South Africa
Latest pigeon racing news and race results from South Africa's top fanciers and international one loft performances.
Bontebok Lofts Strikes Gold - Inside Arnu Viljoen's Diaz OLR Race 7 Victory
Arnu Viljoen's Bontebok Lofts has done it again - 'Low Risk' takes 1st place in Diaz OLR Race 7, Qumbu 352km, at 1375.56 m/min. Bred from an Ultra Ace Diaz father and 5th Ultra Ace Diaz mother, and backed by DNA testing that selects for recovery, it's a win that runs in the blood.
'BAKBEEN' The New Breeding Sensation at Die Painters (ZA)
'BAKBEEN' son of 'BLUE WHIP', is a resilient Union Sprint Ace. His elite offspring include THE FIX (2021 Diaz OLR Enduro winner), PILOT (1st, 2026 Diaz OLR 6th Race), and BAKKOP (1st Gauteng West Combine vs 1,300+ birds), proving the fighting spirit of this legendary bloodline.
SAIPR Lofts Winter Season 2026: Hotspot 1 Gets Off to a Flying Start
The 2026 SAIPR Lofts Winter Season is underway with the Bultfontein Hotspot. This report covers the race overview, including, top performers, and the latest Velocity News rankings. We also announce the Fancier of the Race and our Pigeon of the Week winners.
Carnival Winter Series 2026 Kicks Off in Style: Derick and Jakkals Claim Race 1 Victory
Carnival Winter One Loft's Race 1 is in the books — clear winter skies, a stacked Top 10 Arrivals list, a new Velocity News Fancier of the Race, a Follow Up Ranking shake-up, this week's Pigeon of the Week podium, and what it all means for the fanciers Looking Ahead. Full breakdown inside.
SFOLR Race 3 Report:Team Phillips 1st & 2nd With Almost 3minutes Break-Away
Race 3 Groblershoop 565km, Team Phillips claimed the win and swept both the Velocity News Fancier of the Race and Pigeon of the Week, edging out Austin Powers and JJ Botha on the podium, while Eddie Ferreira topped the Follow Up Ranking ahead of Jordaan & De Beer and Bruce Lord.
Race 6 Diaz OLR: Stear Painter Collects Yet Another OLR Victory
Race 6 is in the books. Stear Painter's 'PILOT' took the win, while Gavin Rous was named Velocity News Fancier of the Race. De Kruik Sindikaat and Loft Einkamerer rounded out the podium. Kasouga's 'Evolved' was named Pigeon of the Week.