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Busi Vilakazi men with good moral values. “As“As leadersleaders andand elderelder memenn we sshouldhould be July marked Moral Regeneration Month aimed the change we want to see in the younger at encouraging people to recommit to eff orts generation.generation. We should be better role models in of building communities grounded on positive our communities and mentor young men,” said values and rededicate to building a caring Rulashe. society in pursuit of creating lasting peace and GBV survivor Miranda Lephokho’s life prosperity in the country. changed 14 years ago when her husbandhusband It also highlights gender based violence which shot her. She said it is sad that GBV is still a is on the rise in society. prevalentprevalent prproblem.oblem. GCN spoke to Elsburg community leader “It makes me wonder if it will and a co-founder of a men’s dialogue sessions, ever end. I survived but so many still Prince Rulashe. The group mentors younger suff er,” said Miranda. men and engages men on issues they face in “GBV is a moral issue. How a man is raisedraised communities and society at large. plays a major role in what kind of man “A number of men in the country are in need he becomes when he grows up,” said of moral regeneration,” said Rulashe. Miranda. “In every community morals, values and She said there were signs of ethics are the backbone of a thriving and emotional abuse when they were growing community. Once a community loses dating.dating. its morals it is the beginning of decay.” “I ignored them with the He believes the origins of GBV is multi- hope that he will change. faceted, which includes moral degeneration. His insecurities and “Men with morals know how to love and possessiveness became respect women and children. They are better worse in our marriage equipped to solve issues,” said Rulashe. which destroyed it. I felt GCN asked Rulashe what society can do to caged and was losing help young men. my self-esteem,” “This is not a quick fi x. As a community we said Miranda. must be role models to young men and also off er mentoring programmes. We should not just talk the talk but also walk the walk as leaders. “We should lead by example not only on service delivery issues but even in our personal lives,” said Rulashe. He said lack of guidance and a father fi gure is a young man’s life can contribute to negative behaviour and lack of morals. “There is a saying that environment is everything and hereditary is nothing and that it takes a village to raise a child. If you look closely at cases where men abuse, rape or kill women you will fi nd most of the times that the men was raised by a single mother or grew up in a society that lacked father fi gures. “You might also fi nd they were raised within a toxic environment of abuse,” said Rulashe. He said leaders need to take a stand and address the issue of moral decay to raise better Gender-based violence survivor Miranda Lephokhois shares her story with others to help educate and make other women aware of GBV.

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Melissa Hart 2015. As a trained social worker Busi Hospice East Rand supports worked for the Department of patients with life-limiting illnesses Justice in the family advocate’s and their families to accept an offi ce working with children in honest journey around death. divorce cases. “We remind families and When she left the Eastern Cape patients that they are not alone on she transferred to the family this journey and off er palliative advocate’s offi ce in Johannesburg. care,” said Jonquil Siepman, Although she enjoyed helping marketing and media liaison for the children she decided she Hospice East Rand. wanted to do volunteer work. South African Hospice She saw an advertisement for programmes provide palliative a social worker for Hospice East Former Edenhaven Retirement Village care for patients with advanced, Rand. resident teacher Reginald Stumke died on progressive diseases such as “I was only using about fi ve per July 2 from natural causes. cancer and HIV/Aids. Control of cent of my professional expertise pain and other symptoms, along at the family advocate’s offi ce with psychological, social and and I wanted to use all my skills spiritual concerns are paramount. somewhere,” Busi said. “The goal of palliative care “I noticed that emotions have a Gone but not is the achievement of the best Sister Ellen Ngcobo (who works in the Germiston and Boksburg huge impact on the medical side quality of life for patients and areas) and social worker Busi Ntondini (who works throughout of people’s lives and believe that forgotten their families,” said Jonquil. Ekurhuleni) are two of the ‘angels’ employed by Hospice East Rand. comprehensive management as Hospice East Rand provides one entity is vital.” services to the Ekurhuleni area “As you age, you move in your the patient primary care. When a patient and family It is with a heavy heart that the family which includes Germiston, career and you relate to diff erent “Visits are then based on the are referred to Busi she calls the of former educator Reginald Stumke Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, people, so I knew as I was getting needs of the patient. These could family and sets up an appointment announced his death at the age of 90. He Brakpan, Daveyton, Edenvale, older I could relate to older be daily, weekly or bi-weekly. with them. died from natural causes. Heidelberg, Kempton Park, Nigel, people.” “I am very hands-on and every “I discuss coping skills and The former resident of Edenhaven Springs and Vosloorus. Ellen is married to Jethro Pooe patient and family is treated empower them,” she said. Retirement Village leaves behind fi ve “When a patient is diagnosed and the couple has two children, diff erently as they are diff erent.” “I fi nd out the scope of the