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NEWLY appointedBrigadier MaxwellMgobhozi waswelcomed into theposition as theStation Commanderfor thePietermaritz-burg Station in LoopStreet this Monday.

The formerKokstad ClusterCommander tookover from hispredecessor,Brigadier JohanReynders, whorecently returned tohis home town andfamily in Escort.

Mgobhozi saidthathe isheretostayand promises tofight crime withpassion, strengthand teamwork.

Acting Pieterma-ritzburg ClusterCommander, Briga-dier FrancisBantham, wasexcited to presentthe PMB policemembers with theirnew head

Bantham addedthat she hoped thatthe new stationcommander wouldempower theofficers to continueto work hard.

“Every stationhasitsownchalleng-es,butwhatweneedto remember is thatwe are all here to doone thing and that isto fight crime.Briga-dier Mgobhozi, youhave our fullsupport,” saidBantham.

Mgobhozi waswarmly welcomedbyvariousmembersof the Pietermaritz-burg station, each ofwhom offered himtheir full support

“Weneed toworktogether as a team.Over the nextmonthI will get to knoweveryone,” saidMgobhozi.

He said that hehas a love for crimeprevention and isconfident that heand his team willcontinue to fightcrime and worktogether.

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RAGING battles at UKZN’sPietermaritzburg campusbetween students and riot

police intensified on Monday.Theprotestsareoverarumoured

registration fee increase.Police were forced to fire rubber

bullets after students threw stonesat them and members of RiskManagement Services.

In the process, one student wasarrested and three others wereinjured and rushed to hospital,according to StudentsRepresentative Council (SRC)president Lungani Nhlenyama.

He insists management toldthemthattheannualregistrationfee

will rise over 100%, but theinstitution rubbished those claimslast week.

Academic programmes were setto resume on Tuesday after beingsuspended for two days followingviolent protests on Thursday.

Angry students threw stones at apassing car and forced the driver toreverse away. They carried sticksand placards with statements suchas; “F**k management, down withR9 000. This means war”.

The crowd, consisting ofhundreds of students, continuedtipping over rubbish bins beforeproceeding to the library lawnwhere they started burning tyres.

A fierce fight broke out when astudent drenched the burning tyreswith a fire extinguisher.

That fuelled the situationand thegroup turned on him, but he kept

them at bay by spraying them withthe extinguisher.

The crowd then ran to the policechanting, “gun free country”.

Theyalsothreatenedtostormthepolice station, demanding that thearrested student be released.

Environmental science studentMicaela Keddie said their lecturewas disrupted and students in classwere forced to get out.

“They came in banging the doorand shoutingat us.Our lecturerhadto rescue us through the back door.I support the strike but it’s notproperly done. It’s unfair to force usout of the class,” said Keddie.

Provincial police spokespersonThulani Zwane disputed the SRC’sreport that a student was arrested.He said no incidents had beenreported.

Meanwhile, the Higher

EducationDepartmentcalledonthemanagement and student leader-ship to find a solution.

“The ministry condemns in thestrongest terms the criminal acts ofdamaging the university property,”said department spokespersonKhaye Nkwanyana.

“Noamountofangerandfrustra-tion can justify vandalising publicproperty that belongs to the futuregenerations of students.”

According to a PHD student,things had gone back to normal byyesterday morning.

UKZN spokesperson ConvyBaloyi issued a statement sayingthat the strike had ended followingintense discussions between theSRC and management on issuesraisedbystudents.Thisincludedtheissueof theregistrationfee.Theout-comewouldbecommunicated later.

UKZN Students on a rampage What the issues wereaccording to the SRC:

>> It is true that the university wants toraise the registration fee for tuition in2015.>> It is true that SRC is totally againstany form of fee increment.>> It is NOT true that tuition registrationfor 2015, is R 9000. The figures on the ta-ble from management are below R5000but the SRC continues to reject them.>> The registration fee for residencesdoes not form part of the discussions.>> Tuition fees do not form part of dis-cussions.

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NQOBILE MTOLO>>[email protected]

EXECUTIVE Committee (Exco) memberswere shocked to learn that there areabout 3000 Msunduzi owned land

parcels which cannot be accounted for.This information was revealed during a

presentation of the Msunduzi land audit byMsunduzi town planner Mthobisi Khumalo.

