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Grade 2 and 3 learners from Nozala Primary School in Phahameng, with a team from Central Media Group (CMG). A total of 78 learners are taking part in the Young Entrepreneurs programme, which is sponsored by CMG. The programme teaches the learners entrepreneurship skills while they’re still young. This is to instill a culture of entrepreneurship in hopes of raising a generation of entrepreneurs who are not dependent on employment but will be able to create their own oppotunities. PHOTO: SEITHATI SEMENOKANE Cop shot at Botsh tavern MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA One of the witnesses on the scene, of the Independent Police relief, not knowing that he would the scene. Lerato Masala (27) from Section Investigative Directorate (IPID), return later. Dlamini said the suspect fl ed the What was supposed to be a D, said the melodies and rhythms confi rmed the horrifi c incident Dlamini said when the suspect scene,while the injured victims joyful evening for patrons at a of the music were replaced by and said it happened on Friday later returned, he was armed were treated on the scene before well-known tavern in Section D, the loud gunshots as the suspect, night at the luxury Botshabelo with a fi rearm. He then allegedly they were rushed to the hospital. Botshabelo, ended with bullets, who was allegedly dumped by his tavern known as Tau Nameng. shot and killed his colleague “At this stage the suspect, who blood and hysterical cries last girlfriend, fi red as if he was on the It’s alleged that the police and wounded a few others. “The is a police constable, is still at Friday. battlefi eld. constable started to assault his ex- suspect randomly fi red shots large. Anyone with information According to police a constable According to other bystanders, girlfriend in the tavern. Believing towards the tavern,” said Dlamini. should contact the police who are allegedly assaulted his ex- the deceased, Machache Moroane that he was doing the right thing The paramedics and cops were still busy with the investigations. girlfriend at the tavern. He later (38), was only trying keep the to stop the argument, the deceased called to the scene to help the Cases of attempted murder and shot and killed another cop who peace, but it was clear that the cop tried to separate them. injured cop, but unfortunately murder were opened against the tried to intervene, and wounded a suspect was hungry for blood. When the suspect left the tavern, Moroane, who tried to prevent a suspect,” Dlamini concluded. few others. Moses Dlamini, spokesperson everybody breathed a sigh of bloodbath, was declared dead on [email protected] 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 9 August 2017 Botle le thuto di beha motse wa Peter Adams groet Botshabelo sehloholong JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN “Ek wil graag dankie sê aan die MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA bana ba phelang ka lefu la kankere ya madi gemeenskap wat my en die sokkerklub so le ho lefella ditlhoko tsa hae bakeng sa Peter Adams, eienaar en voorsitter van die goed ondersteun het deur die jare. Aan die Moleboheng Tanyane o sebedisa botle ho phahamisa lebitso la motse wa habo le Bubchu United-sokkerklub, het ná 9 jaar spelers wil ek geluk sê met die nuwe klub. ba hae ka tsela e nepahetseng. Mosetsana porofense. die leisels oorgegee. Ek wens hulle sterkte toe met hul loopbane enwa ya dilemo di 21 o dula motsaneng wa Moleboheng o etsa boipeletso ba hore Adams het weens gesondheidsredes besluit vorentoe.” di C lekweisheneng la Botshabelo. Le ha bohle ba nang le bokgoni hore ba mo thuse om die klub aan die Dayz Football Club in [email protected] kajeno ele mmabotle ya hlahelletseng ka ka ho bokelletsa tjhelete ena. Tlhodisano te verkoop. Hy het in Mei vanjaar mahetla, bonyaneng ba hae, o ne a kgojwa e tla tshwarelwa Civic Theatre ka kgwedi ’n groot rugoperasie ondergaan en vertel ka mantswe a bana le batswadi ba kgopo. ya Mphalane 2017. Banang le takatso dat dit nogal die liggaam kan knou. O ne a hlapaolwa ka lebaka la mmele wa ya ho thusa Moleboneng ba ka letsetsa Bubchu United het redelik sukses in ligas hae o mosesanyane. Bohle ba ne ba mmitsa lesedinyane la Voice. soos die Patrice Motsepe-liga behaal en ka mabitso a mabe a neng a moseholla le Molaetsa wa Moleboheng ke hore, batho is volgens Adams reeds deur die nuwe ho mo hlokisa botsitso le boitshepo. ba lokelwa ho hlomphuwa le ho amohelwa ka seo ba leng sona hobane puo tse mpe eienaars oorgeneem. Wat Adams se “Sena se ile sa nkgathatsa haholo hobane nnete ke ile ka qetella ke inyatsa. Empa ka di ka etsa hore ba etse ntho tse mpe. “Ke toekomsplanne inhou, weet hy self nog lebaka la bo ausi baka, ke ile ka qetella ke thabile haholo kannete ho iphumana ke le nie. “Ek wil net eers rus en herstel van die kenela ditlhodisano tsa bo mmabotle ha ke tlhodisanong ya Miss Heritage rugoperasie en wie weet, dalk keer ek weer