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LENTSWE LA BATHO • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 2018 FREE Commtech gives Banyana heroes welcome PULANE CHOANE received such a warm reception and it was unexpected because as far The learners at the Commtech as we know, this is a school that is Comprehensive School in not used to seeing a national team. Bloemfontein’s Phelindaba Being here reminded us of who we Township gave the Banyana are playing for and the privilege Banyana national team a hero’s that we have as members of this welcome on Friday, 08 June. team,” Ellis said. The team paid a visit to the school, Meanwhile, Banyana Banyana which is well-known for its female defender, Bambanani Mbane, said soccer development in the region the support they received from the and the occasion also marked the school as well as the choral singing team’s first time in Bloemfontein. was overwhelming and boosted the The team was set to play in the team’s morale in an unexpected African Women’s Cup of Nations manner. Mbane said the spirit of the a minor advantage coming on Learners at learners rejuvenated the players and Sunday, as they had won the first Commtech qualifier match against Lesotho on Comprehensive Sunday at the Dr Petrus Molemela gave them a new found confidence leg 1-0 on Wednesday. School were elated Stadium and was in town to that they would perform better than According to the South African to see members practise ahead of the match. they had expected to on Sunday. Football Association’s (SAFA) of the Banyana Banyanya Banyanya played against calendar, Banyana Banyana Banyana team in However, on Friday, the team spent their school hall in the morning with the Phelindaba Lesotho on Sunday and thrashed will play two FIFA international Phelindaba. School and Banyana Banyana the neighboring team 6-0 in the friendly games on 6 and 9 October Coach, Desiree Ellis, said the second leg of their qualifier on respectively before heading to occasion was nothing short of an Sunday afternoon. Ghana in November. Commtech Comprehensive School Principal, Thembisile Mlambo, said the school was both elated and honoured at having the Banyana Banyana team [email protected] honour for her and the team. “We The South African team had members visiting the school. PHOTOS: TWITTER (@SASOLSA) 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 13 June 2018 Youth graduate as qualified food safety quality assurers

SEITHATI SEMENOKANE Speaking on behalf of the students, Moipone Hlole from Bloemfontein With the recent spate of deaths said that when she heard about from Listeriosis, food hygiene the opportunity being offered for has been a hot topic among South learners in the province from a Africans. Twenty learners from friend, she did not hesitate to apply. Bloemfontein and Kimberly, who She added that she and her fellow participated in the National Food peers hope to make a positive Safety Assurers Youth Training impact in the two provinces and on Programme, recently graduated at the country’s tourism industry. a ceremony held at the Dr Petrus Congratulating the learners, Molemela Stadium’s Indoor Sports Minister Hanekom said: “This is Centre. the beginning of a lifelong journey, The ceremony was officiated by you are now graduating into the Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom, world of work.” He also stressed and was a collaboration between the importance of their newly FS Destea HOD, Dr Mbulelo Nokwena the Department of Tourism and acquired skills. “It is not just about the Free State province. Learners looking after tourists, it is also received Food and Beverage about looking after their health.” Seta (Foodbev Seta) accredited Following the graduation ceremony, certificates in NQF level an imbizo was held affording qualification in the practices related the minister and executives from to the manufacturing, storage and Mangaung Metro the opportunity processing of food in the hospitality to engage with the community industry, making them qualified on tourism opportunities that are food safety quality assurers. available for the youth, women and FS Destea HOD, Dr Mbulelo entrepreneurs. Nokwequ, congratulated the Hanekom concluded with a few graduates on their new and vital words of encouragement: “Tourism skills, adding that they should is a growing sector, you are going spread the knowledge of food to be a part it. Be great, be the hygiene to the community and embodiment of excellence.” Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom popular food vendors. [email protected] Graduate, Moipone Hlole PHOTOS: SEITHATI SEMENOKANE Heidedal se spiertier (79) doen dit weer

PIERCE VAN HEERDEN

Calvyn Fortuin, spiertier van Heidedal, het dit weer DIe klaskamer voordat Willers, haar suster Anneke en lede van Victory Outreach daaraan begin werk Die klaskamer het reeds sy eerste laag verf gekry gedoen. Dié legendariese het. en behoort op 16 Junie voltooi te wees. liggaamsbouer het hierdie keer ’n derde plek in die bo vyftig afdeling van die Bloemskou se Miss Free State en kie pak crèche aan liggaamsboukampioenskap gewen. Fortuin JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN was ook die oudste deelnemer. “Dit is n wonderwerk wat net van my Miss Free State 2018, Annemie Willers, Skepper af kom,” sê Fortuin. Volgens Fortuin en ‘n paar ander barmhartige Samaritane het navorsers beweer dat jou spiere ophou het besluit om die Abrahams Crèche in ontwikkel teen die ouderdom van 50, maar hy Heidedal op te knap. Die Miss Free State- bewys hulle keer op keer verkeerd. “My spiere handelsmerk en Ace Models