“What have you done about the propertiesthat you couldn’t find because there might bedozens of those?” asked Exco member BillLambert.

Exco member Thulani Xulu said that themunicipality needs to find out what happenedto these properties because there are peoplewho are in dire need of decent houses.

Excomember,EuniceMajola,proposedthatthe Msunduzi planning team consult formereconomic development employees as theymight have more information on how to solvethe mystery of the unaccounted land parcels.

A report compiled by Siyazama Consultingshows that there are 8598 Msunduzi ownedmunicipalities. Of the 8598 properties, 2759properties were not in the 2011 asset register.

Deputy municipal manager for economicdevelopment, Dr Ray Ngcobo, said that thereare different reasons for the unaccountedproperty.

“The first is that there is a list of propertieswhich have been counted twice. We areclearing those ones so that we can have onepropertydescription.Thereareproperties thatare missing because previously, there wasgoing to be a housing development where ageneral layout plan was produced but thedevelopment never happened.

“Thediagramhasalreadybeencaptured.Sonowwe have to go to court, in some instances,to nullify those general layout plans so that wecan revert back to the original plans. Lastly,we

have a number of state owned properties,especiallyinEdendale,whichwehaveacquiredas the municipality through proactive landacquisition, which have to be moved from theprivateowners to thestate,”explainedNgcobo.

Ngcobo said that with the planning teamcleaning the system by validating properties,the number of unaccounted land parcels isreducing.

Khumalo said that the aim of the land auditis to create a municipality developmentinvestment portfolio so that they can create aland release programme to determine whichland needs to be released, considering thedemands for the city.

“Someconcernswerethatsomeevaluationswere not complete. Some comments weremissingwhile someweredelayed fromvariousdepartments. The delayed and insufficientinformation caused not only disappointment,butafrustrationtousaswewerecompilingthisreport. It is important thatanoffice forstrategicland release programme and investmentdevelopment portfolio be established topromptly update, compile and archive allstrategic land release related information in ahard copy and in a shelved file, so that we canhave power over the city,” said Khumalo.

“Land requires a specialised managementprograme. We want to have a programmewithineconomicdevelopmentwherewewouldbeable to tell an investoron thespot thatwhichland would be required in future for theprovision of services in terms of Section 14 of

the Municipal Finance Management Act (MF-MA), or tell them thatwewill be able to disposeof the land.

“Land therefore becomes an instrument tosecure private investors whilst balancingmunicipal service delivery,” said Ngcobo.

“The land issue is very sensitive. When wedo the investigations,wemustmaintain a highdegree of transparency,” saidMsunduzimayorChris Ndlela.

Khumalo said that there is stakeholderengagement where Siyazama Consulting hascompiled a report regarding the unaccountedfor land parcels.

“When we come back, we will release thatreport. Once we get the full comprehensiveaudit report, we will be able to see all the linksand gaps,” said Khumalo.

Land investigations needed

Midlands Medical Centre (MMC) Private Hospital participated in PharmacyWeek which is an awareness campaign celebrated nationally from 1 to 8

September.Mid-Medic Pharmacy (the institutional pharmacy of the Hospital) celebrated

by hosting a number of events, including presentations for staff andpatients on antibiotics. The week also featured a fun day with a clown at

MMC’s Paediatric Ward, bringing cheer to children in the ward. Mid-MedicPharmacy also hosted blood pressure and blood glucose testing for staff

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NQOBILE MTOLO>>[email protected]

TRAFFIC signals at various intersections will beimplemented during the 2014/ 2015 financialyear.These include thecornerofDeccanRoadandOlympia Way in ward 28, R103 (main road) andPopeEllis inward37, intersectionatBlydonRoad,

ReggieHadebeandKarelLandmaninward23andthelasttrafficsignalwillbeatthecornerofTophamand College Road in ward 27.

Traffic studies were conducted by Msunduzi’stransportationplanningunit for theanalysisof thewarranted traffic signals in 2009 and in 2012.

