CURRENT ENTERTAINMENT SPORT INCORPORATING Heidedaller of the Year Producing music is Nex Oupa Mohoje could extend appointed as magistrate da Kokotane’s passion his stay at the Cheetahs

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LENTSWE LA BATHO • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2018 FREE Be patient, Olly tells Dal OLEBOGENG MOTSE vacant land that was in question during the has electricity as well as water and Mangaung Metropolitan protest is located on the corner of Paper Street sanitation infrastructure, to which Municipality Executive During a mass meeting on Sunday 29 and Witherow Avenue. Mlamleli condemned some members of the community Mayor, Olly Mlamleli, April at Heide Primary School, Mangaung attempts by residents to occupy private land, in the hall yelled “we don’t have addresses residents of Heidedal, while Cllr Metropolitan Municipality Executive Mayor, saying they simply cannot point to vacant land money”. Gladys Thipenyane, Olly Mlamleli, has urged disgruntled Heidedal and assume that it is theirs to occupy, some of She reiterated that there is no MMC for Human residents to patiently await the verifi cation the land may be privately owned – as was the available habitable land in the Settlements, looks on. process for the allocation of land sites. case with the land in question. Heidedal area at present, telling Mlamleli said this in response to questions The mayor’s comments on due processes them the municipal land they have about the exact location of available sites that needing to be followed with regard to site suggested as a possible area to can be occupied by Heidedal community allocations, did nothing to quell some of the occupy, is not habitable. The members. The screening process, as described frustration experienced by residents, many of community made mention by the Mayor, is designed to determine which them mentioned waiting for years for a place of a second area of interest individuals are eligible for sites, and is an they could call their own. located along the road unavoidable part of allocating sites to people. Community members noted the existence to Dewetsdorp – an In light of this, from 2 May, local government of a list – established in 2014 – of 385 area where a number of offi cials will be at the Norman Doubell Hall “screened” people who wanted to occupy informal settlements have in Heidedal in order to begin the verifi cation an area known as Gatvol. To date those popped up over the years. process for residents in the area who are people have not been allocated sites. One of the disgruntled without sites. Mlamleli told Voice the establishment of the community members Mlamleli’s visit to Heidedal garnered mixed aforementioned list had occurred before she is 34-year-old Trudy reactions from the community. While residents was appointed mayor of the metro. She said Mokoena who has been were happy that Mlamlei had taken the time she has requested that the people on the list waiting for a site for years, to visit the area and engage the community on for Gatvol sites should be sent letters, not having been screened in issues affecting them, there was disappointment SMSs, once the process is complete and they her mid-20s. She said she expressed to her response on the allocation have been assigned sites. Mlamleli confi rmed was again screened in of land sites. Some described what she said that 385 people have been “verifi ed and 2014, but does not think as “more empty promises” from the local approved”. she has been included in government. The mayor told residents there is available the list of 385 people who This comes after residents clashed with police land for people who are eligible for bonds are to occupy Gatvol. last week over attempted land grabs. The and subsidies in Hillside View which [email protected]

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The current holder of the Heidedaller of the Year crown, Adv. Ruwaidah Henney, has received yet another feather in her cap. Henney, who is the Managing Director of Zen Consulting as well as the chairperson of the Pink Project, has just been appointed magistrate from 1 May 2018. Adv. Ruwaidah Henney In an exclusive interview with Voice, Henney said although it came as a huge applying it in a proper manner to come to surprise, she is very excited about what the an accurate decision. Impartiality is crucial. future holds for her as magistrate. “I will not able to defend clients “I am very fortunate to have received this anymore. Being a presiding offi cer entails Douglas Kruger (guest speaker), Reneë Beck (founder Pink Lemon Event Design) and Ricardo opportunity. Although it all happened at a impartiality and discipline. I will therefore Thwala (Master of Ceremonies) kept the crowd at the Business Breakfast with Douglas Kruger on very fast pace, it is God’s work indeed. I no longer act in my capacity as legal their toes at the Rambler’s Club. PHOTO: Pulane Choane will be working in different courts. It’s all