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Free armed response for all women in South Africa!
Sep 17, 2026 Buzz

Free armed response for all women in South Africa!

“Our bodies are not disposable, and coming home should never be a privilege”. This was the heartfelt message from one local running club earlier this week, honouring a fallen runner who had lost her life to a senseless murder, adding to a growing…
AA statement - Jetour updated payload capacity
Sep 17, 2026 Buzz

AA statement - Jetour updated payload capacity

The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa notes Chinese automaker Jetour’s recent submission confirming the updated payload (load-carrying) capacity of the Jetour T1 and T2 passenger vehicles, following recent debate around the vehicles’…
JAC Motors Introduces Seven-Year Service Plan
Sep 17, 2026 Mobility

JAC Motors Introduces Seven-Year Service Plan

JAC Motors South Africa has extended its Service Plan from five to seven years at no extra cost, while retaining the 100,000-kilometre limit. The extension gives new and current owners with active Service Plans greater flexibility and longer-term…
POPIA Compliance: Practical support for your business
Sep 15, 2026 Buzz

POPIA Compliance: Practical support for your business

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) places clear responsibilities on businesses to ensure that personal information is collected, processed, stored, and protected appropriately. NEASA can assist. Our POPIA services include an…
More exhibitors and visitors at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
Sep 14, 2026 Buzz

More exhibitors and visitors at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries to Frankfurt for the five-day trade fair that serves as the industry’s meeting place. With 4,400 exhibitors…
The rise of robots in warehouses
Sep 14, 2026 Buzz

The rise of robots in warehouses

The global economy is currently undergoing the biggest technological transformation in history, according to a report by asset managers ARK Invest. The disruptive innovation focused firm says that massive disruption is on its way, including in AI,…
Killarney ready to crown National Champions
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

Killarney ready to crown National Champions

First 2026 South African champions to be decided in the Cape? While some of the chases will indeed go down to the finale a month later, several South African National circuit racing championships could well be decided at the penultimate sixth round…
Can Julian wrap it up at home?
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

Can Julian wrap it up at home?

A good day could clinch van der Watt a SA Touring Cars title Home hero Julian van der Watt heads to Killarney’s sixth South African Touring Cars round in a 24 point championship advantage. Should he add another ten points to that tally, Julian will…
Single seater struggle heads for Killarney
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

Single seater struggle heads for Killarney

Aqil. Mikel take Investchem MSA4 battle back to Cape With just nine Investchem MSA4 South African National championship points between them, Aqil Alibha and Mikel Bezuidenhout take their 2026 title struggle to Cape Town when the sixth round National…
Can Chemical Logistics wrap it up at Killarney?
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

Can Chemical Logistics wrap it up at Killarney?

Team can leave the Cape with the title sewn up Chemical Logistics Racing is in a strong position as it heads to Killarney’s sixth round South African Touring Cars races in Cape Town on Saturday 19 September. With 34 points needed to be sure of the…
Volkswagen Motorsport chasing a Killarney step up
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

Volkswagen Motorsport chasing a Killarney step up

Volkswagen back to Killarney for Cape Extreme Festival Rookie Christopher Tait is keen to improve on his recent great 30th Anniversary Astron Energy Polo Cup form, while Volkswagen Motorsport SATC SupaCup teammate Rory Atkinson is keen on a similar…
How to hire on merit, legally
Sep 14, 2026 Buzz

How to hire on merit, legally

Employers with 50 or more employees are now being measured against race and gender employment quotas that cannot be met in practice. That is the new Employment Equity regime. In the enclosed video, Gerhard Papenfus explains: Full compliance with the…
Why safety should never be treated as an optional extra
Sep 14, 2026 Mobility

Why safety should never be treated as an optional extra

By Gresham Pillay, Commercial Director, Volvo Car South Africa Getting a five-star Euro NCAP crash rating confirms how a vehicle performs against a specific, scripted collision, tested under controlled conditions and a fixed set of variables. It is…
Extreme Festival celebrates Spring in style
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

