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Tesmin Suvana is ready Ready, set, bake accepted to to break the in support of the New York Film silence and Sunflower Academy heal Fund NEWS 26ONLINE COMMUNITY Power outages continue to plague residents

Melissa Hart they suff er from dementia “What about the power they do not understand grid?” Marianna said. Residents in Germiston are what is going on and they “With all the backyard at their wits’ end as they are are crying because they are shacks and illegal buildings continually without power. cold,” Sharon said. the power grid cannot Scores of suburbs were “They are already handle the extra amount of without power once again confused as they haven’t power needed and I think last week, and when suburbs seen their families due to we are headed towards an are turned back on many lockdown and now this.” infrastructure collapse.” individual residents and Sharon said that the metro A Marlands resident, who businesses are often then left did not come out to assist did not want to be named, without power for days. them and in desperation they told the GCN that the area This unfortunately called out their own private had been plagued with power happened to Prim Villa, electrician, but he couldn’t outages, with two even situated in Cydonia Road in do anything as the problem taking place on the same day. Primrose Hill. was on council property. Wendy added that she has The home specialises On Wednesday morning, been inundated with calls in the care of people with a team from the metro from individuals who have Alzheimer’s and other fi nally arrived after many no power even after power related dementias and falls phone calls, from both has been restored in their under the umbrella of the Sharon and Wendy, and neighbourhoods. Methodist Homes for the it was discovered that the “Two houses in Primrose Aged. underground power cable Hill have not had power The GCN visited the had burnt. since last Sunday and many home in the bitter cold on The power was fi nally others are also sitting without Wednesday to speak to restored at about 2.30pm power,” she said. manager of the home Sharon that afternoon. Primrose resident Janet Flint and Ward 36 Gerretsen said councillor Wendy that from 1am last Morgan. Friday residents had Flint told the GCN Germiston residents have experienced huge that the power had power outages in gone off at 3.30am once again been left in their areas, with last Monday and by the dark, many for days on little or no help from Wednesday morning end. the metro. it had still not been “Some residents restored. have been without “My job is to keep the “We take responsibility power since then. home running effi ciently and to care for our residents and “Trying to get hold of to make sure the residents we have always done a good anyone at the metro is a are given the best care,” job, but we felt powerless,” joke,” she said. Sharon said. Sharon said. She added that up to last “The awful thing is I now “It is frustrating that our Tuesday night there had feel powerless as I cannot calls fell on deaf ears and no been 123 reported issues keep the residents warm one helped.” of power outages in the without electricity.” Wendy said that once again Primrose area and surrounds Although the facility does it appears that the metro’s that she knew about, with have a generator, it can energy department does not more coming in all the time. only give power to certain seem to care. Ward 92 councillor sections of the home, and “They do not prioritise Graham Gersbach said the residents in the frail care things and they give no many areas in his ward had section were left in the cold help,” she said. also been plagued by power and dark. “No one answers my outages over the last few However, it had cost the calls.” weeks. home R6 000 in diesel so Other residents of “Many residents in my far for the generator and Germiston also contacted the ward have been aff ected last Tuesday the generator GCN to voice their concerns. by the outages, with some stopped working. Marianna Hutton, a going without power for Luckily, food could still Symhurst resident, told the days,” he said. be cooked and warm drinks GCN that they had also The GCN contacted made for residents as the suff ered power failures the metro for comment home uses gas stoves, again last weekend and last regarding the continual but residents could not be Tuesday and that she knew of power outages in Germiston Heidi van Dyk (resident liaison offi cer at Prim Villa), Wendy Morgan (Ward 36 councillor) and bathed or showered as there three streets in Wychwood, and how the municipality Sharon Flint (manager of Prim Villa) with the burnt underground power cable outside Prim was no warm water and they namely Price, Virtot and Mc was going to rectify the Villa which caused the days-long power outage at the home in Primrose Hill. could not be kept warm. Alpine roads, where residents problems, but at the time of “It is so frustrating as they had been without power for going to press no comment are so vulnerable, and as fi ve days. had been received. See page 3 for more stories 2 NEWS Germiston City News Friday, June 26, 