a advisor. I think I will miss my clients the learning experience and I know that it will most. They have formed such an integral be hard work, but I never back away from a part of my growth in business and in my How to move from amateur to challenge. career. “I love challenges and though I’ve been “As far as my companies are concerned, I expert: Douglas Kruger in this for a long time, one can never have handed them over to new directors. I learn too much. I am excited to learn new have full trust in them to run the companies PULANE CHOANE businesses and individuals in the Rose things from my superiors. That’s the most in the manner I did. I will continue with City can mimic these innovative brands important factor for me. I am both nervous my community projects to further our Being a reputable photographer means and likewise become industry leaders. and excited at the same time,” said Henney. community’s interests in my personal taking just as much care of making sure Relating his own experiences on According to Henney, her new job will capacity,” said Henney. that your clients’ names are spelt correctly how he came to become a household entail interpreting the law correctly and [email protected] as of making sure that all your pictures of business author, Kruger explained his them are refl ective of your skill and craft own relationship with Penguin House as a photographer. Publishers, saying in the beginning of Likewise, an vehicle dealership should his career they were not as trustful of take as much care of making sure that his abilities as a speaker and a writer as a client has an experience with the they are now. “Over the years, as my dealership as it does of making sure that name and authority as an author grew, contracts and paperwork are watertight. my relationship with Penguin grew to This is according to Douglas Kruger, be better as there was now an element renowned author of six business books of trust. This is what will happen to and public speaker. Kruger visited you as well when you set yourself apart Bloemfontein’s Rambler’s Club last from other companies. Like every other Wednesday morning, as he delivered an industry leading brand, you need to inspiring and insightful talk on what sets learn how to combine your know-how apart some brands from their competitive and technical knowledge, link this to industry counterparts. He was speaking your personality, and fi nally, make sure to a crowd of about 80 people, many that you publicise what you do in the of who are established business names media. Over time you will fi nd yourself in the Bloemfontein community, at a working towards being the top name in breakfast meeting organised by Reneë your chosen industry as more and more Beck, the owner of Pink Lemon Event organisations and clients/customers begin Design. to trust in your abilities,” Kruger said. Citing case studies from iconic The author concluded his talk by giving fi gures such as Elon Musk, Arnold ten detailed tips on what industry experts Schwarzenegger and Richard Branson, do differently from amateurs. Kruger also gave advice on how [email protected]

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“Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.” These are the words of the beautiful Kim Sauer (22), winner of the Obakeng Tlhokwe, Tiro Face of Heidedal 2018 competition.” Moshodi and Kamo Tau The owner and founder of Face of Heidedal, Yolande Macalagh, chose six fi nalists who formed part of the casting of this competition. Together with Heidedal Three create jobs for their Fashion Week, a formal event was held on 20 and 21 April at Heide Primary School, fellow students where Sauer was announced as the winner. Sauer is a BA Corporate and Marketing PIERCE VAN HEERDEN memorable event. Communication student at the University “The waiters are either students or of the Free State. She said: “From a very Three students from the Central University unemployed youth. We hire students young age I have always had a passion for of Technology (CUT) Hotel School are because it helps them fi nancially and gives modelling. It is the way in which I express taking the hospitality industry by storm. them exposure while gaining experience myself. It is an incredible platform for my Tiro Moshodi, Obakeng Tlhokwe and in the real-life working world,” said confi dence to grow, so that I can become Kamo Tau, founders of D’ amble Projects Moshodi. the best version of myself. This opportunity and Events are not only aiming to improve The company has a commitment to was created for us as young people, so the level of quality service in Bloemfontein empower disadvantaged youth through its I decided I just can’t let the opportunity but are also creating jobs for unemployed skills transfer and training opportunities. pass. Is the fi rst ever Face of Heidedal youth and students in the Mangaung Metro. Youth involved in this training can go out competition and I am honoured to have The company offers a wide range and