Friday, April 19, 2019 Leigh Hodgson As the community and industries in Elandsfontein, Klopper Park, Tunney, Isando and Meadowdale continue to grow, so has the need for a new fire station. This will soon become a reality as work has begun on the Klopper Park Fire Station, following a rain-soaked soil-turning ceremony, last Friday. “The new station will accommodate fire engines and ambulances,” explained William Ntladi, district manager media liaison for Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS). “This station will greatly assist in cutting the response time to the area, which is seen as high risk. “At present, emergencies in the area are attended to by personnel from either the Primrose, Kempton Park or Edenvale fire stations.” It is estimated that construction will take 21 months and will be completed in phases. Ward 92 Clr Tiziana Plaskitt was on hand to welcome guests to the soil-turning. “It is said that rain is a blessing,” Plaskitt said. “Let us hope that it washes away the negativity and brings in the positivity. “We have had a lot of hiccups with this project. I hope the rain will wash away all the problems so we can get the first phase of the station up and running and servicing the community.” MMC for Community Safety Clr Vivian Chauke then took to the podium to explain more about the project, on behalf of the mayor, Clr Mzwandile Masina. “Since 2016, two fire stations have been opened, namely the Thokoza Fire Station and Germiston Fire Station,” Chauke said. “To provide further and adequate services to our residents, we will turn the soil on a new fire station here in Klopper Park. “The industrial area the new station will service is a highly developed area and is deemed a major risk area due to various chemical factories, warehouses and similar enterprises. “For other fire stations to respond to emergencies in the area takes a long time due to the geographical division.” She also commented that the Elandsfontein, Klopper Park, Tunney, Isando and Meadowdale areas have developed at a rapid pace and continue to grow. “In addition, the station’s location will also allow personnel to respond to motor vehicle collisions on both the R21 and N12 highways,” Chauke said. “The community of Klopper Park will also benefit from the rapid response to emergencies.” The project will cost an estimated R32-million. “The completion of the project will leave Ekurhuleni far better off and it is with pride that I, on behalf of mayor Masina, turn the first soil on the construction of the fire station,” Chauke said. Together with Izak Berg (chairperson for the oversight committee for community safety), Chauke made her way out into the rain to officially open construction on the project. “We really are looking forward in having this additional resource at our disposal,” said Ntladi. Fire station to bring relief MMC for Community Safety Clr Vivian Chauke and Izak Berg (chairperson for the oversight committee for community safety) officially launched the construction of the Klopper Park Fire Station by turning the soil, last Friday. NEWS Health professionals honoured at award ceremony Bookworms come out to support home Man dies in N17 collision COMMUNITY ONLINE 3 7 For more photos from the event www.germistoncitynews.co.za e stations to rgencies in the g time due to al division.” mented that the Klopper Park, and Meadowdale loped at a rapid ue to grow. the station’s so allow pond to ollisions and N12 auke said. nity of Klopper enefit from the rapid ergencies.” will cost an estimated ion of the project will ni far better off and that I, on behalf of turn the first soil tion of the fire e said. h Izak Berg r the oversight ommunity safety), Chauke ut into the rain to officially on on the project. e looking forward in having esource at our disposal,” unity Safety Clr Vivian Chauke (chairperson for the oversight for community safety) officially onstruction of the Klopper Park by turning the soil, last Friday. ore photos from the event germistoncitynews.co.za Cnr North Rand Road & Monte Cristo Boulevard, Beyers Park, Boksburg. We redesigned our new store with YOU in mind. The all-new Builders Boksburg. Opening 1 May. Get to Builders. Get it done. builders.co.za
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Friday, April 19, 2019
Leigh Hodgson
As the community and industries in Elandsfontein, Klopper Park, Tunney, Isando and Meadowdale continue to grow, so has the need for a new fi re station.
This will soon become a reality as work has begun on the Klopper Park Fire Station, following a rain-soaked soil-turning ceremony, last Friday.
“The new station will accommodate fi re engines and ambulances,” explained William Ntladi, district manager media liaison for Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS).
“This station will greatly assist in cutting the response time to the area, which is seen as high risk.
“At present, emergencies in the area are attended to by personnel from either the Primrose, Kempton Park or Edenvale fi re stations.”
It is estimated that construction will take 21 months and will be completed in phases.
Ward 92 Clr Tiziana Plaskitt was on hand to welcome guests to the soil-turning.
“It is said that rain is a blessing,” Plaskitt said.
“Let us hope that it washes away the negativity and brings in the positivity.
“We have had a lot of hiccups with this project. I hope the rain will wash away all the problems so we can get the fi rst phase of the station up and running and servicing the community.”
