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Mike Mokoena “Through his toil, Mike Mokoena left this world a better place than he found it. May his soul repose peacefully.”

– Irvin Khoza PSL Chairman

BETHLEHEM: Premier Soccer League and Orlando Pirates chairperson Dr Irvin ‘Iron Duke’ Khoza has mourned the death of one of the founding fathers of the National Soccer League which is the holding company of professional football in the country. Mike Mokoena, chairman of Free State Stars Football Club and also a longstanding member of the Executive Committee, died in the early hours of 17 June after a long battle with cancer.”Our prayers are with the Mokoena family, especially its matriarch, Ausi Joyce Mokoena, who has been a pillar of strength that propped Bra Mike up over the years,” Khoza said from the Parktown offices of the league. He described Mokoena as a self-made man who took the fruits of his toil, which

he could have used for his personal benefit and that of his family, and invested it selflessly in football. The Free State Stars payroll that he created and maintained, sometimes under very trying circumstances, was a source of viable livelihoods for many. Khoza said Bra Mike, as the Stars strongman was better known in football circles, was an epitome of practicality. “People do not come more practical that Mr Mokoena lived,” he added. He founded Stars in 1977 in the small village of Makwane and named it Makwane Computer Stars and then changed it to Qwa Qwa Stars and shined a spotlight on the little known town of Qwa Qwa in the Eastern Free State. This literally put it on the map along with the nearby town of Bethlehem. Almost 10 years later, the club gained promotion to the Premier Soccer League but at the time of his death, the team, which had had a colourful existence and exploits in the professional league, had been relegated to the now GladAfrica Championship in the 2018/ 19 season. “The economic activity generated by Free State Stars in that part of our country is a powerful legacy of a passionate man that always maintained that ‘where there is a will, there is a way’. it has now been confirmed by Free State

premier Sisi Ntombela that 'Bra Mike' will be granted a provincial official funeral. “The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa has on 22 June 2020, approved the request that the funeral of the late Liphapang Michael Mokoena be declared as Special Official Funeral Category 2," read a statement from government. "President Ramaphosa has thus instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast in the Free State Province, at all government buildings, on the day of the late Mike Mokoena’s funeral service." it has now been confirmed by Free State premier Sisi Ntombela that 'Bra Mike' will be granted a provincial official funeral. “The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa has on 22 June 2020, approved the request that the funeral of the late Liphapang Michael Mokoena be declared as Special Official Funeral Category 2," read a statement from government.

"President Ramaphosa has thus instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast in the Free State Province, at all government buildings, on the day of the late Mike Mokoena’s funeral service." Mokoena’s son Thapelo Mokoena is mourning the passing of his father.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the "Trackers" actor paid a moving tribute to his father, also expressing his pain at the loss of the family patriarch, he wrote: "Rest In Peace Dad...I’ve been dreading this day coming for a long time now. You put up a good fight with this cancer. He added: "Thank you for Life.

Thank you for the years. You can rest now. You also chose to leave on your Son’s birthday. • "LALA Kahle Mokoena. Thank You... Oh Man. Many including soccer fans, industry friends took to different social media platform to share their message of support and condolences to the Mokoena’s family.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Mokoena family from all of us at Rekord Media – Gerhard Olivier

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Suspect remain In custody for attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend.

BETHLEHEM. The case of attempted murder against Tumelo Mokoena (46), was postponed to 11 July 2020 for further investigation and he will stay in custody. Tumelo appeared before the Magistrate in Bethlehem on Monday; 15 June 2020, for allegedly trying to kill his ex-girlfriend. Mokoena who is also known as “Mosotho Chakela”, was arrested by Bohlokong Detectives on Saturday; 08 June 2020. It is alleged that on Sunday; 31 May 2020, Mokoena stabbed his 29 year-old ex-girlfriend, Makhothatso Thafeng with a knife on the right arm and stomach. This was after Tumelo met her on the street and demanded that she rekindle their love. When the victim refused, he then took out a knife and stabbed her before fleeing the scene. Victim was assisted by members of the community and was taken to the hospital where she spent several days. After being discharged from the hospital, Makhothatso went to the police to lay a charge against Mokoena who was traced and subsequently arrested.

