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LEGACY IN JEOPARDY
In an article which dates back to the 1950s, it was claimed by Mrs. Shepstone (wife of the then Administrator of Natal), “Maritzburg has set an example in the provision of homes for the aged.” Now almost 62 years later residents are aggrieved by the treatment they are receiving at the well known “Allison's Homes” — situated in the CBD. Once again residents are infuriated by the treatment received towards them as well as their families. With claims of human rights being violated and the second complaint by the Allison's Homes community, this cannot be overlooked. Earlier this year, residents came forward stating that they felt like “prisoners” at the homes as their gate remotes had been confiscated for almost a year. Management backed these allegations up by “misuse” as families had been making duplicates of the controls and this went against the homes security measures. Ten months later residents feel a “breach” in their privacy as well as daily activities.
some of us have never had before. We are too old to be looking for a new home.”
hope that they will be brought back in the future and the press is unable to reach him to receive or are given further reasoning as to why we any statement or feedback on the complaints by the residents. Residents are eager to see the have lost out on this privilege.” response by Mr Sutherland. The home boasts a However, Pearl Westwood, a resident at the legacy since the early 1930s and it is sad to say home for the past 12 years says enough is The Galaxy News had attended an event at that they are letting it fall away by ill-treatment enough. “We are tired of feeling like prisoners Epworth school where we captured a few and violating rights of their residents. for the past year and we can’t live in these moments of the residents thoroughly enjoying inhumane and unbearable conditions. We are the show as well as in awe of the performance “We have facilities that are easy to use, in good reprimanded like children if we “break” the by the learners. Residence were thrilled to see order and accessible to us all but what good is rules. For instance when my granddaughter this and an emotional grandma said, “I am so it when we as residents are afraid to lose all our visited for longer than half an hour, I was hauled grateful for this experience and I hope to be joy over our rights? We are scared as to how into the managers office and ‘shouted at.'” around for this next year however I was much further this will escalate, we are old and saddened that there were people who missed deserve respect, love and care.” “My granddaughter parked behind my car and out on this event. Some people choose not to was not obstructing anyone. Yes, she did stay attend and some cannot come because of their longer than half an hour but I was called in and conditions or sometimes for reasons that we do Residents stand together in good faith and hope that the committee will come to a told that she could not park her car there for not know of.” decision before 2017 that will enable them to that long,” she said. On numerous accounts, be comfortable and happy once again. families have complained that parking outside To date Bill Sutherland, current manger at the is dangerous and their have been car break-ins homes has been on leave for the past weeks as well as hijacking. Yet the management refuses families to access the facility with their vehicles and arrived at a resolution that as one family member visits a resident another should wait in the car. Family members have opted not to visit their loved ones to ensure that they are not disciplined or further, evicted. With the festive season on its way and the crime rate on an annual hike it will become impossible or a further threat to the safety of residents families.
Last week, a car was scratched whilst parked outside the homes and the owner who was in to visit a family member was reminded that visitors vehicles are parked at At the time resident spokesperson Angela their own risk and nothing can be done to Scott, said that this causes an inconvenience accommodate the damages to any visitors for the residents as they are struggling from cars. The resident who asked to be anonymous the gates to their cottages with their groceries as well has stated that as far as the home goes and visitors are also forced to park on the road it is perfect. “We have everything we need in side irrespective of how dangerous it is.” Now, one facility and if we do not have it, it is brought ten months later and an escalation of anger of to us from caregivers, to shopping, entertainresidence as their pleads go unheard and ment, we receive everything. Some resources have intensified in the following months. have since become very limited as to when I first resided but that is not the issue, the Sources from the home who wish to be treatment we receive from management and anonymous told Galaxy News that they are the unreasonable rules are the issue.” petrified to address the living condition with management as they are scared to lose their homes. “We have been warned that if we “Like Mrs Westwood said to the other came forward to the media or if members of newspapers she had a sponsor who would the committee were to find out who let out the provide us with a meal as well as music so that 'dirty laundry,” we would be evicted immediwe could fellowship once a month but this was ately. This is our home and we have built our also stopped and we haven't had this in a lives and a bond with the residents here that while.” Residents miss these get-togethers and
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The SPCA NEEDS YOUR HELP
1.The SPCA needs extra funds to continue helping the animals in Pietermaritzburg. We will be having a Christmas Market on the 3rd December on the SPCA grounds , starting at 8 am. We have a lot of animals coming into the SPCA and they will be happy for any assistance. For any queries on direct deposits or debit orders contact the PMB SPCA on 033 386 9267. 2.Santa Cause for Paws is a yearly drive to collect animal food, blankets and general things to take care of dogs and cats. With a love for animals Elisha Dasarath, has joined in with Cause for Paws and picked the Pietermaritzburg SPCA as the beneficiary of all collections that she receives. With only 2 weeks left she pleas that the community help her to pledge to this worthy cause. Santa Cause for Paws drop off point is LC Packaging in Mkondeni, 2B CB Downes Road. Final drop off, and closing date for the raffle is 3 Dec 2016. Raffle will be done at the SPCA Christmas Market on the 3rd of Dec 2016 at the SPCA. Email Elisha on elishamaharaj15@yahoo.com
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DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
To mark November as Diabetes Awareness Month, NetCare St Anne’s had partnered with Diabetes Nurse Educator, Kate Bristow and her team. Free glucose screenings and education was provided to the public on the 14 November at the hospital.