MMC for Community Safety Clr Vivian Chauke then took to the podium to explain more about the project, on behalf of the mayor, Clr Mzwandile Masina.
“Since 2016, two fi re stations have been opened, namely the Thokoza Fire Station and Germiston Fire Station,” Chauke said.
“To provide further and adequate services to our residents, we will turn the soil on a new fi re station here in Klopper Park.
“The industrial area the new station will service is a highly developed area and is deemed a major risk area due to various chemical factories, warehouses and similar
enterprises. “For other fi re stations to
respond to emergencies in the area takes a long time due to the geographical division.”
She also commented that the Elandsfontein, Klopper Park, Tunney, Isando and Meadowdale areas have developed at a rapid pace and continue to grow.
“In addition, the station’s location will also allow personnel to respond to motor vehicle collisions on both the R21 and N12 highways,” Chauke said.
“The community of Klopper Park will also benefi t from the rapid response to emergencies.”
The project will cost an estimated R32-million.
“The completion of the project will leave Ekurhuleni far better off and it is with pride that I, on behalf of mayor Masina, turn the fi rst soil on the construction of the fi re station,” Chauke said.
Together with Izak Berg (chairperson for the oversight committee for community safety), Chauke made her way out into the rain to offi cially open construction on the project.
“We really are looking forward in having this additional resource at our disposal,” said Ntladi.
Fire station to bring relief
MMC for Community Safety Clr Vivian Chauke and Izak Berg (chairperson for the oversight
committee for community safety) offi cially launched the construction of the Klopper Park
Fire Station by turning the soil, last Friday.
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Man allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s clothes
CRIME IN BRIEF
Primrose police recently arrested a 29-year-old man on a charge of house break-in and theft.
The arrest was made in the Makause informal settlement after the complainant opened a case against the accused.
“The complainant, the suspect’s ex-girlfriend, told police that she went to his house to collect her clothes,” explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications offi cer for the Primrose police.
“When she arrived he allegedly told her to wait outside while he went to collect her belongings.
“After waiting a long time she decided to leave and go home.”
When she arrived home she discovered her shack had been broken into.
“She claimed her cellphone, several pairs of shoes and clothing were missing from the shack,” said Maome.
“When she asked her aunt what had happened, she was allegedly told that her ex-boyfriend had come out of the shack carrying a bag.”
Offi cers were able to trace and arrest the man.
He has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, where his case was postponed for plea and trial.
Offi cers from the Katlehong Police Station hosted several crime prevention operations in their precinct last weekend.
The operations, conducted by members of the Katlehong SAPS Crime Prevention Unit and detectives from the Katlehong Police Station, were held between April 5 and 7 and led to the arrest of 12 suspects.
The accused were charged with different offences.
Charges included common assault, pointing a fi rearm, malicious damage to property, contravening a court order, robbery, possession of drugs and driving under the infl uence of alcohol.
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court where their cases were postponed for various reasons.
Katlehong SAPS acting station commander Col Doctor Sibuyi once again appealed to the community to come forward and report crimes as soon as they happen.
Twelve arrested in weekend operations
Germiston SAPS offi cers fi ll new demanding roles
After being in the same positions for many years, some Germiston SAPS
offi cers were promoted to their new positions recently.The station commander, Brig
Nkhensani Lemba, presented 12 constables with their new sergeant badges and one sergeant was promoted
to warrant offi cer.Eleven warrant offi cers were promoted from warrant offi cer band one to band two.
“Some offi cers had been in the same roles for over 30 years,” said Const Maxwell Mabunda, communications offi cer for the Germiston police.
“Knowing that they would be fi lling new roles and moving into different departments was a challenge they were glad to accept.”
All offi cers resumed work in their new roles on April 1.
The Germiston SAPS station commander, Brig Nkhensani Lemba (middle), promoted 24 offi cers from her station recently.
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Healthcare workers who go beyond the call of duty were honoured at this year’s Gauteng Health Khanyisa Service Excellence Awards.
Esteemed guest Gauteng MEC for Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa joined health professionals from across Gauteng at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre for the awards last Friday.
The aim of the awards is to recognise health practitioners who introduce changes or programmes set to benefi t their patients, in the various clinics or hospitals in the province.
The awards feature various categories, including most effi cient healthcare facility, community healthcare, best mental health review board and quality improvement innovation projects.
The Occupational Health Department at Bertha Gxowa Hospital won two awards at the prestigious event.
They accepted the Best-Improved Patient Safety Unit Award under the quality improvement and innovation projects category, for their Early Childhood Intervention Programme.
“This is a project close to my heart because I have grown with it over the years and worked on its development from the early stages,” said Humaira Khan, an occupational therapist at Bertha Gxowa Hospital.