ntse ke kena crèche le sekolo. Nakong eo, International,” ho qetella Moleboheng. terug na dié sport” sê hy. ha ke aka ka hapa letho mme yaba ke nka [email protected] Adams was self ’n goeie sportster op sy kgefutso ya lemo tse pedi ho shebana le di dag. Hy het professioneel sokker gespeel thuto tsa ka,” ho rialo Mmabotle enwa. en selfs gholf gespeel saam met kampioene Moleboheng ya ithutelang lengolo le soos Gary Player. “Dit is juis dié sport wat phahameng la Bachelor of Administration my rug so bietjie ge-’wear & tear’ het, yunivesiting ya Foreisetata toropong ya skerts hy. o re ka kgwedi ya Mmesa “Ek gaan ook nie nou net sit nie. Ek wil o ile a kgethwa ho emela porofensi graag, as my fi sio-behandeling goed ditlhodisanong tsa Mmabotle ka kgwedi ya verloop, weer begin gholf speel. Die stap Mphalane. Ditlhodisano tsena di bohlokwa doen ’n mens goed.” haholo hobane ke tsa matjhaba. Die spelers is natuurlik hartseer dat Adams Hajwale ha a sebetse, o ntshetsapele dithuto weg is, maar baie loer nog daagliks in by tsa hae ke ho lefellwa ke mmuso, mme o hloka bonyane tjhelete e kaalo ka R7000 Adams se koffi ewinkel, Pot Coffee Shop, Peter Adams, gewese eienaar van die Bubchu Moleboneng Tanyane ke motjha wa Botshabelo om ’n geselsie of twee aan te knoop. United-sokkerklub. bakeng sa mokotla wa letlole. ya sebedisang botle ba hae ho ntshetsapele le Ka tjhelete eo, o tla nyolla mokotla wa ho phahamisa lebitso la motse wa habo. Artisans and former lecturers wanted for Motheo TVET College PULANE CHOANE applications from potential students. Phutsisi said this project is also in line with there to harness their entrepreneurial skills “Through this academy, which is Seta- the National Skills Development project so that they are empowered to start their own Motheo Technical and Vocational funded, we seek to mitigate the need for which aims to have produced 30 000 artisans businesses thereafter. Education and Training (TVET) College artisans in the country.” by 2030. As the National Student Financial Aid in Bloemfontein is looking for artisans and Various trades from civil engineering, She said the college will also launch a Scheme of South Africa (NSFAS) also former artisan lecturers to teach at its new goldsmiths, hair artisanship, renewable business incubator centre very soon and this recently opened applications for TVET soon-to-be-opened Artisan Academy in energy and the information technology centre will be for students who have already college students, she encourages all those Bloemfontein, which is scheduled to begin disciplines will be available at the academy. graduated from the college. seeking to study through the college but operating in January 2018. “This is going to be a campus focusing “This facility is funded by the Small have an affordability problem to also try College principal, Dipiloane Phutsisi, said solely on artisan development. It came Enterprise Development Agency and their hand with NSFAS, as those who they are in the process of employing staff as a result of students graduating from the Department of Small Business will fall under the scheme will not pay that were formerly in the system as either our colleges and for them to qualify as Development. This centre is also an registration fees. Dipiloane spoke to Voice artisans or lecturers for the new academy, artisans, they have to be employed and upon initiative by the college and aims to on these matters on Monday at an event however, more people are needed. employment, they still need to undergo realise the college’s vision and mission wrapping up Nelson Mandela month, where She appealed to all those with artisan skills trade tests, which they often have to pay for statement, which is to ensure a gateway for 150 struggling students from the various and qualifi cations to approach the college to from their own pockets. So at this campus, employability of our students.” college campuses in the province received apply for the various positions available. everything will be included and we will even She added that through this centre, students food parcels from the college’s student She also revealed that the academy’s link up graduates with potential employers who have completed their studies in graphic representative council and the South African construction is in its fi nal phase and upon graduation so they go through that design, clothing production and design, Breweries (SAB). the academy has already begun taking whole process together.” welding and jewellery design will be placed [email protected]

