Central Chapter’s Charity Outride in Aid of Wet Nose Animal Shelter

ALL motorcycle riders who wish to gather at the designated assembly points before riding to the final assembly point - please refer to the bottom of this message. ASSEMBLY POINTS The final assembly point is Jan Ellis Total Energies just off the N14 highway at the R515 off-ramp. It is also shown on Google Maps as Alzu Feeds Rayton and KFC Rayton, so please make sure you have the correct place. From here, it is about 1,8km to the Kakiebos Pub & Grill. We want to leave here no later than 09:30, and the following instructions will allow you to ride comfortably from...

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2024 Festive Season Message from the President

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2024 Dear beloved Wing Riders SA member and Motorcycle Enthusiast, As we reflect on 2024, it becomes evident that history often repeats itself, with this year being no exception. Once again, we experienced incredible highs and deeply painful lows. It is also evident that the highs are enjoyed for the first ten months of the year, with the lows typically following directly after the annual Wing Fling. Wing Riders SA bid final farewells to two cherished members of our family. Johan Hattingh passed away on 7 November at the age of 77, with his memorial service held on...

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We say a final goodbye to Rassie Sinden

18 April 1955 – 9 November 2024   Today, 16 November 2024, we gather with heavy hearts to say farewell to a true friend and brother in our motorcycle family, Wing Riders South Africa. Rassie joined us in January 2016, and from the moment he rolled in, he brought a warmth and loyalty that defined who he was. His passion for motorcycles was undeniable, but it was his love for his friends and his loyalty to each one of us that truly set him apart. He was always there – whether we needed a hand, a laugh, or someone to...

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We say a final goodbye to Johan Hattingh

23 October 1947 -  7 November 2024   Johan Hattingh, as a co-founder of Wing Riders SA forty-one years ago, left a profound legacy. Today, we must say goodbye to Johan, and what more can we say than thank you? Thank you for your legacy and the "Wings" badge you gifted to all our members this year, which you requested to remain part of WRSA’s emblems in the future. You made many friends in WRSA and travelled far and wide on your Gold Wings. Rest in peace, Johan. Your journey on earth is fulfilled and complete. To Johan's wife, children,...

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2024 Wing Fling

Written by Retha Roos Planning for this year’s “Dam Jam” began many months ago. Bikes were polished, extra chrome was ordered and fitted and, of course, some pretty lights were added for that extra flair. Then came the trip planning – when were we going to leave for our annual visit with our other Wing “chommas”? Trains or buses, also known as groups, also known as friends, were formed, each with their own agenda of arriving safely and without mishap at the Gariep Dam. For most, the fun started the moment we began planning outfits for the themed evening and,...

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