2020 CRIME IN BRIEF Onward and upward Argument ends in alleged assault for young performer A Makause informal settlement woman recently opened a case of domestic Busi Vilakazi violence against her 28-year-old boyfriend at the Primrose Police Station. Covid-19 could not stand in the way “The victim alleged that the suspect of Tesmin-Robyn Khanye reaching her slapped her and threw a portable stove at dreams. her during a heated argument,” explained The young performer from Palm Ridge Sgt Styles Maome, communications has just been accepted at the New York offi cer for the Primrose police. Film Academy (NYFA). “The couple had been arguing after the It has been a long journey for the suspect refused to lend the victim money performer, which started with long for transport to work.” auditions and callbacks. The suspect was traced and arrested on The 22-year-old was selected to a charge of domestic violence. participate in the International Modelling He has since appeared in the and Talent Association (IMTA) Germiston Magistrate’s Court, where his Convention, which takes place in New case was postponed for plea and trial. York in July. Food parcels were donated by the Tesmin received a callback from Joey Bangladesh Business Community of Drugs found in bag Zangardi, director of musical theatre Elsburg to community members in need recruitment at New York Film Academy, recently. belonging to man last year after she performed at the International Arts Talent Showcase. While on patrol in Johann Rissik Road She then applied for a two-year musical recently Germiston SAPS Task Team theatre programme and an audition was Businesses members, Sgt Isaac Mthethwa, Sgt Noko scheduled. Mashamaite and Sgt Jacob Lebelo, However, due to the Covid-19 spotted a 22-year-old man with a blue pandemic, she couldn’t get a physical help needy school bag. audition. Busi Vilakazi Suspicious offi cers stopped and But that didn’t stop her from making it searched the man and his bag. to her audition, and thanks to technology “In the bag police found dagga and During these diffi cult times of the she auditioned via Zoom. Covid-19 pandemic, South Africans nyaope, valued at approximately She said it was not easy to audition R5 000,” said Const Maxwell Mabunda, have become even closer despite social via Zoom because she had never done distancing. communications offi cer for the something like that before. Germiston police. Small businesses within communities “It was a little nerve-wracking because are stepping up to assist those in need The suspect was arrested on charges of I have never auditioned via online before, dealing in and possession of drugs. in the communities they serve. but I became calmer as they talked me One of the major issues in “Following the arrest members of the through the whole audition. community told police the suspect was disadvantaged communities is “Also, they gave me enough time to hunger, and Elsburg is one of those in the area regularly allegedly selling perform my pieces,” said Tesmin. drugs,” said Mabunda. Tesmin-Robyn Khanye from Palm Ridge is communities suff ering. She received an email from NYFA on Local spaza shops saw the need and June 9 accepting her. She also received a excited to have been accepted at the New York Film Academy. decided to step in and assist. talent-based award worth $7 500 A spaza shop owners’ group called (R130 466), which will be paid per term Bangladesh Business Community of towards her tuition. If she is unable to come up with the Elsburg donated food parcels to the “I’m over the moon. remainder of the tuition money she will needy recently. “I’m really humble and excited to be have to defer to next year. The group donated 100 food parcels off ered this opportunity. “I’m excited about starting my studies, to 100 families in Elsburg. “It’s a dream come true for me as a but with the travel bans I have to wait and Community leader Prince Rulashe performer,” said Tesmin. see if will be allowed to travel. said the families were identifi ed by the She will be studying musical theatre for “If things aren’t clear by the time I have community development worker for two years. to leave, I’ll have to start online, then join Ward 39, Jane Sibiya. Tesmin is meant to start in September them in the second semester. “Jane works with the community and if all is cleared and safe with regards to “If I cannot come up with the rest of the knows all those in need in Elsburg. Covid-19. tuition money, I can defer my starting date “We saw it fi t to ask her as due to the to next year to give me time to come up work she does in the community, she with the money,” said Tesmin. knows which families are in dire need The GCN asked her what her acceptance of assistance,” said Prince. to NYFA means to her. He said the families were very “It means that I will be able to broaden grateful for the parcels because my knowledge of the craft and be a better lockdown has been really diffi cult for artist, as that is what I strive for on a daily them. basis. “As the community of Elsburg we “I will be able to show all the young send our gratitude to the Bangladesh aspiring artists in South Africa that Business Community