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Boland sold 06 06 2013TRANSCRIPT
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6 JUNIE/7 JUNIE
Nows the right time to sell
E
very year thousands of stu-
dents stream to Stellen-
bosch. Some 5 200 students
can be accommodated in resi-
dences - of a total of 27 823 stu-
dents enrolled at the university
in2012, 20000had to findprivate
accommodation.
So says Jacques Becker, Seeffs
Stellenbosch agent. There are
many factors to considerwhen buy-
ing property in Stellenbosch. Al-
though there are more than 170
apartment blocks to invest in, find-
ing the right place in your price
range requires homework.
The position, security and price
of a property are major considera-
tions. Look at current and potential
income and the risk of an empty
apartment. Pay attention to finish-
es, parking, costs of ownership
propertyandhow longyouareplan-
ning to hold on to it.
Start by finding out which areas
or apartment blocks are considered
better than others. Remember that
in some areas prices may differ de-
pendingonthesideof theroad. This
is especially true around the edges
of campus.
Discerning buyers agree that the
the area bordered by Banghoek
Road, Die Laan, Andringa Street
andCluver/Marais Streets is prime
. This area is more expensive and
sought- after because it is closest to
the campus, so owners can usually
expect to get a better growth here.
Growth in this area derives
mainiy from the scarcity of well-
priced property. Buyers able to buy
here are often unwilling to compro-
mise on a specific position or dont
have the time to wait for the right
property, and often end up paying
a premium. This premium price
then sets the market value and ac-
counts for growth.
Property prices drop significant-
ly as onemoves away from the cam-
pus area to the north or the west.
Property here may cost less, but
rental income against price should
be better than on campus. This
could restrict growth and finding
permanent tenants is more diffi-
cult.
Selling off-campus at a higher
price could be more difficult, al-
though there are always buyers for
well-priced properties.
In short, it boils down to higher
growth but less income on campus
and better income but less growth
off-campus, says Becker.
Buyersmustbecarefulwhenbuy-
ingproperties forrenovating. Buy-
ing, renovating and selling immedi-
ately rarely works - the conversion,
transfer costs plus agents commis-
sion do not allow immediate profit.
Many buyers over-capitalise
and when it comes to selling, their
price is out of line with the rest of
the scheme or the area. If you buy
an apartment for your own chil-
dren, they will reap the benefits of
an upgrade or renovation, but it
wont necessarily translate into an
increase the propertys value by the
amount you have spent.
Renovating can be beneficial
when one converts a bigger, older
property from one bedroom to two,
or from two bedrooms to three and
willyieldextramonthly income.An
extra bedroom could also increase
thevalue immediately, if doneprop-
erly.Make sure this is legal and de-
termine costs. Also consider park-
ing; a lack of allocated parking bays
could be a drawback when selling,
he cautions.
The expense of owning a property
such as bond costs, levies, rates and
taxes, maintenance and manage-
ment fees, shouldalsobeconsidered
when looking at monthly return.
Becker recommends having a
rental agent, especially if one lives
away from a property. An agent
will draw up a rental agreement, do
credit checks, meet FICA, hold the
tenants deposit in a trust, ensure
payment to the owner and dealwith
issues like maintenance. The man-
agement fee of an agent is usually
around 10%.
You have to consider how much
rental will cost for the duration of
your childs stay, if you are not con-
vinced that buying is the best op-
tion. It could cost around R216 000
over a period of four years, if rent
isR4 500permonth,not takingyear-
ly increases into account.
In our experience parents who
purchase usually hold onto a prop-
erty for a couple of years after their
children have completed their stud-
ies. Of course factors like buying
cash or bonding should also be tak-
en into consideration.
Now is the time to market your
property inStellenboschifyouwish
to sell to parents looking to buy for
2014. There is interest now, which
will increase towards the end of the
year and the demand for property
at market value outstrips supply.
Contact Jacques at 021 886 7905 or
at 083 989 1249 for apartment sales
or a free valuation and a list of the
latest sales in your block. Phone
Jaco Spies on 082 864 5015 for infor-
mation on rental property.
The Ou Hoofgebou in Andringa Street, on the campus of the Stellenbosch University
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HELDERBERG
170 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130
Tel. 021 85 22942 Fax. 021 85 12515
Cell. 083 675 3012
email. [email protected]
www. moniquedamseauxproperties.co.za
Spacious home - top area
Sea views R4 850 000
PLOT FOR SALE - R1 350 000.
