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10 JULIE
PARELVALLEI:MOST SOUGHTAFTER AREA
Exclusive residential development
Local real estate circles are abuzz
withthenewsofanexclusivenewop-
portunity for discerning buyers in a
historic cornerofSomersetWest.Lo-
cated in Parel Vallei, one of the
towns oldest, most eminent sub-
urbs, Silverwood Close is an upmar-
ket residential development com-
prised of eight elegant, modern
homes.
There really is nothing like this
available anywhere else in the vicinity.
It represents a huge opportunity to own
a wonderful home at the top end of the
market in a secure, tranquil enclave,
and in one of the Helderbergs most
sought-afterresidentialareas,saysAn-
dreaRobertson of PaladinDevelopment
SA, who is heading up the project.
Naturally its also an incredible in-
vestment opportunity for savvy buy-
ers.
Very close to some of the areas most
reputable schools and the Helderberg
Nature Reserve, Silverwood Close is al-
so in excellent proximity to a plenitude
of boutique shopping opportunities,
award-winning wine estates and eater-
ies,andchildanddog-friendlyparksand
recreational areas.
The site for the new development is
between the iconic tree-lined Parel Val-
lei Road extending across to Bulties
Way.
Properties will be accessed from the
latter road.
Project architects, Martina Le Roux-
CloeteandAnneenBotha-Bohmer, from
Dennis Moss Partnership, describe the
architectural style of the development
asacontemporary interpretationof re-
gional Cape architecture.
Silverwood Close will have all the
luxury of modern living combined with
the charm, beauty and singular aesthet-
ic appeal of the Old Cape. Our intention
is to use the traditional elements de-
rived from regional Cape architecture,
such as the proportions, simplicity,
scale, massing, traditional plan form,
vertical proportions, human scale, de-
tailing and colours in a unique yet cohe-
sive manner, which will complement
the locations so-called genius loci, or
unique spirit of place, LeRoux-Cloete
explains.
Homeshavealsobeendesignedsothat
the living spacesandbedroomspredom-
inantly face north wherever possible.
In addition, the articulation of the
building form (traditional, letter-of-the-
alphabet designs), the architects inform
us, creates tranquil private courtyard
spaces which encourage courtyard liv-
ing. Here, large window and door open-
ings will enhance a seamless fusion be-
tween indoor and outdoor space. High
ceilingsandopentrusses in loungesalso
form an integral part of home designs,
helping to create a feeling of space and
openness,while coveredporcheswill al-
low for all-weather outdoor entertain-
ment.
Le Roux-Cloete says: Residents can
make the most of their spacious, shel-
teredverandahsandprivate courtyards
and will also have the option to build
swimming pools, while their wine
rooms can be fitted out to specification
to store private collections.
Our landscape architect has created
a singular design for private gardens as
well as communal areas within the de-
velopment, boasting striking focal fea-
turessuchaswater fountains, lowwalls,
and a pergola. In conjunction with re-
fined landscaping that includes the use
of indigenousplantsandtrees, theestate
will exude a uniquely genteel charac-
ter, Botha-Bohmer continues.
AccordingtoRobertsontheestatewill
also be fitted with discreet security fea-
tures, including access control and elec-
tric fencing.
Silverwood Close is a Paladin SA and
ManorHomes project thatwill be exclu-
sively marketed by Pam Golding and
Fine & Country Helderberg in conjunc-
tion with G Studio Branding Agency.
For more information visit www.sil-
verwoodclose.co.za.
Experience blissful, secluded outdoor living at Silverwood Close.
Spacious en suite master bedrooms have a tran
quil, restful atmosphere.
Open plan dining and lounge areas the perfect
space for stylish home entertainment.
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Arabellasgolf coursekeeps raking inawards
The Arabella Golf Course in
Kleinmond has been named
among South Africas top three
golf courses by the independent
international golfing website
Top 100 Golf Courses.
The websites mission is to con-
nect passionate golfers with the
worlds greatest golf clubs.
Last month the course was once
again ranked as one of South Afri-
cas Top 5 courses and Number 1 in
the Western Cape in South African
Golf Digests biennial andmuch an-
ticipated list of the countrys best
golf courses.
Thegolf course ispartof the5-star
Arabella Hotel and Spa (which
forms part of the luxury African
PrideHotels collection) andhas just
undergone a R10 million upgrade
that includes a redesign of 7 holes,
and the installation of a state of the
art irrigation system.
