Car spinning champion Katra celebrate birthday in style

Limpopo Car spinning sensation King Katra, real name Katlego Mokgoshi, from Seshego outside Polokwane celebrated 10 years in the game in style on Saturday. King Katra hosted a spin bash at Polokwane Showgrounds.

Some of the spinners included Mano, Renzo, Sam Sam, Austin, Panjaro, Lance XXX, Curtis, Mr Elvis, Team BGB, Naseem Feroz and Zameer, and many more.

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King Katra started car spinning at the age of 14 following in the footsteps of his father, Pux Setsiba, one of the city’s best spinners. The 25-year-old is well known for his unique stunts.

In 2020, King Katra won the 2020 Red Bull Shay’ iMoto title, a competition that showcases the skills of South African car spinners. He secured the victory after a battle in the final against Eddie Rasta.

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Also in attendance on Saturday, was the MEC the Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Funani Jerry Maseko.

“In a significant move to elevate car spinning as a recognized sporting code, the Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Funani Jerry Maseko had recently joined the Katra’s birthday spin bash at Polokwane Showgrounds,” said the department on Facebook.

“This initiative aligns with the national department’s intention to formalize and promote the much-envisaged motorsport as a recognized sporting code. The intended formalisation aims to address safety concerns and to establish regulated environments for the sport’s practice. The MEC’s efforts also underscore a unified approach to elevating car spinning from its grassroots origins to a celebrated sporting code.”