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Dunlop Sure provides South African drivers with “damaged beyond repair” offer
Potholes, debris, and hazards on South African roads increase the likelihood of tyre damage, necessitating the need for cover against unexpected damage and costs in situations out of drivers’ control. 26 Nov 2024 Read more

Dunlop Tyres SA partners with MasterDrive to promote road safety excellence
Dunlop Tyres SA is proud to announce its partnership with specialised and advanced driver training programmes provider, MasterDrive, for The African Road Safety Summit, taking place on 31 October 2024, and the 2024 MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards on 20 November 2024. 31 Oct 2024 Read more

Dunlop hands over new classrooms to Ladysmith School
In just a few weeks the final bell of term four will ring, not just for the holiday season for Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School in uMnambithi (formerly known as Ladysmith) but for the start of an exciting new school year bolstered by the construction of a much-needed new classroom block by Dunlop Tyres SA. 21 Oct 2024 Read more

Dunlop Tyres SA partners with the Road Freight SME Summit to drive growth and sustainability
Dunlop Tyres SA is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the second Annual Road Freight SME Summit, reaffirming its commitment to empowering local businesses. 8 Oct 2024 Read more

Dunlop unveils the SP Touring R1 L
Dunlop Tyres SA launched its latest tyre innovation, the Dunlop SP Touring R1 L tyres into the local and African passenger tyre market. This new-generation tyre for 15-inch tyres and below, is specially manufactured in South Africa to meet the unique demands of local road conditions. 30 Sep 2024 Read more

Dunlop wins respected Ask Afrika Orange Index award, reinforcing commitment to customer excellence
Dunlop Tyres South Africa celebrates being named the Industry winner of the Vehicle Consumables category in the respected 2024/25 Ask Afrika Orange Index®. This special award is a testament to Dunlop's dedication to delivering outstanding customer service and customer experiences. 26 Sep 2024 Read more

Prepare for a safe holiday on the roads
As the school holidays start this week and Heritage Day is around the corner, many South Africans will use this opportunity for a mini-break of fun road trips and family get-togethers. With more of us hitting the road during this time, Dunlop Tyres SA urges drivers to inspect their vehicles, particularly the condition of their tyres. 20 Sep 2024 Read more

Bryn Roberts’ Coast 2 Congo adventure with Dunlop Tyres
Well-known local adventurer Bryn Roberts has set off on an epic solo adventure bike ride from Durban’s sunny coast to the mighty Congo River. On his trusty KTM 1090 adventure bike and his camping gear strapped tight, Roberts will rely on Dunlop's TrailMax Mission-sponsored tyres to traverse the wide-open 5,000-kilometre roads and trails on his journey. 13 Aug 2024 Read more

Young Joshua Moore revs up South Africa's racing circuit
Imagine being under 122cm tall, stepping up from karting into mainstream circuit racing, and becoming one of the youngest drivers in South Africa at the Volkswagen Rookie Cup, all before your 14th birthday. This is exactly what Gqeberha-born karting champion Joshua Moore has achieved, and he’s just getting started… 8 Aug 2024 Read more

Here’s what happens to your car’s tyres in wet weather - and how you can keep safe
As large parts of South Africa remain in the tight grip of several cold fronts – bringing torrential rain, damaging winds, icy conditions and disruptive snowfall that’s led to the weather service issuing flooding warnings – drivers are forced to navigate wet roads and unfamiliar conditions as they get to work, school and home. 10 Jul 2024 Read more

Don’t fit the wrong tyre profile this holiday
With the school mid-year break upon us, your vehicle may take on extra duty for road trips, play dates and fun days out. Before heading out, take time to prepare your vehicle and fit the right tyre profile, tailored to both your vehicle and your type of driving, to significantly enhance your vehicle’s performance, handling, ride comfort, fuel efficiency, and overall safety on the road. 1 Jul 2024 Read more