of Elsburg and international is not impossible and with urge other local businesses to assist determination and perseverance, you’ll be where they can,” said Prince. able to do anything,” said Tesmin. Friday, June 26, 2020 Germiston City News NEWS 3 Ongoing electricity problems tiresome Busi Vilakazi in my ward and is treated the same as the other fi ve voting dis- The community of Elandsfontein tricts in terms of taking up service and eMabondeni informal set- delivery issues. tlement said they are tired of not “More members of my ward receiving service delivery. committee come from the suburb Both areas have been aff ected than any other voting district by electricity issues and feel their in the ward and the issues are councillor is not taking the matter recorded every month in my ward seriously. committee meetings. Residents of Elandsfontein, near “I have WhatsApp groups for Sizwe Secondary School, say they raising service delivery issues for have been having electricity prob- every suburb in my ward. lems for years now, but in the past “Elandsfontein is no diff erent,” few weeks it has gotten worse. said Gersbach. “We keep on having power cuts “I expect residents to report Residents of Leondale barricaded the R554 with rocks and burning tyres on Saturday in protest against ongoing and they can last for days. issues to the municipality through power outages and the lack of service delivery and communication from the metro. “We report it and get reference the available reporting channels, numbers, but we still get no help. and to send me full details of the “The councillor also seems not issue and the reference number, to care much about the area,” said and I follow the same process for Power outages see Leondale members of the community. every suburb in my ward.” They said the electricity cuts He said he has always tried to are also costing them fi nancially attend to issues in the area. because they have to constantly “In my previous term from residents take to the streets replace appliances due to damage. 2011 to 2014, I pushed for the “The electricity cuts damage establishment of a multi-purpose our appliances and we don’t even community centre for the suburb, Leondale residents took to the streets know where to go to report this. which is part of the municipal on Saturday in protest against the “We can’t even buy meat in IDP. continuous power outages, lack of bulk because it goes off . “I also pushed for the stormwa- communication from the municipal- “We have learnt to buy day by ter project in the suburb and that ity and the need for better service day because you do not know was underway when I left. delivery. where you will be able to keep “eMabondeni came into The R554 was barricaded with your perishable food. being after my previous term and rocks and burning tyres. “You never know when the contributed to the collapse of the Ward 40 PR councillor Kade Guer- electricity will go off or come stormwater infrastructure,” said reiro said the Leondale Clinic had back on,” said residents. Gersbach. been closed and the staff evacuated by The residents of eMabondeni On the issue of electricity, he members of the EMPD. have been accused of making said the problems are caused by “Residents are not happy and illegal electricity connections by the illegal connections. rightfully so as these continued mass the Elandsfontein residents and “I raised the issues in the same power outages are aff ecting them said their electricity problems way as every other suburb’s greatly,” Guerreiro said. might also be caused due to this issues. “The DA in Ekurhuleni has come reason. “The electricity infrastruc- out strongly, condemning the regular eMabondeni residents did not ture is compromised by illegal power outages aff ecting Leondale, Bu- hle Park and their surrounding areas. Residents of Leondale showed their frustration with the metro by burning deny the allegations. connections to the informal tyres and barricading the R554. “It is true we have illegal elec- settlement and the high number “I have been keeping record of the tricity connections, and we have of backyard dwellers. number of power failures in Ward 40, reasons why we have done this. “The infrastructure was never since May this year. outages, faulty streetlights, sections the metro, on numerous occasions, to “We have been asking for intended to cater for the over- “It is concerning that the residents and individual homes going for days address this urgent matter. electricity to be installed in the crowding that is evident,” said of this ward have been aff ected by without power,” he said. “Furthermore, the DA Germiston settlement for some time. Gersbach. rampant power outages, which are still “These rampant outages are com- constituency head, Michele Clarke “We even spoke to our council- He said the reason eMa- ongoing.” pletely unacceptable.” MP, is escalating this matter to the lor, but he has not assisted us with bondeni is not electrifi ed is Guerreiro added that he has been Residents have lost food and appli- Minister of Energy to resolve it with anything,” said some residents because the municipality plans inundated with calls from