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The Citizen
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Bavuma: Proteas win sinks in
Here's your daily news update for Wednesday, 18 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes returning home to a rapturous welcome from fans on Wednesday, captain Temba Bavuma said the magnitude of the Proteas team's achievement in London last week had only really sunk in when he and his squad entered the arrivals hall at OR Tambo International. Meanwhile, a total of 13 cars and a tour bus linked to the controversial businesswoman Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize are set to be auctioned online next week. Furthermore, South Africa is one step closer to hosting a Formula One Grand Prix. But Kyalami Grand Prix circuit owner Toby Venter has put a damper on celebrations, citing a lack of commitment from government. Weather tomorrow: 19 June 2025 Damaging waves are expected between the Western and Eastern Cape, while very cold weather continues to grip parts of the Western Cape's interior as well as the Northern Cape. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Proteas 'overwhelmed' by welcome from fans, says captain Bavuma Returning home to a rapturous welcome from fans on Wednesday, captain Temba Bavuma said the magnitude of the Proteas team's achievement in London last week had only really sunk in when he and his squad entered the arrivals hall at OR Tambo International. Bavuma admitted the Proteas were taken aback by the thousands of people who turned up at the airport to welcome the team home after they won the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's four days earlier. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and top-order batter Aiden Markram interacting with fans after returning home from the World Test Championship final in London. Picture: Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images The victory ensured they ended a 27-year trophy drought for the national cricket side, who last won a championship final at the 1998 Champions Trophy tournament. CONTINUE READING: Proteas 'overwhelmed' by welcome from fans, says captain Bavuma Police deployed to protect Gift of the Givers workers from water mafia in Eastern Cape Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned threats made against humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers while they were providing assistance to flood-affected communities in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The incident prompted both national and local government to denounce the criminal opportunism targeting disaster relief efforts. Eastern Cape floods. Picture: X/@CliffShiko Members of an alleged 'water mafia' reportedly connected to service providers contracted by the OR Tambo District Municipality allegedly threatened Gift of the Givers staff on Saturday, 14 June 2025, as they distributed clean drinking water to flood victims. CONTINUE READING: Police deployed to protect Gift of the Givers workers from water mafia in Eastern Cape Sars strikes: MaMkhize's luxury cars up for auction A total of 13 cars and a tour bus linked to the controversial businesswoman Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize are set to be auctioned online next week. Bids for the 14 vehicles are welcome from 27 June to 2 July 2025. Among the luxury cars is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S680 Maybach Edition 100, one of only 100 made worldwide. Picture: Bidders Choicer website. Some of the cars set to be auctioned, including the tour bus, still have Royal AM Football Club's branding on the sides. The soccer club, formerly known as Bloemfontein Celtics, was bought by Mkhize in 2021 and moved to KwaZulu-Natal. CONTINUE READING: Sars strikes: MaMkhize's luxury cars up for auction Sundowns off to winning start at Club World Cup Mamelodi Sundowns beat Ulsan HD 1-0 in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Inter & Co Stadium on Tuesday. Iqraam Rayners scored the only goal of the match in what was an entertaining game between the two teams. Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates his goal at Cape Town Stadium on 3 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix Rayners also had a goal disallowed due to offside against the Korean Republic outfit. The game was delayed by over an hour due to adverse weather conditions in Orlando, Florida. CONTINUE READING: Sundowns off to winning start at Club World Cup Kyalami closer to hosting F1, but government 'not playing its part' South Africa is one step closer to hosting a Formula One Grand Prix. But Kyalami Grand Prix circuit owner Toby Venter has put a damper on celebrations, citing a lack of commitment from government. Venter announced on Wednesday that the FIA has approved the proposed upgrades Kyalami requires to host a Formula One race for the first time since 1993 and has been granted a three-year window to comply. He is confident the upgrades, for which the circuit will foot the bill – estimated to be between R90- and R180-million – and set to take three months, can be completed before the end of the year. An artistic impression of the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit hosting an F1 race with new stands and hospitality areas around the track. Picture: Supplied But Venter stopped short of predicting a date for F1's big return, saying that 'government needs to engage with Formula One to make it happen like they do all over the world'. This, according to the Kyalami boss, is something that is required in addition to the Bid Steering Committee set up by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, which must consider bids for the F1 race. CONTINUE READING: Kyalami closer to hosting F1, but government 'not playing its part' Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Thabo Bester trial chaos | NW foot-and-mouth outbreak | Proteas meet and greet
Bloomberg
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Grand Prix Track Owner in South Africa Plans Upgrade Amid F1 Bid
South Africa's Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is planning an overhaul costing as much as a $10 million as the country prepares to submit a bid to host its first Formula 1 race in three decades. Kyalami, located between the capital Pretoria and Johannesburg, needs a number of upgrades to get grade 1 accreditation from industry body the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, the track's owner, Toby Venter, said at the circuit on Wednesday. The venue is working with the UK's Apex Circuit Design on the project, he said.
The Citizen
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
VIDEO: Inside Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa's new ‘man-cave'
Workshop floor has enough space for 20 vehicles to be worked on at the same time. New facility has been opened in record time after being announced in October last year. Image: Charl Bosch A project that commenced in October last year, SVR, the firm entrusted with running Toyota's local motorsport operations underneath the Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa banner, officially opened the doors of it new facility to select guests and the media on Thursday evening (15 May). Walkaround of the new Toyota Gazoo Racing plant Called the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Hub, but unofficially dubbed the 'man-cave', the 12 500 m2 facility, located not far from the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit, will not only serve as the home of Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa, but the production hub for the Hilux Rally-Raid that competes in the Dakar Rally. ALSO READ: Wraps come off Ford's 2025 Rally Raid Series challenger Set to be expanded in the future, the purpose build factory has been fitted with a dedicated machine shop housing a dynamometer, a damper laboratory that tests and assess damper and suspension performance, bespoke engine roof and a work space where 20 cars can be worked on at the same time without worry of space constraints. First look at Safari-ready Hilux In addition to some of the manufacturing processes now being devised in-house instead of being outsourced, the tour also provides the first preview of the newly devised Hiluxes that will compete in this coming weekend's inaugural South African Safari, round three of the 2025 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship. The pair of newly livered Hilux Rally-Raids will go for victory in this coming weekend's South African Safari Rally. Image: Charl Bosch Again, conforming to FIA T1+ regulations, the pair of Sand Beige-coloured Hiluxes will be piloted by local crew Guy Botterill and co-driver Dennis Murphy, and teenager Saood Variawa navigated by French co-pilot Francois Cazalet. Labour of love 'Toyota and SVR had the vision to open a world-class hub for motorsport fabrication, which would showcase our collective ability and excellence,' SVR and Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa boss, Shameer Variawa, said. 'I'm incredibly proud of the product that stands before us today – from conceptual dream to a place my team can now call 'home'. We place tremendous value in our partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing and the race results that are to come'. As many as 20 vehicles can be worked on at the same time on the shop floor. Image: Charl Bosch Toyota South Africa Vice-President of Marketing, Glenn Crompton, added, 'The opening of the new SVR Motorsport Hub represents the third chapter for Toyota's motorsport exploits and Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa. 'From a Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa perspective, we couldn't have asked for a better partner. This is the beginning of an exciting journey for us all, and I'm confident together we'll reach even greater heights'. NOW READ: The workings of a Rally-Raid team: Inside Ford-backed NWM
