November 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
South Africa’s spinning culture is preparing for a major celebration as Spinners Uprising takes over Wheelz n Smoke in Johannesburg South on 29 November 2026. Combining high-energy spinning showcases, entertainment personalities and music, the event promises a full day dedicated to automotive culture and the people who make it special.
Presented by One Day One Day, Spinners Uprising is positioning itself as a first-of-its-kind cultural motorsport experience, bringing together some of the country’s recognised spinning talent and entertainment personalities under one roof.
But beyond the smoke, horsepower and spectacular driving displays, the event represents something bigger: an opportunity to celebrate a distinctly South African automotive culture.
Spinning has developed into an important part of South Africa‘s automotive entertainment landscape. What spectators see as cars performing controlled slides, burnouts and precision manoeuvres is backed by years of practice, technical understanding and a strong connection between drivers and their machines.
It is also a culture with its own personalities, communities and following.
Spinners Uprising aims to bring these elements together through a live experience that extends beyond the traditional spinning showcase. By incorporating music, celebrity appearances and entertainment, organisers are creating an environment where motorsport enthusiasts and general entertainment audiences can share the same experience.
The event will feature an extensive lineup of spinning personalities, including Kutja, Katra, Sgora, Teka Famba, Vaaitjie, BGB (Bareng, Gotumile and Baatile), Muzi, Ghost, Prince, Ndaba, Seisa, Veejaro, Sparky, Ziko, Bamji, Eddie Boy, Chadas, Porra, Team Tamara, Team Tish, King Fred, Aaron, Somakepisi and Troubles.
For the spinning community, the gathering is an opportunity to see established names share the spotlight and bring their individual styles to one event.
Among the featured personalities is Gauteng male spinner Banele Surlman Ziqubu, popularly known as Aaron.
His inclusion adds another local talent story to an event built around recognising the personalities behind South Africa‘s spinning scene.
Spinners such as Aaron form part of a wider community where individual driving styles, vehicle preparation and the ability to entertain an audience contribute to a driver’s reputation.
As Spinners Uprising brings together talent from across the scene, the event provides an opportunity for these personalities to connect with fans and introduce their craft to audiences who may be experiencing live spinning for the first time.
One of the event’s biggest attractions is its combination of spinning and entertainment.
Popular South African comedian and television personality Mpho Popps joins Themba Mashinini, popularly known as Sgora, as host of the experience.
The celebrity lineup also features Jason, Mac G, Sol, Pretty Ugly and Khutso, adding another dimension to the event’s entertainment offering.
This crossover between automotive culture and mainstream entertainment could help spinning reach audiences beyond its established following.
It also reflects the growing potential of experiential motorsport events, where spectators are drawn not only by the action on the track but also by the atmosphere, personalities and shared cultural experience surrounding it.
For South African spinning, creating these connections could play an important role in attracting new supporters and giving the scene greater visibility.
The event takes place at Wheelz n Smoke Lifestyle, Kromvlei Corner, Klipriver Road (R556), Liefde en Vrede, Johannesburg South.
With gates opening at 10:00, attendees can expect a full day of spinning showcases, music, celebrity appearances and crowd entertainment.
The venue provides the setting for the different elements of the experience to come together, placing the cars, drivers and spectators at the centre of the action.
Spinners Uprising arrives with an ambitious idea: bringing automotive talent, entertainment and community culture together in one live experience.
For the drivers, it is another opportunity to showcase their skills and personalities. For fans, it offers a chance to experience the excitement of spinning alongside some of the names associated with the scene.
And for the wider South African motorsport community, events that celebrate local talent and culture can help create new opportunities for visibility, participation and growth.
On 29 November, the focus will be on the machines, the drivers and the atmosphere at Wheelz n Smoke.
Because South African spinning is not simply about what happens behind the steering wheel. It is about the culture, the community and the people who keep the wheels turning.