“The Early Childhood Intervention Programme was started in late 2014 and I joined the hospital in 2015, and it’s been a pleasure growing and developing this project.
“We target mothers and their babies as soon as they are born and our aim is to prevent disabilities and development issues.”
The team makes an impact at the hospital with the programme by organising health talks in the hospital’s maternity ward and educating mothers on what to
expect concerning their baby’s development.
“By targeting the babies during infancy, we are able to detect issues at an early stage and are able to prevent further complications should a disability or development issue be detected,” said Humaira.
“During our talks with mothers, we book them for a three-month check-up should we suspect that a baby is at risk of having a development problem.
“These educational talks have been benefi cial because they’ve helped us identify children and parents who need our help.
“Together we can work together in bettering the lives of the children.”
The second award received
was for their Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation and Support Groups Outreach Project.
“We started the project in 2016 when we were short-staffed and were receiving high volumes of
referrals of children with cerebral palsy,” said Humaira.
“We had to manage the numbers so we sought help from our colleagues in various departments and ensured our project includes
services from dieticians, social workers, occupational, speech and physiotherapists.
“It was a pilot project at the time, so we faced many trials.
“Based on the feedback we received from the parents at the end of the year we developed the programme even further.”
Later in the project, Humaira and her team found a number of mothers were not coping with their children being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and so the services of psychologists were introduced.
“The moms have an hour with the doctor, no babies are included in these sessions, and the aim is for them to deal with their emotions and mental health,” she said.
“During this time we keep the
babies preoccupied with physio and speech stimulation.”
The Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation and Support Groups Outreach Project is for children from birth to fi ve years and 11 months old.
Once they are over the age of six, they are referred to stimulation centres which can cater to their needs at that age and older.
“Through each project’s errors we have found that with consistency we are able to generate results and implement changes that work,” said Humaira.
“We also celebrate small milestones because it’s all the small things that will add up to the progress of each child in the end.”
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The Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) fi refi ghters, from Germiston and Boksburg Central fi re stations, responded to a multiple shack fi re in the Goodhope informal settlement, recently.
This was the third shack fi re
in recent weeks, with 17 shacks burning to the ground in the Makause informal settlement on March 23, while another 45 shacks were destroyed in a fi re in the Delmore informal settlement on March 29.
“At around 2pm fi refi ghters were
called to the Goodhope informal settlement,” explained William Ntladi, district manager media liaison for DEMS.
“On arrival, just six minutes after receiving the call, the team found fi ve shacks engulfed in fl ames.
“A primary fi re attack was
initiated and the fl ames were contained and extinguished without further damage to other structures.
“No casualties were recorded on scene due to the fi re.”
However, the families whose shacks had been destroyed were left with nothing.
“Disaster management’s intervention team was brought in to assist and offer disaster and humanitarian assistance to those affected by the blaze,” said Ntladi.
The cause of the fi re is still unknown and is being investigated by local authorities.
Firefi ghters respond swiftly to Goodhope shack fi re
Bertha Gxowa Hospital’s Occupational Health Department staff and their colleagues from the Allied Health Department celebrated two prestigious awards received at this year’s Gauteng Health Khanyisa Service Excellence Awards in Boksburg last Friday.
Bertha Gxowa Hospital’s Occupational Health
Department bags two awards at recent awards.
NEWS Germiston City News4 Friday, April 19, 2019
Melissa Hart
She is a young woman with big dreams and slowly but surely she is turning them into reality.
Elizabeth-Ann van Aswegen (15) from Lambton shone
brightly in the modelling section at the recent Talent Africa Competition.So well in fact that she was
selected to represent South Africa at Talent America Competition, which will take place in New York, from June 22 until July 1.
She will compete in the formal and high fashion categories at the international competition.
In her recent competition she entered 10 categories and won
the following accolades: casual, silver medal; formal, gold medal; runway, gold medal; high fashion, gold medal; swimwear, silver medal; fi tness, silver medal; headshot x2, gold medal; commercial, silver medal; and catalogue, gold medal.
When asked why she entered the competition, the Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston learner said,
“I was motivated by my modelling coach, Charmaine Swart, from Vogue Models.
“She was last year’s face of Talent Africa.”
Elizabeth-Ann is extremely excited about the opportunity to represent South Africa overseas.
“I see the competition as giving me the potential to grow and learn a lot and I am very excited to represent my country in America,” she said.
She also sees the competition as a way to further her career.
“My goal is to enter Miss South Africa and I would one day like to have my own modelling school,” she said.