On 19 December, 2012, an estimated trafficsignalbacklogofnine intersectionswaspresentedto council and this amounted to R3 540 000,however only R1 million was approved for theimplementationof traffic signals in the2014/2015financial year. Only four listed intersections werepriortised and implemented.

A report from the infrastructure servicesportfolio committee states that traffic signals canonly be installed at intersections where trafficcounts have been done to determine a suitabletraffic signal control.

To provide safety for road users and pedestri-ans,themunicipalitywillalsobeinstallingcalmingmeasures in all wards at different locations.

The first priority will be at school zones andpublic amenities, the second will be at highaccident locations and the thirdwill be in residen-tial areas.

The total cost of the construction of all speedhumps in all wards for 2014/ 2015 amounts to anestimated cost of just over R1, 4 million.

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NQOBILE MTOLO>>[email protected]

SAFE City has received a cleanaudit from the Auditor-General(AG). They are also being

recognisedasamong thebestentitiesin the country.

To celebrate this milestone,Msunduzi mayor Chris Ndlelapresented the trophy to Safe City onbehalf of the AG.

Safe City was one of eight munici-pal entities in the country to receive aclean audit, and one of three in theKZNprovincetoreceivetheaccolade.

SafeCitychairpersonanddirector,Zinhle Sokhela, thanked the munici-pality and the office of the AG.

“It is good to hear that we can seethe light considering where we comefrom. We have accepted the fact thatthe amount ofwork thatwe do at thisstage ismorethanthe fundingweget.The funding we are receiving is farless thanwhatwe are expected to do.There is some money that we cangenerate to extend our CCTVfootprint.

“InSeptemberof2010,wehandedover an automatic number platerecognition system to the council sothatweareabletocatchtrafficoffend-ers and issue warrants of arrests toget the money sitting out there,” saidSokhela.

She said that from September2010 toJune2011,SafeCitywasableto generate R1,5 million from trafficoffenders. “From 2011 to 2012 wewere able to generate another R1,5million. In 2010, we were able tomake2362 arrestsand issue3032warrantsofarrest.FromJuly2011toJune 2012, we were able to generateR1,5 million with 1682 arrests and2155warrantsofarrest.Wesawade-cline from 2012 to 2013. I think thiswas due to the challenge ofmanpow-er.Wesawthemoney thatwasgener-ated sitting at only R757 000,” saidSokhela. She said that the 2014 col-lections were very poor, with onlyR169 000 generated for council.

“IhavenodoubtthatthereisaboutR11 to R12 million sitting out therethatwe should still be able to collect,”she added.

Sokhela said that there are criticalareas in Pietermaritzburg whichneed CCTV cameras. “We have sub-mitted a number of proposals to themunicipal manager’s office. Thereare critical areas we need to look at,

Safe City getsa clean audit

particularly targetedsubstations. We stillneed funding tomake sure that thereare CCTV camerasinstalled aroundsubstations. “Westill need to makesure that we getfunding to installcamerasinareaslikeEdendaleandNorth-dale. There is quite alistofareasthatneedCCTV cameras.Besides that, withinthe city there hasbeen reduced crimein areaswhere thereare cameras. How-ever, we have identi-fied hotspots inareaswhereweneedto install morecameras. All werequireismorefund-ing,” said Sokhela.

“Webelieve that ifwe work together,there is a possibilitythatwecanreachoutto all the corners ofthe city becausecrime is all over. It isnot just confined tothe CBD; howeverthe face of the city isthe CBD,” saidNdlela.

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THE inaugural Duzi2Sani 4X4Expedition was recently launched atLand Rover Pietermaritzburg during

tourism month.In partnership with the Msunduzi

Pietermaritzburg Tourism Association andAfricanLinkTours, the expedition is designedto take tourists on an adventure experiencefrom Msunduzi Municipality to Kwa SaniMunicipality.

“Inorder forus to createnewopportunitiesin tourism, we realised that linkages andpartnership opportunities between varioustourism industry role players and indirecttrade partners can only strengthen ourposition in tourism. We stand here united ingrowing Msunduzi and Kwa Sani Municipali-ties aswell-known tourismdestinations,” saidDumisani Mhlongo from MPTA.

