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René Joubert agreed that parts of Mpumalanga belong to the Swazi people. The second of three public hearings on After his statement he had a counter the possible amendment of Section 25 of question to the chairman. “When the black the Constitution was held in Ermelo at the people 600 years ago crossed the Limpopo Msukaligwa Municipality. River, there were Bushmen here. The The hearing was held on Tuesday, 3 July question is that when you encountered the in the town hall. Bushmen, did you buy the land or did you The ¿ rst Mpumalanga hearing was held negotiate with them or did you simply take in Mbombela (Nelspruit) on Monday, 2 the land?” July and the third meeting took place in Ms Deli Dludlu shared her personal Middelburg on Wednesday, 4 July. experience and said the land that she lives Parliament’s constitutional review on was taken and is now being managed by committee is travelling to all nine provinces a black person who demolished her house. to gather submissions from the public on “We are being abused by our own people,” land expropriation. The hearings allow for she said. all people to give their opinion on why they Many of the opinions supported the agree or disagree that the Constitution must process to amend the Constitution with the be amended. Each speaker was given three The chairman of the Joint Constitutional view that the land was stolen. minutes to give their reasons and to offer Review Committee, Mr Vincent Smith. Mr Janneman Robberts talks during the The Transvaal Agriculture Union solutions. (Photo: Supplied) meeting. of South Africa raised the point that Mr Hennie Bekker, district coordinator Section 25 already makes provision of AfriForum Mpumalanga, said they are for the expropriation of property with compensation. They have already submitted an input to the portfolio committee that A Volksrust farmer said that investigates the proposal to amend the Constitution of South Africa. land expropriation without Section 25 states that property may be compensation will not solve South expropriated only for a “public purpose Africa’s economic problems or in the public interest” and “subject to compensation”, the amount of which, and against the amendment and that the process the time and manner of payment, must either is À awed as venues were not communicated have been agreed to by those affected, or in advanced, therefore many people could decided by a court. not attend the hearings. They brought to the attention of the “If needed, we will challenge this process chairman that TAU SA acknowledges the in court.” levels of poverty and the unfortunate plight He further said people are being misled of jobless people, but is convinced that the that all land was stolen. He also stated only way to solve this problem is through that the government has not given any A member of the Joint Constitutional Review a growing economy that is sustainable. clear indication on how the land would be Mr Hennie Bekker (district coordinator of Committee, Mr Julius Malema, reprimands “Economic growth depends on con¿ dence redistributed and that makes it look like AfriForum Mpumalanga) says the forum is members of the public not to hackle other by the investor in a healthy policy a government stunt to cover up their own against the amendment and that the process people when making submissions during environment which in itself will generate failures on service delivery with false hope is flawed as venues were not communicated the public hearings at the Ella De Bruin investments in the national economy,” said of land ownership. in advance, therefore many people could not Hall in Ermelo on Tuesday, 3 July. (Photo: Mr Janneman Robberts. “If this is accepted A Volksrust farmer was of the opinion that attend the hearings. Supplied) and legalised, it is almost certain that the land expropriation without compensation South African economy will be isolated will not solve South Africa’s economic expropriation without compensation. speakers. and marginalised which will in turn lead to problems and that the government has Some speakers were shouted at and the He said people might not agree with all greater levels of poverty and misery,” he enough power. Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Mr the speakers, but they have to listen to them. concluded. Another resident said the only way to Julius Malema, had to calm the crowd Mr Werner Weber said he had received Hon Tsapane Mampuru thanked the solve poverty in our land is through land and asked all to respect the views of other three delegations from Swaziland who community of Ermelo for being honest.

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017 811 2662 2 HOËVELDER - Nuus 13 Julie 2018 CRIME - MISDAAD Taxi Association resolves Man robbed of large sum of money in Joubert street passenger assault matter A 60-year-old man was robbed of a The taxi drivers alleged to ID book. substantial amount of money that he have assaulted Ms Zonke Nkosi After both sides presented withdrew from a bank in Joubert Street on and her siblings faced a Ermelo their cases, the matter was Saturday, 30 June. Taxi Association disciplinary concluded with the association According to the Ermelo Police hearing at the taxi association’s apologising to Ms Nkosi and her spokesman, Capt Carla Prinsloo, the man of¿ ces on Wednesday, 27 June. family for the harm and trauma had withdrawn the cash at the bank at The hearing was presided that they endured. about 11.30am, when three unknown men by the leaders of the taxi Mr Nkosi will get help to approached him and forced him into a association with all affected recover his lost license and ID vehicle and drove off. parties present. book. “The complainant said the men pulled As reported recently by Leaders of the taxi association out a ¿ rearm and took all his money the Highvelder on 29 June, urged the public and taxi drivers and left him on the side of a road,” Capt “Group of Taxi Drivers Assault to respect one another when Prinsloo said. Commuters”, Ms Nkosi was using public transport. The police warned the public to be allegedly assaulted by a group of “We are all working together cautious when they withdraw large sums of taxi drivers on Friday, 15 June and nobody should feel money from a bank. at 7.30pm, after insults were threatened by any taxi driver,” According to the police, they have seen thrown around by both parties. one leader said. an escalation in such incidents during June. Ms Nkosi’s brother, Mr The matter was concluded Capt Prinsloo added tips on what to do Thulani Nkosi, was severely with the Ermelo Taxi when you withdraw large sums of money beaten to the point of fainting. Association reiterating its stance from a bank: The siblings also alleged that their doors are always open • Avoid withdrawing the money and they lost R1 800 and Mr Nkosi if commuters feel disrespected at Ermergency services from Ermelo responded quickly to the accident rather do cell phone or internet banking. losthis bank cards, license and the taxi rank or by a taxi driver. that happened on Friday morning, 6 July at the corner of Joubert- • Have one or more persons accompany and Church Street. you when going to withdraw money from the bank. • Park near the bank to avoid walking with the money for a long distance. • Have one person park near the bank One life lost in so you can drive off as quickly as possible after withdrawing large sums of money. With regards to the recent spate of bank card fraud at ATMs in Ermelo town, horrific accident Capt Prinsloo also provided tips when approaching an ATM: The emergency services of the hospital with minor injuries • Always check your surroundings before Ermelo responded quickly to and the fourth died later the withdrawing money. an accident that happened early same day. • Do not withdraw money if people are Friday morning, 6 July. According Capt Carla loitering around the ATM. The accident occurred at the Prinsloo, spokesperson of • Never let a person interfere while you corner of Joubert- and Church Ermelo Police, allegations are doing a transaction on the ATM. Street at about 7.30am. show that the bakkie drove in • Do not let a person withdraw money on According to some of the Church Street in the direction your behalf. witnesses, Mr Gift Hleza from of Pick n Pay when it turned “ Always be vigilant when using the The Ermelo Taxi Association says its door are open to the public who the traf¿ c department responded on Joubert Street and collided bank and its services and if you feel want to complain and urges drivers and commuters to treat each quickly to the accident calling with the white Quantum which like something is wrong with the ATM, other with respect when using public transport. all the relevant emergency was driving in the direction of immediately leave and look for another services and even driving to the Checkers. safer one,” Capt Prinsloo concluded. Fire Station to get the Fire- and The driver of the bakkie Rescue team to the scene. lost control of the vehicle and Reports received con¿ rmed crashed into the Mazda at the Carolina Police need help TLU SA doen beroep op boere that three people were taken to traf¿ c light. with missing person Daar is geen rede vir die en tevrede wees nie, bloot omdat regering om tevrede te wees nie, vanjaar se syfers beter vergelyk Carolina Police need information that can en daar is geen rede vir boere as dié van verlede jaar nie.” help them ¿ nd Mr Lindokuhle Vincent om gerus te word nie. Mnr. Geldenhuys glo die Sibanyoni who has gone missing. Dié waarskuwing kom verbetering is te danke aan The 21-year-old was last seen on van mnr. Henry Geldenhuys, groter bewuswording en Saturday, 31 March at about 11am. TLU SA se adjunk-president paraatheid onder die boere, en He was wearing a maroon sweater with en voorsitter van dié unie se die samewerking met private black writing on, dark blue Jeans and black veiligheidskomitee. veiligheidsmaatskappye wat die and white tekkies. He is skinny built, with Dit volg op TLU SA se landbou ondersteun. black eyes and has an Afro. bekendmaking van die syfers vir “TLU SA wil sy dank According to the police he came from plaasaanvalle en -moorde vir die uitspreek teenoor dié Johannesburg to attend a service in eerste ses maande van die jaar. polisiebeamptes wat inderdaad Carolina. Anyone with information, can Vanaf Januarie tot Junie hulle werk doen, maar contact Det Sgt CK Mokoena at 017 846 vanjaar was daar 206 helaas is daar nog heelwat 1580 or alternatively call 082 318 9570. plaasaanvalle en 33 moorde, ruimte vir verbetering, volgens TLU SA se syfers. Dit veral met die opsporing van toon ’n verbetering teenoor die plaasmoordenaars. Te min syfers van die ooreenstemmende van hulle word opgespoor en tyd verlede jaar. Vanaf Januarie nog minder word suksesvol tot Junie 2017 was daar 220 vervolg, en dit is steeds rede vir aanvalle en 44 moorde. kommer.” “Solank daar nie ’n nul-syfer Hy het ook ’n oproep op is vir aanvalle en moorde nie, boere gedoen om hul veiligheid is daar niks om oor tevrede te nog meer op te knap en meer wees nie,” het mnr. Geldenhuys plaaswagte daar te stel onder die gesê. “Elke lewe is belangrik, en beskerming van georganiseerde elke moord is een te veel. Die landbou om die syfer verder te Mr Lindokuhle Vincent Sibanyoni was last regering durf dus nie agteroor sit laat daal. Three vehicles were involved in an accident that happened Friday seen attending a service in Carolina. morning, 6 July.