Elizabeth-Ann has two sisters, Letitia and Natasha, and three brothers, Arno, Sean and Richard, and is aunt to four pretty girls.
Her parents, Cobes and Elize, are extremely supportive of her and are always encouraging her and helping her stay positive.
“They attend every pageant I compete in,” she said.
Elizabeth-Ann’s gran Liz
Bradbury makes all her dresses for her pageants and Elizabeth-Ann thanks her granny for this.
She also thanks her granddad Martin for his support as her grandparents try to attend every competition she competes in (they travel from Pretoria to wherever she is competing).
When she is not modelling, the youngster enjoys reading, writing and spending time with her family.
In order to attend Talent America Elizabeth-Ann needs to raise
R75 000.To this end she has a number of
projects lined up.They are planning to get local
artists together to perform a concert (artists can contact Elize on 078 670 5926 for more information). Elizabeth-Ann will also be selling pancakes and cupcakes, and will do recycling.
She is also hosting a competition called Miss and Mr Sparkle 2019 Photogenic Competition.
There will be a main entry section for ages 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 and 19 and over.
The extra categories are; Best Eyes, Best Smile, Best Pose and Best Advert.
The top three winners in each category will win a sash and a crown, and the junior and senior overall winners will win a sash, a crown and a hamper.
For more information, contact Elize on 078 670 5926.
Young model shines at top talent competition
Melissa Hart
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To adopt these, or any other animals, from the Germiston SPCA call 011 825 5033 or visit the kennels in Junction Road, Driehoek. Please note that some of the animals featured may have been rehomed by the time of publication. If you have lost an animal please visit the SPCA to look for your pet in person.
Kennel 16 is home to Chocolate, a wire-haired terrier. He can’t wait for a new family to take him home and shower him with love.
Billy is a gorgeous cross-toy Pom waiting in Kennel 25 for a new
home. He is about a year old and has lots of love to share with
someone.
Cattery 11 is housing Pixie, a sweet four-month-old kitten. She is full of fun and is looking forward to fi nding her forever home.
Mike is a lovely, four-month-old kitten waiting in Cattery 11
for a loving person to scoop him up and
take him to a new home.
An array of items went on sale, recently, at Elands-vallei Home for the Aged as the home held a morning
market. Volunteers and staff prepared tasty sand-wiches, which sold out within an hour of operations. Meanwhile, market-goers made off with affordable kitchenware also on offer on the day. All proceeds col-
lected on the day will be used to aid the home.
LeeAnn Lacoste, Marie Venter and Jane Meyer volunteered their time, recently to help coordinate the morning market held by Elandsvallei Home for the Aged.
Robert Seshoka bought himself a classic wall clock at the morning market held by
Elandsvallei Home for the Aged, recently.
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Selling for as little as R5, books were fl ying off the shelves at Avril Elizabeth Home’s book sale, recently.
Locals woke early to browse through crates fi lled with books at the home in the hope of fi nding classic novels and new reads and simultaneously helping the home raise much-needed funds.
If you missed the book sale, don’t fret,
Teddy Book Shop situated at the home is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 4pm.
To donate books contact the home on 011 822 2233.
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Bookworms fi nd great classics at book sale
Friday, April 19, 2019
Running the Avril Elizabeth Home’s book sale effi ciently, last Saturday, are Trevor Godwin and Tommy Atkin.
Rika Botha and her husband, Pieter, shopped for children’s books at Avril Elizabeth Home’s book sale, recently, to surprise their three-year-old grandchild.
Dorcus Moyo was pleased to have helped Avril Elizabeth Home raise funds at their recent book sale, and also grow her book collection.
OUR SCHOOLS Germiston City News8 Friday, April 19, 2019
The new school term has brought with it new artistic challenges for 31 female Galway Primary School learners, aged between 12 and 14 years old.
The girls are being taught a host of new skills by members of the Vroue Landbou-Unie’s (VLU) Dinwiddie branch.
Women from the 20-member strong group
visit the school each Monday, between 2pm and 3pm, to pass down their home industry skills.
The project began last year and saw the VLU members teaching the girls more about sewing, knitting and beadwork.
This term the girls will be decorating simple fabric bags with fl owers made from buttons and embroidery.
VLU member Priscilla Atkins explained how much the VLU members love teaching the children.
“It really is a lovely experience,” she said.
The girls will start work on a new project in the third term.
Members of the Vroue Landbou Unie’s (VLU) Dinwiddie branch visited Galway Primary School last Monday, to teach female learners, aged between 12 and 14 years old, more about embroidery. Taking a break from their projects are, back: Mary Kabala (14) and Panashe Mashoko (13). Front: Mitchelle Shongedza (13) and Elione Chukudu (13).
explained how much U members love g the children.ally is a lovely nce,” she said.irls will start work w project in d term.
