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FIREWORKS EXPECTED ....In the Carling Black Label Cup WANT TO SEE MORE OF THABILE Page 5

ENGEN K.O CHALLENGE HITS JOZI Page 13

MBOMBELA UTD PROMOTED TO NFD Page 22

Page 8 & 9 DA GAMA LOOKING FOR GREAT THINGS Page 23

Aug 2015 IT is back to business and players are dusting off their football boots as they prepare for the 2015/16 season, and it goes without a saying that the country's crazy football fans' lonely days are over and they will soon be spoilt for choice.

The season kicks off this on August 1 with the country's mother of all the derbies when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates take each other in the annual Carlin Black Label Cup. The match takes place at the usual FNB Stadium where the Stadium Management has

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also promise that this match will be accompanied by lots and lots of activities ranging from music and freebies.

Still on football, we congratulate one of the country's oldest club, Umthatha Bucks from Eastern Cape for their return in the limelight after their promotion to the National First Division (NFD). Accompanying the NFD is Mpumalanga side's Mbombela United. The two sides will replace GARankuwa United and African Warriors who were since been

relegated to the Kay Motsepe League.

Moving to rugby, we would like to wish our national team, The Springbok all the best as they prepare for the 2015 World Cup in England.

The competition start on September 13 and we hope that our Die Bokke will remain in that country until the last day, October 31 during the nal match.

South Africa kicks off their campaign against Samoa in Pool B on September 26 at the Villa Park.

BREE PRIMARY'S DANONE NATIONS CUP PREPARATIONS GAIN MOMENTUM

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OCTOBER will be one of the most remarkable months for Tshegofatso Nkge who will be travelling to Morocco with his other Bree Primary School teammates who are expected to represent South Africa at the under-12 Danone Nations Cup World Finals.

Bree's Principal, Dave Kalicharan, this youngster will play a key role in the team leading up to and during the tournament.

"He is a great motivator and is always joking around and making his team mates laugh," said Kalicharan. "This is over and above the fact that he is a skilled centre back who one day wants to emulate his hero, Neil Tovey."

Tshegofatso started playing

soccer in the streets when he was 5 years old and was spotted by the coach of Naledi Academy, Bizza. "He saw my potential and mentored me and in 2013 he took me and 5 other players to attend trials at Bree Primary School. Three of us were successful, and I joined Bree in January 2014."

The youngster has settled into the school well and has made many new friends and credits the success of the team to the dedication of the principal.

"It's been great being a part of the school and I have adjusted very well. Kalicharan loves soccer and makes sure that we participate in different tournaments. He is very dedicated."

Playing in the Danone Nations

Cup national nals is seen by Tshegofatso as one of the highlights of his life to date. "On that day we were lled with so many emotions; happy, excited, scared and intimidated. The nal was against Nelson Mandela and from the start of the game I knew that we were going to win.

They were a very strong team, but we were stronger and hungrier than they were.

Winning the nationals made me realise how much I love soccer and how important it is to work hard."

The world nals are a different ball game, Tshegofatso knows.

"We will be laying against the best schools from different countries. There is a lot of pressure on us as everyone wants us to reach the same heights at the 2009 team that won the World Finals. Our biggest advantage is the fact that our coach was at the world nals and has seen how different countries play soccer."

Tshegofatso is looking forward to exploring Morocco. "I have never heard of the country before. I want to have fun and enjoy myself the entire time that I am there."

On his return from Morocco the youngster is hoping to be signed by an academy that will take him a step closer to playing soccer professionally one day. "Soccer is my passion and I denitely want to make a career out of it and I know that there are plenty of scouts out there that come and see our games."

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Aug 2015

SPAR PROTEAS IMPRESS AGAINST SILVER FERNS The SPAR Netball Proteas may have lost against the New Zealand Silver Ferns on Sunday but they certainly impressed the Netball world with their performance.

The world number two ranked Silver Ferns survived a second-quarter stutter to account for South Africa 68-44

burden, sinking all nine of her attempts on goal as her midcourt worked overtime to break New Zealand's tight defensive zone.

The Silver Ferns converted 16 of 21 attempts to give the Ferns a 16-9 lead at the rst break.

But the wheels fell off in the

in the rst of two Tests played at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.

Not since 1999 had South Africa scored so high against New Zealand. Sixteen years ago in a test played in Auckland, New Zealand beat South Africa 65-47 in the lead u p t o t h e W o r l d Championships played that year in Christchurch.

New Zealand started with the same intensity that featured in their 60-goal win over Fiji three days ago. The Silver Ferns blasted out to an early 8-1 lead, helped by two early turnovers but couldn't maintain the pressure and allowed the world No.6 Proteas to graft their way back.

Goal shoot Lenize Potgieter shouldered the attacking

s e c o n d q u a r t e r. N e w Zealand's midcourt struggled to create space, and their ow into the attacking third lacked rhythm and timing. The home team failed to nd the circle edge, and their feed into Goal Shooter Bailey Mes and Goal Attack Jodi Brown grew fractured and erratic.

