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Get ready for the Supertech Torque Festival 2025 in KZN

Supertech Torque Festival set to thrill KZN with high-performance cars.

Entertainment Whats On
IOL Reporter|Published

McLaren’s Melanie Franklin is living her dream and preserving the Papaya's heritage

Melanie Franklin is living her dream working for McLaren, helping build, restore and develop some of the fastest race cars and heritage cars the world has ever seen.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jehran Naidoo|Published

From newsroom to racetrack: our journalist's scary journey to conquer the Toyota GR Cup Challenge

Experience the adrenaline-pumping journey of a motoring journalist's transformation into a racing driver as he prepares for the prestigious Toyota GR Cup 2025.

Motoring Motorsport
Willem van de Putte|Published

Brad Binder behind pace on KTM at day 2 testing

South African MotoGP rider Brad Binder finished 11th in day two of testing at Sepang, while teammate Pedro Acosta showed promising pace with the new Red Bull KTM spoiler. Amid rain and crashes, including Marc Marquez's late incident, Franco Morbidelli topped the timesheet.

Sport
Jehran Naidoo|Published

LOOK: Fashion showcase at Cape Met a celebration of bold fashion and South African talent

The 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met dazzled attendees with a vibrant fashion showcase, celebrating South Africa's rich talent under the daring theme 'Couture Unleashed'.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Mzansi celebrities K. O, Moozlie, Thabsie and more dazzle at the 2025 Cape Town Met

Mzansi's top celebrities dazzled at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse, bringing vibrancy back to this iconic event

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

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

Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Fashion and entertainment to collide at this year’s Cape Town Met

Grammy Award-winning Zakes Bantwini will headline the event, with DJ Zinhle, Neon Dreams and GoodLuck also taking the stage.

Entertainment Whats On Cape Town
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Last-minute style tips for the 2025 Cape Town Met: Couture Unleashed

Get ready for the 2025 Cape Town Met! With the theme 'Couture Unleashed,' discover essential style tips to help you shine.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

Local paddlers make waves in epic surfski challenge

Six courageous paddlers make history by completing the world’s first 100-mile open ocean surfski race, showcasing human determination and setting new benchmarks for the surfski community.

iOS News
Monishka Govender|Published

Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes as Ferrari vie for title

Lewis Hamilton bids farewell this weekend to Mercedes, the team that carried him to six world titles, as his future outfit Ferrari seek to win a first constructors' crown in 16 years.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Verstappen wins fourth consecutive Formula One world title

Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Formula One world title under the lights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Family, racers keep Kwik-Lee’s legacy alive

THE family and friends of South African drag racer Leeshen Naidoo of Kwiklee Racing have stood by their word to keep his legacy alive.

The Post News
Jehran Naidoo|Published

F1 legend David Coulthard thrills crowds at Red Bull Showrun in Sandton

Former F1 star David Coulthard leads an adrenaline-pumping Red Bull Showrun event in Sandton, transforming city streets into a high-octane spectacle of racing and car spinning.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

F1 is coming to the City of Gold

Experience the excitement of watching a championship-winning Formula One car in action as Oracle Red Bull Racing brings its car to Johannesburg later this year.

The Star News
Editorial|Published

Theme for the Cape Town Met 2025 has been revealed

World Sports Betting Cape Town Met seeks to challenge fashion convention with the 2025 theme.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

F1 Academy’s Wolff drives herself and others to be the best

She says one must only try to be the best you. Bring your best self to the table every single day. You need to set yourself up for the best chance of success.

Business Report Economy
Philippa Larkin|Published

Drag racers cherish memories of loved ones

For most racers who take the time [and lots of money] to make their way to either Dezzi Raceway or Mzuke Airfield, it's about passion, hard work and fun but for others, its about remembering a loved one.

The Post Features
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Lewis Hamilton accelerates into fashion as Dior's newest ambassador

Lewis Hamilton has been announced as the ambassador of Dior menswear.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Hollywoodbets Durban July success proves that Durban is still a premier events destination, says eThekwini Municipality

According to Durban’s Economic Development Committee, while the city has faced its fair share of challenges in the past, it is still the best place to host events.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

These were some of the stand-out marquees at the Hollywoodbets Durban July

This year, attendees were spoilt for choice with a variety of marquees waiting to cater for them with top-of-the-range food, beverages and entertainment.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Lifestyle Reporter|Published

Hollywoodbets Durban July got off to a fabulous start with the weather playing its part

Some returning marquees include the popular Afrotainment, where iconic Durban music producer DJ Tira is hosting an impressive 400 guests today.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

How to survive the HollywoodBets Durban July, while looking and feeling fabulous

By now if you are attending the HollywoodBets Durban July you have confirmed your booking with your hairstylist and makeup artist, if not be prepared to be the last person in the queue and miss out on all the fun at Greyville Racecourse.

Entertainment Whats On Durban
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Durban rolls out red carpet for July

Thousands of visitors are expected in the city this month for Africa’s premier horseracing event and an international rugby test between the Springboks and Ireland.

Mercury News
Siphesihle Buthelezi and Thobile Mazibuko|Published