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Grade Six learner at Galway Primary School Bathandwa Ntshanga (13) was excited to start work on her project.
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Please Note: What’s On is a free service. Fax details of events (with a full contact name and number) to Leigh Hodgson on 011 822 1843, or by email to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is noon on a Friday. No late submissions or submissions with incomplete information, will be accepted.
April 17 and 24• Rest-a-While Service Centre for the Elderly: Skills development morning, corner of Shamrock Road and Churchill Avenue, Primrose, 10am. Call Trudy Carreira or Michelle Bezuidenhout on 011 828 3059.• Separatists Club: Social dance, Jeppe Quondam Sports Club, Boeing Road East, Bedfordview, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Call Roy Hudson on 011 609 2463• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Meeting, Sunnyridge Primary School, Pitts Avenue, Sunnyridge, 8pm. Call Fabian on 083 276 9959.April 17, 18, 24 and 25• Rest-a-While Service Centre for the Elderly: Chess classes, corner of Shamrock Road and Churchill Avenue, Primrose, 10am. Call Trudy Carreira or Michelle Bezuidenhout on 011 828 3059.April 18 and 25• Rest-a-While Service Centre for the Elderly: Bingo, corner of Shamrock Road and Churchill Avenue, Primrose, 9.30am. Call Trudy Carreira or Michelle Bezuidenhout on 011 828 3059.April 18• Vroue Landbou-Unie (VLU) Dinwiddie branch: Monthly meeting, NG Kerk Verwoerdpark, 23 Glen Drive, Verwoerdpark, 9.30am. Call Priscilla Atkins on 079 817 9633.• Hirsch’s Meadowdale: Ladies networking morning, 12 Herman Road, Germiston, 8.30am. Call Chantelle du Plessis on 010 822 2050 or send an email to [email protected] 19 and 26• Rest-a-While Service Centre for the Elderly: Line dancing, corner of Shamrock Road and Churchill Avenue, Primrose, 9.30am. Call Trudy Carreira or Michelle Bezuidenhout on
011 828 3059.April 20 and 27• Germiston SPCA: Book and miscellaneous items sale, Primrose Square, Shamrock Road, outside the Pick n Pay, 9am. Call Ali Hemmant on 060 481 9386.• Germiston Alcoholics Anonymous: Support meeting, Dutch Reconciliation Church, 75 Piercy Avenue, Parkhill Gardens, 5pm. Call Kevin Maistry on 082 080 1595.
April 22• Great North Market: Family Earth Day Holiday, 31 Celia Nesdtad Road, Benoni North AH, 4pm until 9pm. Call Linda Horne on 072 896 0660.
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Crafts in the parkApril 20• Crafts in the Park: Bokkie Park Easter market, Bokkie Park, Boksburg, 9am until 2.30pm. Call Janine Richardson on 072 713 3332 or Joan Gould on 011 896 3637.
Planning ahead? Go to the online calendar www.germistoncitynews.co.za
Music lovers promised an audio treatFollowing the success of his EP titled Fortumatics, released in 2017, FFortune is set to release his fi rst studio album later this year.
The Primrose resident, real name Mahlatse Ramatladi, gained traction on social media when two songs from Fortumatics blew up.
Baby Fill Up and Thought I Told Ya, were on heavy rotation on music channels such as Channel O, Trace and MTV Base.
The popularity did not stop there. FFortune discovered that his music was appreciated countrywide and was also gaining supporter in the rest of Africa.
“Receiving messages from people in Sierra Leone and parts of West Africa was exciting,” said FFortune.
“I realised that fusing Afro beats in my sound resonated with more people than I had ever anticipated.”
After a few failed ventures with promoters FFortune took matters into his own hands.
“Dropping out of varsity to pursue this music career reminded me that I constantly had to work harder than my peers,” he said.
“I started organising and coordinating my own shows.
“This meant I could get paid for performing. To my surprise, that strategy worked.”
Over the past two years, FFortune has launched successful music shows, in Tzaneen, his home town, and one in Johannesburg.
“The show back home is called The Fortumatics Show and the Johannesburg one is called South Side Juice.
“With these two shows, my clothing brand OTC and our production company, I am able to sustain myself.”
FFortune’s studio album will be a double disc, offering various musical elements, including trap, R&B, dance hall and West Africa-inspired Afro beats, all fused into an audio treat for listeners.
“The album will be titled Josephine. That’s my mother’s name,” said FFortune.
“She’s always supported my dream and constantly urged me to pursue it fully if
that’s what made me happy and I think she would be proud of me had she been alive today.”
