Latest news with #JansevanRensburg
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Jeep reveals plans for 2026 including three ‘under study' models
Quiet start to the new year could turn busy should the trio of new models receive sales approval. Stellantis South Africa has confirmed plans of making three new Jeep models available currently defined as being 'under study'. In announcing its plans for 2026, the divisional head of the conglomerate's so-called premium brands comprising Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Leapmotor, Janus Janse van Rensburg, said the mentioned products include not only the Avenger and new Compass, but also the electric Recon due for unveiling soon. At the same time, Janse van Rensburg told the media at Stellantis' annual Media Connect event in Johannesburg last week that more revisions will be applied to the Wrangler and Gladiator in the first quarter of next year. Wrangler Based on the facelift Wrangler that become available in South Africa earlier this year, the added improvements, in accordance with those of the US variant, will consist of a revised colour palette involving a new orange hue called Joose. Under study, and therefore yet to be formally approved, the combination of the stalwart normally aspirated 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine an eight-speed automatic gearbox looks set to make a surprise return after being dropped for the current 2.0-litre Hurricane turbo-petrol with the same 'box. NOW READ: Jeep Wrangler's new turbo engine helps it keep up with the times Likely as a result of increased demand in the United States, where the V6 had been mated solely to a six-speed manual, the setup will possibly yield the same 213kW/353Nm outputs as the pre-facelift Wrangler, although as mentioned, final approval still needs to be made. The biggest surprise though is that consideration is also being given in bringing the Wrangler 392 to South Africa after the recent resumption of Hemi V8 engine production. V8-engine Wrangler 392 is under study for South Africa. Image: Jeep Supposedly phased-out after the debut of the farewell Last Edition 12 months ago, the most powerful production Wrangler ever made keeps hold of the 392 cubic inch or 6.4-litre normally aspirated V8 outputting 350kW/637Nm. First shown five years ago, the 392 will get from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.5 seconds, and receive the same interior updates as the standard Wrangler without any dynamic or chassis alterations. Special Willys Edition Wrangler could revive the two-door bodystyle. Image: Jeep As mentioned, both the V6 and Wrangler 392 are still under study, as is the third variant, the limited run Willys that pays homage to the original Willys Jeep. Unlike the rest of the Wrangler range offered solely in four-door Unlimited guise, the Willys will, suggestively, herald the return of the two-door bodystyle should approval be given. Gladiator Joining its sibling in arriving next year, the updated Gladiator, which premiered at the end of 2023 in the States, will introduce the same exterior changes, as well as the significantly redesigned interior comprising new air vents, type-C USB ports, improved materials and the new 12.3-inch Uconnect infotainment system. Facelift Gladiator will finally debut in the first quarter of 2026. Image: Jeep Compared to the Wrangler, the local-market Gladiator is set to continue with the Pentastar V6 and eight-speed auto 'box combination as the Hurricane unit cannot be specified in any market. Locally, this is likely to mean the same outputs of 209kW/347Nm. In the pipeline Of the mentioned under study models, the Avenger takes prominence as it had been an on-again, off-again entity for South Africa ever since its world debut two years ago. Long rumoured Avenger has taken another step towards becoming a reality. Image: Jeep Although originally motivated by an electric powerplant, the arrival of a mild-hybrid soon after its launch effectively opened the door for local market availability, though it stands to reason that the 48-volt system could well be omitted should sales commence. In Europe, the setup develops 74kW/205Nm using the familiar 1.2-litre three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine in combination with the belt starter/generator, and a six-speed manual gearbox only. Launched two months ago, the third generation Compass will expectedly fill slot-in above the Avenger in becoming Jeep's eventual flagship. Stellantis has confirmed the new Compass as being under study for the local market. Image: Jeep Set to fill the position soon to be left vacant by the outgoing Grand Cherokee, the Compass also offers a choice of hybrid and electric powertrains, though again, only the former will be earmarked for South Africa in the event of it getting approval. Ruled-out At the other end of the scale, details about the Recon remain unknown, while plans for launching the Meridian, known as the Commander in Brazil, have seemingly been shelved. An uncertainty, for now, is the incoming all-new Cherokee, while the range-topping Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are definitive no-no's due to production being left-hand-drive only. NOW READ: WATCH: Jeep Gladiator puts up a fight like no other bakkie
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Stumbling block in Oude Molen plans
Tenants of Oude Molen Eco Village were given a boost when Heritage Western Cape (HWC) turned down a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) application by the provincial government which has proposed a mixed-used development on the site. Last Wednesday May 14, HWC made a decision that the HIA application by the provincial government did not meet the provisions of the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HWC, Dr Michael Janse van Rensburg laid down some of the motivations for turning down the provincial government. According to HWC, the intangible heritage/living heritage has not been sufficiently investigated; there is insufficient information regarding the significance of the site in relation to the broader Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP) heritage area; more detailed information is required pertaining to the massing of proposed buildings in order to make an accurate assessment of the impact on heritage resources. 'A revised HIA is to be submitted by the provincial government to HWC for further consideration,' says Dr Janse van Rensburg.
