SSK to host the Final Showdown

Soshanguve Spinning Kings a.k.a SSK will host the most anticipated and final spincity of year. The event will take place on the 16th of December at the Soshanguve spin palace.

The final shut down will feature adrenaline pumping stunts and the regular serving of spining and drifting ,make sure you attend the event as SSK, Lahri, Hamoo,Ziko and many other spin crews are set to entertain you till the early hours of the next morning.R50 gets you in, camp chairs and cooler boxes are allowed, you don not want to see yourself reading comments or viewing pictues and videos on their facebook page without having a comment.

All petrol heads lead to Soshanguve on the 16th of December

WestSide connect to host the Biggest show ever

WestSide connect will host the Spinning vs Drifting event at Mahem raceway in Pretoria west on the 3rd of December.

Said to be the biggest show ever the Spin and Drift extravaganza will feature South Africa`s top spinners and drifters.Cape Town spiners, Soshanguve Spin kings "SSK", Mamelodi Spinners, Southside crew and many other spin crews from all over SA will provide a day filled with adrenalin pumping performances. If you`re a petrol head be sure to catch the following cars in action at the event, BMW 325is, Nissan 350z,Nissan skyline, lexus and many more. Cooler boxes are welcome and the first 100 people will gian free entrance to the event. Mahem raceway facilities also provide safe parking for your vehicle

If you`ve always wondered how it feels like to be in the passenger seat of a drift or spinning car then it just might be your day. Peolple attending the event may be one of the lucky people who will get a  chance to experience how it feels like being in the passanger seat of a drift or spinning car, and this will be free of charge.

by Robert Mabusela

Only the Best Spinners to Honour Bongos “Rn1”

Mamelodi Spinners member Mabitsi burns some rubber at the Soshanguve Spin Palace.

Photo by Robert Mabusela

Soshanguve was the place to be this weekend. BMW enthusiasts from all over Gauteng headed to the township to burn some rubber at the Masters of the pitch spin city. The event was held at the Soshanguve Spin Palace in Block F on Saturday.

With spinning and drifting Soshanguve Spin Kings held the event in honour of a member who passed away after a car accident at Rosslyn. The late Bongos ‘Rn1’ was well known for his signature ‘reverse and one’ move. Only the best spin crews, including neighbouring crew Garankuwa Drifters, were invited to burn their rubber.

West side Connect crew surprised the hosts with a Nissan drifting in the predominantly Gusheshe territory. Zwikhodo ‘Ziko’ Nembambula unleashed his samurai sword in a battle against the Germans as he drifted in a Nissan 350z, one of the ultimate drift cars that Nissan has produced. “Ziko added value to the event, he always has a great performance lined up for us,” said Bongani Makhubo, a member of the Soshanguve Spin Kings.

Apart from the spinning, stunt men performed various adrenalin pumping stunts.

One of the most impressive was from West Side Connect who had two stuntmen performing simultaneously."The event was a huge success just like the previous events", said Makhubo.

Driving home was the most difficult part especially if you weren’t driving a Gusheshe. Events like this embrace the heritage of the BMW E30 325is.

see video below

By Robert Mabusela 

Only the Best Spinners to Honour Bongos “Rn1”

by Robert Mabusela

Leopards gets a Brazilian manicure

Picture from internet

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Black leopards 5-1 in an ABSA Premier League fixture at the Loftus Versveld stadium on Sunday, 30 October.

 Leopards failed to sink in their claws to an already injured Sundowns team which suffered an attack from swallows in their previous match. The first goal of the six goal thriller came in the first half after Mamelodi Sundowns striker Nyasha Mushekwi netted in the opening goal which left leopard’s keeper Posnet Omony   pouncing on air, Mushekwi went on to score a second goal in the 63^rd minuet  making  most deserving  of the  man of the match prize. 

 Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mphela scored two goals making him the top goal scorer of the ABSA Premiership league, with a total of seven goals to his name. Richard Henikani scored his first long awaited goal in two years which came in the 87^th minuet, shortly after leopards scored their consolation goal from a brilliant direct free kick taken by Khethokwekhe Masuku and further denied downs keeper Calvin Marlin a clean sheet in the 85^th minute.  After scoring all their goals downs still aspired to score more until the final whistle which ended leopards’ spa treatment that left the team with blunt claws

Downs moves to 3^rd place on the log with 19 goals to date, as part of cancer awareness month the Brazilians contributed R50 000 towards breast cancer research, the amount was calculated according to the amount of goals scored by the team.

