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NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE queueuing. [email protected] Courant visited the local Home Affairs’ offices in Extremely long queues at the Mangaung and spoke to members Department of Home Affairs in of the public about the upgrades. Rocklands could be a thing of the Resident Mehlale Seale said that past with recent upgrades, and locals the upgrades would be a great are looking forward to it. improvement. “I think it is a good Free State Home Affairs’ provincial idea because everyone will be helped manager, Bonakele Mayekiso, said much faster and still be able to get that the upgrades would cut the on with their day instead of spending time needed to process information hours at Home Affairs,” she said. and documents substantially. “In Another resident, Karen Roussow, the past you would have to apply for praised the department for its a birth certificate and it would take efficiency. “Their online service will time to process paperwork needed work but if you fetch documets you from a database using old paper will have to come and queueue. The systems,” said Mayekiso. Oftentimes, department’s services are excellent depending on when a certificate was here, especially with the number first registered, it would take a long Bonakele Mayekiso, Provincial Manager of people they handle. They are time to retrieve for members of the of the Free State Department of Home really doing a good job,” expressed public, sometimes as long as six Affairs, stated that system upgrades would Rossouw. months,” Mayekiso explained. take place in 10 more areas throughout Gerda Conrad, who was in a queue the province this weekend. PHOTO: The new system will be rolled FACEBOOK to get a new Smart ID card, also out in the rest of the province this expressed her appreciation. “It will The second Crown Me Naturally Breakfast took place this past weekend. “We are going to make it documents you need. Whereas be much better because we tend to weekend at 59 Plenty. The purpose of the event was to bring like- easier for people to draw information before you had to fill in about stand in long lines. So I am looking minded people together to talk about the journey of becoming a as well as give information. In the three forms, redo finger prints and forward to the upgrades even though naturalist and to embrace the very hair texture on your head. At new system a department staff the paperwork would have to be I heard that systems were down the back is Thapelo Mokheti; middle: Margo Fargo and Margaux Saaiman; front: Janè M Jordaan and Mahali Khomari. PHOTO: member can just press a few buttons processed elsewhere,” he added. He today. Upgrades will help a lot,” she PIERCE VAN HEERDEN to get whatever information and stated that this would greatly reduce added. 7KH5,*+7&+2,&(

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SEITHATI SEMENOKANE JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN [email protected] [email protected] Wanneer laas was jy by ’n tandarts? Pacofs has joined the world in Jou antwoord is heelwaarskynlik ’n jaar celebrating the lives and times of three of twee terug,of jy kan eenvoudig nie the most iconic people of the South onthou nie. African struggle history by presenting Dr, Kurt Appollis en sy vrou, Dr. Danielle two drama productions, Vuka Mashele van der Merwe, wat albei tandartse in and My Fellow Country Man. Heidedal is, het besluit om die jeug Pacofs will be honouring Nelson sowel as ouers bewus te maak van Mandela, Albertina Sisulu and Bram mondhigiëne en tandheelkunde. Fischer through artistic expressions “Die doel is om mense bewus te maak Dr. Danielle van der Merwe en dr. Kurt Appollis during a week long programme, en ’n idee te gee oor hoe belangrik dit wil bewusheid skep oor tandheelkunde onder die which will also be a platform aimed jeug. FOTO: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN is om na ’n mens se mond om te sien,” at connecting various institutions Mncedisi Shabangu will be directing the play, sê Appollis. of government and private business Vuka Mashele. PHOTO: ARTS FOR ACTION Hy noem dit dat mense baie nalatig is with the public, to