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Kyalami hosts first-ever African European Fun Cup event
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Motorsport history was made at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit as the European Fun Cup was staged for the first time on the African continent.
The 2026 season kicked off over a two-day event on the 16th and 17th of January, drawing an impressive 62-car entry at the iconic circuit.
The championship is regarded as one of Europe’s most entertaining endurance racing series, featuring close competition between amateur and semi-professional drivers racing identical cars.
Now in its 30th year, the Fun Cup has built a strong following across Europe, with races held in France, and the United Kingdom.
The Kyalami round marked a significant milestone for the championship, as it became the only event on the 2026 calendar to be staged outside Europe.
The 2026 season kicked off over a two-day event on the 16th and 17th of January, drawing an impressive 62-car entry at the iconic circuit.
The championship is regarded as one of Europe’s most entertaining endurance racing series, featuring close competition between amateur and semi-professional drivers racing identical cars.
Now in its 30th year, the Fun Cup has built a strong following across Europe, with races held in France, and the United Kingdom.
The Kyalami round marked a significant milestone for the championship, as it became the only event on the 2026 calendar to be staged outside Europe.
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First cancer survivor to tackle Absa Cape Epic Rides for CANSA
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Pietermaritzburg businessman Con Malherbe will be the first cancer survivor to ride the Absa Cape Epic, one of the world’s toughest mountain bike stage races to raise R250 000 for Cansa.
Malherbe will be riding in support of CANSA Active which is a subsidiary of CANSA that encourages individuals to turn their passion for physical activity into meaningful fundraising opportunities.
The initiative invites participants to reach out to friends, family, colleagues and communities to contribute towards their chosen event and online fundraising project, helping CANSA continue its vital work in cancer prevention, care, support and advocacy.
His participation stands as a symbol of hope, proving that life after cancer can still be filled with ambition, achievement and impact.
Malherbe’s campaign has raised R11 000, with an additional R5 000 pledged.
Malherbe will be riding in support of CANSA Active which is a subsidiary of CANSA that encourages individuals to turn their passion for physical activity into meaningful fundraising opportunities.
The initiative invites participants to reach out to friends, family, colleagues and communities to contribute towards their chosen event and online fundraising project, helping CANSA continue its vital work in cancer prevention, care, support and advocacy.
His participation stands as a symbol of hope, proving that life after cancer can still be filled with ambition, achievement and impact.
Malherbe’s campaign has raised R11 000, with an additional R5 000 pledged.
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SA records highest number of international arrivals in 2025
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The Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille announced on Tuesday that the country received a record high number of international arrivals in 2025, hailing tourism as a key driver of economic growth, investment, and job creation.
According to figures released by Tourism Minister, the country recorded over 10 million visitors in 2025.
This marks the highest number of visitors to the country ever recorded.
This is an improvement of 17.6 percent compared to the 2024 figures.
According to figures released by Tourism Minister, the country recorded over 10 million visitors in 2025.
This marks the highest number of visitors to the country ever recorded.
This is an improvement of 17.6 percent compared to the 2024 figures.
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