In rally, success isn’t just about driving fast. It’s about navigating the road ahead, making sense of what’s over the next dune or around the next bend, and ensuring that every decision moves the team closer to its destination. Few people understand this better than Johann Swemmer, navigator for King Price Xtreme’s rally star Jayden Els. The Louis Trichardt-born navigator has taken an unconventional route into top-level motorsport. Unlike many navigators who spend years building experience across different teams and disciplines, Johann’s rally journey began almost by accident when he joined Jayden for a race weekend as a spectator in 2022. His passion for racing quickly pulled him into the action. “I couldn’t sit still,” he recalls. “I started helping the team work on the car and getting involved wherever I could.” Two years later, a life-changing opportunity presented itself. Ahead of the Parys event in 2024, Jayden asked whether he’d consider stepping into the navigator’s seat… And he hasn’t looked back since. What started as a single race has evolved into a close partnership built on trust and a shared determination to improve. Never having navigated for another driver, Johann’s entire rally career has been spent alongside Jayden. “The first time I jumped into the car with Jayden on a test day, I was blown away by how talented he is,” he says. “His understanding of the limits of the car and ability to extract the most from the car stood out immediately.” This partnership extends beyond race weekends. The two share a strong relationship off the track as well, something Johann believes contributes significantly to their performance when the pressure is on. Inside the race car, however, friendship gives way to professionalism: “Our dynamic is serious and focused because we want to perform to the best of our abilities.” One of the standout moments of Johann’s career came in 2025 when he and Jayden competed internationally for the first time …
King Price Secures Significant Investment for Accelerated Growth
King Price secures significant investment for Accelerated Growth Orient Victoria Capital (OVC) has acquired a stake in King Price Financial Services (King Price), providing strategic capital to accelerate growth. King Price has secured a significant strategic investment from Singapore-based OVC. The transaction sees Orient Victoria Capital acquiring a significant stake in King Price through a combination of a capital raise and the acquisition of shares from existing shareholders. Importantly, all existing shareholders remain invested, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the insurance group’s future. “We have differentiative products, and we’re only warming up. OVC sees King Price as a disruptor. They’re backing our team, our culture, and our ability to execute on the South African opportunity. OVC brings strong experience in software platforms, mathematical modelling and operational excellence.” says Gideon Galloway, the founder and CEO of King Price. Founded as a direct personal line insurer, King Price has grown into a fully-fledged insurance group. Since 2014, it has achieved an average annual growth rate of approximately 53% and a compounded gross written premium growth rate of 43%. The group currently writes more than R7 billion in annual premiums. OVC is the investment vehicle of Zak Calisto’s family office in Singapore. The Calisto family has been living in Singapore for over 12 years and their family office is registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. Author: Nhlalenhle Dlangalala from Hlanzekile River and Ocean Cleaning on behalf of King Price Insurance. …
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Sheridan Seller: The Strength Behind Clint Seller’s Superbike Success
When Sheridan Stols met King Price Xtreme team leader Clint Seller 13 years ago, motorsport was already part of who he was. He’d been racing long before they crossed paths, and she quickly realised that it was in his blood and would dictate the rhythm of their family life too. Now married to the 13-time champion and raising two children together, Sheridan Seller is an integral part of the support structure behind Clint’s success. Race weekends come with their own routine, and the couple knows exactly what they need from each other before Clint heads out onto the track. “Some of the things we do are practical, and some are just little things between us that we don’t even have to talk about,” she says. “It’s our routine, and it helps us both get into the right headspace.” Her role includes making sure Clint is hydrated and has something to eat, although persuading a rider focused on the race ahead to stop for food isn’t always easy. On some days, a banana or half a sandwich is the best she can manage. Just as importantly, though, Sheridan helps keep him calm, focused, and grounded. But being married to a professional athlete means far more than packing snacks and standing trackside. Behind every race are the unseen pressures of running a business, managing family life, and carrying the disappointments when things don’t go according to plan. “People aren’t always aware of everything happening behind the scenes,” Sheridan says. “But when you’re married to someone in motorsport, you’re living the career alongside them. You may not be the one racing, but you’re part of the team every single day.” Sheridan understands that motorsport is central to who Clint is and has always encouraged him to pursue opportunities… In fact, she’s often the one pushing him to take the next positive risk: “Clint has made me more ambitious, and I’m probably more of a risk-taker than he is. I encouraged him to start his own racing team. I believe in what he can do.” Of …