children, nine grandchildren and 10 great- with a life-limiting illness, is Nomonde, who lives in New Ellen said both the nurses and support system. If a patient is grandchildren. aware of the diagnosis, and both York, and Mbali, who stays in social workers are trained to bedridden, I empower the patient Reginald grew up in Maraisburg and the patient and their family are Pretoria. manage emotions, but you do to do something. They are still attended Krugersdorp High School before seeking help they may contact become attached to part of the family and the world so pursuing a career in the drawing offi ce Hospice East Rand,” said Jonquil. your patients and their they are not useless. at SA Railways and then working at the The GCN chatted to two of families. “There are so many things sawmills. the ‘angels’ from Hospice East Hospice East Rand they can do to reach others. I try He met his late wife, Lorraine Hazel Rand who dedicate their lives to The GCN chats to two does provide its and teach them to live with their Bailey, at SA Railways and married her on assisting patients and families dedicated professionals staff with debriefi ng disease in a calm way.” December 6, 1952. in the Germiston area. They are from Hospice East Rand. sessions. Busi added that she also After studying teaching part-time, Sister Ellen Ngcobo (who works “You must be educates the family to cope Reginald became a teacher and then the in the Germiston and Boksburg called for the job,” emotionally. deputy principal of Germiston Technical areas) and social worker Busi Ellen said. “There is a roller coaster of College. Ntondini. “There is a stigma emotions going on in regards to His daughter, Glenda Osborn, said her Ellen has been working in the “When you see yourself making attached to life-limiting illness and coming to terms with the reality of dad retired for a while and took up teaching area since December and Busi has a diff erence in people’s lives and sometimes people are scared to the issue. Sometimes it is more of again at the Mandoren Private School in been a social worker for the whole they acknowledge your service it come to us in the earlier stages. an emotional issue than a medical Kempton Park until he was 79. of the Ekurhuleni since 2016. makes it worthwhile,” Ellen said. “By partnering with us we will one, as a person is socially, He wrote technical courses, moderated • Sister Ellen Ngcobo: Ellen off ers home-based help you get the best out of your culturally and spiritually aff ected. exam papers and was the author of a book Leondale resident Ellen grew palliative care to her patients. situation and we help you through “Families can be clouded by illustrating the history of the St Andrew’s up in Soweto and moved to She is given potential patients the suff ering.” emotions and people are actually Presbyterian Church in Germiston. Leondale in 1992. names from the intake offi ce at When Ellen is not helping her grieving twice, once when they Not only did he dedicate his life to the She worked as a sister in Hospice East Rand and then calls patients, she enjoys music and have the diagnosis and then when academic and technical fi elds, but was also the labour ward of Germiston them to make an appointment to church activities. the patient dies,” she said. a member and elder of the St Andrew’s Hospital (now Bertha Gxowa visit them. Her husband, Jethro, is a pastor She added that grief is a very Presbyterian Church. Hospital) and enjoyed bringing “When you get to the person’s at the Holy Jerusalem Church complicated issue and she off ers At the church, Reginald taught life into the world immensely. home you introduce yourself and of Repentance in Soweto. Ellen counselling sessions. communion classes and conducted sermons In 1998 she moved to Cansa the services of Hospice,” Ellen loves to sing in church. Busi works throughout from time to time. and worked there until 2009, said. She cares for between 20 and Ekurhuleni and said her most After suff ering a stroke in 2014, he where she was involved in early “You explain to the patient and 25 patients at a time to keep her challenging part of the metro underwent rehabilitation and moved to and preventable healthcare. the family that you are there to caseload manageable. to work in is the informal Edenhaven Retirement Village, where he She was in a car accident and help. You must then assess the • Busi Ntondini: settlements. was to be joined by his wife. this led to her staying at home to environment and start managing Busi, who lives in Petit, Benoni, When she is not hard at work Glenda said while at the home her father recover for some length of time. the patient based of your originally hails from the Eastern being dedicated to her patients continued to touch the lives of others. Once she recovered Ellen went assessment.” Cape. and their families she enjoys “He thoroughly enjoyed the game to work at Allan Woodrow Frail Ellen added that she must She left her home town in 2014 spending time with her husband Conundrums, proving to be a worthy Care Centre in Boksburg. educate both the family and the to move to Gauteng and lived in Kwanda and their children, Naledi opponent and overjoyed when their group “I wanted to start helping the patient and fi nd out who all the the South of Johannesburg, before (27), Karabo (21), Lerato (19) and won. elderly,” she said. stakeholders are and who gives becoming a Benoni resident in Lesedi (12). “Although he had lost most of his sight, it did not stop him from exercising his intelligence.” The family thanked Edenhaven Retirement Home for looking after their father with care and fi nesse. “Thank you to all his friends at Edenhaven for being there for him, for assisting where you could without complaint. “You have all been a blessing in his life and may God bless you all.” The family also thanked Dr Kahn for caring for Reginald and for being his friend.