Josephine will feature a number of producers, such as Marlo The Wicked Producer and a producer from Sierra Leone, to name a few.
The self-taught marketer has also used social media platforms to gain continental support, which he believes will be a benefi t in the future.
Find FFortune on social media, FFortune Afrika on Facebook, Twitter @FFortune_Afrika, Instagram fortue_da_fortch.
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Primrose resident FFortune has launched his countrywide tour, Huzla By Profezzion. He has also released his new musical offering, Josephine, a double disc album.
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As one of the best-selling vehicles within the South African market, the Ford Ranger is important from a
local automotive perspective, as it is the best-selling double cab bakkie, after all.
The fact that the Ranger, its Everest sibling and the soon-to-be-introduced Ranger Raptor are all built at Ford’s Silverton Plant near Pretoria, clearly illustrates how relevant these products are to South Africa.
I travelled down to George along the Garden Route recently to sample the updated Ranger line-up.Exterior and interior updates
From an interior and exterior perspec-tive, very little has changed. On the XLT model, there’s a new front grille along with a reshaped lower bumper for the XL and XLS derivatives.
The ever-popular Wildtrak meanwhile now comes with HID headlamps and daytime running LEDs, additional
cooling vents, a new lower bumper and redesigned fog lamp surrounds
Inside, the changes are even less dramatic with more black inserts to create what Ford calls an “Ebony Black environment”. The Wildtrak’s interior updates are a bit more pronounced with all-black seats replacing the previous grey and orange items, along with dark-satin chrome elements.
Top-spec models (XLT and Wildtrak) also receive the brand’s SYNC 3 op-erating system and the carried-over eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while XLS models get the more basic SYNC 1 system, which is optional on the XL.
Overall, the changes are very minor as only current owners and diehard fans will note the difference. That being said, the Ranger was updated some four years ago and still appears fresh amongst the current crop of bakkies.
Changes under the skinThe real reason for the launch was
to demonstrate the updates made underneath the skin and indeed, in terms of specifi cation. The real headline is a pair of new EcoBlue turbodiesel engines, both mated to a new 10-speed automatic gearbox.
The fi rst of the new engines is a single turbo displacing 2.0-litres and available on the double cab XLT 4x4. The motor produces 132 kW and 420 N.m of torque. Having sampled this drivetrain at launch, I feel that it is the combination that best suits the Ranger.
Next-up is the same motor but with the addition of a second turbocharger that pumps out 157 kW and 500 N.m. Essentially the same mill that will power the Raptor, this unit is only available on the Wildtrak 4x2 and 4x4 variants, and replaces the 3.2-litre fi ve-cylinder as the
new fl agship engine option.Having sampled this at launch, the
10-speed gearbox, co-developed with General Motors, offers seamless shifts and works very well with the punchy twin-turbo motor.
The current 2.2-litre four-cylinder mo-tors and the aforementioned fi ve-cylinder that continues to produce 147kW and 470 N.m, are still be available in various double cab, super cab and single cab Ranger confi gurations, along with the familiar fi ve-and-speed manual ‘boxes, as well as the optional six-speed automatic.
Other important changes include a rather noticeable improvement in the ride quality thanks to the relocation of the front anti-roll bar from the front of the suspension to behind the axle.
The damper settings have also been revised to include four new damper rates, each for different front kerb weights, meaning that the damping is more suited to the application. In addition to this, standard tyre pressure
has been reduced from the previously recommended 2.4 bar to 2.1 bar, im-proving ride quality further.
Those with towing requirements will be happy to hear that all models above the XL have a braked towing capacity of 3 500kg. The tailgate has also been made easier to lift and lower thanks to the fi tment of a torsion rod which reduces operator effort by a claimed 70%. It really is a great solution with most being able to close the tailgate using only one fi nger.
