Our intrepid roving reporter for all things clubs and day events Anton Posthumus is really getting around.
His latest adventure was a patch party for a very well known South African club.
Saturday, 25 October 2025 will go down as one of those bittersweet milestones in South African motorcycle history. For Prez Martinus and the brothers of the 420 Club, it was both a sad farewell and a proud new beginning.
The last day they’d wear their old colours before officially patching over to the MACS 1% Club.
With the Inkwazi Lodge near Roodeplaat once again hosting the event, the scene was set for a scorcher. Gates opened at 9 a.m., and riders and supporters rolled in for what would be remembered as a legendary Day Jol and Patch Party combo. The smell of petrol, sunscreen, and braai smoke hung thick in the air, exactly how any proper biker gathering should start.
Adding some flair to the day, a bikini bike wash drew plenty of attention (and water spray) as the mercury climbed. Johan and his food trailer kept the hunger at bay, while a variety of stalls catered to every kind of biker, from custom jewelry and cannabis gear to piercings and official MACS 1313 merch. For those wanting to commemorate the moment in ink, a tattoo artist was on hand to mark the occasion permanently.
The live entertainment set the perfect tone, kicking off with Vaaltaki, whose mix of acoustic folk and biker blues got the crowd tapping boots and clinking bottles. Later, Johnny Nix, a one-man powerhouse, took over and kept the vibes rolling with his unique sound, pure South African rock ‘n ride energy.
Not everyone arrived on two wheels; a few creative visitors showed up on golf carts, proving that where there’s a will (and a cold beer), there’s a way. And for those who think bikers are all rough edges, one young gent reminded everyone that chivalry isn’t dead, stepping up to open the car door for his lady, a small act that didn’t go unnoticed.
Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. The thunder of Harleys and big V-twins echoed through Roodeplaat as National President Mannetjies led a mass of MACS motorcycles through the gates. The energy shifted and the patch-over ceremony was on.
Cheers erupted, engines revved, and the excitement was electric.
Some bikers cooled off from the relentless heat the traditional MACS way, by diving fully clothed, cuts and all, straight into the pool. When the last patch was handed out, and the sun began to dip behind the lodge, it was clear that the day had been more than just a party, it was a celebration of brotherhood, loyalty, and the spirit of the 1% biker life.
As the engines quieted and the crowd drifted home, one thing was certain: the 420 Club may have changed their patch, but their heart, soul, and brotherhood remain the same, only stronger.
