Every two years, a very peculiar and eye-catching procession travels 2000kms in a wide loop from Pretoria to Cape Town. This group is diverse in age, language, nationality, appearance and mode of transport but united in purpose. These are the pioneers of solar energy, of zero emission, clean-powered vehicles. They consist of universities, schools, corporations and private individuals with a common dream: making solar powered vehicles a reality in everyday life. They are the brave pioneers of the Sasol Solar Challenge. Teams from South Africa, Australia, China, Japan, The Netherlands, and the USA are expected in 2018. Teams will set off from Pretoria on 22 September and finish in Stellenbosch on 29 September. 22 September: Pretoria – Sasolburg – Kroonstad 23 September: Kroonstad – Winburg – Bloemfontein 24 September: Bloemfontein – Edenburg – Gariep Dam 25 September: Gariep Dam – Middelburg – Graaff-Reinet 26 September: Graaff-Reinet – Jansenville – Port Elizabeth 27 Se...