CHARACTER , FAMILY HOME IN
NATURES VALLEY R5.5 M
HOME FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 en
suite 3 reception rooms, large
study, open plan farm style
kitchen, sep. laundry, pool, treed
garden (plot 3451 m2) double
garages, extra parking, staff room
SEP. SELF CONTAINED COTTAGE
5 bedrooms , 4 bathrooms 3 en suite,
formal lounge, sep. dining room,
family room, 2 x studies
Farm style kitchen, sep. laundry,
breakfast area, large studio,
d/garage, covered patio to pool
and garden (plot 2319 m
2
)
MOUNTAIN VIEW IN TOP AREA
QUIET CUL DE SAC
SIZE OF PLOT 1232 m2
PH Monique 083 675 3012
JOINT MANDATE
PH YVES O82 929 1829
SOLE MANDATE
PH Monique 083 675 3012
SOLE MANDATE
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Office number: 021 851 1193
Fax number: 021 851 1645
Shop 20, Rola Centre, Caledon Str, Somerset West
www.ikayaproperties.co.za
WE DO OUR HOMEWORK BETTER
Dan van Zyl (Principal)
082 458 3867
R1 500 000
In popular retirement village
with medical facilities & much
more. Spacious, safe and secure.
Dan 082 458 3867
R950 000
For the Investor
Neat as a pin. Townhouse with
very good tenants.
Carin Hugo 083 469 1869
R495 000
Scaling down or looking for
a lock up and go holiday
home?
Cecil Venter 071 177 8986
R780 000 - URGENT SALE!
Do you need to be close to central
Somerset West? Renovated
Cherry Wood kitchen & storeroom
Carin Hugo 083 469 1869
R1 760 000
Lovely views
Rare find in good area. Family
home with lots of character.
Cecil Venter 071 177 8986
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2013SELECTRICBUG
www.electrabug.co.za
Tel: 021 851 7423
ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR A SINGLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
ELECTRIC FENCE INSPECTION R450 EXCL VAT
PLUMBING
INSPECTION
BEETLE AND
ELECTRICAL
INSPECTION
GAS
INSPECTION
R350-00
excl vat
R500-00
excl vat
R350-00
excl vat
Howdo I knowwhen it is the right time to scale down?
Many property owners who
now own properties larger
than they need, wonder when
thebesttimeistosellandscale
down.
Aswemovethroughthediffer-
entphasesofour lives, ourneeds
change.The largehome thatwas
once buzzing with the noise of
our kids is now quiet as they
have moved on with their adult
lives. Its a verydifficult decision
for many to make due to the
strongmemories thatareassociatedwith their
homesandwith thesememories comesmuch
emotion.
But at some point in time every-
one sells and moves on. The big
question is: When?
In answering this question here
are some points to consider:
)Doyouhaveanyhealth issues
that impact on your ability to en-
joy your property as you deserve
to enjoy it? For example, do the
stairsposeaproblem?Does thisaf-
fectyouphysicallyoremotionally?
) Are you able to care for and
maintain the property as youneed
to? Large properties, while offering the obvi-
ous benefit of space, also come with the added
obligation of maintenance. And maintenance
doesntcomewithoutcost.So, ifyouareunable
to maintain your property properly, then it
may be time to move on. A poorly maintained
property will sell for much less than it should
so you could be damaging the value of your
asset.
)Areyouabletohandletheincreasingcosts
associated with owning a larger property? In-
creased rates and taxes, electricity, and water
costs often put huge strain on the budget and
eat away at capital that will be needed later.
If you answer yes to any one of the above
questions then it may be time to consider sell-
ing. Its usually a very tough decision tomake.
There aremany additional questions that will
need to be answered such as: Where does all
the excess furniture go ifwe scale down?What
will we be able to afford? What are the costs
associated with selling and purchasing again?
How will be cope with the stress?
As challenging as it may be to answer all of
thesequestions, youwill be comforted toknow
that theycanall beanswered. It isbest to speak
toaprofessionalrealestateagentthatyoutrust
who canhelp you. For example, a knowledgea-
bleestateagentwill beable togiveyouanaccu-
rate appraisal on your home. But be sure to
ask for the facts! It is no use planning on a
thumb suck or unrealistic value.
Why not start looking around to see which
properties are available that could suit you?
Ifyou findsomethingyoulike, thenit isalways
possible to make an offer subject to the sale of
your existing home.
