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The South African
a day ago
- Automotive
- The South African
'Humbling': Rachel Kolisi 'downgrades' to affordable car
Rachel Kolisi has swapped driving luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Land Rovers for a more affordable ride, a Yaris! Despite being the former wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel has been praised for her humility and simplicity. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Rachel Kolisi posted a series of pictures of her latest ride – an old Toyota Yaris. In the post, the former Springbok WAG rode around in the modest vehicle, which she also used to pick up her ex Siya Kolisi's sister Liphelo. The influencer and philanthropist captioned the post: 'Life has a funny way of humbling you just when you think you've got it all figured out. One day you're riding high, the next you're asking a friend to borrow their spare car and googling 'how to parallel park a Yaris with dignity.' The mother-of-two added: 'It's not forever. It's just a chapter. But honestly? Betsy (the car) and I are kind of vibing, and I still nail clutch control.' Rachel Kolisi deleted an IG post about her modest car. Images via Instagram: @rachelkolisi Just hours earlier, Rachel had posted pictures of her 'last day' in her Mercedes-Benz. It's unclear if the luxury car was hers or possibly a brand endorsement deal. Rachel Kolisi isn't the only Capetonian who will be hitting the road in a Yaris. Former DA leader Helen Zille revealed in March that she would be finally upgrading her trusted Corsa of 25 years to another affordable option. In the comments section, Helen was asked what car she would be driving next. 'A Toyota Yaris,' she responded. According to Toyota, the Yaris debuted in South Africa in 2005 and quickly became one of their best-selling models globally. In recent years, 'slow sales' have seen the popular car being discontinued in countries around the world. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
ITV News
6 days ago
- ITV News
Two cyclists seriously injured after being hit by car in the New Forest
Two cyclists are in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in the New Forest. The collision, involving a white Vauxhall Corsa, happened at the junction of Brockenhurst Road and Burley Road in Wootton just after 6pm on Sunday, 25 May. The cyclists, two men aged 49 and 52 and from London, were taken to hospital. The driver of the Corsa, a 20-year-old man from Sway, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in custody. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or the moments leading up to it, to contact them. The Hampshire force said in a statement: "We would also like to thank other motorists in the area for their patience last night, as the road was closed for a considerable period while emergency services dealt with the scene."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man dies in hospital two weeks after car crash
A man has died two weeks after a car crash. A Vauxhall Corsa and a Toyota Prius collided on Brunshaw Road in Burnley at about 23:20 BST on 5 May, Lancashire Police said. The driver of the Corsa, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital with chest injuries and died on 18 May. Police have asked for any witnesses to the crash, which happened near to the junction of Brownside Road, or anyone with dashcam footage, to contact them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Lancashire Police
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Driver killed after two car crash
A man in his 70s has died after a crash on a rural road. Lancashire Police said the man was in a blue Vauxhall Corsa which was involved in a crash with a black Corsa at about 18:40 BST on Friday in east Lancashire. The crash took place on the A56 between Foulridge and Colne, near to the St Michael and All Angels church. A police spokesman said: "Very sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver of the blue Vauxhall Corsa, a man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this very sad time." The driver of the black Corsa who stopped at the scene was unhurt. Sgt Bex Price, of our Lancashire roads policing unit said: "Enquiries into the collision are ongoing, and we are asking for your help." She added officers have appealed for dashcam and CCTV footage prior to the collision on Skipton Road, between 18:25 and 18:40 BST. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Lancashire Constabulary
The Courier
08-05-2025
- The Courier
Drink-driver caught at six times the limit after Perthshire crashes
A drunken driver who demolished part of a village bridge and smashed into a parked car in Perthshire was weeks later caught motoring down the M90 at six times the legal limit. Siobhan Petrie accelerated into the side of a stone crossing in Dunning centre, before steering her Volvo into a stationary Land Rover. When police tried to breathalyse the 45-year-old, she bit down, sucked and blew lightly on the tube, preventing officers from getting an accurate reading. Just 12 weeks later, Petrie called for help from a motorway telephone, near Broxden, claiming she had run out of fuel and ranting incoherently. Petrie appeared at Perth Sheriff Court and admitted charges of careless driving, drink-driving and refusing to provide specimens of breath. She was told she was lucky she had not hurt anyone. Village centre collision Fiscal depute Nicola Caira said Petrie drove the the village shop at about 8pm on January 6, parked and left her vehicle. 'But she stopped, paused and decided not to go to the shop. Instead she got back in her car. She appeared to be unsteady on her feet.' Siobhan Petrie crashed into the bridge wall on the B934 through Dunning. Image: Google A witness on her way home from a gym class saw Petrie putting her car into reverse and mounting a pavement. 'She then accelerated and turned sharply, hitting the stone wall of the bridge on the opposite side of the road,' said Ms Caira. 'She became stuck due to the debris. 'The wall collapsed and fell into the burn below.' The fiscal depute said: 'The accused then managed to move the vehicle forward, colliding with a green Land Rover before coming to a stop.' Members of the public from a nearby hotel came out to help. Petrie was taken into the bar and a friend was called to pick her up. Breathalyser Police officers went to the scene and saw the stranded car, before checking CCTV. When they spoke to Petrie at her friend's house, she confirmed she had been driving. When she was taken to Dundee police HQ to be breathalysed, she was uncooperative. Ms Caira said: 'She made attempts to hinder the process by placing the tube into her cheek, blowing lightly and biting down.' On her second attempt, she tried to suck on the tube and put in back inside her cheek. Ms Caira added: 'It was explained by the officer that she had one final chance to comply. She shook her head and sat down.' When charged, she replied: 'That's absolute b***ocks. Just take me home.' Motorway phone call The court heard that at about 2.20pm on March 29, police received a call from a roadside emergency phone on the M90, near Broxden. 'It was from a female, now identified as the accused, sounding extremely confused,' said the fiscal depute. Police went to the scene and saw Petrie 'holding onto' the roadside box, with a Corsa parked nearby. The M90 near the Broxden roundabout. Image: Google 'The accused was upset and emotional,' said Ms Caira. 'As she walked towards officers they noticed she was unsteady and staggering. 'The accused stated she had run out of fuel but she was incoherent and not making any sense.' She was breathalysed and gave an initial reading of 165 mics per 100 ml of blood, but later gave a confirmed reading of 132 mics. The legal limit is 22 mics. Wake-up call Solicitor Jamie Baxter, defending, said: 'Clearly there is an issue here that needs to be addressed. 'The accused does not have a great recollection of either of these occasions. 'She accepts that she had been drinking prior to these incidents. Regarding the second case, she had been drinking the night before.' Mr Baxter said when his client struck the bridge, the car's driveshaft snapped. When she was caught drink-driving on the motorway, she had been on her way to pick up a friend at Broxden. Perth Sheriff Court. Sheriff Derek Reekie told Petrie said: 'I really hope this has been a wake up call for you. 'You have a serious issue with alcohol and when you get behind the wheel on two occasions, that becomes a matter of serious public concern. 'You are very fortunate that there wasn't injury to others. 'You shouldn't have been anywhere near a car.' The sheriff questioned her claims her 'extraordinarily high' reading was caused by drinking the night before. Petrie, of Dunning, was banned from driving for four years, fined £1,050 and ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work. For more local court content visit our page or join us on Facebook.