issue material or deur nie hul tande gereeld te borsel nie, na die tandarts te gaan. Mense het information of services available to nie vir roetine-ondersoeke te gaan nie net nie meer daardie wil nie en dit is them in the form of capacitating, en nie bewus te wees van die gevare nie meer ’n prioriteit op hul lys nie,” sê educating and/or assisting them wat suiker, goud in die tande of dwelms Appollis. Vir hom is dit genoeg al maak to become better, responsible and op die mond het nie. hulle net een pasiënt per dag bewus responsive people in their communities Ouers speel ook ’n groot rol om hul van mondhigiëne en die belangrikheid through exhibition stalls from 24 until If you want kinders op te voed in tandsorg. Baie daarvan. Nog beter as dié persoon 28 July 2018 from 09:00 until 17:00. ouers gebruik die verskoning om nie ’n dit aan ’n ander oorvertel – so word The play, Vuka Mashele, will be a good laugh kind se tande te borsel as hulle siek is mense opgevoed. directed by one of the much celebrated of op antibiotika is nie. Kinders moet “Vir ’n gesonde mond, borsel ten directors in the arts industry, Mncedisi dare to watch van kleins af geleer word dat die borsel minste twee keer ’n dag jou tande, Shabangu, who could not hide his van jou tande ’n prioriteit is, maak nie eenkeer in die oggend en eenkeer in excitement about staging at Pacofs. “I Vuka Mashele saak wat nie. die aand, en maak seker dat jy jou wrote and directed the play, however, “Ek onthou as kind was dit ’n uitstappie tandarts gereeld besoek om te verhoed I have so many people to thank who - Shabangu vir my en my gesin om elke ses maande dat jou tande onherstelbaar is.” have worked with me in bringing this play to life and so many people who are continuing to inspire us and support the cast. all our creative endeavours. This is The shows are scheduled to be Gentlemen`s discussion one of its kind. All I can say is, if you performed at the André Huguenet want a good laugh dare to watch Vuka Theatre from 26 until 28 July 2018 Mashele,” said Shabangu. at different times for different days. held for NPOs My Fellow Country Man was written Tickets are available at the Pacofs Theocracy Prophetic House in governmental departments, access to and directed by Pesa Pheko, a well- Booking Office at R60 per show and collaboration with DMS Accountants will funding opportunities, mandatory and known Botshabelo-based choreographer a R100 combo for two shows. For be hosting a Gentlemen`s Discussion for discretionary grant opportunities from and uncompromising cultural activist. scholars: R40 per production and a Non-Profit Organisations (NPO), church SETAs (Sector Education and Training Moses Lecuti and Mlungisi are a part of R60 combo for two shows. boards, and church leaders with their Authority), access to affordable bible spouses. college training and education for The aim is to share vital information for interested members and church leaders NPOs, churches, day care centres as well and much more. as church members who want to start Tickets cost R100 per person, however their own businesses. the organisers have also reserved some The discussion will take place on 28 complimentary tickets. In order to July 2018 at the Windmill Casino from order to claim your free ticket (only one 08:00 until 11:00. During the three- per person) contact the organisers by hour session experts in various fields sending a WhatsApp message to Pastor will be discussing topics, including NPO Terence Jackson on 083-755-7441 or registrations, getting churches and NPOs Elton Philander on 071-364-8221. tax compliant with SARS and relevant [email protected] Gemeenskapsvergadering gehou oor hoe die bouprojek rakende Joe JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN [email protected] Solomon Skool vorder, sowel as die vordering van die Opkomskliniek wat John de Bruin, DA-raadslid tans opgradeer word. van Wyk 47, wil graag alle Die vergadering vind op Donderdag belanghebbendes en werklose mense 26 Julie om 11:00 in die Henry van Heidedal in kennis stel van Brookssaal plaas. ’n gemeenskapsvergadering waar Kontak gerus vir John de Bruin by inwoners op datum gebring sal word 060-346-1410 vir meer inligting.

