Dakar 2026 tough on South African participants
The 2026 Dakar Rally delivered one of the most thrilling and competitive editions of the world’s toughest off‑road endurance race.
- Industry News
- 19 January 2026
Driving away in a brand-new car is a dream come true for Kaeleboga Batswadi from Kuruman who won a new Renault Clio V.
A competion was held by Wildeklawer Sport with Absa as the main sponsor. It was part of the promotion of the Absa Wildeklawer Sport Tournament 2023 recently held in the Northern Cape capital of Kimberley.
Schools from across South Africa took part in rugby, soccer and netball in what is considered to be the biggest school tournament in Africa.
The Clio was handed over at the Renault dealership in Kimberley to her by representatives of Absa, Wildeklawer and Renault.


The 2026 Dakar Rally delivered one of the most thrilling and competitive editions of the world’s toughest off‑road endurance race.
Volvo Cars has partnered with type specialists Dalton Maag to develop Centum, a bespoke typeface crafted specifically for the in‑car environment.
Time to enter is running out for prospective participants in the 16th Simola Hillclimb, which will be held in the Knysna region later this year from 30 April to 3 May.