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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Redemption at National Endurance Series Kyalami 4-Hours
Fourth round of the series had everything thrown at it from incidents to sudden showers. Nick Adcock, Michael Jensen and Charl Michael Visser took their Adjust for Sleep/Rico Barlow Racing Nova Proto NP02 to overall victory. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. The racing was close, the fight for overall victory was thrilling, and a new overall Kyalami lap record was set. Those were the main reasons for which spectators will long remember Saturday's Four Hours of Kyalami, round four of the South African Endurance Championship connected by Vodacom 4U. Back on top The event was won overall by Nick Adcock, Michael Jensen and Charl Michael Visser in their Adjust for Sleep/Rico Barlow Racing Nova Proto NP02. After a race-long fight, they finished 12.6 seconds ahead of Xolile Letlaka, Stuart White and Axcil Jeffries in their Into Africa Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo 2 with penalties, a brief rain shower, the new lap record and punctures all playing a role in the outcome. Brad Liebenberg and Ryan Naicker rounded out the podium in their Stradale Motorsport Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo. ALSO READ: Wet-and-wild finish to National Endurance six-hours of Killarney The three teams fought for the top placings from the start at 13h00, with different refueling strategies and drive-through penalties all playing roles to keep the lead switching hands. The Stradale team's challenge faded after 90 minutes when their Audi's starter motor broke. They were forced to push start the car after the next three pit stops, suffering a 25-seconds drive through penalty every time. The second place fight raged between Xolile Letlaka, Stuart White and Axcil Jeffries (Into Africa Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo 2) and Brad Liebenberg/Ryan Naicker (Stradale Motorsport Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo.) Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. A brief rain shower played a role too, when the Lamborghini team stopped for wet weather tyres while the Nova gambled by staying out. The bold strategy paid dividends when the rain stopped and the Lamborghini had to perform an extra pit stop for another tyre change. Then Adcock spun the Nova and Jeffries took the lead with an hour and 51 minutes left to run. Class C honours went to the Korridas Volkswagen Golf GTI of Brunco Campos, Sandro Alves and Mario Da Silva. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. Stuart White climbed into the leading Lamborghini for the final stint but suffered a right rear, and then a left front puncture. The two unplanned stops cost the Into Africa team 70 seconds and no chance of fighting for the win. Charles Visser took the wheel of the Nova for the final stint and blasted around at a blistering pace that saw him set a new overall Kyalami lap record of 1:40.10 on his second last lap. He sealed the team's second win of the year, leading home the Into Africa Lamborghini and Stradale Audi teams. Henk and Hein Lategan took their SAC Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to a seamless Index of Performance victory. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. The father-and-son team of Henk and Hein Lategan crew brought their SAC Porsche 911 GT3 Cup home in fourth, with consistency earning them the Index of Performance and Class B wins. Fifth overall was the G&H Transport Audi R8 of Ricky and Giani Giannoccaro, and Ant Blunden, followed by the Blue Sands Ford Mustang of Franco di Matteo, Julian Familiaris and Romano Sartori. Class C honours went to the Korridas Volkswagen Golf GTI of Bruno Campos, Sandro Alves and Mario Da Silva after battling through the final 90 minutes with the car stuck in third gear. One-Hour Charl Arangies stormed to victory in his Vaal Fluid Systems Porsche 911 GT3R, followed by the Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Damian Hammond and the Xena Chemicals Ligier JS49 of Andrew Horne. The One-Hour Dash went to Charl Arangies in his Vaal Fluid Systems Porsche 911 GT3 R, followed by the Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Damian Hammond. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. Mo Mia raced to a strong fourth in his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, followed home by Antonie Marx in his Shelby CanAm. Zwartkops next The next round of the South African Endurance Championship Connect by Vodacom 4U is the Four-Hours of Zwartkops on 10 and 11 October. The Southern African Endurance Series connected by Vodacom 4U is proudly supported by Vodacom 4U, Foton and Proton, Dunlop, ATS Motorsport and Silverlakes Farm Hotel. For further information, contact Liyema Letlaka on [email protected]. ALSO READ: Aldo Scribante gives National Endurance Series a battering