More than 300 million people have diabetes, and every year the figure grows by seven million. Almost 80% of diabetes deaths occur in the lower and middle income countries, including South Africa.
Beneficiaries returned home empty handed on November 1, 2016 from the Pietermaritzburg SASSA offices with no answers as to why they did not receive their monies. They were asked to return on November 2, 2016. The 100 or so beneficiaries where told that the SASSA computer systems were down and to date have still not received any monies.
See page 10 for more on Diabetes Awareness.
‘’After visiting the offices twice three weeks back, at first they told us we will be paid in January 2017, then they changed their tune. They said we should check at the end of the month. I will go and check but I am scared of the outcome, “said Mahlengi Dludla, who receives child grants of R720 a month and is now just hoping for the best by the end of the month for her family. “What do we do if we do not receive any monies at all for November? When our children are hungry? When they told us they have a problem with their computer, we questioned how that happens. They said there are many people who are getting paid and that is causing the systems to shut down.”
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Hopeful Dludla will be at the SASSA offices at the end of the month expectant of receiving R1440 for her family.
CELEBRATING CONVERGING 51 YEARS IN FASHION EXCELLENCE!
The School of Fashion Design presented their 51st anniversary celebration in Fashion Excellence this weekend with yet another dazzling event at the City Hall. Headed by Priscilla Bhika, the school has served in educating the community in the exhilarating world of fashion, dressmaking and designing. Priscilla Bhika has put the term “ Fashion Industry” on the map and has given Fashion a whole new meaning – one of unparalleled glamour and prestige that has been an integral part of her success as well as the successes of those who have been a part of this glitzy industry throughout the years. The audience was treated to a spectacular evening, where style and creativity merged, featuring the most formidable collections of First and Second Year Graduates. Highlights on the runway included eco-chic, evening wear, haute couture and unique contemporary designs all Choreographed in outstanding sequels by Graduates and Models of Irene’s Modelling Agency. Pictures by Johnathan Burton.
encouraging her as this competition is not an easy competition. The pressure and the challenges it brings every week may be daunting, yet she constantly delivers her best. With Vincent Bones having won from Eagle Christian Centre, the pressure was on Noma to do well and she has risen to the challenge. Expectations are high that Noma will bring the most coveted title in the music industry in SA back home once again.
“Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate globally. It is a complex, chronic condition that affects all areas of a person’s life and requires high quality care. To this end diabetes education is of critical importance and should be considered an integral part of diabetes prevention and care.” says diabetes specialist nurse, Kate Bistrow.
BENEFICIARIES GROW WEARY Requests for explanations from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) remain unanswered while some Pietermaritzburg go almost a month without receiving their monthly stipend.
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PMB’S NOMA HAS IDOLS 2016 IN SIGHT Pietermaritzburg’s own, Noma Khumalo, is following the footsteps of former Idols SA Season 10 winner, Vincent Bones, from Eagle Christian Center. Noma Khumalo needs the city’s support one last time to grab the title of Idols SA season 12 winner. Student teacher, Noma, may love children, but music is in her blood. The 22 year-old from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, lives with her parents and younger brother. She began her singing career when she performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and she also became the lead singer for Acoustiq Assassins before becoming a finalist on Idols SA season 12.