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Bloemfontein. 9301. are hereby reserved in terms of the Copyright Act. This publication is registered as a newspaper. Verifi ed Distribution: 20000 copies per week. 9 August 2017 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA 3 Reaching for the stars SEITHATI SEMENOKANE they are ready for school the next day, and in the afternoons they study Emmanuel Mofammere from and complete their homework. This Lenyora la Thuto Comprehensive way we can monitor them. We also School in Botshabelo is one of the 25 give them a warm meal. recipients of the first ever Siyandisa “We have a great group of committed Foundation Scholarship. teachers who are available to stay The scholarship is awarded to the with them, monitor them and help Top 25 performing matriculants in them out during the evenings. They the province who attend non-paying also cook for them, it’s a lot of hard schools and have an academic work and dedication,” said Modupe. average of 85% or higher across their Mofammere added that he started Grade 11 subjects. working hard for his top marks The scholarship programme provides in Grade 8. While growing up study as well as personal support to Emmanuel Mofammere from Lenyora he attended different astronomy the learners – the only scholarship la Thuto in Botshabelo is well on his competitions and astronomical programme to do so in the country. way to fulfilling his childhood dream of quizzes, which sparked his interest in becoming an astrophysicist. PHOTO: Although the 25 leaners were all SEITHATI SEMENOKANE the field. impressive, Mofammere stood “Very few people do it and it is out from the group because of the have at home,” said Mofammere. viewed as a difficult subject. Not a lot camping project he had initiated Their school does not have a hostel, of people consider it as a career. That at his school. He said the school’s but this did not stop him from coming is why I was interested in it. I want to results last year were not good, up with a plan. Principal, Talla experience that hardship that people and this prompted him to start this Modupe, said they realised that other are always talking about regarding project. leaners are struggling, especially astrophysics,” he said excitedly. “I thought if we work as a team those who aren’t top leaners like With an average academic mark of we could produce massive results. I Mofammere, and that is when they 90%, Mofammere is sure to reach can identify and help you with your realised it was a good initiative and his goal. “I want to find myself in Koue keer nie weaknesses and you could do the supported the Grade 12 learners. a position where I could grow in same for me. And that way we can “Sometimes they don’t have enough the field of astrophysics – to a point Heidedalse aktivis help each other to get to the level time at home to study and sometimes where we can operate and compete we want to be. So I thought if we they are dealing with issues such as Tony Marais, gemeenskapsaktivis, het Maandagoggend op die hoek van globally with other countries that Murison- en De Vriesstraat in Heidedal betoog. work and sleep at school we won’t poverty. We let them study until as have bigger programmes.” be bothered by the distractions we late as 10 pm in the evenings so that [email protected] PIETER DELPORT stelselmatig armer geraak het. My eie gemeenskap, Heidedal, Die Heidedalse staan voor ‘n steil afgrond met Botshabelo excited about new centre gemeenskapsaktivis en EFF- geen hoop vir die toekoms nie. lid, Tony Marais, het nie “Ek wil elke greintjie energie LEBAKENG NKABI and promotion; customer care and they will pay the vendors a visit Maandagoggend se geniepsige wat ek nog in my liggaam oor service; financial management every now and then to see how koue hom laat keer om sy het, gebruik om my stem dik te Excitement and jubilation were and marketing. The project goal they are doing, and to ensure that misnoeë met die huidige ANC- maak teen korrupsie. Maar ek written all over the faces of hawkers was to identify, train, mentor and they are keeping the stalls and leierskap in die land te wys nie. besef dat al sou ons die stryd and residents of Botshabelo as the provide infrastructure support to the surrounding environment clean. Marais het Maandagoggend teen korrupsie wen, die skade new business centre, located in Re hawkers. Chairperson of Mangaung van 06:00 af stoksielalleen op in baie gemeenskappe reeds A Hola Complex, was officially Mlamleli explained that this Hawkers’ Association, Mmalerato die hoek van Murison- en De gedoen is, en gaan dit moeilik opened by the Mangaung Metro initiative is part of small business Mathiya, told Voice that the journey Vriesstraat in Heidedal teen wees om ongedaan gemaak te Executive Mayor, Olly Mlamleli, development in the metro, which was not an easy one. “We have die ANC betoog. Sy betoging word,” het Marais aan Voice last Thursday. seeks to create a conducive struggled to be where we are today het plaasgevind slegs enkele gesê. Forty nine hawkers, who had environment for informal business and these business stalls given to ure voordat die speaker in die Heidedalse inwoners het successfully completed their to participate in the mainstream us to use by the municipality will parlement, Baleka Mbete, sou uiteenlopend gereageer op business training programme, economy. “These business stalls offer us the opportunity