The first expedition will take place thisweekend, where Msunduzi MunicipalityMayor Chris Ndlela, along with various otherrole players, will leave from the city hall andstop at the inaugural Underberg Food andCulture Festival, before moving on to the topof Sani Pass.

The highlights include cooking lunch usingthe engines of the 4x4 Land Rover vehicles, acharitable event at Moretsa Forest where themembersoftheexpeditionwilldonatetoysandhave a tree planting ceremonyat the crèche inMoretsa Forest. The delegation will have afinal stop at the Mandela capture site inHowick.

Speaking at the launch, Ndlela said that itis important to remember that tourism startsat home.

Ndela added that this expedition touris ground-breaking, and history in themaking.

“In the history of our municipalities, it willbe recorded that during our term in office thistour was launched. We will leave behind alegacy,” he said.

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Varsity College Pietermaritzburg recently hostedtheir annual open day. Students had the

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faculty members and lecturers. One of the prizesup for grabs was an iPad and handing it over to

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THE Hexagon Theatre will featureMzansi Stories from 16 to 18September at 6pm.

A lot of criticism has been levelledat the ‘Born-Free’ generation -we’veall heard it - perhaps even said it:‘they’relazy,entitled,theydon’tvaluetheir freedom’ etc. However weseldom hear their responses to thiscriticism. What does this generationhave to say about growing up ‘free’ -whataretheirstories,theirhopesand

fears for the futureofSouthAfrica,20years into its democracy? Is the lega-cy of Nelson Mandela and so manyother freedom fighters beinghonoured through the actions of thisgeneration? Is reconciliation possi-ble? Where is the rainbow in therainbownation?Wheredowebelongin this multicultural mix?

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A high tea will be hosted in aid ofthe Sunflower Fund on 12September at Barz Café and Deli,situated at Nottingham Road insidethe Gowrie Estate from 9am to2pm. The event aims to raisemoney to pay for the tissue typingof potential bone marrow stem celldonors for inclusion on the SouthAfrican Bone Marrow Registry. Themore donors on the registry, themore hope leukaemia patients haveof finding their life-saving donormatch. Entry fee is R60. For moreinformation, contact Kenwyn Geyserat 083 632 3224 or [email protected] are hosts Barbara Zietsman(L) and Wendy Venables withKenwyn Geyser (R).PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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LOCAL Ballroom and Latin dancers,Genevieve Phillips and Martin vanVuuren, are performing in Shall We

Dance 2014 at the Durban Playhouse.Phillips and Van Vuuren have been

dancing since the ages of eight and 17respectively and have been great friendsfor a number of years which made for aneasy partnership.

The couple form part of the MarkWilson Studio’s formation team perform-ing a Jive and upbeat Cha Cha and sharethe stage with dancers from variousdancing schools.

BothPhillipsandVanVuurensaidthatthey are “extremely excited and happy tobe dancing together”.

This is Phillips’ third appearance atShall We Dance, having previouslypartnered Ben Brandon of Ben’s DanceStudio. This is Van Vuuren’s debutperformance.

The pair have practised daily for many

hours over the past few months and havehad to make the trip to Durban to jointheir team to practise to ensure they offeran exceptional performance.

The host for the show is Damon Beardfrom East Coast Radio, who is joined bya number of dancing schools, as well as

professional Ballroom and Latin stars,Grant Esterhuizen and Jeanne Swart,South African ballroom championsPenwell Nhlapo and Evelyn Kgole and theWorld British Open Exhibition Championsof 2013 Gerhard Van Rooyen and AmorKruger.

Pietermaritz-burg's very own,Martin VanVuuren andGenevievePhillips areperforming inthe 2014 editionof Shall WeDance at thePlayhouseTheatre.PHOTO: ARNEJANSE VANRENSBURG

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe pre-primary boys at Cordwalles PreparatorySchool treated their nannies to a morning ofactivities and songs. The special bond between eachboy and his nanny shone through as they engagedin games, puzzle making and creative work together.A delicious tea rounded off the happy morning.Pictured are Locke Lloys-Ellis (L) and Mavis Lushabaworking on a puzzle together

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDRussell High School recently competed in the annual Varsity College schoolsquiz. Russell placed third out of 35 teams who participated in the event.Pictured with their certificates are the Russell High team (from left) AshleyVoges, Sindiswa Mkhize, Sanele Mbanjwa and Thando Ngubane.

