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Exclusive residential development Local real estate circles are abuzz with the news of an exclusive new opportunity for discerning buyers in a historic corner of Somerset West. Located in Parel Vallei, one of the town’s oldest, most eminent suburbs, Silverwood Close is an upmarket residential development comprised of eight elegant, modern homes. “There really is nothing like this available anywhere else in the vicinity. It represents a huge opportunity to own a wonderful home at the top end of the market in a secure, tranquil enclave, and in one of the Helderberg’s most sought-after residential areas,” says Andrea Robertson of Paladin Development SA, who is heading up the project. “Naturally it’s also an incredible investment opportunity for savvy buyers.” Very close to some of the area’s most reputable schools and the Helderberg Nature Reserve, Silverwood Close is also in excellent proximity to a plenitude of boutique shopping opportunities, award-winning wine estates and eateries, and child and dog-friendly parks and recreational areas. The site for the new development is between the iconic tree-lined Parel Vallei Road extending across to Bulties Way. Properties will be accessed from the latter road. Project architects, Martina Le RouxCloete and Anneen Botha-Bohmer, from Dennis Moss Partnership, describe the architectural style of the development as a “contemporary interpretation of regional Cape architecture.” “Silverwood Close will have all the luxury of modern living combined with the charm, beauty and singular aesthetic appeal of the Old Cape. Our intention is to use the traditional elements derived from regional Cape architecture, such as the proportions, simplicity, scale, massing, traditional plan form,
vertical proportions, human scale, detailing and colours in a unique yet cohesive manner, which will complement the location’s so-called genius loci, or unique ‘spirit of place’,” Le Roux-Cloete explains. Homes have also been designed so that the living spaces and bedrooms predominantly face north wherever possible. In addition, the articulation of the building form (traditional, letter-of-thealphabet designs), the architects inform us, creates tranquil private courtyard spaces which encourage courtyard living. Here, large window and door openings will enhance a seamless fusion between indoor and outdoor space. High ceilings and open trusses in lounges also form an integral part of home designs, helping to create a feeling of space and openness, while covered porches will allow for all-weather outdoor entertainment. Le Roux-Cloete says: “Residents can make the most of their spacious, sheltered verandahs and private courtyards and will also have the option to build swimming pools, while their wine rooms can be fitted out to specification to store private collections.” “Our landscape architect has created a singular design for private gardens as well as communal areas within the development, boasting striking focal features such as water fountains, low walls, and a pergola. In conjunction with refined landscaping that includes the use of indigenous plants and trees, the estate will exude a uniquely genteel character,” Botha-Bohmer continues. According to Robertson the estate will also be fitted with discreet security features, including access control and electric fencing. Silverwood Close is a Paladin SA and Manor Homes project that will be exclusively marketed by Pam Golding and Fine & Country Helderberg in conjunction with G Studio Branding Agency. For more information visit www.silverwoodclose.co.za.
Experience blissful, secluded outdoor living at Silverwood Close.
Open plan dining and lounge areas – the perfect space for stylish home entertainment.
Spacious en suite master bedrooms have a tran quil, restful atmosphere.
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Arabella’s golf course keeps raking in awards The Arabella Golf Course in Kleinmond has been named among South Africa’s top three golf courses by the independent international golfing website Top 100 Golf Courses. The website’s mission is to “connect passionate golfers with the world’s greatest golf clubs”. Last month the course was once again ranked as one of South Africa’s Top 5 courses and Number 1 in the Western Cape in South African Golf Digest’s biennial and much anticipated list of the country’s best golf courses. The golf course is part of the 5-star Arabella Hotel and Spa (which forms part of the luxury African Pride Hotels collection) and has just undergone a R10 million upgrade that includes a redesign of 7 holes, and the installation of a state of the art irrigation system. Arabella Golf Course has moved up two places to Number 3 in South Africa in the Top 100 Golf Courses in Africa listings this year. Website editor-in-chief Keith Baxter lists two reviews of the Arabella Golf Course as among the
Arabella Golf Course reasons for the climb in the rankings. The first says: “… I’ve played at most of the open courses, Pebble Beach and Valderrama, but Arabella is definitely in my Top 5 courses for sheer fun.”, The other reciew says: “One of the most visually appealing courses I have ever played. Every hole has its
own individual character and both nines conclude with truly spectacular stretches alongside the lagoon.” Arabella’s 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course has continuously been ranked in South Africa’s top 5 and was built and designed by top golf course architect Peter Matkovich. Golf director Jonathan Menteath
says the latest award is fantastic recognition after the months of hard work that went into the course upgrade. “Golfers love the course and it shows in the reviews and the rankings. Our team works incredibly hard to offer a world class experience from the first hole to the 18th and beyond, and it’s
clearly working.” Danny Bryer, director of sales, marketing and revenue for African Pride Hotels, says: “To have the Arabella Golf Course recognised internationally yet again shows the value of constantly maintaining and upgrading the course. “We know thousands of players will be visiting Arabella to experience this remarkable golf course and we look forward to welcoming them to the challenging new holes.” The Hospitality Property Fund (HPF) owns the hotel and golf course. The investment in the course upgrade and at the hotel demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintaining world class standards across the property and its commitment to the economic prosperity of the Kleinmond region. The golf course and 5-star hotel, surrounded by the Kogelberg biosphere reserve and Bot River Lagoon, make for a challenging round of golf and the perfect place to unwind off the course, alongside the pool or in the award-winning spa. It is located just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town.