frustrated ances due to the power outages. the urgency it requires. from eMabondeni. to relocate the residents. Ward 40 residents who have been “We understand the community’s “It is my belief that this matter has Community members from “The municipality plans to aff ected by the power outages. growing frustration and we demand now reached a state of crisis. Elandsfontein and eMabondeni relocate eMabondeni, as it was “The residents are in the dark, as answers from the MMC for Water, “How does the metro expect said their councillor, Graham illegally established on Prasa/ the City of Ekurhuleni cannot provide Electricity and Sanitation, Clr residents to deal with the stress of the Gersbach, is failing them. Transnet land; therefore, the mu- reasons or explanations for these Tiisetso Nketle. lockdown and being without electric- The GCN sent questions to nicipality will only provide elec- constant power interruptions and “Nketle must address the commu- ity for days on end? Gersbach regarding the alle- tricity supply once the settlement outages. nity on what the causes of the outages “The DA in Ekurhuleni will con- gations against him about not is relocated,” said Gersbach. “Since May 23, the residents and I are and what action her department tinue to fi ght for residents’ rights, the servicing his ward. On the issue of damaged have reported over 150 power issues. will be taking to curb these issues,” residents of this City deserve the right He said the allegations are appliances, he said residents can “In just under four weeks, the he said. to sustainable basic services.” untrue and that he always attends take the matter to the customer residents of Ward 40 have had to deal “Leondale and Buhle Park have to their problems. care centre in Germiston and with over 150 power-related prob- had major power issues for as long as lems. I have been a PR councillor. For a video of the protest “I do visit the area. they would advise on what they www.germistoncitynews.co.za “It is one of six voting districts can and can’t claim for. “These issues range from area “Subsequently, we have petitioned

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Suvana Majiare (40) wants to break the silence of her life-long hearing disability. “All my life I have depended on lip reading out of a fear of rejection, being teased and other fears that come with being deaf,” she said. The Primrose resident decided that it was time for her to fi nally come out into the light and start her healing process. Stacey Copas from Australia Dikeledi Seleka, one of Margaret To start this process she entered the inspired women during the Hirsch’s Women in Business Ms Deaf SA competition in February. latest Margaret Hirsch Women Achiever fi nalists (2018) from Later that same month she was in Business virtual session , spoke to the women thrilled to learn that she was one of the recently. about resilience. 13 fi nalists in her category. “I was overjoyed and baffl ed at the same time when I heard I was a fi nalist,” Suvana said. Inspirational women “I didn’t think I was good enough, pretty enough or even smart enough to be selected as a fi nalist.” promote resilience Suvana told the GCN that the fi nals The Margaret Hirsch Women (virtually now) to give talks on of the Miss, Mr and Ms Deaf SA in Business virtual sessions resilience and self-belief. pageant were supposed to take place continue to help motivate and “This pandemic has forced us in September, but due to the Covid-19 inspire women in business all to stop and take note of what pandemic it was decided to move the from around the country, with we’re doing. fi nals to February 21, next year. top speakers on board who “We should never take Suvana said that she had always give game-changing advice on anything for granted and need wanted to enter a pageant for as long staying positive and focused to see value in the time this as she could remember, but she suffers during this unprecedented time pandemic has given us to stretch from major stage fright. in our history. ourselves and become more “When I saw the pageant advertised Well-known for her women’s resilient,” she said. for 2020, I just knew that it was an empowerment advocacy, Dikeledi, who grew up in a opportunity which had come to my Margaret has been running her small village, and attended a doorstep for a reason. Women in Business networking school with no library or science “My aim is to break the silence and sessions in all the areas in lab or any of the facilities that focus on abused women and children which Hirsch’s operates for the help learners to thrive, said that who suffer in silence,” she said. last 10 years in an effort to get her determination to become “So many of us suffer in silence businesswomen interacting and a success in life led her to with a smile on our faces. helping each other to push their , where she started “We suffer for many reasons, such businesses forward. working in a bank. as fear, rejection and embarrassment, The most recent session She was persuaded by her and we begin to resent ourselves.” saw two top keynote speakers, boyfriend (now husband) that Suvana said that being crowned Ms namely Stacey