to operate aankondig of gister se mosie Marais se eenmanbetoging. were awarded certificates. The are equipped with electricity meter our business in a safe place. We van wantroue in die Parlement Sommige het hom bloot hawkers were offered training boxes, a tap and sink for washing can feed our children through our teen pres. Jacob Zuma met ‘n geïgnoreer, maar die meeste on entrepreneurship through a hands, because we promote business.” oop of geheime stemming sou het geesdriftig op hul toeters partnership between the Standard hygiene and each one of them has She added that as hawkers they plaasvind. geblaas en vir hom gewaai. Bank SA and Marema Tlou got a key to lock up. They should will work collectively to make sure “My stille betoging is Een jongman het selfs vir Training Institute. treat this place of business with that the business area is always hoofsaaklik gemik teen Marais koffie aangedra en hom They were trained in: introduction care and save money so that they clean. korrupsie, wat die afgelope lank geselskap gehou. to entrepreneurship; advertising will grow.’’ Mlamleli added that [email protected] twee dekades veroorsaak het dat die land se mense [email protected] 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 9 August 2017

Miss Mangaung wants to see change Walraven’s dream is Olympics JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN to Chief Leeuw of the Chief Leeuw JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN Foundation, who is the organiser of Dineo Kaylin Visser, who has recently the competition and who has made it Nicole Walraven is enjoying her hockey been crowned the new Miss Mangaung possible.” She ends off with her favourite career at the Proteas and says it’s been a Metro for 2017 at a spectacular event quote by Maya Angelou: “No matter what hard battle to get to where she is today, but held in the City of Roses, wants to bring happens, or how bad it seems today, life all the hard work has paid off. change to the city. goes on and it will be better tomorrow”. Walraven started her hockey career at the Born and bred in Christiana, she moved [email protected] age of fi ve and realised since a young age to the City of Roses to study B.Com. that it is her dream to play in the Green and Investment Banking at the University Gold. She always watched the National of the Free State. She decided to enter Women’s team play and that made her the Miss Mangaung Metro competition realise that is a goal she too wanted to because she wants to see change in achieve. the city, wants be an ambassador for Her dream started to come true when she Mangaung, and represent the young made her debut for the national side in people of the city. January 2015. Nicole Walraven wearing her mom, Lynne Visser admits that she has been facing “I’m living my dream and it’s an honour to Walraven’s, Olympic jacket. a few challenges during the course of be able to play in the green and gold,” says played for a variety of teams including the competition. “It was diffi cult raising Walraven YMCA in Ireland, Almere in Holland and funds for the Katleho Home for cancer The hockey talent is obviously in the genes. Diamondbacks in Australia. He is currently patients, but I managed,” she says. Her mom, Lynne, was selected for the playing for Old Eds in . Before she was crowned, she visited the Zimbabwe B side in the late eighties and Walraven’s biggest dream is to go to the Universitas Hospital to hand out fruit to her dad, Felix, played for the SA Country Olympics. When she goes, she will be the patients in the long queues. She mentions Districts team. fourth generation in the family compete at that she would like to continue with that Her two brothers, Mark and Brett, are that level. duty. “Many stores provided me with fruit also hockey champions. Mark played at “I have to thank all my family and friends in order to complete my duties,” she adds. HV Victoria since 2011. He will be play for their constant support. I am truly for the Hockey Club Rotterdam (HCR)) “I just want to give a special thanks Dineo Kaylin Visser blessed with the best. All Glory to God.” for the 2017/2018 season. Brett has [email protected]

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 Contact Us Tel:(051) 430 1041/2 Fax: 086 239 9133 Email: [email protected] 9 August 2017 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 Masheane sings ‘A New Song’ at Pacofs Prepare to be bowled over by They come to Napo Masheane, renowned, from different places across acclaimed and celebrated poet, the country with bags full of A New Song as she stages her new drama, hopes and dreams. celebrates a strong entitled A New Song, at the Their aim is simple: political action André Huguenet Theatre this To make a better life for of history and sisterhood. Women’s Month. themselves and their families As part of its Women’s in the City of Gold. But it Month Celebrations, Pacofs is the ‘50s in South Africa has invited Masheane to “set and a