell will receive Honorary Member status. Election of new IOC Members from the IOC Athletes’ Commiss

Image: courtesy of motorpress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) officially launched the 2026 Toyota Equestrian Series at the prestigious Kyalami Park Club, marking the continuation of a partnership that has driven equestrian sport forward in South Africa over the last four years. The launch unveiled an exciting 2026 competition calendar alongside an enhanced prize offering designed to further elevate participation and spectator engagement. Over the past four years, the partne

Image: Gaelle Mobuchon for World Athletics Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson produced the standout moment of the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF, taking almost a second off the world short track 800m record with 1:54.87* at the  World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold  meeting in Liévin on Thursday (19). The Briton followed the pacemaker through 200m in 26.47 and 400m in 55.56, and she was out alone by herself soon after. Switzerland’s Audrey Werro tried to go with

Image: IOC The athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games have elected Yunjong Won (KOR, bobsleigh) and Johanna Talihärm (EST, biathlon) to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC), for a term of eight years ending at the Utah 2034 Olympic Winter Games . The new members will contribute to ensuring that the athletes’ voice remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement’s decisions and will support their fellow athletes through