Chery names its first bakkie Grootman
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- Product News
- 2 October 2026
The Toyota Easter Festival at Kyalami Park Club runs from 28 March to 6 April 2026 and continues Toyota South Africa Motors’ long-standing involvement in the event.
Toyota’s presence is visible throughout the programme, beginning with a vehicle parade that showcases the brand to spectators.
The company’s name is attached to the headline competitions, including the Pony Rider Toyota SA Outdoor Grand Prix, the Junior Toyota SA Outdoor Grand Prix and the Adult 1.50m Toyota SA Outdoor Grand Prix, which takes place on 6 April.
Beyond the arena, Toyota supports family activities such as Easter egg hunts and contributes to the wider festival atmosphere with food and market stalls, children’s entertainment and other attractions.
The partnership also extends to the Kyalami Park Club Academy, where riders benefit from training and development opportunities during the show.
Toyota’s role is not limited to sponsorship but includes shaping the structure of the festival by linking its brand to the major competitions and ensuring that the event remains accessible to families.
Its continued involvement has helped the festival grow into a fixture on the South African sporting calendar, combining equestrian competition with community-focused activities.
Netcare Diagnostics (a Netcare Group business) is introducing its first fully electric vehicles to its transport fleet, starting with shorter urban routes for collecting patient pathology specimens.
South Africa’s new vehicle market recorded aggregate domestic sales of 61 645 units in September 2026, an increase of 12.7% compared with the 54 706 units sold during September 2025.
SA Auto Week 2026 is scheduled to take place in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, from 13 to 16 October, with the event marking five years of SA Auto Week.