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How to leave your property for its new owners and what stays behind
A double garage door will Moving out of your property is have two remotes – one for each hard work, not to mention car. The keys – all the keys, stressful. There are a thousand need to be handed over. If there and one arrangements to make is a built-in bar then it stays, and things seldom go accordas well as the bar stools (there ing to plan. is case law on this), unless the When you find the property stools have been excluded in you are moving into isn’t in the the contract. Pool cleaning condition you expected it, you equipment stays (and swap the have a sense-of-humour failnew Kreepy with the old one in ure. If only your seller had the garage). The municipal handed over their property to rubbish bin also stays with the you in the same condition property. you’d left yours... What happens if the property This is a problem often enwas rented out, and the tenants countered, and it takes away don’t leave the property in the the pleasure and excitement a Talking Property with Steve condition it should be. Unforbuyer should experience CaradocDavies tunately, the seller is responsiwhen they move into their ble to rectify these issues. As the landlord, he new home. So just what are your obligations as a seller? will have recourse to recover these costs from Simply put, the property must be handed over the tenant, but in the interim the seller needs in the condition the purchaser viewed it at to make good the property for the purchaser to take occupation. the time of purchase, or better. Oh, and by the way, it’s not OK to leave the That means the house needs to be cleaned, the garden neat with cut grass and a clean junk you don’t want. It’s unbelievable what pool. The oven should be cleaned, and the we see as agents sometimes. All the old junk bathrooms just as you’d expect to find them just left there for the buyer to deal with. And if you moved into a house. It’s really not cool rubbish too. Carpets should be professionally cleaned. to expect someone to bath in your grime. If something broke or got damaged since the It’s not a law (unless it’s in the lease or sale sale was concluded, it needs to be fixed. Your agreement), but it’s good etiquette. Especially purchaser is expecting to receive the property if you’ve had pets. When pets leave a property he paid for, with its fixtures and fittings, in the fleas hatch. That’s not OK if you’re just good working order. Imagine you buy a sec- moving in. In short ask yourself: if I was moving into ond-hand car and the windscreen has a crack across it that wasn’t there when you signed this property, what would I expect? Moving into your new home is a thrilling experience. for it. What may you remove from the property? If everyone does their part we can keep it that Anything that is fixed to the property stays, way. Email your real estate questions to unless it’s been specifically excluded – like a steve.cd@harcourts.co.za. DSTV dish.
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Keep your home cosy without breaking the bank During the colder months households generally tend to use a lot more energy and resources trying to stay warm and there are often associated costs. Whether homeowners are hoping to ease some of their impact on the environment or just want to save some money, there are ways that they can reduce their energy usage while still keeping the elements at bay, says Adrian Goslett, chief executive officer of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He notes that, essentially, saving on energy means cutting down on electricity usage. “Finding ways of conserving electricity will lower the winter monthly expenses. This may require an initial marginal investment on the homeowner’s part in improving the home’s energy efficiency, however the financial benefits will far outweigh the initial cost in the long-term.” Goslett provides homeowners with the following energy-saving tips: Make sure your home is properly insulated “If homeowners are spending money to warm up their homes, the last thing they need is for the heat to be able to escape and be wasted. While windows that don’t close properly are a problem that should be addressed (because warm air rises) a large portion of the heat escapes through the ceiling. About 50% to 80% of the homes’ heat will dissipate through a poorly insulated ceiling. Proper insulation in the ceiling can reduce heat loss to just 3%,” says Goslett. He notes that ceiling insulation should be the only insulation required considering our South African climate; however it is still vital to check whether there are other areas in the home that may require some attention.
