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A weekend of speed and spirit: Red Bull Showrun and SPAR Women’s Challenge steal the spotlight

Johannesburg buzzed with excitement this weekend as Sandton hosted motorsport thrills and the vibrant SPAR Women’s Challenge brought runners together

The streets of Sandton were alive on Sunday as the Red Bull Showrun dazzled attendees, featuring the dynamic David Coulthard piloting a Red Bull Racing F1 car in Johannesburg’s financial district. The high-octane action drew in motorsport enthusiasts from far and wide.

Simultaneously, the SPAR Women’s Challenge concluded with local runner Glenrose Xaba securing first place in a stellar 00:32:48 minutes, celebrated in a lively atmosphere with around 10 000 spirited participants dressed in colourful attire.

Celebrations continued in Rosebank with the St John’s College Tutu Walk, honouring the contributions of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, adding a meaningful touch to this vibrant weekend.

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Nelson Kgarose

Nelson Kgarose is a Multimedia sports journalist and Digital Content Creator specialising in sports and current municipal news. I mainly report on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with a focus on accuracy and thorough analysis. My commitment to objectivity and detail shapes my writing. Outside of covering sports, I engage with trending local news and interact with fans on social media.

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