look for adequate employment or can been chosen as the winner. I believe that I of services such as VIP, decorating, start their own businesses. can inspire other young ladies and men to hospitality consulting and waitering for Contact Moshodi on 076-493-1516, go after their dreams and to do what they all events. The company is also a BBBE for more information on the company’s believe in, no matter how small or big it enterprise and D`amblee specialises in services and availability. may seem.” many aspects involved in putting together a [email protected] She added: “Nothing will ever be handed to you on a silver platter and if this can motivate just one lady to have the confi dence to do what she loves, I have My Dream Farewell project defi nitely made a change.” Kim Sauer Face of Heidedal was a great success and will defi nitely grow in the future. It is a yourself happy before making others happy. gaining momentum great experience to build self-confi dence If you are happy, it will eventually rub off JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN someone else, need and gaining exposure in the modelling on the people around you. a dress. industry. Many designers also had the Face of Heidedal 2018, Kim Sauer, is Voice started running its matric dress Once requests have opportunity to showcase their beautiful excited to make a positive change in her project, My Dream Farewell, on 12 April been made, the designs. community. and it has gained immense momentum ever giver and receiver Sauer lives by the motto to always make [email protected] since. will be introduced Voice asked readers to donate a farewell to each other and dress to those less fortunate who are the handover of the not able to afford a dress themselves. dress will take place. The response has been amazing and If you would still approximately ten dresses have been like to donate a dress donated to the project. or if you would like Although there are so many giving to request a dress, individuals to the project, no requests send an email to for dresses have yet been received and [email protected] or send a therefore Voice is still giving those in need SMS or WhatsApp to 082-563-9236. a chance to let them know that you or [email protected] Dying to let them know ? 7RSODFHDFODVVLÀHGDGYHUWFDOO)HOHFLD 051 505 0926 [email protected]

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JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN rapping and even providing speeches,” Elmien Visagie, occupational therapist at Since April was Autism Awareness Month, on the autism unit at the school said. Friday, 20 April, Boitumelong Special School Everybody had great fun and looked had an Autism Awareness Day. beautiful and united in their blue shirts and Approximately 80 people, including learners caps. The learners enjoyed playing with of Boitumelong Special School, parents their blue balloons and blowing bubbles. of autism learners, personnel members of “The autism team of Boitumelong Boitumelong Special School and community Special School gave short speeches to members attended the day. describe what a diagnosis of autism Boitumelong Special School is very entails and explained that if the diagnosis proud to have its own autism unit with is understood, it can be managed and approximately 40 learners diagnosed with although there will be challenges, there is autism. Every year the autism team hosts always hope!” Visagie said. an Autism Awareness Day in an effort to Every child with autism is unique and raise community awareness of autism and everyone has his or her own story to tell. to bring some fun to the learners diagnosed Learners sold cookies which they made with autism. This year the national theme themselves to community members, in for Autism Month was ‘#Proudly out of the order to raise funds for the autism section. 100 cookies were sold at the event and the Marcia Lerumo (21) is een van die skoonhede box’. Therefore the autism team decided to do Ntswaki Botha (19) het haar oog op die kroon wat hoop om as Miss Heidedal Cultural Market something ‘out of the ordinary’ by taking the profi t will be used to buy toys and learning van die Miss Heidedal Cultural Market. gekroon te word. learners into the community. material for the autism section. “The event was a huge success! Learners Anyone who would like to support and their parents danced to the music Boitumelong Special School’s autism provided by the school’s proud DJ’s section, or who would like to get involved Ntate Gift and Ntate Mapota. Three of the in any way is welcome to contact the Kultuurmark learners, Paballo Keeke, Xolane Ramagaga school at 051-873-2248 or sending an email and Olebogeng Moshane, even volunteered to [email protected] to do an impromptu item like singing, [email protected] gaan kook dié A concert to celebrate Madiba LEBAKENG NKABI Botshabelo sometime this year. This was a fun fi lled day and we are grateful for the A well-organised choral music festival was support we received