Free State Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane said Mokena tried to kill his girlfriend while we have a scourge of violence against women in our country. She welcomed Mokoena’s arrest and made an appeal to all victims of abuse to report such incidents as soon as they noticed signs as there is no incident small or big that eventually lead to Gender Based Violence.

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Mob Justice In Bohlokong BETHLEHEM: Police in Bohlokong are investigating a case of murder after a 32 year-old Molefe Edwin Letsoaka was fatally stabbed with a knife on 21 June 2020 in the morning. It is alleged that both Letsoaka and the 27-year-old suspect were having drinks with other friends. An argument erupted between the two and suspect allegedly pulled the deceased outside the room and stabbed him before fleeing the scene. Letsoaka was declared dead on the scene by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) The alleged suspect, Tankiso Nhlapo was later found and assaulted by the community who then closed the streets with burning tyres and throwing stones at the motorists. No arrests have been made as yet. Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect/s is requested to contact an investigating officer, Captain Screamer Tshabalala at 082 453 0794 or can contact police at 08600 10111 or MySAPS app.

The Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane strongly condemn acts of mob justice, and urged the community to work with the police in resolving crime related issues.

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Men arrested for an illicit cigarrette and bribery BETHLEHEM: A 33-year-old man was arrested in the morning of the 18 June 2020 by members of Bethlehem K9 and Tactical Response Team. This comes after members of K9 received an information about a foreign national owned shop which is selling illicit cigarettes at Roux Street in Bethlehem not far from the police station. Members responded to the information and went to search the store, upon searching police discovered a number of boxes allegedly containing illicit cigarettes to the value of more than one million rand hidden under the packets of chip.

The store owner was thereafter arrested. In another related incident a 27 years old foreign national was also arrested yesterday afternoon after he allegedly tried to bribe police officials to release his brother who was arrested for selling illegal cigarettes.

According to allegations suspect called the arresting officer and arranged a meeting with him and both suspect and arresting officer met at police station where the suspect offered the police R7000.00 for the release of his brother. He was immediately arrested.

Police confiscated illegal cigarettes and cash that was meant for the bribery.

Both suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday 22 June 2020 on the charges of selling illicit cigarettes during lockdown and bribery. Free State Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane welcomed the arrest and thanked members for their commitment and hard work.

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Daar word geleef van die een skenking na die volgende een hoekom moet hulle dan worry daar is iewers iemand wat vanaand ‘n gekookte bord kos of iets sal kom aflaai. Sodra jy besluit om nie verder te help nie, is dit nie lank voordat die stories die dorp vol lê oor hoe sleg jy is nie. En tog bly ons gee en bly ons die bietjie wat ons self het deel met die wete dat dit wel ‘n verskil maak al wil die wat dit ontvang nie self begin om ‘n verskil in hulle lewens te maak nie. En tog bly ons hoop dat môre dalk die dag van “ek wil ‘n verskil in my lewe maak” sal wees. Ons kan net bly hoop…

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HEUNINGDRUPPELS

GOD IS ONS TROOSTER “Geseënd is dié wat treur, want hulle sal vertroos word.” Matteus 5:4.

Die Griekse woord wat hier vir “troos” gebruik word, is ‘n ewe sterk woord as dié wat vir treur” gebruik word. Waar “treur” ‘n hartverskeurende woord is, is “troos” ‘n genesende woord.

Die woord beteken bystand en ondersteuning.

Jy is geseënd omdat jou hartseer jou by God kan bring!

Omdat jou hartseer jou by die rooster, die Heilige Gees kan bring. Nie alle hartseer mense is geseënd nie. Nie elkeen wat treur word vertroos nie. Dit hang af waar en hoe jy treur.

Waar jy jou troos gaan soek.

Droefheid en vreugde word dikwels in die Bybel in dieselfde asem genoem, soos in Spreuke 14:13, Psalm 30:6 en 12. In God se koninkryk verloop dinge net eenvoudig anders. God se kinders ís ánders. Wat vir wêreldse mense onmoontlik klink, selfs belaglik, is vir God se kinders moontlik. Want hulle het God leer ken. En die Trooster woon in hulle!

Trooster – dit is die titel wat Jesus in Johannes 14 vir die Heilige Gees gee. En dit is waaroor dit in die lewe van God se kinders gaan. Hulle het die Heilige Gees in hulle lewens! Hy help ons treur. Ons vlug of ontvlug nie van hartseer af weg nie. Ons soek en vind God ook daarin. Ons leer om te huil, ook saam met God oor ons sondehartseer, en ons leer om vertroos te word.

