
Formula One (F1) may still be out of reach, but South Africa will host a motorsport milestone in 2027 – Kyalami’s first-ever 24-hour endurance race, bringing the world‑renowned Michelin 24H Series to African soil.
The international endurance racing championship has confirmed that the inaugural 24-hour race will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg’s Midrand from 8 to 10 January 2027.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is home to the world’s longest wine route: Route 62. It spans an impressive 850 kilometres and the excellent wineries along the way are a must-visit for lovers of fine wine! You can even enjoy the winelands on a day trip from Cape Town. Travel 40-min to an hour outside of the city centre to enjoy decadent wine tastings and even wander through some of the beautiful wine farms and estates! Suburbs like Durbanville and Constantia are even closer to the city centre and are also home to many exceptional wineries.
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Fun South African Fact: While the country only covers 1% of the Earth’s land surface, South Africa boasts 10% of the world’s bird, fish and plant species as well as 6% of its mammal and reptile species!