state of emergency is the stage alight” with A New brewing in every township, Song, which was part of the ghetto, slum, village and Royal Court, British Council suburb. African women will and Connect ZA Playwrights’ now be forced by law to carry Master Class for two years. passbooks. Masheane, a poet, playwright, One of the women, Thokoza, performer and director, was joins politics and is on a born in Soweto, but grew up mission to persuade other in Qwaqwa in the Free State. workers to get involved in the A New Song became the fi rst Anti-Pass Book Campaign. play ever to be produced, The audience is allowed to written and directed by a tap into each woman’s story Napo black woman for the John and follow them as witnesses Masheane, acclaimed Kani Stage at the Market on their journey, growth and The play brings to life the sisterhood. The play is scheduled poet and Theatre. daily life challenges. amazing artistic look, texture, from 10 to 12 August 2017 at playwright The play is set against a Through A New Song ordinary smell, fashion, language, politics 18:30. Admission is R80 and middle class suburb of South women’s voices take centre and tone of that era. tickets are available from the Africa. The audience is stage in this vivid struggle, A New Song celebrates a strong Pacofs ticket offi ce. introduced to fi ve women fused with songs and dance. political action of history and [email protected] who are domestic workers. Orchestra celebrates Afro pop sensation launches first album LEBAKENG NKABI Women’s Day at The Botshabelo-born Afro pop sensation, Monyake Semito Liphoko, recently launched his Towers of Hope much anticipated album at the Thoughts Lounge in Bloemfontein. The Sebabatso hit maker had PULANE CHOANE easy-to-listen-to music like people raving about his talent. West Side Story, the 1st The message and the lyrical content caught Mayor Olly Mlamleli’s The Free State Youth movement from the Holst attention and the legendary music Orchestra (FSYO), together Suite in F, The Mission, an producer Robbie Malinga helped with the Free State Youth evocative South African him get signed with Universal medley and A Touch of Wind Ensemble (FSYWE), is Music. hosting a public concert at the Gershwin as arranged by The self-titled 10-track album has Towers of Hope Church on Noel Stockton. taken the Free State, and the whole Wednesday 9 August 2017 in The orchestra strives to reach country, by storm. The production commemoration of an all-inclusive audience and of the album began in November Monyake Semito Liphoko, performing during the launch of his debut album. Women’s Day. to give back to the community 2016 and offers tracks such as Ke PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI The event starts at 13:00 and by performing to the public Mmatle, Bendicinga, Ubomi Bam parents told him to focus on his Motaung from Lesedi FM and he is open to the public. It also at least once per quarter. and Ungayiphindi. There is also studies and put music aside. “After asked for my numbers. This is how involves a charity drive in As part of the this ongoing a collaboration with hit producer matriculating I graduated with I met the music maestro, Robbie conjunction with the church. commitment it identifi es with Robbie Malinga on the song called a diploma in Human Resource Malinga, himself. He told me I was The orchestra aims to bring Towers of Hope’s mission to Kanti Unje, which is set to top Management from Motheo talented and signed me.” the community together in develop and manage a variety music charts. TVET College and a year later Liphoko concluded by stating that support of the homeless and of processes and interventions During an exclusive interview with Jan Mothewane asked me to join he is living proof that dreams do the less fortunate. whereby vulnerable people Voice, Liphoko said that he started Embira jazz band as a vocalist.” come true. “Wherever you come can realise, through the grace singing at the tender age of eight. Alexander Fokkens will “I started taking music seriously from, the world is there for the conduct the FSYO and Prof of God, their God-given “In those days my mother would host night prayers at our home, and and last year, Apostle Neo Kabi and taking and I want to thank to my Friedrich Pfatschbacher dignity. Lerato Nkgabu from Mosupatsela fans because in just three months the FSYWE. For more information, contact this is where I started singing with my family. My mother has always FM, played my track during a the album is about to reach gold The repertoire for this John Minnaar on matric prayer session held at status. The album is available at electrifying event includes 051-401-3873. been my number one supporter, she persuaded me to sing at our Lenyora La Thuto Secondary ITunes, Musica and Jet music enjoyable and [email protected] church,” he said. School in H-section Botshabelo. stores. When he started high school his My music caught the ear of Thuso [email protected] AGM of Heidedal