South Africa's circle defenders Adele Niemand and Karla Mostert forced a series of turnovers and suddenly the Proteas had closed New Zealand's lead to just one midway through the quarter.

A four-goal run right before halftime restored some respectability to the margin, but although New Zealand took a 31-24 lead into the break, honours had been shared 15-15 in the second

quarter.

Silver Ferns coach W a i m a r a m a Ta u m a u n u brought about new combinations at the half time break reintroducing Laura Langman to centre to open the attack which took a little time to settle. But by the end of the third quarter New Zealand had re-established midcourt dominance, winning the quarter 21-10 and building up a 52-34 lead.

The Kiwis delivered more of the same in the nal 15 minutes and Langman was back to her very best in controlling the midcourt with precision as New Zealand won the spell 16-10 and the match by a comfortable 24 goals.

Taumaunu gave credit to the Proteas on their performance.

“South Africa worked really hard tonight to keep the ball away from us. They shot well and quite honestly with us not playing their style of netball for a while we were rattled. Also we didn't know the players in their defensive circle which took some getting used to.”

A delighted SPAR Proteas

coach, Norma Plummer said she was proud of her team's performance considering. “In the rst quarter the girls were so nervous, they were watching the game and not really involved. It was a big moment for them. But in the second quarter they settled and put in an excellent effort.

All in all I am really pleased with my girls.”

Plummer singled out the teams “youngster” Izette Lubbe as one of the top performers saying her strength in particular was good. Plummer also gave credit to player of the match, Lenize Potgieter for her accuracy. “Lenize is such a great talent. At only 21 years of age, she adds such value to the team.”

“The goal defense (Karla Mostert) also did a good job and started to read the game well” added Plummer.

It's only been weeks since Australian multiple World Championship winner has taken over the reigns as coach of the SPAR Proteas.

“Although I am pretty pleased with the progress since working with the girls I must say there is a lot of work still to do. It's been a terric challenge and the Proteas are a wonderful group of girls. The Proteas need to play at the top level to understand and experience the intensity. The game tonight was really not about the score line it was for the Proteas to gain form the experience of the Silver Ferns which will help them in their Wo r l d C u p c h a l l e n g e i n Sydney next month.”

Plummer said that by the time the team arrived in Sydney she aimed to have the team performing 10 to 15% better.

The second Test is scheduled for Tuesday in Auckland.

Aug 2015

NAKAMPE LEKWADU SPORTS CARNIVAL HITS ZEBEDIELA

By SEKABA MAAKE THE long awaited Nakampe Lekwadu Sports Carnival Sports Carnival kicks off on Saturday, August 1 with 14 football clubs battling it out for the honours.

The football tournament which will see seven clubs being eliminated this weekend (August 1 and 2) with the semi-nals and nal matches taking place on August 7 and 8 at Mogotlane Sports Grounds in Zebediela, Limpopo forms part of the activities this event will be unleashing in the near future which will include talent promotion in activities such as music s, cultural activities, drum majorettes, poems, gumboots dance and many more.

Project manager, Nakampe Lekwadu who is the initiated the project told Sports Focus that the football tournament is a curtain raiser for the rest of the events which are expected to start in the near future.

“It has been my dream to bring give back to my community in the Zebediela area, and I hope this football tournament will provide me with the much needed encouragement needed and open more channels for the rest of the

activities in the near future,” said Lekwadu.

Lekwadu added that: “We have partnered with SAFA Lepelle-Nkumpi's Zebediela LFA who agreed to allow 14 of their clubs to participate in this tournament, and we are looking forward to expand the tournament to be a 32-clubs knockout tournament which will see other clubs coming outside Zebediela area being invited to participate.”

The tournament this weekend will be played in a round-robin format of which seven clubs will be eliminated. Another draw of seven clubs will be conducted shortly after the games of which they will play in another round-robbing format on August 8 of which the rst four clubs with the highest points will qualify for

the semi-nals which will be played on Sunday, August 9.

The winning clubs in the seminals will play in the inaugural nal match and they will be wearing new jerseys from Adidas who have also donated match football. The winner will away away with a glittering trophy and Gold Medals.

The draw is as follows: Day 1.

Mogoto All Stars v Mandebele Happy Fighters Swallows v Mighty Chiefs Cosmos v Sekgweng Chiefs Day 2: Bathokwa FC v Matjatji FC Shinning Stars v Mahappy Boys Mandebele Happy Boys v Mathibela United Mavovo FC v Bandau FC

Name: Thabile Queen Surname: Koetlisi Birth date: 1993-04-03 Birth Place: Sebokeng School: Afrika Tikkun Favorite music: Hip-hop Rnb Favorite team: Kaizer chiefs Hobbies: Singing, dancing, acting, socializing I`m a very outgoing, bubbly, energetic person who`s ambitious funky, lovable and friendly. I like exploring, I am right in the middle of my dreams as I have short movies and videos, I`m also part of OFTV.

