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Tschops Sipuka is a legendary racing champion who was born and bred in the in the rural village of Qumbu, Eastern Cape. He started Motorsport in 1998 and he has been in Motorsport to date.

The Kyalami 9-hour race is back in Kyalami, and sees Eastern Cape racing legend ; Tschops Sipuka and his black team , made up of Xolile Letlaka and Philip Kekana, claim their sport in this highly contested undyed sport.
28 Jan 2022 English South Africa Technology · Music

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