National Rally News

Swartland, South Africa – 31 March 2026 – The organisers of the 2026 Swartland Rally are proud to announce King Price Insurance as the official sponsor of one of South Africa’s most anticipated motorsport events.

The reigning South African National Rally Champions Benjamin Habig and Barry White got their title defense off to a perfect start after storming to victory on the iCAM All Tar Rally, building a 2’06” second advantage over their nearest challengers.

Here is the guide to adrenaline-filled action – download your copy of the Icam All Tar Rally

The National Rally Championship South Africa (NRCSA) is proud to announce iCam Video Telematics as the official title sponsor of the 2026 iCam All Tar Rally, a landmark event set to redefine rally racing in South Africa.

African Motorsport Events is pleased to announce that the postponed first round of the NRC has changed venue, and will be an All Tar Rally.

A newly registered company, African Motorsport Events has been formed, which has secured the rights to promote the two premier loose surface disciplines in South African motorsport from MSA.

Andrea Raaths Duarte, affectionately known in the motorsport community as the “Rally Chick,” continues to make her mark both on and off the racetrack. Renowned for her passion and dedication as a rally driver, Andrea has also excelled in competitive fitness, earning multiple accolades, including PRO Colours in the UIBFF Pro League.

Restrictions related to Foot and Mouth disease have placed significant limitations on land access, and despite our best efforts, we are unable to secure sufficient distance to run a national or regional rally

Safety delegate defends organizers and says actions of small minority of fans threaten future of rallying

Get your copy of the 2025 SA National Rally Championship recap, masterly put together by Erik De Jager

Speed, skill and spectacle – NRC finale promises to deliver in Dullstroom

The South African National Rally Championship (NRC) will reach its thrilling conclusion with the highly anticipated 2025 TRAC N4 Rally, taking place on 31 October and 1 November in the scenic town of Dullstroom, Mpumalanga.

2025 Fouriesburg Rally Cancelled Due to Unprecedented Wet Conditions

Fouriesburg, South Africa – The organizing committee of the 2025 Fouriesburg Rally regrets to announce the cancellation of this year’s event due to continued wet conditions in the region. Unusually high winter rainfall during July and August—virtually unheard of for this time of year—has left local farmers still harvesting crops from the previous season.

Benjamin Habig and Barry White win Ermelo thriller

From the forests of Panbult to the grasslands of the Mpumalanga Highveld, round six of the SA National Rally Championship was a thrilling fight between Benjamin Habig and Barry White in their NRC1 Volkswagen Polo and Jono van Wyk and Nico Swartz in the NRC1 Rally Technic Mazda2 with just 14 seconds separating the top two steps of the podium.

Toyota Gazoo Racing SA Rally – Rd 5

Benjamin Habig storms to Toyota Gazoo Racing SA Ermelo Rally victory

Benjamin Habig and Barry White took a comfortable victory on round five of the SA National Rally Championship after powering their Volkswagen Polo NRC1 to a clean sweep of six stage wins from six, boosting their championship hopes with three rounds remaining.

Van Wyk & Swartz take control on Dunlop in Gqeberha

It seemed like the old days when a mix of some thrilling new top class entries and a strong local and Cape contingent saw no less than 44 crews come under starter’s orders for the third round of the South African National Rally Championship run on Dunlop Tyres in Gqeberha on Friday. With two days of rallying leading into round 4 on Saturday, Jono van Wyk and Nico Swartz’s NRC 1 Mazda 2 and Benjamin Habig and Barry White’s NRC1 Volkswagen Polo started tied on points after sharing opening round wins.

van Wyk, Habig share day wins. Dunlop returns in style

A dusty, tough and testing route and a rally of attrition with two crews battling all the way to share the days honours. What better way for Dunlop to return as the official tyre supplier to the National Championship at the thrilling season-opening NTT Tzaneen Rally over the weekend?

Dunlop tyre deal heralds change as season starts in Tzaneen

It’s the beginning of a new era as the 2025 South African Rally Championship finally kicks off in NTT Tzaneen today, 27 June. The switch to Dunlop tyres is one of many changes sweeping through the local stage sport as the championship seeks to return to its halcyon glory in the days of Sarel van der Merwe and Jan Hettema, Serge Damseaux and Jannie Habig.