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After a lifetime of service to working on electricity for all in South Africa, Eskom’s former CEO, Dr Ian McRae, died at the age 90 on July 12. According to Energy analyst Chris Yelland, McRae started as an apprentice fi tter at Eskom workshops in Germiston and rose to become the CEO of Eskom and CEO of the National Electricity Regulator. Yelland added McRae was a giant in SA’s electricity supply industry. According to Eskom’s biography on McRae, he was one of the Delville resident Damian Losper said the garden will benefi t the business leaders in the country who community because he will be able to sell veggies at a reasonable actively worked to bring electricity price to community members. It also helps keep the area clean. to all South Africa’s people and he used energy as an agent for peace. McRae wrote a book titled ‘The Test Of Leadership – 50 Years In Lockdown garden The Electricity Supply Industry Of South Africa. In it, he wrote, “At the start of rooted in alley my career in power generation, I didn’t realise I would be involved Busi Vilakazi He said he needs help with with Eskom’s incredible generation donations and equipment because expansion plan for the next 40 The Covid-19 pandemic has been he cannot aff ord to buy all the years.” harsh on the economy, but at the things that he needs to keep the He was born at a Victoria Falls same time it has off ered many the garden going. Power Company (VFP) residential opportunity to pursue things they “The garden was doing very property at Simmerpan in Germiston have been meaning to do, but just well until the cold weather as it on September 24, 1929. have not had the time to do so. has been harsh on the plants. McRae’s father worked at Eskom, Delville resident Damian “There are things I can buy to in its previous state as the VFP. Losper is one of many who lost protect the plants, but due to a He wrote that his father used to take him to the power stations at their jobs and took the opportunity lack of funding I cannot get them. Eskom’s fi rst CEO, Dr Ian McRae dies at age 90. Photo:Eskom. to do something he loves and “If there is anyone or a Simmerpan. company who can donate or assist “I had a balanced childhood, had been planning to do for some years as an apprentice as he studied World Energy Conference. me with the items I need to make making many friends among the time. four years for a BSc degree. Presenting McRae with his sure the garden strives, I would be other boys and girls living there,” he Damian said his lockdown has “Throughout my career, I drew honorary degree, Prof David very grateful,” said Damian. wrote. been busy and he is happy that it on this experience in various ways, Glasser, Dean of the Faculty of He said the garden can be good “We had access to a football fi eld, has allowed him to pursue his plan I was always able, even as CEO, to Engineering, said: “He used his for the community. to tennis courts and bowling greens, of starting his garden. engineering background, his “I’m planning to start gardens other recreation facilities, and of “I had been planning to start managerial and negotiating talents in other alleys if the homeowners course, the Germiston Lake where this vegetable garden for some and the infrastructure available allow me to use their space. we spent many days swimming,” he time, but just never had the time to him at Eskom to clear the “We can achieve so much here wrote. and also lacked support from the Dr McRae was way towards an integrated sub- and at the same time I am keeping He attended Germiston High area. a giant in SA’s continental power grid.” it clean and rat free. School and described his fi rst “I really wanted to utilise the Dr McRae’s wife, Jess, died in “My goal is to supply apprenticeship at 18 years old in his electricity supply alley behind my house because 2019. He leaves behind his only son, Germiston people with fresh book. people were just littering in it and industry. Donald McRae. vegetables at a low price and “I remember riding my bicycle the space was attracting rats. Dr McRae received many those funds will go to the at 6:30am to Rosherville on my fi rst “With this garden I can keep awards, the most notable being: maintenance of the gardens,” said day as an apprentice wondering the rats away and also benefi t the sit down on a toolbox in a workshop • Order of Meritorious Service – community,” said Damian. Damian. what it was going to be like. On the journey, I decided that I did while in the fi eld, and relate to the Gold Class – South Africa (1993). The alley garden encompasses staff . • Honorary Doctorate in Some of the items needed for not want to spend all my days as an a space of 90m in width and 6m “They also knew that I had been Engineering (University of the the garden to survive and grow artisan, but for now, the task at hand across. there myself and understood the Witwatersrand,1989). are: was to learn the trade so that I could “Germiston homes often have issues. It always felt as if we were • The Servant Leadership Award • Two JoJo tanks work as an artisan, at least I would alleys like this that are not utilised. part of the same team.” (Samford University USA, 1992). • One pump booster have a fall back career with which I “I saw this as an opportunity In 1955 he successfully proposed • World Energy Council 75th • Two water house 5000 litre could make a living.” to use the space because it will marriage to Miss Jessie Scott who Anniversary Award for Global submersible pumps He never regretted serving fi ve benefi t the community. was working for the giant company Leadership (1998). • One garden pump (1100/45 “We can feed families from this for 10 years. garden. boosting pump) The World Energy M268385GC28 • Solar panel system