Noma is a talented individual and she makes music with the instrument she was born with – her voice. She is a gifted vocalist that has entertained audiences from across South Africa. Noma believes in doing the best she can do and doing it with excellence. Pietermaritzburg’s Idols contestant, Noma Khumalo will battle it out on Sunday with one other contestant as the competition heats up. She never seems to disappoint her fans. Noma just debuted her brand new single "Want It to Feel Like It Did With You" live on the show this past Sunday. You can download the official studio version on iTunes. A reserved Noma Khumalo blew us out of our seats when she sang Rihanna's Stay. Judging by her performance, we have no doubt that Noma will win this competition. Noma nearly brought Unathi to tears. "The universe was in alignment and God was showing off.." Said Unathi to Noma after that riveting performance and we couldn't agree more.
This Sunday, 27 November people from across the city will be gathered at Eagle Christian Centre at 5pm to watch the show as they support to our local heroine Noma. Voting lines for Idols SA finalist, close on Thursday. To vote for Noma to win Idols SA season 12, SMS the Noma attended Eagle Christian Centre as her place of worship and she also was involved as a number 04 to 37400 (SMS’s cost R1,50) or add Idols SA on WeChat and follow the prompts. volunteer. Her church and the lead, Pastor Voting lines close on Thursday at 10pm. Julian Naicker, have been supporting and
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It is finally summertime. Commemorating the longer, warmer and celebratory days. I have compiled a list of summer essentials to get you through this season.
Party Attire
Holiday Wear
LBD: The "Little black dress" (LBD) never fails. This classic piece always looks glamorous. Accessorise with chunky jewellery and a great pair of heels and you're good to go.
2 T-shirts 2 Tank Tops 2 Casual Shirts 1 Formal Top 1 Jacket
It's that time of the year again where we get to dress up as we bid farewell to this year. Be it for a work party of end of the year celebrations make sure you're prepared with some great formal outfit options.
Metallic: If you're one to stand out in a crowd a glittery metallic ensemble is for you. Suit: Push the fashion boundaries and wear a pants suit to a party. Look for a suit in a lightweight fabric, wear with a pretty camisole and pair with statement shoes. Casual: If the party you're invited to is laid back wear your favourite pair of jeans (dark denim is the dressier option) with a formal shirt or a pretty camisole. As a cover up add a longer length boyfriend blazer (not as structured as a suit blazer).
LBD
Packing for a holiday can always be a tricky task. Most of us are guilty of over packing and we don't end up wearing half the items. So if you're off to a warm destination this holiday here's a little packing guideline:
(Blazer, leather jacket or a denim jacket)
2 Jeans 1 Skirt 2 Shorts. 2 Dresses 1 pair of flat pumps. 1 pair of high heels 1 pair of flat Sandals 1 pair of sneakers. 2 swimsuits. Accessories
(necklaces x 2, earrings x 2, Belts x 2, handbags x 2 (one large tote and one sling bag) 1 large brimmed hat)
These items can be tweaked according to your destination and your taste. Also take neutral accessories that will match all items. By packing smartly you avoid paying overweight duties and you have space for any new items you purchase.
Suit
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Beach Essentials:
Beaches and pools are the ideal places to be during the sweltering summer days, here are some tips to make the most of your beach holiday.
Make sure to find a great swimsuit that flatters your body shape.