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Bloemfontein. 9301. are hereby reserved in terms of the Copyright Act. This publication is registered as a newspaper. Verified Distribution: 20000 copies per week. 18 July 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA 3 Bfn enviropreneurs move on up NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE climate change is a reality and fossil fuels [email protected] are harmful to the environment. We cannot ignore the need for alternative ways to supply Two environmental entrepreneurs energy,” explained Tseka. According to Tseka, from Bloemfontein were chosen out of alternative sources of energy are often less 867 applicants to take part in Fetola’s harmful to the pocket as well. “Our clients prestigious Groundswell Accelerator who use energy saving sources soon realise programme. Thipe Tseka of Future Trust how much they can save after the electricity Investment and Dr Esta van Heerden of bill comes and pursue off-grid backups,” he iWater are a part of a group of twenty-five said. business owners from all over the country Van Heerden, an award-winning biochemist who will be taking part in workshops to and National Research Foundation of South improve their business acumen in the Africa (NRF)-rated scientist, has a start- environmental industry. up of a few months, which employs four The programme, which began in 2007, people. iWater uses scientific knowledge to has seen participating businesses grow by interpret water and soil analyses on behalf 50% per year with a long-term survival rate of clients in the mining and food industry. of close to 90%. “It’s exciting to engage “Most environmental managers have difficulty Romilla van Heerden, Candy Smith, Phila Ngculu, Gerhardt Shebe and Tatum Macalagh. PHOTO: with entrepreneurs of this calibre. They are in translating the meaning of their data. We PIERCE VAN HEERDEN promoting renewable energy, sustainable provide the expertise, including additional agriculture, offering environmental consulting, world renowned partners to support the providing water resource services as well industry to implement better solutions to save as patenting new inventions,” said Fetola our natural resources for future generations,” FS Fashion Week’s CEO, Catherine Wijnberg. The 18-month said Van Heerden. programme is focused on start-ups in the The two participants were thrilled to be green economy, to build entrepreneurial skills taking part in the programme and were eager and cultivate sound business practices. to better their businesses through it. “This is launch a lavish affair Thipe Tseka runs Future Trust Investment an incredible programme that grows start-ups SEITHATI SEMENOKANE Victoria Toma. When she heard my plan from the City of Roses, supplying energy and helps scientists grow in the business [email protected] she said, “Wow, I just want to lecture,” and saving and off-grid solutions to businesses field,” stated Van Heerden. she actually closed her school, and adopted and households alike. It is clear that Tseka commented on the networking The third annual Free State Fashion Week my vision. She’s one of my lecturers now, the entrepreneur with a background in potential of the event. “I want to develop was launched at a stylish, lavish affair, together with Tshidi Ramanamane. We IT is passionate about environmental networks to exchange skills enabling the held at the Windmill Conference Centre opened this year without funding,” added conservation. “We live in an age where industry to move forward,” he said. on Friday, 13 July 2018. The guest list Smith. included local fashion leaders and socialites The evening’s programme included a like Nadine Barkhuizen, Tony Peng and detailed description from Zoureka Smith about Gerhardt Shebe. Representatives from a what the FS Fashion Hub has to offer. Two few government departments also showed students, Rorisang Ratsiu and Melvin Jaftha, face, with the executive mayor, Olly then shared their educational experience of Mlamleli, delivering the key note address. the school with guests. Fashion designers The evening was MC’ed who had previously by TV anchor, Palesa taken part in the fashion Chubisi. week shared how their The evening started off ...she realised lives had changed, and with the Chief Executive what fashion week did Officer, Candy Smith, to catapult their careers. sharing her journey of this dream even They included Charissa how she was sponsored Williams, Motlalepule by an old couple in further with Motlolometsi, Tshepo Welkom who saw her Mareka as well as the talent and potential, to go the opening of 2017 Free State Fashion study fashion design as her Week Designer of the parents could not afford the the FS Fashion Year title holder, Gerhardt fees. “My vision has always Shebe. been to teach people the The evening was skill of fashion, the art of Hub... concluded by a few Dr Esta van Heerden of iWater Thipe Tseka of Future Trust Investment making money out of your encouraging words from talent because I was sick the mayor, Olly Mlamleli, and tired of seeing fashion designers suffering who said she respects designers for putting up like I did,” said Smith. with difficult customers, who often forget about This year she realised this dream even the work they have to put in, but reiterated that further with the opening of the Free State she never forgets to pay for their service. “I’m Fashion Hub, which is the only accredited therefore committing to paying the fees for five fashion design school in the province. students for their full course so that we are “My dreaming went beyond fashion week, proud to say this is what we have produced as because you can have fashion week but at a province,” said Mlamleli. the end of the day, it’s not enough. Where do Fashion Week will be taking place on 20 the designers end up? We have a nice fashion until 22 September 2018, with all events taking parade, then go home and forget about it. I place at Windmill Casino. To stay updated, then sat with Zoureka Smith who was running follow the hashtag #FSFW18 on social media.

