Independent on Saturday

A blerry lekker weekend of tough off-roading and camaraderie

outdoor fun

Every year for the last few decades, 4x4 enthusiasts have loaded up their gear and headed towards Rust de Winter to challenge their off-roading and mental prowess.

Now in its 42nd year and sponsored by Toyota for the 30th consecutive year, it’s become a landmark event on the calendar for family and friends, whether in massively modified rigs or stock standard daily drives.

My partner and I competed for the first time last year in a Hilux courtesy of Toyota and were this year allocated a

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