Aug 2015

SUPERSPORT UNITED UNVEIL NEW AWAY 2015/16 KIT

SuperSport United ofcially launched their new away kit for the upcoming Premier Soccer League season. The new Kappa gear for the 2015/16 season was revealed at The Multi Choice Headquarters in Randburg.

The shirt is all grey with a red trim on both shoulders and the ends of the sleeves. Red Trimming is also found at the bottom of the shorts.

The away strip which saw Matsatsantsa move away from their traditional white playing attire was unveiled by Matsatsantsa's trio of new recruits of Michael Boxall, Phumelelo Bhengu and Grant Kekana.

Ricky Joseph from Kappa said: “We are extremely excited to reveal this brand new colour way design for Supersport United Football Club. We wanted to introduce something completely new and fresh for the coming season and I think we have denitely achieved that. While of course once again delivering the highest of standards from a technical aspect, the Kappa brand believes we have once again assisted our Partners to have that

edge in terms of appearance on and off the eld, over all their opposition.”

Matsatsantsa will parade their new away strip in their Absa

Premiership match against MP Black Aces at the Mbombela stadium on Saturday, 22 August 2015.

Club CEO, Stan Matthews expressed his delight with the unusual style taken by Kappa: “"We are delighted with the new look kit, having worked hard on the design with input from the club and Kappa to give a design that we feel is betting of our status as a major player in the Premier Soccer League," "As the club embarks on the next exciting phase, we feel we have a fantastic looking kit and are very grateful to our sponsors, Kappa, for their continued support."

Aug 2015

CARLING BLACK LABEL CUP

By SEKABA MAAKE THE countdown to the 5th edition of the Carling Black Label Cup has started and fans are urged to come as early as possible to avoid the last minute rush.

The match on August 1 involving Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on August 1 at the FNB Stadium is expected to draw at least more than 94 000 fans which Jacques Grobbelaar, the Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) chief executive ofcer has described as a record-breaking since the competition started ve years ago.

“The 2015/16 soccer season is here and we are looking forward to the Soweto derby, the biggest match in the country and providing the best entertainment ever when we host the Carling Black

Label Cup,” said Grobbelaar.

Since the tournament started back in 2011, Pirates has been crowned three times with Chiefs only winning once, in 2013 and they will be looking forward to lift this year's competition.

Grobbelaar said fans who make their way to the stadium as early as 1.30 will receive some exciting giveaways such as Shoprite-Checkers vouchers worth R1 500.

Apart from these vouchers, fans who can make it even more early will also enjoy the match between Chiefs and Pirates supporters at 10.30am.

Other festivities include music acts in which DJ Tira (Afrotainment) and DJ Oskido (Kalawa Jazmee) will be on the decks.

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IS FINALLY HERE

There will be road closures around the FNB Stadium precinct with transportation to the venue provided by Top 6 Taxis, Rea Vaya, Metrorail and KTK Shuttles. Parking tickets (R30) can be pre-purchased from computicket to avoid trafc delays on match day.

Ensuring that all ticket holders are safe and sound is a big focus at FNB Stadium. No liquor can be brought to the

venue and supporters are also prohibited from carrying any dangerous items. SMSA and “SAB pride themselves in months of planning in order to put in place all the right security measures so that our guests feel at home. We also want to emphasise that all tickets are sold out and that there will be no tickets sold at the venue”, afrmed Grobbelaar.

POLICE FLASHES RED CARD TO CAR GUARDS DURING THE SOWETO DERBY MOTOR guards will be the biggest losers during this year's Carling Black Label Cup after the Gauteng Provincial Police took the decided to block them from doing business at the FNB Stadium when Kaizer Chiefs take on Orlando Pirates.

In a joint-statement with Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and Gauteng Provincial Police, Wayne Minaar pointed out that

they have appointed more than 200 police and metro police who will make sure that there is a free trafc ow of which they won't be allowing any car guards anywhere near the stadium.

“We are going to arrest any illegal car guard because we can't allow our people to be harassed during the time of the match here. We are aware that most of the cars are being broken into and mostly by the same car guards who

pretend to be looking after your car.” said Minaar.

Should they be successful with their campaign, the it means the car guards will lose a lot as they always charge around R50 per car, something which has in the past made their richer whenever games of this magnitude are played at the FNB Stadium.

On the other hand Minaar conrmed that unlike in the past, this year motorist will enjoy the

benet of a free-ow trafc after the decision not to close roads leading to the Stadium.