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Members of Re Etsa Sure and learners from different schools in J Section. PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI Maths made easy with Re Etsa Sure LEBAKENG NKABI while preparing learners for tests and learners are also not performing well and called Re Etsa Sure. “In this project we help [email protected] examinations. The programme has 70 I think there is not enough contact with learners with the basics because this a skill learners. teachers.” that they will use to solve and find answers The Re Etsa Sure is non-profit Head of the programme, Elvis Tshaka, He added. “We group them together for any questions they are given, even after oraganisation comprising of young energetic told Voice: “We have seen that these and provide them with learning materials. their intermediate phase when they go to teachers whose aim is to help Grade 8 and learners are facing challenges in the major We apply different teaching methods and high school.Learners also get food during Grade 9 learners at Bolokehang Primary subjects like mathematics, natural sciences employ technology to overcome learning the course of the day, which most of the School over weekends. (NS) and economics management sciences barriers. We want to see these learners time is not enough to feed all of them. This Their main focus is to make subjects (EMS). I have done some research and performing at their best because they have a challenge, because they can’t concentrate such as mathematics, natural sciences, I realised that a lot of learners in Grade potential to do so.” on an empty stomach.“ economics management science easy to 12 are not performing to their best ability A co-coordinator told Voice that the Interested persons can contact Tshaka on learners and to close the gap between because of the basics they have missed programme has grown so much that they 071-037-2531 or Mogoera on 083-243-5404 the progressed and promoted learners in early grades. The Grade 8 and Grade 9 already have 70 learners in the programme about the Re Etsa Sure project. Tshwara style ka ditekkie NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE tse tletseng ha holo ke tsa bo dimaraka le [email protected] moo ho hlatswetsang dikoloi, e na yona ha e tshwane le tsona. Mang le mang o Tsela e kgolo ya Moshoeshoe ka hara rwala dieta hape batho ba rata ditekkie tsa ho Mangaung e dula e phethesela ka bona, mme re ba thusa ho di hlokomela,” dikgwebo tsa mefutafuta. Tsela ena ho bua Mabaso. Ditekkie di ka nka hora e na le mabenkele a ho reka, mo ho tse tharo ho hlwekiswa, ho polichwa, le ho hlatswetsang dikoloi le dikgwebonyana oma. tsa meroho. Ke hona moo o ka fumanang Pelesa le Mophirema ba kgothatswa ke kgwebo ya ho hlwekisa ditekkie, Chwara bareki ba tshebeletso ya bona ho tswa Style Laundry. Chwara Style Laundry e hohle Mangaung. “Kea thaba ha batho qadillwe ke bakgotsi ba babedi, e leng ba rata mosebetsi wa rona ke ka hoo re Taking part in the upgrades at Tswellang are from the left: Kedi Moshodi, Puleng Sekoere, Karabo Pelesa le Kamohelo Mophirema kgothallang ho tswela pela ka kgwebo Neo Mokhati, Grace Masiss, Alet Faber and Caroline Nyahuye. PHOTO: PIERCE VAN ba tswang Rocklands. ena. Ke batla e hole ho feta mona,” ho HEERDEN Bahwebisane bana ba ne ba bua Mophirema. Mophirema a re mang le tsamaya diworkshop tsa National Youth mang o na le kelello ya ho bula kgwebo Development Agency (NYDA) ke ka eleng ya hae e tla thusa ho fedisa Tswellang Special School gets overhaul hoo ba ileng ba e tuta ka ho tshehetsa bofutsana. tjhelete le papatso ya dikgwebo. “NYDA NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE A local female contractor was also ere thusitse haholo. Re ile ra kgona ho [email protected] recruited by the company to complete other ngodisa kgwebo ena le tse ding tse pedi,” much needed improvements. “This is tiling, ho bua Pelesa. Pelesa, ya nang le kgwebo Members of the Department of Education, fixing of toilets as well as replacing doors ya bobedi ya ho hlwekisa dirapeng le 130 employees of Coca-Cola as well as other and windows,” explained Moshodi. moo ho bapallwang dipapadi ka hara stakeholders rolled up their sleeves to improve According to Tswellang Head of Rocklands a re kgwebo ya ditekkie e facilities at Tswellang Special Intermediate Department (HOD), Grace Masisi, it is thusa ka ho eketsa mesebetsi. “Hona le School in Phahameng, last week. important to upgrade the school in order