Kontak ons verteenwoordigers Murraystraat 14, Ermelo Tel: 017 811 2221/2255 017 811 4439/4518 Charlé Charine 071 243 4419 084 998 4025 [email protected] [email protected] 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - News 3 Marco Barnard gee vlieëniers vlerke Sanette Botha Ses vlieëniers het al lisiensies suksesvol deur OFA Ermelo Flight School verwerf. Voornemende vlieëniers van Ermelo en Studente moet ten minste 16 jaar oud omgewing hoef nie meer ver te gaan om hul wees en kan op die ouderdom van 17 jaar ’n vlieglisensie te kry nie. privaatvlieënierslisensie verwerf. Marco Barnard is die kettingeienaar van ’n Minimum van 45 vliegure word vereis, die Outeniqua Flight Academy (Ermelo waarvan 30 saam met die instrukteur afgelê Flight School CAA/0249) . word en 15 solo gevlieg moet word. Dié vliegskool het in 2006 in Die teorie bestaan uit agt vakke wat in Plettenbergbaai ontstaan en Marco is sedert 18 maande geskryf moet word. Wiskunde, 2016 die instrukteur op Ermelo. wetenskap en aardrykskunde as skoolvakke Die vliegskool is by die Ermelo Vliegveld is nie ’n vereiste nie maar kan voordelig gebaseer en slegs 30km oos van Ermelo wees. bevind die student hom in die hart van Suid- ’n Privaatvlieënierslisensie stel ’n vlieënier in staat om vir plesier en persoonlike sake te vlieg, sowel as om Hy het in 2009 sy kommersiële passasiers op te neem vir privaat doeleindes. vlieglisensie verwerf terwyl hy Wanneer ’n student ’n professionele vliegloopbaan oorweeg is ’n kommersiële voltyds as operasionele klerk vir ’n vlieënierslisensie ’n vereiste en dié lisensie lugredery gewerk het stel ’n vlieënier in staat om geld te verdien vir sy vliegdienste. Afrika se meerdistrik, Chrissiesmeer, waar Om vir dié lisensie te kwali¿ seer, moet ’n Marco Barnard (links) saam met Henry Randell wat sy privaatvlieënierslisensie deur die daar sowat 270 mere is. student 200 vliegure aÀ ê waarvan 100 solo- Ermelo-vliegskool verwerf het. Die vliegveld is in ’n ongekontroleerde ure vereis word en agt kommersiële vakke lugruim wat verseker dat daar nie baie tyd geskryf word. vliegskool. en dan is daar tans drie internasionale op die grond verkwis word nie weens ander Alle opleiding word op ’n een-tot-een Die jongste vlieënier wat Marco al getoets studente vanaf Namibië, Zambia en Indië. lugverkeer en dit ideaal vir vliegopleiding basis gedoen, persoonlike aandag word het, was 18 jaar oud en hy het onlangs ’n Die skool bied die volgende kursusse: maak. verseker en daar word aan elke student se 85-jarige getoets vir die hernuwing van sy privaatvlieënierslisensie, nasionale Marco het in 2007 begin vlieg en sy individuele vereistes voldoen. privaatvlieënierslisensie. vlieënierslisensie (NPL), naggradering, privaatvlieënierslisensie binne drie maande Die skool beskik oor ses Ouderdom speel nie ’n groot rol in die instrumentgradering, multi-enjingradering by Rand Airport verwerf. opleidingsvliegtuie op hul operasionele vermoë om te kan vlieg nie. As die passie en instrukteurgradering. Hy het in 2009 sy kommersiële lisensie, waarvan die primêre een ’n Cessna daar is en die persoon is medies gesond, kan As jy belangstel om te leer vlieg of navrae vlieglisensie verwerf terwyl hy voltyds 172 is. Marko het mnr. Louis Swart, eienaar enigiemand vlieg. het, skakel Marco by 083 453 5204, e-pos as operasionele klerk vir ’n lugredery van die Cessna 172, en die loods wat die Studente kom van Ermelo en omgewing hom by [email protected] of besoek sy gewerk het. Hy het direk daarna sy skool gebruik bedank vir sy passie en liefde en van so ver as Dullstroom en Potgietersrus webtuiste by www.avpilot.co.za. vlieginstrukteurgradering gedoen. vir vliegvaart en sy betrokkenheid by die wit13jul/nlc-e Ontmoet VLU se Ans Barnard René Joubert

’n Vrou van vele talente en ’n hart van goud. Me. Ans Barnard is vanjaar weer as voorsitter van die Vroue Landbou-Unie (VLU) Talento Mulher-tak aangewys. Sy was twee jaar gelede voor die dood van haar man, toe reeds vir vier jaar voorsitter van die tak. Sy het na sy dood afgeskakel om haarself weer te vind en op te bou. Die tak is vanjaar hard aan die werk vir die voorbereiding van hul jaarlikse konferensie wat vroeg volgende jaar deur Talento Mulher op Ermelo aangebied word waar bykans 120 lede verwag word. “Ek het die jaar vir my lede gesê dat daar nie tyd is om te speel nie, ons moet hard werk om die konferensie ’n sukses te maak,” het sy vertel. Tydens die konferensie kom al die takke van die Tambuki-streek bymekaar. Me. Barnard is nie net die skakelbeampte Me. Ans Barnard is ’n vrou van vele talente vir haar tak nie, maar ook die maar volgens haar is bak en naaldwerk nie streekskakelbeampte. een van hulle nie. (Foto: Verskaf) “Sy is goeie leermeester en het die geduld om ander te leer,” het een van haar VLU- het haar skoonma haar touwys gemaak om vriendinne vertel. babatruitjies te hekel. ’n Skakelbeampte beheer die nuus van Artikels van haar en ’n ander lid van haar al die takke, hoewel elke tak sy eie berigte tak, het in 2012 deurgedring na die Suid- deurstuur, moedig sy hulle aan en staan hulle Afrikaanse byeenkoms. Die SA’s word elke by met die instuur van berigte. drie jaar aangebied. Sy is 15 jaar gelede deur een van haar “Jy leer soveel by die VLU dat jy jouself vriendinne genooi om by die VLU aan te wil uitdaag om ’n ander projek aan te pak?” sluit en dadelik het dit haar aandag getrek. Saam met Talento Mulher was sy ook deel Volgens haar het die VLU haar geduld van Annebel-projek en die Tassie-projek. geleer en om altyd die mooi in ’n ander vrou Vir haar volgende projek wil sy graag iets te sien. doen vir kanker, wat baie na aan haar hart lê. “Ek probeer altyd sien wat het die Here so Sy is in Brakpan gebore en haar lief in die vrou.” skoolloopbaan in Laerskool Cullinun Sy het ’n passie vir hekel, brei en borduur afgeskop waarna sy haar hoërskoolloopbaan en het ses jaar gelede begin om skilderklasse by Hoërskool Bronkhorstspruit voltooi het. by me. Anita Grobler by te woon waar haar Sy is in 1975 getroud, waarna haar man na liefde vir teken en skilder begin het. Ermelo verplaas is. Sy het haar self geleer om te brei en “Die Here verwag van jou as vrou om dikwels vir haar man en selfs haar kinders jou man lief te hê en hom ten alle tye te truie gebrei. Met die koms van haar kinders, respekteer.” 4 HOËVELDER - Nuus 13 Julie 2018 Sheepmoor wil get clean water soon Amanda Mthembu simultaneously. Phase one will see the water treatment According to the Gert Sibande District package plant being delivered on 6 July. Municipality (GSDM), the Sheepmoor Bulk This is the treatment plant to be used for Water Supply Scheme project is set to begin the water puri¿ cation process. in July. Phase two will be the delivery of bulk As previously reported in the Highvelder, pipe material to convey raw water from 5 October 2017, Sheepmoor had no water the Department of Water and Sanitation’s for more than four months last year. existing pipeline to the package plant. This had led to numerous service delivery Phase three will see the appointment of a protests with one resulting in the community contractor who will be responsible for the barricading roads and forcing schools and laying of pipes and construction. clinics to shut down. This is currently on a procurement stage. The protesters were angry because the Furthermore, the ongoing studies on the Msukaligwa Municipality is doing and water user license agreement are at an saying nothing to ¿ x the problem. advanced stage. Sheepmoor relies on boreholes as a The service provider appointed for the primary water source. plant will soon move to site to commence The boreholes are not reliable and a with the construction of the plant. constant lack of sustainable water supply is This is expected to create short-term job reported by the community. opportunities for the local community. According to residents in the area, the According to a Sheepmoor resident, Ms Lillian Ngwenya sits in her log house with her son, Lindokuhle Ngwenya, who is problem has been going on for years. the project has begun with of¿ cials hiring bedridden. The family survives on social grants and help from the neighbours. A service delivery protest that turned general workers in the past week. violent eventually made GSDM and council As per the commitment by the executive sit up and take note, as 16 people were mayor of GSDM, Mr Muzi Chirwa, during arrested for public violence. the State of the District Address, it is Ngwenya family live in abject They were however released. expected that by the end of September this The project will be divided into year, the community of Sheepmoor should three phases which will be executed be receiving clean drinking water. poverty in informal settlement

Amanda Mthembu Ms Ngwenya sources ¿ rewood on the streets of Wesselton to make ¿ re in the small Ms Lillian Ngwenya and her grandson, coal stove to ward off the cold. Lindokuhle Ngwenya, are one of many “I walk around looking for ¿ rewood with households living in abject poverty in neighbours having to help me to carry it. It Wesselton. is a risk to make the ¿ re as my whole house The 67-year-old grandmother has to make is an informal structure made out of logs and do with only the social grant money that cardboard and can catch ¿ re anytime.” she and her grandson receive to survive the Summers are as problematic as winters month. for the Ngwenya family with their small A resident of Ethembeni Informal structure not able to withstand the rain. Settlement, she relies on neighbours With no basic services like water, for daily needs as she is also physically electricity and housing, Ms Ngwenya cannot struggling because of knee problems. attend community meetings to plead her Ms Ngwenya takes care of her grandson, case as she cannot leave the vicinity of the Lindokuhle, who has special needs, and does everything for him and two grandchildren who are still in school. The parents of the Due to a lack of funds, Ms Ngwenya grandchildren have passed away. uses cloth to use as makeshift 24-year-old Lindokuhle is bedridden and has been con¿ ned to bed since birth. diapers so Lindokuhle does not “I have no idea what plagues Lindokuhle defecate on himself besides the fact that he does not speak, cannot walk and I have to feed, bath and house with her weakened legs and leaving clothe him,” Ms Ngwenya said. Lindokuhle behind. No diagnose is forthcoming as to what “We are greatful for any help that we is wrong with Lindokuhle and it is highly can get. However, we are in desperate need unlikely that he will be diagnosed soon as of a house, healthcare, a wheelchair and there is no money for healthcare or transport disposable diapers for Lindokuhle.” to visit a public healthcare facility. Ms Ngwenya has written a letter to the Due to a lack of funds, Ms Ngwenya Department of Social Development to assist uses cloth to use as makeshift diapers so in her plight and she is still waiting for Lindokuhle does not defecate on himself. feedback from the department. With just a two room log house for shelter, Until Ms Ngwenya gets the help she Sheepmoor residents are set to receive clean water by the end of September as the this household survives under dif¿ cult needs, she will continue to amble around Sheepmoor Bulk Water Scheme project begins. circumstances. the dusty streets of Ethembeni to look for With her own weakening state, Ms ¿ rewood to keep her family of four warm