Die Trooster gee ons ook hoopvolle hartseer, en hartseer met ‘n toekoms. Want jy weet jou toekoms is by God! God se passie is om heel te maak. Daarvan is Jesus se kruis die bewys. En Openbaring 21:4 beloof dit ook. Gaan lees dit. Tot dan sal daar treurendes wees. En vir ons wat by God gaan treur, is daar God self, die Trooster. Ons is gelukkige mense, geseënd, ook as ons treur.

Wat van die siekte, en dood, en egskeiding, en al die ander onomkeerbare gevolge van die sonde? Al die onomkeerbare oorsake van my hartseer? God gee nie op alles antwoorde nie.

God gee Homself. Dit is meer as enige antwoord!

Daar is 'n opname wat die ronde doen op whatsupp oor 'n Dr. wat in Italie werk. Sy gesels oor wat sy ervaar en watter effek dit op die land het. Sy praat ook van SA en hoe ons onsself moet voorberei vir wat voorlê.

Heel eerste lees asseblief hier, skryf dit neer en plak dit op jou yskas of waar ookal.

Jy hoef nie te vrees vir die skrik van die nag, vir die pyl wat bedags vlieg nie, vir die pes wat in die donker wandel, vir die siekte wat op die middag verwoes nie!

Psalm 91: 5-6 (1953 Vertaling) Dit is goed om te hoor sodat ons kan voorberei en gereed kan wees vir wat ookal op ons wag. Maar ons moet ten volle vertrou dat God nog steeds in beheer is. Soos die volk van Israel sal sy kinders se huise gemerk word sodat die doods engel verby gaan ... ons moet net bly opkyk na Hom en in geloof leef. God sal ons krag gee ongeag wat gebeur. Ons moet elke sekond ons oë op Hom hou. Hy sorg en beskerm ons ... wees nie bevrees nie. Ons moet bid vir diegene wat geraak word deur die virus ... mag God sy hand oor hulle en ons rus.

Dankie vir U genade Here!

HAMILTON JANSEN You can't control someone's loyalty. No matter how good you are to people,that doesn't mean they'll treat you the same. No matter how much they mean to you, doesn't mean they'll value you the same. But never let that turn you into a person you're not.

Remember there will always be one negative person who criticizes you.

No matter what people thinks about you or talk behind your back,your place in this world is unique and nobody but nobody can ever fill it like you. People will let you down no matter what you have done for them in the past.

No matter how hard you try to do good to other's, people will ways have a problem with what you doing and achieving in life. Always remember that as long as you live you will get people that will talk poorly and try to discredit you always maak nie saak wat jy doen nie hulle sal jou sleg maak net om jou by te kom but Don't consume yourself with trying to please people, moet jou nie moeg maak met sulke mense nie, you can't control what others think and say about you but you can control how you choose to react to it just leave them to their own judgment the people that are meant to be in your life will love and respect for who you are that's important..

Don't listen to people who make you feel like nothing good will ever come from your life, and are always throwing your failures and your past in your face. God doesn’t see your past. He has forgiven your mistakes. He has said this is a new day.

Let people talk , God has a plan for all of us , our blessings come in stages . Yours might take long only because it's bigger than mine https://www.facebook.com/hamilton.jansen

JACO DE VILLIERS KLEEF MY Deur jaco de Villiers

gister was anders ñ suidewind het doringskerp soos splinterglas deur baksteenmure gefluister en buite vyandig op dorre blare bly blink die maan het verleë opgekom vanaand asof ñ groot orkes met snaar en trom, silwer en koper fluite angstig wag om musiek van vivaldi, bach en beethoven vir ons uit te voer ek reik my hand uit wil sedeloos streel oor klank wat uit haar dieptes resoneer as die wind gaan lê in eerbied voor warmklanke uit haar alleenhart sal sy vir ñ wyle weer volmaak kan kleef aan my wang

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RACKS & RAILS

DECLUTTER YOUR CV Ever sent through a job application to a company and never even got that “your application was unsuccessful” message?

I think those hurt more than receiving such a message. Well at least for myself. I’d rather get a follow up response than nothing at all. That way I know where i stand. Even more so, I can give them a call and ask for further information so to improve for the future. I write this text because most companies take a first glance at your resume and never bet an eye on it again. For many reasons that I want to address.

