What South African Cross Country Moto Round 4 Report
Where Mafikeng
When Saturday 22 August 2026
Community South Africa National

KTM, Team Tork Craft star in Cross Country National

Team Tork Craft starred while KTM painted Mafikeng orange, when the fourth round South African Cross Country Championship backed by Tork Craft Tools visited the Northwest for its annual semidesert race on Saturday.

It was close overall as Matthew Wilson rode his KTM home to a commanding twelve minute victory over Peter Karam’s Yamaha and John Botha’s KTM in a 450 cc OR1 1-2-3. Cobus Bester was first OR3 man home in fourth to make it a KTM double from OR1 pace man Scott Heygate, who was delayed by a puncture on his KTM. Second in OR3, Janco van Niekerk OR3 was sixth on his KTM.

Seniors winner, Marco Cocci was next home on his Yamaha from second in OR3, Alecz Grobbelaar’s Yamaha and second in Seniors, Beau Levey’s Yamaha. 350cc OR2 winner Francois van der Vyver closed of the top ten overall on his KTM. Behind him, Murray Smith led Liam Scheepers to a 125cc High School Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamaha 1-2.

Masters winner Warrick van Schalkwyk’s Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamaha rode home thirteenth on the road ahead of OR3 lad Jake Pretorius’ Pepson Kawasaki. And speaking of OR3, Ride Train Race Tork Craft lass Sharisma Kriel took the Ladies win once again aboard her Yamaha.

Moving on to the Junior action, it was another brilliant day for Team Tork Craft. Rayden Woolls rode his Team Tork Craft Husqvarna home to a fine maiden National Cross Country class victory. Behind him, Ruald Potgieter’s Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamaha, and Lourens Erasmus’ Tork Craft RTR KTM made it a team 1-2-3.

RTR lad Ulrich Sterley’s Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamaha also took the 65cc win ahead of Rogan Mathews’ Yamaha and Liam Sterley’s Tork Craft RTR Husqvarna. And Julian van den Berg led Travis Levey and Retief Swart to a Yamaha 85cc Junior 1-2-3. Away from the Cross Country, Team Tork Craft’s Cooper Jordaan meanwhile completed a great weekend with third in Saturday’s Bloemfontein 50 cc Minicross.

While Tork Craft Tools is a proud sponsor to the South African National Cross Country Championship, Team Tork Craft is also actively involved in the Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamaha team as well as with Tony Riddell’s broad Ride Train Race academy team of riders.

Issued on behalf of Team Tork Craft

Photography by: Action in Motion

What South African Motocross Round 5 Report
Where Rover Raceway, Gqebehra
When Saturday 15 August 2026
Community South Africa National

Podiums all-round in Gqeberha National Motocross

Team Tork Craft enjoyed another golden weekend at the fifth round of the South African National Motocross championship at the Rover raceway in Gqeberha on Saturday. A positive weekend all round was headlined by Team Tork Craft Husqvarna’s Mackenzie Bam making another clean sweep to lay one hand on the 2026 South African Ladies Motocross championship. Caitlin Parkes came home fourth on her Tork Craft RTR KTM.

Keeping his championship chances alive meantime, Slade Smith rode his Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamahas to second for the day in both 450cc open class MX1 and quarter-litre MX2. Luke Grundy was fourth in MX2 for Team Tork Craft Husqvarna. His 85cc Motocross teammate Rayden Woolls was another rider to end a fine podium second in a busy day in that class.

Tork Craft RTR trio Hanru du Plessis’ KTM came home fifth, Tommy Wotherspoon’s Husqvarna seventh, Lourens Erasmus’ KTM eighth and ?Adam Meyer’s KTM 13th in the 85s, while Damien Kritzinger’s Tork Craft RTR KTM was 11th in the 65 Motocross. Tork Craft Yamaha quartet, Max Fourie ended ninth in 125cc High School motocross ahead of, Deruk van Aswegen and Branden van Wyk in 11th and 12th and Cameron Stuckie 17th.

“Rover was another excellent day for Team Tork Craft and the RTR Academy,” team principal Tony Riddell concludes. “Sandy as always, the track was perfect for the day and we had an awesome weekend. There were a few unnecessary crashes and some poor starts but everyone got across the line and several riders enjoyed their best outings of the season.

“We also hosted another Tork Craft Development Day at Chestnut Park last week, where we had a number of first timers and several other riders wanting to learn. So yes, all in all August has been a very good month for Team Tork Craft so far.”

Title sponsor to the factory Sigmafix Tork Craft Yamaha and Husqvarna Junior Teams, Tork Craft also backs several other South African motocross and cross country riders. A partner to the South African Cross Country Championship, Team Tork Craft furthermore sponsors, supports, nurtures, and trains several more riders through Tony Riddell’s Ride Train Race motocross academy.

Issued on behalf of Team Tork Craft

The 2026 MSA SA National Cross Country Motorcycle Championship heads to Mahikeng this weekend for Round 4 of the championship, with racing taking place on 21 and 22 August.

The event will be held at Farm Twyfelhoek in Mahikeng, where riders from across the country will line up for another weekend of national championship competition.

The weekend gets underway on Friday with registration and scrutineering, followed by the Senior National Bikes Time Trial. Saturday will see the Junior and Senior National competitors take to the course, with racing continuing through to the afternoon before the prize-giving.

Round 4 will cater for a wide range of classes, from 50cc, 65cc, Junior 85cc and Senior 85cc in the junior category through to High School, Ladies, Seniors, Masters, and the OR1, OR2, OR3 and OPEN classes.

With the championship now reaching its fourth round, riders will be looking to make the most of the Mahikeng terrain as they continue their campaigns for national championship points.

For more information on the event, entries and the latest updates, visit http://www.saxcnationals.co.za.

Young riders and beginners will have the chance to experience the excitement of motocross and enduro in a fun and supportive setting at the upcoming FIM Supported MSA Mini-X & Mini-E Training Day, taking place on Saturday, 15 August at Rover Motorcycle Club.

Training starts at 9:00 am and is free of charge, making it a great opportunity for riders to learn the basics, build confidence and experience the enjoyment of motorsport on two wheels.
The friendly trainers will guide riders through the basics of motocross and enduro, helping them develop their riding ability, build confidence and discover what the sport is all about in a safe and welcoming environment.

Riders will also receive a sweet pack, prize, certificate and medal as part of the day’s activities.

Whether you are new to motocross or enduro or simply looking to develop your riding, the Mini-X & Mini-E Training Day is a great way to learn, ride and have fun.

Training starts at 9:00 am.

For more information, contact Mandy Grobler at Mandy.Grobler@novusmedia.co.za.

Proudly supported by FIM.