Use the sun The sun is a great source of free heat and should be the primary focus of temperature control in the home throughout the year. Goslett says that just keeping curtains open during the day can bring a lot of heat into the home and the best part is that it doesn’t cost a cent. He notes that closing the curtains or blinds when the sun goes down will help keep the heat inside and maintain the warmth. Geyser regulation There is nothing better than a hot shower or bath during winter, but the geyser is the most energy-hungry appliance in a home. The geyser is responsible for around 40% of a home’s monthly electricity usage. Goslett says a simple but highly effective way of saving on costs is by turning the geyser off during the day when it is not needed. “The geyser can be switched on for certain hours each day to allow for it to be heated when necessary. Adding a geyser blanket will also help the geyser to retain the heat of the water for far longer so less heating time is required,” he advises. “If the homeowner is prepared to invest in an automated thermostat, this could also reduce costs by digitally regulating the temperature and controlling how long the geyser stays on for.” He adds that alternative methods of heating water can be explored such as the instal-
lation of solar panelling – again this may mean an initial outlay, but will save a lot of money over time. Only heat the rooms in use According to Goslett a lot of energy is wasted on heating areas in the home that are not in use, such as guest rooms. “Close doors to rooms that are not in use and redirect the heat and the flow of air to the regions of the home that require it. It is far quicker and easier to heat up a smaller space, so energy usage can be vastly reduced by focusing the heat in specific rooms,” says Goslett. Add an extra layer Possibly the easiest way to stay warm without adding any expense or energy usage is by adding an extra layer of clothing. Goslett says that instead of pulling out the heater or adjusting the home’s heating, why not put on a cosy winter jersey and some winter socks. A rug will add insulation to the floor and colourful throw blankets on the couch will help keep homeowners warm while adding to their decor. Also consider investing in winter bedding such as flannel sheets and a warm comforter for the bed before opting for an electric blanket during these cold winter nights. Energy-efficient light bulbs Most homeowners may have already changed the light bulbs in their houses to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or
light-emitting diodes (LED) light bulbs – if not then now is time to do it. Either of these options can reduce costs as they use at least 75% less energy than the traditional incandescent bulb and can last a lot longer. “Certain energy-efficient light bulbs have been known to last as long as 35 times longer than a regular bulb. This will help homeowners save on energy costs as well as the costs of replacing bulbs more frequently.” He notes that while the energy-efficient bulbs omit the same amount of light as a regular bulb, they use less wattage to do so, which means they don’t get hot and can stay on for longer periods. For this reason, they are particularly effective in area where lights are kept on for longer than three hours. Creating less heat also means that energy efficient bulbs reduce the household pollutant output in the environment. Add moisture to the air During the winter months the air inside a home can often become dry. Goslett says that moist air not only feels warmer but also retains heat far better as well. “Adding a humidifier to a room can help the occupants feel warmer and more comfortable during the colder months. A collection of house plants is also another way of increasing a home’s humidity, without using any energy at all.” The rising cost of electricity and worldwide depletion of resources has made many more homeowners conscience of energy efficiency. Goslett concludes that following these energy-saving tips can assist homeowners to curb their monthly winter costs while also partially eliminating their home’s impact on the environment.
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Supply, not demand is Stellenbosch’s biggest property sales challenge The number of properties sold in Stellenbosch in the first five months of this year is only half of that sold for the same period in 2013, but the problem is a lack of stock rather than buyers. This is according to Chris Cilliers, principal of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in the Winelands, who says agents in the town are battling to source enough stock to service the current demand. According to Western Cape property sales aggregation website, Propstats, property valued at around R27 million has changed hands in Stellenbosch proper since the begin-
ning of the year. This excludes sales in the rural surrounds. In the same period last year, sales to the value of some R50 million were concluded. The average price of the properties sold has increased to R1,47 million in the first five months of this year, from R1,35 million for the same period in 2013. “While some properties have sold for around R20 000 per square metre (which is on a par with several Cape Town suburbs) many properties have sold for considerably less and the town still provides great value for investors,” says Cilliers.