I remember back in grade 9 when I was learning how to draft a CV, i would browse through a number of templates to find the perfect one for myself. Interesting enough the shortest CV I came across was somewhat 3 pages excluding appendices. Today, that’s too long of a CV that no one has the time to go through so many pages.

When drafting your resume, you need to make sure that page you give through is attractive enough to for the employer not to throw it in the trash. Instead be interested tor find out more that way they give you a call for an interview.

Resume tips and tricks.

I have formulated a few tips to help you get started.

1) Select the best template you can find.

2) Find the most legible and professional font.

3) Be as consistent as possible.

4) Be creative but concise.

5) Tailor it to suit the job you are applying for.

6) Edit until you do not know what to edit anymore.

What to avoid 1) Cluttering your resume is the first mistake many people make.

2) Avoid having spelling errors.

3) Vague and unclear information is what outs of the employer.

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5 TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE IT APPEAR LIKE YOU HAVE Gosh-Iron-it EXPENSIVE TASTE My mom always said that a creased outfit is not going to do you any favours. So take the extra couple minutes and iron or steam that look. It will make the difference you are looking for. The amount of times we’ve seen online shops post items for sale that are creased is disturbing.

Button-up One of our most favourite simple hacks is to swap the buttons!!! Its our favourite because it adds the most class to any item. Don’t be nervous - just do it!

Silhouettes This is the real extravagance opportunity - by taking simple wardrobe pieces and applying some basic styling techniques you are catapulting your look to the next few levels. Add a belt to emphasize your waist, or puff out those sleeves for an added pop of volume. Play around with what you have - trust us - its fun!

Invest in staples We’ve mentioned this before, but we will say it again don’t shop all wily nily - be considered and start investing in staple pieces. A beautiful coat or great boots will elevate any look.

Tailor-made One of the most basic and yet most important thing we forget to do or blatantly don’t do - is ensure that our clothes fit us the way they should. We usually just grab the size that we know we are and head to the tills. But wait.. there’s more!

The secret behind every stylists wardrobe is the tweaking behind the scenes. Don’t feel bad to tailor that cheaper R199 pair of jeans - in the long run - its worth it! www.racksandrails.co.za

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HELENE OLIVIER

FLOP PROOF COTTAGE PIE FAST FLU FACTS AND 3 THINGS YOU INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • •

6 potatoes 1 onion chopped 1-2 tsp crushed garlic 2 tbsp flour 300 ml beef stock 1 kg beef mince 1 tsp dried thyme 1-2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 250 g cheddar cheese grated 1 tbsp butter paprika 1 tsp hot English mustard

INSTRUCTIONS 1) Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Place in a pot with cold, salted water.

2) Bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes or until soft.

3) Fry chopped onion and crushed garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.

4) Add flour and fry for 2 min, stirring often.

5) Add beef stock, stirring it in little by little until you have a smooth consistency.

6) Add mince, season with salt, black pepper & thyme.

7) Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mince is evenly browned.

8) Add mixed vegetables, lower heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Empty into oven dish.

9) When potatoes have cooked, drain and place back in pot.

Add butter, 200g cheese, teaspoon of mustard and teaspoon of paprika. Season with salt to taste and mash until smooth.

10) Spoon the mash on top of mince and spread evenly.

Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Grill for 5-10 minutes. http://www.mammachefjozi.com

PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE Last week I waited at the school FLUgate and I saw Minki and a friend playing a game of catch. They were having a great time, but when Minki finally caught her friend in a big bear hug, the friend turned around and all I could see was snot!

Gross I know, but unfortunately it’s the snottie season.

“I’m sick of the snotties and did you know that breathing can spread the flu virus?” (Based on a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) #scaryfact Needless to say we headed to Mopani Pharmacy that same afternoon to get our flu shots.

SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE FLU Who should get vaccinated?

Everyone above 6 months should get a flu vaccine each season as recommended by the CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention since February 2010.

But I got one last year…

Sorry, but you should get one every year. Why? Because the body’s immune response to vaccines declines over time and flu viruses are constantly changing.

Does the flu vaccine work immediately?

No. Antibodies that provide protection against flu only develop two weeks after the vaccination. It’s better to get vaccinated before the flu season really gets under way.