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The Muscle Mistake Many GLP Users Don’t See Coming
The use of weight-loss GLP medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has rapidly become accepted into mainstream culture. But, the emphasis is now turning towards what people need to do alongside significant weight loss to stay healthy in the long-term. For the training industry, this shift has little to do with losing kilograms and everything to do with preserving muscle. “One of the biggest changes we’re seeing is that people are no longer coming into clubs purely because they want to lose weight,” says Mannee de Wet, Managing Director of Planet Fitness. “They’re coming in because they understand that while and once the weight comes off, they need to protect and rebuild their lean muscle. It’s a very different mindset.” The challenge is that significant weight loss often means a reduction in lean muscle as well as fat. “Someone might lose 20 kilograms and understandably feel more energetic and confident,” explains De Wet. “But if they haven’t been preserving their muscle throughout that process, they’re not necessarily in the strongest or healthiest position they could be. This is why resistance training is so important.” Instead of focusing exclusively on the number on the scale, trainers are increasingly encouraging members to understand what makes up their weight. Monitoring changes in body composition, including lean muscle mass alongside body fat, provides a much clearer picture of overall progress than weight alone. This matters because muscle performs far more functions than many people realise. Lean muscle supports strength, balance, and mobility, helps regulate blood sugar, improves metabolic health, and helps people to remain independent as they age. It also plays an important role in protecting bone health, particularly for women, who become more susceptible to declining bone density after menopause. The growing emphasis on muscle preservation is also changing the role of coaches and personal trainers. Rather than centring programmes …
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Keeping the Compass Pointed at Dakar: Jayden Els’ Next Chapter
For King Price Xtreme rally driver Jayden Els, the destination has never changed. The route, however, has become far more demanding. Still only in his early twenties, Jayden has already built a motorsport résumé that many drivers spend decades chasing. From winning the 2017 Rotax Karting World Finals to claiming the Class T Championship in South African Rally Raid, his progression has been rapid. Yet the past two years have taught him that success in rally raid isn’t simply about speed. It’s about navigation, adaptation, and keeping your compass pointed firmly towards the horizon, even when the terrain becomes unpredictable. Today, racing with the backing of King Price Xtreme, one of South Africa’s most recognised motorsport teams and his long-standing sponsor, Jayden is entering a new phase of his career. Having also secured a seat with the Century Racing Factory Team, his focus is shifting increasingly towards international competition, with ambitions that stretch far beyond South Africa’s borders. “Gaining experience in the international field has definitely helped me learn as a driver,” he says. “I’ve become better at adapting to different terrains and understanding how the car changes in different conditions.” These lessons weren’t always learned the easy way. The 2024 and 2025 seasons delivered their share of setbacks, with several non-finishes preventing Jayden from achieving the championship result he had targeted. Rather than viewing the season as a disappointment, though, he sees it as one of the most important learning periods of his career. “It was a huge character-building season,” he explains. “It helped me grow mentally, taught me to keep fighting, and reminded me to never give up.” International racing also exposed him to some of rally’s toughest environments, including dunes and open desert racing. Those experiences sharpened both his technical abilities and his understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest …
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The Creator Economy Is Producing a New Generation of Jobs