The Ranger was the first bakkie within the local market to introduce adaptive cruise control a few years back. Now, the top-spec Wildtrak gets the semi-automatic Park Assist System along with the familiar Lane Keeping Alert, Lane Keeping Aid and Auto High Beam Control.Verdict
While the changes made to the Rang-er line-up as a whole are very minor, the updates made to the higher-spec double cab models have ensured that the Ranger is exceptionally competitive within the lifestyle double cab bakkie segment.Service plan and warranty
All models come standard with a four-year/120 000 km warranty as well as a six-year/90 000 km service plan.Pricing
As a result of the local Ranger line-up consisting of 33 derivatives, only pricing for the double cab has been included. Pricing for the single and super cab can be seen on www.autodealer.co.za.2.2 TDCi base R350 0002.2 TDCi XL R409 900 2.2 TDCi XL 4x4 R455 300 2.2 TDCi XL AT R428 800 2.2 TDCi XL 4x4 AT R474 7002.2 TDCi XLS R455 100 2.2 TDCi XLS 4x4 AT R508 400 3.2 TDCi XLT R542 600 3.2 TDCi XLT 4x4 R604 800 3.2 TDCi XLT AT R571 4003.2 TDCi XLT 4x4 AT R617 3003.2 TDCi Wildtrak AT R609 8002.0 EcoBlue XLT AT R514 3002.0 EcoBlue XLT 4x4 AT R570 2002.0 EcoBlue Wildtrak AT R632 3002.0 EcoBlue Wildtrak 4x4 AT R678 200
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DRIVING IMPRESSION
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Justin Jacobs
Small sports cars used to be weekend warriors. They were driver orientated toys that you could enjoy for two or three days before parking it and getting back into your execu-tive sedan for the Monday to Friday grind.
Unfortunately, times have changed and many just can’t afford such luxuries any more. Manufacturers have thus made their sports cars more practical and one such car is the Mazda MX-5, which fea-tures a folding hard-top roof and an automatic gearbox. Auto MX-5?
Called the RF switch stands for Retractable Fastback, the solid-lid MX-5 is now the only derivative sold locally as Mazda has, decided to cancel the soft-top with its manual gearbox.
The decision has been met with mixed response with some of my colleagues commenting that the two-pedal layout spoils the feel and poise the MX-5 has become known for. Truth be
told, I didn’t care much as the auto ‘box alleviated the clutch-stop-clutch-stop acrobatics of sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffi c.Small but acceptable
When I got into the car, I noticed that the cabin was somewhat cosy, in other words, small. There wasn’t much space for things, but I found myself sitting low with ample support from the seats. The steering wheel and pedal position is spot on and it feels like a little racing car. Enough power with added weight?
Under the bonnet sits the same 2.0-litre naturally as-pirated motor as the soft-top which produces 118 kW and 200 N.m of torque. As men-tioned, this is routed to the rear wheels via a self-shifting six-speed ‘box, and is further compounded by weighing 51 kg more than its sibling at 1 126 kg.
On back roads, the little Maz-da delivers a fun-fi lled driving experience - the steering is
well-weighted though
the throttle response is, to put it bluntly, slow. You really need to get it into the upper rev-range which gives the car a little fi zz as you approach the red-line.
As for practicality, the RF doesn’t offer much in terms of cabin space and the boot is not big at 1 27-litres. The targa-like roof, however, takes 13 seconds to retract and can be done at speeds up to 10 km/h. Verdict
So what do I think? Well, after a week I can report that the RF is a fun little car that is nonetheless wanting for a manual transmission. As con-venient as the automatic is, it feels out of place in a model wearing the MX-5 designation.
What’s more, its sticker price of R538 200 is simply too high and sees it going up against the Mazda CX-3 and CX-5, both of which offer much more in the red world. If, therefore, you want an MX-5, rather consider a used soft-top with the man-ual ‘box and save yourself a signifi cant amount of money.become known for. Truth be well-weighted though signifi cant amount of money.
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AUTODEALER Germiston City News18 Friday, April 19, 2019
Sean Nurse
The small sedan segment isn’t exactly booming, however, with personal mobility solutions such as Uber requiring such vehicles, we do tend to come into contact with these types of vehicles fairly often on local roads.
In and amongst the sea of Toyota Co-rolla Quests, I occasionally get an Uber driver with a Kia Rio sedan, or a Mazda3 sedan, but fairly often, a Suzuki Ciaz. I recently had the updated Ciaz on test, and left the experience rather more im-pressed than with the pre-facelift version.What’s new?
The Ciaz has been rather compre-hensively updated with an all-new front bumper, refreshed grille, LED fog lamps and new headlamps. The side profi le remains very much the same besides the new alloy wheel design for the GLX model. At the rear, there are new LED taillights. The design changes, overall, have made the Ciaz a far more attractive vehicle than it was before.
Inside, the trim has changed slightly with new Spiano key black inserts and bits of chrome for certain surfaces. In the display de-partment, there’s a TFT
readat in the instrument cluster which provides basic driving information, as well as the same seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system fi rst seen on the new Jimny. The system offers USB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.Under the bonnet
The undoubted highlight of the pack-age for me was the addition of the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine also used by the Jimny and the new Ertiga. In this guise, it produces 77 kW and 138 N.m of torque. My week of driving resulted in a consumption fi gure of 6.6 L/100 km despite the 4.6 L/100 km claim.
