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Top Gear

Top Gear Bakkie Wars
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/ 4 August 2023

Top Gear Bakkie Wars

South Africans are crazy about bakkies – we tested 10 of the best out there

By Special Reports
Why good governance is key for countries facing climate disruption
Article
/ 16 April 2020

Why good governance is key for countries facing climate disruption

More droughts and floods, driven by climate change, will expose competing political pressures.

By Sipho Kings
‘Top Gear’ presenter Jeremy Clarkson suspended after ‘punch’
Article
/ 11 March 2015

‘Top Gear’ presenter Jeremy Clarkson suspended after ‘punch’

The controversial TV host was suspended by the BBC after a "fracas" with a producer. He was already on a final warning after alleged racist comments.

By Staff Reporter
UK union calls for Jeremy Clarkson’s head
Article
/ 1 December 2011

UK union calls for Jeremy Clarkson’s head

A British trade union is demanding that the BBC fire Jeremy Clarkson over comments that striking public sector workers should be shot.

By Jill Lawless
Acidic Top Gear defends uncool, ‘aided’ electric car test
Article
/ 3 August 2011

Acidic Top Gear defends uncool, ‘aided’ electric car test

Jeremy Clarkson has angrily defended an episode of <i>Top Gear</i> in which he deliberately runs out of power in Nissan’s Leaf electric car.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 February 2011

BBC defends Mexico jokes on Top Gear

The BBC has apologised to the Mexican ambassador to London for remarks made about him on a TV show — but defended its jokes about the country.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 February 2011

Mexico complains about Top Gear’s ‘offensive’ slurs

Mexico’s ambassador in London has written a furious letter to BBC bosses to complain about "offensive and xenophobic" comments made on <i>Top Gear</i>

By Michael Holden
Battle of the brands: Madiba vs Top Gear
Article
/ 12 March 2010

Battle of the brands: Madiba vs Top Gear

A row has broken out between the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the local event organisers who brought <i>Top Gear</i> to South Africa last month.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 22 January 2010

‘Crap’, but captivating

Patrick Barkham explains why international TV phenomenon <em>Top Gear</em> is more than just a television show.

By Patrick Barkham
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/ 22 June 2009

And Top Gear’s mystery driver is …

After years of keeping his identity secret, Michael Schumacher has revealed he is ”The Stig”, the anonymous test driver from Top Gear.

By Staff Reporter

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