Approximate costs of transfer and agents
fees can also be given, so you can plan your
finances well. And even though selling your
family furniture is hard to do it can be done.
Perhaps other family members could benefit?
While it is a difficult decision to make, the
important thingis tostay incontrolof theproc-
ess by be being pro-active and sourcing knowl-
edge and sound advice early.
E-mail your real estate question to ste-
Talking Property by
Steve Caradoc-Davies
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140 Main Road, Paarl. 7646. | t 021 870 1011 | [email protected]
www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com | www.farmssouthafrica.com | www.farmandranchsir.com
Val de Vie | R850 000
Own a stand in Val de Vie Polo Estate. Corner stand,
next to vineyard, mountain views, north facing, on
cul-de-sac. Size is 600m. Monthly levy: R2 650.
Architect owns land and can draw up plans at a
discount rate.
Contact: Mercedes Labuschagne 082 555 2043
Wellington | R1 650 000 (ex VAT)
One of the last smallholdings available to build your
own home in this exclusive wine estate 1,2 hectare
with a footprint of 1,200m. Negotiable.
Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148
Paarl | Wellington
Each office independently owned and operated
Web Ref: 231839
Web Ref: 168174
Malmesbury| Offers from R3 900 000
Victorian Manor house, a National monument and
part of our heritage. 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study,
2 kitchens, separate scullery, washing room and
voluminous entrance hall. Various outbuildings.
Asking Price: R4 795 000
Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747
Web Ref 228616
Tulbagh | Offers from R7 500 000
Top producing citrus farm of almost 80ha in a very
goodposition in the valley.Almost 21haofwell-tended
citrus.House, 2 labourers cottages, store room,water
pump station. Excellent water. Going concern with
movables included.AskingPrice:R8500000 (exVAT)
Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148
Web Ref 181872
Riebeek Kasteel | R2 450 000
Countryside Home with 3 air conditioned en-suite
bedrooms, double volume lounge and dining room,
modern kitchen, quaint courtyard and comfortable
veranda. Remarkable value in Riebeek Kasteel.
Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747
Web Ref: 228797
Paarl | R2 750 000
Renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in sought
after area with beautiful views of Paarl Mountain.
Contact: Miranda Coetzee 083 414 7212
Web Ref 230120
Val de Vie | R4 950 000
Plot and plan: 4 Bedroom house for sale in Val de
Vie Polo Estate. Asking Price: R4 950.00, comple-
tion will be 8months after signature of sales contract,
payment of deposit plus delivery of guarantees.
Contact: Mercedes Labuschagne 082 555 2043
Web Ref: 232025
Joint Mandate
Joint Mandate
Joint Mandate
Old Mutual Building, 40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch
t 021 809 2760 | [email protected] | www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com
R10 700 000
This charming Guest House with its 4 star rating, is
sold as a going concern, all furniture included. A
peaceful, serene atmosphere envelops this beautiful
establishment. The perfect opportunity to run your
business from home, with separate private accom-
modation for manager/owner.
Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540
R4 950 000
Luxury finishes throughout this immaculate property
offering exceptional quality and spacious interior. Ideal
for the discerning buyer who requires a lock-up and
go lifestyle. Situated in an exclusive security estate at
the foot of Stellenbosch mountains. Contact:
Monique 072 390 9227 / Marelise 072 776 2645
R2 550 000
Wellmaintained family homewith a feeling of warmth
and spaciousness offers comfortable living with 4
bedrooms and a study. Plenty of space in the well-
kept garden with pool. Double garage & storeroom
are some of the extras this lovely home has to offer.
Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540
R3 800 000
A true family home with a country feel and loads of
space for the growing family. Offering space & height
for the larger family as well. Clay floor tiles add to the
warmth & cozy feel. Well placed pool with garden
space also situated close to a park.
Monique 072 390 9227 / Graham 084 308 3540
Stellenbosch
Each office independently owned and operated
Sole Mandate
Web Ref 232879
Web Ref 228075
Sole Mandate
Aanbiedinge vanaf R4 800 000
Kom besigtig hierdie skouhuis. Indrukwekkende hoekerf met gevestigde tuin. Ruim woning in top kondisie
met 4 slaapkamers, studeerkamer, 5 badkamers, drie leefareas, motorhuis vir drie motors, buitekamers,
moderne kombuis en afwerkings deurgaans. Top sekuriteit. Iets besonders! Loer gerus in!
