When winter brings rain, gravel, muddy shoes and school-run chaos, these used family crossovers offer plenty of practicality and traction for not much money. There is a certain kind of crossover owner who would recoil at the thought of mud on the floor mats, never mind a wet dog in the boot or a gravel road pinging stones against the underbody. For many buyers, the appeal lies less in testing the limits of four-wheel-drive capability than in the confidence and status the SUV shape …
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Meet Sine Madondo, TikTok Creator and JAECOO Brand Ambassador
Meet Sine Madondo, TikTok creator and JAECOO brand ambassador Sinethemba Madondo, better known as Sine Madondo, has built a distinctive online identity by turning everyday South African experiences into theatrical stories, often delivered in her deliberately exaggerated “posh British accent”. Whether she is narrating a simple trip to the kitchen or transforming an ordinary routine into a dramatic storyline, Madondo’s content plays on the contrast between her formal delivery and the familiar …
Lepas Pounces Past the 1,000-Sales Mark in South Africa as Local Momentum Builds
The milestone marks a significant step in Lepas’s development as it establishes a stronger foothold in the South African automotive market. Lepas has surpassed 1,000 vehicle sales in South Africa, marking an important milestone in the brand’s local development. The brand’s national footprint has grown to 29 operational dealerships, with 42 locations appointed across the country. The achievement reflects growing customer recognition and the contribution of Lepas’s dealer, service and strategic …
Rand Airport Airshow 2026 Returns After Three-Year Break
The Rand Airport Airshow 2026 returns to Rand Airport, Germiston, on Sunday, 30 August 2026, marking the first Rand Airport Airshow since 2023. After a three-year break, the much-anticipated airshow returns with a thrilling day of aviation, entertainment and family fun. Gates open at 08:00, with the flying display and airshow programme running from 10:00 to 15:30. Visitors can look forward to a spectacular programme of aerial displays featuring some of South Africa’s most exciting aircraft …
Pretoria Service Centre Publishes Practical Guide for SMEs Managing Multiple Business Vehicles
Independent Pretoria workshop outlines the scheduling, tracking, and reporting fundamentals that prevent fleet maintenance from becoming an operational liability. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a comprehensive guide for business owners and fleet managers dealing with the particular challenge of maintaining multiple vehicles without letting service schedules, costs, and paperwork spiral out of control. Managing two or three vehicles is one thing. Once a fleet grows …
Mid-Year 2026: Strong Stock Levels and Rate Certainty Shape South Africa’s Pre-Owned Market
South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market continues to offer strong availability of late-model vehicles, driven by healthy stock levels and sustained demand. With the prime lending rate held steady at 10.50% following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision in July 2026, buyers now have greater certainty on financing costs. Informed purchasers who work with transparent sellers and specialist finance partners remain well positioned. Weelee, South Africa’s most trusted pre-owned car marketplace, …
TT Waterproofing Publishes New Guides on Balcony Strip and Re-Tile Process and Wall Crack Assessment Across Gauteng
Pretoria-based waterproofing specialist helps homeowners understand what a proper balcony restoration involves and how to tell whether a wall crack warrants serious attention. PRETORIA, GAUTENG — TT Waterproofing has published two new guides addressing property problems that homeowners across Gauteng regularly underestimate: balcony leaks that keep returning after tile replacements, and wall cracks that are difficult to assess without knowing what to look for. Both articles explain what a …
Beyond Mandela & Women’s Month: Urology Hospital Gives Back to the Community
Behind South Africa’s growing surgical backlog are thousands of patients waiting longer for life saving specialist care. With approximately 10% of general practice consultations involving urological conditions and urology accounting for 25% of acute hospital surgical referrals, the demand for expert intervention continues to rise. Through ventures like the upcoming Women’s empowerment session and ASH Mandela Surgical Marathon, Urology Hospital (UH) continues demonstrating that meaningful …
All-new iCAUR V23 takes centre stage in new ‘Wuhu Drift’ film
All-new iCAUR V23 takes centre stage in new ‘Wuhu Drift’ film Cody Walker stars in a stunt-led tribute to car culture, with the all-electric V23 put through a series of demanding driving sequences. A boxy electric SUV is not the obvious choice for a drift film. Neither is sending one down seven to eight flights of stairs, sliding it through narrow city streets or putting it alongside a Nissan GT-R R34 and Honda S2000. That is the premise of Wuhu Drift, a new film featuring Cody Walker, brother …
Soccer Laduma Rolls Out Opening-Weekend Premier League Betting Coverage for SA Fans
As the English Premier League season gets under way this weekend, Soccer Laduma has expanded its betting coverage to help South African supporters follow the opening round with confidence. The country’s best-selling football publication is greeting the restart with match predictions, side-by-side odds and practical guidance for fans who like to place a wager. The first gameweek is one of the most unpredictable points of the season. With no settled form to study, only fresh squads and …