diphephetso tse ngata lekeisheneng la Voice visited the school where spirits were to meet the growing demands of children rona, mme e ngwe ya tsona ke mesebetse high as people were working all over the with special needs. Pupils of the school are e leng siyo. Kgwebo e na e thusa ka ho grounds on Monday and Tuesday. encouraged to engage in arts and crafts eketsa mesebetsi,” ho bua Pelesa. According to Coca-Cola CSI specialist, such as bead making to better their skills in Chwara Style Landry e qadile ka Kedi Moshodi, Tswellang was chosen as it greater society. Hlakubele selemong sona sena, e se ena had a great need for better facilities in order Participants in the project were in the hall le basebetsi ba babedi. E mong wa bona, to cater to learners from all over the province cutting wood and drilling while others were Karabo Pelesa, rakgwebo wa Chwara Style with various physical and developmental painting walls and cleaning around a jungle- Mbongeni Mabaso o qadile ho sebetsa Laundry a shebile batho ba patala ka mora impairments. gym. “We are doing something that will teng qalong, mme a re kgwebo ya ho ditekkie tsa bona di hlwekiswe. PHOTO: hlwekisa ditekkie e kgethehile. “Dikgwebo NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE “We will be painting, gardening and improve the lives of the children who school erecting a sign board today. Employees were here and that is what is most important,” said responsible for all of this work as well as Motsamae Lerwala. taking in donated blankets,” said Moshodi. MeloGenic releases debut hip hop album

LEBAKENG NKABI MeloGenic told Voice that his music is inspired by a lot of rap rhymes, inspired by [email protected] well-known artists such as Common, Kanye West, Eric Sermon, Notorious B.I.G. and There is new rapper on the block called Slam Village. “I was always misunderstood Thapelo MeloGenic Mokoena. This by my friends because of my choice of music 16-year-old self-taught versatile musician, as they like listening to ‘new age kwaito’ from producer, songwriter and recording hip hop the likes of Ricky Rick and AKA. I had to artist from Phelindaba in Bloemfontein, first explain to them that old school music is true dipped his toes in the industry while he was hip hop.” in Fauna Primary School, recording his I was appointed deputy head boy first ever song, We getting money. and I released my first track titled He recently released his long We getting money. I must say, it awaited debut album aptly titled inspired me to make beautiful The Extraordinary Kid Tape. It music and ever since then I’ve has also caught the attention released a lot of music that’s of a few big national acts such really doing well over all major as Proverb, Sjava and Fash digital stores around the world.” Ngobese and is doing well as it has already sold 400 copies and is currently sitting on 200 000 Thapelo MeloGenic Mokoena stream on Audio Mack. PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI 18 July 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 NELSON MANDELA DAY TAKE ACTION. INSPIRE CHANGE. MAKE EVERY DAY A MANDELA DAY. 18 MADIBA TIMELINE JULY Childhood and Education A CELEBRATION! 18 July 1918: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is born near Umtata (in the Transkei) as the son of Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Henry Mgadla Mandela, a chief and chief councillor to the paramount chief of the Thembu and a member of the Madiba clan. 1927: Mandela’s father dies. His guardian is Jongintaba Dalindyebo, the acting chief of the Thembu tribe. 1938: Mandela matriculates at Healdtown Methodist Boarding School as part of a very small number of black pupils who matriculated in the country. 1939: While studying for a BA degree at Fort Hare Mandela becomes involved in a boycott against the university’s policies and is forced to leave. He goes back home where an arranged marriage is planned and flees to Johannesburg. 