with “So on the second day of Council released a tribute converter and storage battery lockdown I decided to stop which stated that McRae (6kw) X 1 complaining and started clearing was the fi rst recipient of the • Generator the space. Council’s Global Energy • Compost compose “The cleaning up took me three Leader Award in 1998. • Wonder plant booster (all weeks,” said Damian. The award was in purpose) He said he does not have any recognition of his • No More Ants background in agriculture, but has inspirational leadership and • D-worm /cut worm repellant an interest. generous spirit. • Seagro plant food “I had no knowledge of how to According to the • Four Warthog Agencies tank start gardening, but because I have biography, his courage was to pump connectors kits, a passion I did my research and revealed in his meetings • Garden hose pipe took it from there,” said Damian. with the ANC in 1988, • Four swinger sprinklers Because he did not have the his promotion of equal • Four plastic water taps fi nances to buy things he needed opportunity during the • Plastic green underground for the garden, he used things he height of the apartheid era, mat, had in his existing garden. and his legendary electricity • Black water pipes (30 meters). “Gardening requires a lot for all campaign. “These items will ensure the of water, so I decided to build These initiatives, and growth and quality of the garden. a water system that uses the others, helped Eskom pre- “They are expensive hence I’m dishwater from the kitchen. empt and adapt to the social asking for donations from anyone “The system is not perfect I still changes of the 1990s. who is willing to assist. Dr Ian McRae receives his Honorary need a few things to make sure He was also chairperson For more information or to Doctorate in Engineering at the it fi lters the water before we use of the South African assist contact Damian on 063 867 University of the Witwatersrand) in it to water the garden since it is National Committee of the recycled water,” said Damian. 7206. 1989. Photo: Eskom. 4 COMMUNITY Germiston City News Friday, July 24, 2020 Germiston’s Darren joins the TAKE ME HOME To adopt any of these animals, contact the Bedfordview and Germiston SPCA on 011 825 ranks of Johannesburg SPCA 5033. The Johannesburg SPCA (JSPCA) extended a warm welcome to Darren Potgieter who joined their team of volunteers. Currently up for Darren is from adoption is this four Germiston and will be a month old male full time volunteer at the cross-Pointer. local SPCA. “I’ve always loved animals and it brings me immense joy knowing I can help, even if it’s just taking a dog for a walk,” said Darren. This one year “Prior to lockdown old male cross- I spent six months in Boerboel wants to Thailand volunteering at be a member of Soi Dog and I also helped your family. the government to rescue animals from the dog meat trade. “It was valuable experience and I now want to contribute at JSPCA. “I used to work in the IT fi eld but I’m now studying animal behaviour. I am A adult female Calico also busy with an animal cat is seeking a new training course. home. “I want to work with animals as a career to create a sense of happiness and I’m really excited to be able to volunteer at JSPCA. “Recently I adopted my Young adult Tabby fi rst puppy from SPCA named Gracie is Johannesburg, and I looking for a new named her Sadie,” Darren owner. said with a smile. Darren Potgieter recently joined the team of volunteers at JSPCA. Friday, July 24, 2020 Germiston City News COMMUNITY 5 IN YOUR OPINION Reader desperate for help QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS, TOOLS, PAINT AND HARDWARE AT THE LOWEST PRICES Editor - I’m from Motloung nothing was done. The house The complainant indicated Section in Katlehong. is surrounded by feaces, urine that she contacted a private For eight days we and other waste. plumber who opened the suff ered the inconvenience The municipality needs to blockage and repaired a of sitting with the mess of fi x this, not my plumber. broken pipe temporarily with blocked sewer. I phoned the I’m with two children a piece of plastic. municipality’s number several aged 17 and 9 who are not Our acting operational times and no one answered attending schools because of offi cer committed to visit the the phone. their asthmatic conditions, stand on June 23 to verify the The phone number I used so they are doing their online position of the broken pipe to was 0860 543 000. After learning in such a fi lthy determine if it is private or several attempts with the call environment. council property. centre number, I personally No human can live, cook, Offi cials went to the went to the municipality’s eat, study or sleep in such property on the said date; offi ces in Mabhodweni in conditions. The smell is however, they could not gain Katlehong North on June 17. unbearable. access. They contacted the I was assisted by a man Gugu Makhoba complainant who indicated called Seja, who logged the that she would inform us call for me. On the same day, Editor’s comment - City of when we can gain access. after six hours, a white bakkie Ekurhuleni spokesperson According to our drawings, from the municipality came Themba Gadebe commented there is no municipal pipe on and they said they will come as follows: her property. 