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Totalsports Women’s Race reveals 2026 routes for Durban, Cape Town and Joburg
Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Totalsports Women’s Race is set to paint the streets of Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg pink once again this August as South Africa’s largest Women’s Month road running celebration returns for another unforgettable three-city series. Taking place on Sunday, 02 August 2026 (Durban), Sunday, 09 August 2026 (Cape Town) and Sunday, 16 August 2026 (Johannesburg), the event promises inspiring race-day experiences, vibrant entertainment and scenic route
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 93 min read
Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K announces road closures ahead of race day
Image: Gavin Ryan The countdown to the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is on, with thousands of runners set to take to the streets of Durban on Sunday, 12 July 2026. To assist residents, businesses and motorists with planning ahead, event organisers have released the official road closure schedule, detailing the temporary traffic restrictions that will be in place to ensure the safe hosting of one of South Africa's premier road running events. “The Absa RUN YOUR CI
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 62 min read
Vehicle sales continue to exceed expectations despite increasing economic headwinds
Image: courtesy of motorpress South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its impressive momentum in June, recording its strongest June sales performance since 2007 despite mounting economic headwinds. According to The Automotive Business Council, naamsa, aaggregate domestic new vehicle sales reached 54 482 units, representing an increase of 15,3% increase from the 47 269 units sold in June 2025. Meanwhile, export volumes continued to soften, declining 6,9% year-on-year to 3
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read
Legislature’s oversight report confirms systemic decline in Northern Cape municipalities
Image; courtesy of FF Plus The municipal oversight report, tabled today during a session of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in Kuruman, confirms what communities have been experiencing for years: local government has seriously declined across the Northern Cape. This report also confirms the findings of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Auditor-General (AG). All three independent institutions highlight poor governance, insufficient accountability, financial mi
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 21 min read
Championing originality: Jaguar and the Royal College of Art announce Jaguar Awards winners
Image; courtesy of motorpress Jaguar and the Royal College of Art (RCA), London, announce the five winners of the 2026 Jaguar Awards during a celebratory dinner at V&A East Storehouse Jewellery and metalwork artist Yuze Pan is awarded the Lyons Award and £20,000 for Polyphony, a brooch created in aluminium where shifting colours are juxtaposed and appear and disappear as the viewer moves Artists, curators and industry cultural figures gathered for a celebration of fearless or
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 24 min read
Nissan Formula E Team heads to Shanghai for series’ second China stop
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team will take on the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend in Rounds 12 and 13 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the series enters its final six races of the GEN3 era. After last month’s visit to Sanya, this race event marks the first-ever campaign featuring two locations in China, with the country hosting its second and third E-Prixs of Season 12. It will be the third time Formula E has travelled to
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 24 min read
2026 Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON powered by BYD earns prestigious IAU Golden Label Status
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Following a groundbreaking 2026 edition that marked a triumphant return to form, the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD has taken a major step towards its former glory. The TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC, together with Stillwater Sports, the event’s staging and commercial partner, are proud to announce that the iconic Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON has been awarded the prestigious IAU Golden Label Certificate by the International Association
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 21 min read
Jaguar and Envision Racing extend customer supply relationship into GEN4 era of Formula E
Image: courtesy of motorpress Jaguar and Envision Racing will continue their manufacturer / customer supply relationship into the GEN4 era, beginning with the 2026/2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship To date, the Jaguar and Envision Racing partnership has delivered 58 podiums, 23 wins and 13 poles since Season 9 To date, the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7 – campaigned by both factory Jaguar TCS Racing and customer Envision Racing teams – has more race wins than any other car of the GE
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read
Nissan Africa CFO appointed Nissan South Africa Managing Director
Image: courtesy of motorpress Juan Wheeler has been appointed Managing Director of Nissan South Africa in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer of Nissan Africa. Announcing the appointment, Jordi Vila, Divisional Vice President Nissan Europe & President Nissan Africa, AMIEO Aftersales and Customer Experience, said Wheeler was the perfect candidate to lead Nissan South Africa and build on its proud 60-year legacy in the country. Wheeler began his career as a
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 22 min read
TGRSA Junior Academy Drivers Chase National Points and African Open Crown at Zwartkops
Images: courtesy of motorpress The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRSA Junior Academy) heads to Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend for one of the most important events on the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) calendar, with Round 3 of the national championship sharing the stage with the prestigious 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge African Open. The African Open brings a unique edge to the weekend. Drivers from across the continent will converge on the Pretoria circuit