Lew Geffen, chairman of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, says Stellenbosch is an excellent investment location largely because of Stellenbosch University. “There are more than 25 000 students in this one small town, and only a fraction of them get bunks in residence. The rest have to find private accommodation, more than 95% of which is rented accommodation rather than parents buying apartments as many tend to do in Cape Town. “Parents often buy flats in close proximity to the University of Cape Town because they use them as holiday homes when their children grad-
uate, or they plan to keep them for retirement. “The demographic is a little different in Stellenbosch, which means it’s an investor’s dream,” says Geffen. Cilliers says in Stellenbosch one can buy a bachelor or small one-bedroom flat that can accommodate two students, for R450 000 and upwards. Bigger two or three-bedroom flats will sell for around R1 million to R1,5 million, depending on their condition and proximity to the campus. Walking distance is, of course, prime investor real estate. The rental market for luxury houses is also exceptional in the town, be-
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cause several international corporations are headquartered there. “Most big multinationals rent propertiesfortheirinternationalsenior executives, who spend anything from a few months to a couple of years in South Africa at any one time. “It means there’s a continually circulating, healthy-sized pool of international clients needing secure, upmarket accommodation. “Our biggest problem in Stellenbosch at the moment is a lack of sale stock,” says Cilliers. “We’d like to see the market far more fluid than it is now.” – Property24
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Western Star and Freightliner trucks shine in latest Transformers movie QUICKPIC Already a well-known, powerful presence on the roads of South Africa, a Western Star and Freightliner from the Daimler Trucks stable make their presence felt in Hollywood. blockbuster style, and they set the screen alight. Anticipation has been running high for the release of the Paramount Pictures “Transformers: Age of Extinction” movie, which is recognised for high-paced action sequences that put a spectacular array of trucks and cars in the limelight. The fourth movie in the Transformers series is given an extra boost when the role of the vehicular lead character, Optimus Prime, morphs into a blinged-out Western Star. The Western Star will share the screen with a Freightliner truck but movie fans will need to watch the film to learn more about its character. “Rugged and tough, commercial vehicle customers in South Africa choose purpose-built Western Star trucks when they need a highly specialised solution for heavy-duty applications both on and the off-highway,” says marketing and sales divisional manager at Daimler Trucks South Africa, Godfrey Hani. The Western Star takes on the most demanding applications, just as Optimus Prime takes on epic battles in the name of justice across the universe. “Merging the two heroes in this movie thus makes perfect sense,” Hani adds.
The Western Star takes on the most demanding applications, just as Optimus Prime takes on epic battles across the universe in the name of justice . PHOTO: QUICKPIC Developed specifically for the new Michael Bay film by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), many styling cues for the Optimus Prime character were leveraged from a new Western Star on-highway vehicle that will be unveiled in the USA later in 2014. “When the producers of the film approached us to create the new Op-
timus Prime, we knew we already had the perfect truck in the works and that it would be an ideal partnership to showcase our dedication to engineering, design and building the most rugged and reliable trucks in the industry,” said Andy Johnson, brand manager for Western Star, Daimler Trucks in North America.
“Being part of the Michael Bay Transformers film franchise is a unique opportunity; here vehicles are stars, and we’re thrilled that Western Star is a major part of this iconic franchise.” Similarly, the Freightliner truck that debuts in “Transformers: Age of Extinction” has been a stalwart of the Daimler Trucks commercial
vehicle stable globally. In South Africa, these vehicles attract fanatical freight business owners due to the products’ flexibility in serving a wide range of industries and commercial applications. It is widely touted as the vehicle of choice for long-haul trucking. For more information about the Western Star and Freightliner trucks from Daimler Trucks South Africa, please visit www.westernstar.co.za or www.freightliner.co.za. “Transformers: Age of Extinction” is the fourth film in director Michael Bay’s global blockbuster franchise, starring Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Bing Bing Li, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, T. J. Miller, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor and Titus Welliver. The film begins after an epic battle that leaves a great city torn, but the world saved. As humanity picks up the pieces, a shadowy group attempts to control history, while an ancient, powerful menace sets Earth in its cross-hairs. With help from a new cast of humans, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to the challenge. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world. “Transformers: Age of Extinction” is based on Hasbro’s TransformersT Action Figures and written by Ehren Kruger, directed by Michael Bay. (Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.)
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Toyota 1, 2, 3 in Woestynren QUICKPIC Die Castrol-Toyota-renspan het skoonskip in Suider-Afrika se voorste veldtydren, die Toyota1000-Kalahari-Botswana-Woestynren, gemaak. ’n Triomfantelike Anthony Taylor en sy navigator Dennis Murphy het van vroeg op die eerste dagf voor gejaag en die louere in dié 1 000 km-marathonren ingeoes.