Highvelder Ngwenya can no longer travel to fetch her this winter. Newsaper and Lindokuhle’s disability grant money and “The Lord does not give anyone what he @Hoevelder relies on neighbours to fetch the money and or she cannot handle, we will continue to Murraystr 14 Murray Str. Ermelo buy basic groceries for the house. survive,” Ms Ngwenya concluded. Tel: (017) 811 2221 / (017) 811 2255 Fax: (017) 811 2277 Bly op hoogte van daaglikse nuusgebeure in Ermelo en omgewing deur ons webtuiste by www.highvelder.co.za te besoek. Besoek ook ons facebook-blad en neem van daar die skakel na ons webtuiste of Winter Semiface volg ons op twitter. Special! NO MORE POWER OUTS Plaster KEEP YOUR OFFICE/ HOME RUNNING & Semi POWER UP – THE WORLDS MOST ADVANCED CRYSTAL BATTERY Face Warm winter jackets and coats Bricks BACKUP AND UPS SOLUTION! AVAILABLE FROM: for ladies, men and children at 3KVA, 5KVA, 10KVA, 15KVA reasonable prices! 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Their goal is to take all 30 children in Ms Kina Samuel, owner of the studio, Mr the nursery school to the dance studio, to Happy Seitlhamo, a professional dancer, provide them with dance clothes and shoes and Ms Yvette Summer, an international and a meal at the studio. They will teach smile collector, have taken an interest in the them to dance. children of Skaaprus to make a difference in Ms Samuel is looking for anyone who their lives. Skaaprus is a small village about wants to get involved to teach the children to 8km outside of Ermelo with 800 residents. sing or to play an instrument. Most are women and children, as the “We want to give them something to look fathers abandoned them in search of a job forward to to let them feel special.” somewhere else. They are also in need of community The people have no electricity and no members to get involved with the project running water and they heat their homes in and to sponsor a child with the basic needs. the winter by gathering coal that fell from “We will give the sponsor a photo of passing trucks. the child who they sponsor and keep Some of the families have chickens, them informed of their sponsored child.” but food is in very short supply. Basic Mr Seitlhamo knows what it feels like necessities like warm clothing and shoes are to struggle in life and have a heart for Managers of the Gert Sibande District Municipality. In front are Ms Ngelosi Ndhlovu (head of also scarce. abandoned children.“We dance to give back Corporate Services) and Mr Mtha Mkhonza (head of Planning and Economic Development). “When we visited the children, we saw to others and make people smile.” At the back are Messrs Ephraim Thabethe (head of Infrastructure and Technical Services), they did not have warm clothes and some They are planning a Christmas in July for Zakhele Buthelezi (Chief Financial Officer), CA Habile (Municipal Manager) and Melato were wearing only a thin T-shirt and pants the children to brighten up their winter. Michele (General Manager: Community and Social Services). (Photo supplied) without a jacket and shoes,” said Ms “Winter is a depressing and sad time and Samuel. we want to bring a bit of warmth for these Mr Ian Campbell built a nursery school in children.” 2011 that received its ¿ rst learners at the end Anyone who would like to be part of the GSDM fills all senior positions of January 2012. project, can contact Ms Samuel at 079 276 The centre provides the children with 3483. All Section 54 A and 56 manager positions The district said it was pleased that have been ¿ lled in the Gert Sibande District transformation at the top level has been Municipality (GSDM) according to the prioritised with Ms Ndhlovu now heading Local Government Municipal Systems Act the Corporate Services department. No. 32 of 2000. The appointment is a milestone as it is the The most recent appointment was that second highest level administratively which, of Ms Ngelosi Ndhlovu as the new general together with the other heads of department, manager: Corporate Services. is directly accountable to the municipal During the State of the District Address manager. on 24 May, the executive mayor of GSDM, The departments that Ms Ndhlovu will Mr Muzi Chirwa, expressed concerns that be leading include Human Resource and the district was too male dominated both at Administration, Legal Services, Information political and administrative level and that and Communications Technology and this trend needed to be corrected. Council Support. Selling vehicles in public parking bays is illegal, says traffic department The Msukaligwa Municipality’s traf¿ c there is a big parking space for the public department is experiencing a major problem shopping at Ermelo Mall, among others. with a shortage of parking spaces in town According to the municipal spokesman, due to illegal advertisements of vehicles for Mr Mandla Zwane, this leads to double sale in public parking bays. parkings which put the lives of other road Some shop owners and private people users in jeopardy. daily park and advertise vehicles for sale in “It is against the law to do the business in parking areas for the whole day. parking bays,” Mr Zwane said. Hot spots of such illegal activities are He added that ¿ nes will be issued and the Ms Yvette Summers, Ms Kina Samuel, Mr Ian Campbell and Mr Happy Seithlamo with the Joubert Street, Church Street and De Clerq vehicles will be towed away at the owners of kids from Skaaprus. (Photo supplied) Street, the circle in Naude Street where the vehicles’ own cost. 6 HOËVELDER - Gemeenskap 13 Julie 2018

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The Highvelder took to the streets to hear from the residents of Ermelo Thobelihle Masondo Simphiwe Malevu Meghan Schoeman Roxy van Biljon Sikhumbuzo Mthethwa what they thought about the possible amendment ‘As long as the process is ‘As long as land is given ‘There is enough land to ‘There is a lot of land. If we ‘The land must be shared of Section 25 of the done fairly and government equally to the people who go around. Municipal land can just all learn to share, equally as South Africans, Constitution regarding gives land equally to all have productive plans for it, should go to the people’ this country will be a better irrespective of race’ land expropriation without the people, then I have no then I have no problem.’ place’ compensation. problem with it’

Verskonings gee mense die geleentheid om hul kreatiwiteit ten toon te stel en indien dit nie in oormaat beskikbaar is nie, word vorige, holruggeryde gemeenplase ingespan. Moet nie verbaas wees as iemand wat herhaaldelik ongeduldig met jou was oor ’n vermeende, stadige reaksie die ‘ek was onder druk’ later uithaal en afstof nie. Die ‘ek het dit nie so bedoel nie’ plaas jou in die posisie dat jy aan jou eie Students studying at higher learning institutions present classes in vermoëns twyfel om situasies en mense Verlore hond in Wesstraat opgetel science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to Grade 12 op te som. learners from Lindile Secondary School as part of the Township Sommige verskonings blyk in later Youth Transformation Winter School Programme. The students gesprekke totaal van alle waarheid Die bruin Scottish Terrier (teef) is Saterdag, 7 Julie in are Sanele Mnisi (UJ: accounting), Sizwe Nkosi (UKZN: electrical ontbloot te wees en weer eens trek jy aan Wesstraat opgetel. Die foto is reeds op sosiale media gedeel, engineering), Njabulo Mkhwananzi (Wits: accounting science), die kortste end. maar het nog geen reaksie ontvang nie. Indien enige iemand Vuyiswa Nkosi (UJ: politics and international relations), Abraham Dink jy ek is dom dat ek nie agterkom die hond herken, kan hulle me. Heidi Enslin skakel by 083 556 Shongwe (UKZN: electrical engineering) and Thulasizwe Kunene hoe jy my ’n rat voor die oë probeer 4642 of 083 336 1471. (Foto: Verskaf) (Wits: electrical engineering). draai nie? Maar dit is nodig om erkenning te gee aan diegene wat weliswaar moeite met die detail van die versinsel gedoen het. Gelukkig hoef jy nie so noukeurig TYT gives daarop ingestel te wees om die voetwerk te bemeester wanneer terloopse gesprekke ’n verskoning as blatante lieg aan die kaak stel nie. winter Sekere verskonings soos ‘ek het verslaap’, ‘die motorbattery was pap’, ‘my oupa/ouma/skoonma/bejaarde tante het gebel en wou nie ophou praat classes nie’, ‘my versekering het gebel oor die skraap aan my motor’, ‘ek moes Township Youth Transformation (TYT) lugtyd koop’ of alternatiewelik ‘my and a team of university students hosted selfoon het herlaai en daarom was ek nie winter classes during the school holidays to beskikbaar nie’ kom gewoonlik die mas assist Grade 12 learners of township schools. op vir laatkommery of onbeantwoorde This was part of their winter programme telefoonoproepe. for schools in need of assistance and Wat egter te dik vir ’n daalder is intervention, given the matric results of last ’n gemaak-spontane laggie oor die year. absurditeit van die vraag: ‘Waar was jy?’ Hollow Bricks The organisation brought in an academic Laasgenoemde vraag is rasioneel, R7.50 each VAT incl. team of local students studying at higher sonder om jou stem enigsins te verhef, learning institutions who volunteered their gevra. winter break for teaching and mentoring Dit is eweneens van toepassing op Grade 12s at Lindile Secondary Schools. die groenoogmonster by ingewikkelde The students from University of the verhoudings of by iemand by die werk Witwatersrand, University of KwaZulu- wat aanspraak kan maak op ledigheid Natal and University of Johannesburg are wat die duiwel se oorkussing is. studying various courses, ranging from Stilte volg want wie gaan nou die electrical engineering to accounting. gesprek verder voer? They assisted learners in science, ’n Ou voorliefde is om die onderwerp technology, engineering and mathematics blitsig te verander na iets waarin jy rêrig subjects (STEM). belangstel en gerieÀ ikheidshalwe iemand “We saw the need to assist these learners anders te betrek om mee te doen aan die and what better way to do this than to kwinkslae wat gaan volg. introduce their peers who recently had ’n Wenner, wat erkenning verdien, is success in STEM subjects and are thriving ongetwyfeld ‘ek het in die hysbak by die at university level,” said the TYT chairman, winkelsentrum vasgesit’ by ’n sentrum Ayanda Nkosi. met slegs roltrappe beskikbaar. Hoe nou gemaak met die hoofpyn wat eers liggies in die agterkop begin en daarna oorskakel na ’n volskaalse Kontak ons verteenwoordigers migraine? Of die pitsweer op die boud wat in intensiteit toeneem, die rugpyn Murraystraat 14, Ermelo wat slegs deur urelange ¿ sioterapie Tel: 017 811 2221/2255 onder beheer gebring kan word en die 017 811 4439/4518 menige huishoudelike dispute waarvoor vinnige optrede en werksafwesigheid die enigste oplossing is? Charlé Charine My gunsteling bly die teenvraag: Hoekom wil jy weet? Ek het mos gesê, 071 243 4419 084 998 4025 ’n mens kan nie wen nie! [email protected] [email protected] 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - Autodealer 7