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDAs representatives of the Howick High School Eco-Club, two pupilsrecently joined the Duzi Umgeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) on a fieldtrip to the Umgeni River. Nosipho (L) and Zinhle Gwala helped withthe assessment of the water quality, identifying water organisms andusing a scoring system. The state of the Umgeni River is of greatconcern and it takes pupils like these to make a difference.

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDScottsville Primary School participated in the Pietermaritzburg Spelling Bee competition recentlyhosted by MCS School Scottsville Primary placed first in two categories and were the overallwinners of the competition (front, from left) Natasha Mannikam, Sakina Sitoto, Ryan Govender,Sue Jacobsen (back, from left) Amone Stieger, Nina Mbambalala, Christian Mitewu and KaylaRamdhany.

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDOne of Pietermaritzburg’s well preserved, historically significant buildings, Macrorie House Museum, brought histo-ry to life for a class of Grade three Laddsworth Primary School pupils recently. The haunted parlour, whaletooth, the ‘uncomfortable’ bicycle and the plastic dust covers on the beds were all noted as favourites by thepupils. Roxanne Thomas, the museum curator was a hit with the girls who were fascinated with her Victorianoutfit. Pictured at the museum are (from left) Monika Grobelaar, Amy Kelman, Cleo Daly, Rachel Wheeler, Meg-an Brown, Cara Upton and Andiswa Ngcobo.

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UMASIPALA WASEMSUNDUZIKWAZULU-NATAL PLANNING AND

DEVELOPMENT ACT (NO. 6 OF 2008)ISIMEMO SOKUNIKEZELA NGEMIBONOUMasipala waseMsunduzi uthole isicelongokweSimiso sesiGaba 1(1) soMthethowaKwaZulu Natal Planning and DevelopmentAct (No. 6 of 2008) ukuvumela “iNdawo yokulalanokudla ” kwi Siza esiwu Portion 7 (of 3) of Erf 15Edendale, being HH 9 Road: Dambuza.Incwadi yesicelo iyatholakala ukuze uyihlaziye,phakathi kwezikhathi zokusebenza (08h00 -16h00) ehhovisi le Corporate Asset Managementefasiteleni lemibuzo, 5th Floor, Professor NyembeziCentre, 341 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg.Imibono mayelana nesicelo ingethulwa kwiTownPlanning Administrator yakwaMasipalawaseMsunduzi ngocingo (033 392 2180), ngee-mail ([email protected]),ngesikhahlamezi (033 392 2576), yethulwengesandla emahhovisi noma iposelwe ku (PrivateBag X 1393, Pietermaritzburg 3200) ungakashayiumhlaka 18 October 2014.UMasipala waseMsunduzi angeke uyamukelaimibono efika emuva kwesikhathi sokuvalwaesinqunyiwe.Abantu abahlulekile ukuveza imibono yabongesikhathi ngeke bakwazi ukuphikisananesinqumo sikaMasipala.Mnu. M.A. NkosiUmphathi KwaMasipalaeCity HalleMgungundlovu

THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITYKWAZULU-NATAL PLANNING AND

DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2008INVITATION TO COMMENT

The Msunduzi Municipality has received an applicationin terms of item 1(1) of Schedule 1 of the KwaZulu-NatalPlanning and Development Act (No. 6 of 2008) to establisha “Place Of Worship” in respect of Portion 61 of Erf 21Edendale, being B 27 Street : Edendale.

A copy of the application is available for inspection duringoffice hours (08h00 and 16h00) at the Corporate AssetManagement Public Enquiry Counter, 5th Floor, ProfessorNyembezi Building, 341 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg.

Comments on the application may be submitted to the TownPlanning Administrator; Msunduzi Municipality (Tel 033 3922180), by e-mail (Ziphelele. [email protected]), handdelivered to (Municipal offices, 5th floor 341 Church Street,Professor Nyembezi Building) or post (Private Bag X 1393,Pietermaritzburg, 3200) by not later than 18 October 2014.