Arabella Golf Course has moved
up two places to Number 3 in South
Africa in the Top 100 Golf Courses
in Africa listings this year.
Website editor-in-chief Keith
Baxter lists two reviews of the
Arabella Golf Course as among the
reasons for the climb in the rank-
ings.
The first says: Ive played at
most of the open courses, Pebble
Beach and Valderrama, but Arabel-
la is definitely in my Top 5 courses
for sheer fun.,
Theotherreciewsays: Oneof the
most visually appealing courses I
have ever played. Everyhole has its
own individual character and both
nines concludewith truly spectacu-
lar stretches alongside the lagoon.
Arabellas 18-hole, par 72 champi-
onshipgolfcoursehascontinuously
been ranked in South Africas top
5 and was built and designed by top
golf course architect Peter
Matkovich.
Golf director Jonathan Menteath
says the latest award is fantastic
recognitionafterthemonthsofhard
work that went into the course up-
grade.
Golfers love the course and it
shows in the reviews and the
rankings. Our team works
incredibly hard to offer a world
class experience from the first hole
to the 18th and beyond, and its
clearly working.
Danny Bryer, director of sales,
marketing and revenue for African
Pride Hotels, says: To have the
ArabellaGolf Course recognised in-
ternationally yet again shows the
value of constantly maintaining
and upgrading the course.
We know thousands of players
will be visiting Arabella to experi-
ence this remarkable golf course
and we look forward to welcoming
them to the challenging newholes.
The Hospitality Property Fund
(HPF) owns the hotel and golf
course.
The investment in the course up-
grade and at the hotel demonstrates
the companys commitment to
maintaining world class standards
across the property and its commit-
ment to the economic prosperity of
the Kleinmond region.
The golf course and 5-star hotel,
surrounded by the Kogelberg bio-
sphere reserve and Bot River La-
goon, make for a challenging round
of golf and the perfect place to un-
wind off the course, alongside the
pool or in the award-winning spa.
It is located just over an hours
drive from Cape Town.
Arabella Golf Course
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How to leave your property for its
new owners andwhat stays behind
Moving out of your property is
hard work, not to mention
stressful.Therearea thousand
andonearrangements tomake
and things seldom go accord-
ing to plan.
When you find the property
youaremoving into isnt in the
condition you expected it, you
have a sense-of-humour fail-
ure. If only your seller had
handed over their property to
you in the same condition
youd left yours...
This is a problem often en-
countered, and it takes away
the pleasure and excitement a
buyer should experience
when they move into their
new home.
So justwhatareyourobligationsasaseller?
Simplyput, thepropertymust behandedover
in the condition the purchaser viewed it at
the time of purchase, or better.
That means the house needs to be cleaned,
the garden neat with cut grass and a clean
pool. The oven should be cleaned, and the
bathrooms just as youd expect to find them
if you moved into a house. Its really not cool
to expect someone to bath in your grime.
If somethingbrokeorgotdamagedsince the
sale was concluded, it needs to be fixed. Your
purchaser isexpecting toreceive theproperty
he paid for, with its fixtures and fittings, in
good working order. Imagine you buy a sec-
ond-hand car and the windscreen has a crack
across it that wasnt there when you signed
for it.
What may you remove from the property?
Anything that is fixed to the property stays,
unless its been specifically excluded like a
DSTV dish.
A double garage door will
havetworemotesoneforeach
car. The keys all the keys,
need tobehandedover. If there
is a built-in bar then it stays,
as well as the bar stools (there
is case law on this), unless the
stools have been excluded in
the contract. Pool cleaning
equipment stays (and swap the
newKreepywith the old one in
the garage). The municipal
rubbish bin also stayswith the
property.
Whathappensif theproperty
wasrentedout, and the tenants
dont leave the property in the
condition it should be. Unfor-
tunately, theseller isresponsi-
ble to rectify these issues. As the landlord, he
will have recourse to recover these costs from
the tenant, but in the interim the seller needs
to make good the property for the purchaser
to take occupation.
Oh, and by the way, its not OK to leave the
junk you dont want. Its unbelievable what
we see as agents sometimes. All the old junk
just left there for the buyer to deal with. And
rubbish too.
Carpets should be professionally cleaned.
Its not a law (unless its in the lease or sale
agreement), but its goodetiquette.Especially
if youve had pets.When pets leave a property
the fleas hatch. Thats not OK if youre just
moving in.