from our community naweek recently held at Botshabelo H section’s members.” Setjhaba se Maketse Combined School He added, “This our way to show young Die vierde afl ewering van die Heidedal Models Heidedal gekies. Tientalle jong Hall in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s people that there is life in choral music. We Cultural Market wat die naweek gehou aspirant-modelle het hulle reeds vir dié 100- year legacy. The main message of the have seen that many of our young people word, gaan ’n opwindende geleentheid gewilde kompetisie ingeskryf. Jong meisies gathering was making the youth aware of have chosen to do crime simply because wees wat niemand durf misloop nie. wat steeds will inskryf het tot vandag om taking charge of their lives. they don’t have something to do after Die mark word op Vrydag 4 Mei van 18:00 12:00 om vir Crystal Titus by 073-863- The event was organised by the school. They can join the choral society and tot laataand by die Daisy’s Pot Coffee Shop 3234 te bel of te WhatsApp. Rearabetswe Choral Society. Young and become part of our organisation. in die Lee-Marco-sentrum in Heidedal Die aand se vermaakprogram sluit ook elderly people from around Botshabelo area “The event was a success even though aangebied. ’n optrede deur die jong rap-kunsternaar, came in their numbers. The president of the attendance was not what we expected. Benewens die talle stalletjies waar King Weedy, in. Weedy het aanvanklik as Rearabetswe Choral Society told Voice that God has given us strength to make a besoekers honderde winskopies vir veiligheidsbeampte by die kultuurmark they are a non-profi t organisation consisting success of it and the only challenge we as Moedersdag sal kan koop, bied die begin werk. Tydens die vorige mark het of different young people from other choirs choral musicians are facing is the lack of kultuurmark ook ’n vol program wat beloof hy die organiseerders gevra om hom ’n in Botshabelo. venues, like a hall which we can use to host om mense op die punt van hul stoele te hou. geleentheid te gee om een van sy rap- “We came here today to celebrate 100 years festivals of this nature. Many of our people Die program sluit in die bekendstelling liedjies uit te voer. Die organiseerders was of Nelson Mandela’s legacy. We chose don’t understand the choral music we are van Ace Models Heidedal. Hoewel die so beïndruk met Weedy se optrede dat hulle to celebrate by means of a choral music performing and by attending, they will be agentskap nou al ’n rukkie bestaan, word dit hom op die amptelike program vir hierdie festival because of the passion we have able to learn more about it.” eers hierdie naweek amptelik bekendgestel. naweek se mark ingesluit het. for clap-and-tap choral music. We also The choirs that attended were Mavolours As deel van die bekendstelling gaan Ace Die goeie nuus vir uitstallers wat nog hul wanted to collect sanitary towels so that we Choral, the Rearabetswe Choral Society and Models Heidedal se modelle ’n spesiale ware by die mark wil kom uitstal, is dat could donate them to different schools in Serenity Choir, just to name a few. modevertoning aanbied. daar nog beperkte plekke beskikbaar is. Vir Asof dit nie genoeg is nie, word die heel meer inligting oor mark of om ’n stalletjie eerste Miss Heidedal Cultural Market te bespreek, bel 073-226-7125. ook die naweek in samewerking met Ace [email protected]

Moeketsi Masiu, Jwalane Mehloane, Hlokomeng Moeketse and Mpho Makateng. PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI

A Socio-Economic Organization is opening in Bloemfontein & a CD will also be launched about Personal Finance Budgeting and investing in yourself. Register for a seat for only R70 (lunch and CD included) Venue: Museum Auditorium CBFN) 'DWH 12 May 2018 Time: 09:00 - 15:00 )RUPRUHLQIRYLVLWRXURIÀFHDW$OLZDO6WUHHW %ORHPIRQWHLQ)RUXP%XLOGLQJWKÁRRURIÀFH Website: www.usedbic.org.za &DOO 051430 0627 I 073 360 1069 2 May 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 Producing music is Nex’s passion LEBAKENG NKABI slang – a combination normally described as to local artists such as Harmony SA, Mpho “Vernacular Rap”. Mothibi , Curls, Lili Leona and lllmetic Thabiso Maoela, better known as Nex Da Nex started to produce beats in 2008 while Dee. On 12 May we will be hosting a talent Kokotane (NDK), is a self-taught music being an artist himself. He felt that most show called “Tsa Kgotla” at Samson Sefuthi producer and artist born and raised in the producers back then didn’t get his type Hall in N-Section. The event aims to inspire Botshabelo’s S-Section. of sound, so he started a record label called and motivate upcoming producers and beat Nex’s love for music started at a the age of Blurqstone. “Working with my friends, I makers by allowing them a part take in a 10. He grew up motivated and infl uenced by developed my own unique beats. This gave friendly rap battle,” said Nex. different local and international artists and me an opportunity to work with “Lekanyane” On 11 May Nex will be releasing a music producers such Dr Dre, AraadMuzik, MC Fire and Thembile Thembile at a label new single called Thiba, produced and Amu Nation and Maraza, to name but a few. called Firehouse Entertainment in 2014. engineered by himself with instrumentals by His lyrics revolve around issues of the world Since 2016 I have managed to produce songs Bonaventure. as well as his personal experiences. He for Troy M, Grand Hooper, Rhyme Quake, For bookings and production, contact Nex on describes himself as an artist who voices the DJ Seneath, DJ Dollar T and Sean Matthews. 