Heidedal wil het nog steeds dieselfde vorm as toe ek jonk graag die crèche verbeter nadat hul die was,” sê hy. omstandighede gesien het waaronder die Fortuin, wat tans die oudste mededingende kinders moet skoolgaan en na-skool wag. Annemie Willers liggaamsbouer in Suid Afrika is, beoog om Willers, haar suster Anneke en lede van verf gee,” vertel sy. Enige iemand kan dié volgende jaar op die ouderdom van 80 weer Victory Outreach het ingespring om die dag kom help. Helpende hande moet dan deel te neem. Fortuin gebruik sy ervaring in kinders se klaskamer op te knap. net ‘n verfkwas en beker vir lekker sop dié sportsoort om jong seuns in Heidedal af “Ons begin net eers met die klaskamer, saambring. ‘n Kombersie en kinderboek te rig en hulle só van dwelms en drank weg maar stelselmatig wil ons die hele skool indien moontlik, sal waardeer word. “Die te hou. Fortuin is ’n inspirasie vir baie jong Calvyn Fortuin opknap,” het Williers verduidelik. projek lê ons baie na aan die hart en ons wil seuns in sy gemeenskap en oefen daagliks. (79), spiertier Die herstelwerk sluit mure, vensters, die ‘n verskil maak,” sê Williers. Op die ouderdom van 79 ryg hy al vir jare van Heidedal dak, matte, deure en gordyne in. As enige iemand betrokke wil raak of FOTO: PIERCE “Op Saterdag 16 Junie om 08:00, gaan toekennings in. VAN HEERDEN moontlik iets wil borg, kontak gerus vir [email protected] ons die mure ‘n finale laag verf gee, die Annemie by 082-319-9208. houtmeubels afrond en ook ‘n laag chalk- [email protected]

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Every person hopes that one day when they decide to have a family, to be crowned their children will be healthy and normal but what happens when your JERETHA OOSTHUZIEN a young woman who will not only be child is born and you realise one year empowered but one who will empower later that there may be something The Miss Golden Free State pageant is those around her and beyond,” Visser wrong with them? “You accept it and a new brainchild of executive producer, explained. live with it,” said Letlhodilwe Moroe, Dineo Visser, who has been toying with “Just like any other pageant, Miss whose son was born with autism this concept for quite some time. It started Golden Free State has great prizes for more than eight years ago. realising in April 2018. the winners. The winner will walk away According to Autism South Africa, “Growing up as part of a big family and with vouchers and products from all our autism, or autism spectrum disorder, being the first daughter, I always had to be sponsors, and a cash prize of R5000. The refers to a range of conditions a deputy parent and help out whenever the runners up will also receive amazing characterised by challenges parents were absent. I believe that is where prizes.” with social skills, repetitive the spirit of giving, developed.” The crowning of Miss Golden Free State behaviour, speech and nonverbal The aim of this pageant is to make a 2018 will take place on Saturday, 4 communication, as well as by unique difference. Even though this is their first August 2018. Tickets will be selling at strengths and differences. year, Visser received positive response R100. For more details, be sure to visit Letlhodilwe Moroe and an autistic child during Moroe accidentally discovered that her son an outreach programme in Mangaung earlier this from hopefuls. She also received amazing the Facebook and Instagram pages: @ had autism when he was a toddler. Following year. response from potential sponsors who missgoldenfs. her discovery, she researched the condition [email protected] are now working with her. “Miss Golden thoroughly and even moved to dealing with the condition. After dedicating Free State is looking for raw talent, and from Bloemfontein with her son, owing to more than seven years to creating awareness we have @models to teach and shape the long school waiting lists and lack of schools on the condition in Mangaung’s townships ladies into amazing women in the pageant in Bloemfontein that were willing to accept through various platforms, she then opened world,” she added. her son. The more she learnt, the more Tokologo, Place of Hope, and a Non-Profit The participants were all given the task anxious she grew of her son’s future and she Organisation (NPO) where she deals with to perform 10 random acts of kindness. then developed anxiety and later depression. severely autistic children and their parents This is how the judges came to see After a near-death experience where she and lives to essentially create awareness who were really determined to make a was shot four times during a hijacking in campaigns on the condition. difference. On Saturday 2 June, 10 girls , Moroe said she had an epiphany Moroe said she is not funded and does most were selected to go through to the finals. and discovered her life’s purpose. “When of the work from her own pocket. Now The judges are sure and positive about I woke up from the surgery where they working with the Free State Department the girls they had selected. “With the removed the bullets, something inside of of Social Development (FSDSD), Moroe incredible support I had from a group The ten finalists are from the left, top: Altanja de me remembered that I have always wanted will launch a support group for parents in of experienced judges, we aim to crown Vos, Nombulelo Jonas to make a difference in people’s lives. For townships who live with autistic children on me, because I had connected so much with Friday, 22 June 2018. autism because I had an autistic son and I got She will provide information on the to learn more about it through my research, condition, address the traditional and cultural that was the vehicle I was going to use to stigmas that come with parenting such change people’s lives,” Moroe said. children and other functions at the event, Following this, she considered how lucky which will be at the Grassland Community she was that she was able to afford and pay Hall. The event will start at 10:00 and will her son’s medical expenses but wondered continue until 16:00. how those without the means to do so, are [email protected]

