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Durban Metro Police Academy set for major upgrade to enhance training
The Durban Metro Police Services Training Academy is undergoing a significant upgrade to enhance its training facilities, comply with legislative requirements, and better prepare recruits for modern policing challenges.
Gold Circle acquisition by Hollywood Racing: decision pending from KZNERA
KZNERA’s decision on Hollywood Racing Enterprises’ acquisition of Gold Circle could reshape South Africa’s horse racing landscape.
‘Sensible’ family car with a 405kW twist: BMW’s M3 CS Touring is coming to South Africa
As if the first-ever M3 Touring isn't already an enticing gift to BMW M fans around the world, the performance division has now unleashed something even more special: meet the new M3 CS Touring.
Trainer Snaith chomping at the bit for a Met hat-trick
Champion trainer Justin Snaith prepares for a potential hat-trick at the 2025 Cape Town Met, with his promising horse Eight On Eighteen leading the charge
Lone filly Red Palace in pole position to bid for WSB Cape Town Met glory
Just over a month ago, Red Palace, a lively Met prospect, was in the news because of a hastily convened short-notice auction hosted by Cape Racing Sales to dissolve a partnership.
Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse is a well-balanced galloping pony
Two bites at the same sweet apple doesn’t happen often and when it’s in a Ford Mustang Dark Horse, well, it’s even tastier.
619kW Shelby Mustang Super Snake now available in South Africa - here’s how much it costs
Those wanting the new-generation Ford Mustang with Shelby Super Snake poison can now order the muscle car of their dreams.
Carthorse abuse: Pony forced to pull nearly 4 times its weight in Cape Town
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has approached the City of Cape Town, urging stricter enforcement of the Animal Keeping by-Law, which governs working animals within the city.
Manhart gives BMW M3 Touring a massive boost to 629kW
It’s hard to imaging a more enticing wagon package than BMW’s new M3 Touring. But Manhart has done exactly that.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse rumbles into South Africa: pricing and specifications
Hot on the heels of the new-generation Ford Mustang GT arriving, the more sinister Dark Horse version has landed on local shores.
Revving the roar: New Ford Mustang GT is a classic for a modern age
While many sports car-type cars are turbocharged and too perfect and clinical, the Mustang stays true to its roots with a visceral, engaging driving experience.
Mzansi’s only Audi RS6 Avant GT fetches R4. 5 million for a really good cause
As the last pure internal combustion engined Audi RS6 ever to be introduced, the GT special edition has been described as the pinnacle of the RS series.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse locked and loaded for SA - here’s how much it costs
Ford South Africa is preparing a muscle car double-whammy for local Mustang fans, with the Dark Horse following hot on the heels of the new GT.
Just one Audi RS6 Avant GT is coming to Mzansi and it’s being auctioned for charity
As the last pure internal combustion engined Audi RS6 ever to be introduced, the GT special edition has been described as the pinnacle of the RS series.
Ford puts a price tag on all-new Mustang GT ahead of South African launch
South Africans will soon be able to get their hands on the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, with the new muscle car scheduled to go on sale in October.
Grooms to pocket R20K at Africa’s richest race
The countdown is on for the 2024 Betway Summer Cup after partners Betway and 4Racing announced an increase in the sponsorship to a record-breaking R6 million. The increase makes this the richest race in Africa and further highlights Betway’s commitment to sport on the Mother Continent.
Living with a Ford Mustang GT Fastback: Conclusion
Living with a Ford Mustang 5. 0 GT Fastback for three months showed us that it’s not a one-trick pony.
Lexus LBX ‘Morizo RR’ debuts with the 224kW heart of the GR Corolla
Lexus has just transformed its LBX compact crossover into something of a baby bombshell with the release of the Morizo RR performance model. Sadly, it’s JDM only.
Capetonians bring the heat at Africa’s richest race
It was an incredible string of feats for the Capetonians, starting with Bortz, who has been hailed as a saviour of racing in the Mother City after pioneering Cape Racing to prevent the collapse of the industry in Cape Town.
Red Bull reveals radical RB17 hypercar with 15,000rpm redline, R116 million price tag
The Red Bull RB17 hypercar is every bit as radical as we expected, while also being capable of F1 equivalent lap times.
‘Project Midnight’: Subaru’s 500kW ‘beast’ to debut at Goodwood as fastest WRX ever
Making its debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed later this week, this new build was inspired by the record-breaking Airslayer Gymkhana car.
Durban July glamour swirls into city
The Hollywoodbets Durban July has arrived in a wave of glamour and sleek horses.
Moodley ready to rumble the field in the HDJ
RIDING Flag Man, jockey Serino Moodley might just be the one to beat in Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ).
No fillies in the HDJ field but Venniker to fly ladies’ flag
THERE are no fillies in this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ) field, but Rachel Venniker, who will become the first female jockey to ride in the HDJ, will represent the fairer sex in Africa’s greatest horseracing event on Saturday.
There are many famous races but here’s why the 24 Hours of Le Mans tops them all
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a massive sensory overload, and the scale of the event is difficult to comprehend, writes Willem van de Putte after attending the famous motor racing event.