“This year we are going to allow motorists to park their cars in all the marked parking areas around the Stadium such as the Shareworld, Nasrec and the one opposite Nasrec. The only road that will be closed will be Orlando Highway to allow Rea Vaya Busses to ow freely,” said Minaar

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Aug 2015

ABSA PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES ANNOUNCED Engen Knockout Challenge Fixtures

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Aug 2015

ENGEN K.O TAKES GAUTENG BY STORM

By NAKAMPE LEKWADU THE much anticipated Under-17's Engen Knockout Challenge kicks off in style on Friday, July 31 with eight matches taking place at various sports elds at the Marks Park, Jozi.

The tournament kicks-off with four matches playing simultaneously at four elds with the Tshwane-based, Rosina Sedibane rubbing shoulders with the Soweto side, Senaone Gunners with while ETS take on Wits.

Dlamini Experience will test their strength against Midas Academy while Mpumalanga Black Aces. All these matches will kick off at 1.30pm The second matches will kick-off at 2.50pm with four more matches taking place which will see the defending champions, SuperSport United entertaining Polokwane City in Group C with Group D match taking place involving Stars of Africa who would try their luck against Kaizer Chiefs while on the other hand Mamelodi Sundowns taking on Orlando Pirates in another Groud D match. See Page 12 for more xtures.

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Rosina Sedibane Bidvest Wits Senaoane Gunners ETS

GROUP C TEAMS

GROUP B TEAMS

GROUP A TEAMS 1 2 3 4

Dlamini Experience TUKS Midas Academy MP Black Aces

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Moroka Swallows Polokwane City Wits University SuperSport United

GROUP D TEAMS 1 2 3 4

Stars of Africa Orlando Pirates Kaizer Chiefs Sundowns

Aug 2015

BAKWENA N1/N4 TOLLS CELEBRATES 15

IN 2000, October 4 Bakwena signed a Concession Contract with the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) to construct, manage, maintain and upgrade the N1 and N4 roads and has to date successfully met and exceeded expectations to ensure these routes operate to world-class standards.

Bakwena is responsible for maintaining a 95 kilometre stretch of road from the north of Ts h w a n e t o B e l a B e l a (Warmbaths), as well as a 290 kilometre section of the N4 from t h e Ts h w a n e t h r o u g h Rustenburg and Zeerust to the Botswana border at Skilpdahek.

Bakwena was the rst company in South Africa to offer a system of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) and successfully implemented ETC using e-tags with the same basic technology as the Open Road Tolling system (ORT) that is being deployed on the Gauteng freeways.

Bakwena currently operates two

trafc control centres on behalf of SANRAL, the Mantsole Trafc Control Centre (MTCC) and Bapong Trafc Control Centre (BTTC), to ensure that vehicles using the roads are not overloaded and are roadworthy.

The MTCC is the agship of trafc control centres in South Africa and controls truck loading on the N1 and R101 to reduce wear and tear on the road and the potential for accidents due to overloading. Based on Bakwena's success in managing the MTCC, SANRAL subsequently contracted Bakwena to carry out the same function at the BTCC on the N4.

Owing to an increase in trafc volumes, Bakwena has built dual carriageways in various areas along the route to achieve a better ow of trafc that reduces travelling time.

Bakwena sponsored the research and publication of 'The Platinum Road Book' written by Peter Delmar to add value to the driving experiences of

customers who use the Bakwena roads, to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and to increase the appreciation of very important elements of South Africa's heritage in this area. Since its launch in 2013, and in response to the positive feedback received, Bakwena extended a further sponsorship for 'The Platinum Road Book' to be developed into a mobile app.

The app works using the GPS location of the device that the traveller is using. Based on the location of the traveller, the app will automatically start telling the anecdotal stories of certain points along the N1 and N4 as the traveller approaches them.

Bakwena constantly monitors trafc, analyses trends, proactively takes corrective action, assesses whether infrastructure needs to be enhanced to increase safety and provides a 24/7 route-assistance and customer-care service – all to create a safer driving experience. In addition, when

certain trafc thresholds are reached, additional lanes and intersection improvements are implemented to ensure that trafc ow is maintained at satisfactory levels.

The upgrading of the N1 between the Proefplaas and Zambezi interchanges was completed successfully in May 2013. This contract provided four lanes in both directions which ties in with the GFIP lane conguration. The construction cost was R240million (Excl VAT).

The upgrading of the N1 between the Zambezi interchange and Pumulani Plaza commenced in August 2013 and included the provision of a third lane from the Zambezi interchange up to the Pumulani Plaza and the widening of the Zambezi Bridge to accommodate the three lanes in both directions. The work was successfully completed by December 2014 at a cost of R130 million.

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YEARS OF SUCCESS ON ROAD SAFETY

The contract for the rehabilitation of national route, N1 Section 23, between Pienaarsrivier and Bela-Bela, (km 13.4 to km 42.6) commenced on 7 January 2014 and currently being completed.