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Where you can fi nd everything you ‘Auto’ know about New tech heads 15th vehicles. New Actros Loader off ers new Read unbiased reviews of new vehicles, launches and road generation Crown - 8 tests every month. Find local deals, services, spares and dimension - 14 specials. More aggressive, updated Ford EcoSport

A local success story since debuting in display, centre console and footwell 2013 with well over 45 000 units ¿ nding ambient lighting, front scuff plate, eight- new homes, Ford Motor Company South inch infotainment system with embedded Africa has ¿ nally announced and pricing and navigation, seven-speaker sound system, spec details of the updated EcoSport. electrically folding mirrors with puddle Unveiled in India last year and sampled lamps, auto on/off headlights, silver roof by South African media on its global launch rails and one-touch electric windows all in Portugal last December, the refreshed around. EcoSport gets a Kuga inspired front facia in Underneath the bonnet, the previous the form of a new grille and sculpted bonnet, normally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol has been restyled headlights with daytime running dropped altogether leaving only the 1.5-litre LEDs on Trend and Titanium models, new TDCI and 1.0-litre EcoBoost. fog light surrounds, redesigned front and Despite offering the new three-cylinder rear bumpers and a choice of seven exterior 1.5-litre Dragon petrol in the Indian colours. Unlike the EcoSport sold in Europe market EcoSport and the updated Figo, the and North America though, South African withdrawal of the four-cylinder sees the models retain the spare wheel mounted on diesel being offered in Ambiente spec only, the on the tailgate. with power and torque kept unchanged at Inside, the EcoSport takes heavily after 74kW/205Nm. Connected to a ¿ ve-speed the new Fiesta and Focus, with the old manual gearbox, Ford claims a combined smartphone inspired dashboard making way fuel consumption ¿ gure of 4.6-litres/100km for a cleaner minimalist layout, highlighted with emissions rated at 121g/km. by a new freestanding touchscreen As with the Fiesta, the multi-award infotainment system in two sizes; 6.5-inch winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost powers the or eight-inches. As well as new storage areas The more aggressive Ford EcoSport. Trend and Titanium models, with outputs of including a height adjustable boot À oor that 92kW/170Nm. New though is a six-speed increases luggage space to 334-litres, Ford outlet, cloth seats, 60/40 split rear seat and sunglass holder, the 6.5-inch display with manual gearbox in place of the old ¿ ve- has also upgraded the actual À oor itself by electric windows all around. SYNC 3, chrome upper grille, body coloured speeder, while the six-speed Powershift utilising a honeycomb construction that it On the safety front, the Ambiente receives door handles, front fog lights, one-touch dual-clutch automatic makes way for a claims can “support more than 300kg”. six airbags, ABS with EBD, auto lock doors, driver’s electric window and black roof rails. conventional six-speed torque converter. Model-wise, the EcoSport will again be Electronic Stability Control, rear parking Added safety items come in the form of For manual models, Ford claims a offered in three trim levels with notable sensors and ISOFIX mounting points. Hill Launch Assist, Roll Stability Control, combined consumption of 5.4-litres/100km equipment on the entry-level Ambiente Building on the Ambiente, the Trend driver’s knee airbags and the Ford MyKey. and emissions of 123g/km, while the being 16-inch steel wheels, a trip computer, swaps the steelies for similarly sized alloys At the sharp end, the Titanium rides automatic sips unleaded at 6.3-litres/100km static 4.2-inch display with SYNC 1, Voice and additionally bene¿ ts from a hard rear on the 17-inch alloys and adds cruise and emits 143g/km of CO2. Control, Bluetooth and dual USB ports, spare wheel cover, Tyre Pressure Monitor, control, keyless start, climate control, A four year/120 000km warranty and four electric mirrors, a six-speaker sound system, leather covered steering wheel and gear an electrochromatic auto-dimming rear year/60 000km service plan are standard on body coloured bumpers, a single 12-volt knob, a rear 12-volt outlet, overhead mirror, a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster all models.

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2 Joubert Street, Ermelo Tel: 017 819 2312/3 www.glasfi t.co.za 8 HOËVELDER - Autodealer 13 Julie 2018 Hyundai Kona spotted in South Africa, arrival imminent? While Hyundai has made very little a 1.6-litre CRDI turbodiesel in two states mention of the possibility of its polarising of tune; 85kW and 100kW with torque Kona arriving in South Africa, the recent for both rated at 320Nm. Aside from the spotting of the Korean automaker’s newest manual ‘box, the Kona can also be had with compact SUV on local shores has suggested a similar ratio torque converter automatic that a possible market debut might not be far gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch. away. The Kona in question sported cloth seats Captured in Johannesburg with a two-tone with red piping, red detailing around the black roof, the Pulse Red Kona was devoid central air vents, a freestanding touchscreen of any engine size denotations, but a shot of infotainment, which in Europe can be had in the interior did reveal it to be equipped with ¿ ve, seven or eight-inches, piano key black a six-speed manual gearbox, hinting that detailing on the steering wheel and around Toyota’s fifteenth generation of the Crown sedan. the model could be powered by Hyundai’s the gear lever, three buttons which when 88kW/172Nm 1.0-litre T-GDI three-cylinder compared to Euro model, signals the ¿ tment petrol engine. of start/stop, Park Assist and Hill Descent In other markets, the Kona can also be Control. had with a normally aspirated 2.0-litre More details on the Kona will only be New tech heads 15th petrol developing 110kW/179Nm, a announced once a local date has been 1.6-litre T-GDI making 130kW/265Nm and con¿ rmed. generation Crown Celebrating its 63rd year of production and a bootlid spoiler. this year and last available in South Africa In addition to the standard Drive Mode close to half-a-century ago, Toyota has Selector, the RS adds a further Custom mode unveiled the production version of the “that allows drivers to select their preferred ¿ fteenth generation Crown sedan heading combination of powertrain, chassis, and air for Japanese dealership À oors this coming conditioning system”. weekend. Available in a choice of seven exterior Touted by Toyota as being its “¿ rst colours and four interior hues, as well as the connected car”, the Crown becomes the optional Japanese Colour Selection Package latest model to ride on the ¿ rm’s TNGA that consists of six exterior ¿ nishes and three platform, with bespoke revisions consisting interior colours Toyota claims “impart(s) of aluminium boot fenders, high mount a uniquely Japanese feel”, the Crown’s front and rear multi-link suspensions also list of safety items includes Pre-Collision made from aluminium, and die casted front Mitigation with Pedestrian and Cyclist suspension towers. Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Inside, the Crown’s connected focused Lane Tracing Assist,Automatic High Beam interior comes in the form of a new dual Assist, Road Sign Assist, Adaptive High display infotainment system made up of a Beam, Parking Support and Rear Cross top mounted eight-inch display and a smaller Traf¿ c Auto Brake. The interior of the Hyundai Kona. seven-inch setup, with linked features such In a Toyota ¿ rst, the Crown also come as Hybrid Navigation, Passable Route Map equipped with Rear Pedestrian Support in case of a natural disaster, Line My App Bake that uses a rear camera to scan for information, My Car Security Remote, pedestrians, and in the case of detection, Agent Voice Recognition, Operator Service, automatically applies the brakes to avoid a e-Care Driving Guidance and e-Care Health collision. Check Report. Tasked with providing forward Stylistically, the Crown’s biggest momentum, Toyota has out¿ tted the Crown new addition is the RS and RS Advance with a single petrol engine and two hybrid appearance package, which comes with units, the former paired to an eight-speed sequential front and rear indictors, model automatic gearbox and the latter pair to the speci¿ c ¿ ve-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels, new 10-speed automatic also used in the quad exhausts, a slightly lowered ride Lexus LS 500h. height, mesh grille, unique side skirts as well Displacing 2.0-litres with the aid of a as front and rear facias, black door frames turbocharger, the entry-level Crown has outputs of 180kW/350Nm, while the ¿ rst hybrid model combines Toyota’s new 2.5-litre Dynamic Force unit with a nickel- metal battery pack for a total system output of 166kW. Unlike the blown-four cylinder though, the hybrid offers the option of both rear and all-wheel drive. Completing the range, the rear-wheel drive only V6 mates a 3.5-litre motor with a lithium-ion battery pack for a combined output of 264kW. In total, the Crown line-up will consist of 22 models with pricing in Japan starting at ¥4 606 200 (R567 947). SP SERVICES SERVICES WHEEL BEARINGS BRAKES HEADS CLUTCHES ENGINE REBUILDS AUTO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE MINOR BODY REPAIRS & PAINT