1942: After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Unisa, he begins studying for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand. He does not complete this degree and starts studying again through the University of London after his imprisonment in 1962 but also does not complete Nelson Mandela Photo: 123rf that degree. THE LEGEND Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, fondly referred to as Madiba, became a legend in his lifetime. In a worldwide survey done some years ago in which photos of famous people in the world had to be named, Nelson’s photo was, by far, the most recognised, more so than photos of any other world leader or icon. He was considered to be one of the world’s greatest leaders despite having been incarcerated for 27 years on Robben Island on charges of treason before being freed. His prison number, 46664, is A young Nelson Mandela. known throughout the world and serves as a symbol and a reminder of a Photo: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation great man who unified South Africa. But who exactly was he? The ANC Mandela evaded the police during his fight against apartheid 1943: Mandela becomes a member of the African LITTLE by disguising himself, even as a chauffeur. The media referred National Congress (ANC). KNOWN to him as “the Black Pimpernel” because of his police eva- 1944: He helps form the ANC Youth League FACT sion tactics. “I became a creature of the night. I would keep to with Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu. He marries my hideout during the day, and would emerge to do my work Evelyn Mase, Sisulu’s cousin. They have 4 when it became dark,” he says in his biography, “Long Walk to children – one of whom dies as an infant. Freedom.” 1948: The National Party comes to power in South Africa and implements apartheid. 1952: Mandela leads the Defiance Campaign, All are acquitted in 1961. encouraging people to break racial separation 1958: Mandela marries social worker Winnie laws. He is convicted under Suppression of Nomzamo Madikizela after divorcing Eveyln in Communism Act and is banned from attending 1957. gatherings and leaving Johannesburg. With 1960: 69 protesters are killed by police in $&&5(',7(''($/(5 Tambo, he forms the first black law partnership in Sharpeville. A state of emergency is declared, and South Africa. While providing free or cheap legal the ANC is outlawed. aid to blacks, Mandela is actively involved in the 1961: Helps establish Umkhonto we Sizwe - ANC’s defiance campaign. “Spear of the Nation.” 1955: Freedom Charter calling for equal rights is 16 August 1962: He is sentenced to five years’ adopted at the Congress of the People. hard labour after being charged with illegally 1956: Mandela is one of 156 South Africans leaving the country and incitement to strike. He charged with treason for their support of goes on the run. The government declares Winnie the Freedom Charter calling for a non-racial Mandela a banned person and restricts her to democracy and a socialist-based economy. Soweto. Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Photo: Doug Lee 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 18 July 2018

Your weekly motoring guide 18 July 2018 Bloemfontein Edition Updated Mazda CX-3 now available

ITH Mazda having showcased the all around, cloth seats, lightly updated CX-3 at the New push-button start, a multi- WYork Auto Show back in March, the function steering wheel and Japanese automaker has now introduced the manual air-conditioning. various updates to the South African model, Safety-wise, the Active including pricing details. comes standard with six Like its States-side cousin, local CX-3 models airbags, ABS with EBD, receive a subtly updated grille, new 18-inch EBA and DSC, as well as alloy wheels, black fog light bezels, a new colour auto lock/unlock doors, dubbed Soul Red Crystal and piano key black ISOFIX mounting points finish for the side-pillars. LED tail lights are and Hill Launch Assist. meanwhile available on the Individual and top Building on the spec Individual Plus variants. Active, Dynamic adds rain Inside, Mazda has redesigned the centre sense wipers, auto on/off console and fitted an armrest to all models, headlights with LED fog lights, while a rear armrest with cupholders as well as automatic air-conditioning, leather wrapped auto-dimming rear-view mirror are now standard steering wheel and gear knob, keyless entry auto folding electric mirrors, Blind Spot Monitor, and the only choice for the Individual and on Dynamic models and up. Rounding off the and the seven-inch MZD Connect touchscreen Driver Attention Alert, Lane Departure Warning Individual Plus. enhancements is full leather upholstery on infotainment system with two extra speakers.On and Smart City Brake Support. As before, drive is routed to the front wheels Individual and Individual Plus and an electronic top of this, the Individual comes with daytime Despite Mazda equipping the CX-3 with a only with Mazda claiming a combined