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The Citizen
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
South Africa's premier automotive event returns to Kyalami
The Festival of Motoring, returning to the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, has established itself as Africa's largest industry-supported auto show. Since its inception, the festival has sought to foster a vibrant automotive community, where industry leaders, passionate car enthusiasts, and those seeking their dream vehicles can come together for three days of excitement and family fun. Scheduled for August 29–31, visitors can expect an impressive exhibition featuring over 100 exhibitors, showcasing a wide range of automotive products, services, lifestyle offerings, and custom vehicles to cater to everyone's preferences. Also read: Popular car show, Angela's Picnic, returns to Riversands Farm Village this April Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving various cars around the dynamic self-handling track, or tackle the dedicated 4×4 off-road course. In addition to the automotive excitement, a hub of delicious food and entertainment will be available, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Read more: Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve backs SA's bid to host Grand Prix At its core, the Festival of Motoring represents a vibrant gathering of automotive enthusiasts from over 210 cities and towns across South Africa. Throughout the three-day event, more than 10 000 test drives, conducted by professional drivers, will be offered. Locals can visit the link to purchase tickets: Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Cars and community support hospice care
Car enthusiasts and families alike came together for this year's Angela's Picnic. The car show took place on May 25 at Riversands Farm Village in Knopjeslaagte, after being moved from its traditional April date due to a waterlogged showground. An estimated 600 cars were on display, ranging from vintage classics to modern marvels. Organised by the South African Motoring Clubs Association (Samca), the event continues to serve as a gathering for car clubs such as Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Jaguar, Mini, and many more. Also read: Witkoppen Clinic sees efficiency gains after Novartis donation of medical equipment It was not only a celebration of automotive passion but also a charitable occasion, raising funds for Wits Hospice, now operating under the Greendale House Palliative and Hospice Care Organisation, dedicated to providing essential care for those in need. Visitors were encouraged to make voluntary donations on entry, supporting this vital work. Bob Brown of Samca expressed enthusiasm about the event's growth and community spirit. 'Angela's Picnic has become a cherished tradition. It's wonderful to see so many people coming together, not just to celebrate cars but to support a great cause,' he said. The event's origins trace back to Angela Heinz, a prominent socialite and the South African agent for Morgan cars. Inspired by her visit to a vintage car picnic in Bois de Boulogne, Heinz brought the idea to Johannesburg, hosting the first picnic in Delta Park. Also read: Con Brio Cares supports new mothers this winter Brown explained that her passion was matched by her charitable spirit, initially raising funds for Cansa, then later for Hospice, especially after her battle with cancer. 'In her memory, Angela's Picnic has donated over a million rand to hospice care, making it a fitting tribute to her lively personality.' Historically held at Delta Park on the first Sunday of April, the event became a Johannesburg institution, attracting more than 1 000 cars by 2019. After a pause during the Covid-19 pandemic, the event moved to Riversands Farm Village in 2022, where it has continued to grow and evolve, with the 2025 edition marking its third year at the new venue. Read more: Rotary Club's partnership with Virgin Active collects for a good cause Looking ahead, Brown anticipates even more cars, attractions, and community engagement at next year's event, scheduled for around the same time in late May. 'We're proud to keep Angela's vision alive. Her spirit of generosity and love for cars continues to inspire us all.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