Beauty 101: no makeup, Makeup
As much as heavy contoured makeup looks are popular so are minimalistic makeup looks. Wearing sheer or very little makeup that makes you appear as if you not wearing any makeup. This is also known as the “no makeup” makeup trend and it has become incessantly popular over this year and these looks dominated fashion weeks. Designers decided to shy away from bold makeup and makeup artists created looks that enhanced the models features. To create this look you would need:
A very lightweight foundation, BB Cream or tinted moisturizer: Hourglass Body Shape (Big at the top and bottom but with a tiny defined waist): Look for This evens out and brightens up the halter neck bikini tops and high-cut bottoms. Don’t mix and match tops and bottoms, wear complexion. Concealer: Use a swimsuits that are one solid colour/print. concealer as extra Apple Body Shape (Curvy or full coverage if you have any figured): Wear bikini tops with thicker straps, high-cut bottoms or a full one piece swimsuit. pigmentation or dark You may wear a solid colour top with a printed under eye circles. Blush: Apply blush to bottom, as this will take away attention from the apples of your the top half of your body. Pear Body Shape (Smaller upper body with a cheeks to add a pop of colour to your face. fuller bottom)- Mix and match bikinis and wear Bronzer: Use bronzer to add some warmth to the face. Bronzer can also be applied all over the eyelids. high-cut bottoms in a solid colour to appear Mascara: To curl your lashes and open up your eyes slimmer, with a printed top that diverts A nude or pink lipstick that’s the closest shade to your attention to the top half of your body. Athletic/Rectangle body Shape (Straight up natural lip colour, or you can just use clear or pink gloss. and down-no curves): If you have an athletic figure wear silhouettes that create the illusion If you have a few minutes to spare… of curves. Look for triangle bikini tops, bikini tops and bottoms that have ruffles on them. If Fill in your brows with a brow powder or pencil. you have long torso don’t wear a one piece Eyeliner on the inner rim of your eye. Instead of going for the costume. usual black or brown try using a white or nude shade, this opens up the eyes. Swimwear cover ups are also essential purchases especially if the need arises to be somewhere where swimwear isn’t appropriate Most of the products used could ideally be applied with your fingers and you would only need 5-10 minutes for applicaattire. Swimwear cover ups can be pretty tion. It is also a classic look and can be used whenever you chiffon dresses, kimono throw overs or are pressed for time and is a great everyday work look as sarongs. well. Wide brimmed hats are must haves although The “no-makeup” makeup look is perfect for the summer SPF is and essential it is important to have and holiday months as there is little effort required, and it is added protection from the harmful rays. ideal for the warmer weather.
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All Sunfresh natural breads are made to baking standards using only the best available South African ingredients. Sunfresh breads are made to the the highest quality and yet remain affordable for the public. And will remain this way.
Sunfresh is commited to selling affordable bread to the community. The community will experience a drop in bread pricing across Pietermaritzburg and other parts of Kwa- Zulu Natal since Sunfresh has opened.
CONTACT CYPRIAN DUMA 079 503 4590 EX SUNSHINE BAKERY
Since Sunfresh has opened, other bakeries will be forced to drop their pricing as Sunfresh will dominate the bread markets because of their quality breads sold at low prices. With Sunfresh’s low prices, the poorer communities will now afford to have a fresh loaf of bread on their table daily. Sunfresh breads are now available at selected stores.
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BE WARY OF THOSE PHONE CALLS! A SCAM appearing to be targeting people possibly older persons - with landlines, has been brought to the attention of Galaxy News. The victim of the following is known to Galaxy News but for obvious reasons wishes to remain anonymous.
THE 'SILENT KILLER' DIABETES is recognised as the world's fastest growing chronic condition and is commonly known as the 'silent killer'. In KwaZulu-Natal, the disease is endemic, with more sufferers than in any other province in South Africa. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce enough of the blood glucose lowering hormone, insulin, or is unable to use it effectively. The pancreas is the gland which produces insulin which carries the sugar in the blood to the cells. In diabetes, the pancreas either fails to supply enough insulin or it doesn't work properly. There are two types of diabetes - Type 1 occurs when a person's immune system damages their insulin-producing cells, so they no longer produce enough insulin for their body. Type 1 diabetes generally begins in childhood or adolescence, although it can occur at any age. People with Type 1 diabetes are treated with multiple daily injections of insulin.
One of the important ways to manage diabetes is through your diet. Eat regular meals and snacks, based around starchy carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes, pasta, rice and cereals. Cut down on sugar, salt and fats by choosing lean cuts of meat and lower fat dairy products, and eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Cut out, or limit, alcohol consumption and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Check labels on foods carefully and choose those that do not feature sugar in the first three ingredients. Regular exercise is very important and should be taken three to four times a week for 20 to 50 minutes. Other ideas for everyday exercise include skipping daily - 50 - 100 skips; using the stairs instead of taking the lift; walking to the shops or parking further away. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so it is a good opportunity to get yourself tested, as people often have diabetes without being aware of it. Some symptoms which could indicate that you have diabetes include: r r r r r r r r
About a month ago, the woman, a widow in her late 60's, received a phone call on her landline, from a person identifying himself as an employee of Microsoft, advising that her computer had been hacked into. At first, being suspicious, the woman questioned the caller, who asked if she was the owner and user of the home computer, and that she should go to her computer and switch it on, after which she would be taken through a process to rectify the matter. This she did, but still feeling it could be a scam, she kept on querying the authenticity of the caller, who eventually said he would call his supervisor. This 'supervisor' was very credible and even invited her to visit them at their offices, giving the street address in Johannesburg. He suggested that the hackers were foreigners who would be able to access all her personal details and information. After almost an hour and becoming increasingly worried about invasion of her privacy, the woman reluctantly gave bank details to the supervisor so that an amount of about R300 could be transferred to install a programme to resolve the matter.
