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Spinning pioneer revs up South Africa's petrolheads

Niels Eixler
February 7, 2025

Meet Eddie Rasta — mechanic, driver, and local legend keeping the peace through mad drifts and clouds of tire smoke. Eddie's skill behind the wheel, and lots of burning rubber, bring excitement and inspiration to Cape Town's Elsies River community.

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South Africa: Role model for a transport revolution? — REV

South Africa: Role model for a transport revolution? — REV

REV & Engine Africa are in Cape Town to find out how innovative the transport systems are and what's the best way to get around on your daily commute. We’ll check the public transport system, ask people about their daily life experiences, take a ride on a popular minibus, join the innovative electric three-wheel delivery-vehicle company MellowVans & visit South African spinning legend Eddie Rasta.
Cars and TransportationDecember 18, 202426:04 min
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