Sports Committee JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN Grasland, Pieter Swarts, Bergman Sqaure, Pine Heaven, Raceway, Khayalitsha and After a two-and-a-half year battle by the Phases 3 – 10, to attend the AGM. The interim executive committee to obtain meeting will take place on 12 August 2017 recognition for Heidedal to get a sport and at 10:00 at the Clive Solomon Hall. It is recreational council, approval has fi nally requested from each organisation, team, club been given by the metro’s sport council. The and academy to submit in writing the name committee calls on all sports organisations, of two delegates to the secretary not later clubs, academies and teams that resides than 14 (fourteen) days prior to the event. in Heidedal, which consists of Ashbury, For more information contact Opkoms, Rykmanshoogte, Bloemside, Quintin Norris at 082-499-3824. 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 9 August 2017

Your weekly motoring guide 9 August 2017 Bloemfontein Edition Elegantly refi ned Audi Q5 is here JUSTIN JACOBS

ITH some 1.6-million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2008, W11 300 of those in South Africa, it would be fair to say that the Q5 has been nothing short of a success for the Audi brand, despite facing stiff class competition. Now after a series of facelifts, and with key rivals from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Volvo stepping things up considerably, the Ingolstadt based automaker has unveiled the new Q5, which I took for a drive in a wet recently. The new looks Although still recognisable as Audi’s mid- range SUV, the Q5 gets the latest version of the brand’s signature singleframe grille, with a further departure from the previous model being the new LED headlights or optional Matrix LED units. Down the side, the Q5 features the same lines as before, but with the addition of new more fl ared wheel arches and at the rear, the now familiar albeit revised wraparound taillights fi tted with optional running indicators. What about the luxury? It is a known fact that Audi are renowned for their precision interiors, which again comes to the fore when you get inside the Q5. No matter which variant you choose, you will 550-litres with the rear seats folded down. drive seamlessly, further helping to improve fuel though, it was the TDI that impressed me the still fi nd a combination of soft-touch plastics, Advanced safety consumption. most. quality leather and a level of fi t and fi nish Apart from the usual safety items such as What about the drive? Verdict? second to none in its segment. The most ABS, airbags and stability programs, Audi is At launch, I got to experience three engine After spending a few hours behind the wheel noticeable tech feature is undoubtedly Audi’s pushing hard when it comes to autonomous options seen in other Audi products. There of the new Audi Q5, I can report back that it is optional 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit display. driving. In the Q5, this includes tech such as is a 2.0-litre TFSI making 185 kW/370Nm, an all around improvement over the previous There is also the optional Heads-Up Display Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Keep a 2.0-litre TDI with 140kW/400Nm and the model. and MMI infotainment system, which in top- Assist and Traffi c Jam Warning which takes mighty SQ5 now with a 260kW/500Nm 3.0 It feels more refi ned, features the latest in of-the-range Navigation Plus guise boasts not control of the steering at low speeds in heavy TFSI V6 as opposed to the 3.0 TDI offered safety as well as infotainment technology, and only the standard 8.3-inch display, but also a traffi c. previously. it looks really good. I just feel that with our touchpad integrated into the now obligatory A noteworthy standard fi xture on all Q5s is Whereas a seven-speed S tronic gearbox is economic situation, customers are looking for rotary control dial. Pre-Sense City which will apply the brakes in standard on both the TFSI and TDI, the SQ5 cheaper alternatives to these more premium What about practicality? case of pedestrians or vehicles being detected makes do with an eight-speed Tiptronic, which focused SUVs. That said, if cost cutting is not on Despite gaining in wheelbase, width, in the line of sight. To keep the Q5 sure footed, Audi claims helps it to reach 100km/h from your agenda, the Q5 will not disappoint. overall length and height when parked next Audi has also revised its trademark quattro all- standstill in a mere 5.4 seconds, and on to a Pricing to its predecessor, the Q5 features a mix wheel drive system to feature a new on-demand limited top speed of 250km/h. 2.0 TDI wquattro S tronic - R698 000 of aluminium and high tensile steel to cut setup known as ‘quattro with ultra technology’. On the road, I must say that the new Q5 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic Sport - R748 000 weight by some 90kg, while at the same In short, this consists of 150 sensors that felt really refi ned. It feels light and offers a 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic - R747 500 time improving on driver and passenger can engage four-wheel drive when needed in quiet ride. On the other hand, the SQ5 feels 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Sport - R797 500 accommodation. Boot space is claimed at a claimed 200 milliseconds. This means that deceptively quick even on the rain soaked SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro Tiptronic - R1 044 000 550-litres although this can be increased to 1 the Q5 can switch between front-and all-wheel Cape roads. With its oodles of low-down torque Suzuki Swi Sport suprises with interior

