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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Quick response foils theft at Alberton North filling station
A theft was foiled in Alberton North on July 21, when two men arrived at a filling station in a silver Opel Corsa. The driver of the vehicle stole several items, but the reaction officers of CPS Security responded quickly to a panic signal and apprehended the suspect. The control room alerted Alberton SAPS, and the owner of the filling station opened a case. The suspects were handed over to the authorities, and the stolen items were recovered and returned to their rightful owner. Alberton SAPS station commander Colonel Olven Letloenyane outlined the importance of security. 'Security companies are helpful when responding promptly to cases like this. The suspects will remain in custody as they are charged with theft,' said Letloenyane.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tearful scenes as popular nurse & daughter killed in Donegal crash laid to rest amid grieving mum's ‘only consolation'
A MUM and daughter killed in a horror road tragedy in Donegal were laid to rest side by side this afternoon. 5 Ella McLaughlin with her mum Natalie tragically died on crash in Carndonagh 5 Their coffins being led from Sacred Heart Church in Carndonagh, Co Donegal 5 Hundreds lined the streets of Carndonagh town centre for their funeral cortège. Young Ella The following day, her mother Natalie, who worked as a nurse in a Carndonagh doctor's surgery, passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Only two of the car's occupants survived. At the joint-funeral Mass, prayers were said for the speedy recovery of Natalie's partner Tyrone Irwvin, who is in Altnagelvin Hospital and little Rhea-Rose, who is 18 months old and continues to be treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital in READ MORE IRISH NEWS The young family had enjoyed happy times on a holiday to Hundreds lined the streets of Carndonagh town centre as the beloved mother and daughter's funeral cortège made its way to the church today. Their funeral mass heard of Natalie's caring ways, and how she made sure her children knew they were the 'most loved in the world'. Tributes to Ella celebrated a bubbly and entertaining girl who 'lived such a full life in a very short six years'. Most read in Irish News Amid their grief, the 'only consolation' that Natalie's family has from the tragedy is that they are now together. Parish Priest Fr Con McLaughlin said the pain of the tragedy has been felt throughout the whole community. LIVES ROBBED He recounted the day that Natalie, Tyrone, and the children began a journey in their little red Opel Corsa, a journey that 'would be a journey which was to rob them of their young lives'. Fr McLaughlin said: 'The pain is felt not only in Carndonagh, but also throughout our Inishowen and further afield because it provides painful memories of all too many similar tragedies that have taken place throughout the region.' Fr McLaughlin shared that Natalie's mother offered one heart-wrenching comment when she said: 'The only consolation I have is now that they are together'. He added: 'Two young lives taken. No one has the answers.' GIFTS PRESENTED Gifts and eulogies from Natalie's family honoured the passions and lovable characters of both mother and daughter. Natalie's nursing uniform was presented to the altar. A tribute from her brother Tiernan recalled how much she loved her job and cared for everyone. He said: "Our Nat was the best big sister, mum, friend, daughter. She put everyone before herself, maybe sometimes a little too much, but it was obvious how much of a caring person she really was." Also among the gifts was a Labubu toy of Ella's. FINAL JOURNEY She loved dancing and fashion and had been so proud to wear a Labubu attached to her shorts at a recent dance class, where she had many friends, just as she did at St Patrick's Girls National School. The funeral concluded with an emotional pause as Ella's favourite song, Die With A Smile by The congregation listened to lyrics which included; 'Nobody's promised tomorrow' and 'If the world was ending, I want to be next to you,' before departing for Natalie and Ella's final journey. The local community has raised more than €43,000 through the ' 5 Parish Priest Fr Con McLaughlin said the pain of the tragedy has been felt throughout the whole community. 5 The young family had enjoyed happy times on a holiday to Portugal just two weeks ago
Irish Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Town at standstill as road tragedy mother and daughter laid to rest