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Christian’s book is a are benefi ting from “The pandemic is humanity, poetry book and comprises acts of compassion and how you hurt yourself and I stories dealing with suicide, humanity. want to show people there is depression, mental illness, However, the still hope,” he said. drug abuse, traditional Portuguese community Women are a focus for masculinity, misogyny and Senderwood resident perhaps knows how to do Christian, as the book is xenophobia. Christian Lukusa. it best, which is evident mostly about them, but also The 24-year-old said his by an extraordinary the youth as he would like the book is self-published with Writing of the book started event to be hosted by the book to be in schools. Reach Publishers. last year during a time that Portuguese Forum on the “I am also a Pearson “My belief is if you are gender-based violence was East Rand on September Institute Ambassador of mentally well, you can take highlighted in the media. 6. Education where I do talks at on anything in life,” said “I wrote a poem about The Social Solidarity schools. Christian. student Uyinene Mrwetyana, Food Drive is coming to “What inspires me in life is He said some of the stories which states Is it easier for town and its impact is being told I can’t do it. People come from his experiences at South African women to die going to be massive - not are dying of depression, this is school and the experiences of than to get a degree?” only physically in the why you need to stick to what people around him. Christian believes the display of vehicles and Benoni businessman Manny Ferreirinha is the national you love. In turn that love will “You are taught in school to book is for victims, but also people involved, but also president of the Portuguese Forum of South Africa. save you,” said Christian. be prim and proper with your for everyone who attended on hunger relief eff orts in For now, other than his uniform and always smile. high school and may have Gauteng. from the food drive are to join hands with us upcoming book, he plans to However, many are faced experienced these diffi culties. The event will be Hospice, SPCA and in the food drive and launch a poetry session. with personal diffi culties, “The book is also about held in Parkhaven, just Salvation Army. embrace the spirit of The book will be released such as being abused at unity, how you may have off Atlas Road, from He added a lot of ubuntu.” in weeks to come. home.” been told you are diff erent 9am, and high-ranking farmers, corporates, About the Portuguese Follow Christian on He included those aff ected because of the colour of your government offi cials, motorbike clubs and Forum Instagram @christian_louk by these diffi culties had to skin,” he said. other dignitaries and the others have already The Portuguese Forum and Twitter @christianlouk pretend and still succumb to Christian said these are lies media are on the guest committed to be part of of South Africa was judgments of being tested and that hinder the strength you list. the event. established in 2001 as pushed to passing with good may have inside. All cultural community How it will work a national NPO that results. “For me, writing means groups are invited to be • The structure of the supports and works with “People may have also been healing. Some people cannot part of the food drive. event is that farmers and government and the bullied and this has had a dire turn darkness into art. They National president of corporate companies will provincial, municipal eff ect on them and changed only express their pain. I the Portuguese Forum drive their trucks full of and other authorities in their lives forever,” said respect artists and thus writing of South Africa Manny donations of food to the order to advocate and Christian. has become my art.” Ferreirinha, who is a venue and park until the empower Portuguese Benoni businessperson, ribbon cutting ceremony South Africans, as well explained the forum has been conducted. as address the many recognises the enormous • They will then growing needs of the need among the poor as a immediately depart for Portuguese community result of Covid-19. various government food in SA. “Many people have banks to drop off these The forum is lost their jobs due to the donations. committed to serving COVID-19 pandemic and, sadly, • At the venue, space the community through this shows no signs of will be allocated to increasingly active changing. the various cultural government relations SUPPORT 24/7 “We believe food communities and eff orts, the promotion of banks and community established charity a greater awareness of FREE APP NOW support are an integral groups to set up a ethnic accomplishments and viable solution to marquee to receive and encouraging defeat hunger and change donations from the stronger ties between the AVAILABLE lives,” he said. public. Republic of Portugal and “For this reason, we • The public arrives in the Republic of South decided it essential to vehicles/on motorbikes Africa. Get help and support on Covid-19 at the push organise a food drive and can then drive As such, it strives to of a button. Now available to all South Africans in conjunction with and through the venue and advance the community for free. Stay home and stay safe. supported by all other drop donations at the professionally, politically South African cultural community group or and culturally while groups, in order to charity organisation of ensuring that issues mobilise communities their choice. directly aff ecting the to stand together to fi ght • No member of the Portuguese community hunger. public will be allowed to are addressed through its “The aim is to pool the leave their vehicle - this network of government resources of the many a strictly drive through and community leaders. Portuguese and other donation event. Charities approved farmers, NPOs and the • Not all trucks have to of by the Portuguese general public so that bring donations of food. Forum: in a massive drive-by Corporates can be part • Grupo de collection, they can bring of the event by making Benefi cencia de La their donations to one a monetary donation Rochelle place.” towards this hunger relief • Grupo Madre Teresa Ferreirinha reiterated