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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the
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Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime
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RUGS and substance abuse are rife in our community, creating a huge socio-economic drain and an increase in crime. Drug users are vagrants, teenagers and adults. More and more drug peddlers are disguising drugs as sweets and selling them to children. It is believed that children as young as nine smoke cigarettes. According to the World Health Organisation, almost 147 million individuals over the age of 12 are actively involved in smoking marijuana. Teenagers are also hooked on high-end substances such as heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine and hallucinogens. Alcohol is popular in youth culture and is regularly abused by them, which destroys lives. Bradley Peterson, Grade 7 teacher at Doon Heights Primary, has spoken to his pupils about the perils of substance abuse as part of the life orientation curriculum. Pupils were allowed to research a drug of their choice and came up with interesting facts and drew posters and pamphlets, which are being advertised in the school foy-
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four. Kellyann, known for her involvement with the youth, and the Amanzimtoti Methodist Church youth pastor, has taken up a new challenge as Choices for Life centre manager, previously known as the Pregnancy Resource Centre. “I am passionate about young people and enjoy filling them with hope and enabling them to change their mind in order to make good decisions that will change their lives positively,” Kellyann said. “I not only work with teens at Choices for Life as I did at the church, I also work with young adults. It is that same passion to bring hope to the youth and provide a safe place for those in crisis, and be a beacon of hope that drives me.”
SAPS helps Inkwali Reserve gogo MEMBERS of Amanzimtoti SAPS reached out to Abigail Ngobese (76) of Inkwali Reserve as part of their 67 minutes for Mandela Day. “Abigail Ngobese lives alone in unfavourable conditions in Inkwali Re-
serve. Her husband died many years ago and she has no children or family. She is living in a deserted, bushy area with no water or electricity. On Mandela Day Amanzimtoti SAPS members visited her and gave her
food parcels, cleaned her humble home, fetched water and cooked a meal for her which she shared with neighbours,” said SAPS PRO Captain Charlene van der Spuy. - Supplied.
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The Amanzimtoti SAPS team that assisted gogo, Abigail Ngobese, as part of their 67 minute campaign for Man dela Day.
“The centre’s focus is two-fold, prevention and intervention. Intervention is providing counselling and assistance to those experiencing crisis pregnancies, but we wanted to get to the root of the crisis to prevent pregnancies. “We therefore introduced the ‘Undiluted’ programme to schools in 2008, providing education on sexual health issues and concerns, including abortion, pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and teaching pupils how to make better choices in their life,” Kellyann said. She added there are many young people who go through teenage pregnancy, and KwaZulu-Natal has the highest teenage pregnancy rate countrywide. “It can negatively affect education, career opportunities and self-worth,” she added. “It is my wish for the centre to burst its seams. Recently we hosted a holiday programme for a local NGO. The
organisation’s manager sent us a beautiful thank-you letter, explaining that one of the girls in the programme, was in a bad relationship, but broke the relationship, started in a mentorship programme and returned to school. “That is the change we want to happen. She made the change, that is what drives my passion as an individual.” When Kellyann is not managing the centre, she expresses her creative side. “I love the arts, and anything related to it. I like to create, paint and draw and going for walks on the beach. I love spending time with my children, family and friends and I am an animal lover,” she said. She dislikes it when an injustice is done to people and animals. “I am reserved, but when I see an injustice being done I am not afraid to voice my opinion,” she said. Contact Choices for Life on 031 903 7359.
‘Spend, guess and win’ finalists announced
The 10 lucky finalists are Johann Potgieter (Amanzimtoti), Sam Mzobe (Amanzimtoti), Poovern Naicker (Lotus Park), Neelan Govender (Chatsworth), Muziwenkozi Maphumulo (Westmount), Anjuna Krishuncoomar (Isipingo Beach), Lizette Meyer (Mossel Bay), Prinessa Reddy (Shallcross), Gladness Ndlovu (Adams Mission) and Nokwazi Thwala (Illovo B). The lucky draw will be facilitated by East Coast Radio’s Damon Beard, and Megazone Radio will do a live broadcast from the mall for the duration of the draw. Mahindra Amanzimtoti will be present for the handover. “The finalists will compete in an elimination called ‘Red-u-dead”. They will each draw a CD and if your CD has a red dot, you are out. This will be done in five rounds, with three people eliminated in the first round, two in the second round, two in the third round, one in the fourth round, leaving the winner,” Hoggan explained. Believing in making a difference, Galleria Mall will do more promotions during the festive season - watch their Facebook page and in-centre advertising for further details.