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read
Strong Austrian Grand Prix performance propels Audi Revolut F1 Team forward with renewed confidence
Image: courtesy of motorpress Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg delivered impressively measured drives to finish just outside the top 10 in demanding conditions Audi Revolut F1 Team established itself as one of the weekend's consistently fast squads on a traditionally challenging circuit Development driver Freddie Slater fought brilliantly for victory to secure another podium finish and boost his championship campaign The Audi Revolut F1 Team delivered a highly competitiv
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 23 min read
World Champions Assemble for Africa's Greatest 10K at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Tobias Ginsberg In the wake of the landmark announcement that Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have secured Ugandan distance running superstar Joshua Cheptegei for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026, anticipation continues to build as a world-class field of elite men and women prepare to chase history on what promises to be the greatest 10km on African soil. Headlining the men’s field
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 24 min read
Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD announces 2027 dates and increased entry capacity
Image: Tobias Ginsberg The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon has announced a 2027 Event Week format that will see the Totalsports TWO OCEANS HALF MARATHON powered by BYD take place on Saturday, 03 April, before the legendary Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON powered by BYD closes the festivities on Sunday, 04 April. Taking place from 31 March to 04 April 2027, the enhanced Event Week programme - featuring a Night Run, International Friendship Run, Trail Run, Half Marathon
Sifiso Ngobese
Jul 22 min read
Empowering Every Step: Foschini and the Totalsports Women's Race celebrate a new three-year partnership
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Totalsports Women’s Race, is proud to announce that Foschini will continue as an official partner of the iconic Women’s Month celebration for an extended three-year period, commencing in 2026. The celebrated series will return to Durban on Sunday, 02 August, before making its way to Cape Town on Sunday, 09 August, and Johannesburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Extending beyond beauty, Fos
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 302 min read
Walaza Storms to Victory in Ostrava!
Image: Supplied South Africa’s sprinting future isn't just bright; it’s arriving at breakneck speed. All eyes were on the track at the Ostrava Golden Spike as the country's latest track sensation, 20-year-old Bayanda Walaza, left the field in his dust to claim a spectacular victory in the Men’s 100m. Clocking an incredible 9.94 seconds, Walaza didn't just win; he made a massive statement on the global stage. A Performance Full of Gees From the moment the starter’s pistol went
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 241 min read
Star-studded Elite Women's Field raises the stakes at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Action Photo Having already unveiled Ugandan distance running superstar Joshua Cheptegei alongside a world-class elite men's field, Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have raised the bar once again by confirming a stellar line-up of elite women for the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026. With the likes of Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir (10km personal best 29.25), Beatrice Chepkoech (10km P
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 244 min read
BYD Auto South Africa expands new energy line-up with the introduction of the all-new ATTO 2 DM-i
Image: courtesy of motorpress BYD Auto South Africa has officially unveiled the all-new BYD ATTO 2 DM-i, a compact SUV that brings the brand's latest plug-in hybrid technology to one of the country's most competitive vehicle segments. It is designed to make electrified mobility more accessible to South African motorists, the ATTO 2 DM-i combines BYD's advanced DM-i Super Hybrid technology with its industry-leading Blade Battery, delivering the efficiency of electric driving t
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 243 min read
The new Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle is available for pre-order
Image: courtesy of motorpress Pre-orders now open: Customers can reserve the new Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle A new plug-in hybrid powertrain combines 180kW of performance with everyday efficiency Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system enhances capability across every journey Following its highly anticipated debut at the Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba earlier this year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to announce the official opening of pre-orders for the all
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 242 min read
Gauteng Education Department's failure to pay school subsidies has to stop
Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) fiercely criticised the Gauteng Education Department’s scandalous failure to pay subsidies to various schools, demanding that the matter be resolved at once. This criticism was voiced during the province’s 2026/27 budget debate after numerous public schools complained that they have not yet received the promised subsidies. Some schools have received only a small portion thereof. It is an utter disgrace that the Educ
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 242 min read
TGRSA Heads to the Eastern Cape as Championship Battles Intensify
Image: courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to the Eastern Cape this weekend for Round 4 of the 2026 season, with both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships returning to the Aldo Scribante Circuit near Gqeberha. The 2.48 km circuit has long been a favourite on the national calendar, with its combination of flowing corners, heavy braking zones and several overtaking opportunities regularly producing close and entertaini
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 233 min read
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