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
Toyota South Africa Motors says it cannot wait to unleash all the esports action and prizes they have in store for Comic Con Cape Town 2024, as the partnership enters its second year, running from Saturday, 27 April to Wednesday, 1 May 2024.
Visitors can get ready for five days of non-stop fun at The Toyota Gaming Engine’s (TTGE) stand. Gamers will be able to choose between playing Street Fighter 6, Gran Turismo 7, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars – or all four – to win a share of R2 000 in Takealot vouchers daily.
For those with the skills to pay the bills, there is a Beat the Pro challenge where gamers will go up against professional esports players and walk away with a R3 000 Takealot voucher if they end up victorious.
“Comic Con Cape 2023 was an unforgettable weekend, and we couldn’t be more excited for the next edition. We’ve added more exciting game titles for esports lovers to enjoy at the Toyota Gaming Engine stand. The Gran Turismo 7 sim rigs will always be my favourite though, as they allow car enthusiasts of all ages to get a life-like experience of driving our high-performance Toyota vehicles,” says Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Marketing at Toyota South Africa Motors.
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