By Robert Mabusela

Audi Voorsprung durch “Techno luxurious”

A8 W12 Luxurious interior

Photo by Robert Mabusela

The Audi A8L W12 LUXURIOUS performer, Audi say “Led by Luxury, completed by performance, dynamics and efficiency. Throughout its full length. I think this is Audi working its way to the big luxurious league where the likes of Rolls Royce and Maybach operate.

This German saloon is available in two models, the A8 4.2 TDI (258 Kw) and the top of the L range A8 6.3 W12 FSI which produces 368 Kw. Twin-turbo is used in the V8 diesel motor seeing that it needs a centaury plus a decade more kilowatts to match up to the more powerful twelve cylinder twin. The W12 reaches 100km\h in 4.9 seconds with the help of 625Nm of torque which peaks effortlessly at 3250rpm, according to Audi magazine. Audi`s Quatro all wheel drive system plus a eight-speed tiptronic gearbox comes standard in both models.

 Standard equipment list includes xenon plus LED daytime running lights, Multi Media Interface (MMI), single DVD player, Audi drive select, Audi adaptive air suspension, and Audi pre sense basic. For customers who appreciate the full luxurious feel some of the optional equipment includes LED headlights, TV (R14, 900), Bang & Olufsen advanced sound system (R68, 900), rear seat entertainment, and night view assist which identifies and highlights pedestrians priced at R26, 300.Bang & Olufsen have put together a powerful 1, 400 watt 5.1 surround system which has 19 speakers including subwoofer, each speaker has its own amplifier channel.  The W12 basic price is 1, 5m while the full package is priced at R1, 7m VAT inclusive plus optional extras.

No compromise on quality this is German engineering at its best 

By Robert Mabusela 



TUT bowled out by TUKS



TUT batsman Michael Voysey facing, scored the only half century for TUT



Photo by Robert Mabusela

TUT lost their eighth cricket match against the University of Pretoria at the Pretoria campus on Saturday, October 22.

TUKS won by 145 runs leaving their total score at 322/7, while TUT only managed to score 177 all out with 3 wickets for 45 runs in 15 overs taken by TUKS bowler Ekemm. In the first innings, an impressive partnership of 212 runs between TUKS batsmen C. Letcher and J. Richard set the pace of the match and contributed to TUKS victory.

Letcher contributed almost half of TUKS` total runs with 155 runs, followed by Richard’s 82 runs. TUT followed behind with batsman Michael Voysey scoring 55 runs making him the only player to hit home half a century. Northern Gauteng player Tom Khoza put up a brilliant performance scoring the second highest runs with a total of 34 runs to his name. Tom also took the most wickets with 3 wickets with 78 runs and 15 overs. 

TUT has managed to secure 6 victories out of the eight games they played to date this year.

By Robert Mabusela

Three Car Pileup outside TUT

Smashed Fiat Strada after it caused the accident

Photo by Robert Mabusela



Eight people were taken to hospital after they were involved in a three car pileup, the accident occured yesterday late afternon just outside The Tshwane University of technology Pretoria campus in Pretoria West at the robots of Staartsartillerie and Technikon Rd.

The accident was caused by a Fiat bakkie that bumped into a Ford bakkie from the rear, the Ford went on to hit a taxi. Both the bakkie and taxi were stationery when the fiat hit them while waiting for the robots to turn green, “I was waiting at the robot when suddenly the Ford Cortina behind me crashed into my taxi due to the impact from the Fiat bakking that bumped into it” said the taxi driver. Six passengers from the taxi and a child who was at the back of the Fiat bakkie were taken to the Pretoria West Hospital, while the eighth person was taken to the Eugene Marais Hospital in Gezina North of Pretoria. None of the people taken to  both Hospitals were seriously injured paramedics had to follow procedures and have them checked, the other two from both bakkies only suffered minor back and neck injuries . 

By Robert Mabusela 

Chevrolet Miray inspired by Chevy`s heritage

Chevrolet Miray pronounced  "Mi-ray" , featured at the Johannesburg international Motor show has three sources of power

Photo by Robert Mabusela

 When looking at the Chevrolet Miray concept one would think that the design is fresh, concept cars usually give us the impression that “this is something totally new”. Chevrolet`s Miray concept car is inspired by Chevrolet designs dating to the 1960`s so I had no choice but to use Google as a time machine.  I googled two cars from Chevrolet, the 1963 Monza SS and the 1962 Convair Super Spyder which are cousins that have inspired the Miray`s design. Firstly on the looks the Miray takes its body shape from the Monza SS with a similar two door feature except that the Monza has a longer wheel base. While looking at the pictures of the Convair Super Spyder I couldn`t help but notice the similarity of the two windscreens.

