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TimesLIVE
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
We get behind the wheel of the updated VW T-Cross
Launched in 2019, the T-Cross is Volkswagen's best-selling SUV and was recently given a midlife upgrade with refreshed exterior styling, an updated interior and new tech. The update comes none too soon with VW and other legacy brands having to fight off a growing number of keenly priced rivals from China and India getting more sophisticated with more features. Late last year, Volkswagen SA launched the latest T-Cross in upper-grade Life, Style and R-Line guises priced between R471,400 and R543,800. Earlier this year, it followed up with more affordable Base versions priced at R399,900 and R418,200. All variants are imported and sold with a three-year/120,000km warranty and three-year/45,000km service plan. Volkswagen has given the new T-Cross more styling swagger, with restyled front and rear bumpers, revised light clusters and a new radiator grille. Three bold new exterior colours are available: Grape Yellow, Clear Blue Metallic and Kings Red Metallic. Standard assistance systems consist of adaptive cruise control with stop/go functionality, cornering assist, lane assist, emergency assist and pedestrian monitoring. All T-Cross models are powered by a 1.0 l three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The Base version has outputs of 70kW and 175Nm and a five-speed manual transmission, with all other versions getting the more powerful 85kW/200Nm unit paired with a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lightning strikes as YesPlay player scoops R577,620 from R180 bet
Experience the thrill of online gaming as a YesPlay player strikes it rich, winning R577,620 from a mere R180 bet on Pragmatic Play's Gates of Olympus slot. Zeus, the mighty Greek god of thunder, has bestowed his divine favour upon one incredibly fortunate YesPlay player, delivering a staggering R577,620 payout from a R180 stake on Pragmatic Play's electrifying slot, Gates of Olympus. The astronomical win unfolded during the game's coveted Free Spins feature, where lightning quite literally struck not once, not twice, but four times in a single tumble. On just the fourth spin of fifteen awarded free spins, the heavens opened as Zeus unleashed his legendary multiplier power with consecutive strikes of 4x, 6x, and then an incredible 250x appearing three times in rapid succession. This divine intervention created a monumental 760x combined multiplier that transformed what would have been an ordinary tumble into an eye-watering R471,960 win in one breathtaking moment. "We're absolutely thrilled for our player," said Peter G. Head of CRM, at YesPlay. "This is exactly the kind of life-changing moment that makes online gaming so exciting. Zeus certainly showed his generous side in this extraordinary session." The celestial drama didn't end there. Throughout the remaining free spins, Zeus continued to tease with another 500x multiplier appearing during various non-winning tumbles, building anticipation for what might come next. By the conclusion of the fifteenth spin, the player had amassed a monumental R577,620 total win—all from an initial R180 wager. This represents one of the most phenomenal multiplier wins on YesPlay's platform this year, with the 3,209x return showcasing the phenomenal potential of Pragmatic Play's mythological masterpiece. YesPlay continues to cement its reputation as South Africa's premier destination for online gaming thrills, with this win following a series of significant payouts across their diverse portfolio of world-class games. About YesPlay YesPlay is a premier online gaming platform offering a wide range of casino games and sports betting options. Licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, YesPlay is committed to providing a safe, fair, and enjoyable gaming experience for players across South Africa. For more information about YesPlay and its exciting game offerings, visit Note: YesPlay promotes responsible gaming. Please play responsibly.