Copas from she was a natural entrepreneur Deaf SA would mean the world to her Australia and Dikeledi Seleka, and should start her own and bring her so much joy. Suvana Majiare (40) from Primrose is a fi nalist in the Ms Deaf SA one of Margaret Hirsch’s business. “So far the journey has been very competition. She is enjoying the journey the pageant has aff orded her. Women in Business Achiever The couple went on to found fulfi lling and as I go through it I fi nalists (2018) from Gauteng, several businesses together and am also going through a healing “I want to go into communities “Being a fi nalist is extremely talk to the over 200 women Dikeledi started up her own process. and empower women just like me by challenging for me for many reasons, who attended the virtual session women’s empowerment group, “I want to redefi ne the parameters teaching them self-love above all else one being that I have to learn sign on building up resilience in the Sisters Empowerment of beauty and encourage, empower and that we are all beautiful,” she said. language, but it has given me a an effort to cope with any Circle. and uplift women of all races, sizes, Her reign will last for a year. sense of happiness that I have never eventuality that comes one’s “It’s not the big things that disabilities and abilities,” Suvana said. The unemployed, stay-at-home experienced in my life before. way. make us who we are, it’s the Although Suvana is married, she mom enjoys running, cooking, baking “It is truly a healing process and the Stacey was left as a small things. is going through a divorce and her and doing arts and crafts with her excitement of meeting new ‘deafi es’ quadriplegic after an accident “Covid-19 is a reminder to us children, Alexis (12) and Alex (5), are children. has opened up a whole new world to in 1990, and although she all of what is important in life. her biggest supporters. “I have been living a lie by me.” thought that her life was over “It has given life a new “They are even learning sign believing in my heart that I am not Suvana is asking the Germiston at the time (she was 12), she meaning and above all, it has language with me and it’s so good enough, pretty enough or smart community to support her on her made the decision to pull herself made us even more resilient,” fulfi lling,” she said. enough due to my situation,” Suvana journey. together and fi nd the gift that said Dikeledi. If she is named the winner, Suvana said. You can support her by voting for her disability had sent her - to For more information on said she wants to use her reign to “I feel that being announced as a her to win the Public Choice Award. be able to motivate people in Hirsch’s virtual networking bridge the gap between the hearing fi nalist was by the grace of God and To do so SMS MDS31 to 47439, similar circumstances. sessions, visit Margaret Hirsch’s and the deaf. He gives me strength each day. each SMS is charged at R3. Today she travels the world Facebook page. Friday, June 26, 2020 Germiston City News COMMUNITY 7 Residents can now dump limited waste for free The City of Ekurhuleni’s waste disposal per kilogram. onto a landfi ll site, refuse transfer station or must serve as catalysts to promote local sites and mini disposal sites are now open For patrons to gain entry into council- mini disposal site. economic development activities such as after the lockdown closures. owned waste disposal sites, they need to The metro recently revamped some of its composting,” said MMC for Environment Residents can also now dump limited enter the sites only at authorised access mini disposal and Waste Management general and non-hazardous solid waste for points, provide offi cials onsite with the sites, Services Khosi Mabaso. free. particulars required with regard to the including the The sites are open seven Residents can dispose of the following at composition of the refuse they want to Leondale and The dumping sites are days a week, including the disposal sites close to where they stay dispose of and follow the instructions Vosloorus open seven days a week public holidays, except on free of charge: garden waste, rubble less given regarding the disposal point for their disposal at specifi ed times. Christmas Day. than one cubic metre and recyclable paper, specifi c waste. sites, to From April to September plastic, glass, cardboard, wood and metal. The measures are to prevent informal promote the sun sets earlier and it Disposal of general and non-hazardous waste pickers who occasionally attempt to cleanliness and eradicate the scourge of becomes too dark and unsafe for the public solid waste in excess of 1 000kgs is gain unauthorised entry to the sites. illegal dumping in townships. and staff due to reduced visibility, at the charged at a standard tariff fee of R260.40 No person is allowed to bring any liquor “We are gradually running out of space sites. and need to do everything necessary to Therefore the operating hours for the minimise the amount of waste reaching our sites have been categorised as follows: disposal sites. • April to September: 7am to 6pm. “It is our wish that these facilities • October to March: 7am to 7pm.