Extreme Festival celebrates Spring in style

Surprises, great racing & title conundrums at Zwartkops Zwartkops celebrated spring in grand style when the 2026 Northern Regions Extreme Festival visited the Pretoria Raceway for a cracking fifth round on Saturday. If the various classes were on a…
ATE VW Challenge taught a Lessing
Sep 14, 2026 Motorsport

ATE VW Challenge taught a Lessing

Anthony, Keegan & Bryce take Zwartkops to tighten title battles Anthony Lessing, Keegan Nathan, and Bryce Pillay each scored a grand slam as they dominated Zwartkops Raceway’s fifth round Northern Regions Extreme Festival ATE VW Challenge action on…
Why SA’s industrial policy keeps locking in monopoly rents
Sep 11, 2026 Buzz

Why SA’s industrial policy keeps locking in monopoly rents

This article by Donald Mackay of XA Global Trade Advisors a must-read for every business in South Africa — Gerhard Papenfus I got into trouble—I think unfairly—for saying that if you wanted to find the next failing sector in South Africa, just look…
DSV manages 365-ton SAG mill movement from Germany to Africa
Sep 09, 2026 Buzz

DSV manages 365-ton SAG mill movement from Germany to Africa

DSV managed the complex cross-border movement of four oversized Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill components from Germany to South Africa. Collectively weighingmore than 365 tons, the shipment is destined for final delivery to a mine in Africa.…
ZF Aftermarket Turns Vehicle Data into Faster Repairs
Sep 09, 2026 Buzz

ZF Aftermarket Turns Vehicle Data into Faster Repairs

Earlier fault identification: remote access to vehicle diagnostic data enables technicians to assess issues before workshop arrival Faster service coordination: open digital workflows connect fleet operators, workshops and service partners across…
Quiz: should you consider an extended motor warranty?
Sep 09, 2026 Mobility

Quiz: should you consider an extended motor warranty?

Most of us insure our cars against accidents, theft and damage. But what about when something simply stops working? An electrical fault, gearbox failure, or major mechanical problem can quickly become an expensive surprise, which is why some drivers…
DFSK South Africa Expands Its Dealer Network
Sep 09, 2026 Buzz

DFSK South Africa Expands Its Dealer Network

DFSK South Africa is pleased to announce the opening of two new dealerships: DFSK Vaal, operated by Top Speed Motors, and DFSK Welkom, managed by the team behind BMW Welkom and Park Motors. Top Speed Motors has been a cornerstone of the Vaal…
From second chances to a bright future
Sep 08, 2026 Buzz

From second chances to a bright future

At just 25 years old, Jody Solomons has already overcome challenges that would have caused many people to give up. Instead, she chose resilience, determination and a belief that her future could be different. Today, Jody is a valued member of the…
Gauteng racers on Zwartkops knife's edge
Sep 07, 2026 Motorsport

Gauteng racers on Zwartkops knife's edge

Tight Regional Extreme chases add to the thrill The 2026 Northern Regions Extreme Festival returns to Gauteng with several championships poised on a knife’s edge for Pretoria’s fifth round at Zwartkops on Saturday 12 September. Local fans are in for…
ATE VW Challenge races back home
Sep 07, 2026 Motorsport

ATE VW Challenge races back home

Zwartkops set for epic ATE VW Challenge action The ATE VW Challenge returns home to Zwartkops Raceway for its appointment at the fifth round Gauteng Northern Regions Extreme Festival where all three classes storm into action with their title chases…
Rotax Max blows strong at Killarney
Sep 07, 2026 Motorsport

Rotax Max blows strong at Killarney

Stiff South Easter did not quell Cape kart regional A clear, sunny day and a stiff Cape South Easter greeted the Western Province Rotax Max karters to a well-supported sixth round at the Killarney Kart Track on Saturday. The wind would not stop…
EVs are changing the rules of motor body repair
Sep 07, 2026 Mobility

EVs are changing the rules of motor body repair

As South Africa marks World EV Day on 9 September, the country’s growing adoption of electric vehicles is highlighting how dramatically vehicle technology is changing the motor body repair environment. Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid…
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