Tshogofatso Nkatlholang Teboho Nthako Relebogile Mosako Nolubabalo Dube

Kelly Phillipus Bathabile Makhathini Shannah Bell Sentle Mopeli PHOTO: MARINA FICK PHOTOGRAPHY

NEW 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 13 June 2018 Boy Child Book Club launched LEBAKENG NKABI guest at the event. He told Voice my life. that he would like to encourage “He was there when I started There was a smile on the faces young soccer players in the playing for City Pillars, all the of young footballers from high Mangaung Metro not to neglect way to Orlando Pirates. This is schools when they attended the their education. when I was reunited with my launch of the Boy Child Book “Soccer is a short-lived career. mother. She told me that she Club at the Selosesha Library in Young players should focus on never thought I would be where Thaba Nchu. their education so that they will I am today. All the trials and The launch came after the have something to rely on when tribulations made me focus on my organisers had noticed that most their soccer careers are over. soccer and I have made it against of the time boys were being They should not let their current all odds. This is where my name, neglected, while much is done to situation limit their dreams. Teko, which means “test”, came develop the girl child. “Look at me. Soccer saved my from,” said Modise. This sometimes leads to boys life. At a very young age I was a Sabata Marumo, one of the turning to criminal activities. They street kid, my biological father organisers, told Voice that the have no proper role models in the chased me out of the house, I had project was launched to encourage Tsholofelo ‘’Teko’’ Modise together with Sabata Marumo, a soccer coach. community, which makes them to move up and down the streets young boys to read because PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI succumb to peer pressure. Teko of Soweto without any family reading builds a positive human Modise, former Bafana Bafana support. I got help from my coach, being. become not only professional well in their education.” player, was invited as special who played the role of a father in “We want to see these young boys soccer players but also doing [email protected] Mangaung denies meeting Phase 9 residents Christmas comes early for PULANE CHOANE said two women were moved from any government housing Botshabelo schools into his yard without his subsidies and do not have any LEBAKENG NKABI learners and to Cashbuild. In an expected twist of events, consultation. site to register their names on One of Katamelo Primary School’s the Mangaung Metropolitan Other unnamed community the National Housing Needs Eight schools in Botshabelo were educators, Mr Nibe, could barely Municipality told Voice on members confirmed that the Register (NHNR) at the the lucky winners of the Cashbuild contain his excitement. “None of Monday afternoon that it municipality’s officials from municipal office in Heidedal. Art-at-Heart competition. The our classrooms have doors and our neither met with Phase 9 its Housing Settlements (HS) The programme aims at schools each received a Cashbuild wonderful learners get so terribly residents who have housing office met with members of capturing data of all those building material voucher to the cold, especially in winter. Now problems, nor did it meet with the community and heard their residents of Mangaung who value of R15 000 at the official with this generous voucher, we any community members on the complaints, and even took some need sites to record and verify refurbished Cashbuild store can look at starting to put some 18th of May 2018 as Voice had of their names down. their property status. This will opening ceremony that took place doors in.” He continued, saying: previously reported. However, Municipal ensure that the HS fast tracks on 7 June 2018. “Oh, our children are going to be On 30 May 2018, Voice wrote spokesperson, Qondile the process of site allocation The Art-at-Heart campaign, which so happy! Thank you, Cashbuild!” an article following a visit Khedama, told Voice in a to deserving beneficiaries,” was launched 17 years ago, has Mr Mohlabi of Tlholo Primary to the community of Phase written response that the Khedama said. helped more than 2 900 schools School, was also joyful at the 9 after a concerned resident HS team of Bloemfontein However, residents who were in Southern Africa with over news and said: “Our classrooms alleged that people in the North’s Region was not in present at the said meeting, R36 million worth of building are urgently needing some settlement were being illegally Phase 9 on 18 May as stated insist that a meeting took place materials. attention and this voucher is a thrown out of their homes, by the residents. Furthermore, and were dumb-founded when The winners are Raohang Primary, real gift! We can now replace the officials were accepting bribes Khedama said that the team Voice called them. Kotelo, Rankwe Primary, Lebelo Primary, broken windows as well as fix the of R1500 for a land site and did not have a meeting with