Heartbroken loved ones wept at the funerals of tragically Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter Ella today with mourners hearing that their 'only consolation' was that 'they are together' in heaven. Natalie, who was in her 20s, and Ella, 6, died following a collision between a car and a van near Carndonagh in Donegal last Wednesday, July 2. Natalie's partner Tyrone and the couple's two-year-old child Rhea Rose also suffered serious injuries in the tragedy, just two weeks after a family holiday in Portugal. Tears flowed today as the two white coffins of Natalie and Ella were brought to the altar for their joint funeral Mass. A beautiful photograph of the devoted mother and her little girl was placed beside them. Tyrone and Rhea Rose with Natalie's parents Joanne and Danny McLaughlin were comforted by Parish Priest Fr Con McLaughlin who said Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Carndonagh. He said the 'community has come together in sadness' and is 'joined by people from all over Ireland' as the country mourned the 'unspeakable' tragedy. He said that as separate ambulances carried Natalie and Ella away to hospital, he thought of their family's devastation and said that a 'cross has been firmly nailed to these families today'. He spoke of the 'unspeakable loss' for Natalie's partner Tyrone and Rhea Rose and her parents Joanne and Danny McLaughlin. Fr McLaughlin prayed that the 'unspeakable pain, an emptiness in our hearts today, will ease' in time. He said it was appropriate that 'grey skies' were overhead with only the 'footsteps of those carrying the coffin' breaking the silence. The family priest recalled how the victims set off in their red Opel Corsa on a journey 'which would rob them of their young lives'. He said, despite the 'gallant efforts of the emergency services, only two of the occupants survived'. Fr McLaughlin said: 'My abiding memory is of little Rhea Rose, only 18 months old, drifting in and out of consciousness and how she would raise up her little arms as if she wanted to be lifted up. 'She had two broken legs. Her granny showed photos from happier times on a recent family holiday. The scene revived memories for me when I was in Buncrana where there were multiple car tragedies. 'Natalie's mother said her only consolation was that they are together.' Fr McLaughlin spoke of a photograph 'that we have all seen this week' and mourners wept openly as Fr Con held up the picture at the Mass. Gifts, including Natalie's nurse's uniform and some of Ella's toys, were then carried to the altar, followed by the song Die With A Smile from Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Fr McLaughlin held up a photo of Ella and said 'this is the song that Ella would sing around the house' and said that she and mum Natalie are now 'united in paradise'. In two eulogies, delivered by emotional loved ones, mourners were told: 'Our Nat was the best big sister, mum, friend, niece, cousin, and daughter. 'She put everyone before herself, maybe sometimes a bit too much at times. It was obvious how much of a caring person she was. 'When you asked Natalie for help, you already knew the answer. She was just that loving and thoughtful. 'When Nat asked, 'how are you?', you could see how much she genuinely cared. 'As a mother, she took care of two beautiful children, who were always reminded that they were the most loved in the world. 'Natalie would always make you feel loved and always made time for you, even if she didn't have it. 'Natalie loved her job and was an amazing nurse, which is no wonder as she was such a kind, caring, loving and vibrant young woman, who would make anyone feel welcome with her smile and soft-spoken nature. 'I know you are listening, Nat. You know how much everyone loves you.' Mourners were also told: 'Our little Ella had six years and, although six years doesn't sound like a very long time, it is very hard to remember life before Ella. 'She was the light of our lives and the centre of our entire world. For a girl so young, there is absolutely no doubt that she was entirely sure of who she was. 'She was so outgoing, so intelligent, and lived such a full life in those very short six years. On her recent holiday to Portugal, just two weeks ago, she learned how to swim and play chess. 'With her perfect little girl, with her beautiful face and sassy attitude, it was easy for Ella to leave a lasting impression on everyone she met. 'For the last six years, we have been kept entirely entertained and happy on our toes. Ella had the biggest personality and the sweetest soul. 'She was pure and had the ability to love so intensely with tight cuddles and showers of kisses, plus finding love notes she had placed around the house. 'We will love and miss you, Ella, every second of every day for ever.' Natalie, who was in her 20s, was a nurse in a local surgery in Carndonagh while Ella was in Senior Infants at the town's St Patrick's Girls' National School. They were buried in the adjoining cemetery of Carndonagh's Sacred Heart Church.