SAKKIE: 083 694 1354 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - Autodealer 9 Can Nissan Micra sway to the tune? The market shift towards SUVs might touchscreen infotainment and featuring be in full swing both globally and in South Bluetooth as well as Apple CarPlay. Africa, but it remains highly unlikely that Space hits a false note the supermini or B-segment hatch will go Somewhat disappointing too are the the way of the traditional three-box sedan quality of materials used inside, which range anytime soon. from soft touch to hard and cheap-feeling In a segment that accounts for 15% of all in places. The biggest drawback though is new passenger vehicle sales, and which has rear passenger space.Measuring 3 999mm in been dominated by the Volkswagen Polo overall length with a wheelbase of 2 525mm, and to a lesser extent the Ford Fiesta, Nissan height of 1 465mm and width of 1 743mm, has been suspiciously absent by opting to Nissan claims a boot space of 300-litres or concentrate on the upper A-segment with 1 004-litres with the rear seats folded À at, The Honda Civic Type R hatch. the Micra Active, a reworked version of the which sounds encouraging given its rather previous K13 generation that debuted in squat silhouette. Europe some eight years ago. Japanese design, French mechanicals Honda Civic Type R takes on step Now though, Nissan has introduced the Available in three trim levels; Visia, new K14 Micra to South Africa. I was part o Acenta and the aforementioned Acenta Plus, the national motoring media group that got the Micra shares not only the same platform to experience this newcomer in a wet and with the Renault Clio, but also its French further with its appearance windy Western Cape recently. cousin’s engine, namely the tried-and-tested In the realms of hot hatchdom, the Honda arguably rates as the Type R’s sweet spot Styling a sway(ing) success 898cc three-cylinder turbocharged petrol Civic Type R has always been somewhat with a lovely mix of red and black leather While it is often the case that concepts that produces 66kW/140Nm. of a left-¿ eld choice when compared to the on the steering wheel, gear lever, seats and are signi¿ cantly toned down aesthetically A crucial difference though is that the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Renault Megane RS dashboard, swaths of carbon ¿ bre, piano when shown in production form, the Micra Micra tips the scales a smidge under 1 and more recently, the Ford Focus ST/RS. key black detailing and extensive use of not only retains the majority of the Sway’s 000kg, which made for nippy progress on Hit-and miss generations Alcantara. exterior touches, but rates as a massive step- the launch route leading out of the Mother Rating as a sort of “in-between” Sliding into the body hugging sport seats up from the model it replaces. City and on to Worcester. contender, the Type R showed that it wanted and glancing at the all-digital instrument Boasting a more striking and funkier The drive to be taken seriously over the ¿ rst two cluster and a pulsating starter button, you appearance than before thanks to its Out on the winy Cape roads, the Acenta- generations, but then retreated when the have to remind yourself that the Type R distinctive V-motion grille, tapering shoulder spec Micra, which Nissan believes will heavier third generation FN2, also the ¿ rst still has traditional Civic virtues, such as a line, short bonnet, sweeping headlights be the biggest selling variant, proved to iteration to be sold in South Africa, touched decent-sized boot and good levels of rear with V-shaped integrated daytime running be unexpectedly fun when chucked into down in 2007. passenger head and leg room. LEDs, C-pillar integrated door handles and a corner, although the tiny three-pot did R-rated looks R you ready for the VTEC kick in? boomerang taillights, the Micra undoubtedly run out of puff when faced with a slight As controversial as Honda was with the In all honesty though, interior quality it is looks sportier than any previous generation, incline. A continuing snag we also noticed styling of the standard Civic, the Type R likely to be the least of any Type R driver’s and arguably rates as one of the best in this with the Qashqai and X-Trail, is the rather takes everything one step further with an worries as soon as that starter button is segment aesthetically. high clutch bite point, which could result in appearance that is anything but discreet. pressed and the engine barks into life. Interior is bittersweet stalling the Micra without careful balancing. Highlighted by the pronounced front Right from the off, the blown 2.0-litre It is a similar story inside where Nissan Conclusion bumper with deep air intakes and red striped motor is eager to show what it can do, which has taken the Micra more upmarket to rival While de¿ nitely a quantum leap in every carbon ¿ bre spoiler, bulging wheel arches, it does with absolute aplomb. the likes of the Volkswagen Polo and Ford’s area compared to its predecessor, there are red Brembo brake calipers, red striped Conclusion Fiesta. Taking hints from the Qashqai, the a few drawbacks to the new Nissan Micra door sills, black alloy wheels with red While it was expected that the Honda Micra gets the signature D-shaped steering that could result in it being a left-¿ eld choice detailing, angry LED headlights, centrally Civic Type R would impress, it frankly took wheel, ¿ ve-inch TFT instrument cluster instead of an outright rival to the Polo and mounted triple exhaust outlets, carbon hot hatchbacks to the next level for me. display and various other switchgear, but Fiesta. diffuser and that huge rear wing, the Type Although lacking the all-wheel drive grip with a more youthful touch in that the top- Granted, while Nissan has estimated sales R, in our tester’s Sonic Grey Pearl hue, and everyday ease of the DSG-equipped spec Acenta Plus model can be had with of some 350 units a month, the Micra, in my shouts its hot hatch credentials in the most Golf R, it feels more connected and makes orange detailing on the dashboard, seats and opinion, lacks the polish of its rivals despite unashamed way possible, with terms as the driver work to extract the maximum around the gear lever. the range being being well priced and based such “aggressive” and “menacing” being from it. Just as welcome is the new seven-inch on proven mechanicals. only a few of the less explicit descriptions At R635 500, it is also some R30 000 mentioned throughout its seven-day stay. cheaper and much more exciting, which The perfect Racer’s of¿ ce… makes it worthy of being the new hot hatch As wild as the exterior is, the interior king.

The new Nissan Micra.

Fix it right fi rst time 10 HOËVELDER - Autodealer 13 Julie 2018 Mercedes-Benz does not rule out dropping a V8 into its X-class In spite of having shot down rumours of customer request,” Schumacher said. a full-on AMG version, Mercedes-Benz has “We surely can make it happen, it’s just a not ruled the possibility of dropping a V8 question of what V8 you want to put in. You engine into the X-class. can put the six-litre in, yeah, but so far there Speaking to Australia’s drive.com.au at the is no plan. With a V8 you get out of the mid- global unveiling of the X350d in Slovenia size pickup but if you look at the market last week, X-class Engineering Head, Frank correctly most of the market is focussed on Schumacher, said customer demand would the four-cylinder”. however dictate the possibility of there being With the AMG fettled 4.0-litre bi-turbo a X-class V8, but added that Mercedes-Benz V8 having been ruled out, the sole other would respond if enough requests warrants V8 option is the similarly sized unit that it. power the S560, albeit retuned to produce “There is always more [power to be 345kW/700Nm despite still utilising a twin- extracted], but that’s if the requirements turbo setup. come from a marketing point of view and At present though, the 190kW/550Nm if customers want more power – [it’s no 3.0-litre turbodiesel in the X350d, which different] with other platforms, we react to will reportedly be the ¿ rst pick-up to exceed The interior of the Audi A4. customers’ wishes. If there will be wishes the R1-million mark will be the most after the launch of the vehicle that says we powerful X-class on sale to rival the 190kW need to have V8 then probably we will put Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDI also due to in a V8, but that’s always a response on arrive in 2019. Sharpened Audi A4 officially revealed Spied on a number of occasions last month unchanged, the S line differs from the wearing the minimalist of disguise, Audi has standard A4 in that it gets a black interior now of¿ cially unveiled the facelifted A4 in ¿ nish, black partial leather sport seats, RS- both sedan and Avant guises. style carbon inlays, a three-spoke multi- On sale since 2015, the changes applied to function steering wheel and as an option, S the B9 generation A4 are small and consists sport seats in a number of colours, including of redesigned front and rear bumpers, new a new Magma Red ¿ nish. blade design for the lower part of the front No mention of engine choices were facia, trapezoidal shaped twin-exhaust announced, which means the A4 will likely outlets, a narrower rear diffuser and new continue with its current range four-cylinder alloy wheel design with sizes ranging from TFSI and TDI engines ranging from 1.4 to 16 to 19-inches. 2.0-litres, as well as the 3.0-litre six-cylinder Also updated, the optional S line exterior TDI. package adds a 3D take on the Singleframe Transmissions will consist of a six-speed grille, sportier bumpers, stone-chip guard manual, seven-speed S tronic or an eight- strip ¿ nished in Selenite Silver, silver or speed Tiptronic with some models featuring Mercedes-Benz has not ruled the possibility of dropping a V8 engine into the X-class. black four rings logo at the base of the rear quattro all-wheel drive. doors, 19-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, red Sales of the A4 in its home market will brake calipers, sports tuned suspension, LED commence during the third quarter of this headlights, a new Turbo Blue paint ¿ nish year, and while South Africa will receive it and an RS-inspired rear spoiler for Avant either towards the end of the year or in early models. 2019, only the sedan will make it to local Although Audi has kept the interior showroom À oors.

The new Audi A4.

YOUR MONTHLY MOTORING GUIDE 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - Autodealer 11 Polo GTI goes all local It’s fair to say that many South Africans multi-function sport steering wheel, the have a love for Volkswagen and its products. sports seats which are ¿ nished in Art Velour Looking at the monthly NAAMSA sales upholstery and the addition of red dashboard ¿ gures con¿ rm this with the brand sitting inserts on models ¿ nished in white, black at the top. There is however a greater love and blue. for fast Volkswagens and none so more than GTI driving experience those that carry the GTI badge, which has The launch of the Polo GTI took place in found its way onto the now South African the breath-taking Western Cape, with the built Polo GTI. providing ground, as has become common, It’s a small, pocket rocket that some have being the Franschhoek Pass. The Polo GTI even considered to be more of a spiritual gets the clever XDS front differential system successor to the original Golf GTI due to which uses complicated German technology its compact dimensions and impressive to distribute power between the front wheels performance. So what sets this new Polo depending on grip. In short, this results in GTI apart from the standard Polo which was 20% gain through tight corners than on the also recently introduced? previous model. The new Polo GTI lets you It has bumper with an integrated spoiler push the limits through corners, giving you lip, fog lights and gloss black air intakes. a good indication of what is happening up There is a red pin-stripe design element on front. the honeycomb grille which is a nod to the It is extremely fun to drive and those The new Peugeot 308. original GTI. questioning its performance need not worry The rear also gets the GTI treatment with because his new car is ¿ tted with a 2.0-litre the inclusion of a large gloss-black roof TSI motor developing 147kW/320Nm. It’s spoiler, black diffuser, dual chrome tailpipes a car the size of the Mk4 Golf with more Peugeot aiming for a cat-like and the iconic GTI badge on the bootlid. performance than the Mk5 Golf GTI. One of the standout features for me though The car has a six-speed DSG gearbox as are the newly designed 18-inch Brescia alloy well as different driving modes depending strike with updated 308 wheels. on your mood. 0-100km/h is said to be Interior around 6.7 seconds with the aid of the Released back in May last year, Peugeot CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. I recently drove the new Polo on test and aggressive launch control system, and a top South Africa has con¿ rmed pricing and spec Weighing some 140kg less than the found the interior to be one of the car’s speed of 237km/h. details for the updated, slimmed-down 308 previous 308, the newcomer’s safety strong points. On the GTI however, the Verdict line-up. credentials consists of ABS with EBD and interior gets some sporty and technological As mentioned, the Polo GTI is a quality As indicated by the images shown over a ESP, Traction Control, Electronic Brake touches which has elevated the experience a product which offers impressive levels year ago, the changes to the 308 outside are Force Distribution and auto lock/unlock little bit more. of performance and relative comfort subtle and consists of a new, more upright doors. The GTI sees the inclusion of the optional considering its sporty appeal. It is ¿ lled with grille with the Lion badge taking centre Up front, Peugeot has opted to offer a Active Info Display which features on the the latest tech in terms of connectivity and stage below the Peugeot wording, daytime single trim level, Allure, and a mono engine 10.25-inch diagonal instrument cluster safety and to top it all off, the car is now running LEDs integrated into the headlights, option, namely the 1.2-litre PureTech three- display. This new feature lets the driver built here in South Africa, which means it is a redesigned front bumper and a new cylinder turbocharged petrol that produces select between three different digital R11 600 cheaper at R375 900 than the old tailgate. 96kW/205Nm, mated to six-speed manual or instrument cluster themes, a ¿ rst on a car GTI. Inside, the 308’s interior mirrors that six-speed automatic gearbox. within the Volkswagen group. I also like Granted, while the options list is long of the smaller 208, with the i-Cockpit Fuel consumption for both models is rated the optional Discover Media infotainment and expensive, items such as the digital design being highlighted by a new steering at 5.1-litres/100km. A three year/100 000km system which not gets satellite navigation, instrument cluster (R8 650) is a must as wheel, upgraded materials and a 9.7-inch warranty and three year/60 000km service USB and Bluetooth connectivity, but also well as the Sport Select system. After touchscreen infotainment system with Apple plan are also standard across the 308 range. Apple CarPly and Android Auto. brieÀ y driving the car, I can say that once Other elements to be found inside that again, Volkswagen is offering a quality are worth noting are things such as the red performance product, but with a true South stitching which can be found on the leather African touch.