News24
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
She's back! Lauryn Hill to headline DStv Delicious Festival at Kyalami in September
Lauryn Hill headlines with Wyclef Jean, celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, alongside South African musicians Lira, Zoë Modiga, Mandisi Dyantyis, and Joyous Celebration Rewind featuring Khaya Mthethwa. The 12th edition at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (20-21 September) showcases South Africa's creative DNA through diverse musical eras, genres, and cultural experiences, including local food, art, and fashion, on two stages. The festival fuses international acts like Ziggy Marley and YG Marley with South African talent, embodying the nation's signature diversity while offering vibrant expressions of heritage during this experiential weekend. The DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival Powered by LottoStar is back, and this year's 12th edition promises to be the most spectacular yet with Grammy Award-winning legend Lauryn Hill headlining a star-studded lineup at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 20-21 September 2025. The eight-time Grammy winner arrives on South African shores as part of her The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour, bringing the magic of her iconic album, selected as the Best Album of All Time by Apple Music, to local audiences. Hill will be joined by longtime collaborator Wyclef Jean, with special appearances from Ziggy Marley and YG Marley, promising to deliver unforgettable performances of classics like Zion, Doo Wop (That Thing), and Everything Is Everything. Leading the local charge is the triumphant return of 11-time SAMA Award-winning Afro-soul queen Lira, whose delightful fusion of afropop, R&B, and jazz will create perfect synergy with Hill's nostalgic hip-hop and soul offerings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ms. Lauryn Hill (@mslaurynhill) Sunday's spirit-filled programming opens with South Africa's beloved gospel collective Joyous Celebration Rewind, featuring selected alumni including Idols South Africa and SABC Crown Gospel Award winner Khaya Mthethwa. The gospel energy will seamlessly transition into SAMA Award-winning and NAACP Award-nominated Mandisi Dyantyis, who brings his masterful fusion of indigenous African music and jazz idioms to the stage. Adding to the jazz sophistication, Zoë Modiga – recipient of both Glamour's Woman of the Year: Musician Game Changer Award and Standard Bank's Young Artist Award in 2023 – will showcase her stirring, Afro-realist interpretation of jazz, creating a rich tapestry of South African musical excellence. Beyond the Music True to the DStv Delicious tradition, this year's festival extends far beyond the main stage performances. The Channel O Dance Stage promises eclectic entertainment, while festival-goers can indulge in vibrant expressions of local food, art, and fashion that celebrate the nation's rich cultural heritage. 'It's incredible to be back at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, and we can't wait to welcome fans to a weekend that celebrates us all through music and food as we come together during Heritage Month,' says Funeka Peppeta, marketing director of The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival Powered by LottoStar. While Sunday's lineup has been revealed, anticipation continues building for Saturday's main acts and the complete Channel O Dance Stage roster, which organisers promise will be announced soon. 'We're proud to announce the phenomenal artist lineup for Sunday, with Saturday's main acts and the Channel O Dance Stage lineup to be revealed soon,' Peppeta said. 'This year promises to be an unforgettable experience from the world-class music to bold culinary, art and fashion moments that reflect the rich diversity of our country and heritage.' The festival's positioning during Heritage Month speaks to its core mission of celebrating South Africa's creative DNA its unique ability to explore intricate layers between traditional and modern, youthful and nostalgic, international and local expressions. Ticket information and additional lineup announcements will be released soon.