TANIA SANDBERG GALLERIA Mall will announce the winner of their Spend, Guess and Win a Car competition during a draw at the mall at 10am on Saturday, 27 August. Shoppers had to spend R200 and guess the correct number of balls in the Mahindra KUV100 exhibited in the mall, to stand a chance of winning. “The competition is an opportunity for us to make a real difference in someone’s life and thank the community for all the support they give us. With high living costs, a new car is always on the back burner,” said Galleria Mall general manager, Kurt Hoggan. Hoggan said about 15 000 entries were received, but no entrants guessed the correct number of balls, so they drew the 10 closest entries to the total balls, which was 2 816.
Tourism reshuffle will draw visitors TANIA SANDBERG AS Sapphire Coast Tourism celebrates another year of success, it was not surprising to see them re-elect an all- women committee at their annual general meeting on Saturday with some changes at the helm. Monique de Kock will take over as chairperson from Kim McCarthy and Romy Wentzel is vice-chairperson. “As a committee we will be building on what we already set in place last year. “We are thankful to have Kim, who has served for the past 10 years as the wind beneath our young wings and helping us fly,” De Kock said. As decided at the AGM, the committee’s focus will be to go back to basics. “We started as a publicity association and still consider that our main focus,” McCarthy said. In this role, the association will seek to assist with PR-building and marketing local events, to draw more visitors to our town. “The association will seek to publish ‘good news’ in national and local media to grow this further. “A PR company will assist in grow-
ing the national footprint. “Illana Kleingeld has taken up the events liaison portfolio and will be scoping for local events that could be backed by Sapphire Coast Tourism. We would like to see real growth in local events and bring more events to Amanzimtoti,” De Kock said. A huge tourism drawcard will be the association’s new website. “We are building a vibrant new website for Sapphire Coast Tourism that will attract visitors nationally and will be a great marketing tool for members. “ This will tie in well with the photographic competition we launched, which aims to promote the area through photographs taken by amateur photographers. The response to the competition and pictures used on our website has been amazing,” De Kock said. The competition will run for the next 10 months, the monthly winner wins R1 000, has exposure through Amanzimtoti Fever, a calendar, still to be published, and tourism marketing material. For more information visit the Sapphire Coast Tourism Facebook page.
The secondary function of the organisation will be to attract new members. “We would love to grow our membership and urge local establishments and attractions to join. Compliant accommodation establishments are entitled to a rates rebate,” De Kock said. In the planning phase are exciting new attractions that include yearround permanent beach activities, starting with the main beach. De Kock joined the committee two years ago and is excited and ready for the new year. “I know I have the backing of a group of dynamic, positive ladies and with Romy as vice-chairperson I know we will accomplish a great deal.” De Kock studied marketing at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has a background of events and marketing. She runs her own company, Big Events 365, which publishes a map of the area and organises the Lifestyle Expo at the Highland Gathering. She also has the knowledge and backing to promote Sapphire Coast Tourism.
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Notice is hereby given of the Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (“NEMA”) in accordance with the 2014 EIA Regulations (Government Notice No. R.982) and the Water Use License Application (WULA) process in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) (“NWA”). This notice serves to notify all Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) of the proposed development. In order to ensure you are identified as an IAP, please submit your name and contact information to Kristy Robertson via telephone (011 781 1730), fax (011 781 1731), email (kristyr@nemai.co.za) or post (PO Box 1673 Sunninghill, 2157) by 15/09/2016. Only registered IAPs will continue to be notified of the process as it unfolds such as dates of public meetings and review periods of the Scoping, EIA and WULA process. All issues and concerns will be incorporated into a Comments and Response Report which will be updated continuously and included in the final reports submitted to the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DEDTEA).