The new Polo GTI. 12 HOËVELDER - Autodealer 13 Julie 2018 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - Autodealer 13 Muscle Ford Mustang an ode to ‘Murica I’ll be the ¿ rst to admit that when I drove 306kW/530Nm, À icked the car into ‘Track’ Ford’s Mustang in EcoBoost guise a few mode and blipped the throttle to the sound years back, that I wasn’t exactly impressed. of a far more acceptable roar. The V8 gives You see, growing up, the Mustang always the Mustang another dimension; it changes represented American car culture for me. your outlook because the engine note now I had idealised the Mustang as the very matches that rather dramatic exterior. pinnacle of muscle car culture, which During my week or so with the Mustang, represents affordable performance in a sleek I had many people approach me, asking and desirable package. about the car and what I thought about it. It Therefore, the four-cylinder EcoBoost wasn’t just the fact that people approached soft-top with its high sticker price, muted me though, it was the variety of people and exhaust note and lack of tangible quality their collective enthusiasm for the car that inside left me disgruntled. An old adage surprised me most. came to mind “Never meet your heroes” The proverbial pinch of salt was how I which implies that meeting/driving someone approached my test of the Mustang because or something that you’ve idolised will lead from a purely objective, journalistic point of view, it’s far from perfect. The interior quality is genuinely not impressive for a car It is, quite simply, a cool car, a that costs as much as it does, it’s a massive car that makes people happy not brute to manoeuvre yet struggles to seat four occupants in comfort, it lacks safety because of how it accelerates, credentials and when it’s all said and done, handles or how lucurious it is the performance feels, well, blunt in the turbocharged, electric-infused era. to disappointment. But if you put its rather obvious foibles This may have been true for my ¿ rst aside, you’ll ¿ nd what is essentially a Mustang experience, but recently I had throwback; a vinyl record player with a USB the chance to drive another Mustang, this port if you will. You see, as an open-road time with the 5.0-litre Coyote V8 under the cruiser, a poser-mobile and something that bonnet, which remedied things a bit. makes you smile each time you approach it, Before I resume my recollection of my the Mustang delivers the muscle car goods. most recent Mustang experience, I must Verdict address an issue with local Mustang models, Objectively, there is certainly more which is related to the fact that our market performance, quality and general excellence still receives the pre-facelift version whereas The Ford Mustang V8 Convertible auto. to be had or around the R1-million mark, other global markets have had access to the but there are few cars that evoke the sort of updated version for quite some time. for a 10-speed unit. than the pre-facelift version. childhood wonderment that the Mustang The updated model gets a more powerful There’s also a host of new driver safety Driving Mustang does, regardless of age, gender, race and version of the V8 engine, thanks to a higher systems which should see the updated A V8 Mustang Convertible auto arrived creed. compression ratio (now 12:1 versus 11:1) model perform better than the outgoing at the Autodealer of¿ ce for a road test, and It is, quite simply, a cool car, a car that as well as a larger 93mm bore, bringing the version, which achieved a dismal two- I have to admit, there was still a part of me makes people happy not because of how it exact displacement up from 4 951 cc’s to 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating. The update that couldn’t help but remain excited about accelerates, handles or how luxurious it, but 035 cc. The new model also ditches the old- also includes cosmetic changes which are, driving the Mustang. simply because it’s a Mustang. school six-speed torque converter automatic subjectively speaking, either better or worse I ¿ red up the big V8, which produces Price: R955 800 14 HOËVELDER - Autodealer 13 Julie 2018 New Actros Loader offers new dimension Welcome to a new dimension. Anyone wanting to stay ahead needs vehicles which meet this standard in every respect. In order to be able to offer you a vehicle that is optimal for long-distance transport both today and in the future, and in view of the constantly increasing demands where comfort, economy, driving dynamics and variety are concerned, we decided to completely redevelop and rebuild the Actros. The new dimension of comfort From the front apron and the radiator grille right up to the roof: the striking exterior design with its speci¿ c longdistance transport style also lends the newly developed Actros a new dimension in visual terms, whilst documenting its inner strengths to impressive effect. Take, for example, the light and friendly ambience and the clear distinction between The new Actros Loader was specifically designed to meet the requirements of payload-sensitive sectors. And the new Actros Volumer shows the workplace and the living area. how tractor units and rigid trucks need to be built today, to make high-volume haulage especially profitable. With its cabs geared to various operating pro¿ les the new Actros opens up hitherto new Actros is one of the ¿ rst vehicles the new Actros also ensure that you can driving programs they ensure economical unattained dimensions of working, living on the market with engines which meet positively inÀ uence cost factors such as driving enjoyment. Plus the new Actros puts and sleeping in long-distance transport. the requirements of Euro VI as standard consumption and repairs and maintenance many other bene¿ ts ¿ rmly on the road, such All 2,500 mm wide cabs come with a level – giving a consumption advantage of up as well. as freely selectable frame overhangs for À oor as standard. The headroom between the to 5 percent over the Euro V model. And Giving an even more pro¿ table complete better bodymounting ability and an extended seats is as much as 2.13 m. now a brand new feature is available: solution. Alongside the innovative range of wheelbases What’s more, there is considerably Predictive Powertrain Control, an innovative technology on board the new Actros, The new dimension in payload capacity more room and stowage space than in the system which takes into account the road services tailored to your needs also help to Ensuring that, when it comes to payload predecessor model. ahead when changing gear, allowing for keep overall costs particularly low: and volume, you get more of both: in the Depending on their intended end use, the any inclines, and in so doing can reduce The new dimension of driving dynamics new Actros Loader and the new Actros 2,300 mm wide cabs can optionally be ¿ tted consumption by as much as a further For an incomparably good driving feel we Volumer you have two specialists at your with a level À oor throughout or with an 5 percent. Alongside the innovative have given the new Actros a new innovative disposal that can transport more – as engine tunnel in two different heights. technology on board the new Actros, rear axle guide on 4 x 2 vehicles, a steering standard. Lower weight, more payload The new dimension of economy services tailored to your needs also help to system with a precise response and a wider, – from the radiator grille to the end In order to make the new Actros a highly keep overall costs particularly low. tauter frame. crossmember. economical truck it has been equipped Trucks cost money. Ours saves it The engines are characterised by their The new Actros Loader was speci¿ cally with many innovative and consumption- The overall economy of a truck is immediate response and are available in four designed to meet the requirements of reducing features, and with particularly determined by many factors. Some cannot displacement capacities and a total of 16 payload-sensitive sectors. frugal engines: the Euro V model has up be inÀ uenced. But others can: thus, for output categories from 175 kW to 460 kW. And the new Actros Volumer shows how to 7 percent lower consumption than its example, alongside the innovative, cost- In conjunction with the standard- tractor units and rigid trucks need to be predecessor. reducing vehicle technology deployed, speci¿ cation Mercedes PowerShift 3 built today, to make high-volume haulage In addition to Euro V and EEV*, the services which are perfectly aligned to automated transmission and additional especially pro¿ table. 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - Property 15

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The number of tenants looking for home really affluent tenants prefer, what for super-luxury apartments to let in areas Bay, Green Point, Mouille Point and Century upmarket accommodation is rising and might make them choose one over another, like Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose City are also offering excellent returns on landlords who want to target this market and what will make them stay.” Arch in Johannesburg; the CBD, the V&A high-end rental apartments.” should know what they look for in property. Internationally as well as in SA, the most Waterfront and De Waterkant in Cape Town Mr Everitt cautioned though, that credit, Statistics show that although only about 7 affluent tenants are increasingly favouring and Umhlanga Rocks in KZN, where affluent income and tenant record checks are just as per cent of tenants in South Africa currently apartments and penthouses in high-end tenants will readily pay up to R65 000 a important for high-end tenants as others, and rent for more than R15 000 a month, this buildings that offer the same type of facilities month for opulent two-bedroom apartments that landlords should not sail into this sector percentage is growing and that around two they might find in a luxury hotel, such as a that offer the right location, facilities and of the market without the help of a qualified per cent already rent for more than R25 000 24-hour concierge service, a gym and spa, a views – and even more for penthouses and experienced rental management agent. a month. business centre and places to socialise such with their own outdoor terraces or rooftop “Affluent tenants can experience rising “Our best estimates are that the actual as a pool deck and bar or an in-house coffee entertainment areas. debt-to-income ratios and affordability number of high-end households for landlords shop. “Indeed, the luxury high-rise developments problems just as easily as anyone else, to target is around 280 000 and rising,” said “In recent times, some buildings have even in these areas are the prime locations to but your risk as a landlord in this sector will Mr Berry Everitt, CEO of the Chas Everitt expanded their offerings to include in-house consider if you want to be a landlord in this generally be much higher than in the lower International property group. movie theatres, community wine cellars, sector of the market, although other sought- rental brackets, so you must ensure that you “In addition, the latest PayProp figures child-care services, cooking classes, pet after areas like Houghton, Hyde Park, Bantry have professional help.” show that such tenants generally have better grooming services, and rock-climbing walls credit scores and lower debt-to-income as well as yoga and aerobics classes for ratios than those who rent for less, as well residents.” as higher incomes, and are thus lower-risk Mr Everitt said affluent tenants are mostly tenants. empty-nest baby boomers and dual- “However, they also tend to spend income millennials who also share a love proportionately more of their income on rent of vibrant, amenity-rich locations where (around 35,5 per cent) than those who are exclusive shops, restaurants, theatres, clubs, renting in the most popular R5 000 to R7 museums, and galleries are all within walking 500 a month bracket (around 30 per cent) distance. and are understandably considerably more Many also have a lifestyle that includes exacting in their choice of property. frequent travel for business or pleasure, so “And it is, of course, more costly to acquire top-notch building security is non-negotiable, luxury rental properties, so landlords who and easy access to a major airport is wish to operate in this sector need to do important. careful research to establish what type of “All of this explains the current demand

