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SA READY AS RAIN STOPS KART ‘OLYMPICS’ PLAY
What Rotax Max Grand Finals Wednesday ReportWhere Portimao, PortugalWhen Wednesday 11 November 2026Community International Rotax Karting Grand Finals delayed by the weather Severe Algarve weather has forced a major schedule shake-up for Team Southern Africa at the...
ROTAX CROWNS 2026 NORTHERN REGIONS CHAMPIONS
Du Plessis bros, du Toit, Harris & Malabie take titles Rotax Max karting’s 2026 Northern Regions championship wrapped up with a four-heat, double-points thriller at Benoni’s Formula K Raceway on Saturday, crowning seven regional champions across a packed day of...
SA’S FINEST READY FOR MAX ‘OLYMPICS OF KARTING’
What Rotax Max Grand Finals PreviewWhere Portimao, PortugalWhen 7-14 November 2026Community International Team South Africa set for Rotax Grand Finals Southern Africa’s finest karters have set up camp in the Algarve as they enter final preparations for karting’s...
MSA KARTING MANAGEMENT GROUP ISSUES CLARIFICATION ON PROPOSED 2027 REGIONAL KARTING CALENDARS
The MSA Karting Management Group has issued further details regarding the proposed 2027 regional karting calendars, clarifying the dates, venues and classes planned for the Rotax, ROK, Tillotson and Shifter categories, as well as the KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape...
ROTAX CROWNS 2026 CAPE MAX CHAMPIONS
What Rotax Max Western Province Finals ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 24 October 2026Community South Africa National Killarney finale delivers WP champions, top action The Western Province Rotax Max Challenge concluded its 2026 regional...
MSA KARTING MANAGEMENT GROUP OUTLINES PROPOSED 2027 SOUTH AFRICAN KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME
Four national rounds, nine championship classes and a full regional calendar are proposed for the 2027 season. The Motorsport South Africa (MSA) Karting Management Group has outlined its proposed programme for the 2027 South African Karting Championship (SAKC), giving...
ANTI-LAUNCH DEVICE TO BECOME MANDATORY FROM 2027
Dear MSA Karting Competitors, Motorsport South Africa (MSA) wishes to advise all karting competitors that the mandatory implementation date for the FIA Anti-Launch Device has been moved to 1 April 2027. The device will be mandatory for all karting competitions...
2026 MSA STEVE WICKS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Through your lens, motorsport comes alive. Now it is time to show the motorsport community what you see. Motorsport South Africa proudly invites all MSA accredited photographers, including trainees, to enter the 2026 Steve Wicks Photographer of the Year Award. This is...
ACTION AT A CRACKING ZWARTKOPS REGIONAL
Rotax Max karting delivered a cracking fifth round Northern Regions championship meeting at Zwartkops on Saturday. Ideal for racing, mild conditions produced keen racing with multiple winners across the board as competition heats up for those all-important Gauteng...
2026 MSA OFFICIAL / VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dear Motorsport South Africa Community, As we approach the end of the 2026 racing season, Motorsport South Africa (MSA) would like to once again acknowledge the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and officials. The...
2026 MSA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
Through your actions, motorsport protects the places we race. Now it is time to show the motorsport community what you have achieved. MSA is serious about Sustainability in our sport and we would like to recognise members, organisers, competitors and individuals who...
MSA MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY AND SAFETY WORKSHOPS BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOTORSPORT MEDIA
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) recently hosted its 2026 Media Photography & Safety Training Workshops in Gauteng and the Western Cape, with a total of 10 delegates taking part across the two sessions. The workshops are an important part of MSA’s ongoing efforts to...
REMINDER: 2026 MSA AWARDS NOMINATIONS CLOSE 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
There is still time to nominate an individual or organisation for the 2026 Motorsport South Africa (MSA) Awards.The Awards recognise those who have made a meaningful contribution to South African motorsport through their achievements, commitment and involvement in the...
REST IN PEACE, ROBERT WOLK
Motorsport South Africa is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Robert Wolk. Robert was a hugely respected figure in South African motorsport, with a career spanning almost three decades and success across karting, single-seaters, touring cars and other forms of...
MSA ANNOUNCES NEW KARTING MANAGEMENT GROUP LEADERSHIP
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald Venter as Chairman of the MSA Karting Management Group (KMG), with Mark Cronje joining the KMG as an interim member. The appointments form part of MSA’s continued focus on the management,...
2026 ANTI-DOPING WEBINAR SERIES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CLUBS AND COMPETITORS The FIA, together with the International Testing Agency (ITA), is hosting a three-part live webinar series on anti-doping. The webinars are aimed at competitors and their support personnel and will cover the key...
MSA NATIONAL MARSHALS TRAINING HEADS TO ALDO SCRIBANTE AND KYALAMI THIS SEPTEMBER
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is pleased to announce the next rounds of its National Marshals Training Programme. The training forms part of the FIA Marshals Training Programme, which aims to develop and strengthen the skills of marshals who play a vital role in the...
TRIPLE TITLE OPPORTUNITY BECKONS FOR TGRSA JUNIOR ACADEMY AT ZWARTKOPS
The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Junior Academy (TGRSA Junior Academy) heads to Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend for the final round of the 2026 South African Rotax MAX Challenge, with national titles on the line and a place in South Africa’s contingent for the Rotax MAX...
ROTAX MAX 2026: IT COMES DOWN TO THIS.
What Rotax Max National Finals PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen 28-29 August 2026Community South Africa National 2026 Max Nationals come to a head at Zwartkops The 2026 South African Rotax Max karting Challenge comes to a head at the Zwartkops...
2026 MSA MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY & SAFETY TRAINING WORKSHOPS
The 2026 MSA Media Safety Training Workshops will take place in September, with separate sessions being held for the Gauteng and Western Cape regions. The workshops are designed to give delegates a balance of classroom-based theory and practical experience at the...
ANTI-LAUNCH DEVICE TO BECOME MANDATORY FROM 2027
MSA wishes to advise all karting competitors that the FIA Anti-Launch Device will become mandatory for all karting competition from the 2027 season. This requirement is being introduced to enhance safety and consistency across karting competition and will form part of...
REGISTER NOW FOR MSA’S ENVIRONMENTAL WEBINARS
MSA will be hosting an Environmental Webinar in September and a second webinar in October, both taking place via Zoom. We encourage you to secure your spot for one of the available sessions. The webinars are open to current MSA Environmental Officers, as well as...
MSA OFFICIAL TRAINING WEBINARS – SEPTEMBER
The webinars are completely free. Book now to save your spot! IMPORTANT NOTICE MSA will be hosting two types of GCR (General Competition Rules) webinars. Please ensure you register for the session that best suits your experience and status. Full GCR Webinar –...
MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA MEMBERS ELECT AND APPOINT DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) held its 31st Annual General Meeting at SASCOC House in Johannesburg on 11 August 2026, where members approved the appointment and election of Directors to the MSA Board. MSA members approved the appointment of Ms Carnita Low, Mr Xolile...