eff ort and having their de La Rochelle that while the event truck there for branding. • Lion Carlos is being planned on “We believe this will Magalhanes Feeding large scale and will, in be a drive to aid the Scheme Light House all likelihood, involve poorest of the poor, • ARK Angels trucks, motorbikes and but also a way to show • Maria’s Angels vehicles, the organisers that there are many, Foundation have had Covid-19 and often unacknowledged, • Bienvenu Shelter government regulations organisations who do a The charities work in front and centre in all great deal to help and it several diff erent areas their planning. is these people that make to feed orphans, old age “We are taking this South Africa great,” homes and run feeding Scan to Download Now seriously and anyone Ferreirinha said. schemes. participating can be “This is a drive that Join the food drive assured the event will be comes from the heart Anyone interested in 100 per cent Covid-19 and what it means to being part of the Social compliant.” be a community. The Solidarity Food Drive Charities approved by Portuguese Forum urges can contact Paula Franco the organisers to benefi t all other cultural groups on 082 048 2018. Friday, July 24, 2020 Germiston City News 7

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July 24, 2020 @autodealersa @autodealersa Autodealersa BMW launches first fully electric iX3 model Although BMW is no stranger to the Sports trim strips, three of which feature fi ne wood. Activity Vehicle segment, they have for the The standard seats are off ered in two trim fi rst time launched a vehicle with an all-elec- colours and the optional sport seats in four tric drive system based on the X3 model. shades. While the new model retains the propor- tions on the X3 model, the new model sets Under the bonnet itself apart with the incorporation of BMW i accents. Under the bonnet now features an electric Some of the most noticeable visual changes motor producing 210 kW and 400 N.m of on the exterior include a revised kidney grille, torque which is capable of propelling the iX3 which now is almost completely closed up to 100km/h in just 6.8 seconds while using and comes garnished with a blue surround 0.0L/100km. familiar to BMW electric vehicles. The The electric motors do, however, consume front lower apron also sees an update and is electric power and BMW claims a combined inspired by aerodynamic effi ciency consumption of 17.8 – 17.5 kWh/100 km dur- The iX3 sees the incorporation of aerody- ing an NEDC test cycle while the WLTP test namically designed and light-alloy wheels cycle returned 19.5 – 18.5 kWh/100 km. which comes standard in 19-inch specifi ca- coming from the mostly enclosed bottom of Occupants will notice a blue Start/Stop The powertrain includes BMW’s fi fth-gen- tion although customers can option 20-inch the vehicle. button and the gear selector lever as well as eration eDrive technology and sees improve- variants. unique model lettering on the centre console, ments in power density, operating range, Featuring behind the front wheels on the What to expect from interior door sill plates, the screens in the cockpit and weight, installation space requirement and fenders are unique BMW i garnishing which Control Display. fl exibility. is complemented by a blue insert on the side The interior design largely remains the The ambient lighting that comes as stand- The 80 kWh battery returned a range of skirts. At the rear a new apron features and same as the non-electric variants, however, ard also illuminates the interior in blue in its 460 kilometres in the statutory new WLTP sees the inclusion of two blue panels which sees the inclusion of a variety of blue ele- default setting although it can be customised. test cycle and 520 kilometres in the NEDC is designed to effi ciently direct the airfl ow ments. Customers can choose between fi ve interior test cycle. Upcoming Lexus LS to feature artifi cial intelligence

The Lexus LS made its debut in 1989 and has Lexus has continued to build on existing decoration and Nishijin brocade in traditional Crompton, vice president of Toyota South Africa since occupied the fl agship sedan position for technologies in the current model, but also Japanese craft. Motors Marketing and Lexus Sales. the brand. incorporates Artifi cial Intelligence (AI) tech- “In pursuing high-quality driving performance, Lexus plans to extend on the engine line-up The current and sixth-generation continue to nologies. Lexus thoroughly addressed every detail of featured in the current LS 500 and F-Sport employ technological and refi nement equip- the components and control systems related derivatives which encompass a 3.5-litre petrol ment which falls in line with the brand’s Lexus Driving assist to driving performance, including quietness V6 motor producing 310 kW and 600 N.m of Driving Signature initiative while the next and ride comfort, ranging, for example, from torque. The new Lexus Teammate system will model will see even more improvement. The Lexus Teammate driving assist which the internal structure of the tyres to the feel be available on LS models in Japan initially. SA The new LS is set to feature Lexus Team- incorporates AI technology aims to improve experienced when sitting in the seats and the can expect the model to arrive early in 2021 with mate, which takes form as a variety of ad- on the overall high-quality driving experience acceleration response in daily driving,” Glenn pricing revealed closer to the time. vanced driving assistance technologies. expected of a brand fl agship such as the LS. Aff ected area includes the newly developed Adaptive Variable Suspension for greater comfort, increased battery-assisted acceleration in the LS 500h and improved initial torque on LS petrol variants.