fuel handbrake across the range. running LEDs as well as LED headlights, glass brand-new diesel engine in Japan, local models consumption figure of 6.6-litres/100 km for Specification is otherwise kept unchanged opening sunroof, chrome side detailing and will continue with the tried-and-tested normally the manual and 6.7-litres/100 km for the with equipment levels on the Active consisting rear privacy glass, reverse camera, a seven- aspirated 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine that automatic. Respective top speeds are 202 of a four-speaker sound system with Bluetooth speaker Bose sound system and a Heads-Up produces 115 kW/204 Nm. A six-speed manual km/h and 197 km/h. A three year/unlimited km and USB, 16-inch alloy wheels, folding electric Display system. At the sharp end, the Individual gearbox is again standard on the Active and warranty and service plan are standard on all mirrors, cruise control, electric windows Plus’ résumé includes Adaptive LED headlights, Dynamic, with a six-speed automatic optional models. Mercedes opens door for V8 X-class N spite of having shot down rumors of Schumacher said. a full-on AMG version, Mercedes-Benz “We surely can make it happen, it’s Ihas not ruled the possibility of dropping just a question of what V8 you want to a V8 engine into the X-class. put in. You can put the six-litre in, yeah, Speaking to Australia’s drive.com.au but so far there is no plan. With a V8 you at the global unveiling of the X350d in get out of the mid-size pickup but if you Slovenia last week, X-class Engineering look at the market correctly, most of the Head, Frank Schumacher, said customer market is focused on the four-cylinder.” demand would, however, dictate the With the AMG fettled 4.0-litre bi-turbo possibility of there being an X-class V8, V8 having been ruled out, the sole other but added that Mercedes-Benz would V8 option is the similarly sized unit that respond if enough requests warrant it. powers the S560, albeit retuned to “There is always more [power to be produce 345 kW/700 Nm despite still extracted], but that’s if the requirements utilising a twin-turbo setup. come from a marketing point of view At present though, the 190 kW/550 and if customers want more power – Nm 3.0-litre turbodiesel in the X350d, [it’s no different] with other platforms, which will reportedly be the first pick-up we react to customers’ wishes. If there to exceed the R1-million mark when will be wishes after the launch of the it arrives next year, will be the most vehicle that say we need to have V8 then powerful X-class on sale to rival the 190 probably we will put in a V8, but that’s kW Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 TDI, also due always a response on customer request,” to arrive in 2019. 18 July 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za SPORT • DIPAPADI 7 Free State squash rocks the IPT MORGAN PIEK Monday and the ladies, comprising Mariska [email protected] McDonald (captain), Tristen Lourens, Izané Louw, Inge Coetzee, Nateska Kretzmann The Free State women’s squash and Jenny Preece beat Northerns 14-12 team impressed in the past week in in a hard fought tie. The men, comprising Johannesburg by winning a national title at Tremayne McDonald, John Kuhn, Garrett The Free State Women’s squash team dominated from start to finish to win the 2018 South African the South African Championships. With the Amm, Lawrence Kuhn and Keegan Waugh, National Championships in Johannesburg. Due to the limited number of elite players in the province, got off to a flying start with an 18-7 win cream of squash in the country attending these ladies did an outstanding job to fly the Free State flag high. Izané Louw (third from right), was the tournament, the underrated Free State over Eastern Province. also named in the national team to represent South Africa at the World Junior Squash Championships women’s and men’s teams punched well On Tuesday the ladies took no prisoners in Chennai, India. From the left are Mariska McDonald, Tristen Lourens, Inge Coetzee, Izané Louw, above their weight. in destroying Easterns with a 20-2 win to Jenny Preece and Nateska Kretzmann PHOTO: JEFFREY SULMAN The Free State women delivered one further set up what was to be a great week. massive and special performance to win The men, in their turn, continued their good defeat at the hands of SACD. they did was truly a super effort by all the the B Section of the annual Interprovincial form with