In the 60`s the Convair Super Spyder “presented a very accommodating platform for designers to stretch their imagination” the Miray might follow in the Spyder`s web but this will be determined by other concept designs. Chevrolets Miray  is powered by two front-mounted electric motors, each producing 15kw for the front axle while the rear wheels are  powered by a 1.5 litter four cylinder turbocharged  mid rear engine. Current for the electric motors is provided by a 1.6khw lithium-ion battery pack which is charged through regenerated braking.  The Miray is capable of running on electric power alone while the petrol engine kicks in when extra power is needed. A Dual clutch gear box insures quick and precise shifting working in conjunction with a start stop system.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) defines the side view with wedged shaped panels, and front and rear fenders which draw on the styling of the past iconic Chevrolet Corvettes. Introduction to the cabin is made possible by scissor doors which give a cutting entrance to the cabins centre console which features a centre console-mounted start button, ambient lighting, and a dual-cockpit design for both the driver and passenger area. Other features include two cameras one in front which works hand in hand with a GPS that overlays navigation information with real time camera inputs, and a rear camera to  provide rear vision executing traditional rear view mirrors.



 

Scissor doors front view

  





Miray centre consol

   

Chevrolet have produced an impressive concept with interesting features, concepts like this take the motoring industry to a new level while including some key redesigned features from past designs, this is definitely redesigning iconic designs in a modern and innovative way.

By Robert Mabusela

Breaking the law in 3.3 seconds

The McLaren MP4-12c featured at the Johannesburg International Motor Show produces an impressive 441kW achieving 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds.

Photo by: Robert Mabusela



With Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele’s proposed speed limit of 100km/h one could be breaking the law within 3,3 seconds that is if you are driving the new McLaren MP4-12c.  The  rear engined light weight McLaren is promised to be the “first genuine no compromise Sports car”  according to McLaren brouchures, but with the given 0-100km/h figures the McLaren team is just being modest as the MP4-12c deserves to be called a super car, 200 km/h is reached in 9.8 seconds or 8.9 if your car is fitted with Corsa tyres which will play an essential role in reaching the top speed of 330km/h a bit more faster.

Super car manufactures are using their gym memberships making sure that weigh shedding is at the top of their workout programme, unnecessary weight is lost as excessive weight hinders the achievement of maximum performance and by this not only the acceleration improves, other performance improvements include breaking 100-0 km/h in a distance of  30.5m, handling, and fuel efficiency releasing only 279g/km which just might save you from having to paying co² emission Tax. The whole weight shedding is made possible  by using a carbon fibre MonoCell structure which means that the McLaren gets a one piece light weight carbon fibre chassis with rear and front aluminium frames instead of using carbon fibre as used in the Audi R8  which has parted with 100kg, fuel figures stand at 11.7 litters per 100km releasing only 279g/km of co².The McLaren is powered by a handbuilt 3.8 liter twin turbo V8 engine which boasts 441kw/h with  600Nm torque available from 3000rpm right up to 7000rpm, the engine will be put up against  German rivals Audi R8 GT, Porsche 911 Turbo PDK, and the Japanese Godzilla Nissan Skyline GT-R and not forgetting the Godzilla killer Lexus LFA,  as seen on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R-oi91bd4).

All rivals have between 368 kW (Porsche 911 Turbo PDK) to 441kW (McLaren MP4-12c). According to specs the McLaren is the most favourable with the fastest 0-100 in 3.3 seconds that’s if you`re rolling on standard tyres. Overall the McLaren was smartly built, with high mounted exhausts  and every single component  designed from scratch nothing was considered good enough to be carried over from an existing McLaren, this Mclaren was certainly the highlight of high performance cars  featured at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, but you`ll have to dig deep into your pockets as the McLaren will sell for 3.3 million in South Africa with a limited 20 units set to hit our shores.

by: Robert Mabusela

Students embrace their heritage

Monitor residence students represent the Swati culture. They perform a traditional dance during the Heritage Day celebrations at the Pretoria West campus on September 25.

Photo by Robert Mabusela

An empty parking lot behind Denise residence at the Pretoria West campus was abuzz with traditional activities when students celebrated Heritage Day on Sunday, September 25.

 During the run up to Heritage Day, students were asked to choose their proffered culture that they would like to represent. All South African cultures and other foreign cultures from Congo, India, and China were also featured.Residence students donned their traditional outfits and played traditional games, prepared traditional dishes such as Lingalo (cassava leaves also known as ponda) and Kwanga, a Congolese traditional porridge. They show cased their diverse performances behind Denise residence.