062-801-3414 or follow him on Twitter and issues of the voiceless. He writes most of his “I am currently pursuing my music career Facebook, @ Nex Da Kokotane. Thabiso Maoela, better known as Nex Da song in Southern Sotho, while fusing it with at Blurqstone Entertainment, which is home [email protected] Kokotane PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI

Bollywood will The House of Dirty is shaking it again The well-known Heidedal be coming to dance group, The House of From Bollywood to Bloemfontein this Dirty Shakers, is at it again! May. As a much awaited follow-up to their critically acclaimed Bloemfontein 2017 dance production Naked the group now brings Executive Sound and HiRes Media you the aptly titled The Wait will be bringing Bollywood to Is Over, which the call “a Bloemfontein with their Bhangra variety concert of note”. The Wait is Over can be seen at Night this May. Bloem Show’s Main Stage The line-up for this once-in-a- on Saturday 5 May 2018 at lifetime event, which will be hosted 18:00 sharp. Entrance is R80 by Sun Windmill on Saturday 19 at the gates. “It is a show you you stop. It will force you to dance don’t want to miss. Come in May 2018, includes DJ Nehsen as until you drop,” reads a statement by your numbers and witness well as your host, Zane Koeberg. the organisers. this experience. The concert The organisers invite Bloemfontein Entrance is R30 p.p. Tickets will be has something for everyone. music lovers to come and experience It is a high energy show fi lled on sale at the door on the night. The with intense choreography, non-stop Bollywood music at the doors will open at 10:30 (7.30pm). fun and fl air,” says Zane Bhangra Night. For more info, please contact Muller, choreographer and “Wear your best colourful Indian Morgan on 083-686-8864 or Zane leading man of The House of clothes. The music will be Dirty Shakers. on 082-376-0435. contagious and it won’t stop or let [email protected] 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 2 May 2018

Your weekly motoring guide 2 May 2018 Bloemfontein Edition Volvo XC40 ready to sƟ r segment

CHARL BOSCH IT could be argued that the unveiling of the second generation XC90 in 2014 with its Iron Mask design language and ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED headlights, provided the long needed foundation Volvo had been searching for in its attempts to rival the premium offerings from Germany, Japan and Great Britain. A new challenge Although very much established in the upper luxury echelons with models such as the XC60 and XC90, the Swedish automaker entered uncharted waters last year when it unveiled the XC40 as not only a replacement for the XC60 size-wise but also a direct rival to the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Jaguar E-Pace. Bristling with even more comfort and safety tech, the newly crowned 2018 European Car of the Year has landed on local shores, with Volvo Cars South Africa touting it as ‘…bringing refi ned luxury to the compact SUV.’. The smaller Thor While it might be easy to dismiss the XC40 as a shrunken XC60 or XC90, the application of the Iron Mask design and compact dimensions has worked in its favour by providing a Highlighted by the still impressive tablet- petrol or turbodiesel engine. The CMA platform’s talents shone through distinctive yet striking appearance. like nine-inch Sensus Connect infotainment In petrol T5 guise, the XC40 has outputs in the ride quality department though, despite Aside from those instantly recognisable system and a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, of 185 kW/350 Nm, while the D4 oil burner the 20-inch alloy wheels fi tted to the press lights, the concave mesh grille and long bonnet, the XC40 plays its biggest trump card in the has 140 kW/400 Nm. Regardless of engine car, with the various bumps and imperfections the XC40’s side profi le features a distinctive practicality stakes with a vast array of storage though, an eight-speed Geartronic automatic being ironed smoothly, adding to what is upswing at the C-pillar that looks modern and areas ranging from the door pockets to the gearbox is the sole option while drive goes to already a refi ned driving experience. classy, while the rear is characterised by a underfl oor drawers, as well as a rather nifty all four wheels. Conclusion rounded bootlid and funky boomerang LED tail removable waste bin