who was thrown out of her Tlholo, Monokotswai Primary, classroom’s wooden top tables.” presence was given to those the community. Khedama son’s house and now lives Makgulo Primary, Katamelo Ian Mckay, Cashbuild Operations with bribe money, leaving neither confirmed nor denied with a relative nearby, said Primary and Tlotlisang Primary. Manager, told Voice that the those without money and who allegations of the bribes, that the question then is if A much moved Mr Thakanyane, project not only makes donations have been waiting for years, however, he said that the the municipality had not sent a teacher from Makgulo Primary to local schools, but also creates out in the cold. Two residents, municipality encourages officials to address them, who School, said that he just could jobs for community members at Justina Kotelo and Serame and requests anyone with were the people present at the not believe their luck in being the newly refurbished store. Ramangalane, told Voice of information and who knows meeting. nominated. “Our main focus area “Every time our 300 stores get their concerns, with Kotelo of sites that are being sold by She added that she and others is going to be an outside space refurbished, we make a difference alleging that she was evicted officials of the department to are now wondering what kind that the learners assemble on in in local schools. We identify the from her son’s shack, where open a case at the nearest police of game the municipality is the mornings – we are going to get schools by visiting several schools she currently resides as she station or to report the matter to playing at and hopes they this area paved so that it will keep in the area. We realised that there has been looking after it for the municipal fraud unit. realise they are playing with them from standing on the muddy was a need for the schools to be him (since he works out of the “We also encourage all those people’s lives. ground when it rains.” He went assisted with building material.” province), while Ramangalane who have never benefited [email protected] on to say how thankful he is to his [email protected]

Julia The Uprising Youth Revival PIERCE VAN HEERDEN I was happily married. My husband and I used to run a business together. Suddenly another woman came into Kingdom Connection Apostolic Centre the picture and my husband turned against me. I tried to in Heidedal is hosting their third commit suicide because I felt my life had turned upside down and I was alone. Finally he left me with the kids, Uprising Youth Revival this weekend. without financial support. It was very painful. The conference will take place over the My mother told me about an article about Julia’s Ring weekend and the opening night will be held and how she had helped many people with their at the Henry Brooks Hall in Heidedal at marriage and financial problems. I booked an appointment with Julia. She charged me R100 18:30 on Friday 15 June 2018. consultation fee and then she performed a special A Girl Talk session will also be held prayer for me. She then gave me the Ring. on Saturday, 16 June and special guest Prophet Lauren Davids PHOTO: FACEBOOK Within a few days, my husband returned home and on Relebohile Patience Rampeta, Miss Teen that weekend I played the lotto and was surprised to Free State Finalist 2017, will be among see the numbers; I had won. At last I finally discovered Teen Free State Finalist 2017, Relebohile the truth, Julia is a God sent that helped me. Thank After 8 years of suffering, the guests. The conference will be aiming Rampeta, Evan Buffel, Clayton Scears, you Julia! We bought a new home and our business is Florence is finally happy to inspire and educate the youth and all its Jeffrey, Luvandre and many more. Make very successful. All becouse of Julia’s Ring. after using Julias Ring. guests will be hosted by Prophet Lauren sure not to miss a life changing experience Davids. Entry to the conference is free and on 15- 17 June 2018. Contact 064-383- She also helps people with: Financial problems • Love relationships •Work all are welcome. Special guests will also 5208 for more information or send an email crisis • Family problems • Bad luck health problems, and many more... join Prophet Lauren Davids to bring guests to kingdomconnectionapostaliccen@gmail. Book an appointment @ 079 666 0472 - Julia special performances. Some of the guests com. Magnet Street - Universitas - Bloemfontein include Brain and Azania Barends, Miss [email protected] 13 June 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 Dance Exchange to take place at Vrystaat Arts Festival JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN of exchange, considering the need of the young choreographers within their Dancers and choreographers from region. There is a focus on cross- Bloemfontein are invited to join Dance discipline collaboration and a search Exchange to find a way to recreate of inspiration from all kinds of space, choreographic works inspired by work and environment. contemporary choreography in the The project will focus on two tiers, region. including connecting young dance Dance Exchange, funded by the creators to create work in a free National Arts Council, is a programme environment, leaving it open for offered by Dance Forum, with a them to create work and to create focus on young artists within the opportunities for young cultural contemporary dance environment. managers to access new ways of This year 22 Free State choirs have registered and are expected to compete. PHOTO: DSACR FACEBOOK The project focuses on artistic exchange operating within the