inconvenience of having to change debit and credit card accounts. "I felt very stupid and cross with myself for having been duped," the woman told Galaxy News. "But in spite of my misgivings they were smooth operators and very convincing." However, this was not the end of the story. A few weeks later, this same woman received another phone call with a similar message from the caller. Being now more alert, she said she didn't own a computer and she was not interested. The line went dead. There was a further phone call a few days later, also on the landline, from someone saying they were from her bank (giving the name of the bank). The caller said that someone was trying to take a large amount of money from her credit card and that she should get her cell phone. The woman told Galaxy News: "As you can imagine, by this time I was becoming quite angry. I told the person that my bank never phones me on my landline, which is true, and that I didn't believe him and I would prefer to go into the bank personally to sort it out rather than do anything over the phone". At this, the line went dead.
"I'd just like to warn people to be very aware of any unsolicited calls on your landline, which cannot be traced or recorded. My feeling is that these people Fortunately, her bank picked up on it and the card get your number from the phone book and as most division phoned to say that someone was young people today only have cell phones, the attempting to withdraw monies from her account chances are that those with landlines are more likely much more than the amount mentioned. As a result, to be senior citizens, who are targeted because of no money was lost but the victim had the their vulnerability."
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MOTORING PAGES San Francisco is Maven’s ninth city.
General Motors is bringing its car-sharing program to San Francisco where car ownership is quickly being displaced by alternatives. The automaker said that it’s bringing Maven, a program that includes renting cars by the hour, to San Francisco, its ninth U.S. city. Maven debuted in January and is already available in Ann Arbor, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C.
MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS PICKUP PREVIEW It’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz’s Vans division will begin production of its X-Class pickups in late 2017 and that South Africa is one of the chosen markets. The Vans Division is M-B’s light commercial vehicles section; not to be confused with M-B Commercial Vehicles that builds hulking big trucks.
the town and doing the shopping, will at this stage be called “Stylish Explorer.” Hopefully M-B will move away from silly Chinese-sounding names by launch date. The mean beast with 35- x 11.5-inch tyres, and a winch on the front bumper, will go (please, no!) by the name “Powerful Adventurer.”
Much has been written and much of that is superficial, so here’s what we know so far:
There will probably be some 4x2s in the mix, but the top version will have 4Matic all-wheel drive spiced up with an electronic traction system, a transfer case with reduction gear and two differential locks. The traction system and electrically operated on-demand differential locks channel power to where traction is best. Under extreme off-road conditions, the rear- and inter-axle differentials can be locked, making it possible to safely master difficult obstacles and inclines.
The pickups were developed under strategic co-operation with the Renault-Nissan (and now also Mitsubishi) alliance and will be built at Nissan’s Barcelona plant for Europe, Australia-New Zealand and South Africa. Latin American versions are to be manufactured in Córdoba, Argentina, from 2018 onward. A recent product of this co-operative arrangement is the current range of Smart cars.
Both will be luxury vehicles fitted with leather The ladder frame chassis apparently comes from upholstery and upmarket trim, C- and V-Class Nissan Navara but all panels and fittings are pure M-B. components, high-end infotainment systems, Mercedes me connectivity services and the same Three engines will be available - most likely a 3.0-litre levels of safety equipment as the company’s sedans. V6, a 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel and a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol. Power figures have yet to be Interior trim, standard kit and options will be “tuned” to revealed. All MBSA admits to, so far, is that the most each vehicle’s intended market, with Stylish Explorer powerful engine will be a V6 diesel. With this engine, being more luxurious and Powerful Adventurer styled load capacity will be 1.1 tons and maximum towing more ruggedly. Whichever way each one might swing, mass will be 3500 kg. the goal is for both to exude a “welcome home’ feeling for traditional M-B buyers. There will be two models, both double-cabs. The civilian version, intended for school runs, going out on International launch date is given as “late 2017.”