an outstanding 14-9 win over the On Friday the women just had to beat players and everyone else involved behind Tournament (IPT), or more commonly much more fancied Western Province. Western Province to claim the title and they the scenes. One can only hope that their known as the Jarvis Kaplan Cup. Next up for the women was the SACD did so in fine fashion with an outstanding performances will inspire future generations The tournament is the biggest event on B team, and they made light work of their 15-6 win over the side from the Mother of squash players in the province. the squash calendar, and to win silverware counterparts with a 18-7 win. The men also City. The men put the previous day’s defeat Final logs: Women’s Final Log - Free at the Jarvis is one amazing feat. continued to shine with a 19-5 drubbing of behind them with a 14-6 win over Central State, Western Province, SACD, 4 KwaZulu- The men’s team, in their turn, can hold the Midlands B team. , and this was to see them ending Natal, Eastern Province, Northerns, Central their heads up high as well. While they did On Thursday the women’s dominance as the runners-up to SACD. Gauteng, Easterns. Men’s Final Log - not win their section, they did manage to continued with a fantastic 14-10 win over When a person considers that the Free SACD 87, Free State, Western Province, finish as the runners-up. KwaZulu-Natal, but it was disappointing for State have limited numbers in fielding Central Gauteng, Midlands, Eastern The tournament got underway on the men when they fell short with a 17-9 squads, for the team to perform as well as Province.

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Some of the participants in the Botshabelo FIFA Tournament held in Madiba’s honour. PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI

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MORGAN PIEK game time, which saw him being omitted [email protected] from John Mitchell’s Super Rugby squad earlier in the year. The Toyota Cheetahs have welcomed He did appear on the radar of the Irish the return of the x-factor centre, Dries outfit, Munster, earlier in the year, however, Swanepoel, to Bloemfontein. this was only on a short-term contract as Swanepoel, who has being plying his cover for the injury crises they had in trade at the in since he left the midfield department. school, has signed a two-year deal with the The Cheetahs are starting to Cheetahs to resume his career. In June, build up their midfield rather Courant broke the news that the player nicely and with the likes of would be heading back to the province Nico Lee, Tertius Kruger, where his career started. William Small-Smith, Carel- The powerful attacker and defender will Jan Coetzee and Benhard be available for both the upcoming Currie Janse van Rensburg as Cup, which starts next month, and the well, Franco Smith will Guinness Pro14, which will get underway in have plenty of selection September. headaches in the MJ Smith, who is in charge of recruiting coming months. for the franchise, told Courant they are The Free State delighted to have found a more than Cheetahs will open capable replacement for . their 2018 Currie “We are very happy about Dries coming Cup on Friday back,” said the former Free State flyhalf. 17 August in “I think he is a quality player and as you Bloemfontein said, his roots are here in Bloemfontein; he when they will is a Grey College old boy coming back. be hosting the “William Small-Smith and Francois Venter at are both players that went that route. The the Toyota success story of these guys speaks for Stadium. itself. The big “Hopefully Dries can add a lot of value question is, to the team and create a lot of depth in the will Swanepoel centre position.” make his debut Swanepoel was the former captain for his new of his alma mater, and along with the team against Springbok and Montpellier inside centre, the side from the , combined for what was Jacaranda City? one of the deadliest midfield combinations schoolboy rugby has ever seen in South Africa. The high intensity centre, , Sadly for Swanepoel, his tenure at the is the latest signing by the Toyota Cheetahs Bulls was plagued by numerous injuries ahead of the and Guinness Pro14. and this ultimately led to limited Swanepoel returns to the City of Roses after joing the Bulls straight after matriculating at Grey College. The flyhalf, (in the background), has also recently joined the Cheetahs. PHOTO: SAMUEL SHIVAMBU/ BACKPAGEPIX