Skip bins stationed at mini dumping sites to contain waste brought in by nearby residents. 8 Germiston City News Friday, June 26, 2020 Friday, June 26, 2020 Germiston City News 9 10 OUR SCHOOLS Germiston City News Friday, June 26, 2020 Giving school shoes to learners in need Busi Vilakazi future. I promised myself I will be “Also, with the current something and today I am,” Academy of unpredictable weather said Muhlarhi. Excellence in Primrose conditions as a result of “It’s not your fault to be was recently visited by global warming, you never born into a poor family, but local businessman Given know when it will be cold, it’s your fault to die poor. Muhlarhi before the rainy or sunny, ” he said. “Even in tough situations lockdown began. “In one day you can have tell yourself you deserve He donated 70 pairs of all four seasons and can you better and you will work school shoes to learners in imagine what this means to hard to get there.” need. a child walking barefoot? The school’s principal The school was one of the “With these pairs of shoes Agatha Kloppers said Judith Muhlarhi, Tsakane Muhlarhi, Rosaline Khumalo and Given Muhlarhi handing out school benefi ciaries of the Given I hope to provide a beacon they were grateful for the shoes to the learners of East Rand Academy of Excellence in Primrose recently. the Giver Shoes Drive of hope and encouragement donations. campaign. for them to keep going to “We are humbled by this Muhlarhi said he school and to overcome donation to our learners. We understands the challenges obstacles they may face. are a school with children learners face on a daily basis “I am investing in the from walks of life and from and he didn’t want one of future of Ekurhuleni. all kinds of backgrounds. them to be without school “Ekurhuleni will be getting “To receive such a shoes. a university of science donation for those who are “I work in the Ekurhuleni and technology and these in need is a blessing,” said area and that has exposed youngsters will probably be Kloppers. me to some of the diffi culties the fi rst benefi ciaries of this “We are a small school young people experience on a initiative. They need our doing amazing work, but daily basis. support in every way so that we need support. We push “I wanted to give them they stay in school and make our learners to be the best something that could give it to university.” versions of themselves,” said them hope. He also took the Kloppers. “A pair of shoes can make opportunity to motivate the The Given the Giver Shoes a diff erence in a child’s life,” learners. Drive campaign has donated said Muhlarhi. He shared his background over 400 pairs of shoes to He added that young people and told learners it’s not their schools in Ekurhuleni so far. need support because they are fault to be born into a family The campaign will be the future of this country. that is struggling. running throughout the “II am a fi rm believer that “II came from nothing. At year and it is hoped thathatt we sshouldhould tatakeke care of tthehe some point in my life I uniforms will be added to the youth because they are the was homeless, but donations.

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June 26, 2020 @autodealersa @autodealersa Autodealersa Volkswagen T-Roc headed to South Africa Autodealer features include the Light Assist package, LED daytime running lights in the bumper The new normal for the motoring industry and dynamic cornering lights, 19-inch Suzu- Download the appears to include fully digitised model ka alloy wheels, the Active info display, Key- Pixzar app. introductions, allowing motoring journal- less entry, Mobile phone inductive charging, ists to be introduced to new products from Adaptive Cruise Control and leather seats. the comfort of their home or offi ce. The Scan the photo latest model to be introduced is Volkswa- The looks to view gallery gen’s fi fth SUV within the local line-up, the T-Roc. The new model will join the As with other Volkswagen SUV products, T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace the T-Roc has a rather distinctive look, with and the Touareg when it arrives in Novem- a wide radiator grille that is integrated with ber of this year. the headlights while the LED daytime running lights sit lower on the bumper, creating a The demand for SUVs characterful face. The T-Roc’s silhouette is characterised by a chrome element that runs Volkswagen made mention of the fact that from the A-pillars across the side roofl ine into the SUV market has grown by 44% in South the C-pillar, which, according to the brand Africa and from 2015 to 2019 while also give the vehicle a coupe-esque look. T-Roc including an estimation by industry experts models also include dark plastic trim around that the compact SUV segment worldwide the wheel arches and side sills, as well as Pictures: Volkswagen SA will almost double in size over the next the vehicle’s front and rear. The rear bumper decade. This demand is why the brand has features a design aimed to frame the rear lid, providing the car with a sportier look. The Engine line-up The T-Roc 1.4TSI 110kW Tiptronic Design placed an increased emphasis on SUVs in and 2.0TSI 140kW R-Line will go on sale recent years. T-Roc will also be one of the fi rst products to display the new Volkswagen logo in South The T-Roc range will only include two turbo in South Africa in November 2020 while Africa. petrol engine options initially. At the entry-lev- the 2.0TSI 140kW Design derivative will be Where does the T-Roc fi t in? el point, there’s a 110 kW and 250 N.m 1.4 available in