The program consists of three services; a city-based plan that rents GM cars by the hour through a mobile app, one for urban apartment dwellers, and peer-to-peer car sharing that it first introduced in Germany. In San Francisco, customers will only have access to Maven City that lets them rent one of 60 cars at more than 30 sites in the city; starting with the Financial
District, Embarcadero, South of Market Area, and the Mission District. Pricing will start at $8 per hour including insurance and fuel. Maven customers can rent Chevrolet models including Volt, Malibu, and Cruze, as well as luxury Cadillacs such as Escalade. It will compete with similar services in the city: Getaround, Turo, and City CarShare. Since July, Lyft’s Express Drive program lets Lyft drivers rent General Motors cars so that they can drive for the ride-hailing company. General Motors announced in January that it had invested $500 million in Lyft and that the two companies would work on self-driving car technology and other programs, like Express Drive, together. Including the Express Drive program, General Motors says that Maven customers have already driven 15 million miles (24-m km).
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THE 2016 RENAULT CAPTUR SUNSET EDITION Rounding out the engine line-up for Renault’s Captur range of small Crossovers is the Alliance’s K9K, 1.5-litre, turbodiesel that joined the introductory pair of petrol motors this past July. Renault’s most-sold engine worldwide, it boasts significantly reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (up to 35 percent lower). The secret is in the innovative turbocharging architecture that simplifies air admission for higher output.
As a final flourish, soupçons of amber are drizzled artistically onto the steering wheel too.
The gear shift is smooth and positive, there is plenty of space for big left feet to reach the footrest, steering is light and easy, the dials are clear and the seven-inch touch screen with its half-dozen menus is straightforward. Thankfully, music volume and air controls remain separate and consist of simple buttons and knobs. The car feels solidly built and fit Like the 900 cc turbopetrol motor, it develops 66 and finish is good. Dash and door panels are of kilowatts, which doesn’t sound like much, but the hard plastic but so are those in some more secret is in the Newton-metres. There are 220 of expensive vehicles. All that this will cost you, above them; 63 percent more than you get with the little the price of a regular diesel Dynamique, is R2500. petrol motor. Without getting boringly technical, this Considering that’s the normal surcharge for a thing pulls like two big carthorses, not just one. metallic paint job, the upgrade is actually free, so grab and enjoy while there are still some available. Trotting along at 2300 rpm at 120 km/h in top (fifth) gear, it shrugs off hills and never seems stressed. Standard equipment is substantial for a just-sub The only downside is that it’s the kind of engine that R300 000 car with the only “cost cutting” being four makes diesel-heads so tiresome and predictable if airbags rather than the now almost universal six. allowed into polite company. Apart from walk-away locking and one-touch unlocking with pushbutton starting, there is the And what better way to celebrate adding this usual braking and handling kit, multimedia engine to the line-up than by launching a 100-unit equipment, hill start assist, auto-on headlights and special release? It’s called the Sunset Limited wipers, cornering fog lamps, automatic air Edition and is aimed at younger buyers and conditioning with quick defrost, satellite navigation, recycled teenagers. Fundamentally a 1.5 dCi, 66kW tyre pressure sensor, parking alarms and reversing Turbo Dynamique, it comes only in Diamond Black camera. with Sunset Orange highlights on the roof; mirror caps; front, rear and side trims; ventilator bezels; Space is good, with a medium-sized boot that can MediaNav console; zip-off seat covers and door be expanded (+ 78 litres) by sliding the back seat speaker surrounds. forward a few inches. This cramps knee space somewhat but it’s the price you pay for temporary convenience. Head- and foot room is plentiful for what is essentially a small car. Below the reversible floor board (carpet or rubberised sides) is a square box, 23 centimetres deep, that could be used for hidden storage or simply for expanding the main boot. The spare is a steel spacesaver. Although the petrol options offered by Captur are excellent pieces of machinery, we like this one best. Apart from the long term fuel savings one enjoys with a diesel, its easy-driving day-to-day performance makes it a winner too.