head; • fuse protection. Smart cooling system; • continuous Modelling light; • under three second refresh time full power; and • uses Bowen’s “s” type mounts. Using the Fn600 flashes was a challenge at first, I arrived at the wedding reception and started my setup, once everything was in place I used it with ease, portability was my only issue, I recommend having an assistant available at all times when using these
flashes on location. Now to the good stuff, while shooting and having everything in place, I had the most amazing experience. I could turn on and off the modelling light with a touch of a button to create a continual light source at the event, while also being able to flash when required, absolutely great. The battery life on these flashes is nothing short but amazing. It lasted the entire wedding, it included bridal prep, the church, the reception and creative Photo shoots while still being able to shoot another wedding with ease before charging, I also used it for a maternity shoot and when returned to Broadcast Lighting and to my surprise it was still in full power. The flash-
es were easily used for more than 10 hours. The looks of the flashes and with trigger remote makes you stand out from the rest of the crowd, it defiantly gives you the professional look you deserve and not only that, your images will show your clients you are with the results. It has super user-friendly abilities, one-touch power adjustment settings. All you need is your creative mind to get the images you want with the power of the sun available to you at a push of a button. I would suggest these flashes to the more serious photographer who demands results on his or her fingertips when doing photoshoots. - Johann van Dalen.
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WITH spring a week away its time to revaluate 2016 just in time to salvage the year so far. By salvage I mean do the things we have been putting off for the past eight months. If you, like me, are a procrasti nator extraordinaire, I use this time of year to do the things I have been meaning to do, you know, the list of things on that back burner. Let us start with little declutter session at the beginning of September. With the weather patterns slowly shifting into a new dawn, nature seems to come alive and inspires me to live and cook lighter – and who better to take a lead than from than a tree shedding leaves to make way for the greenery of spring. My adventure this spring is to start with a “spice declutter session” in the kitchen so I can make space for fresher spices that tie in with a new lighter menu. Dried spices have a shelf life too, which is why I always encourage artists of the kitchen to buy spices in small quantities or use fresh spices when possible. This spring I have put together a quick, but inclusive, quintessential herbs and spices rec ommendation shopping list based on quick
Grilled chicken strips, avocado pear and coleslaw.
spring time meals; Fresh • ginger • garlic • coriander • mint • basil • lime juice Dry • sea salt • pepper corns • chilli flakes • oregano • thyme
This is an easy shopping list for the busy mom ready to transform her meals into spring. Using a few ingredients I have created a perfect lunch time snack ready in less than 15 minutes. For this recipe I used my shopping list here with grilled chicken. Added a salad, leftover coleslaw from a braai the previous night with some rocket and avo. I hope you enjoyed this week’s supple ment of spring and if you have any sugges tions or reviews, please drop email me on rev@popupsociety.co.za Until then, happy dining.
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Amanzimtoti High donates Amanzimtoti High School donated overhead pro jectors to Richmond Combined School. At the handover (from left) Charmaine Verrall, Louise Lemmer (principal) and Ashika Gobrie.
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Taking their kayak to the river at the Glenrock Game Farm are Grade 7 pupils Juwaria Bux (left) and Tiara Govender.
Glenrock Game Farm has a varie ty of farm animals that children can touch, interact and feed. David Wittstock in Grade 7 pupil has just fed a lamb.
RIGHT: At the leadership camp at TO strand in Lei sure Bay are Grade 5 pupils McKayla Harris (left) and Kaylin Morrow, who went zip lin ing.
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At the recent Amanzimtoti High School interhouse athletics meeting junior victor ludorum Siyabonga Vilakazi (left) and and junior victrix ludorum, Kelly MacQueen. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
With their senior ludorum certificates (from left) Nandi Ngcobo, Okuhle Ngco bo and Tanner Rae van den Bergh. Nandi and Okuhle were awarded joint senior victor ludorum certificates.
