News Bulletin of 28 December 2025, 9am

Sharonlea-based motorsport legend Alan Kernick has been inducted into the Motorsport South Africa Hall of Fame. This comes in recognition of his outstanding achievements and lifelong commitment to the sport. A second-generation racing driver, Kernick dedicated his life to motorsport, contributing both on the track and behind the scenes.In 1984, Kernick began building his own Tasman racing cars, producing 20 vehicles over the years. Among them was a pioneering Formula Vee in 1989, the first in South Africa to feature inboard suspension and cockpit-adjustable brake bias.

A new pilot project in Soweto is bringing local businesses closer together by building a township-owned supply chain. SPAZA Supply+, an initiative by KasiKonnect, has teamed up with green logistics startup ShoveBike to improve how local products get from manufacturers to spaza shops.By combining SPAZA Supply+’s network of local producers with ShoveBike’s electric cargo bikes, the partnership offers a simple, low-carbon way to handle last-mile deliveries. The goal is to keep things efficient while making sure value stays within the community.

The Black Coffee Foundation has delivered 4,800 food parcels to households across South Africa. Founded by DJ Black Coffee, the organisation has been raising funds to expand deliveries during the holiday period. 'Feed A Family and Share The Joy', kicked off earlier this month in KwaZulu-Natal, followed by Eastern Cape, then Gauteng, spreading joy and support to those in need. The project collects donations to buy and distribute food parcels to families affected by high food prices and job losses. A R1,000 donation feeds one family, with donors acknowledged on the parcel.