Emergency lane driving needs urgent policing – AA
Lack of inter-personal respect
The Automobile Association (AA) has called on traffic authorities to take firm action against the illegal, dangerous and selfish practice of using emergency traffic lanes (yellow lanes) as additional thoroughfares or for overtaking. Informal observational research conducted by AA staff found that many drivers use the yellow zone simply as an extra lane, especially in heavy traffic. “Certain areas are worse than others, but lots of drivers blatantly flout the law. In one part of Pretoria, for instance, we saw more than 200 vehicles using the yellow lane between 7:30 am and 9:00 am on a single weekday morning,” the researchers noted.
“Driving in the yellow lane to pass other cars is extremely selfish and the law must be better enforced than it is at present. Once drivers use the emergency zone it becomes just another lane until they have to ‘force’ their way back into normal traffic. This causes justifiable anger among drivers who follow the rules, and contributes to road rage incidents,” said the AA. Apart from calling for better enforcement, the AA wants drivers to change attitudes and to obey road laws. Too often, drivers justify their actions with various excuses even though they know they are acting illegally. “Everyone wants to get to meetings on time, catch flights, see their children’s sporting events or hurry home to loved ones, but that doesn’t entitle them to invent new rules as they go along. It’s every driver’s duty to obey the same regulations as everyone else, so avoiding a free-for-all on our roads; a situation that is fast developing. We are concerned that this will get out of hand if left unchecked,” the AA said.
Emergency lanes are there to provide easy access for rapid response units such as ambulances, rescue vehicles and police cars, and obstructing their routes could result in victims not being attended to on time. Regulation 298A of the National Road Traffic Act states that persons should only use emergency lanes in cases of real need. Using them for illegal overtaking is forbidden. The Association called on traffic police throughout the country to prioritise emergency lane misuse and The only exception applies to motorists travelling to deal with it firmly, in the interests of both driver on single carriageways, one lane in each direction, safety and efficient functioning of emergency when it is permissible to move into an emergency personnel. lane to allow faster moving traffic past. The Act clearly states, however, that this can only be done “Without any action taken against them, people will during daytime and drivers are required to ensure start believing that there are no consequences to they have at least 150m of visibility ahead before bad driving habits. It’s time authorities sent a clear moving over. Drivers should not move over on a message that this behaviour won’t be tolerated,” blind rise or if there is heavy rain, mist or fog that the AA concluded. hinders visibility.
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SPORTS opening ‘warm up’ match against the Barbarians didn’t provide fans with much hope for the rest of the tour as they scraped a draw with a last minute try. What did impress though was the zest and flair displayed by youngsters such as Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Francois Venter and Jamba Ulengo. Can coach Allister Coetzee not see that fresh blood is the way forward? Instead, he persists with players well past their prime, such as Bryan Habana, Best Mtawarira and JP Pietersen.
The biggest acid test of the tour was always going to be the English game at Twickenham with the Boks winning streak at stake. Not since 2006 have the English beaten us. In fact, we are the only team that they have not tasted victory against (yes they even beat the All Blacks during this period? deserves a special mention for his excellent However, with a new master tactician in contributions – well played sir! Eddie Jones and a new found belief, the Boks slumped to another poor loss. Why The team continued their dominance over does the coach pick a completely different the once vaunted opponents, in the second team every week? Ever heard of consistentest in Hobart in which they bundled out cy sir? Coetzee claimed that “The Boks will their rivals for 85 in the first innings and never lose their aura”. Think again sir as we followed it up with an incredible batting are close to becoming extinct! Wales must performance (de Kock take a bow lad) to surely be licking their lips. steal the series and are now looking for the whitewash in the third (day/night) match at BAFANA BAFANA are doing much Adelaide (one has to chuckle at the Austra- better than the oval shaped sport and lians ball-tampering claims – sour grapes). downed Senegal in a vital world cup The future looks bright! qualifier to top the group. However, coach Shakes Mashaba was immediately What I would love to rant about though is suspended thereafter for insulting SAFA that most South African cricketing fans president Danny Jordaan. Oh dear, why are across the nation are missing the action, as we sabotaging ourselves unnecessarily? the SABC don’t even cover proceedings on Radio 2000. How pathetic! Only a hand few NOVEMBER also saw the Irish who can afford the ridiculous DSTV incredibly end the All Blacks unbeaten subscription, get to experience the action. streak in Chicago and in Formula 1, the Surely the national broadcaster can manage winner will only be decided after the final to show us a one hour highlights package in race. Hamilton or Rosberg? Make your the evening but it seems that even this is choice! too much to ask for. Instead, we are fed a diet of poor local and continental football DECEMBER will see a bit of a lull in 24/7. How are little kids from disadvantaged most sporting circles with all stars and backgrounds supposed to view their heroes teams set to take a well- earned break. such as Temba Bavuma and emulate them? Cricket fans can look forward to the And then we wonder why transformation is inbound tour of Sri Lanka while football fans so slow! What does our sports minister will still be able to enjoy European football have to say about this? which barely takes a break.