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The interior also sees the addition of touchscreen technology for improved operability and higher levels of fi nish by utilising metal leaf 10 CLASSIFIEDS Germiston City News Friday, July 24, 2020 Friday, July 24, 2020 Germiston City News SPORT 11 Shot Put and Discus Competition Invites Athletes Lebogang Sekgwama CGA stated athletes must only enter the Athletes will compete discus event if they have in a virtual shot put and adequate competition area discus competition from available. the comfort and safety of A virtual meeting will their back yards. be held from July 31 to They will be August 2. participating in such a Results will be manner to maintain their administered by Versus social distancing due to Atletiek after verifi cation Carling Black Label brand manager Khwezi Vika ,Stars of East the Covid-19 pandemic. by the organisers. Reaching for Gold founder Molefi and Carling Black Label Situated in Germiston, Final results will be #StayAtHome Skills Challenge winner Ashley Mkhize. hosts Central Gauteng available on CGA’s Athletic (CGA) Track social media platforms and Field Commission and website on or before released a statement, August 4. Skills challenge inviting athletes to enter A complete set of the free competition. results, using the results Powered by Pierre form and the video of the winner announced Blignaut Shot Put & best attempt should be Discus Academy, athletes sent in on WhatsApp to Just because soccer is on hold the video onto their Twitter page must record a video of 084 437 8541. because of the pandemic that did with the campaign hashtag, their six throws and To register, go to http:// not stop Carling Black Label, in #ChampionsStayAtHome. measurement thereof tinyurl.com/CGA-Virtual- partnership with Kaizer Chiefs There was a selection of the on their smartphone throw. and Orlando Pirates, to off er top 10 entries, with fi ve each and thereafter send in For more information, soccer fans some fun. representing Kaizer Chiefs and the video of their best go to Central Gauteng Carling Black Label had a Orlando Pirates. attempt, as well as the Athletics website www. #stayathome campaign for the The fans were judged by three distances of all six centralgautengathletics. consumers to show off their players from each team who throws. co.za. skills with a chance to win the then selected two fi nalists, one According to CGA’s VIP experience of showcasing from each team, being David released statement, entries their skills during a half-time Mnisi for Orlando Pirates and opened on July 9 and will match for their team, a hamper Ashley Mkhize for Kaizer close on July 30. as well as R10 000 which they Chiefs. The overall winner was Age categories which would donate to the charity of Ashley Mkhize who will get a can participate are u-12, their choice. VIP experience of showing off u-14, u-16, u-18, u-20, A young athlete after Consumers were encouraged his skills at half-time during seniors, masters and para- throwing a shot at a to showcase their soccer skills a match once spectators are athletes. Central Gauteng Athletics by taking a video of themselves allowed. Athletes can participate competition. Photo: showcasing their skills in their The cheque hand over took in two events, shot put Central Gauteng Athletics favourite team’s regalia, upload place in Dukathole, Germiston. and discus. Facebook Banyana captain Janine van Wyk signs with Glascow City Banyana Banyana captain Janine continue her journey with our van Wyk who is also the founder club.” of JVW Football Club based in Van Wyk’s signing comes after Bedfordview has signed a move she had just recovered from a to Scottish champions, Glascow knee injury that cut short her City. career at Fortuna Hjorring in She will join the club on a Denmark before it even started. one year deal and has become She becomes the third recent the latest South African woman signing for Glascow City, after footballer to fi nd a home abroad. Zaneta Wyne from Klepp in She joins a growing list of Norway and Krystina Freda from Banyana Banyana players who Cypriot giants Apollon Ladies. are plying their trade overseas, Van Wyk could feature in the among others, Thembi Kgatlana UEFA Women’s Champions and Jermaine Seoposenwe (both League, with Glasgow facing Portugal), Nothando Vilakazi and German champions Wolfsburg Amanda Mthandi (both Spain), in the quarterfi nal scheduled for Linda Motlhalo (Sweden), August 21 in Spain. Bambanani Mbane (Belarus), SAFA Media caught up with Ode Fulutudilu (Finland), Refi loe Janine shortly after the club Jane (Italy), Letago Madiba and announced her signing. Rachel Sebati (Turkey) as well “I am extremely excited for as Andisiwe Mgcoyi and Zanele this move to Glasgow City. I Nhlapo (Albania), while some am looking forward to extend are spread across the USA. my knowledge and hoping to Van Wyk, who hails from add value to the current Scottish Alberton, is most capped player champions,” she said. of all time in South Africa, male “Honestly, it all happened so and female, with 170 caps to her fast. It was not part of my future name. plans, but I guess things change She is a two-time Olympian over time and I am one to believe after she was selected in the that everything happens for a two squads that participated in reason.” the 2012 London and 2016 Rio “I have always believed that South Olympic Games, captaining the African female footballers were team in the latter tournament. talented enough to sign contracts Van Wyk also led the side in Gauteng All Stars Games team captains, Janine van Wyk and Portia Modise, share a candid moment at the draw abroad but we weren’t as recognized Banyana Banyana’s maiden FIFA of the teams. Van Wyk has signed a deal with Scottish champions Glascow City. Photo: Annette van Schalkwyk. as we are today, which I believe Women’s World Cup, which took stems from Banyana Banyana place in France. “Janine captained her nation known across the world, Janine top female players in the world, competing at the