Vraprys: R5 650 000. Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645
Web Ref 122614
Web Ref 232053
Sole Mandate
Web Ref 232410
Sole Mandate
Joint Mandate
R6 650 000
Ligging ligging!! Hierdie besonderse woning is gelee
in uitmuntende posisie wat selde in die mark kom.
Nie elke dag dat jy die geleentheid kry om kinders
vry te laat speel, skool toe stap en die dae van ouds
geniet! Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645
Sole Mandate
Web Ref 232060
Op Skou: Sondag 15h00 - 18h00
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For further information visit www.sothebysrealty.co.za.
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Koop altyd eiendommet n
groter prentjie in gedagte
n Huis behels veel meer as net die fisiese
eienskappe en kopers moet daarop bedag
wees dat di eienskappe soos die aantal
en grootte van vertrekke, uitleg van die
tuin, geriewe soos n swembad en braai-
plek, endie toestandvandie struktuurself
hullenieverblind teenander faktorewat
ook n impak op hul leefstyl kanmaak nie.
Vele van di faktore word eers later
ooglopend,maar nkoperwat langtermyn-
kwessies in gedagte hou, gaan waarskyn-
likmeer tevredemet syhuiswees, sBer-
ry Everitt, besturende direkteur van die
Chas Everitt International-eiendoms-
groep.
Aanvanklik sal die afstand na jou kan-
toor, die soort en gehalte van beskikbare
skole in die omgewing, en die gerief van
inkoop- en ontspanningsgeriewe waar-
skynlik die grootste eksterne faktore
wees wat n nuwe eienaar se lewensgehal-
te bepaal, s hy.
Maarsoos nmensouerword,word toe-
gang tot mediese sentrums en openbare
vervoer dalk belangriker, net soos per-
soonlikeveiligheidenstraksdienabyheid
van n polisiekantoor of nooddienste. En
hoewel n speelparknet omdie draai groot
voordele vir kopers met jong gesinne kan
inhou, kan dit n raserige steen des aan-
stoots vir ouer mense wees.
Hy skryf in die nuusbrief, Property
Signposts, dat dit die moeite loon om
vooruit te dink wanneer jy n nuwe huis
wilkoopenditsluitdienagaanvanplaas-
like sonering sowel as die raad van n kun-
dige en ervare plaaslike eiendomsagent
in. Jy wil nie eendagwakker skrik en be-
sef dat die aantreklikeoop ruimtevoor jou
nuwe huis vir n vulstasie wat dag en nag
sake gaan bedryf, bestem is nie.
Terselfdertydhetselfskoperswat neen-
heid in n gevestigdemeenthuis of geslote
kompleks wil koop ook huiswerk om te
doen, s hy, veral ten opsigte van sekuri-
teit en die finansile bestuur van die regs-
persoon of die huiseienaarsvereniging.
Kopers kanuiteraard nie elkemoontli-
ke gebeurlikheid inagneemnie,maarhoe
grotervoorsorghulle tref, hoegroter isdie
kans dat hulle jare lank gelukkig en tevre-
de in die eiendom sal kan woon.
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2313S1C8VY3K
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CitronsDS3
Cabrio is here
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C
itronSouthAfricahasadd-
ed a striking new addition
to itspopularandstylishDS
Line, the DS3 Cabrio, a multi-
awardwinningvehicle,whichus-
es intelligent design tomake top-
downdrivingconsiderablyeasier
and thoroughly enjoyable.
True to the legendary heritage of
the DS Line, this is not a run-of-the-
milldroptop,butamodel thatbrings
with it real innovation, bold styling
and sophisticated refinement. It is
also the only true five-seater Cabrio
in its market segment.
It is a model without compromise
in terms of interior and luggage
space. It evenhas the versatile 60/40
split rear seat.
The good news is that this new
model is available from only
R219 900.
The DS3 Cabrio while retaining
the hatchbacks compact propor-
tions and bold styling choices such
as the floating roof, characteristic
shark fin and front LED daytime
running lights, now adds a soft-top
roof to its distinctive personality.
Themajor technical innovationof
theCitronDS3Cabrio is theelectri-
cally-adjustable folding canvas roof,
which can be operated at driving
speeds of up to 120 km/h.