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
'Don't laugh', F1 is coming to South Africa, McKenzie reiterates
South Africa has taken one step closer to hosting an F1 Grand Prix. David Coulthard performs during the filming of Racing Around Kyalami in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 4, 2024. Picture: Red Bull Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has reiterated that there's progress in bringing Formula One (F1) back to South Africa This will delight many fans, including the writer, who has to contend with tuning into paid TV on weekends to satisfy the pangs of an F1 adrenaline rush. McKenzie shared an update about the progress on the high-octane sport after presenting the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture's budget vote in parliament on Tuesday. South Africa took one step closer to hosting an F1 Grand Prix. But Kyalami Grand Prix circuit owner Toby Venter painted a grim picture and put a damper on celebrations, citing a lack of commitment from government. F1 is coming However, McKenzie expressed a different sentiment after presenting his budget vote. He said South Africa will have a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) approved track sooner than expected. 'They [FIA] have given us three years to finish the track. But I can tell you, it's breaking news. It will take us four months to finish the track to that standard. People say it's three years, three years is what they've given us to go and get the money and to do the plans that they have approved. 'But I can tell you that a company, which is called Apex; they've also done the Miami track, they've already been paid the money. So the Toby Venter group, the Kyalami group, is paid, and the track will be between four and six months. I think the track will be done, and we will have a FIA-approved F1 track,' McKenzie said. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has reiterated that there's progress in bringing Formula One (F1) back to South Africa @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 16, 2025 ALSO READ: Kyalami or Cape Town? Race to host SA F1 Grand Prix revs up Kyalami British-based company Apex Circuit Design was last year tasked with drawing up the plans for upgrades Kyalami need to achieve the required Grade 1 status to host F1 racing. The grading is determined by the kilogramme-to-horsepower ratio. The ratio of F1 cars is the lowest of any motorsport class and therefore requires the highest FIA certification. In June, Venter announced that the FIA had approved the proposed upgrades Kyalami required to host a F1 race for the first time since 1993 and had been granted a three-year window to comply. He was confident that the upgrades, for which the circuit would foot the bill – estimated to be between R90 million and R180 million and set to take three months – could be completed before the end of the year. While Kyalami is the favourite to host an F1 race, other local bids are expected to come from Cape Town and Wakanda Smart City. Rwanda has also expressed its intention of being the first to bring F1 back to Africa. ALSO READ: REVIEW: Lego's Speed Champions F1, an adrenaline build No jokes McKenzie said people thought he was joking when he said F1 would return to the country. 'Many laughed when I uttered the words, 'Formula One must come back to South Africa'. One man in particular who didn't laugh was Toby Venter, the owner of the Kyalami racetrack, McKenzie said. 'When I told him that government doesn't have the money to host Formula One because of other more urgent priorities, and we would not be in a position to help him pay for the track to reach F1 standards, he looked me in the eye and said he would see it would be his patriotic duty to do just that. 'That was a year ago. I stand here to tell you that the FIA, the FIFA of motorsport, has given the green light for the upgrading of the track,' McKenzie said. Affordability McKenzie added that his department has had multiple meetings with F1 management, with a crucial one scheduled for the next two weeks. 'To those who say the country can't afford to host the F1, I'm saying the country can't afford not to. When you set the bar high for a country, as we have in the past, you can't afford to take the bar back down. 'We hosted the best FIFA World Cup. We put our country on the map for big events and should not turn back now. What will be different this time, though, is that government will not be expected to pay. Companies like MTN, MultiChoice, Heineken and many more have raised their hands and said, 'here we are, Thuma Rona'. They will be present with us in the meeting with Formula One at the end of the month,' McKenzie said. F1 is important McKenzie added that they have also met with other businessmen. 'We've even had patriots like Johann Rupert who've told us, 'Scream for help if all else fails'. So we know we will succeed. 'Those who are saying Formula One is not important should consider all the countries that are holding on to their F1 spots on the calendar. They see the value in it, and it can't be called a world championship if it misses an entire continent, sub-Saharan Africa in particular,' McKenzie said. Spinning McKenzie also thanked people who joined the department in its mission to grow the sport of spinning. 'I want to thank Red Bull and Cell C in particular. People were laughing when we said we're going to make spinning big, but already this sport has left the townships and now Sam Sam is wowing the likes of Max Verstappen with his skills in Austria'. 'The Kyalami Grand Prix circuit in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, hosted 21 Grands Prix from 1967 to 1993. 'Its list of winners includes Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Jim Clark and our very own Jody Scheckter.' ALSO READ: F1 in SA will be 'catalyst' for uplifting motorsport, McKenzie says
The Herald
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald
Gayton McKenzie names potential sponsors for South African F1 Grand Prix
Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has given the strongest indication yet that the country may be close to securing a round of the Formula One championship at Kyalami. Speaking to parliament on Tuesday, he said after meetings with the management of F1, the 'crucial one' would happen in the next two weeks and would be attended by potential sponsors ready to fund the event, which reputedly costs about R2bn. Expected to take place in 2027, it would be the first F1 race to be held in South Africa since 1993, a grand prix won by Alain Prost in a Williams. McKenzie's comments come after Kyalami was recently given the green light for upgrades by the FIA, the organisation that runs F1 racing. Kyalami owner Toby Venter revealed last month the FIA had accepted final design proposals to upgrade the 4.5km circuit from Grade 2 to Grade 1 status, the international standard required to host Formula One racing. The upgrade requires no change to the circuit layout and focuses on enhancing run-off areas, barrier systems, debris fencing, kerbs and drainage. 'When we hosted the Fifa World Cup, we put our country on the map to host big events, and we should not turn back now,' McKenzie told parliament on Tuesday. 'What will be different this time is that government will not be expected to pay. Companies such as MTN, MultiChoice, Heineken and many more have raised their hands and will be present with us in the meeting with Formula One management at the end of the month. 'We've even had patriots saying whenever you need help come to us, one of them being the richest man in the country, Johann Rupert.' In December McKenzie set up an F1 bid steering committee to consider submissions from local promoters and three were received: one from Kyalami and two from Cape Town. While no official announcement has been made about which bid was successful, it is all but certain that Kyalami, which hosted its first F1 race in 1967 and has long held a prominent place in local motorsport, is the preferred option. Several attempts to bring the Grand Prix back to the country were thwarted due to the high cost of hosting the event. As a motorsport fan, McKenzie has campaigned for the country to be on the F1 calendar since his appointment as sports minister in July 2024. He said F1 can't be considered a world championship if it misses an entire continent. Morocco and South Africa have hosted world championship grands prix in the past, Casablanca in 1958, South Africa in East London in the 1960s and Kyalami 20 times between 1967 and 1993. McKenzie kick-started the process when he met Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September. He said many laughed when he said Formula One should come back to South Africa. 'To those who say the country can't afford to host the F1, I'm saying the country can't afford not to host it,' he said, referring to the economic benefits he believed the event could bring in terms of tourism and temporary job creation. It is not known how much tickets would cost, but they are likely to be expensive. The cheapest adult ticket at this year's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne was about R2,000.
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Sports department rubbishes Gayton McKenzie's alleged bias against Cape Town's F1 bid team
They said the BSC was 'vague' about stipulations around the deposit. In order to bid to host the F1, each group had to submit an application motivating their location as well as making a deposit of R10 million. CTGPSA wanted to pay the deposit with a promissory note, which is a legal document outlining their intended loan repayment structure. CTGPSA also raised concerns about the BSC's handling of the R10 million deposit, which was part of the bid application process. Cape Town has proposed a street-style circuit, similar to that of Monaco. CTGPSA, this week, suggested that the Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie acted in the best interests of Kyalami's F1 bid and labelled the Bid Steering Committee (BSC) as a biased group, who also acted in Kyalami's interests. The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture ( DSAC) has called the allegations made by the Cape Town Grand Prix SA (CTGPSA) team as 'utterly baseless'. 'On 7 December 2024, Gayton McKenzie stated 'the race is going to happen at Kyalami' and this was before announcing the BSC, looking at other bids or doing economic assessments. The fact that minister McKenzie appointed the BSC cannot just be overlooked as trivial, especially given how things played out after this. 'Then, when the bid document was put out, we were given fewer than 10 days to submit our entire proposal, including a R10 million deposit – a bid to host a major global sporting event. Only after we pushed for an extension to encourage a fair process did an extension emerge. 'We respect the BSC and minister McKenzie and we want to work with them. But as a proudly South African bid, we hold fairness, accountability and a legacy for our country in high regard. We believe our plan offers the best shot at a successful, long-term F1 future on the African continent,' CTGPSA said. The group questioned how the BSC used the R10 million deposit, what triggered a refund, the timeframe of the refund, whether or not the funds would be held in an interest bearing account and if there was an audit trail. 'We feel alternative submissions received to be more comprehensive, viable and suited for the purpose,' was the response CTGPSA said it got from the BSC, which raised even more concerns. 'A payment of a deposit of R10 million to support an open bid submission should NOT be the determining factor as to whether a bid is considered or not, particularly when it does not make any changes to the economics of a bid." Stacey-Lee Khojane, spokesperson for the DSAC refuted CTGPSA's claims and said that all bids were judged fairly. 'The bid process was open to anyone who wished to submit a bid. All of the bids were judged fairly and objectively by the BSC. The minister was not a part of that process. Their allegations are utterly and totally baseless,' Khojane added. The BSC has acknowledged CTGPSA's remarks, but have not yet respond to Independent Media's enquiries about the allegations.