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Trokkie out, Rohan in Champions Cup final
Janse van Rensburg continues the tradition of a South African player in every final of the Champions Cup era, named on the Bordeaux bench ahead of Saturday's clash with Northampton Saints. BORDEAUX, FRANCE – APRIL 12: Rohan Janse Van Rensburg of UBB breaks with the ball during the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final match between Union Bordeaux-Begles and Munster Rugby at Stade Chaban-Delmas on April 12, 2025 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by) Juarno Augustus is ruled out of the Champions Cup final, while former Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg is poised to make an impact on Saturday. Janse van Rensburg continues the tradition of a South African player in every final of the Champions Cup era, named on the Bordeaux bench ahead of Saturday's clash with Northampton Saints. Former Stormers No 8 Augustus misses out through an injury suffered in training this week. Fraser Dingwall leads a settled Saints side aiming for their first European title since 2000. George Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return while Fin Smith and Alex Mitchell continue at halfback and Curtis Langdon earns his 50th appearance. The Bordeaux lineup boasts the strike power of arguably the best wing tandem in club rugby, France finishers Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, with the hard-running Janse van Rensburg primed to add momentum to the midfield off the bench. NORTHAMPTON — 15 George Furbank, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Fraser Dingwall (c), 12 Rory Hutchinson, 11 James Ramm, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Henry Pollock, 7 Josh Kemeny, 6 Alex Coles, 5 Tom Lockett, 4 Temo Mayanavanua, 3 Trevor Davison, 2 Curtis Langdon, 1 Emmanuel Iyogun Bench: 16 Craig Wright, 17 Tarek Haffar, 18 Elliot Millar-Mills, 19 Ed Prowse, 20 Angus Scott-Young, 21 Tom James, 22 Tom Litchfield, 23 Ollie Sleightholme BORDEAUX — 15 Romain Buros, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Nicolas Depoortere, 12 Yoram Moefana, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Maxime Lucu (c), 8 Pete Samu, 7 Guido Petti, 6 Mahamadou Diaby, 5 Cyril Cazeaux, 4 Adam Coleman, 3 Sipili Falatea, 2 Maxime Lamothe, 1 Jefferson Poirot Bench: 16 Connor Sa, 17 Ugo Boniface, 18 Ben Tameifuna, 19 Pierre Bochaton, 20 Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer, 21 Marko Gazzotti, 22 Arthur Retiere, 23 Rohan Janse van Rensburg This story was first published on It is republished here with permission.
