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Irish Times
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Times
Driving test confusion: ‘Multiple candidates' miss appointments due to mix-up over two centres
Confusion over the location of two west Dublin driving test centres has resulted in learner drivers missing appointments and the centres having higher than average 'no show' rates. The centres in Mulhuddart are at Maple House in Rosemount Business Park, and at Carlton Hotel on the old Navan Road. Thomas Hand, a 17-year-old learner driver from Portrane, Co Dublin, got a cancellation appointment on June 26th for his test and arrived at Maple House centre. 'Despite being on time, I was informed I had missed my appointment,' he said. He arrived at the wrong test centre because his GPS defaulted to the main centre 'with no listing for the Carlton Hotel location'. READ MORE He was deemed a 'no show' and told he would have to apply again for his test. 'Staff told me this is a recurring issue and that multiple candidates miss tests because of this confusion,' he said. His 'no show' appointment was his third test. He had previously secured cancellations for his first test in Finglas on May 16th and his second in Tallaght on June 5th. The teenager said he needed to pass his test by August when his insurance was due for renewal as he would not be able to afford the learner driver premium next time. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said the test appointment confirmation 'clearly states the address and eircode of the chosen location' and applicants should 'read the communication that issues to them'. The RSA 'has not received a significant level of complaints on this issue. Nevertheless, to avoid possible confusion, we will include 'Mulhuddart' in the Maple House Google Maps entry'. Dublin West Fine Gael TD Emer Currie said one of the centres 'could easily be renamed to avoid confusion, but since 2023 the RSA hasn't done so'. She said 'this is one of a number of simple things the RSA could do to make the testing system more efficient and reduce no-shows', which in 2023 and 2024 totalled 15,103. In a parliamentary reply, Ms Currie received figures showing tens of thousands of learners are 'pausing' their applications rather than pushing for a test date. Between 2022 and 2024, a total of 166,975 driving-test applications were 'paused' including 51,538 last year alone. She said the figures needed to be investigated because they represented about 18 per cent of applications and they indicated that learners were using the driving-test confirmation to renew their learner permit and pause their application instead. Susan Gray, of road safety campaign group Parc, said it shows 'how easy and how many can game the system'. She said 8,600 failed to show last year for their test, but 'people don't even have to select a date. They just apply to go on a waiting list and then use that letter to renew their permit'. The RSA and Department of Transport have agreed legislative changes to reduce the number of long-term learner permit holders on Irish roads, although no date has been given for implementation. The RSA said: 'Third or subsequent permits will only be issued if the applicant has taken a driving test within the previous two years – booking a test will no longer be sufficient. 'No more than four consecutive learner permits will be allowed. After the fourth, the individual must restart the entire process' including the theory test and lessons.
TimesLIVE
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Cape Town launch of 'Hollywood on the Veld' by Ted Botha (July 19)
ABOUT Hollywood on the Veld In 1913 a secretive American millionaire who lived on the top floor of the famous Carlton Hotel had a crazy idea: to make movies in Johannesburg. Not just any movies but the biggest in the world, huge spectacles with elaborate sets, thousands of extras and epic story lines. Isidore Schlesinger, better known as 'IW', built a studio on a farm called Killarney, where he set out to challenge a place in America that was in its infancy: Hollywood. The glamour, gossip and high drama of IW's studio fit perfectly into a city experiencing an intoxicating golden age. There was as much action on the movie sets as there was on screen, from political intrigue and the clashing of huge egos to public outbursts, fiery judicial inquiries, disaster and death. Behind the mad enterprise was a maverick, a tycoon, a recluse, a friend of the famed and the connected. IW could have held his own in California but he chose as his base the City of Gold, and his indomitable ambition saw his 'Hollywood on the Veld' soar. This is the never-been-told-before story of the rise and fall of the strangest and most unique movie empire ever.