In short ask yourself: if I was moving into
this property, what would I expect? Moving
into your new home is a thrilling experience.
If everyone does their part we can keep it that
way.
Email your real estate questions to
Talking Property with Steve
CaradocDavies
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Keepyourhomecosywithoutbreaking thebank
During the colder months households
generally tend to use a lot more energy
and resources trying to stay warm and
there are often associated costs.
Whether homeowners are hoping to ease
some of their impact on the environment
or just want to save some money, there are
ways that they can reduce their energy us-
age while still keeping the elements at bay,
says Adrian Goslett, chief executive officer
of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.
He notes that, essentially, saving on ener-
gymeans cuttingdownonelectricityusage.
Findingwaysofconservingelectricitywill
lower the winter monthly expenses. This
mayrequirean initialmarginal investment
on the homeowners part in improving the
homes energy efficiency, however the fi-
nancialbenefitswill faroutweightheinitial
cost in the long-term.
Goslett provides homeowners with the
following energy-saving tips:
Make sure your home is properly
insulated
If homeowners are spending money to
warm up their homes, the last thing they
need is for the heat to be able to escape and
be wasted. While windows that dont close
properly are a problem that should be ad-
dressed (because warm air rises) a large
portion of the heat escapes through the ceil-
ing. About 50% to 80% of the homes heat
will dissipate through a poorly insulated
ceiling. Proper insulation in the ceiling can
reduce heat loss to just 3%, says Goslett.
He notes that ceiling insulation should be
the only insulation required considering
our South African climate; however it is
still vital to check whether there are other
areas in the home that may require some
attention.
Use the sun
The sun is a great source of
free heat and should be the pri-
mary focus of temperature con-
trol in the home throughout the
year.
Goslett says that just keeping
curtainsopenduringthedaycan
bring a lot of heat into the home
and thebestpart is that it doesnt
cost a cent. He notes that closing
the curtains or blinds when the
sun goes downwill help keep the
heat inside and maintain the
warmth.
Geyser regulation
There is nothing better than a
hot shower or bath during win-
ter, but the geyser is themost en-
ergy-hungry appliance in a
home. The geyser is responsible
for around 40% of a homes
monthly electricity usage.
Goslett says a simple but high-
ly effective way of saving on
costs is by turning the geyser off
during the day when it is not
needed. The geyser can be
switched on for certain hours
eachday toallow for it tobeheat-
ed when necessary. Adding a
geyser blanket will also help the
geyser to retain the heat of the
water for far longer so less heat-
ing timeisrequired,headvises.
If thehomeowner is prepared
to invest in an automated thermostat, this
could also reduce costs by digitally regulat-
ing the temperature and controlling how
long the geyser stays on for.
He adds that alternative methods of heat-
ingwater canbe explored suchas the instal-
lation of solar panelling again
thismaymeanan initial outlay,
butwill save a lot ofmoney over
time.
Only heat the rooms in use
According to Goslett a lot of
energy iswastedonheatingare-
as in the home that are not in
use, such as guest rooms.
Closedoors to rooms thatare
not in use and redirect the heat
and the flowof air to the regions
of the home that require it. It is
farquickerandeasier toheatup
asmaller space, soenergyusage
can be vastly reduced by focus-
ing the heat in specific rooms,
says Goslett.
Add an extra layer
Possibly the easiest way to
stay warm without adding any
expense or energy usage is by
adding an extra layer of cloth-
ing. Goslett says that instead of
pulling out the heater or adjust-
ing the homes heating,whynot
put on a cosy winter jersey and
some winter socks.
A rug will add insulation to
the floor and colourful throw
blankets on the couch will help
keep homeowners warm while
adding to their decor.
Also consider investing in
winter bedding such as flannel
sheetsandawarmcomforter for
the bed before opting for an electric blanket
during these cold winter nights.
Energy-efficient light bulbs
Most homeowners may have already
changed the light bulbs in their houses to
compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or
light-emitting diodes (LED) light bulbs if
not then now is time to do it.
Either of these options can reduce costs
as they use at least 75% less energy than
the traditional incandescent bulb and can
last a lot longer.
Certainenergy-efficient lightbulbshave
beenknownto last as longas 35 times longer
than a regular bulb. This will help home-
owners save on energy costs as well as the
costs of replacing bulbs more frequently.
He notes that while the energy-efficient
bulbs omit the same amount of light as a
regular bulb, they use less wattage to do so,
whichmeans theydont get hot and can stay
on for longer periods.