The Citizen
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Regional Extreme Festival preparing to bring the heat to Red Star
Compact Red Star layout will be challenge for the six classes taking part. Bob Neil (Delmon Mining Turbo) should be a podium challenger in Saturday's BMW /// M Performance Parts races. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. The Red Star Raceway near Delmas will host round five of this year's Regional Extreme Festival Presented by Coca-Cola this Saturday, with six four-wheeler categories in action. BMW M Performance Heading up proceedings will be four races for the BMW ///M Performance Parts discipline, with 54 entries meaning the field will have to be split into two categories. ALSO READ: Regional Extreme Festival delivers the magic to Zwartkops faithful Top contenders in the races for Classes A, B and C should include Bob Neil (Delmon Mining M3), Leon Loubser (Monaco Motors 335i), Fabio Fedetto (M4), Nek Makris (335i), Renier Smith (Fast Development M3 Turbo) and Andreas Meier (#CEC 318i STC). Dawie Olivier (International Race Supplies 325i), Bernard de Gouveia (De Gouveia Accountants M3), Eugene Gouws (Master Mowers M3), Craig Herbst (The Blue Store 335i), Neil Reynolds (Grobler Motorsport 330i), Andre' van Vuuren (Curvent 325i Turbo) and Cameron Christian (Palace and Paint M4) could all fight for top honours in the races for cars in Classes D, E and F. 111 GT Sports and Saloon Pre-event favourites in the Ferro Energia 111 GT Sport and Saloon Car races should include Wouter Roos (Origen Oil Volkswagen Golf GTI), Wayne Lebotschy (Shield Volkswagen Golf) and Piet Potgieter (Nathan's Motorsport Volkswagen Golf). A top contender in the Ferro Energia 111 Sport and Saloon car races should be Jonathan Visser (Auto Express Service Volkswagen Golf GTI). Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. Providing the sternest of challenges though will be the likes of Jonathan Visser (Auto Express Service Golf GTI), Wayne Robb (Ford Focus ST), Sebastian Bouilliart (Applied Heat Volkswagen Polo), Craig Priestley (Tactical Fluid Volkswagen Polo), Anthony Bouilliart (Applied Heat Volkswagen Polo) and Christopher Tait (Sportex Volkswagen Polo), Charl Weyers (Opel Corsa) and Lindsay Clur (Nathan's Motorsport Volkswagen Golf). SuperHatch Racing with them will be the Superhatch category, with front runners probably Tyron Pillay (TPAS Volkswagen Golf), Melanie Spurr (Origen Oil Volkswagen Polo), Hendrik Venter (Opel Corsa) and the Truck Repair Centre Renault Sanderos of Keithin Meintjies and Desmond Bloem. Volkswagen Challenge Wayne Masters (Performance Masters) should be the man to beat in the mostly Polo campaigned Ate Volkswagen Challenge. Ian Walker (Mellow Velo Volkswagen Polo) could spray champagne after the Ate VW Challenge. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. Chasing him down though will be the like of Stuart Mack (AutoZone), Dean Ross (Norbrake), Ian Walker (Mellow Velo), Francis Aldrich (VaporWorx), Adriaan de Beer (Ukwasi Engineering), Bryce Pillay (Metalico Autobody) and Dimitri Zapheriou (Insurisk). V8 Supercars Warren Lombard (Pepboys Automotive Ford Mustang will lead the Dunlop V8 Supercar championship going to Red Star. Thomas Reib (Café 9 Automotive Chevrolet Lumina) could mount the podium after the Dunlop V8 Supercar races. Phtograph: Dave Ledbitter. His closest challengers should include Thomas Reib (Café 9 Automotive Chevrolet Lumina), Auke Compaan (Hurricane Automotive Ford Mustang), Wayne Spicer (Wellness Group Jaguar XK8), Alan Ryan (Wellness Group Chevrolet Corvette) and Steve Herbst (Prei Instrumentation Chevrolet Corvette). Single-seaters Gert van den Berg (DOE Quality Parts Rhema) and veteran Peter Hills (MXTwo Mangaza Rhema) are likely to be top contenders on the slip-streaming CIM Lubricants Formula Vee battles. Peter Hills (MXTwo Mangaza Rhema) should be in the thick of the CIM Lubricants Formula Vee battle. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter. Expected to provide the biggest opposition will be Shaun van der Linde (Truck City Boksburg Rhema), Brandon Hills (MXTwo Mangaza Rhema), Kyle Watt (MXTwo Mangaza Rhema), Helder Gouveia (Hidro Clean Maxima) and Marcel Blignaut (CIM Lubricants Rhema). When and how much? The Red Star gates will be open from 07h00, with racing to commence at 09h55. Food and drink will be on sale or you may take your own, and everybody may visit the pits on foot throughout the day. Admission will cost R120 per adult, with children under the age of 12 going in for free. ALSO READ: Kyalami shows its teeth to National and Regional Extreme Festivals