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Die wenners van Kuswag Skool se ‘Slym’boek tekenkompet isie (van voor na agter) Katel ynn van der Westhuizen (eerste plek), Anne Jonker (tweede plek), McKayla Clack (derde plek) en Kendell Deysel (vierde plek). FOTO: VERSKAF
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AARLIKS lees Kuswag Skool se Graad 3 leerders die boeke oor Slym die wurm geskryf deur Fanie Viljoen. As hulle klaar gelees het, word daar ‘n tekenkompetisie (geborg deur die ATKV Kuswag Jeugtak) gehou. Enige iets uit die Slymboeke kan geteken word. Die tekeninge word deur buitestaanders beoordeel en die ses bestes uit elke Graad 3-klas ontvang ‘n sertifikaat. Uit daardie 18 leerders word die vier bestes gekies. Die eerste plek ontvang al vier die Slym-boeke, die tweede plek wen drie boeke, die derde plek wen twee boeke en die vierde plek wen een boek. Die volgende leerders is sertifikaat-wenners - Me Terblanche se Graad 3s: Clarise Botha, Mckayla Clack, Caylyn Hall, Jeandré Tolken, Katelynn van der Westhuizen en Monique van Zyl. Me Engelbrecht se Graad 3s: Mikayla Claassen, AmyLee Jones, Ryno Nothnagel, Tianelle Pieterse, Kihan Prinsloo en Angelique Swart. Me Jensen se Graad 3s: Kendell Deysel, Heimer Jansen, Anne Jonker, Cassandra Pretorius, Paula Roodt en Logahn Slabbert. Die algehele wenners is die volgende leerders: Vierdeplek: Kendell Deysel; derde plek: Mckayla Clack; tweede plek: Anne Jonker en in die wenner: Katelynn van der Westhuizen. - Verskaf.
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Kingsway High hosts ‘extravaganza’ Last week Kingsway High School hosted their annual ‘Extravaganza’ and in attend ed was Junior Mr and Miss Kingsway Tashil Naidoo and Samkelisiwe Luvuno, respectively. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Amanzimtoti Tennis Club On Wednesday 17 August the ladies 1st team lost to a strong North Coast 1. The 2nd team lost to North Coast 2 by 2 sets. Midweek fixture for Wednesday 31 August is the 2nd team takes on Mitchell in an away game. First team fixtures are now complete. Social players please note that all courts will be available for social games. No scheduled matches were played weekend of 20 and 21 Au gust due to the inclement weather. The 1st ladies team will play Dur ban North 1 at home on Saturday 27 August, but the 2nd team’s match against Mitchell will only be played on 1 October. The men’s league fixture against Mitchell will be played next week end and the time will be confirmed during the week. All remaining weekend league fixtures have been put on hold until 17 and 18 September to accommo date a three week junior tourna ment in Durban. We are planning another round robin tournament on Saturday 3 September. Our development clinic takes place each Saturday morning for the duration of the school term. If your child shows an interest in tennis, bring them down to the club on Saturday from 9am to 10am. There are racquets available and children must wear suitable shoes. Madi and Gabriel will be there to show the children how to play the game.
The Toti United Football Club U11 team beat Liverpool Euro 41. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Amanzimtoti Rugby Club The Sharks are running a Level 1 coaching course on the evenings of 5 and 6 September cost is R250. This is the minimum level required to coach at school and clubs. Should you be interested in attend ing, reply to Malcolm on 076 539 1134 with your name, cell number and email address. This will be forwarded to the Sharks and they will contact you.
Amanzimtoti Athletics Club Please see back page of the Fever for details on the Goss and Balf Sapphire Coast Marathon.
For latest sports news and events at ASC go to www.facebook.com/ AmanzimtotiSportsCentre Do you want to join a local sports club? Contact one of the people below: Athletics www.totiac.co.za Des on 082 806 0348 or Thobekile Zama on 076 474 0342 Baseball Craig Dempsey 084 500 0079 Bowling totibowl@telkomsa.net 031 903 3857 Conservancy Maureen Pyke on 031 916 5110 Cricket Phillipa Carson 078 942 2934 Cycling Michelle Arenz on 076 015 7283 Dog Club Val Edwards on 031 903 3862 Rugby Charlene Gouws on 031 916 9400 Soccer Tarryn Kolver on 082 084 0990 Squash Christine Carroll on 071 606 2850 Tennis CarolAnn Renwick on 072 207 1488.