mounted behind the A smaller T3 petrol with 115 kW/265 Nm In a segment that has been growing at a lights. stubby gear lever. fi tted exclusively with a six-speed manual ‘box rapid rate, the XC40 has shown itself to be a Modern and functional inside A tech and safety fest and front-wheel drive will become available threat worth taking note of. With a price tag of Open the front door, you are greeted by the In addition to a rather capacious 460-litre in the third quarter of 2018. Also expect the under R500 000 and more affordable models same minimalist interior design as current Volvo boot, the XC40’s functional side is all about mid-range Inscription trim level to become on the horizon, as well as its level of in-car and models with superb levels of fi t-and-fi nish, yet connectivity, which comes in the form of a available at a later stage with either a 140 kW safety items, it could very well be the car to refi ned with a number of touches said to refl ect smartphone charging pad, up to three USB T4 petrol motor or a 110 kW D3 diesel variant. beat within this highly competitive segment. its principle of being functional and designed ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well The Drive Pricing around people. as Voice Activation. At launch, we were able to sample both XC40 T3 Momentum – R489 500 As ever, Volvo has left nothing to chance on engine options with the T5 being the XC40 T3 Inscription – R521 300 the safety front with the XC40’s list of features undoubted surprise. Perfectly matched to XC40 T3 R-Design – R528 400 consisting of Adaptive Cruise Control with Pilot the seamless shifting ‘box, the petrol not XC40 D4 Momentum AWD Geartronic – Assist semi-autonomous driving, Rear Cross only pulled strong but also emitted a rather R600 300 Traffi c Alert with Brake Support, Blind Spot sporty ‘whoosh’ sound with the fi ve mode XC40 D4 Inscription AWD Geartronic – Monitoring, City Safety, 360 degree camera, drive selector (Eco, Comfort, Off-Road and R632 100 Run-off Road Protection and Mitigation, Park Individual) set to Dynamic. XC40 D4 R-Design AWD Geartronic – Pilot and Park Out. While sure to be the volume seller, the R639 200 A new platform, punchy engines D4 showed inherent sluggishness when in XC40 T5 Momentum AWD Geartronic – The fi rst model to ride on Volvo’s Compact Dynamic mode, with the shifts not being as R610 900 Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, the smooth as the petrol. Although far more at XC40 T5 Inscription AWD Geartronic – XC40 will initially be offered in a choice of two ease in Comfort mode, the D4 didn’t pull as R642 600 trim levels; Momentum and R-Design with strong as expected in spite of that 400 Nm XC40 T5 R-Design AWD Geartronic – motivation coming from a 2.0-litre Drive-E turbo- torque fi gure. R649 700. Subtly restyled Hyundai i20 debuts with more tech OW four years into its second skidplate. generation, Hyundai has taken the While the interior design has remained Ncovers off the slightly updated i20 at the unchanged, Hyundai has upped the level of Beijing Auto Show. standard equipment with S and SE models Aesthetically, the i20 benefi ts from receiving a seven-inch touchscreen Display redesigned front and rear bumpers, new tail Audio infotainment system with Apple CarPlay lights, Hyundai’s newest Cascading grille and Android Auto, which is further bolstered design, restyled rear licence plate cavity, new by the inclusion of satellite navigation on tailgate, 15 or 16-inch alloy wheels, optional Premium Nav and Premium SE Nav variants. A panoramic sunroof, a two-tone colour option new USB port rounds off the tech features. with the roof fi nished in Phantom Black and More substantial though is the array three new body colours; Clean Slate, Tomato of new driver assistance systems under Red and Champion Blue.A new addition to the Hyundai’s SmartSense umbrella, made up range is the crossover-inspired i20 Active set to of Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane rival the Ford Fiesta, which additionally comes Departure Warning, Driver Attention Alert, Lane equipped with black cladding on the bumpers Keeping Assist and High Beam Assist. All these and around the wheel arches, silver roof rails, are offered on SE models and up. kW, and the turbocharged 1.0-litre T-GDI three- on the 88 kW unit, which can optionally be a satin silver front skidplate extending to Underneath the bonnet, the i20 remains cylinder 74 kW or 88 kW. A fi ve-speed manual paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch. underneath the number plate, door sill moulds, mostly unchanged with the entry-level 1.2-litre gearbox is standard on the 1.2 and on the Pricing and model spec for South Africa has Active badging on the tailgate and a silver rear Kappa engine developing either 55 kW or 62 smallest turbo mill, with a six-speed standard yet to be fi nalised. 2 May 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za SPORT • DIPAPADI 7

