I experience the driven will of Donovan to compete and to make a success of every challenge he may face. Work hard – Play hard and Never say Never all the way to the end!

My first introduction to Donovan van de Langenberg was in 2007  on a construction project in Claremont Cape Town whilst he was working for LJ le Roux Industries in the capacity as a project manager.  This specific project was immensely challenging from both a technical, operational, budget and program perspective. All the odds were against… Read more “His Commitment is Unquestionable”

Donovan completed each stage of all 5 races with no medical injuries or mechanical failures. He balances speed and navigation, while managing his machine successfully. I have no doubt that Donovan will overcome every challenge, complete any and every race, and be a great ambassador for the sport.

To compete and complete the Dakar is not just a physical challenge but also a mental challenge. I would say it is 40% physical and 60% mental. Donovan’s attitude is right towards this giant challenge and I’m confident to write the newsflash now that Donovan will fulfill his dream. My advice (which worked for me)… Read more “Donovan will fulfill his dream”

First met Donovan at the Amageza in 2015, it was my first rally, I was having a tough time around day 4/5 and when I met him he was all smiles and happiness, then my team mates told me he was running “Malle Moto” and I had a new-found respect for a guy that could… Read more “Commits to Everything He Does”

We’ve shared loads of adventures together and most of those were on two wheels chasing dust clouds. Most passionate and determined guy I know.

Tough as nails. Always at the end. What makes Donavan stand out to me is his ability to make a plan and adapt to the challenge. His bike broke down 1 morning on the start line in Khang Botswana, Amegeza 2015. Donavan striped the whole bike found problem and finished the night. Long before a… Read more “Tough as Nails”

Having spent many days riding/racing with Donovan, one can only be inspired by him. He is a Fearless, Daring, Bold, Confident, Adventurous, courageous…..a man with Balls! I cannot wait to see him on the starting line of the 2018 Dakar and to be there in Spirit the day when he will cross that finish line!… Read more “My Amageza Malle Moto Brother!”

Donny must be the toughest guy out I have ever met, Vasbyt is his second name.

Having raced with Donovan over the past few years I have been fortunate to witness him overcome many challenges. From a wire strung across a riverbed in 2013 that nearly took his head off to racing through the night in 2015 when in Botswana, many riders got lost after an unclear section on the road… Read more “A rider every South African could be proud of”

Donovan – your courage is inspiring. Best of luck on your adventure. If you can dream it, you can do it!

He is an awesome father and a great husband. The love of my life!! If anyone can do this thing “Malle Moto” it is Donovan. He is determined to fulfill his dream with all of us behind him. I have full faith in him to pull this off as he is not a quitter and can think… Read more “The Love of My Life!”