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Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team had a frustrating event in Round 11 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Sanya, China, with a great team strategy being compromised by incidents and preventing both drivers from scoring points. On Formula E's first visit to the island of Hainan since 2019, extreme heat and humidity throughout the event challenged the Japanese squad as it looked to build on its recent positive results. In two tightly-fought

Image; courtesy of motorpress TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) opened its 2026 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) campaign in the best possible fashion this weekend, with Saood Variawa and Charan Moore securing victory at the INGCO Parys 400 and the team claiming the Manufacturers’ Award, after a fiercely contested opening round near the Free State town of Parys. The first race of the SARRC season proved to be a stern examination of crews and machinery alik

Image: courtesy of motorpress Jaguar TCS Racing extends the lead in the Teams’ World Championship to 30-points after chaotic 2026 Lianxin Sanya E-Prix Mitch Evans started P3 and was fighting in the lead pack before being hit from behind, followed by a multi‑car pile‑up on lap 19, triggering a red flag and forcing major repairs. The team worked under immense pressure to replace Evans’ rear wishbone and tyres, but he was forced to restart from the pit lane a lap down and later

Image: Anthony Grote Event and Experience Specialists, Stillwater Sports, have confirmed that the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will feature an even faster route on Sunday, 12 July 2026, while runners can also look forward to an earlier start time of 07:00. “The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is set to raise the bar even higher in 2026, with a newly refined, even faster route that guarantees world-class performances and potentially opens the door to the first-ever

Image: Courtesy of World Athletics Inaugural edition of World Athletics Ultimate Championship will feature USA's Tara Davis-Woodhall in competition and as lead content creator Olympic long jump gold medallist and world champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has been announced as an Ultimate Star for the first edition of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, due to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from 11-13 September. In addition to competing at the new global championship, USA'

Image: courtesy of motorpress The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Junior Academy delivered one of its strongest performances of the season during Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge at Formula-K Raceway in Benoni. Competing in Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX and DD2, the expanded academy lineup achieved race wins, podiums, strong pace and several notable recovery drives, marking a highly successful weekend for the Toyota-backed driver development programme. With

Image: courtesy of Motorpress The 2026 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) finally gets under way this weekend, with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heading to the INGCO Parys 400 determined to build on the momentum of a highly successful 2025 campaign. The season opener, based at Stonehenge River Lodge outside Parys on 19 and 20 June, marks the beginning of what promises to be a condensed but fiercely competitive championship. Changes to the calendar, incl

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The news that the former DA leader, Mr John Steenhuisen, would be replaced as Minister of Agriculture did not come as a surprise. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) wishes his successor, Mr Willie Aucamp, all the best. Steenhuisen failed to successfully contain foot-and-mouth disease and to top it all his inner circle's insensitive communication sparked public outrage. The situation had clearly become untenable. And now the question on everyone's li

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) Youth does not believe in superficial celebrations for the sake of political symbolism. Today’s young people are not apathetic. We are one of the most outspoken and engaged generations to date. We are not afraid to speak our minds on social media. We care about our communities. We care about safety, job opportunities, service delivery and the future of South Africa. We expect more from our leaders and we are prepared

Image: World Athletics World Athletics has launched a new project exploring pregnancy, childbirth and the return to sport for elite female athletes. The Childbirth And Return in Elite Sport (CARES) project combines scientific research and policy development grounded in the athletes’ perspective. Its overarching aim is to generate evidence that can inform future policies and support systems, to protect female athletes and reduce inequities within elite athletics. As part of th

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the final results of the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon, run on Sunday 14 June, and can confirm that both men’s winner George Kusche and women’s winner Gerda Steyn have each walked away with over R2-million in prize money and incentives. The winners were feted on Monday morning at the exclusive, annual Comrades Marathon Champions Prizegiving Breakfast, hosted by the Sout

Tigst AssefaImage: SCC EVENTS/Jean-Marc Wiesner World Record Holder Assefa Returns Beriso Chooses Berlin for Her Comeback Defending Champion Set to Return Esther Pfeiffer Targets New Personal Best This year's BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, organized by SCC EVENTS, will take place on September 27. Around 60,000 athletes from approximately 160 countries are expected to participate in the German capital, including runners, wheelchair competitors, handbikers and inline skaters. Men's world

Image: courtesy of motorpress The Cleverest Car in its Class: Premiering the revolutionary, AI-powered Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS). Power and Refinement: Local market introduction of the CLA 200 featuring a highly efficient 48-volt High-Tech Hybrid system A Masterclass in Aerodynamics and Luxury: Boasting striking GT proportions, a standard panoramic roof, and the predictive MBUX Superscreen Mercedes-Benz is officially raising the standards of the compact luxury se

Gerda Steyn breaking yet another record at Comrades Marathon 2026, Image: Comrades Marathon Association In a dramatic day of record-breaking running, line honours in the 2026 Comrades Marathon were claimed by South Africans George Kusche and Gerda Steyn on Sunday, 14 June. With the route being 85.777km long, which was 133 metres shorter than in 2024 and the shortest route distance in recorded history for the Up Run, this year’s race was expected to deliver fast times, perhaps

Image: Busiswa, courtesy of Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Renowned for her electrifying performances and chart-topping hits spanning Kwaito, House, Gqom, Amapiano and Afropop, South African music powerhouse Busiswa will perform live at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban on Sunday, 02 August, Cape Town on Sunday, 09 August, and Johannesburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026, ensuring participants and supporters enjoy an unforgettable race-day experience both on and off the route. Re

Image: courtesy of Toyota South Africa This youth month, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is excited to announce the national winners of the 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. Aligned with Toyota’s global mission to “Produce Happiness for All”, the Contest is a flagship initiative that encourages children under the ages of 15 to imagine the future of mobility through art. With over 10 million entries globally since its inception in 2004, the Dream Car Art Contest has become

Image: Julia Massa / TrackTown USA, courtesy of World Athletics World finalist Ja’Kobe Tharp produced a stunning 12.75 run to break the world 110m hurdles record* at the NCAA Championships in Eugene on Wednesday (10). What made the feat all the more surprising was the fact it came in the heats. The Auburn student powered out of the blocks and executed a flawless run, pulling further ahead of the field after each barrier before charging through the line in 12.75 (1.0m/s), taki

Image: courtesy of motorpress Just seven races remain of the ABB FIA Formula E GEN3 era, with the new and improved GEN4 cars set to be taking center stage later this year. In the build-up to Season 13, Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland recently had his first experience of the GEN4 machinery. The new car will feature major jumps in performance compared to the current GEN3. Race power increases from 300kW to 450kW, while drivers will receive a huge 600kW while in Attack Mo

Image, courtesy of Toyota South Africa Ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on 14 June 2026, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is excited to continue its long-standing partnership and commitment to one of the country’s most iconic sporting events. As a trusted mobility partner, Toyota plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless execution of the race while connecting with millions of South Africans who gather in support of “The Ultimate Human Race.” As part of its 2026 involvem