TimesLIVE
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
The golden age of cinema in the City of Gold — Ted Botha discusses ‘Hollywood on the Veld'
ABOUT THE BOOK: In 1913 a secretive American millionaire who lived on the top floor of the famous Carlton Hotel had a crazy idea: to make movies in Johannesburg. Not just any movies but the biggest in the world, huge spectacles with elaborate sets, thousands of extras and epic story lines. Isidore Schlesinger, better known as 'IW', built a studio on a farm called Killarney, where he set out to challenge a place in America that was in its infancy: Hollywood. The glamour, gossip and high drama of IW's studio fit perfectly into a city experiencing an intoxicating golden age. There was as much action on the movie sets as there was on screen, from political intrigue and the clashing of massive egos to public outbursts, fiery judicial inquiries, disaster and death. Behind the mad enterprise was a maverick, a tycoon, a recluse, a friend of the famed and the connected. IW could have held his own in California but he chose as his base the City of Gold, and his indomitable ambition saw his 'Hollywood on the Veld' soar. This is the never-been-told-before story of the rise and fall of the strangest and most unique movie empire ever.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union shocks fans with bold French Riviera repost featuring Dayna Lynne North at Cannes
and writer-producer Dayna Lynne North sparked buzz with a shared social media post that hints at summer creativity, French Riviera elegance, and inspiring collaborations. Captured at the iconic Carlton Hotel, the stylish story has fans and followers talking with many speculating this could mark the start of a powerful creative duo. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Gabrielle Union reposts Dayna Lynne North's Cannes story at Carlton Hotel On June 22, Gabrielle Union reshared an Instagram story originally posted by Dayna Lynne North (@daynalynnenorth). With the caption: 'Dreaming about the rest of this summer looking like creating + cocktails + Cote D'Azur + @gabunion' In the story, Dayna Lynne North, a creative professional, expressed her dreamy vision for summer cocktails, Cannes, and collaboration with Gabrielle Union during the Cannes Lions Festival or a similar creative event. Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union shocks fans with bold French Riviera Repost Featuring Dayna Lynne North at Cannes (Image Source: Instagram Story) The repost included tags for @heromediainic and showed Gabrielle Union and North hugging side by side. Gabrielle Union wore a chic black polka-dot dress, her signature gold hoops, and a sleek high ponytail. She held a wine glass, capturing the relaxed yet stylish atmosphere. The place was none other than the iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France, where luxury and history meet by the sea. Dayna Lynne North and Gabrielle Union share summer vibe at Cannes Gabrielle Union and Dayna Lynne North are setting the tone for a stylish summer. In a recent Story reposted by Union, North shared a dreamy scene from Cannes complete with cocktails, creativity, and a clear nod to the French Riviera lifestyle. The moment, captured at the iconic Carlton Hotel, teased more sun-drenched elegance to come. Gibrielle Union was in a timeless black polka-dot dress with gold jewelry and a graceful ponytail radiated elegance. With the wine glass and the glamorous hotel backdrop, and it became a moment of laid-back luxury. Fans noticed the friendly gesture. Comments praised Union's style and the chemistry between the two women. 'So chic,' wrote one follower. Another added, 'Summer goals with Gab!' The story is early proof that this summer may see more creative sparks and casual glamour from Gebrielle Union. With collaborators like North and hashtags hinting at Mediterranean days ahead, French Riviera sun may play a bigger role in her social media highlights. Also Read:
IOL News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
REVIEW: Hollywood on the Veld, when movie mayhem gripped the City of Gold
Isidore Schlesinger, better known as 'IW', built a studio on a farm called Killarney, where he set out to challenge a place in America that was in its infancy: Hollywood. In 1913, an American millionaire living on the top floor of Johannesburg's Carlton Hotel had an extraordinary idea: to make films in Johannesburg. And not just any films, but the biggest in the world, grand spectacles with elaborate sets, thousands of extras, and epic storylines. Isidore Schlesinger arrived in South Africa with almost nothing. He set out to make his fortune selling American goods, telling his parents he'd return either a millionaire or a pauper. Known as 'IW', Schlesinger built a film studio on a farm called Killarney, with the ambitious goal of rivalling a place that was itself only just emerging—Hollywood, which at the time was still farmland outside Los Angeles, dotted with shacks and barns. Though movies were still in their infancy in 1913, and despite having no background in entertainment, Schlesinger quickly made his mark on the global film scene. He launched 'The African Mirror', a newsreel series, and sent crews as far as East Africa to document World War I. His production company was among the first to shoot on location outdoors, while Hollywood was still confining itself to studios and painted backdrops. Schlesinger's crews filmed across the bushveld, at historic battlefields, Victoria Falls, and the forests of Portuguese East Africa - well beyond the comfort zones of most of his contemporaries. He was deeply passionate about South Africa's landscapes and cinematic potential. The glamour and ambition of IW's Killarney studio mirrored the mood of early 20th-century Johannesburg, a city in the midst of a heady golden age.