 Fires were burning while a rich aroma of traditional food provokes appetite and nostalgia. The event  encouraged students  not to forget their cultures eventhough they are away from home,  “We try to adapt the university culture but we must never forget where we come from,” said Ishara Singh a member of the task team. Lezard residents had the opportunity to explore a variety of Congolese cultures, Lingala, Kitongo, Chiluba, and Swahili cultures.Students competed in indigenous games such as “Mgush”, “Diketo”, “Khati” (rope skipping).

 At the end of the Heritage day, celebration points allocated to different residences were summed up and positions were given according to the number of points received by the residences. The Indian ladies from Minjonet emerged as the winners in the female residence category while Monitor, representing the Swati culture won the male residence category.

By Robert Mabusela

Heritage Day Photos

By Robert Mabusela

TUT hosts DENOSA Gauteng PLM Sports Tournament 2011



TUT`s Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science Team who finished third.



Photo by: Robert Mabusela

Nursing Universities and Collages from all over Gauteng participated in the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) Gauteng Provincial Leadership Movement Sports Tournament 2011 which took place on Saturday 17 September at TUT Pretoria West campus.

The fixture began at  12:00, in the opening match TUT`s Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science lost to Ann Latsky Nursing Collage, TUT played well in their following match fixtures which helped them in advancing to the semi-finals. The first semi-final fixture was a clash between SG Lourens and Ann Latsky who defeated SG Lourens 3-1.The second semi-final saw TUT take on Fundzho Denzhe Nursing School, TUT only managed to score a lucky goal from a free kick by Zachariea “Majoro” Manganyi which slipped through Fundzho goalkeepers hands. Fundzho replied almost two minuets after “Majoro`s” goal ending the match in a 2-1 victory which ment TUT finished third. When it was time for the final match to begin Fundzho Denzhe only had five minuets to rest however their performance told a different story. By half time Fundzho were leading 2-0 with both goals originating from  a free kick, in the first goal defender Monduleli “rasta” Maphinda took a brilliant free kick from their defending half which connected with Midfielder Litha “Gattuso” Vumisa who made no mistake in finding the back of the net, the second free kick goal was similar to the first this time scored by Siya Maziphelele  beating Ann Latsky goalkeeper Thabiso “jawz” Matlala. Three more goals were added to the score sheet in the second half when Ann Latsky finaly found the back of the net and Fundzho adding two more goals winning the title 4-1.

Funzho Denzhe coach Sibusiso Mase`s statement “feel it , it is here” after winning the semi-finals was true when his team lifted the trophy at the prize giving ceremony which happened later that evening behind the pool area.  

by: Robert Mabusela

NWU gets a friendly Beat Down

TUT forward player Simphiwe Mathebula dribbles past NWU back player Thegofatso Lekatse

Photo by: Robert Mabusela

The North West University lost to The Tshwane University of Technology in a friendly game at the TUT Pretoria West campus outdoor basketball court on Saturday 17 September late afternoon.

TUT won the game with a 20 point difference ending the friendly 34-14. Point guard Katlego Moroena and shooting guard Thato Miya played well, they are players under development scouted from Rosina Sedibane Sports School, Katlego and Thato will officially join the TUT team next year when they enrole with the University as currently they are learners at the Rosina Sedibane Sports School based in Laudium Pretoria West.

by: Robert Mabusela

Gang caught after a failed robbery

Three suspects arrested at Menlyn Mall lay on the ground after police arrest

Photo by: Robert Mabusela

Three suspected robbers have been arrested yesterday noon at Menlyn Mall East of Pretoria after the robbers hit a Nike factory store at Atterbury Value Mart.

The SAPS used all their techniques to arrest the cops, sniffer dogs and two helicopters were in sight.In an attempt to out run the police, suspects drove from Atterbury Value Mart using Atterbury rd  stopped at a traffic light opposite Menlyn Mall where they ran out of their getaway vehicle a Mini Quantum heading in the direction of the mall. Two more suspects were arrested later that evening in Soweto.