Hier jaag wenners Anthony Taylor en sy navigator Dennis Murphy dat die stof so staan in die afgelope Toyota1000KalahariBotswana Woestynren. FOTO: QUICKPIC
Die naaswenners, hul spanmaats Leeroy Poulter en Rob Howie, het die tweede Castrol-Hilux net 32 sekondes agter die wenners oor die wenstreep gestuur. Derde plek is deur die Malelane Toyota-Hilux-jaers Johan en Werner Horn ingeneem, wat Toyota se houvas op die byeenkoms verder versterk het. “Dit is ’n geskiedkundige oorwinning vir ons,” het ’n stralende spanhoof Glyn Hall, gesê nadat Taylor eerste verby die geruite vlag is. “Anthony en Dennis het gewen nadat hulle Vrydag in die sewende wegspringposisie gekwalifiseer het. Leeroy en Rob het al die nodige gedoen en die tweede plek sonder voorval ingeneem.” Die ren het op ’n hoë noot vir die span begin nadat die genooide Brasiliaanse jaer Reinaldo Varela en sy navigator, Gustavo Gugelmin, die voorste wegspringplek losgejaag het. Hulle was ook in ’n Toyota Hilux wat deur Toyota Motorsport voorberei is, en het sake van die heel begin af duidelik in beheer gehad. Poulter/Howie het die vierde vinnigste kwalifiserende tyd opgestel, terwyl Taylor/Murphy sewende vinnigste was. Taylor/Murphy het hul spanmaats op die eerste dag van die tweedaagse byeenkoms oor bykans 1 000 kilome-
ter gou ingehaal, maar verwarring op die roete het aan hulle die gaping gegee om die voortou te neem. Toe die stof uiteindelik aan die einde van Saterdag se roete sak, het Taylor en Murphy ’n effense voorsprong voor hul spanmaats (Poulter en Howie) gehad. “Ons het geweet daar was min tussen ons en Leeroy-hulle,” het Taylor by die eindpunt gesê. “Ons altwee het ons eie benoude oomblikke met pap wiele en ander uitdagings gehad, maar ons was uiteindelik gelukkig om die fort tot aan die einde te hou.” Die Castrol-Toyota-jaers het ’n vroeë voorsprong bo hul mededingers begin opbou vandat die groen vlag naby Jwaneng, sowat 170 kilometer noordwes van Botswana se hoofstad Gaborone, geval het. Vanjaar se roete het die spanne die derde keer vanjaar oor nuwe en onbekende terrein losgelaat, en nog net die derde byeenkoms van die 2014-Donaldson-veldtydrenkampioenskap is op bestaande terrein beslis. Dit het beteken die speelveld was vir al die deelnemers gelyk, wat die vierde ronde van die reeks ’n regverdige toets vir almal gemaak het. Die nuwe roete het meer sagte sand as dié van die afgelope paar jaar gehad, en het ook meer verbysteekkansee gebied; iets wat saamgespan het om ’n opwindende Woestynren, wat vanjaar die 33e keer deur Toyota geborg is, te verseker. “Ons kon nie ’n beter uitslag gehad het nie, selfs al het ons probeer,” het ’n stralende Hall gesê. “1-2-3 in een van ons tuisbyeenkomste is nie net absoluut bevredigend nie maar danksy die dubbele punte in hierdie byeenkoms, verbeter dit ook ons stand in die kampioenskap.”
Die byeenkoms word weens die lang afstand as marathon geklassifiseer: die deelnemers kom dus vir dubbel die punte in aanmerking. Die gevolg is dat Taylor, die verdedigende kampioen, 50 punte as jaer bykry en sodoende sy stempel op die algehele kampioenskap afdruk en weer wys waarom hy die verdedigende kampioen is. Toyota se Reinaldo Varela and Gustavo Gugelmin, het ook ’n goeie lopie gehad in die uitdagende ren in die unieke Botswana-toestande. Die Brasiliane, wat in ’n derde Castrol-Toyota Hilux van Toyota Motorsport gejaag het, het die kwalifiserende been gewen en daarmee die voorste wegspringposisie, maar moes die roete voor die res van die renveld “skoonvee”. Dit was hul eerste optrede in Botswana en boonop op ’n splinternuwe roete. Hulle het op dag een van die hoofren ’n boom getref, wat hulle by die oornaghalte tot 10e laat terugsak het. Dié ervare internasionale veldtydrenjaers het hul pad Sondag stelselmatig deur die renveld gebaan en uiteindelik ’n skitterende sesde plek voor Klas S-wenners Jannie Visser en Joks le Roux in hul Ruwacon Racing-Toyota Hilux behaal. Toyota het ook die Vervaardigersuitdaging gewen danksy Toyota-jaers wat die algehele louere ingeoes en Klasse T en S gewen het. Die Toyota-1000-Woestynren, “die Woestynren” soos dit algemeen bekend is, het ook sekere deelnemers die geleentheid gegun om aan die 2015 Dakar-ren deel te neem. Gary Berthold (Ranger) het vanjaar se Dakaruitdaging en ’n gratis inskrywing in een van die grootste motorsportbyeenkomste ter wêreld gewen.