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OUTH Africa’s oldest road cycling race, Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic is turning 30 this year. As part of the celebrations for reaching this significant milestone, the event’s coordinators have launched a “local legends” campaign. According to Tsogo Sun Amashova’s race director, Annie Batchelder, the campaign being run via predominantly digital platforms looks to recognise loyal cyclists that have been riding this race for 10 years or more and are esteemed members of the Green Number Club. The history of this grand classic cycle race, is one of dogged determination to succeed in spite of the odds. The idea of having a bicycle race on the route of the Comrades Marathon was the dream of veteran Springbok cyclist Dave Wiseman and his friend Tony McMillan. At the time the relevant authorities did not share the enthusiasm as The Natal Mercury and Pick n Pay, who agreed to support the race in its early years. The NPA felt one day-long event was enough and wouldn’t budge. Finally, a local politician, who saw the value to Durban hosting such a race, forced the traffic authorities’ hand. So, reluctantly, permission was granted for the first race to take place in 1986. The race was called “The Natal Mercury/Pick n Pay National Classic”. The traffic authority gave permission for only 150 riders to participate. In the years that followed, the traffic authority gradually increased the allowable participation from this small group to 350, then 500, then 550 and so on. In the early days of the race only four hours were given for all to finish, which created the impression that this was a race for only the most serious cyclists. Resistance by the traffic author-
ities towards the race continued until 1998, with just over 800 riders participating in the event. The growth of the race was slow when compared with other cycling events taking place throughout the rest of the country. An approach was made to the new local government to relax the restrictive conditions to the race. The race organiser showed the revenue generation potential to tourism in the city to Durban mayor, Obed Mlaba. The mayor immediately endorsed the event, and the profile of the race changed completely. The route changed from the unexciting Walter Gilbert Road to right outside the city hall in West Street. In order to accommodate
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Glen Connell (left) having completed 25 years and Henk Duys having com pleted 30 years are some of the ‘local legend’ cyclists with their green numbers be ing recognised by the Tsogo Sun Amashova race organis ers in the buildup to the 30th an niversary of the race.
this dramatic finish, the western freeway had to be closed. KZN Transport Minister, Sbu Ndebele was quick to see that this happened. The culmination of this lobbying and planning has produced one of the finest finishes in South African road racing. With these changes, numbers and interest in the race grew dramatically. In addition, the introduction of one of the country’s top sponsors went a long way to making the Shova, as it is fondly known today, as KZN’s biggest cycling race and the only cycle race with the city’s endorsement giving it full road closure. In 1999 the organisers wanted to build the race with its own identity. The race takes place in the beau-
tiful KwaZulu-Natal province and naturally has a strong tie to the region, its people and the culture. The word “Amashovashova” was put forward, which is a Zulu word that describes the pedaling or pushing-shoving motion. “Ama” denotes everybody doing it together. In 2010 the race finish found a new home at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the stadium built for the Soccer World Cup and the race finished at Moses Mabhida Stadium until 2013. Since 2014, the race has run from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Durban, ending at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, with the prize-giving at Tsogo Sun’s Suncoast Entries are still open, entrance can be secured online at www.shova.co.za - Supplied.
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AHINDRA South Africa has launched a completely redesigned Scorpio S10 SUV. The newcomer features an allnew platform, a thoroughly modern look with dual projector headlights and LED daytime running lights, and an ex tensive list of advanced technologies. The Scorpio S10 SUV is powered by Ma hindra’s highly regarded mHawk 2,2litre turbodiesel engine, linked to a new, slick shifting fivespeed manual gearbox. The interior represents a huge leap for ward, featuring a series of advanced fea tures that include a sixinch touchscreen display, integrated satellite navigation, and Intellipark reverse assistance. The interior execution continues the new Scorpio’s contemporary theme with a dualshaded dashboard and smart, blue grey upholstery. A cuttingedge instrument cluster features a threedimensional dis play, and includes a comprehensive infor mation readout. “Following on the launch of the new generation XUV500 sport utility vehicle last year, we’re proud to introduce the all new, thoroughly reengineered, equally ad vanced Scorpio S10 SUV to the SA market,” says Sanjoy Gupta, chief executive officer of Mahindra SA. “The Scorpio has always represented an appealing mix of capability and value, but this latest model raises the bar significantly in every respect. Everything, from the con temporary appearance to the sophisticated interior and the undertheskin engineer ing, has been reengineered to an entirely higher standard,” Gupta adds that value re