The Msunduzi Municipality may refuse to accept commentssubmitted after the closing date.

People who failed to lodge comments by the closing datewill not have the right to appeal against the decision of theMunicipality.

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Incwadi yesicelo iyatholakala ukuze uyihlaziye, phakathikwezikhathi zokusebenza (08h00 - 16h00) ehhovisi leCorporate Asset Management efasiteleni lemibuzo, 5thFloor, Professor Nyembezi Centre, 341 Church Street,Pietermaritzburg.

Imibono mayelana nesicelo ingethulwa kwiTown PlanningAdministrator yakwaMasipala waseMsunduzi ngocingo (033392 2180), nge e-mail ([email protected]), ngesikhahlamezi (033 392 2576), yethulwe ngesandlaemahhovisi noma iposelwe ku (Private Bag X 1393,Pietermaritzburg, 3200) ungakashayi umhlaka 18 October2014.

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TOWN PLANNING SCHEME SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATIONINVITATION TO COMMENT

The Msunduzi Municipality has received an application in termsof Item 1(1) of Schedule 1 of the KwaZulu-Natal Planning andDevelopment Act (Act No. 6 of 2008) for a rezoning amendmentto the Pietermaritzburg Town Planning Scheme to rezone from“Special Residential” to “General Business” and Special ConsentApplication to Establish Motor Salesroom and application forthe Deletion of Restrictive Conditions as created in the Deed ofTransfer No. 11026/1947 in terms of Chapter 6 of The Planningand Development Act, 2008 (Act No. 6 of 2008) in respect ofPortion 71 of Erf 1681 Pietermaritzburg, being 44 Echo Road:Manor.A copy of the application is available for inspection during officehours (08h00 and 16h00) at the Corporate Asset ManagementPublic Enquiry Counter, 5th Floor, Professor Nyembezi Centre,341 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg.Comments on the application may be submitted to the TownPlanning Administrator; Msunduzi Municipality (Tel 033 3922180), by e-mail ([email protected]), hand-delivered (to Municipal Offices, 5th Floor, 341 Church Street,Professor Nyembezi Centre) or post (Private Bag X 1393,Pietermaritzburg 3200) by 14 October 2014.The Msunduzi Municipality may refuse to accept commentssubmitted after the closing date.People who failed to lodge comments by the closing date will nothave the right to appeal against the decision of the Municipality.

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THE new Kia Sorento wasunveiled in Korea in Augustwith a unique blend of style,

practicality and technology, whichbuilds on the success of the outgoingmodel. The new CUV’s smoother,swept-back profile and sculpted sur-faces introduce a higher level ofsophistication for the third-genera-tion model, delivering a premiumlook and feel, with more space andnumerous innovative features.

Thedesignersof the third-genera-tionKiaSorentonamedtheir inspira-tion for the new car as “Streetwolf”.Although the styling changes areevolutionary, they subtly alter thecharacter of the new Sorento, high-lighting its sleek, sinuous, profile,while creating a sophisticatedappearance and ensuring the newmodel has a bolder on-the-roadpresence.

In profile, the new model retainsthe Sorento’s hallmark long bonnetand characteristic wide D-pillar, buta lower roofline, higher belt-line andswept-back shape give the cardramatic, muscular stance.

The exterior styling was led by

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Comparedtotheprevious-genera-tion model, the increased exteriordimensions and the extendedwheel-base (+80 mm to 2,780 mm) haveliberated additional space in thecabin of the newcar.

Although theroof-line is15mmlower, re-positioned seatcushions ensureincreased head-room for occu-pants inall threerows, who willalso enjoy greater leg room. Cargospace also increases, with a longercargo bay floor (up by 87 mm), andcapacitywith the thirdrowseats fold-ed flat up 17.5%, from 515 litres to

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ThenewSorentodebutsanumberofnew,advancedon-board technolo-gies to improve convenience andfurther enhance the ownershipexperience.

When devel-oping the newSorento, a keyfocus for the Kiachassis engi-neering teamwas achievingimprovementsin ride comfort,high-speedstability and

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THE new Volkswagen Golf R can now be or-dered with a manual transmission. Since itsocallaunchinFebruary,thenewGolfRhassoldover 740 units in spite of only being availablewith DSG transmission.