The Springbok fl anker may very well have signalled his intentions of extending his Bloem squash a diamond in the stay at the Toyota Cheetahs by buying a house in Bloemfontein last week. PHOTO: NICOLETTE TALJAARD rough MORGAN PIEK the younger players to head overseas and compete at international level. Squash in the City of Roses has once The mere fact that South Africa had again proved to be in a very healthy state no representative during the recent after the 20-year-old John Kuhn claimed Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, the Jesters U23 title a week ago. Australia, is a huge concern. The only The St. Andrew’s School old boy way for the players to get to that level, is added the title to his growing list of to compete abroad. achievements in what was his fi rst major Kuhn added that the lack of fi nancial event of the season. backing puts a tremendous amount of Kuhn, who has been working on his pressure on the players to developm in the fi tness quite extensively, told Voice that sport. he was fairly confi dent heading into the “It’s a huge part of the sport to go over national tournament, but concedes as the and play in the tournaments, it is a big proceedings in Johannesburg started, the loss. The fl ights and accommodation are nerves set in. expensive, so without fi nancial backing “I went in there quite confi dent, I had it is not really possible. You need your been training quite a bit and I’ve done a fi nancial aid and backing to be able to go lot of fi tness as well. I thought that it was on in the sport.” going to be a good tournament for me. When it comes to squash in South Africa There were quite a bit of nerves, which I and even internationally, Bloemfontein really fi rst experienced during the quarter- is truly a diamond in the rough. Players fi nals. It got quite tough and I realised that from the City of Roses are highly the nerves were getting to me. It was even sought after abroad, especially in the more nervous during the semi-fi nals. USA. Kuhn’s older brother, Lawrence, “Luckily, Calvin Deutschmann, my is currently part of the squash team at Oupa could coach, was there. He was in and around University of Rochester, in New York Jo’burg and was able to watch, so that State. helped. I think the nerves caught me The Bloemfonteiner, Jacques Swanepoel, by surprise, but I pushed through. In is currently the head coach of the squash the fi nals I was bit more confi dent, I programme at Columbia University in extend his stay experienced the nerves, got over it and New York City. Trinity University in San won the fi nal quite convincingly.” Antonio, Texas, has had a Bloemfonteiner A major problem with squash in South as their head coach for the best part of the Africa is the lack of fi nancial backing past 14 years. at the Cheetahs and this makes it incredibly tough for [email protected] MORGAN PIEK van Jaarsveld, has been heavily linked with a move to the Glasgow Warriors There is a more than a good chance that the in Scotland. This leaves Mohoje as the Springbok fl anker, Oupa Mohoje, will be obvious choice to lead the Cheetahs. staying at the Toyota Cheetahs for the next It has been suggested that Van Jaarsveld while. could also be going to the Worcester Recently there has been speculation that Warriors, however, Voice was reliably Mohoje will be joining the growing list of informed that the Director of Rugby, players to depart from the franchise at the Alan Solomons, suggested that the team’s conclusion of the current Guinness Pro14. signings for next season have been On Wednesday, Mohoje bought a house in completed. Bloemfontein, which could indicate that Players that can step in as the captain for the player will remain committed to the the Currie Cup and beyond include the Cheetahs for the foreseeable future. likes of Niell Jordaan and William Small- Mohoje’s contract with the Cheetahs is up for Smith. renewal in October and the franchise is still Last month, the Cheetahs prop, Ox waiting for him to confi rm an extension or Nche, who stands an excellent chance of The 20-year-old John Kuhn of Bloemfontein won the annual Jesters Squash tournament in not. Buying a house could be a sign of good becoming a Springbok in 2018, bought his Johannesburg between 20 and 22 April. Kuhn has once again proved that Bloemfontein is a news for the Cheetahs. mother a house in the neighbourhood of mecca of squash talent in South Africa, but without proper fi nancial backing it’s just about Mohoje was previously linked with a move Pellissier. impossible for the players to compete internationally. 