WeBuyCars Joins Forces with Stinger GC

Two proudly South African brands are joining forces to grow the game of golf and uplift communities across the country.

WeBuyCars is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Stinger GC, the all-South African team competing in the global LIV Golf League. This landmark collaboration brings together two homegrown success stories in a shared commitment to excellence, national pride, and building a legacy for South African sport.

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Life-size LEGO® Mercedes-AMG F1 Car to Tour South Africa

LEGO® South Africa has pulled off its most ambitious project to date, shipping a detailed, up-scaled LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build from Singapore to South Africa, marking the largest life-size LEGO build ever brought into the country.
 
The grand reveal was held at the Mercedes-Benz experience centre at Zwartkops Raceway, where media and motoring enthusiasts gathered to witness the grand unboxing of the iconic build. 


“The reveal forms part of LEGO South Africa’s ongoing commitment to celebrating creativity and innovation through play,” said Valery Kasimov, the newly appointed country manager for LEGO South Africa.

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ESPN Africa will be available on Disney+ from 2 October 2025 in South Africa

Disney+ has announced that, from 02 October 2025, the ESPN Africa linear channels will be available to South African customers at no extra cost. Fans will have access to the two 24-hour linear ESPN channels that showcase the very best live and studio sports programming from the US and around the world, spanning major leagues and iconic competitions. 

  

On ESPN, a world of sport awaits Disney+ customers with the National Rugby League in Australia (Aussie Rules) and Japan’s Rugby League, plus top European football action including the Scottish Professional Football League, English Football League, Dutch Eredivisie, German Football Association Cup and Turkey’s SüperLig, along with the Saudi Pro League.

  

ESPN 2 brings the biggest American sports, showcasing the NBA (National Basketball Association), NFL (National Football League), MLB (Major League Baseball) and NHL (National Hockey League), along with women’s and college competitions such as the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League), NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and ESPN College Football. 

  

Both ESPN channels also broadcast studio shows capturing the latest news and analysis from across American sport and football including “ESPN FC”, “First Take”, “The Pat McAfee” Show” and “SportsCenter”. Critically acclaimed and celebrated documentaries and original programming are also available, including ESPN’s award-winning library of 30 for 30 films.  

   

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Experience Premium Padel at Sandton City

I recenlty started to play padel socially so I was excited to hear that Sandton City has raised the game, literally, with the opening of Net Set Padel, a premium padel facility located on the centre’s rooftop near entrance 8. Boasting four world-class outdoor courts and four indoor courts, this state-of-the-art venue caters for both seasoned players and those picking up a padel racket for the first time, joining a lineup of over 375 world-class brands and experiences at Africa’s most iconic shopping destination.

A World-Class Court Experience

Net Set Padel Sandton City has been designed to meet the highest international standards. All eight courts were sourced from Spain’s renowned PADEL ALBA and are fully compliant with the specifications of both the Spanish Padel Federation and the International Padel Federation. The facility includes four ALBA classic outdoor courts and four full panoramic indoor courts, ensuring players enjoy a top-tier experience across 1,600 square metres of dedicated padel space.

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Join the 2025 Pondo Trail Run for Conservation

The PONDO Trail Run is back for 2025, once again inviting trail runners to experience one of the world’s last untouched coastlines while making a tangible difference in conservation and community upliftment. Taking place from 28th May to 1st June, this exclusive event will see participants traverse the remote and rugged northern section of the Wild Coast – a region renowned for its dramatic cliffs, unspoiled beaches, and extraordinary biodiversity, with over 150 plant species found nowhere else on Earth.

Hosted by Wild Child Africa, the PONDO Trail Run is a three-day journey of exploration and immersion in this breathtaking landscape. Runners will once again gather at the Wild Coast Sun for registration, where they will also drop off donations for our Gift of Warmth initiative—donating winter essentials to the local communities through our ongoing partnership with the resort.

2024 runners deliver “Gift of Warmth” donations to local school children in Pondoland.

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