mains a core element of the Scorpio S10 SUV, despite the substantially improved package. “With pricing starting below R285 000 for the 4x2 model and just under R300 000 for the 4x4 derivative, the Scorpio contin ues to represent exceptional value for mon ey – a key aspect against a gloomy econom ic backdrop. We are convinced that the Scorpio S10 SUV will further entrench Ma hindra’s growing status as signifi cant player in the SA automotive sector.” Exterior The front view is bold and asser tive, with a sculp ted execution that links the promi nent, chromeac cented grille to the eyecatching, dual projectorstyle headlights. The headlights are fitted with curved LED daytime running lights, and ad vanced static bending technology for illu mination in bends. A striking bonnet scoop feeds air to the engine’s intercooler for optimised perform ance, while silveraccented bezels on either side provide a home for the indicator re peaters, and confirm the presence of the mHawk engine under the bonnet. Fog lamps are recessed into the lower, integrated bumper, while a silverfinished scuff plate underscores the Scorpio’s tough
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driver seat, tiltadjustable steering, front seat arm rests, electrically operated win dows and exterior mirrors, 12V charging points, remote central locking, and a re mote fuel filler flap. The new Scorpio S10 SUV is available as an eightseater featuring two bucket seats upfront, centre threeseater bench with 60/40 split and fore and aft slide adjust ment, and a rear bench that can also seat three and that is removable to free up more packing space. Dual front airbags are standard, as are ABS antilock brakes with EBD, and panic brake warning flashers. All models feature a collapsible steering column, crash protec tion crumple zones, side impact protection bars, digital engine immobiliser and anti theft alarm system. Drivetrain Mahindra’s highly regarded mHawk 2,2li tre fourcylinder intercooled turbodiesel engine has been retained for the Scorpio S10 SUV. The advanced 16valve unit employs commonrail injection, a variable geometry turbocharger and an intercooler to produce a healthy maximum power output of 88kW at 4 000 r/min, with an accom panying torque peak of 280 Nm between 1 800 and 2 800 r/min. In the Scorpio, it’s linked to an allnew, slickshifting fivespeed manual gearbox with a ratio set designed to offer both re sponsive acceleration and refined open road cruising. The fourwheel drive model gets a lowrange transfer case, autolock ing hubs and shiftonthefly from rear wheel drive to fourwheel drive at speeds of up to 100 km/h. The mHawk turbodiesel engine’s con trol system uses microhybrid technology that switches the engine to standby mode when not in use, for instance when station ary at a red traffic light. This reduces both fuel consumption and emissions, saving fu el costs and benefiting the environment. Considering that the new Scorpio S10 SUV weighs in at over 2,5 tons gross vehicle mass, the fuel consumption in the com bined cycle of 7,2 l/100km is remarkable Chassis A completely new suspension ensures sig nificant gains in overall ride refinement and handling. The new Scorpio features an in dependent front suspension configuration with dual wishbones, coil springs and hy draulic dampers up front, while the rear set up is a multilink design augmented by coil springs and an antiroll bar. Suspension travel is 195 mm front and rear. In the redesign of the chassis, Mahin dra’s engineers utilised hydroformed mod ular ladder frame technology, widened the chassis track for enhanced stability and adopted antiroll technology for improved ride and handling. Power steering and a 10,8 metre turning circle allow agile handling and tremendous manoeuvrability, both onroad, and in more challenging offroad conditions. Attractive 6,5 J x 17 alloy wheels shod with 235/65 R17 allterrain types and a ground clearance of 180 mm further support the new Scorpio S10 SUV offroad credentials. Model and pricing The recommended retail pricing of the new Mahindra Scorpio S10 SUV range is as fol lows: Scorpio S10 SUV 4x2 R283 995 Scorpio S10 SUV 4x4 R299 995 All models are covered by a three year/100 000km warranty, and a three year/60 000 km service plan. Supplied.
character. The rear features bold LED tail light clus ters, an integrated roof spoiler with LED brake light , and a tailgate that opens to bumper level, while the rear bumper fea tures a neatly integrated design and is col ourcoded. The rear screen is masked in con trasting black for further visual interest. Advanced technology The new Mahindra Scorpio S10 SUV isn’t just a crowdpuller in styling terms: it also features a raft of advanced tech nologies. Arguably the most visible expression of the newcomer’s so phistication is the centrally mounted sixinch touch screen display, which provides an intuitive interface with the Scorpio’s infotainment system. The fullcolour touch screen provides the gateway to a host of features and func tions, including integrated satellite naviga tion, CD and DVD playback, as well as USB and auxiliary inputs. The screen also shows key vehicle information at the push of a but ton. The new Scorpio employs a voicebased warning system to provide audible alerts when a door is left ajar, a seat belt is not utilised, brake fluid level is low or the fuel tank’s reserve is reached.
