{"id":7476,"date":"2026-05-22T10:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=7476"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:19:54","slug":"exxaro-riders-shine-at-cape-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/exxaro-riders-shine-at-cape-epic\/","title":{"rendered":"Exxaro riders shine at Cape Epic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CapeEpicBanner.jpg\" title=\"CapeEpicBanner\" width=\"1280\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CapeEpicBanner.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CapeEpicBanner-980x369.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CapeEpicBanner-480x181.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-8110\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_0 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_0 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_clickable et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">#<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Back to all articles<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_1 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_1 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue023<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">May 2026<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Exxaro riders shine at Cape Epic<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The 2026 Absa Cape Epic showcased how opportunity, resilience and development continue to create lasting impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The Absa Cape Epic once again delivered eight days of endurance racing across the rugged terrain of the Western Cape, testing resilience, teamwork and mental strength at the highest level. For the past 13 years, Exxaro has proudly partnered with the event as the Official Development Partner, helping create pathways for emerging riders to compete and grow on one of the sport\u2019s biggest stages.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Exxaro Development Jersey riders delivered standout performances across both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories. Tsholofelo Nkosi and Bontle Phepiso successfully defended their 2025 title to secure back-to-back victories in the Women\u2019s Exxaro Jersey category, while Ethan Michaels and Damon Terblanche claimed first place in the men\u2019s competition. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4945-18.jpg\" title=\"DSC_4945-18\" width=\"1000\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4945-18.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4945-18-980x692.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4945-18-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7835\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4854-41.jpg\" title=\"DSC_4854-41\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4854-41.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4854-41-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC_4854-41-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7833\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The event also celebrated important personal milestones, including Mothekgi Makgatho joining the prestigious Amabubesi class after completing his third Cape Epic, an achievement reserved for riders who embody perseverance and long-term commitment to the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond podium finishes, the race continues to reflect our long-standing belief that development is about creating meaningful opportunities, building confidence and helping people reach their full potential. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fun-Sidemage.jpg\" title=\"Fun Sidemage\" width=\"400\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fun-Sidemage.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fun-Sidemage-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-7824\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Why this matters<\/strong>: By investing in development platforms like the Cape Epic, Exxaro helps create opportunities that extend far beyond sport, empowering talent and opening pathways for long-term growth and achievement.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module 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