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The cherry on the cake was The Bloemfontein teenager, Wilco when Nienaber recorded a hole-in- Nienaber, is starting to stamp his one on the 7th during the second 18 authority on South African golf holes of the fi nal. by having claimed another major Earlier in the week, Nienaber, carded accolade in the sport. rounds of 62, 69, 64 and 67 for Over the past weekend, the youngster 18-under par for a three stroke win playing out of the Bloemfontein Golf at Milnerton for Western Province Club, claimed the rare Western Cape Amateur Stroke Play Championship Amateur double by winning both title. the Western Province Amateur Golf The accolade is the fi rst in South title as well as the Western Province African amateur golf since Christiaan Amateur Stroke Play Championship Bezuidenhout achieved the feat back South Africa’s top ranked amateur, in 2012. Ironically, Bezuidenhout, who is still at school at Grey College, who is now at fully fl edged beat the Stroke Play Championship professional, earned his professional Wilco Nienaber, after scoring his hole-in-one runner-up, Luca Filippi, 3 and 2 in a tour card at Nienaber’s home course, on the 7th during his second 18 holes of 36-hole fi nal at the Milnerton Golf the Bloemfontein Golf Club, during the 36-hole fi nal at the Milnerton Golf Club Club in Cape Town. the Sunshine Tour’s Q-School. in Cape Town. PHOTO: ROBERT LARSEN / GOLFRSA The eleven birdies by the Filippi As the country’s top ranked amateur, would have beaten most players, but Nienaber will lead the charge for the not Nienaber. The Grade 12 scholar GolfRSA National Squad during their over as part of the GolfRSA National Squad. June, and the Amateur Championship at Royal from the City of Roses responded in upcoming tour of Britain and Ireland. Nienaber will be playing in the Irish Amateur Aberdeen and Murcar Links from 18 – 23 June. the most perfect way imaginable. Therion Nel from Bloemfontein at Royal County Down from 17 – 20 May, the Nel will be teeing it up in three of the fi ve events Nienaber, who turned 18 in the fi rst (who won the Northern Cape Open Brabazon Trophy from 31 May – 3 June at Frilford on tour. week of April, carded eight birdies three weeks ago) will also be heading Heath, the Links Trophy at St. Andrew’s from 8-10 [email protected] Well done, Cheetahs! MORGAN PIEK opponents, rather than using brute strength felt, before the tournament kicked off in or fl air. September, that they would do well to fi nish The Toyota Cheetahs truly announced Taking into account that three of the four with in the top 10. themselves to world rugby on Saturday by teams that competed in the European Cup The Cheetahs’ overseas form has left a lot to qualifying for the fi nal series in the Guinness (former Heineken Cup) semi-fi nals, all be desired, however, the side has improved Pro14, and have reached the play-off rounds play in the Pro14. All three of these teams, each and every time that they have taken of a major international rugby competition namely, Leinster, Munster and Scarlets are in a trip up north. Although the results don’t for just the second time in the history of the the Pro14 play-offs, along with the Cheetahs, always truly refl ect a match, a lot of these franchise. Edinburgh and the Glasgow Warriors. games were tight and went down to the wire. The Cheetahs beat the Southern Kings 29-20 By virtue of topping the standings in the Had one or two of the results seen a bit of over the weekend in Port Elizabeth but sadly, two conferences, Glasgow and Leinster will luck go in favour of the Cheetahs, it could The Toyota Cheetahs prop, Ox Nche, once again proved why he is on the Springboks’ radar after have not totally silenced their critics. As one each have a bye in the proverbial quarter- very well have been Edinburgh that would another big performance during the Guinness presenter put it to Nick Mallett in the post- fi nals. Glasgow will host the winner between have been running out against the Cheetahs Pro14 derby between the Southern Kings and match, “The Pro14 is not the same intensity Scarlets and the Cheetahs, while Leinster at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday. Toyota Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth. PHOTO: as the Super Rugby.” will be at home to host the winner between The Scottish outfi t were so worried about the MICHAEL SHEEHAN Earlier in April, the new Springbok head Munster and Edinburgh. Cheetahs hosting a play-off match that they weekend’s Pro14 play-offs. coach and Director of Rugby, Rassie The Cheetahs are on the back of a huge did start applying for the correct visas for Semi-fi nals qualifi ers: Erasmus, who is former tactician at the Irish “season” seeing that they have played numerous of their overseas players well in Munster vs. Edinburgh – Thomond Park, rugby giants, Munster, said that the Pro14 non-stop rugby for about 20 months. This advance of the play-offs. Limerick, kick-off at 16:15. better equips players to compete at Test upcoming knockout match may or may The Cheetahs fl ew out to Heathrow in Scarlets vs. Toyota Cheetahs – Parc Y level, seeing that tactically it is on par. The not be the team’s last match of the season, London on Sunday afternoon and from there Scarlets, Llanelli, kick-off at 19:35. competition is all about outsmarting your however, regardless of the results, many they commuted to Llanelli ahead of this [email protected]