sector, with a focus as an interdisciplinary aspect and is on marketing to create an industry that fundamentally developmental and not is connected to the social network. commercial. It also focuses on giving The next Dance Exchange takes place Third Annual young choreographers and dancers during the Vrystaat Arts Festival, the opportunity to find new ways of from July 8-14, and will be facilitated creating contemporary dance work. by -based dancer and The aim of the programme is to develop choreographer, Kirvan Fortuin. young artists within an environment To apply for a place in the Dance Choral Eisteddfod Exchange, please The Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and the role it can play in nation building, social send an e-mail and Recreation will host the 3rd annual DSACR cohesion and the renewal of our heritage. This art to georgina@ Choral Eisteddfod. This choral Eisteddfod is an form can play an important role in our efforts to danceforum.co.za annual programme managed by the department. promote moral regeneration and can be a vehicle or call 011-673- This year 22 Free State choirs have registered and through which we drive our anti-crime campaigns 0035. entered the competition. The 3rd annual Choral in the province. It is important to encourage young [email protected] Eisteddfod will also see choirs from neighbouring people to cherish and take part in choral music. provinces such as the Northern Cape and North In fostering social cohesion and nation building, Dance Exchange West Province competing. It is also expected that 3 choirs play a vital role in disseminating messages focuses on giving choirs from Lesotho will participate. of unity and national pride” said MEC Mathabo young choreographers and dancers the Prizes to be won include 1. R50 000; 2. R35 000; Leeto. opportunity to find 3. R25 000 for the Large Section and 1. R 35 000; The Choral Eisteddfod will be hosted on 16 June new ways of creating 2. R 30 000; 3. R 25 000 for the Standard Section. 2018 at 09:00 at the Sand du Plessis Theatre. contemporary dance “We value choral music because of its dignity [email protected] work CUT breakfast show now a ‘bozza’ SEITHATI SEMENOKANE figures in its listenership over the past year and this special announcement The breakfast show on CUT FM, which comes as no surprise. plays from 9 till 10 am every morning, “We are a young station and we are all now has a new sponsor. The team about doing things differently. We like celebrated this new feat with an outside being pioneers, being innovative and broadcast different, but at the same time we also The Cut of Breakfast radio show on want them to see us grow, in a very CUT FM announced their brand-new professional way, in such a way that they sponsorship with MTN with a special are able to trust us with their brand,” she live broadcast held at the Windmill said. Lindiwe ‘Malindii’ Dube, Nkokheli ‘Nkox The Leader’ Lindazwe, Mawande Mateza, Maki Molapo, Benjamin Malokase, Laila Nnyane and Bogosing Botsime. Casino on Friday 8 June 2018. Steven Swart, Senior Manager Regional The Cut of Breakfast radio show, Business operations from MTN, added say is Yello. And this excites us, being said. which broadcasts between 7 am –10 that they have ‘bozza’ expectations in the forefront of our community, The morning concluded with a business am weekdays on CUT FM, is one of for their partnership with the breakfast talking to the people that are using our networking session in which guests the station’s flagship shows. CUT FM show going forward. “We have a ‘bozza’ products, and CUT will enable us as engaged with the breakfast team as well Station Manager, Leila Nnyane, said the expectation. Every morning when the a brand to be able to connect with the as each other. radio show has seen immense growth sun comes up, the first thing we want to faces of the people that we serve,” he [email protected]

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Your weekly motoring guide 13 June 2018 Bloemfontein Edition BMW X5 ready for battle SEAN NURSE but comes fitted as standard with Dynamic LTHOUGH reportedly slated Damper Control, for making its international Adaptive M Suspension Adebut at the Motor Professional with active Show in October, BMW officially roll stabilisation, a X model unveiled the long awaited fourth first Integral Active Steering generation X5 last week after system that turns the rear wheels images and details leaked online to aid cornering in tight spaces and mere hours before. a new air suspension that raises Connected Known internally as the G05 with ground clearance to 214mm. Drive with production again set to take place In spite of BMW not releasing Concierge Service, Wi-Fi at BMW’s Spartanburg, South any details on the X5’s rumoured and dual USB ports. Carolina Plant from November, weight loss, the newcomer does Another segment first, the the X5 not only a adopts an usher in a new Off-Road Package, X5 also boasts BMW Digital Key appearance similar to that of the another X5 first, which raises the which allows buyers to unlock the X1 and X3, but also grows in every ride further, in addition to including doors using their smartphones, 360 degree camera system, Rear 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 mill churning dimension with an overall length an electronically controlled rear via the BMW Connected App. Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change out 350kW/650Nm. Top speed of 4 922mm (+36mm), wheelbase differential lock. No measurements In addition, a colour Heads-Up Warning, Lane Departure Warning is limited to 250km/h with the of 2 975mm (+42mm), width of 2 with the aforementioned package Display, wireless smartphone with active steering and Wrong-way benchmark 0-100km/h sprint taking 004mm (+66mm) and height of 1 in place have however been charger, new ambient lighting, warning. 4.7 seconds. 745mm (+19mm). revealed. heated and cooled cupholders, In Europe, the X5 will initially go Displacing three-litres, the While expected to be replaced As with the X2, the X5 will be panoramic sunroof and quad- on sale with a choice of two petrol xDrive30d serves as the entry-level by the X7 later this year as the offered in two trim levels; xLine zone climate control rounds off and two diesel engines, all sending diesel model with rated outputs brand’s new flagship offering, and M-Sport, each with its own the interior, with a 20-speaker their respective grunts through an of 195kW/620Nm, translating the X5’s respective gains have assortment of exterior detailing Bowers & Wilkins Diamond eight-speed Steptronic gearbox to all to a top speed of 230km/h and translated to an improvement in and wheel sizes ranging from 18- Surround Sound System, Rear- four wheels via the familiar xDrive 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds. At the interior space, with 645-litres of 22 inches, while Sunstone Metallic seat entertainment Professional all-wheel drive system. sharp end, the M50d utilises the boot space available as standard, can be selected from the BMW system with dual 10.2-inch HD On the petrol front, the xDrive40i same engine, but adds a further or up to 1 860-litres with the Individual paint catalogue for the screens and a compatible Blu-Ray starts the range off with its 3.0-litre three turbochargers to develop a rear seats folded down. Available first time. DVD player with two further USB turbocharged straight-six mill whopping 294kW/760Nm. While from December though are two Inside, the interior features ports and HDMI jack confirmed for producing 250kW/450Nm, allowing limited to 250km/h, BMW claims additional seats which can be a more minimalist layout with availability from December. it to reach 100km/h from zero in that it will complete the zero to electronically folded away or tilted. cues taken from the 5-series, As expected, driver assistance 5.5 seconds and on to a limited top 100km/h dash in 5.2 seconds. Riding on a development of highlighted by the dual 12.3- tech has been sharpened up with speed of 243km/h. BMW South Africa has meanwhile BMW’s CLAR platform used by inch instrument cluster and notable items being Collision Until the arrival of the X5 M, confirmed that the X5 will make its the 5-and 7-series, as well as the iDrive infotainment system, the Warning and Pedestrian Warning which will reportedly pack the local debut in the fourth quarter, X2, X3 and soon the new 3-series latter boasting the marque’s with City Braking, Emergency Stop same 441kW motor as the M5, the with pricing to be announced closer and X7, the X5 not only becomes new 7.0 operating system, and Assistant, optional Active Cruise xDrive50i will serve as the most to the actual launch date. the first BMW model to ride on incorporating Gesture Control, Control, Lane Change Assist, Traffic powerful X5 available, with its (optional) 22-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Jam Assist, Parking Assistant, a 3D New Suzuki Swift light on the pocket ITH the recent and severe discovered, has been priced with contender from Hyundai. isn’t exactly groundbreaking are sourced from India and both increase in the price of affordable mobility in mind. In side profile, it cuts a in terms of design, but is get a 61kW/113Nm naturally Wboth petrol and diesel New generation looks typical budget car silhouette but ergonomically simple, easy to aspirated 1.2-litre petrol motor hitting consumers hard and indeed, The Swift has always been a incorporates a sporty upswept use and looks a smidge more mated to either a five-speed causing many to look at alternative cute compact machine and this shoulder line and rear door handles upmarket. The new D-shaped manual or an automated manual ways of reducing the cost of personal third generation model is no which are located near the top of the steering wheel helps with the transmission(AMT). mobility, budget cars will likely different, although, my colleagues C-pillar and help create a ‘floating perceived quality, however, there Fuel consumption is claimed find increased favour as part of and I couldn’t help but notice that roof’ of sorts. At the rear, its wide is still evidence of cheap plastics at 4.9-litres/100km and having consumer downsizing. it shares a few styling cues with bumper and protruding tail lamps throughout the cabin while on the sampled other models from the I travelled down to KwaZulu-Natal other small cars both new and appear as a modern take on the infotainment front, an old-school brand, I can confirm that its to sample the third generation of old. Take the rounded headlamps likes of the Toyota Etios. The Swift system is still in place, with the claimed consumption figures are Suzuki’s popular Swift hatchback and distinctive grille, which is looks compact and despite the colour touchscreen system seen achievable in real-world driving and Dzire sedan, which as I unmistakably Suzuki, yet resembles fact that it is shorter than the older on European-spec Swift models a conditions. a certain budget model, it is also notably wider, which notable absentee. Verdict contender from the brand claims aids in its length Practicality is improved though, The latest Swift and Dzire are the Blue Oval and to width ratio. In basic