Proteas continue to impress | Bafana Bafana are on the up | Springboks are dead and buried
THE PROTEAS began their AustraTHE MONTH OF lian tour with a mighty bang at the start of NOVEMBER will have eyes the month with a true thumping of the hosts at the Western Australia Cricket Association firmly fixed upon the ‘big (WACA) ground, adding to their unbeaten three’ sporting codes in the streak at the venue. The team came back from the brink on day one, when Australia country and for good reason. held a firm advantage, to win the next four and with it, the first test. It was the first The Springboks end-of-year days time in decades that the hosts lost the first test at home at the start of the season. tour to Europe is well underway, as is the Proteas The Proteas seem to have an amazing love affair with the ground, having won there three test tour down under before in 2012 and 2008 (the record 414 second innings chase) – both under the and our national football legendary Graeme Smith. Things seemed to team are doing battle in the go from bad to worse when talisman Dale Steyn broke down with a fractured shoulder 2018 World Cup qualifiers. and David Warner flaying the attack to all of the park. However, the team On the 12th of November it corners rallied to an incredible fightback. all came to a head in ‘Castle What is most encouraging is that the Lager advert style’, when all architects of this fightback were youngsters in the form of the ever improving Quinton de three teams were in action Kock and trailblazer Kagiso ‘KG’ Rabada, who was named the man of the match. This on the exact same day – a truly rubbed salt into the wounds of Ozzie rarest of rare days in South hearts after the 5-0 ODI drubbing last month. What would have been hard to African sport. The entire stomach was the fact that we were missing captain and best batsman AB de nation is hoping that all our our Villiers, our best bowler broke down, SPRINGBOK rugby fans looked REMEMBER, even though the teams make a like a Donald Hashim Amla was out of form, there are no forward to the northern hemisphere more Smith and Jacques Kallis and the sporting year is all but done, fear not . . . for ‘autumn’ internationals with a pinch of salt there is simply ALWAYS something to and ‘trump’ their opponents. team is full of inexperienced ‘laaities’. Impressive debutant, Keshav Maharaj, also and a degree of trepidation. The tour
Faf escapes ban, fined for 'Mintgate' Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of breaching Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct following a hearing before Andy Pycroft of the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees in Adelaide.
Cricket Club (MCC) Head of Cricket John Under the version of the Code that came Stephenson, Pycroft found Du Plessis guilty into force on September 22, 2016, the of the offence. offence was treated as a first offence. Du Plessis was fined 100 percent of his match The decision was based on the evidence fee and is free to play in the third Test in given from the umpires, who confirmed that Adelaide on Thursday (05:30 SA time). had they seen the incident they would have taken action immediately, and from In addition to the sanction imposed for his Stephenson, who confirmed the view of breach of Article 2.2.9, three demerit points MCC that the television footage showed an have been added to Du Plessis’ disciplinary artificial substance being transferred to the record. Du Plessis was charged by ICC Chief ball. Executive David Richardson after television Pursuant to Article 7.6 of the Code, if Du footage appeared to show Du Plessis In summing up his decision Pycroft referred Plessis reaches four or more demerit points applying an artificial substance to the ball to his role as requiring him to make a within a 24-month period, they will be during the fourth day’s play in the second determination based on the ICC Code of converted into suspension points and he Test against Australia in Hobart. Conduct, the Laws of Cricket and, in will be banned. Two suspension points particular, the preamble to the Laws of equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs After hearing representations from both Cricket and the role of the umpires as the or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the parties and evidence from the umpires in sole judges of fair and unfair play. player the second Test as well as Marylebone
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