World Cup. Welcoming her to the club, at the 2019 World Cup and is is in that category. Her record which attest to the calibre of “I do also think the corona Glasgow City head coach, their record cap holder. I know is incredible on and off the player and individual that she is. pandemic has given us no choice Scott Booth, said: “We are that she will 100 per cent lead by pitch in what she has done for “At Glasgow City, we are all but to look elsewhere so we can absolutely delighted to bring example and fi t in to our already girls and women’s sport in her about championing women and continue being active as footballers Janine van Wyk to our club. She talented squad.” own country as well as in her girls and Janine very much fi ts and play the game we love, as has incredible experience and I City club manager Laura promotion of equality. into that mould. Her footballing we are currently uncertain when feel this will be key for us this Montgomery said: ”If we are “Her jersey is on display at the CV is very impressive and we football will return in our beloved season. talking about players who are FIFA Museum next to the other are delighted she has chosen to country.” Friday, July 24, 2020 Meet local fi tness enthusiast Lebogang Sekgwama running with me. I didn’t have the support of the community who are there to witness the A lover of all things fi tness is how Loyiso race, but it was a nice experience none the Moumakoe (36) describes herself. less.” The electrical engineer by profession Loyiso explained how she become a is a cyclist instructor, 15 times Comrades cycling instructor. Marathon runner, fi tness enthusiast and “First and foremost you need to have vast mother of two. experience in cycling and fi tness. My indoor “My ultimate goal is to become a fi tness cycle instructor approached me and stated infl uencer so that I can reach and inspire that my physique and fi tness level would be a broader community to join this lifestyle great to become an instructor and that’s how I and all the benefi ts associated with it,” said became one. Loyiso. “I registered online at Trifocus and did a The Germiston resident said that since course in body conditioning. 2016 she ran for Germiston Callies Harriers “Furthermore I took an indoor cycle Athletics Club. instructor course from Cycle Pro Academy.” She spoke more about living in Germiston. Loyiso spoke more on the highlights of her “It is a small town which is calm and fi tness journey. relaxed unlike other parts of the province “Achieving my fastest time at Comrades that are busy. It is also a great place to raise Marathon where I had a fi nishing time of children.” 8:03:00 in 2010. To date that is my personal Loyiso said her favourite hangout was the best time.” Harvard Café at Rand Airport. Loysio has also received the Bill Rowan “Especially on Sundays as there is Medal, a medal given to those who complete karaoke.” the marathon in less than 9 hours. She has recently moved to Pretoria. She plans to enter the Biogen Face of “I grew up everywhere in South Africa, Fitness 2020 competition. up until I was six years old I lived in a Loyiso explained how tough lockdown has small village called Mvenyane in Matatiele, been for her. Eastern Cape with my grandmother and all “Now, more than ever, I need to have my cousins. discipline and be my motivator. “After her passing, I moved to “On top of that there’s no equipment so I Komatipoort for two years and after those have had to use my experience and become two years I then moved to Pretoria.” creative with how I keep in shape.” Loyiso proceeded to obtain a qualifi cation To maintain her fi tness Loyiso said social as an electrical engineer and worked in media fi tness challenges have kept her diff erent provinces, such as Limpopo, North motivated and on her toes. West and Gauteng. “Covid-19 is a serious issue and none of Fitness has always been a part of her us thought we would be living in times like lifestyle. these. “My mother was a fi rm believer that all “We now must adapt to the new normal, do her children should participate in some form our part in decreasing the infection rate and of sport in school and as a result I’ve been fl attening the curve.” involved in fi tness from my days in primary Even though gyms are closed because of school. the lockdown she advised the community to “Running the Comrades Marathon for the not despair. fi rst time was the highlight of my life.” “Do what you can with what you have The runner said she comes from a home for example running, cycle or even doing where they sat and watched the marathon Loyiso Moumakoe bouncing with energy after crossing the fi nish line. bodyweight exercises for strength and from start to fi nish, every year. shaping up. “It was an achievement in itself for me “The support of the people of Durban and challenges, emotions and feelings with the “Challenges and hardships make us to be at that starting line and make not only Pietermaritzburg made me feel like I was marathon and so your ability to go back stronger and failure is a part of growth.” myself, but also my family, proud.” never alone and crossing that fi nish line in every year builds your character.” Tips on becoming a fi tness enthusiast. Loyiso detailed her fi rst time running the a time of nine hours and fi ve minutes was a This year the long-distance runner also • Have a passion for fi tness Comrades. defi ning moment in my life.” participated in the fi rst virtual Comrades • Set goals “I was 20 years old and the year was 2005. “Finishing the marathon every year is Marathon due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • Be consistent The marathon for me was emotional and I a measure and reminder of the strength I She said it was a diff erent experience • Be dedicated to the lifestyle felt like I’d conquered the world. possess as a person. because she ran the race alone. • Make it a lifestyle, not a burden “Every year you experience diff erent “I didn’t have 20 000 other people

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