January 2021. Interior TSI engine paired with a new eight-speed The T-Roc will slot-in above the T-Cross automatic gearbox. This engine provides a Service plan and warranty and below the Tiguan in the Volkswagen 0 - 100km/h sprint time of 8.4 seconds while SUV range, therefore off ering space that The interior of the T-Roc features the latest generation of Volkswagen interior off ering a claimed fuel consumption fi gure of The Volkswagen T-Roc range comes is equivalent to a Golf hatchback, but 6.9 L/100km. standard with a three-year/120 000km wrapped-up in a crossover SUV body, with design, as seen in the Touareg, but down- scaled. The interior integrates the Active The current fl agship engine is a 140 kW and warranty as well as a fi ve- year/ 90 000km added ride height. It off ers 445 litres of boot 320 N.m 2.0 TSI engine paired with a 7-speed service plan. space with the rear bench folded up which Info Display and infotainment system to cre- ate an interactive cockpit. Design derivative DSG gearbox which puts power through the increases to 1 290 litres with the rear seats brand’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system. This Pricing folded fl at. models include a limestone grey dashboard colour and white ambient lighting along model will sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.2 sec- onds and consume a claimed 8.3 L/100km. Volkswagen South Africa will only an- Spec options with the option of three interior colours. The R-Line derivatives feature a Caribou Grey nounce pricing for the T-Roc range in August When will the models arrive? 2020 due to currency fl uctuations. The T-Roc range includes Design deriv- dashboard along with red interior ambient atives in both 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI guises. lighting. These models include air conditioning, the Composition Media infotainment sys- Two-tone T-Roc tem, connectivity to the We Connect Go app, Voice Control, LED taillight and Park Volkswagen also announced that the Distance Control (front and rear). These T-Roc will be available to order in two-tone derivatives include 17-inch Mayfi eld alloy paintwork with a contrasting roof section, wheels with the option of 18-inch Montego A-pillars and exterior mirror housings. alloy wheels as well as an 18-inch Grange T-Roc Design variants are available with Hill alloy wheel design. pure white, red and black in terms of their The other spec option is the R-Line which roof and exterior mirror housing colour includes features such as Front Assist area options. These roof and exterior mirror monitoring with City Emergency Braking housings can be specifi ed with a variety of and Pedestrian Monitoring, the Automat- exterior colours, providing 26 unique colour ic Post-Collision Braking System and the options. The R-Line derivatives will be avail- lane-keeping system Lane Assist. Other able in 21 diff erent colour options.

We are OPEN Under Risk Adjusted Trading Measures, and Hygiene and Social Distancing Restrictions. Our premises are fully Compliant and Sanitised according to the Health & Safety Covid-19 regulations. 14 CLASSIFIEDS Germiston City News Friday, June 26, 2020 Friday, June 26, 2020 Germiston City News SPORT 15 Date is set for Africa’s Major The European Tour has announced a new date for the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player as part of its revised 2020 schedule. Africa’s Major is one of four rescheduled Rolex Series events and is now scheduled for December 3 to 6 at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City. It will remain the penultimate tournament of the European Tour season and will be followed by the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, which will now take place from December 10 to 13 at Jumeirah Golf Estates, where the 2020 Race to Dubai Champion will be crowned. Tournament host Gary Player was among the fi rst to express his delight about the new date for the Nedbank Golf Challenge. “I am so excited that a date has been set for the Nedbank Golf Challenge,” said Player. “It’s one of South Africa’s favourite sporting Katlehong Athletics Club members take to the streets to up their fi tness levels before lockdown. events. I’m sure the public will be as elated as I am. “The tournament does so much good for tourism and advertising our beautiful country. Follow these lockdown running “I’m eternally grateful for the European Tour and all our sponsors involved.” Mike Brown, chief executive Nedbank Group, said, “Despite the unprecedented tips to help keep you safe challenges that we are facing in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic, we trust the 40th anniversary of the Nedbank Golf Challenge With the announcement of level will give millions of South Africans and sports three of the lockdown, govern- fans around the world something very special ment has expanded the number to look forward to. of industries that can open, while “Our brand has become synonymous with still maintaining prohibitions Africa’s Major, a showcase of our country to on the movement of people and the world and a household name in the world gatherings. of golf having played host to the world’s “This also means that people leading golfers. can do solo exercises between “As Nelson Mandela reminded us, sport 6am and 6pm outdoors,” said has the power to change the world. It has the Hloni Motloung, chairperson of power to inspire. It has the power to unite the Katlehong Athletics Club. people in a way that little else does.” “This step has seen a greater Anthony Leeming, chief executive Sun number of people going out