![UPDATE: Two premature babies abducted from hospital found [Watch]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.citizen.co.za%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fbabies-kidnapped-dora-nginza.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
UPDATE: Two premature babies abducted from hospital found [Watch]
Two babies who were reportedly kidnapped from a Gqeberha hospital on Tuesday evening have been returned unharmed. In a dramatic conclusion to a harrowing abduction ordeal, two newborn babies who were snatched from Dora Nginza Hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay, were reunited with their mothers on Wednesday afternoon, 21 May. Their return comes just hours after the two premature baby boys were kidnapped on Tuesday evening from the public health facility's neonatal ward. At the time of their abduction, the infants were just four and two days old and still in incubators. According to reports, one of them was also being treated for a broken arm. Premature babies kidnapped from Dora Nginza Hospital A frantic search to find the missing babies was launched by the Gqeberha police's Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and health authorities. South African Police Service (Saps) spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg confirmed to The Citizen that the infants were reunited with their mother and both boys were in good health. Two female suspects arrested According to Janse van Rensburg, two female suspects were arrested by the FCS. 'One of the Saps officers was exiting the premises of the hospital, when he noticed two females with infants. He immediately approached them and started questioning the women. 'The suspicion of the member was positive, after the infants were identified as the two stolen babies. The two suspects, aged 25 and 26, will appear in the New Brighton Magistrate's Court during the week,' the police spokesperson said. The acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo commended the Saps team 'who worked tirelessly since the kidnapping was reported'. 'We are grateful that they were found and that they can be reunited with the mothers.' ALSO READ: Two women arrested for allegedly kidnapping newborn boy Addressing the media on Wednesday afternoon, a relieved Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk revealed that the two infants were back in hospital and have both 'just had their first feed' after their reunion with their mothers. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary Van Niekerk, gives an update about the stolen babies incident that transpired at Dora Nginza Hospital.#AllHandsOnDeck#MetroAtWork#Siyasebenza — Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (@NMandelaBaymuni) May 21, 2025 Mystery kidnapping of babies from maternity ward It was previously reported that the mother of one of the infants left her baby in the maternity ward's premature unit after breastfeeding him at around 7pm on Tuesday evening. When she returned at 8:30pm to feed the child again, she discovered he was missing. A second mother later arrived at the ward and discovered that her baby son was also missing. Two women captured on hospital CCTV cameras When questioned about the incident earlier this morning, Eastern Cape health department spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, said a security guard stationed in the maternity building tried to stop two women who were trying to access the ward carrying a bag. 'The ladies were assumed to be breastfeeding. However, one of them managed to evade the security guard and gain access to the nursery carrying the same bag.' Kupelo added that CCTV footage showed one of the women later using a different door to exit with the bag.
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Trial postponed again: Malalane attorney to return to court in June
Zietta Janse van Rensburg has not had her day in court yet. On Monday, a new date was set for her trial on fraud, uttering and forgery charges. Lowvelder reports this follows after Janse van Rensburg's D-Day for trial had to be postponed on February 17 when the recording devices at Malalane Periodical Court had technical issues. Magistrate Jacob Mamabolo then postponed the hearing to April 24 and 25. On April 10, Janse van Rensburg wrote to State Prosecutor Tobie Steyn and said: 'As noted, there are many public and school holidays in that period. It is my father's birthday April 23. I kindly request that if there is any issue that might hinder the proceedings that I am advised in order to spend the first birthday with my father since my studies (2003) and the first ever birthday where my children can spend it with their grandfather. I will preliminarily book the flights for our return on April 23, but it would be highly appreciated if we can extend it with the benefit of the extra days. My last visits to Port Elizabeth were for my mother's passing July 2021 and my father's second heart bypass February 2024.' After having obtained Magistrate Jacob Mamabolo's approval, the case was postponed by agreement between the parties Monday at the Malalane Periodical Court. Her legal representative, Adv Hennie van Rensburg, also withdrew from the case. In a note to Steyn, he wrote: 'Due to non-compliance and receiving no instructions from Mrs J van Rensburg. I hereby withdraw from the case as legal representative. I am not in a position to continue due to lack of instructions, co-operation and a breach of trust envisages failing that the matter should continue on the dates agreed upon, being April 24 and 25. Unless I receive direct instructions within the next 48 hours, I withdraw indefinitely.' On Monday, Janse van Rensburg was back at the Malalane Periodical Court and informed the court that Adv van Rensburg would once again be representing her. The court informed Janse van Rensburg that they could not accept her word about the reinstatement of her legal representative and instructed her to have Adv van Rensburg formally let them know whether he was going to appear on her behalf. The case was postponed to June 25. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