For this reason, they are particularly ef-
fective in area where lights are kept on for
longer than three hours. Creating less heat
also means that energy efficient bulbs re-
duce the household pollutant output in the
environment.
Add moisture to the air
During the winter months the air inside
a home can often become dry.
Goslett says that moist air not only feels
warmer but also retains heat far better as
well. Adding a humidifier to a room can
help the occupants feel warmer and more
comfortable during the colder months. A
collection of house plants is also another
way of increasing a homes humidity, with-
out using any energy at all.
The rising cost of electricity and world-
wide depletion of resources hasmademany
more homeowners conscience of energy
efficiency.
Goslett concludes that following these en-
ergy-saving tips can assist homeowners to
curb their monthly winter costs while also
partially eliminating their homes impact
on the environment.
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Supply, not demand is Stellenboschs biggest property sales challenge
ThenumberofpropertiessoldinStel-
lenbosch in the first five months of
this year is only half of that sold for
the same period in 2013, but the
problem is a lackof stock rather than
buyers.
This is according to Chris Cilliers,
principal of LewGeffen Sothebys In-
ternational Realty in the Winelands,
who says agents in the town are bat-
tling to source enough stock to serv-
ice the current demand.
AccordingtoWesternCapeproper-
ty sales aggregation website, Prop-
stats, property valued at around
R27million has changed hands in
Stellenbosch proper since the begin-
ning of the year. This excludes sales
in the rural surrounds.
In the same period last year, sales
to thevalue of someR50millionwere
concluded.
Theaverageprice of theproperties
sold has increased toR1,47million in
thefirst fivemonthsofthisyear, from
R1,35million for the same period in
2013.
While some properties have sold
for around R20 000 per square metre
(which is on a par with several Cape
Townsuburbs)manypropertieshave
sold for considerably less and the
town still provides great value for in-
vestors, says Cilliers.
Lew Geffen, chairman of Lew Gef-
fen Sothebys International Realty,
says Stellenbosch is an excellent in-
vestment location largely because of
Stellenbosch University.
There are more than 25 000 stu-
dents inthisonesmall town,andonly
a fraction of them get bunks in resi-
dence. The rest have to find private
accommodation, more than 95% of
whichisrentedaccommodationrath-
erthanparentsbuyingapartmentsas
many tend to do in Cape Town.
Parents often buy flats in close
proximity to the University of Cape
Town because they use them as holi-
dayhomeswhen their children grad-
uate, or theyplan tokeep them for re-
tirement.
The demographic is a little differ-
ent inStellenbosch,whichmeans its
an investors dream, says Geffen.
Cilliers says in Stellenbosch one
can buy a bachelor or small one-bed-
room flat that can accommodate two
students, for R450 000 and upwards.
Bigger two or three-bedroom flats
will sell for around R1million to
R1,5 million, depending on their con-
dition and proximity to the campus.
Walking distance is, of course, prime
investor real estate.
The rentalmarket for luxuryhous-
es is also exceptional in the town, be-
cause several international corpora-
tions are headquartered there.
Most big multinationals rent
propertiesfortheirinternationalsen-
ior executives, who spend anything
fromafewmonthstoacoupleofyears
in South Africa at any one time.
Itmeans theres a continually cir-
culating, healthy-sized pool of inter-
national clients needing secure, up-
market accommodation.
Our biggest problem in Stellen-
bosch at the moment is a lack of sale
stock, says Cilliers.
Wed like to see the market far
more fluid than it is now.
Property24
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WesternStarandFreightliner trucks
shine in latest Transformersmovie
QUICKPIC
Already a well-known, powerful
presence on the roads of South
Africa, a Western Star and
Freightliner from the Daimler
Trucks stable make their pres-
ence felt in Hollywood. block-
buster style, and they set the
screen alight.
Anticipation has been running
high for the release of the Para-
mountPicturesTransformers:Age
of Extinction movie, which is rec-
ognised for high-paced action se-
quencesthatputaspectaculararray
of trucks and cars in the limelight.
The fourthmovie in the Transform-
ers series is given an extra boost
when the role of the vehicular lead
character, Optimus Prime, morphs
into a blinged-out Western Star.
The Western Star will share the
screen with a Freightliner truck -
but movie fans will need to watch
the filmto learnmoreabout itschar-
acter.