AVING surfaced online last month ahead of its world debut Hat the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Suzuki has released fi rst interior shots of the new Swift Sport. In a departure from the outgoing model, the new Sport features a completely redesigned dash with a new touchscreen display taking pride of place, against red inserts extending down the side of the centre console and below the electric window switches. The new Sport’s fl at bottom steering wheel gets red stitching, with the same applying to the Sport’s embossed seats. Reportedly tipping the scales from as low as 870 kg, the Swift Sport will drop the normally aspirated 1.6-litre engine for a 1.4-litre turbo developing 103 kW and 220 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard with a fi rst six-speed automatic optional. 9 August 2017 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za SPORT • DIPAPADI 7 Sergeal set for midfield role MORGAN PIEK captain, , as well as on 10 points, the same as the Blue , Oupa Mohoje and , last year’s runners up, but they The Toyota Free State to the Springboks had a slightly better points difference. winger, , is set to for the Rugby Championship. Saturday’s big derby against the make his comeback this week in the This means that Petersen will be at the kicks . running out at outside centre on off at 15:00. The fl yer has been battling with Saturday against the Griquas injuries of late and it has seen him in the big derby. missing out on numerous Super It also means that the side is set for a [email protected] Rugby games this season, as well new captain in the form of the loose as the team’s fi rst two games in the forward, , who is Currie Cup. expected to lead the team on With the acquisition of the wing, Wednesday against the at the Whatsapp 082 370 12 68 from the Stadium in Nelspruit. , and Rosco Petersen was not named in the Specman from the Springbok Cheetahs side to face the Pumas in Sevens team, Petersen is Nelspruit, however, the coach, Rory set for a positional switch. 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The fl anker, Niell Jordaan (right), will be leading the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the absence of Francois Venter. Jordaan wants to bring his own fl avour when it comes to the leadership in the team. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK

Jordaan named FS Cheetahs captain MORGAN PIEK the Free State, but he will be playing off and leave everything on the fi eld. You , 14 Rosco the bench. must be able to look back after each week Specman, 13 William Small-Smith, The Toyota Free State Cheetahs loose The hooker, Jacques du Toit, also makes and be able to say ‘I’m leaving this union 12 , 11 Makazole forward, Niell Jordaan, takes over a welcome return to the team after a long better off’. Mapimpi, 10 , the team’s captaincy ahead of the injury lay-off. “Swys (Venter), who is more of a 9 , 8 , Wednesday’s Currie Cup clash against Jordaan told Voice that his leadership motivator and go-getter, fi ghts to the 7 , the Pumas in Nelspruit. style will be different to that of Venter. bitter end. He never gives up and that’s 6 Niell Jordaan (captain), 5 Reniel Hugo, The centre, Francois Venter, and Oupa “What I would like for the guys to realise what he brought out in the guys. I would 4 , 3 , Mohoje have been called up to the when I am captain, is that you have to go like to bring out more fi ght in the guys 2 Jacques du Toit, 1 Ox Nche. Springbok side, forcing the team to name out week after week, really push yourself and try and motivate them to push Replacements – 16 , themselves a bit more and reach their a new skipper. to reach new goals, and really push your 17 , 18 Rynier Bernardo, boundaries even further. goals.” The eighthman, Jasper Wiese, who is 19 , 20 Zee Mkhabela, “This is because we as union can only Wednesday afternoon’s match at the also a Cheetahs Academy graduate, is on 21 JW Jonker, 22 Malcolm Jaer. debut for the side while Junior Pokomela go forward if you go out there and put Mbombela Stadium kicks off at 15:15. [email protected] will also make his Currie Cup debut for yourself to the sword, hold nothing back Toyota Free State Cheetahs – 15

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