The creator economy is often discussed as if it belongs only to influencers, podcasters, YouTubers, and people with large followings. That misses the deeper change taking place. What is happening now is not simply the arrival of new platforms but the reshaping of creative work itself. The type of jobs emerging from the creator economy will not only be new titles, but also existing roles stretched into new forms. The multi-skilled creator is becoming the norm In digital content production, the old boundaries are becoming less useful. The industry increasingly needs people who can shoot, edit, write, produce, package, and adapt content across platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, podcasts, vodcasts, and whatever comes next. It means creatives must understand how content moves through the ecosystem. Each platform has its own logic, pacing, and audience behaviour. The creative professional who understands those differences has an advantage. We are in a multi-hyphenate world now. For young creatives, versatility has become a critical part of employability. The producer is no longer only producing the show Radio shows this clearly. A show must live on air, on social media, on podcast platforms, on video, and in short-form digital moments. That has given rise to the digital producer. This person thinks about how a show translates beyond the broadcast. What becomes a clip? What becomes a podcast? What works as a visual moment? How does the show find expression on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, or any other space where audiences spend time? The same pattern is visible across the creative economy. The job is no longer only to make content. It is to understand where that content will live and how people will encounter it. Sound, screens, and AI are creating new roles In audio, spatial sound is a significant growth area. As spatial audio becomes more common, mixing engineers will need to understand how to place listeners inside a sound …
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Winter’s Here and South Africa’s Roads Just Got More Dangerous for Cyclists
As World Bicycle Month and Safety Month converge in June, South African roads enter their most dangerous period for cyclists: winter. Reduced daylight combined with heavy rainfall in some regions and increased dust and smog in others, along with deteriorating infrastructure, creates challenging conditions. Michael Foster, King Price Xtreme mountain biker, navigates these conditions often and sees the dangers firsthand. “South Africa’s road conditions are difficult all year round, but they get even more dangerous in winter,” he says. “While the King Price Xtreme team competes off-road, we often train on-road, and we’re also drivers. We see the same worrying behaviour from all road users.” Winter changes how South Africans use roads. Reduced daylight means commuters travel more often in low-light conditions, while rain, dust, smog, potholes, and broken street- and traffic-lights create additional hazards. For cyclists, who overwhelmingly share roads with cars, buses, and trucks because there are very few dedicated lanes for bicycles, these conditions become even more difficult to navigate. The scale of the challenge is significant: More than 2,000 cyclists died on South African roads between 2018 and 2022, with low light conditions accounting for a large proportion of these fatalities. At the same time, June and July see peak participation in road cycling events, meaning more riders are training during the country’s most hazardous season. What cyclists can do differently For cyclists, visibility becomes the first priority. Research from the UK Department for Transport found that high-visibility clothing can reduce the risk of collision by up to 38% in low-light conditions. Foster says this is especially relevant in South Africa, where many riders train or commute at dawn and dusk: “Cyclists often think visibility is only about seeing the road ahead. In winter, it’s also about making sure drivers can see you early enough to react.” Lighting matters …
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Stay Cosy and Cautious This Winter
Winter has a way of inviting us in. Sofas feel softer, blankets are fluffier, and families get closer as we all spend more time indoors. But, while we turn our homes into snug retreats, it’s worth remembering that winter comfort can come with a few hidden risks if we don’t look properly. “Cold weather changes how we use our homes,” says Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance. “We bring out appliances that have been packed away, and we use more electricity. This is where small oversights can turn into bigger issues.” Start with the things that bring the heat. Electric blankets and heaters are dusted off after months of disuse, and Van Vuuren suggests looking for worn cords, cracked plugs, or loose connections before switching them on: “When it comes to electric blankets, even small frays or exposed wiring can be dangerous, so replacement is always the safer option if anything looks less-than-perfect.” Gas heaters come with their own set of precautions: Only use cylinders and gas from reputable suppliers, and always keep a window slightly open