Driving CiazThe aforementioned motor in combina-
tion with a rather sweet fi ve-speed manu-al gearbox makes for great progress. The standard creature comforts in the GLX variant included cruise control, electric mirrors and windows, leather seats, keyless start, a multifunction steering
wheel, air-conditioning as well as driver and passenger airbagsPracticality
In terms of practicality, the Ciaz cer-tainly delivers with a massive 495-litre boot and an impressive amount of rear passenger legroom, even if headroom is a bit inadequate for taller passengers. Niceties such as a rear privacy blind and ventilation for rear occupants also makes life easier. The other benefi t of that large boot is the fact that the vehicle comes with a full-size spare tyre.Conclusion
As far as a small, back-to-basics sedan goes, the Ciaz delivers big car space with small car effi ciency at a reasonable price.
The new powertrain and updated design now make it a far more
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Elsburg Rugby Club kicked off their Kestrel League season with a home match against
Katlehong Rugby Club at the Elspark Sports Complex, last Saturday. The club
dominated the match and won 49-0. The opening game offered the team an
opportunity to hone their skills and perfect their game plan heading into their future
matches.
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The Elsburg Eagles Cricket Club ended the 2018/2019 Easterns Cricket League on a high.
Easterns Cricket recently confi rmed that the club placed second in the Sunday Promotion League and third in the Sunday Directors League.
“We were only two points behind the Promotion League winners Avion Cricket Club, who won with 59 league points,” explained Martiens Grobler, on behalf of the club.
“The Kempton Park based Avion won 12 of their 14 games.
“The two games they did lose they lost to us.”
Though the team was pleased with the results it is bittersweet as they won the league the previous year.
“It is somewhat heartbreaking for the team, but I can promise you that we will be back and ready to fi ght to reclaim the trophy next season,” said Grobler.
The club ended the Sunday Directors League third on the log, behind Bedfordview Cricket Club and Kempton Park Cricket Club.
“We are thrilled with this result especially after a long and diffi cult season for the Directors League team,” said Grobler.
“It is important to note that the team has moved up four leagues in the past three years and has been struggling with injuries throughout the season.
“On top of this, a number of players retired from the game.
“But still, with all this, we had a wonderful season.”
Though the season has come to an end for the club, two of its players, namely Phillip Crouse and Renier Wiesenar, were selected as part of the Easterns Cricket League T20 Team to compete in the Battle of the Roses Tournament.
“This is a yearly tournament
hosted by the Easterns Cricket League,” explained Grobler.
“The tournament is only open to players who have been selected by Easterns.
“This is the fi rst time players from our club have been selected for something like this.”
While the club enjoys some time off they are appealing to new players to come and join them for the new season, which will kick off in October.
“We look forward to growing and welcome all new and old members with open arms,” Grobler said.
For more information on the club or upcoming season call Grobler on 079 520 3642 or send an email to
Runners from near and far braved the chilly autumn morning, last Sunday, and arrived at the Germiston Stadium to take part in the 2019 Alan Robb Race.
The event is held annually by Germiston Callies Harriers in honour of Alan Robb, who won four Comrades Marathons in Callies’ colours.
Over 1 200 runners participated in this year’s event, with the oldest being 93.
The race, formerly known as the Legends Race, included a 15km and a 32km race, with
runners hitting the streets at 6.30am to the sound of a siren.
Among the runners was Robb himself.
The men’s 15km was won by Mbongeni Zoza, while Elizabeth Potter won in the women’s 15km division.
Bright Mikdangwe fi nished fi rst in the men’s 32km run, while Belinda Marais won the women’s event.
In keeping with tradition, the day included a 5km fun run, which aimed to raise funds for a worthy charity.
Callies announced that all proceeds from this year’s fun run will be donated to Siyabonga Children’s Home.
The home was
established in 1989 as a foster home and evolved into a child and youth care centre.
It currently cares for a number of children between the ages of one and 18 years old.
“Approximately R5 350 was raised for the home,” said Nicky du Preez on behalf of the club.
The club was thrilled with the success of this year’s race.
“The race was a huge success and there were no hiccups.
“We received many compliments from runners and other clubs,” said du Preez.
Runners from across Gauteng travelled to the Germiston Stadium, last Sunday, for the Alan Robb Race, hosted annually by Germiston Callies Harriers. Tshego Sikosana was in high spirits at the race and was ready to hit the streets.
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Runners charge off the starting line at the annual Alan Robb Race, last Sunday. The 32km and 15km races started fi rst, followed by the 5km fun run.
Marolette van Rooyen, Janene Greyling, Vasti Booysen, Tanya Viljoen, Ria and Rea-Mari (7) van Wyk share a smile before the start of the annual Alan Robb Race, last Sunday.
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