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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170 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130

Tel. 021 85 22942 Fax. 021 85 12515

Cell. 083 675 3012

email. mdprop@global.co.za

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

electrabug@telkomsa.net

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-

ve.cd@harcourts.co.za.

Talking Property by

Steve Caradoc-Davies

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140 Main Road, Paarl. 7646. | t 021 870 1011 | info@sirpaarl.co.za

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 | admin@sothebysrealtystb.co.za | 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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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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CitronsDS3

Cabrio is here

QUICKPIC

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-

lessly. In keeping with the elegance

of the car, the 3D light features a

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

QUICKPIC

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.

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