The tender period for this contract is 18 months. The contract makes provision for 310mm deep milling of the slow lane and construction of a 200mm stabilised sub-base in identied areas. This is followed by a 110mm bitumen treated base and 40mm asphalt overlay with rolled-in chips. On the remaining sections where no sub-base is required, 110 mm deep milling of the existing slow lane will be done and replaced with 110 mm bitumen-treated base followed by a 40 mm asphalt overlay with rolled-in chips. A geotextile (GlassGrid) will be placed in the bitumentreated base. This project is one of the largest projects in the world that is using GlassGrid as

part of a rehabilitation project. A subsurface drain will also be installed in both directions over the full extent of the contract to assist with managing the high water table in this area. In line with the Concession Contract's geometric standards, the grade of the super-elevation will also be improved during this contract with 2% increased to 3% - where applicable. The contract was completed the end of March 2015 well within the construction period and budget. The cost of this project was R275 million.

The upgraded works are being extended in 2015 to include the upgrading of Sefako Makghato Drive Interchange to improve capacity constraints at the interchange terminals.

Bakwena has completed the second section of the additional carriageway on the N4 between the Brits West Interchange (R512) and Buffelspoort Interchange. The contract entailed building a second

carriageway with bridges, as well as lengthening of existing bridges, culverts and interchange improvements to cater for the new carriageway.

The total cost of this contract was ± R380 million and the dual carriageway was opened in midNovember 2014.

The second phase of the rehabilitation of the N4 between Swartruggens and Rustenburg commenced in July 2013 and was successfully completed by December 2014. The total project cost was approximately R200 million.

The entire road from the town of Zeerust through to Groot Marico will be rehabilitated in 20152017.The entire road section will be rehabilitated. This project started in April 2015 at a cost of approximately R250 million for the current phase.

At Bakwena road safety is our priority. Bakwena's accident statistics for the rst quarter of 2015 are very encouraging as no

fatalities were recorded on N1 in January through to April. In 2014 on the N4 we had 18 fatalities between January to March and 6 on the N1, in 2015 there were 3 fatalities on the N4 and none on the N1 during the same period.

There were no fatalities over the 2015 Easter period.

The Tshwane Metro and other trafc authorities have worked closely with Bakwena and PtOps route patrollers and are visible on the N1N4. Accesses to the highway have been closed off, pedestrian fence erected on N1 north of Zambezi plaza which has resulted in positive road safety results for the rst quarter of 2015.

Accurate and timeous reporting of incidents and accidents are improving with the implementation of the new national RIMS (Road Incident Management System) framework from government administered by SANRAL.

Aug 2015

AURIS SHINES BRIGHTER WITH NEW COLOURS

Toyota is synonymous with lifetime reliability one can expect from a car, the second most valuable asset after a house. The recently launched new Toyota Auris hatchback has once again shown why the discontinuation of the RunX in South Africa by Toyota was not a uke. The Auris offers a sharper design, improved interior quality as well as a more rened driving experience.

Exterior Styling The new Toyota Auris has received new front and rear styling and appears to sit lower than before. The frontend features chrome 'wings' which emerge from a thinner upper grille with a more prominent Toyota emblem.

The lower grille runs the width of the car with a chrome accent strip framing the centre section and widening into the fog light housing.

Viewed from the side, the new

Auris features long overhangs as well as a new shark n roof antenna. The new Auris rides on turbine-inspired 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, a redesigned bumper emphasises the width of the car while the rear lamp clusters have also been redesigned.

Two new colours, including Citrus Metallic and Blue Metallic are on offer.

Interior Styling The interior of the new Auris has been improved with a new dashboard with soft touch surfaces. The Auris also benets from a new central audio visual display which incorporates a CD/DVD, Radio, Bluetooth, Aux/USB functionality and reversing camera. The instrument binnacle is more sporty with a tubed tachometer and speedometer dials anking a new 4.2-inch colour TFT multi-information screen

available for the Auris Xr derivative.

Interior details such as the air vents, door handles and gear lever now have a more highquality appearance and there's the choice of different upholstery designs, including leather for the Xr derivative.

The new Auris benets from an improved suspension and steering setup which has contributed to better ride comfort and handling. Toyota has also taken the time to do some soundproong in an effort to reduce noise reaching the cabin.

E n g i n e C h o i c e Three powertrains will be offered on the new Auris. The rst is a 1.3-litre petrol engine offering 73 kW and 128 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption for this engine is rated at 5.8L/100km. Buyers can also opt for the 1.6-litre petrol engine with 97 kW and 160 Nm torque. In manual guise, this engine consumes 6.2L/100km while the CVT transmission returns a gure of 6.0L/100km. The facelifted Auris 1.8 Hybrid will also be offered later this year and will be launched in South Africa come September 2015.

