Mantshwabisi left out as Dakar Rally qualifier

Mantshwabisi was scheduled for the weekend of June 26 to 28, but was cancelled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The organisers said they could not postpone the race, but rather cancel it due to seasonal changes.

The Dakar Rally have since opted for the Morocco Rally and South Africa's Kalahari Rally as the two races in Africa inducted as qualifying races for the next year's edition. "The Rallye du Maroc and the Kalahari Rally (South Africa) become Road to Dakar events, qualifying for the Dakar 2021.