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0740 USED CARS Vacancies / Legals / Notices NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION OF NOTICE OF SALE OF BUSINESS INDUNA MOTORS MOVABLE PROPERTY BY WAY OF Notice is hereby given in terms of Section ERMELO PUBLIC AUCTION, CASE NO: 1250/2017 34(1) of the Insolvency Act No 24 of 1936 that IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR THE Starline Trading CC (Registration Number Buy or DISTRICT OF MSUKALIGWA HELD AT 2007/102121/23) conducting business as Cash Pawn ERMELO Crusaders Ermelo at Shop 30, Ermelo Mall, In the case between : Zohra Joosub N.o. Ermelo, Mpumalanga, 2350 intends to sell First Execution Creditor, Soraya Cassim N.O Vehicles Second Execution Creditor and Ebeano Hair such business to Salestalk 330 (Proprietary) C Salon & Clothing (Pty) Ltd First Execution Limited (Registration Number 2007/003666/07). for Debtor, Nwarienne: Nnamdi Daniël Second Ashersons Chambers Execution Debtor. 34 Plein Street Capetown CASH! Pursuant to a judgment of the Magistrates Court Ermelo given on 14 December 2017 the (Ref.: SZ/LB/) Dawie 083 267 9617 under mentioned goods will be sold at 12h00 Tel: (021) 461 6240 on 28 July 2018 by public auction to be held at the Show-grounds, Jimmy Loubser hall, NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION 0600 Voortrekker avenue, Ermelo by the sheriff for CASE NUMBER: 3177/2017 PROPERTY FOR the Magistrates Court, to the highest bidder IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR THE L “ The way to get SALE for cash. DISTRICT OF MSUKALIGWA started is to quit 1. The conditions of sale will be available at HELD AT ERMELO talking and begin the offi ce of the Sherrif 24 hours before the In the case between: doing” time appointed. SAKHILE SAMUEL MSHAYISA EXECUTION Walt Disney 0610 2.Registration as a buyer is a requirement in CREDITOR and ANTHONY THEMBA NGOBENI FLATS / UNITS terms of the following: EXECUTION DEBTOR 0500 The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2001 Pursuant to a judgment by the magistrate PROPERTY TO LET The Financial intelligence Centre Act 38 of Ermelo given on 11 December 2017 the under 2001 mentioned goods will be sold at 12:00 on BLOCK OF 6 3.Goods will only be sold for cash to the 28 July 2018 by public auction to be held at FLATS FOR SALE A highest bidder or sold subject to confi rmation Show Grounds, Jimmy Loubser Hall, 0515 PRICE REDUCED as per the Consumer Protection Act on the Voortrekker Street, Ermelo by the Sheriff FLATS / UNITS In Wesselton, instructions of the judgment creditor or his for the Magistrates Court, Sheriff : Ermelo to Property has 3 attorney. the highest bidder for cash, bathrooms/ 2 4. Goods off ered for sale are: namely: BACHELOR FLATS showers. R330,000. Inventory: 1X Grey Sedan Volkswagen Polo - FNH 313 MP AVAILABLE 082 781 9862 •4x Piece lounge suite 1X 4 X4 Honda- HNZ 972 MP LH000939 •1x Wooden television stand @ R 2000 per month Signed at Ermelo on the 4th day of July 2018. 072 193 4242 / •8x Chairs 076 788 0790 •1x Display cabinet ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR LH000934 •1xFire extinguisher WILLEM CILLIERS ATTORNEYS S •1x Basin ( to wash in before cutting) 18 JOUBERT STREET ERMELO 1 BEDROOM •7xMirrors Tel:017 811 2226 FLATS Available @ •11x Wooden display boards Ref:File No: CM0040 R 2800 p/m. Contact •2x Cabinets with mirrors 072 193 4242 / Moeg vir alles wat Signed at Ermelo on the 6th day of July 2018 076 788 0790 rondstaan? DANIE VAN DER WALT ATTORNEY NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION LH000932 CASE NUMBER: 181/15 Verkoop dit in ons ATTORNEYS: EXECUTION CREDITORS Reading 10 TAUTÉ STREET ,ERMELO, 2351 IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE newspaper is a quest Classifi eds. Skakel EMAIL: [email protected] DISTRICT OF MSUKALIGWA HELD AT like no other. Lindi by P.O BOX 694, ERMELO, 2350 ERMELO S So do your part and 017 811 2221 of TEL: 017 811 5353 / FAX: 017 811 5355 In the case between: MNR JA DE BEER advertise REF: DW0917 / DVDW / yg EXECUTION CREDITOR and SSA MPHETHI stuur jou e-pos na: FIRST EXECUTION DEBTOR, MJ MPHETHI 0525 classifi eds@ NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION SECOND EXECUTION DEBTOR. HOUSES highvelder.co.za Case No. 531/2018 Pursuant to a judgement by the Magistrate for the District of Msukaligwa held at Ermelo, IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE Granted on the 15th March 2016 and a writ of DISTRICT OF MSUKALIGWA HELD AT execution issued thereafter the under men- GUESTHOUSE TO ERMELO tioned immoveable property will be sold in RENT In the matter between : Karen Dasilva execution on the 26 July 2018 at 10:00 AM at I 6 bedrooms, 6 Cc Execution Creditor and Susanna the Magistrate’s Court Ermelo, to the highest bathrooms,Fully Madalena Van Rooyen Identity Number bidder, Namely: equipt with furniture Adverteer vandag 5608290042089 Execution Debtor. Property description: Kindly take notice that in terms of judgement bedding (single and nog in die Diensgids. ERF 4423 Ermelo Extension 19 Ermelo double beds) and granted on 7th day of May 2018, in the Township, Situated at 49 Pet Street, Ermelo kitchen. tv`s in all the Skakel 017 811 2221 Ermelo Magistrate’s Court and a Warrant of Registration Division IT, Mpumalanga Execution issued thereafter, a sale in rooms, Dstv in the en vra vir Province, In Extent 1200 square metres lounge, carport, execution of the under mentioned goods will Held by the fi rst execution debtor and second pre-paid electricity. Charine/Natalie/Lindi be held on Saturday 28 July 2018 At Show execution debtor in his/her name under deed R22 000 per month Grounds, Jimmy Loubser Hall, Voortrekker of transfer T37121/1984 F 076 788 0790 / Stree, Ermelo at 12:00 AM, consisting of : Mortgage holder: The execution creditor 0800 GOODS: 072 193 4242 Improvements: LH000933 VACANCIES 6 seater lounge suite 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining 1 x Hisense TV Room, Tv Room, Kitchen, Double Garage, Faks jou advertensie 1 x coff ee table Servant’s Room With Bathroom na 086 668 7530 0824 3 piece wall unit The most important terms are: 1 table with 6 chairs a) The sale shall be subject to the terms and en ons sal u EMPLOYMENT dining room suite conditions of the Magistrate’s Court Act and skakel met ’n prys. WANTED 2 x headboards the rules made there under. 2 x dressing tables b) The purchaser shall pay a deposit of 10% of 1 x KIC fridge I the purchase price in cash on the day of sale, 0535 51 JARIGE 1 KIC microwave oven the balance of the purchase price in against HUISHULP SOEK 1 Samsung washing machine transfer to be secured by a bank guarantee, OFFICES & SHOPS to the highest bidder 0700 WERK to be approved by the execution creditor’s vir 2 dae per week. Dated at Ermelo on 2 July 2018 attorney, to be furnish to the Sheriff within MOTORING Dinsdag en vrydag, PC BEUKES sixty (60) day after the date of sale. BUSINESS Execution Creditor’s Attorneys PREMISES eienaar verhuis, c) the property may be taken possession Bekker Brink & Brink Inc of immediately after payment of the initial 160 sqm in Baie netjies, SWANNIES Absa Building, 60 Kerk Street, Ermelo, 2350 deposit and shall after such deposit be at the Oosthuizen str. Next Vriendelik, Private Bag X9018 , Ermelo, 2350 We buy cars for Hardwerkend, risk and profi t of the purchaser. to Everest Funerals TEL : 017 811 2003, FAX : 017 811 2065 d)The property shall be sold subject to any E 083 493 7221/ cash and hire Beskikbaar vanaf EMAIL: [email protected] trailers. valid existing tenancy. 082 417 0175 Julie 2018, kontak DX5 ERMELO e) Transfer of the property shall be eff ected by LH000941 Gert: 073 594 4880 064 603 3512 Ref:Ms C du Plessis/lr/DAS10/0001 LH000899 LH000887 the execution creditor conveyancer and the purchaser shall pay, on demand, the transfer 0545 duties if applicable, cost of transfer, arrear rates STORAGE / PARKING Moenie wonder nie ... and taxes and any other charges necessary to FACILITIES eff ect transfer. Daar is net een uitweg ... f) The purchaser shall be liable to pay interest to the execution creditor at a rate of 9% COLDROOMS FOR ADVERTEER! per annum from the date of sale till date of D HIRE transfer. July 2018 to Signed at Ermelo on the 22nd day of June December 2018 2018 Tel: 017 811 2221 ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR Contact: JOHAN VAN DER WATH INC 017 811 2099 ? Faks: 017 811 8999 LH000944 27 JANSEN STREET, ERMELO, 2351 EPOS: classifi [email protected] TEL:017 819 4821 / FAX: 017 819 3967 Adverteer vandag EMAIL: [email protected] REF: FILE NO: LD0064 nog in die Diensgids. S Skakel 017 811 2221 “ The true measure of success is how many ? times you can bouce back from failure” Stephen Richards 18 HOËVELDER - Sport 13 Julie 2018 Contact us z Kontak ons Murraystraat 14, Ermelo Tel: 017 811 2221/2255 / 017 811 4439/4518 Rugby is Pierre se passie Sanette Botha (Redakteur) René Joubert 079 675 3009 Mnr. Pierre van Rooyen is ’n bekende [email protected] gesig in die rugbykringe op Ermelo. Hy het in Pietermaritzburg grootgeword René waar hy ook vir Pietermaritzburg Hoërskool 081 865 7340 begin rugby speel het. Hy het reeds in standard nege klubrugby begin speel en [email protected] beskryf rugby as sy passie sedert hy kan onthou. Amanda Mnr. Van Rooyen het in 1973 vir Natal se 0/20-rugbyspan uitgedraf, waarna hy vir 082 488 0152 talle ander spanne ook gespeel het. [email protected] Hy het in 1982 vir Ermelo Rugbyklub begin speel. Toe hy na Piet Retief verhuis het, het hy daar die tweede rugbyspan Charlé afgerig. 071 243 4419 Dit was ook die jaar wat hul eerstespan [email protected] die Presidentbeker gewen het. Hy het daarna Charine ‘Die dissipline en gees onder 084 998 4025 Ermelo se spelers speel ’n groot Mnr. Pierre van Rooyen praat in rustyd met sy span tydens ’n ligawedstryd. (Foto: Verskaf) [email protected] rol in hulle sukses. Ermelo is ’n Volgens mnr. Van Rooyen het sy vrou hom hulle verlede jaar in Mbombela gewen het. fantastiese klub’ nog altyd baie ondersteun in rugby en hul Wat vir mnr. Van Rooyen egter uitstaan, is dogter, Wanita, was al sedert sy vyf jaar oud die jaar toe die eerste- en tweedespanne die ook Sasolburg se tweede rugbyspan afgerig, was, saam met hom langs die rugbyveld. ligas op Groblersdal gewen het. Hulle het waarna hy die Hurricanes in Witbank afgerig Hy is die afgelope vier jaar terug op twee weke voor die eindstryd ’n pakslae van het. Ermelo waar hy by Ermelo Rugbyklub dié span gekry toe hulle 48-12 verloor het. “Ek was lank by dié klub betrokke. Ons betrokke geraak het. In dié tyd het hulle Tydens die eindstryd het die eerstespan teen tweedespan het drie jaar na mekaar die die liga gewen en het ook verlede jaar die rustyd met 3-21 agtergeloop, maar het aan liga gewen en die eerstespan twee jaar na Mpumalanga Uniewedstryd in Mbombela die einde van die wedstryd as ligawenners mekaar.” gewen. Hulle beoog om vanjaar weer die van die veld afgestap met ’n wentelling van Mnr. en me. Van Rooyen en hul dogter liga te wen, met die tweedespan wat tans 24-21. het later ’n rugbyklub op Kinross begin. in die tweede plek en die eerste span in die “Die spanne het reeds hul oorwinning Dié span het met die afrigting van mnr. derde plek lê. gevier, maar Ermelo het skitterend gespeel. Van Rooyen in hul eerste jaar reeds in die Volgens mnr. Van Rooyen is daar baie min “Niemand sal ooit weet wat rustyd in die halfeindstryd deelgeneem en die jaar daarna punteverskil wat hulle beoog om op te maak kring tussen die manne gesê is nie.” het hulle teen sy ou span, die Hurricanes in die laaste sewe wedstryde wat nog voorlê. Jacques Strydom was toe die afrigter van van Witbank, in die eindstryd vasgeval. Hy “Ek het al baie goeie rugbyklubs afgerig die eerstespan. het ook op Pullenhope saam met sy vrou en Ermelo is ’n fantastiese klub. Die Volgens hom het ’n hele paar manne ’n rugbyklub op die been gebring vir twee kommunikasie tussen almal is goed en dis tydens dié oorwinning gehuil. jaar wat ongelukkig na sy vertrek gevou het. ’n ware broederskap,” het mnr. Van Rooyen “Dis vir ons altyd lekker om die gesê. Hy het verder vertel dat dissipline en gemeenskap by ons tuiswedstryde te sien.” gees onder die spelers ’n groot rol speel in Die klub speel op 21 Julie teen Matla. die sukses van ’n span. Mnr. Van Rooyen het ’n beroep op Ermelo- Die span het ook verlede jaar die inwoners gedoen om die spanne te kom geleentheid gehad om Superrugby te gaan ondersteun. As jy by die klub wil aansluit, speel, maar mnr. Van Rooyen het gesê dat skakel hom by 076 310 2305 of mnr. die span nie genoeg ondervinding teen Jacques Strydom by 082 328 3410. daardie tyd gehad het nie. Rugby-oefening vind elke Dinsdag Ermelo Rugbyklub is vol onthou- en Donderdag vanaf 5.30nm by die AJ oomblikke, soos die Mpumalanga-beker wat Swanepoel Stadion plaas. 13 July 2018 HIGHVELDER - Sport 19