Teen motorsport driver Dhivyen Naidoo is set on cementing his name on motorsport
Rising star 16-year-old Dhivyen Naidoo from Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, is carving a name for himself in the motorsport industry. He started go-karting at age six, earned his KZN colours at age 11 and became the youngest of four racers to represent South Africa at the FIA Motorsport Games in France at age 14. He is now thriving in his second season in the Dunlop-sponsored Volkswagen Rookie Cup. 1 Jul 2024 Read more

Sumitomo Rubber factory tour programme gets into high gear for Youth Month
In celebration of Youth Month, 60 Grade 9 learners from Colenso Combined School were led on a fascinating journey into the world of tyre manufacturing at Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s (SRSA) Dunlop Tyres plant in Ladysmith. The educational tour, arranged by SRSA as part of its Factory Tour Programme for local schools, provided learners with a firsthand glimpse into the science and technology behind these essential vehicle components responsible for keeping vehicles and millions of South Africans safe on our roads. 21 Jun 2024 Read more

Driven to win – Chloe Stuart’s journey from a battery-operated car to the DOE Formula Vee
There appears to be no age barrier when it comes to the love of racing because at 18 months old, well before she could speak, Chloe Stuart was drifting in the battery-operated car her parents bought her. At age 7, she moved onto quad biking and vocalised her dream of wanting to race. Her dad, Barry Stuart, a former endurance kart racer, bought her her first kart and she’s never looked back ever since. Today, at age 14, and celebrating her 15th birthday on 7 June, Chloe is the youngest female competitor on the Regional Tour this year. 10 Jun 2024 Read more

Over 100 youth to benefit from Dunlop’s Business in a Box in KZN Premier-backed partnership
Dunlop Tyres’ entrepreneurship booster programme – Business in a Box (BIBs) – has been selected as a strategic employment initiative by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier’s Office under the Youth Development Fund. 17 young entrepreneurs, after a rigorous selection process, have benefited from the partnership to own a Dunlop Business in a Box tyre fitment facility. The partnership aims to provide entrepreneurship opportunities to the youth, equip them with the tools and guidance to sustain a business, and contribute to job creation. 2 May 2024 Read more

Be a responsible driver this long weekend
South Africans break for the long weekend this week, and popular regions such as Durban and Cape Town will see a peak in high traffic volumes. This long weekend, Dunlop Tyres SA urges drivers to be responsible on the road, with a few basic road safety practices. 28 Mar 2024 Read more

South African Touring Cars’ youngest driver, Anthony Pretorius, ready to take to the track
Grade 11 learner Anthony Pretorius grew up around the racetrack, so it’s no surprise that at 17 years old, he’s already taken to the steering wheel. On the road to wrapping up his schooling career next year, Pretorius’ dreams of pursuing racing are within his reach, with his latest achievement as the youngest driver in the newly rebranded South African Touring Cars series. 14 Mar 2024 Read more

Dunlop partners with Extreme SuperCars for an exhilarating 2024 racing season
Backed by a product line of ultra-high-performance tyres, Dunlop Tyres SA is excited to announce its sponsorship of one of South Africa’s fastest and most exhilarating circuit motor racing categories - the high-octane Extreme SuperCars racing series at the National Extreme Festival. 1 Mar 2024 Read more

RAF empowers Polokwane traffic officers through tyre safety workshop
As part of their joint Treads on Track road safety initiative launched last year, the Road Accident Fund (RAF), in partnership with the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), hosted a tyre safety awareness workshop for traffic and road safety officers in Polokwane on Thursday, 8 February 2024. During the session, the RAF and SATMC enhanced the knowledge of traffic and road safety officers through practical demonstrations aimed at improving tyre safety amongst motorists. The tyre safety awareness workshop was followed by a roadblock on Friday, 09 February 2024, during which the traffic officers applied what they had learned from the workshop. 22 Feb 2024 Read more

Dunlop Ladysmith operators gain global expertise in tyre making
Eight operators together with their foreman from Sumitomo Rubber South Africa's (SRSA) Dunlop Ladysmith plant have wasted no time in applying their new expertise after a six-week training programme at Sumitomo Rubber Thailand (SRT). Equipped with advanced skills to operate the Ladysmith plant's critical new 3-stage making machines, they're already leading the charge on the shop floor. 15 Feb 2024 Read more


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