terms, the with respectable front and rear great additions to the local Suzuki indeed, a more new car offers better space and head and legroom while the boot, line-up. Despite the lacklustre premium practicality as a result. which was minuscule on the older interior and basic features, both The Dzire model resembles the model, is now more capacious at models are very reasonably priced, Swift, but no longer gets the Swift 268-litres while the Dzire, which meaning that the Swift and Dzire badge and is now a stand-alone looks almost identical inside, will appeal to consumers looking model. Expect a chrome grille up sports a 378-litre boot. to tighten their belt when it comes front, small sedan proportions Powertrain to transport costs. Look out for a when viewed from the side and a Despite the fact that there is a more detailed driving impression of simple rear design with lashings 1.0-litre turbo petrol Boosterjet both of these models in our Road of chrome for an overall design motor available overseas, Suzuki Test section in the coming weeks. that can be likened to a scaled- South Africa has stated that the Warranty and service down and modernised version of future of that engine is uncertain All models come with a five- the now defunct Kizashi sedan. amidst ever-more stringent Euro year/200 000 km warranty and a Interior counts emissions regulations. This means two-year/30 000 km service plan. The interior of the new Swift that local Swift and Dzire models 13 June 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za SPORT • DIPAPADI 7 FS name provisional CLASSIFIEDS

Contact: Felecia 051-505-0926 082-370-1270 team [email protected] MORGAN PIEK Cheetahs for a LEGALS The Free State have named their second 0900 provisional team for the 2018 Craven stint. Week, which will be played in Paarl. The former Phatlalatso ea kopo ea retail licence The team will be heading to the tournament Free State Phatlalatso malebana le kopo ea licence ea in the Western Cape with five players who captain, Joe Pretroleum Products Acts, 1977 (ACT No. 120 of played for the team last year, the prop Beukes, 1977)

Herman Aggenbag, the scrumhalf Ross also sees Phatlalatso e na e etsetwa ho tsibisa bohle ba Braude, the lock Ofentse Maphuti, the his son, nang le thahasello kapa ba ka angwang ke kopo flanker De Wet Marais, and the exciting Danwch ea Follow The Star Trading 686 (Pty) Ltd, mabapi le kopo ea eona ea Retail licence ea nomoro ea centre, Wyclef Vlitoor. Beukes, in C/2018/06/07/0001. As it stands, the selectors have named 24 the side, REM. EXT. OF ERF 10123 BLOEMFONTEIN HANGER STREET members in the squad and they have to trim and he will HENRY BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN the team to travel by one player. This leaves be playing Morero wa kopo ena ke hore mokopi o fuwe licence ea ho rekisa mafura a lipalangwang (Petroleum them with somewhat of a headache, and it in the retailing activities) jwalo ka ha mokopi a hlalositse will come down to the fitness of Marais. second-row. kopong ea hae. Tokisetso ea ho bona litokomane tsa This could leave either the Grey College The winger, mokopi e ka hlophiswa le kantoro ea Controller of André-Hugo Venter, the son of the legendary Springbok and Free State flanker, André Petroleum Products ho: captain, WJ Steenkamp, or the lock, George Ian-Small Venter. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK • Nomoro ea mohala: (057)-391-1300 Cronjé, as the unlucky lad. Smith, • Nomoro ea fax: (057)-352-2673 • Email: [email protected] As is the norm, Grey boast the biggest is the Franco Smith (Grey), 11 Ian Small-Smith contingent of players in the squad, and as it brother of the current Cheetahs utility back, (Grey), 10 Zander du Plessis (Grey), 9 Ross Motho ea ka batlang ho thibela kopo ena a ka stands, they have 15 players in the team. William, who, in his turn, is captain of the tla e tsa jwalo ka ngolla kantoro ea Controller of Braude (Grey), 8 Werner Gouws (Grey), 7 Petroleum Products nakong ya matsatsi a mashome Louis Botha, who are the second-best team SA Schools team and had a leadership role WJ Steenkamp (Grey), 6 Samkele Mzayiya a mabedi (20 working days) ho tloha mohla letsatsi in the City of Roses, have seven members when the Junior Springboks won the 2012 la phatlalatso ena. Ea thibelang a ngole a hlalositse (Louis Botha), 5 Danwich Beukes (Grey), nomoro e ka ho dimo ea kopo. in the squad. IRB Junior World Championships in Cape 4 Ofentse Maphuti (Louis Botha), 3 Albert Albert Annandale of Sentraal High School Town. Thibelo e ka romelwa ho poso kapa sebaka se Annandale (Sentraal), 2 André-Hugo Venter latelang: and Delano Williams of Jim Fouché High Small-Smith, as well as the centre Vlitoor, (Grey), 1 Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Grey). The Controller of Petroleum Products School also made the cut. are real contenders to be representing the Department of energy Replacements - 16 Francois Boonzaaier 314 Stateway Street, The Strip Building, Welkom Two players in the team have dads who South African Schools team in August. (Louis Botha), 17 Lihle Lokwane (Louis played for the Free State, as well as the The 2018 Craven Week will form part Botha), 18 Herman Aggenbag (Grey), 19 Postal Address: Springboks. They are the centre, Franco of Paarl Boys’ High School’s 150th The Controller of Petroleum Products Nhlanhla Senoamadi (Louis Botha), 20 De Department of Energy Smith Jnr as well as the hooker, André- anniversary and will be played between 9 Wet Marais (Grey), 21 Delano Williams Private Bag X 3658, Welkom, 9460. Hugo Venter, who is the son of the and 14 