BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Bushbuckridge, in Mpumalanga, boasts many gems. Located on the doorstep of Kruger National Park, it also offers diverse cultural experiences. Most importantly, it is home to some of the most hospitable and peace-loving people. This past weekend, I drove the VW…
Meet the South African Car Of The Year (COTY) Juror, Kumbi Mtshakazi
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Kumbi has founded a perfect outlet to bring together his passions, cars and creative writing, on Kumbi-M on Cars digital platforms. A motoring editor and enthusiast, he has earned a spot as one of the COTY’s jurors. How did…
A Lovelee Life with Dr Lerato
Health Hydro’s promote a healthier way of life I consider myself as someone who leads a healthy lifestyle. I am very discerning about what I eat – my diet consists mostly of vegetables, fruits, and selected animal protein. I exercise 7…
Ask Mabs: Fuel saving tips
Hi Mabs I drive a GR Yaris and love seeing German car drivers’ faces when I take off at robots. However, the1,6 litre turbo petrol engine is very thirsty and it is affecting my pocket. With petrol set to go up…
A timeout? You don’t have to ask me twice!
BY Sipho ‘Alphi’ Mkhwanazi The moon has been playing ringa-ringa-roses with my emotions and I realised, maybe it’s time for yet another timeout. And before you call me a chakra king, yes, I will use absolutely any excuse to break away from…
JAECOO’s wind, ice and fire – a symphony of innovation and style
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Prepare to be swept away by the latest automotive marvel to grace South African roads – the JAECOO J7. In a landscape where innovation meets affordability, JAECOO is a game changer. It offers motorists a fusion of…
Meet the South African Car of the Year (COTY) Juror, Francisco Nwamba.
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Automotive journalist and Ignition TV host, Francisco Nwamba, embodies the spirit described by Guy Kawasaki when he shared these words: “Pursuing your passions makes you more interesting, and interesting people are enchanting.” When the motoring media was slow to…
Dr Lerato’s Lovelee Kenyan Escape: Unexpected Friendships in Lamu
This cold weather got me reminiscing about my last summer holiday. I did something out of the norm for myself and joined a pre-planned girl’s trip for a group of 10 to Lamu, in Kenya. Initially, I was uneasy about…
Ask Mabs : Insurance T’s & C’s
Dear Mabs I am a new driver and my parents recently bought me my first car. However, I’m responsible for insurance and running costs. I’m a nervous driver and made sure to get a comprehensive insurance cover, including cover scratches…
Volkswagen Group Africa injects R4 billion into its Kariega plant.
Volkswagen Group Africa has proven its commitment to South Africa by investing R4 billion to upgrade its facilities in preparation for future models. The group announced that the R4 billion investment will be allocated to spruce up production plant in…