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Wanted! 20 contestants for 2014 Ranger Odyssey QUICKPIC The 2014 edition of Ford South Africa’s action-packed Ranger Odyssey is set to continue from where last year’s epic cross-continent adventure left off. This year’s competition is now officially open to the public, and will see 20 brave contestants embarking on the trip of a lifetime. After a rigorous selection process, the top contenders will be chosen to tackle the extreme challenge of Kaokoland in northern Namibia in a fleet of mighty Ford Rangers during September. “The Ranger Odyssey gives contestants the chance to experience the adventure of a lifetime,” explains Ford Marketing Manager Gavin Golightly. “The Ranger is built Ford tough, and through this competition we aim to bring together a group of ordinary people with an adventurous spirit to experience the best Africa has to offer.” Last year, 10 finalists experienced a truly life-changing 22-day trip encompassing six countries and 8 000 km through rugged Africa. They pushed themselves and the vehicles to the limit as they experienced the majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Maasai people of Kenya, the awe inspiring Ngorongoro Crater with its abundant wildlife, and Bagamoyo, Tanzania, the source of East Africa’s slave trade. This was followed by the beauty of Zambia, the breath-taking Makgadikgadi Pans and Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana, along with the far northern stretches of the Kruger National Park and
Ford South Africa has produced 120 Special Edition Odyssey Rangers at their Silverton assembly plant, Pretoria, for distribution to the dealer network in the buildup to this highprofile competition. PHOTO: QUICKPIC southern Mozambique before returning to South Africa. Although only one person walked away as overall winner for the 2013 event, each one of the contestants emerged with new-found self-respect, inspiration and the desire to explore more of the great African continent. That the mighty Ford Ranger was the hero of the Odyssey was, of course, beyond dispute. However, long before the 2014 finalists head off to the far north of Namibia, the process kicks off with
a call to action in July during which aspirant adventurers are invited to submit an online entry via the Ranger Odyssey website (www.rangerodyssey.com). The campaign is supported by adverts on radio and television, as well as in print and social media. Entries close on 20 July. Once the entry has been registered on the website, the applicants will be asked to visit their local Ford dealership and take a “selfie” with the Odyssey-edition Ford Ranger and post it on the website to qualify
to be selected as part of the final 20. Ford South Africa has produced 120 Special Edition Odyssey Rangers at its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria for distribution to the dealer network in the build-up to this high-profile competition. Although the distinctive Odyssey Rangers are expected to attract plenty of attention on Ford showroom floors across the country, the candidates will be hoping that they attract the attention of the selection panel and are among the 40 who will
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be chosen to attend the Ranger Odyssey Boot Camp from 22 to 24 August. This intensive training and assessment session takes place over three days at De Rust Outdoor near Hartbeespoort Dam, home to Ford’s official off-road driving academy. All of the candidates will be trained and evaluated on the essential aspects of 4x4 driving, navigation, team work, physical and mental stamina as well as camp craft. Ultimately just 20 contestants will be chosen for the main event, which takes place in the remote Kaokoland from 7 to 19 September. The roughly 2 500 km route encompasses some of Namibia’s most spectacular and arduous terrain, including the notorious Van Zyl’s Pass and the famous Purros Loop, renowned for its desert elephants. Unlike last year where the contestants competed on an individual basis, for the 2014 Ranger Odyssey they will be paired up in teams of two. The 10 teams will be evaluated and scored throughout the trip by the judges. Aside from it being a genuinely life-altering adventure, the contestants will also be vying for the main prize. Each member of the winning team will get to drive an Odyssey Ranger for a year and will receive R5 000 for fuel per month. For further information on the Ranger Odyssey go to www.rangerodyssey.com and follow @FordSouthAfrica on Twitter using the #RangerOdyssey hashtag. You can also like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FordSouthAfrica).
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