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Like all previous Golf R models, the newmodel also transfers its turbocharged enginepower to the road via a permanent all-wheeldrivesystem. In thiscase, it is the latestversionof the 4Motion system with a fifth-generationHaldex coupling.

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The punishing torpedo kicks ofPMBMaritzburgVarsity fullbackDocLouw; fellow Natal player SarelErwee, the PMB Collegians centrewho took no prisoners.

The time when slightly-builtTransvaal fullback Liaan Kirkhamwas silly enough to catch a high ballin the face of a chargingErwee, only tobeonthereceivingendofashudderingfull-frontal tackle - I can still see, feeland hear the sickening thud thatreverberated around a packedWoodburn. Needless to say, the City ofGold’s blonde-haired darling wasstretchered off.

The flyhalf every local fan loved tohate, Northern Transvaal match-winnerNaas “NastyBooter”Botha, heof the match-winning drop-goal,peltedwith oranges in a heated CurrieCup match at Woodburn.

Our Woodburn was at the Packer’s

howling in surprise, “he’s wet hispants!” which brought Mrs Packsrushing out of the kitchen to engulf theembarrassed, crying, very little boy inher motherly arms.

MrsPackswasalso the refereeand,like any world-class ref, she onlyintervened when absolutely neces-sary. When things got heated, guiltyparties would be whacked with herwooden spoon should they not makeup and shake hands.

Whentheruggergotreallyugly,MrsPacks had another solution. Out thekitchen she would rush with a big jug

of icy-cold water from the fridge todouse the boiling tempers and geteveryone’seyebackon theball insteadof playing the man.

The Packer’s own Loftus also had adaunting peril lurking over the wall.Surly neighbour Mr Neveling did notappreciate errant rugby balls threat-eninghisgaragewindow-andretriev-alrequiredlengthymediationbetweenMrs Packs and dear old Des before anuneasy truce was reached.

Thosewere the days…what awon-derful time it was.

Part 4 next week.

The flyhalfevery local

fan loved tohate, North-

ern Transvaalmatch-winner

Naas “NastyBooter”

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Local heroes and odd-shaped balls

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ST Charles swimming sensation Chad Idensohnhas his sights set on qualifying for the shortcourse World Championships in Russia next year.

The 18-year-old, Grade 12 pupil was born and bredin Zimbabwe and moved to board at St Charles in 2012.He recently competed in the Junior Olympics in

Nangen, China where he broke two of the Zimbabweanmale national records in the 50m and 100m freestyle.

Speaking to Maritzburg Fever, Idensohn said thathe hated the water when he was younger and did notenjoy swimming. It was only after competing with hisfather in a triathlon that he began to enjoy swimmingand slowly began to realise his potential.

He said that he has been in club swimming forabout nine years now and is currently in the Sealssquad under the guidance of Wayne Ridden.

“Competing in the Junior Olympics was thehighlight for me. It was such an amazing experience,”he said.

Although Idensohn is passionate about pursuinghis swimming, he is determined to obtain a degree inthe academic field.

“Swimming is not going to last forever so I wantto have a good degree behind me as well,” he said.

Idensohn added that he is currently in theprocess of obtaining a swimming scholarshipin America where he will be able to both swimand study.

Balancing his swimming and school workhas been something that he has had to workat.

“It’s always hard to get the right balancebecause you can’t afford to let either fall down.It’s still something I’m working on but I’mdetermined to do it,” said Idensohn.

St Charles pupil Chad Idensohn recentlycompeted in the junior Olympics in

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Swimmingsensation

house, with itsdreaded concretepath that gave horri-ble roasties. Orangejuice and delicioussurprises pilferedfrom the biscuit tinmade the Packer’s afar more alluringplace.

And Mrs Packer,watching with greatinterest through herkitchen window - abetter view than theplushest suite atKing’s Park - kept awary eye onproceedings.

My youngerbrother Michael“Specks”Cook-heofthe thickest lensesimaginable - alwaystook the brunt of theknocks and one day,themuch older ClivePacker hoisted thetiny Mike affection-ately on hisshoulders before

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