The X and Xi derivatives are offered with the 1.3 and 1.6 engines. Features at this trim

level include Bluetooth, follow-me-home headlights, shark n antenna, leather steering wheel and gear lever, electric power steering, air conditioner, dual front and side airbags, remote central locking, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD, seatbelt warning for all occupants, RDS audio four-speaker system, electric windows with D r i v e r O n e - To u c h a n d steering switches. The X model is shod with 15-inch steel wheels while the Xi model is equipped with 16inch alloys.

Price Toyota Auris X R223 700 Toyota Auris Xi R249 100 Toyota Auris Xs R259 800 Toyota Auris Xr R287 700 Toyota Auris Xr CVT R301 700 The new Auris benets from a three-year/100 000 km warranty. All Auris models come standard with a veyear/ 90 000 km service plan as well as 24-hour To y o t a C a r e R o a d s i d e Assistance.

Aug 2015

SUZUKI CIAZ OFFERS A LOT MORE FOR LITTLE TO PAY

Fans of Suzuki looking for something suited to city living will be pleased to know that Ciaz sedan has hit South Africa.

Coming in at 4490mm in length and 1736mm in width, the Suzuki Ciaz is a much larger sedan than most of its local competitors. This size advantage continue in its 15inch steel or 16-inch alloy wheels, the latter which comes with 15-inch rims accompanying by 185/65 R15 tyres, while the alloy wheels on the latter come with 195/55 R16 tyres. The boot also boosts a respectable 495 litres, and ve adults can t comfortably in the car's interior.

Spacious and comfortable A commitment to addition s p a c e c o n ti n u e s o n th e inside, with the Ciaz offering special nooks and crannies for storage of commonly used items. Both the rear and front doors have bottle holders, sunglasses can be stored in an overhead console, and a there is a covered compartment at the bottom of the centre stack, which also boasts a 12V power socket, USB and analogue auxiliary inputs.

Performance When it comes to power, the Ciaz offers a perfectly respectable 1.4-litre normally aspirated petrol engine that offers 70kW and 130Nm in t e r m s o f p o w e r. F u e l consumption comes in at 5.4 litres per 100km for the vespeed manual model and 5.5 l/100km for the four-speed automatic.

Safety Features Safety features are pretty decent as the Ciaz is standard with ABS with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and emergency braking assistance (EBA). Also standard are dual front airbags, inertia reel seatbelts front and rear, and integrated alarm/immobiliser and childproof rear door locks.

The entry spec GL comes with a cloth interior where the GLX upgrades to leather upholstery with a leather steering wheel. The top GLX model also get 16-inch alloys thrown at it and fog lamps bolted onto the front bumper.

The GLX also gets a chrome gear shift knob, while additional illumination includes rear reading lights and front footwell lighting.

Pricing

Suzuki Ciaz 1.4 GL Manual R179 900 Suzuki Ciaz 1.4 GLX Manual R199 900

1.4 GLX Automatic R214 900

Aug 2015 July 2015

THE YOUTHFUL MARKET GET BLESSED BY SPLASH

The busy compact car market in South Africa continues to welcome new models from virtually all carmakers trading in this country. Suzuki Auto South Africa has for their part added a new model to the local market, in the form of the Suzuki Splash.

The youthful market as the targeted group will be further enticed by the new Suzuki Splash, which offers offers generous space due to its tall rooine and long wheelbase, notwithstanding its compact category. The Splash is aimed at the medium entry-level, between the Suzuki Alto and the Suzuki Swift hatchback.

Suzuki SA marketing manager Fracois van Eeden says about the model: “The new Suzuki Splash provides a level of space and practicality

not usually available in the minicar segment. But it's also fun to drive, thanks to its agile road manners and composed ride.

"At the same time, its efcient drivetrain keeps running costs low.”

The engine The new Suzuki Splash is tted with the familiar 1.2-litre engine that does service in the entry-level Swift hatchback range and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while a fours p e e d a u t o m a t i c transmission is available as an option. This 1.2-litre unit offers 63 kW of power and 113 Nm of torque while achieving a combined fuel consumption gure of only 5.6-litres / 100km.’

Model Range A total of three models make up the new Suzuki Splash range. The entry-level Splash 1.2 GA is the most affordable option and comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. Features on this model include a digital clock, air-conditioning, keyoperated central-locking, cloth seats, 60/40 split rear seats, ABS and dual airbags.

The Splash 1.2 GL can be had with either a ve speed manual or four speed automatic transmission. this model is distinguished with color-coded door handles, front fog lamps and a 'sporty' rear spoiler. This model features a rev counter, large s p e e d o m e t e r, R a d i o / C D player with four speakers, auxiliary/USB inputs and

audio controls on the threespoke steering wheel. The GL model also benets from k e y l e s s e n t r y, e l e c t r i c windows, heated rear screen with wip/wash system and an stowage tray under front passenger seat. ABS and dual airbags are standard on this model too.

