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Independent South African culture newsroom. Music, film, TV, creators, events & Viranova DRIVE. Culture, Considered.
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Viranova is an independent South African newsroom: music, film, television, creators, events and automotive reporting through DRIVE.

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South Africa’s Q3 new-vehicle sales rose 11.9% year on year. Production fell 9.1% and vehicle exports fell 13.9%, according to naamsa.

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@VolkswagenSA has begun Tengo production at Kariega. The first customer unit rolled off the line on 9 November, with a South African introduction planned for early 2027.

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@isuzusa won Best Exporter OEM at Exporters Eastern Cape’s awards. Isuzu reports 21% higher combined D-MAX and truck production in 2025/26.

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From her father’s Mazda 626 to a CX-5 of her own and, later, a CX-60. Three decades of one family’s Mazda story.

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@HyundaiSA’s new Venue starts at R319 900 in SA for the 1.2 Premium manual. The 1.0T Premium is R349 900 and the N Line is R499 900. Both turbos use a seven-speed dual-clutch.

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Buying guide update: 2026 African @GlobalNCAP tests of the @Renault_SA Kiger found four adult and three child stars for the six-airbag SA version, and two and one for the earlier two-airbag version. September prices still apply.

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@Rozzzqween’s “Don’t Forget” turns hard times into a song about gratitude. Read how faith and movement meet on the Melanin Mon-Rogue track. https://t.co/nHF9ig85Vu

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Nissan announced on 12 November that its third-generation e-POWER in the Kicks and Elgrand won Japan’s 2027 RJC Technology of the Year. South African launch timing remains unconfirmed.

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The Nissan Patrol turns 75. The archive takes in South Africa’s 160-series pickup and wagon and a 2007 Cape Town expedition finish. https://t.co/xhL7NPQ38V Archive photos: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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C-shaped running lights, squared arches and a driver-facing cabin. DRIVE follows the Patrol design cues Nissan South Africa identifies in the Tekton. https://t.co/bvDD7CFpIe Photo: Nissan South Africa.

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Renault Kiger update, 13 Nov: Renault’s local list runs R219 999–R329 999. The six-airbag Global NCAP test for South Africa gave four adult and three child stars. VIN scope applies; the frontal bodyshell and footwell were still rated unstable.

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LEPAS’s Black November release lists the L6 from R5 399/month. The L6 Javan graphic says R5 330. LEPAS says repayments start March 2027, subject to stock and approval. Pre-March interest is unspecified. Via @QuickPic_

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@fameweekafrica @CTICC_Official @MultiChoiceGRP @canalplusgroupe @MTNGroup @MTNza @SABCPortal @IDCSouthAfrica @nfvfsa @FilmCapeTown What would you take into a second film-market meeting: an audience plan, a budget or a clear statement of the rights on offer? We looked at those questions in our reporting from MIP Africa at @fameweekafrica. https://t.co/GzkPqbvAME

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FAME Week × Viranova, in 61 headlines.
1/5 · 17 Special Features marked throughout.
Organisers: @fameweekafrica and RX Africa.
Explore the FAME Edition:
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@fameweekafrica @CTICC_Official @MultiChoiceGRP @canalplusgroupe @MTNGroup @MTNza @SABCPortal @IDCSouthAfrica @nfvfsa 5/5 · Explore all 61 headlines.
Host city: Cape Town, with @FilmCapeTown. Destination focus: France, with the French Institute of South Africa.
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Jetour says its G700 SOLAIR equipment could generate up to 6 kWh and collect up to five litres of water a day. The recap gave no test conditions. Jetour previewed the G700 for South Africa in 2027. SOLAIR’s local availability is unconfirmed. https://t.co/OUgUuKBgzw

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Isuzu says Stanhope’s FTR 800 covered 2.27 million km in 22 years. The truck won Legends of the Long Run and is due for a Gqeberha factory refurbishment. Isuzu targets February or March 2027 for completion. https://t.co/QjyuZyjSWD

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Jetour South Africa says it could fill 97–98% of its dealers’ parts requests from stock in 2026. It gave no months or request count. Repair times also depend on delivery and workshop availability. https://t.co/SIjMxOC6gt

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ANCAP’s five-star LDV Terron 9 rating was announced in 2025 and covers diesel models sold in Australia and New Zealand. Viranova DRIVE breaks down the scores and what the report says about the second-row centre seat. https://t.co/g6yOxZ3b9B

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On “iRomance”, Sazi Operator brings personal heartbreak to Durban’s Gqom dancefloor. Our feature follows the Inanda artist’s songwriting and independent production. Original 25 Oct 2026. Radio edit 10 Nov 2026. https://t.co/SyS5EPcAaA

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The electric Geely E2 has a stage role in Janice Honeyman’s Alice in Wonderland. It appears for Desmond Dube’s entrance as the Dame. The Joburg Theatre pantomime runs through 24 December. https://t.co/87ZUu8YdXv

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Chery and OMODA recall selected SUVs in South Africa. The NCC lists 23,667 vehicles across two campaigns: rear axle on selected Tiggo 4 Pro and OMODA C5 models, and front brake pipe on selected Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 models. Check your VIN. https://t.co/9pVOQukT2Z