In addition, the new Scorpio S10 SUV features sensoractivated automatic head lights and windscreen wipers, while a so phisticated tyre pressure monitoring sys tem provides realtime information on the exact tyre pressure in each tyre. The system provides a warning if a tyre starts losing pressure. The Scorpio’s climate control system features fully automatic temperature con trol without the need to adjust temperature settings or fan speeds. An intelligent park ing system dubbed Intellipark employs four rear bumpermounted sensors that alert the driver about obstacles when reversing. Interior The interior of the new Mahindra Scorpio S10 SUV mixes space and versatility to luxu ry, comprehensive equipment levels and more than a touch of class. The futuristic instrument cluster boasts an innovative 3D effect design with eye catching light blue backlighting. In addition to a speedometer and rev counter, the clus ter’s digital readout can display a variety of vehicle information, including a trip meter, odometer, gear position, fuel level and en gine temperature. A new, sporty multifunction steering wheel features switchgear for the cruise control and the audio system, allowing driv ers to operate these without having to take their hands off the wheel. A new, ergonomi cally shaped centre console is provided, as are strategically placed bottle and cup holders. Standard equipment levels are compre hensive and include a heightadjustable
no longer buy them in South Africa.” On the inside the car has a new roof and roof linings. The upholstery was also completely redone. Van Rooyen kept the colour of the car the same, but changed the mud guards to a maroon colour because he felt it enhanced the look. “For a car that is more than 80 years old it not only looks good, but it drives smoothly.” Van Rooyen displays the vehicle once a month during motor shows hosted by his motoring club, Just Wheels, in Brakpan. - Supplied.
Ben van Rooyen’s 1934 Chevrolet during the filming of a U.S. miniseries.
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SA 1934 Chevrolet in U.S. miniseries WHEN Ben Van Rooyen first laid eyes on a 1934 Chevrolet Master he knew he would transform the vehicle into the icon it once was. Being parked in a shed for 20 years, the 66-year-old Van Rooyen from Brakpan, near Johannesburg, restored the vehicle to such pristine condition it was used in a six-part U.S. miniseries based on the life and times of Nelson Mandela. Van Rooyen said he was approached to be part of the filming process when the immaculate state of his Chevrolet caught the attention of U.S. filmmakers, who were shooting the
miniseries in Johannesburg. “The cameramen filmed me driving the car up and down streets of Johannesburg. This role filled me with pride because a lot of love, pride and time went into restoring this Chev,” said Van Rooyen. Built at the Port Elizabeth plant 82 years ago, the Chevrolet was still in its original condition. Van Rooyen started by stripping the engine and everything else off the entire car. A bonus was that the vehicle was rust-free, due to the climate in Brakpan. “I had to order pistons and valves online from America, because you can
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REAT weather attrac ted 72 bowlers and non-bow lers to the annual Um komaas Lodge fun bowls day in aid of Cansa on the weeke nd. At the event The Umkom aas Lodge thanked Cansa vol unteers, Errol and Sharon-Ann Theron for the work they do for the community.
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The bowls day participants SharonAnn (left, Cansa volunteer) with Shaistha Sadek from Kind2Hearing, Seadoone Mall.
The couple thanked the Umkomaas Bowling Club for providing the venue and facilities , DJ John West for his music from the sixties and seventies, and the ma ny prizes sponsors, including Amanzimtoti Beach Rest B&B, Um komaas Diving Club, Mark Wh ite Nissan and Total Garage in Kin gsway. - Supplied.
Taking part in the day SharonAnn Theron (left, Cansa volunteer) with Sue Robertson. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Doon Heights interhouse athletics meet
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Acting principal, Janine Kruger, awards an athlete.
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Parents in the sack race.
THIS year’s Sapphire Coast Marathon and half-marathon, which takes place on 16 October will be run and walked from Hutchison Park. Unfortunately, there will be no free train ride to the start this year due to the recent floods in Amanzimtoti that has damaged the railway line in several places. Metrorail said repairs will take two to three months, however, should it be repaired prior to the race, organisers will include the free train ride to the start. The club is celebrating its 40th year of road running and race walking and are encouraging athletes to join them despite this setback. Amanzimtoti AC apologises to athletes for the inconvenience. The 21km will go to Illovo and back and the 42km will go to Ilfracombe and back to Hutchison Park. Athletes will receive a medal and the first 2 000 early-bird entries, a short-sleeve T-shirt for the 21km and a long sleeve T-shirt for the 42km. The race is a Two Oceans and Comrades qualifier. - Supplied.