Rugged and tough, commercial
vehicle customers in South Africa
choose purpose-built Western Star
truckswhen they need a highly spe-
cialised solution for heavy-duty ap-
plications both on and the off-high-
way, says marketing and sales di-
visional manager at Daimler
Trucks SouthAfrica, GodfreyHani.
The Western Star takes on the
most demanding applications, just
asOptimus Prime takes on epic bat-
tles in the nameof justice across the
universe. Merging the two heroes
in this movie thus makes perfect
sense, Hani adds.
Developed specifically for the
new Michael Bay film by Daimler
Trucks North America (DTNA),
many styling cues for the Optimus
Prime character were leveraged
from a new Western Star on-high-
way vehicle that will be unveiled in
the USA later in 2014.
When the producers of the film
approachedus to create thenewOp-
timus Prime, we knew we already
had the perfect truck in the works
and that it would be an ideal part-
nership to showcase our dedication
to engineering, design and building
themost rugged and reliable trucks
in the industry, said Andy John-
son, brand manager for Western
Star, Daimler Trucks in North
America.
Being part of the Michael Bay
Transformers film franchise is a
unique opportunity; here vehicles
are stars, and were thrilled that
Western Star is a major part of this
iconic franchise.
Similarly, the Freightliner truck
that debuts in Transformers: Age
of Extinction has been a stalwart
of the Daimler Trucks commercial
vehicle stable globally. In South Af-
rica, these vehicles attract fanatical
freight business owners due to the
products flexibility in serving a
wide range of industries and com-
mercial applications. It is widely
touted as the vehicle of choice for
long-haul trucking.
For more information about the
Western Star and Freightliner
trucks from Daimler Trucks South
Africa, please visit www.western-
star.co.za or www.freightlin-
er.co.za.
Transformers: Age of Extinc-
tion is the fourth film in director
Michael Bays global blockbuster
franchise, starringMarkWahlberg,
Stanley Tucci, Bing Bing Li, Kelsey
Grammer, Sophia Myles, T. J. Mill-
er,NicolaPeltz, JackReynorandTi-
tus Welliver.
The film begins after an epic bat-
tle that leaves a great city torn, but
theworld saved. As humanity picks
up the pieces, a shadowy group at-
tempts to control history, while an
ancient, powerful menace sets
Earth in its cross-hairs.
With help from a new cast of hu-
mans,OptimusPrime andtheAuto-
bots rise to the challenge. In an in-
credible adventure, they are swept
up in a war of good and evil, ulti-
mately leading to a climactic battle
across the world.
Transformers: Age of Extinc-
tion is based on Hasbros Trans-
formersT Action Figures and writ-
ten by Ehren Kruger, directed by
Michael Bay.
(Transformers and all related
characters are trademarks of Has-
bro.)
The Western Star takes on the most demanding applications, just as Optimus Prime takes on epic battles across
the universe in the name of justice . PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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AUTO
Toyota1,2,3 inWoestynren
QUICKPIC
Die Castrol-Toyota-renspan het
skoonskip in Suider-Afrika se
voorste veldtydren, die Toyota-
1000-Kalahari-Botswana-Woes-
tynren, gemaak. n Triomfanteli-
keAnthonyTaylorensynavigator
Dennis Murphy het van vroeg op
die eerste dagf voor gejaag en die
louere in di 1 000 km-marathon-
ren ingeoes.
Die naaswenners, hul spanmaats
Leeroy Poulter enRobHowie, het die
tweedeCastrol-Hiluxnet 32 sekondes
agter die wenners oor die wenstreep
gestuur. Derde plek is deur die Male-
lane Toyota-Hilux-jaers Johan en
Werner Horn ingeneem, wat Toyota
se houvas op die byeenkoms verder
versterk het.
Dit is n geskiedkundige oorwin-
ning vir ons, het n stralende span-
hoofGlynHall, gesnadatTayloreer-
ste verby die geruite vlag is. Antho-
ny en Dennis het gewen nadat hulle
Vrydag in die sewende wegspringpo-
sisiegekwalifiseerhet.LeeroyenRob
hetaldienodigegedoenendie tweede
plek sonder voorval ingeneem.
Die ren het op n ho noot vir die
span begin nadat die genooide Brasi-
liaanse jaerReinaldoVarela en syna-
vigator, GustavoGugelmin, die voor-
stewegspringplek losgejaag het. Hul-
lewasookin nToyotaHiluxwatdeur
Toyota Motorsport voorberei is, en
hetsakevandieheelbeginafduidelik
in beheer gehad. Poulter/Howie het
die vierde vinnigste kwalifiserende
tyd opgestel, terwyl Taylor/Murphy
sewende vinnigste was.
