Dakar - South African crews dig deep as second week begins
The 2026 Dakar Rally roared back into action on Monday with Stage 8, a gruelling 481km loop around Wadi Ad Dawasir.
- Industry News
- 12 January 2026
As part of their community involvement, MMG Toyota Ladysmith, surprised the young ones of the Morester Children’s Home in Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal with a nice gift on Valentine’s Day.
“We surprised the children with a gift packet on this special day and it was done in conjunction with Toyota South Africa’s celebration of their 60th birthday in the country,” says Wynand Wessels, Dealer Principal at MMG Toyota Ladysmith.
He says they have a close relationship with the Morester Children’s Home in the town and also assist with transport needs. “It is nice and important to spoil the children and we help where we can,” he tells Dealerfloor.
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