July. (Jim Fouché), 22 Jade Human (Grey), legendary flanker, André Venter. Smith’s Provisional Free State team - 15 Richard 23 Lehlonolo Lithabe (Louis Botha), 24 dad is, of course, the Bok assistant and Kriel (Grey), 14 Brandon-Lee Adams ADDRESS: George Cronjé. Central Media Park, 7 Christo Groenewald soon-to-be new head coach of the Toyota (Louis Botha), 13 Wyclef Vlitoor (Grey), 12 [email protected] street, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, 9301 City FC the new IPL champs DEADLINES: LEBAKENG NKABI The league is an initiative that searches for lot, not just for the team, but for the whole raw talent in an attempt to find the best teams community we come from. City Sharks FC from Serwalo in Thaba as well as the most promising players in the “The best players are those with great Nchu are the new Interstate Promotional province. football technique and this trophy simply League (IPL) champions. The team won the City Sharks FC will be representing Thaba means someone has recognised the talent tournament held at the Mmabana Stadium Nchu Football Association (TLFA) at the that these boys have shown throughout the in Thaba Nchu on Saturday. The IPL, which Mangaung Metropolitan Regional play-offs league. Their hard work is paying off. I am is held in conjunction with the Thaba Nchu on 23 June 2018. thankful to the TLFA and the IPL for the Local Football Association, is an initiative Brian Shuping, City Sharks coach, told support they have given us. On 23 June we that gives young football fans a chance to Voice this was a joyful day in their camp. will be playing here against the best teams come together and celebrate their passion “We have lost countless times during this but we are confident that we will win the for football, and also affords them the stage of the competition, but that gave us Mangaung Metropolitan Regional playoffs,” opportunity to realise their greatest potential the determination and perseverance to get said Shuping. by living an active healthy lifestyle. us where we are today. This win means a [email protected] WEDNESDAY 13 June 2018 Beast to play 100th Test in

The Beast, Tendai Mtawarira, is set to become the 6th Springbok to have played 100 Tests with South Africa facing England in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Bloemfontein PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK MORGAN PIEK Erasmus may opt to go with Wilco Louw again after Trevor Nyakane has been The loosehead prop, Tendai “Beast” ruled out through injury. Mtawarira, is set to become the sixth However, Louw has played a lot of Springbok player to have played a 100 rugby this year, and Erasmus did Tests or more for South Africa. indicate that one of the changes The Zimbabwean-born player will facing might be on the tight-head, England in Bloemfontein on Saturday in and this could mean that the second Test. Thomas du Toit will earn a On Monday, coach first start. confirmed that the front-rower will be Erasmus will name his playing in his 100th Test. side for the second Test The former captain, , who on Thursday afternoon, played both hooker and tight-head prop and Saturday’s match at for South Africa, is the only other player the Toyota Stadium in who played in the front row to don the Bloemfontein kicks off green-and-gold. at 17:05. Erasmus said that it is great that the The only other player, who played his junior rugby at Springboks to have lock, will reach the milestone in the City played a 100 or more of Roses. Tests are: “He will definitely get picked. It’s great (127), – how many guys have achieved that? (124), John Smit (111), I played for the Springboks 39 times, (109) and and for me that felt like a lot. For a guy Percy Montgomery (102). to reach a hundred is phenomenal. He Possible Springbok side started at lock and then played at flank to play in Bloemfontein – 15 at provincial level and to consolidate and Willie le Roux, 14 S’bu Nkosi, 13 play a hundred Test matches at prop, is Lukhanyo Am, 12 André Esterhuizen, unbelievable. 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handré “What he brings to the party is great and Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane we are very blessed with front-rowers at Vermeulen, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Siya this stage. He can be proud of himself Kolisi (captain), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Meet the Springboks RG Snyman, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi and all of us can be proud of him – it’s MORGAN PIEK signing session at Kloppers at the Loch Mbonambi, 1 Beast Mtawarira. wonderful.” Logon Waterfront from 10:00 – 12:00. On Sunday the Springboks released Replacements - 16 Akker van der Merwe The Springboks are in town for the Thursday 13 June several players from the squad, and this / Schalk Brits, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 second Test against England at the The Springboks will having and open included the Toyota Cheetahs loose- Frans Malherbe, 19 Pieter-Steph du Toit, Toyota Stadium on Saturday. training session at the Clive Solomon head prop, Ox Nche. It is believed that 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Ivan van Zyl/ There will be opportunities for the fans Stadium in Heidedal. It this also be a Steven Kitshoff will provide cover for the Embrose Papier, 22 Elton Jantjies, 23 to meet and engage with their heroes. fan engagement session from 17:30 – position from the bench again. Who will . Wedenesday 12 June 18:00. play at tight-head remains the question. [email protected] The Springboks will be having a [email protected]