Taylor/Murphyhet hul spanmaats
op die eerste dag van die tweedaagse
byeenkoms oor bykans 1 000 kilome-
tergouingehaal,maarverwarringop
die roete het aan hulle die gaping ge-
gee om die voortou te neem. Toe die
stof uiteindelik aan die einde van Sa-
terdag se roete sak, het Taylor en
Murphy n effense voorsprong voor
hul spanmaats (Poulter enHowie) ge-
had.
Ons het geweet daar was min tus-
sen ons en Leeroy-hulle, het Taylor
bydie eindpunt ges. Ons altweehet
ons eie benoude oomblikke met pap
wiele en ander uitdagings gehad,
maar ons was uiteindelik gelukkig
om die fort tot aan die einde te hou.
Die Castrol-Toyota-jaers het n
vroe voorsprong bo hul mededin-
gers begin opbou vandat die groen
vlag naby Jwaneng, sowat 170 kilo-
meter noordwes van Botswana se
hoofstad Gaborone, geval het.
Vanjaar se roete het die spanne die
derdekeervanjaaroornuweenonbe-
kendeterreinlosgelaat,ennognetdie
derde byeenkoms van die 2014-Do-
naldson-veldtydrenkampioenskap is
op bestaande terrein beslis. Dit het
beteken die speelveld was vir al die
deelnemersgelyk,watdievierde ron-
de van die reeks n regverdige toets
vir almal gemaak het.
Dienuwe roetehetmeer sagte sand
as di van die afgelope paar jaar ge-
had, en het ookmeer verbysteekkan-
see gebied; iets wat saamgespan het
om n opwindende Woestynren, wat
vanjaar die 33e keer deur Toyota ge-
borg is, te verseker.
Ons kon nie n beter uitslag gehad
het nie, selfs al het ons probeer, het
n stralende Hall ges. 1-2-3 in een
van ons tuisbyeenkomste is nie net
absoluutbevredigendniemaardank-
sydiedubbelepunteinhierdiebyeen-
koms, verbeter dit ook ons stand in
die kampioenskap.
Die byeenkoms word weens die
lang afstand as marathon geklassifi-
seer:diedeelnemerskomdusvirdub-
bel die punte in aanmerking.
Die gevolg is dat Taylor, die verde-
digende kampioen, 50 punte as jaer
bykry en sodoende sy stempel op die
algehele kampioenskap afdruk en
weerwyswaaromhy die verdedigen-
de kampioen is.
Toyotase ReinaldoVarelaandGus-
tavo Gugelmin, het ook n goeie lopie
gehad in die uitdagende ren in die
unieke Botswana-toestande. Die Bra-
siliane, wat in n derde Castrol-Toyo-
ta Hilux van Toyota Motorsport ge-
jaag het, het die kwalifiserende been
gewen en daarmee die voorste weg-
springposisie, maar moes die roete
voor die res van die renveld skoon-
vee. Dit was hul eerste optrede in
Botswana en boonop op n splinter-
nuwe roete. Hulle het op dag een van
die hoofren n boom getref, wat hulle
by die oornaghalte tot 10e laat terug-
sak het.
Di ervare internasionale veldtyd-
renjaers het hul pad Sondag stelsel-
matig deur die renveld gebaan enuit-
eindelik n skitterende sesde plek
voor Klas S-wenners Jannie Visser
en Joks le Roux in hul Ruwacon Ra-
cing-Toyota Hilux behaal.
Toyota het ook die Vervaardigers-
uitdaginggewendanksyToyota-jaers
wat die algehele louere ingeoes en
Klasse T en S gewen het.
Die Toyota-1000-Woestynren, die
Woestynren soos dit algemeen be-
kend is, het ook sekere deelnemers
diegeleentheidgegunomaandie2015
Dakar-ren deel te neem. Gary Ber-
thold (Ranger) het vanjaar se Dakar-
uitdaging en n gratis inskrywing in
een van die grootste motorsportby-
eenkomste ter wreld gewen.