Suspects will appear in court on Monday 19 September.

by: Robert Mabusela

TUT qualifies for

League semi-finals despite Losing against UJ

Tshwane University of Technology senior women’s team lost to The University of Johannesburg during a USSA league match played at the TUT Pretoria campus main stadium on the 4^th of September. Match official referee Stevens Khumalo had a quick word  with both teams during their lineup regarding teams not respecting the kick off time as the game didn`t start as scheduled, shortly after that the match kicked off. A serious collusion  between UJ goalkeeper Lerato Mamabolo and  TUT player Gugulethu Kotope  seemed to have injured the keeper who stood up and resumed play after taking about three minutes to recover. Both teams put up a solid performance in the first half which left the score at 0-0 going into half time.

The only goal in the match was scored in the second half when UJ captain Siduduze Mthetwa played a free kick that connected with Angelique Ferreira who delivered a cross into the box finding Shadi “Shadey” Matenche who found the back  of the .TUT almost scored when Bontle Chabaesele delivered a powerful shot which forced UJ goal keeper  to make an essential save, Koketso Mahlangu was  substituted after a dangerous tackle  from UJ player Basra Machales who was the only player to be booked after receiving a red card. TUT will take on UJ again this time in the semi-finals.

By : Robert Mabusela

Students entre Miss LUX 2011

Ntombi’entle Msimang is one of the 256 contestants who have entered the Miss LUX competition, with her is Cebo Zulu, Manager for entry events team

Photo by: Robert Mabusela

 

A TUT student Ntombi’entle Msimang is one of the 256 contestants who have entered the Miss LUX 2011 competition at the Pretoria West campus. With her is Cebo Zulu, Manager for entry events team.Students and other contestants from around Pretoria entered the competition from 10:00am – 16:00pm at the fountain area in front of Romans pizza on the 31^st of August 2011.

Pretoria West campus and Attridgeville Shopping Centre are the only entry centres in Pretoria.The final beauty pageant event will be held at Maponya Mall on October 16 where the top three will be selected.

Miss LUX will win the grand prize valued at over R20 000, a photo shoot for a national magazine, an education bursary worth R10 000, laptop, Fashion voucher and LUX products for a year.

By: Robert Mabusela

 

 

 

Internet 1, assignment 2, R.A Mabusela 211134208

http://topsy.com/twitpic.com/67e2zj

The Daily Dispatch was wrong in publishing the photograph, because according to The National Press Photographers Association code of Ethics it is stated that “primary goal of photojournalist is the faithful and comprehensive depiction of the subject at hand", so the photographer did his job and now the editor had to assign someone to edit the photograph which was not done.

 This photograph questions the line between journalistic ethics and professionalism. Journalists or the editor must edit photographs that may seem offensive or brutal to readers. Daily Dispatch was supposed to edit the photograph in a way that the picture will not be offensive or misleading to their readers. Most Newspapers publish photographs without thinking of how their readers will interpret the photo ?, instead they are driven by profit as they know that the publication will most probably be sold out by the end of the day.

Editors should think about their readers and also think about the reputation of the newspaper.

References

http://commfaculty.fullerton.edu/lester/writings/chapter6.html

http://topsy.com/twitpic.com/67e2zj

by Robert Mabusela

Little Ford Fiesta balances Putco Bus

An accident occured yesterday  morning after a Putco Bus collided with a silver Ford Fiesta on cnr DF Malan and Staartsartillirie, no people died from accident.

by Robert Mabusela

Defining “Respect”

On paper in writing of course respect can be defined in one sentence: a feeling of admiration because of their good qualities or achievement, taken from the oxford dictionary a reliable source. Yes this is the definition of respect which one can take and use in their own way and yes that’s what I am about  to do define respect using one of German brand BMW`s car

The BMW E30 325is, a car that you`d swear was designed in our country because of the way South Africans respect the 325is in fact we respect it so much that we take it as one of our own. South Africans have even gave it a proudly South African name “Gusheshe” not every car from the 20^th century can be parked next to one from the 21^st century without the driver feeling ashamed of owning an old car.

 So how did the Gusheshe earn respect? well it`s simple through lots of Smokey doughnuts. In America doughnuts are associated with cops as their favourite and easy meal on the job, but here in our country we associate them with rear wheel drive cars mostly the Gusheshe.  The Gusheshe has baked the most doughnuts in South African motoring history hands down, it is so familiar with baking doughnuts that you can create a recipe book featuring all the different doughnuts using the 325is that’s if you have the techniques and driving skills to control the Gusheshe, in the book you would feature all sorts of doughnuts from the traditionally circle shaped doughnut to the proudly south African koek sister ,burning lots of rubber in the process.

So if you want to be respected I advise you to get yourself a Gusheshe, you can even park it next to presidential cars like it`s bigger brother the BMW 7 series without feeling like an ordinary citizen.

by Robert Mabusela