to allow airflow and prevent the build-up of harmful gases. Then, look at the things impacted by water. Freezing conditions can affect geysers and pipes, increasing the chance of leaks or bursts. Van Vuuren advises you to stay alert for water marks on ceilings, damp patches on walls, or changes in water pressure, because catching these issues early can prevent more serious damage later. When it gets cold outside, many households start to dry their washing indoors, often over heaters, but this can lead to a fire risk and create excess moisture in the air. This moisture can, in turn, lead to mould, which can damage belongings and harm your health. A dehumidifier is a safer and more energy-efficient way to dry clothes while keeping your indoor air breathable. Then comes what Van Vuuren calls ‘cosy chaos’. Heaters hum, kettles boil, stews simmer, and all the entertainment devices …
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Fuel Price Volatility Reshapes Farm Risk
South African farmers are no strangers to volatility, but the current pressure around diesel is hitting at the heart of daily operations. While there is no nationwide diesel shortage, supply constraints in some regions, combined with steep price increases, are tightening margins at a time when many producers are already under strain from extreme weather conditions coupled with rising input costs. Diesel is one of the biggest operating expenses on a farm, accounting for roughly 15% of operational costs. It powers almost every stage of production, from planting and spraying to harvesting and transport. The impact stretches far beyond tractors and harvesters. Fertiliser, seed, and harvested produce all rely on road or rail freight, meaning fuel increases ripple through the entire agricultural value chain. The latest increases have been particularly severe. Diesel rose by more than 32% in April, followed by another jump of R5.27 per litre in May, pushing prices above R32 per litre in some areas. For many farmers, the timing could hardly be worse. Excessive out-of-season rain in parts of Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga delayed harvesting, leaving producers racing against both the weather and escalating operational costs. Kobus Stapelberg, Head of Agri Insurance at King Price Insurance, says fuel is not just another expense on a farm: “It affects every decision a farmer makes, from logistics and labour to how often machinery moves and how efficiently operations are planned.” One of the major concerns is that fuel-related disruptions are uninsurable. Crop insurance typically covers risks such as hail, drought, or excessive rainfall, but delays caused by fuel supply interruptions fall outside the scope of insurance. This reality is forcing farmers to focus more closely on controllable risks. Stapelberg says better planning and sharper operational discipline can make a meaningful difference. “Risk management becomes critical during periods like this,” …
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Planet Fitness in Partnership With Discovery Vitality Brings the Hybrid Games Back to Cavendish Square
Simulation Saturday is coming to Cavendish Square on the 04 July 2026. On 04 July 2026, the Cavendish Square parking lot will be transformed into a full race-day arena as Planet Fitness hosts one of its most anticipated Season 1 Hybrid Games events. Heats will kick off at 09:00 and the energy will keep building right through to 13:00. The music will be loud, the atmosphere will be electric, and the only question is whether you’ll be on the start line or cheering from the sidelines, both are more than welcome. And if you happen to be at Cavendish Square for an entirely different reason that morning? Consider yourself lucky. This is the kind of thing you’ll stop and watch whether you planned to or not. More Than a Competition: It’s an Experience Simulation Saturday is not a quiet event. It is a full sensory experience, the kind that spills out of its venue and pulls people in from every direction. Expect a carefully curated soundtrack from our highly requested DJ, DJ BamBam, who keeps the energy high from the first heat to the last sprint, a pumped crowd that gets louder with every finisher, and the kind of atmosphere that turns spectators into supporters within minutes of arriving. This is what Planet Fitness has always believed: that training is more powerful when it’s shared. When the music is right, when the crowd is behind you, and when the clock is running, people find something extra. Simulation Saturday at Cavendish Square is built to create exactly that moment. What to Expect on the Day Heats are staggered from 09:00 through to 13:00. Six stations. Twenty-three minutes. Run, SkiErg, Walking Lunges with Sandbag, Row, and Wall Balls. 2 minutes max effort at each, with 1 minute rest in between. Best totals logged, with top Male and Female per age group qualifying for the finals in November. USN and Discovery Vitality activation stands will also be featured on the day to hand out samples, treats and hampers. Want to Be on the Start Line? …