for a International, said, “This has been an run in the mornings. unprecedented time for all of us in golf, and “The roads may be dangerous for novice runners and joggers we’re grateful to the European Tour, Nedbank Runners from the Katlehong Athletics Club get ready for a run before lockdown was announced. and all of our partners in working together and with gyms closed, more to ensure that we can still present the 2020 people are fi nding running as an Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary alternative option for exercise.” pavement, it’s much safer. well before you leave the house, ners, particularly when you want Player. The Katlehong Athletics Club • Wear refl ective, bright cloth- as you do not want to pick up to spit or clear your nose. “The Nedbank Golf Challenge is a week in has put together a few safety ing. infections on the road. • Alter the pattern of your run- South African sport that brings tremendous tips for running during lock- • Do not wear earphones when • Run with a partner if possible, ning route. joy to so many people and we look forward down: running. while avoiding running in groups • Be on the lookout for road to continuing this in such trying times for • Run facing the traffi c to be • Leave your gadgets (cell- as per level three lockdown regu- signs and adhere to them. everybody. able to see cars approaching. phone, speakers) at home. lations. • Look both ways before cross- “As a showcase event for us as a resort and • Preferably walk/run/jog on the • Make sure you tie your shoes • Be considerate to other run- ing the road. one that we take immense pride and pleasure in, we look forward to hosting another edition of Africa’s Major in a safe and responsible manner.” The Nedbank Golf Challenge will also form part of the European Tour’s new Golf for Good initiative, which will include all European Tour tournaments from July until December. In South Africa, these Golf for Good contributions will be directed towards the local charities and corporate social investment initiatives supported by the Nedbank Golf Challenge and Sun International. More details will be announced. Following the suspension of the season on March 8, the European Tour will return to action behind closed doors in July with a new UK Swing involving six tournaments being played in July and August. Two further Rolex Series events have also been rescheduled, with the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club moving to October 11 and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club now taking place the following week, October 15 to 18. Keith Pelley, European Tour chief executive, said, “Since the suspension of our 2020 season in early March, we have taken a measured approach in reassessing our schedule, informed every step of the way by our medical advisers and government guidance. “We have consistently said that safety is our absolute priority and that is why today we are announcing our resumption in two months’ time supported by a comprehensive health strategy which has been led by our medical team.” All European Tour tournaments will be subject to stringent safety and testing protocols. Friday, June 26, 2020 Wrestling club stand strong

Leigh Hodgson lockdown, but the club’s coaches and staff have promoted fi tness. The Elsburg Wrestling Club has “We did not do online training been a fi rm-standing sports club sessions as not even the coaches within the Elsburg community were allowed to have contact. for more than 60 years, having “Remember, wrestling is a opened its doors in 1955. contact sport,” said Cilliers. The club, founded in Mare “But we did encourage our Street, has always aimed to hone young members to workout and nurture young wrestling at home in their own time and talent. space. The club’s year started off well. “We did do some fun activities Not only did they host a like the upside down T-shirt chal- successful friendly tournament, lenge, during which we asked our but also competed at the Eastern children and coaches to send the Gauteng Open Championships at videos to the club’s WhatsApp Carnival City. group.” Wrestlers who performed well were Ugue Kabesa (gold medal in freestyle), Daniella Pio (gold medal in freestyle), Bronwen Smit (silver medal in Greco-Ro- Elsburg Wrestling man), Letoya Mbena (bronze Club hope to grow medal in freestyle), Keith Down- ward (bronze medal in freestyle) their membership and Tobie Alberts Jnr (bronze after lockdown. medal in Greco-Roman). However, the Covid-19 pan- demic and subsequent lockdown The club hopes to get the left the club and its members green light soon to wrestle once heartbroken as they were forced again in order to do what they to close their doors and stop love. training. “We want to get back to train- “We have been on lockdown ing soon and get our members for several months now,” said fi t and ready for the tournaments Melissa Cilliers, secretary and that lie ahead,” said Cilliers. coach for Elsburg Wrestling Further to this, Elsburg Wres- Club. tling Club hopes to grow their “It left us heartbroken as some membership and are calling on of our young members didn’t all interested parties to visit the understand why there was no club in Mare Street. practise.” For more information call Teaching and learning may Joep Joubert, the club’s media Young Elsburg Wrestling Club wrestlers get ready to wrestle at a tournament before the national Covid-19 lockdown. have come to a stop throughout liaison, on 082 557 9240.

Elsburg Wrestling Club members smile for a club photo before the national Covid-19 lockdown. C340632KE10