Prices Suzuki Splash 1.2i GA M/T R124 900 Suzuki Splash 1.2i GL M/T R134 900 Suzuki Splash 1.2i GL A/T R149 900 All models sold with a threeyear/100 000 km warranty and 2-year/30 000 km service plan. Scheduled services are at 15 000 km intervals.

Aug 2015

VW UP! DESTINED FOR UPWARD MOBILITY

When VW took a massive gamble 10 years ago with the discontinuation of the popula City Golf, the carmaker would not have anticipated they would be richly rewarded through the hugely popular Polo and Polo Vivo makes in South Africa.

And South Africa has become the new happy hunting ground for small compact models for city driving. This is where VW has unleashed the Volkswagen up! to ght its battles, below the weight devisions of the Polo and Polo Vivo.

Volkswagen promises its new

compact city car is set to deliver as much roominess as possible measuring 3.54 meters long, 1.64 m wide and 1.48 m tall with a wheelbase of 2.42 m. Boot space is 251 litres while total cargo space (with the rear seats down) is a decent 951 litres.

In South Africa the up! is available in two three-door versions – the Take up! and Move up! Both derivatives are powered by a one-litre, threecylinder petrol engine that delivers 55kW and 95 Nm of torque, and which drives the front wheels through a vespeed manual gearbox. VW

claims fuel consumption to sit at 4.7-litres/100km.

Take up!

Key features of the Take up! include ABS anti-lock brakes with Hydraulic Brake Assist, driver and front passenger airbags (plus front side head/thorax airbags), two rear three-point seatbelts and height-adjustable head restraints, warning buzzer for front and rear seats if belt unfastened.

The model also comes with ISOFIX xtures and top-tether ttings for mounting suitable child seats in the rear, height adjustable steering wheel, manually adjustable door mirrors, manual air conditioner, daytime running lights, rear windscreen wiper, two rear seats with one-piece folding backrest, and 14-inch steel wheels with 165/70 R14 tyres.

Move up!

In addition to the features found in the Take up! , the Move up! is highlighted by front electric windows, remote

central locking, a two-speaker CD/MP3 audio system, electrically-adjustable and heated mirrors as well as height-adjustable front seats that also slide to offer easy access to the rear compartment. The car is additionally tted with bodycoloured mirrors and door handles and both models (while tted with 14-inch steel wheels) can be optionally tted with 15-inch alloys.

With its "right" price for all it gives, the up! is destined to go up the popularity polls in South Africa.

Prices Volkswagen 1.0 MPI Take up! (55kW) R135 900 Volkswagen 1.0 MPI Move up!(55kW) R143 000 Prices come standard with a 3 year/ 120 000 km manufacturer warranty, a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty and 15 000 km service intervals.

Aug 2015

THE CABANAS IS THE PEOPLE'S HOTEL

With 380 rooms, the The Cabanas at Sun City was built to be a hotel for everyone, more so families. Families are the main deal at the Cabanas, as seen as seen by all 233 rooms designed to accommodate and entertainment this important unit of human life.

From the standard to higher rated rooms, all rooms are designed to offer the best facilities and services to help travelling families enjoy their holiday.

The Cabanas is known for its cheerful and informal atmosphere; from the colourful dĂŠcor to the supervised kiddies' play area and family-friendly restaurants at the Palm Terrace.

It is also centrally located near popular outdoor kids' activities, with its rolling lawns leading to the thrills of Waterworld and a short stroll takes you to Kamp Kwena, with its children's centre,

playground and farmyard animals.

A free shuttle is available around the clock to ferry guests to other venues of fun and entertainment around the Sun City resort. You can

choose to go to the main Entertainment Centre for movies, gaming arcade and child-friendly restaurants.

The Cabanas Pool Bar is another popular facility, situated on a terrace directly

beside the gorgeous Cabanas pool. The pool is surrounded by sun loungers and watched over by lifeguards.

However the fun place the kids would love is the Treasure Island Snack Bar. Here light meals, snacks and ice creams are served. It is an easy spot to grab lunch between activities or a comfortable place to while away an afternoon.

Its convenient location is perfect for poolside refreshments and it has lovely views over the rolling lawns down to the lakeshore for sundowners before dinner.

All the rooms at The Cabanas have features such as Wi-Fi, t e a - a n d c o ff e e - m a k i n g facilities, air conditioning, a safe and a television.

Paraplegic rooms have more features to assist wheelchairbound guests to have a pleasant stay.

The Cabana is priced lower than the Main Hotel, which gives it the reputation of being the people's hotel.

Aug 2015

SUN CITY HOTEL, THE MAIN DEAL AT THE FAMOUS RESORT

When the world famous resort was opened back in 1979, the original hotel was the anchor which held the complex together. Though the resort has exapnded to include newer hotels and entertainment centres, the main hotel is still the entry point into the world of wonder that Sun City it.

Affectionately called the grand dame, the main hotel is perfectly positioned for discerning guests wanting to soak up the sun around a glorious pool, pamper their senses in a spa, or improve their handicap on a championship golf course.

