Entrepreneur and renowned South African fashion influencer Kefilwe Mabote is taking her love of fast cars to the racetrack.
Her exclusive motorsport and lifestyle experience, THE APEX CLUB, is taking over South Africa’s most iconic circuit, the legendary Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
The event is curated by Mabote’s luxury automotive platform, Kefi Wheel Torque. It runs alongside the thrilling South African Endurance Series finale, the prestigious Kyalami 9 Hour.
A fusion of luxury and high-speed racing
THE APEX CLUB is not a standard race-day experience. It replaces traditional grandstand seating with a private members’ club atmosphere.
Guests can expect a dynamic blend of high-speed endurance racing, high fashion, live music, fine dining, and curated networking.
The experience also features a scenic breakfast run and a convoy of luxury, high-performance supercars.
For Mabote, this venture is an extension of a passion that goes beyond simply admiring beautiful cars. It is about creating spaces where car culture, fashion, and good company intersect.
“Motorsport has always been about more than what happens on the track. It’s about the people, the style and the energy around it,” Mabote said.
“With THE APEX CLUB, we wanted to create a space where South Africa’s love of speed meets its love of culture, fashion and great company.
The Kyalami 9 Hour is the perfect stage, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests to a race day like no other.”
Championing women in motorsport
Beyond the glamour, THE APEX CLUB aims to make a cultural statement.
The event is specifically curated to bridge the gap in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Mabote’s platform is designed to make women and new audiences feel welcomed and celebrated in racing spaces.
It is a push to redefine who belongs on the track and in the VIP lounges.
Why it stands out in the local motor scene
The debut event operates in official collaboration with SAES and in partnership with JoburgStyle Media House.
It offers a distinct alternative for those looking for a different kind of race day. Guests at THE APEX CLUB enjoy premium lounges overlooking the pit lane.
The day features live DJs, interactive brand activations, and live race coverage on APEX TV.
With more than 10,000 attendees expected at the Kyalami 9 Hour, THE APEX CLUB will host around 500 VVIP guests, setting a new benchmark across South Africa’s vibrant motoring scene.
Tickets and hospitality tiers
Guests can choose between two exclusive hospitality tiers.
The VIP Experience is R2,500 per person. It includes exclusive access to the hospitality venue, premium circuit and pit-lane views, dedicated VIP bars, lounges, and live entertainment.
The VVIP Experience is R8,500 per person. It includes all VIP privileges plus access to the VVIP Apex Lounge.
VVIP guests receive reserved premium lounge seating, premium catering, and a complimentary premium beverage allocation. Priority parking is also available, subject to confirmation.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.co.za). Service fees are included, with free mobile ticket delivery.
A limit of 10 tickets per person applies. For VVIP group reservations, contact info@kefiwheeltorque.com.
About Kefi Wheel Torque and THE APEX CLUB
Kefi Wheel Torque is a luxury motorsport and lifestyle platform. It began as a celebration of automotive design and performance.
It has since grown into a curated experience for people who love cars and the culture, style and ambition that surround them.
THE APEX CLUB is Kefi Wheel Torque’s elevated paddock hospitality experience.
It reimagines race day as a premium lifestyle occasion, combining endurance racing with speed, style, music, technology and entertainment.
