RC 260926Cape TalkAfrica Melane
Saturday, 26 September 2026
The episode mixed breaking news about women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni with major motorsport developments, including a new 24-hour race at Kyalami and the gruelling Sasol Solar Challenge.
- 11:00
Police confirmed another woman’s body was found in Tembisa, bringing the total to 10 in the broader Ekurhuleni region and 11 across Gauteng in recent weeks.
- 10:11
Kyalami will host Africa’s first Michelin 24-hour Series race from 8 to 10 January 2027, after the event relocated from Dubai amid Gulf-region conflict.
- 10:21
The 2026 Sasol Solar Challenge covered about 2,500 kilometres over eight days; flooding near Upington forced teams to trailer their cars temporarily.
- 10:29
TUT became the first South African team to win the Challenger trophy, while the next Sasol Solar Challenge is scheduled for September 2028.
- 10:57
George Russell was tipped to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri second and Lando Norris third; championship leader Kimi Antonelli started from 16th.