The hotel hosts a selection of top-notch restaurants, the ď€ nest casino salon privĂŠs and

a cabaret theatre.

Overlooking the legendary Gary Player Golf Course, which is home to the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge, the Sun City Hotel is a stroll away from the popular Gary Player Country Club, with its gym, spa, restaurant and pro shop.

Sun City Hotel is ideal for days of indulging your favourite pastimes and nights of wining, d i n i n g a n d glamorous thrills at the tables.

The hotel has a total of 340 rooms, all of which look out over

the swimming pool, rolling lawns and lush gardens. Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a television, safe and mini bar,

and plush en suite bathrooms.

Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available on request (subject to availability), as are interleading rooms. In addition to several restaurants and snack bars, the Sun City Hotel offers 24-hour in-room dining.

The hotel is welcoming allyear round but booking is essential as competition for rooms is heightened by international interest.

It's worse on high seasons, and when there are international sports events or conferences. After all these years, the glamorous grand dame is still shining bright, despite new competition all around her.

Aug 2015

MBOMBELA UNITED CROWNED 2015 SAFAABC MOTSEPE LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Mbombela United (Mpumalanga) are the national champions of the 2015 SAFA/ABC Motsepe League after they defeated Mthatha Bucks (Eastern Cape) 2-1 in playoffs nal at the De Beers Stadium in Kimberley, Northern Cape on Sunday, 26 July 2015.

Both sides have been promoted to the National First Division (NFD) and were contesting for the national championship.

Mbombela United walked away with gold medals, a trophy and a cheque of one million rand while Mthatha Bucks had to settle for silver medals and ve-hundredthousand rand cheque for their efforts.

The Eastern Cape side broke just 19 minutes into the match from the penalty spot after relentlessly attacking the Mbombela goal area, evening hitting the woodwork in the process. Nkani Zwane beat the keeper to give his side the lead.

But Isaac Nana restored parity in the 32nd minute going into the half time break.

The second stanza almost went all the way – and as everyone was preparing for a penalty shootout to decide the w i n n e r, I n k y M a s u k u o f Mbombela United struck a killer blow on the stroke of full

time – breaking the hearts of the Mthatha Bucks players and bench.

The three minutes added by the referee seemed too long for Mbombela and too short for the Eastern Cape side.

The nal whistle was met with great celebration by Mbombela while Mthatha Bucks side looked dejected as it ended 2-1.

“We have said before the nal

that our preparations went very well and this is the result.

We were solid again today and played as a team. I am very happy with this achievement and will really set us up nicely as the NFD is starting in just a few weeks. I am proud of my players and the technical team for the sterling work they have done.

I am even speechless,” said Sikhumbuzo Matsebula,

Chairman of Mbombela United.

After ve matches in the playoffs, United hasn't lost drawing 1-all against Roses United.

SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, accompanied by Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the Vice Chairperson of the Motsepe Foundation, were in attendance to hand over the prizes to the winners.

Meanwhile Moses Spandeel of Hungry Lions (Northern Cape) was presented with a trophy for scooping the Top Goal Scorer Award with six goals in the tournament. The awards ceremony for the tournament has been scheduled for Monday, 3 August where among others the Player of the Tournament will be announced.

Aug 2015

DA GAMA IMPRESSED BY HIS CHARGES AHEAD OF SATURDAY SHOWDOWN WITH ZIM

SA U23 mentor Owen Da Gama said he was looking beyond Zimbabwe after watching his side dismantle a visiting Rwanda National team 2-0 in a practice game at UJ Stadium on Tuesday night.

Two rst half goals by in form Keagan Dolly and Siphiwe Khambule gave Da Gama's high iers a perfect night as the bigger and older Rwandans chased shadows the whole evening.

“This was an almost perfect showing from the boys; they are gelling at the right time ahead of Saturday's game and I am impressed by the allround performance of most of the players.

“I am looking beyond Zimbabwe and the 8-Nation tournament in Senegal. It has been a while since South Africa were last at the

Olympics and I think this team has what it takes to go all the w a y. T h e y a r e s h o w i n g h u n g e r, p u r p o s e a n d determination to achieve something for the country and their careers,” he added.

The U23 play Zimbabwe on Saturday night at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg in the return leg after the rst leg ended in a 1-1 draw at Rufaro Stadium a fortnight ago. The Saturday game kicks off at 20h15.

“I don't want to dwell on the Zimbabwe game at Rufaro; that was the rst half, now we are heading into the nal critical phase on Saturday and I am relishing the prospect of that game.”

Da Gama has also praised the Premier Soccer League for releasing all the players he needs for the second leg.

“I would like to thank the entire PSL set up and in particular the clubs that released their players, the Chairman of the league and our Technical

D i r e c t o r N e i l To v e y f o r ensuring we have all the material we need for the second leg,” said Da Gama.