The roof takes just 16 seconds to
close from full open and there are
three settings, operated by a button
in the ceiling console. The positions
are: intermediate (partially open),
horizontal, (which leaves the rear
window in position), and fully open,
when the roof folds down on top of
the rear window, which itself folds
flat.
An important feature is that the
folded roof does notmove down into
the luggage compartment, thereby
providing the largest boot in the cat-
egory at 245 litres.
TheCitronengineersanddesign-
ers have also comeupwith a unique
tailgate,whichopenswithacircular
motion that allows access to the lug-
gage compartment even when there
is very little space behind the car,
suchaswhenit isparkedinagarage.
There is onlya 25 kgweight penal-
ty for the Cabrio compared to the
usual add-on for a cabriolet of at
least 100 kg.Theengineershavealso
ensured that the torsional stiffness
of the body is equal to that of theDS3
hatchback.
ContinuingintheDS3spersonali-
sation options, three soft-top roof
colours are available: Brilliant
Black as standard; Infini Blue and
DS Monogramme Moondust as op-
tional, with the latter available on
Sport models only to enable pur-
chasers to customise their car,
which is part of the DS3s DNA. The
colourof thesoft-top isechoedbythe
colour of the upper part of the body
sides, the front cross strip and rear
spoiler.
The Infini Blue canvas captures
the hues of blue and velvet, thanks
to a weave of three different col-
oured threads. TheDS logo, synony-
mouswithrefinementandelegance,
featureson theMonogrammeMoon-
dust canvas, which contrasts two
tonesofgrey,highlightingthesigna-
ture logo of DS on the canvas.
TheDS3Cabrio comfortably seats
five adults with all-new upholstery,
including three Claudia leather op-
tions, while the dashboard colour
replicates the roof colour.
This new model introduces a
three-dimensional light signature
with its 3D taillights, inspiredby the
Citron Revolte and Survolte con-
cept cars. The central part of the
light comprises a set of 31 rectangu-
lar LEDs and semi-reflecting mir-
rors that reflect the light guide end-
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chrome-finished DS logo in an em-
bossed black DS setting.
The DS3 Cabrio comes with three
petrol-engine options: VTi 82; a 1,2-
litre three-cylinder producing
60 kW of power and 118 Nm of
torque; VTi 120, a normally aspirat-
ed 1,6-litre four-cylinder producing
88 kW and 160 Nm and the THP 155,
a turbocharged 1,6-litrewith 115 kW
and240 Nm.TheVTi 82and120mod-
els aremated to a five-speedmanual
transmission, while the high per-
formanceTHP 155 sportsa six-speed
manual transmission.
The DS3 Cabrio comfortably seats five adult with all new upholstery, including three Claudia leather options,
while the dashboard colour replicates the roof colour. PHOTO: QUICKPIC
Ford continueswinning streak
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Jan Habig and Rob-
ert Paisley took a
comfortable victory
in their Basil Read
S2000 Ford Fiesta in
thisweekendsToyo-
ta Dealer Rally. The
win ensured an un-
broken string of vic-
tories this year for
Ford, with the Blue
Oval being repre-
sented on the podi-
umofeverynational
championship event
since the beginning
of 2011.
For Habig and
Paisley, who be-
tween themboast an
impressiveeight ral-
ly championships,
theeventbrokealos-
ing streak, which
has seen Habig without a win
since 2009.
Its been a long time com-
ing and we couldnt be happi-
er, said Habig. The car was
faultlessthroughouttheweek-
end and we had a trouble-free
run to the finish.
Reigning national rally
champions Mark Cronje and
Robin Houghton had an un-
characteristically tough
weekend, but despite a string
of mishaps the pair was able
to walk away with a useful
haul of points.
The duo struggled without
four-wheel drive on the open-
ing stages, lost valuable time
due to a gearbox change and
later shattered a wheel after
colliding with a rock.
It just wasnt our week-
end, said Cronje. The drive-
train problem was both un-
characteristic and unexpect-
ed, putting us on the back foot
from the outset. We still man-
aged to gain some ground on
the second day, ensuring we
walkedawaywithsomevalua-
ble points.
Cronje and Houghton re-
mainintheleadofthechampi-
onship by a single point from
their Ford compatriots Habig
and Paisley.
BothFordcrewsarelooking
forward to the next round of
thechampionship,namelythe
VolkswagenRally in theEast-
ern Cape on July 19 and 20.
Jan Habig and Robert Paisley took a comfortable victory in their
Basil Read S2000 Ford Festa in this weekends Toota Dealer Rally.