The South African
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
7 safest family cars to buy USED in South Africa
We take a look at the safest family cars available on the used South African market in 2025. Specifically, June is the month of Vehicle Child Safety, so we're putting emphasis on child occupancy safety. However, for South African parents, child safety remains top of mind no matter what month it is. As such, we're looking at the safest family cars available on the used market, courtesy of their Euro NCAP child occupant rating. And we're dovetailing that with AutoTrader's latest used-car listing data, to give a cross section of the safest family cars from affordable hatchbacks to top-end SUVs. Another winner for child occupant safety is the Opel Corsa, although these are typically a little older on the used market. Image: File Let's start our search for the safest family cars for children by helping those operating off a tight budget. There's a common perception that only the largest and most expensive vehicles provide top-tier safety. However, compact models like the Honda Fit and Opel Corsa actually offer exceptional protection for children. The Opel Corsa, for example, scores an impressive 83%, even though used models are typically three-years old. Meanwhile, the latest Honda Fit performs brilliantly well. It scores 22.4 out of 24 points (87%), involving six- and 10-year-old child dummies. Moreover, with an average used price of R341 667 and mileage of just 9 323 km, the Fit represents the most affordable five-star-rated Euro NCAP vehicle currently available on the used market. With a 92% child occupant safety rating, the Volvo C40 Recharge, as you'd imagine, is as safe as houses. Image: Ray Leathern A relatively new addition to the local market, the Chinese Omoda C5 outperforms its rivals. It boasts a child occupant rating of 87%. In terms of used list pricing, the C5 has an average price of R399 280. Impressive, despite being newer on average (1-year old) and offering lower average mileage. It's a smart choice if you want something bigger than a Fit or Corsa hatchback. The safest family cars in the upper SUV tier are the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Volvo C40 Recharge. Both represent five-star safety and everyday luxury in strikingly different ways. The Land Rover Discovery Sport achieves an impressive child safety score of 89%. With an average used price of R1 038 207, buyers can find low-mileage, nearly new examples for significantly less than a new model. And the Volvo C40 Recharge is the compelling zero-emissions alternative, also with an 89% child occupant safety rating. However, the silent Swede has a higher average used list price of R1 108 467. Ultimately, the safety family cars on the used market in South Africa don't have to come at a premium. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or love weekend escapes with the children, choose a vehicle with top-tier child protection. RANK MODEL CHILD OCCUPANT RATING AVERAGE PRICE AVERAGE MILEAGE & AGE 1. Honda Fit 87% R341 667 9 323 km (1-year old) 2. Opel Corsa 84% R265 011 30 890 km (3-years old) 3. Omoda C5 87% R399 280 5 767 km (1-year old) 4. VW Caddy 84% R419 224 29 573 km (2-years old) 5. Hyundai Tucson 86% R514 707 27 882 km (2-years old) 6. LR Discovery Sport 84% R1 038 207 25 939 km (2-years old) 7. Volvo C40 Recharge 92% R1 108 467 1 111 km (1-year old) Source: AutoTrader Used Car Sales Data: 1 January – 31 May 2025 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.