Bongmusa Nkosi (in yellow) in action for Ermelo United FC in the recently completed SAB Bongmusa Nkosi (in yellow) in action for Ermelo United FC in the recently completed SAB Soccer League. Soccer League. Bongmusa Nkosi aims for the big league

Amanda Mthembu Bongmusa was one of two players from a team like VOC United will help me in South Africa.” Ermelo playing for the provincial team at the achieving that.” Bongmusa is currently studying towards Bongmusa Sinethemba (Hade) Nkosi lives time. Bongmusa will be playing for United in his quali¿ cation in electrical engineering at and breathes soccer and this is evident with However, nurturing his talent clashed with the upcoming season which begins in August Gert Sibande TVET College. him having represented the Mpumalanga his school work. and is currently hard at work with preseason A ¿ rst year student, he has to juggle his soccer team at U/17 and U/21 level. “I often had to leave school to play for the training. love for soccer and academics. This 18-year-old sees himself playing for provincial team, but my teachers were really He hopes this move will open more doors “Yes, I want to make soccer my career, his favourite soccer team, Kaizer Chiefs, in understanding and helped me when I got left for him as he sees himself in the big leagues however, in the meantime I am doing my the near future. behind with the curriculum.” and possibly on the international stage. certi¿ cate so I can fall back on something if Currently signed to VOC United Football With that much exposure, local teams “Ideally I would love to play for soccer does not pan out.” Club, his soccer career spans seven years began to take note and he was recruited Mpumalanga again on U/21 level because This young man will be in action in the and he is reaching his peak as a player. to play for the VOC United FC that was that experience was a once in lifetime SAB Soccer League for VOC United as they His journey began at the young age of playing in their ¿ rst season of the SAB opportunity as we travelled through most of pursue championship glory. 12 when he played for his school team at Soccer League. Qambekile Primary School. After internal disputes, Bongmusa left the It was there where he noticed his love and club to play for another local team, this time talent for the sport after helping his team to Ma¿ a Football Club. provincial and national glory in a primary Bongmusa is not shy to admit he has school’s soccer tournament in Cape Town. played for most of the local teams, having His coach saw potential in him and played for three of the four of the SAB The Highvelder can be read online encouraged him to attend every soccer league sides, namely VOC United, Ma¿ a FC trial in Ermelo and to participate in various and Ermelo United. tournaments, including the Danone and Coca “I was an Ermelo United player in the Cola Primary School’s Cups. recently completed season,” he said. “This encouraged me to pursue soccer A champion at heart, Bongmusa craves and I attended many soccer trials until I was for silverware and recently went back and Highvelder @Hoevelder BBM: 2667A726 chosen to represent Mpumalanga at U/17 signed with his ¿ rst team of VOC United. level,” Bongmusa said. “I want to win the SAB League and I think Newspaper Visit us at www.highvelder.co.za

Monqoba back from France

The 19-year-old Monqoba Zulu from Wesselton recently visited France where he respresented South Africa at the Frontball Academy Games from 1 to 7 July. He is one of four South African frontball players who where selected to attend this tournament in the Basque country between Biarritz and Anglet and will be accompanied by his coach Mr Petrus Zulu. 20 13 Julie 2018

Msukaligwa Sports Council Tournament a huge success The Msukaligwa Sports Council recently Recreation (DCCSR) and institutions such held its annual sports tournament at the as LoveLife and Anova Health Institute Mpumalanga Stadium on Saturday, 30 June. lent their hand and resources to ensure a Sports teams participated in diverse successful tournament. sporting codes, including soccer, chess, “We thank DCCSR for sponsoring the frontball and the newly introduced tournament and Msukaligwa Municipality wheelchair basketball. for their contribution and the continuous The wheelchair basketball was aimed support they give to sports programmes in at developing sports people living with the Msukaligwa region,” said the chairman disability in the region. of the Msukaligwa Sports Council, Mr The Department of Culture, Sport and Blessing Sibande.

Marius Vermeulen van die Full Moon-span lê aan om sy teenstander in ’n snoeker te plaas tydens Sondag se ligawedstryde. Ermelo-spelers pot balle noukeurig

Die agtballiga het onlangs by verskeie wedstryde vir die dag gewen. potbalklubs in die omgewing afgeskop. Die Die volgende wedstryde het op 17 Junie derde ronde van die liga het Sondag, 8 Julie plaasgevind en na ’n tawwe stryd, het Full The frontball team from Children of the Dawn receive their trophy and medals for participating by Full Moon Cue Sport Klub op Ermelo Moon 12-13 verloor. in the annual Msukaligwa Sports Council tournament. (Photo supplied) plaasgevind. Leon Pieterse het nege uit 10 wedstryde Elke span bestaan uit vyf spelers wat teen vir die dag gewen. al vyf spelers van elke span moet speel om Die span van Full Moon het die afgelope punte vir die span bymekaar te maak. naweek teen Bro’s A te staan gekom en die Die liga se punte per spelers sal later wedstryd 9-16 verloor, maar terug baklei vanjaar gebruik word om te bepaal watter teen Knight A en die span 16-9 geklop. spelers vir die proewe kwali¿ seer. Die Suid- Spelers wat besonder goed gevaar het, is Afrikaanse Opekampionskap vind vanaf 7 Leon Pieterse wat ses uit 10 wedstryde tot 10 Oktober plaas. gewen het. Henk Vermeulen, Marius Die uitslae vir die Full Moon span is: Full Vermeulen en Jaco Vermeulen het elkeen vyf Moon het op 20 Mei teen Cathalinoz A te uit 10 wedstryde gewen. staan gekom en die wedstryd 16-9 gewen. Die volgende wedstryde vind op 29 Julie Hulle het daarna teen Pinkies W gespeel en plaas. Die klub nooi die gemeenskap om 10-15 verloor. Craig Houden, Willie Jooste hulle by Ermelo Gholfklub op die Hendrina- en Jaco Vermeulen het elkeen ses uit 10 pad te gaan ondersteun.

Jaco Vermeulen van die Full Moon-span lê aan om sy teenstander te blok.