Hier jaag wenners Anthony Taylor en sy navigator Dennis Murphy dat
die stof so staan in die afgelope Toyota1000KalahariBotswana
Woestynren. FOTO: QUICKPIC
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Wanted!20 contestants for2014RangerOdyssey
QUICKPIC
The 2014 edition of Ford South
Africas action-packed Ranger
Odyssey is set to continue from
where last years epic cross-con-
tinent adventure left off.
This years competition is nowof-
ficially open to the public, and will
see 20 brave contestants embarking
onthetripofa lifetime.Afterarigor-
ous selection process, the top con-
tenders will be chosen to tackle the
extreme challenge of Kaokoland in
northern Namibia in a fleet of
mighty Ford Rangers during Sep-
tember.
The Ranger Odyssey gives con-
testants the chance to experience
the adventure of a lifetime, ex-
plains Ford Marketing Manager
Gavin Golightly. The Ranger is
built Ford tough, and through this
competitionwe aim to bring togeth-
er a group of ordinary people with
an adventurous spirit to experience
the best Africa has to offer.
Lastyear, 10 finalists experienced
a truly life-changing 22-day trip en-
compassing six countries and 8 000
km through rugged Africa. They
pushed themselves and the vehicles
to the limit as they experienced the
majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro and
theMaasai people ofKenya, the awe
inspiring Ngorongoro Crater with
its abundant wildlife, and Baga-
moyo, Tanzania, the source of East
Africas slave trade.
This was followed by the beauty
of Zambia, the breath-taking Mak-
gadikgadi Pans and Northern Tuli
Game Reserve in Botswana, along
with the far northern stretches of
the Kruger National Park and
southern Mozambique before re-
turning to South Africa.
Although only one personwalked
away as overall winner for the 2013
event, each one of the contestants
emerged with new-found self-re-
spect, inspiration and the desire to
explore more of the great African
continent. That the mighty Ford
Ranger was the hero of the Odyssey
was, of course, beyond dispute.
However, long before the 2014 fi-
nalists head off to the far north of
Namibia, the process kicks off with
a call to action in July duringwhich
aspirant adventurers are invited to
submitanonlineentryviatheRang-
er Odyssey website (www.rangero-
dyssey.com). The campaign is sup-
ported by adverts on radio and tele-
vision, as well as in print and social
media. Entries close on 20 July.
Once the entry has been regis-
tered on the website, the applicants
will beasked tovisit their localFord
dealership and take a selfie with
the Odyssey-edition Ford Ranger
and post it on the website to qualify
to be selected as part of the final 20.
Ford South Africa has produced
120 Special Edition Odyssey Rang-
ers at its Silverton Assembly Plant
in Pretoria for distribution to the
dealer network in the build-up to
this high-profile competition.
Although the distinctive Odyssey
Rangersareexpectedtoattractplen-
ty of attention on Ford showroom
floors across the country, the candi-
dates will be hoping that they at-
tract the attention of the selection
panel andare among the 40whowill
be chosen to attend the Ranger Od-
yssey Boot Camp from 22 to 24 Au-
gust.
This intensive training and as-
sessment session takes place over
three days at De Rust Outdoor near
Hartbeespoort Dam, home to Fords
official off-road driving academy.
All of the candidates will be trained
and evaluated on the essential as-
pects of 4x4 driving, navigation,
team work, physical and mental
stamina as well as camp craft.
Ultimately just20contestantswill
be chosen for themain event,which
takesplace intheremoteKaokoland
from 7 to 19 September.
The roughly 2 500 km route en-
compasses some of Namibias most
spectacularandarduousterrain, in-
cludingthenotoriousVanZylsPass
and the famous Purros Loop, re-
nowned for its desert elephants.
Unlike last year where the con-
testants competed on an individual
basis, for the 2014 Ranger Odyssey
they will be paired up in teams of
two.
The 10 teams will be evaluated
and scored throughout the trip by
the judges.
Aside from it being a genuinely
life-altering adventure, the contest-
ants will also be vying for the main
prize.
Eachmemberofthewinningteam
will get to drive an Odyssey Ranger
for a year andwill receiveR5 000 for
fuel per month.
For further information on the
Ranger Odyssey go to www.ranger-
odyssey.com and follow @Ford-
SouthAfrica on Twitter using the
#RangerOdyssey hashtag. You can
also likeus onFacebook (www.face-
book.com/FordSouthAfrica).
Ford South Africa has produced 120 Special Edition Odyssey Rangers at their Silverton assembly plant, Pretoria,
for distribution to the dealer network in the buildup to this highprofile competition. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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