PHOTO: QUICKPIC
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FordRangerOdysseykicksoff
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Fourdaysof intense trainingand
assessment have revealed the
Top 10 finalists for the Ford
RangerOdysseyAfrica 2013. The
individuals come from a wide
range of backgrounds and have
been selected based on their per-
formance at the Ranger Odyssey
Boot Camp, which was held this
past weekend in Johannesburg.
From hundreds of applications,
seventeen semi-finalists were se-
lected for the Boot Camp, where
they underwent a rigorous training
programme that focused on the es-
sential aspects of 4x4 and convoy
driving, camp set-up, team work
and communication skills.
BootCampput thediverse group
of competitors through their paces
on awide range of challenges, says
Gavin Golightly, Ford marketing
manager. The level of enthusiasm
and commitment throughout the
four days of competition were truly
exceptional andwe have to congrat-
ulate each of the brave semi-final-
ists for giving it everything
throughout the selection process.
Ultimately there was only room
for 10 finalists and the choice was
based on awide range of aspects, in-
cluding teamdynamics,proficiency
in the 4x4 tasks, technical knowl-
edge and approach to the social me-
dia,which is theprimary communi-
cation channel throughout the 21-
day Ranger Odyssey.
Aside from showing off the re-
markable capabilities of the Ford
Ranger,wehaveemergedwithafan-
tastic group of dynamic people that
embody the true spirit of theRanger
Odyssey. They are relishing the ex-
perience of a lifetime on this
8 000 km adventure through six Af-
rican countries, concludes Go-
lightly.
Competitors from Gauteng domi-
nate the list with six finalists. Alex
Cruickshanks (28), from Randpark
Ridge, is a management consultant
byday, but clearlyusedhis sporting
ability as a multiple SA rowing
championtohisadvantagetosecure
his spot on themainevent. Driving
through Africa has always been a
dream of mine, and this is a great
opportunity to live the dream he
says.
Bernard Hollander (21) is an in-
dustrial psychology student from
Pretoria and exploited his youthful
exuberance to full effect. Im here
to win the awesome Ford Ranger,
and to gain experience travelling
through Africa, he states.
IT technician Richard Rammon-
eng (32) ispassionateaboutoff-road-
ing. Competing in the Ranger Od-
yssey will be a dream come true.
Kugesh Reddy (30) is a banking
professional fromSunninghill. Im
looking forward to experiencingAf-
rica, and the ultimate test of man
and machine.
As a commercial diver, Ryno
Swart (30) from Roodepoort has
physicalenduranceonhisside.Im
an adventure freak and I love being
outdoors, he says. Aside from
travelling through Africa, I have
one goal and that is to win the awe-
some Ford Ranger.
Wisaal Anderson (31) lives in Jo-
hannesburg and is a lifestyle blog-
ger. Myaimis tohave funandexpe-
riencenewthings,shesays.Ihave
a reputation as a pampered prin-
cess, and I hope to change that per-
ception on the Ranger Odyssey.
The Western Cape, and more spe-
cifically Cape Town, is represented
by two women. Paula Smith (37)
from Durbanville is an accountant
and mother of three. Ive been
dreaming about travelling through
Africa since I was 12, and cant wait
to fulfil that dream.
Dania Petrik (29) from Hout Bay
has just completed a masters de-
gree on sustainable development,
and had her first taste of Africa last
year while doing research. I abso-
lutely loved the experience, and
when I saw the Ranger Odyssey
there wasnt a chance that I would
miss this amazing opportunity.
The two remaining finalists are
from KwaZulu-Natal. Donatella
DAloisio (33) is a business owner
fromDurban. I love adventure and
I love Africa, she says. The Ford
Ranger is amazing and I want to get
downanddirtywithitonanincredi-
ble adventure.
Chloe Boshoff (28) is a photogra-
pher from Pietermaritzburg. Im
veryenthusiasticaboutAfrica,pho-
tography and the Ford Ranger, and
this event combines all of that into
one exceptional adventure.
The Top 10 will be jetting off to
Kenya for thestartof theRangerOd-
yssey on 24 June, from where they
will travel through Tanzania and
Zanzibar, as well as Mozambique
and Zimbabwe. The final leg will be
completed back in South Africa on
14 July.
These are the fully kitted Ford Rangers which the 10 contestants will be using on their African adventure.
PHOTO: QUICKPIC