Can I still get seasonal flu even though I have had the flu vaccine?

Flu vaccinations reduce the severity of the illness in people who get vaccinated and might still get sick.

Protection can vary, based on health and age factors. www.prettybelle.co.za

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KHALIPHA NTLOKO

NANKI DU PLESSIS

STILL I RISE Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?

Shoulders falling down like teardrops, Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?

Don’t you take it awful hard ’Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines Diggin’ in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.

[Excerpt from Still I Rise by Maya Angelou] This was the poem I had used for my now former Always Rise Blog. It formed one of the important foundations for my blog, in the sense that Still I Rise embodied exactly the kind of woman I want to be one day – a woman who continues to rise no matter what life may throw at her. But 2018 was a year where I had to do just that – rise above the many trials and challenges that life kept throwing me. Some of them I won; others… well, let’s just say I took my ‘L’ gracefully. I remember buying the September 2018 issue of the brand new Glamour magazine. Not only was it the first issue for newly appointed editor-in-chief Asanda Sizani, but it was an iconic celebration of 3 black women on the cover who were “Reshaping The Industry, Rewriting The Rules”.

“NEW. NOW. NEXT” was the theme of that issue, and as I read through the pages, a wave of inspiration washed over me. My Honours year was slowly coming to an end, and it was time for me to start thinking about the next phase of my life. And I found it in the pages of that Glamour magazine. There’s a particular kind of woman I envision myself becoming, and I began to think “What NEW thing can I do NOW that will take me to the NEXT level?” Reinventing myself was the answer. I got rid of old clothes, cut my hair short and started taking an extra online course. But I also wanted a reinvention with my blog. So I looked back at my past posts on my Always Rise Blog and came across my post about daring to embody my name more and becoming brave. Again, there was my answer! I’m proud of my name, I think it holds a good amount of power, and if I am going to embody my name the way I want to, then I have to do so with every fibre of my being. If I am going to rise then every part of me must rise too. And so KhaliphaNtloko.Blog was born. I’m still all about being authentic and my love for the Lifestyle and Beauty industries hasn’t changed. I’ve just done a bit of growing up; refining my sense of self whilst redefining my aesthetic. I’m still me – I promise – and I hope you’ll always sense that throughout my blog. There’s so much love, hope, and aspiration here, so as I continue to rise, I hope you will rise up with me and enjoy the new ride! xoxo,

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FRENCH BULLDOG In gesprek met Sua-Maryn Visser 1) Hoekom het jy op hierdie ras besluit?

Die gesiggies was vir my onweerstaanbaar!!

2) Wat is die doel van jou hond: Cuddle buddies, speelmaats vir kinders en baie entertainment!!!

3) Wat vind jy is die sterkpunte in hierdie ras?

Hulle is fantasties met mense!! Baie liefdevol!!!

4) Wat is die swakpunte van hierdie ras?

Uitlaatgasse! Hul kan baie stink winde los! Sommiges sukkel met toe neusies... Snork as hul slaap 5) Is die onderhoud van hierdie ras hoog?

Nee, behalwe dat hul goeie kwaliteit kos moet kry. As hul vir teel gebruik word is dit duur. Dek nie natuurlik nie, en moet gekeiser word.

6) Hoe vinnig leer die ras Redelik vinnig. Ywerig om te leer, maar dit kan vinnig in speel omskakel.

7) Hoe reageer die ras op bedreiging? Veg, vlug of vries jou hond?

My Frenchies verskil... Sal verseker hul man staan en blaf vir bedreiging! Dink nie hul sal sommer aanval nie.

8) Op wat is hierdie ras die meeste ingestel?

Emosies. Om eienaars te vermaak en om tonne liefde te gee!!

Hulle is vrolike vet lyfies wat floreer op aandag!

9) Is opleiding nodig?

Sosialisering is belangrik, veral met ander diere, hul is jagters, so moet geleer word om nie katte, hoenders ens te jaag nie.

Moet geleer word om asn harnas te stap.

10) Is hierdie ras vernielsugtig en stout?

Hul hou daarvan om te kou.... Meestal as hul verveeld raak.

As hul genoeg speelgoed het, is hul nie vernielsugtig nie. Hou daarvan om speelgoed rond te dra en weg te steek.

11) Is die ras bang vir donderweer en ander harde geluide?

Nee

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THE 8K TELEVISION: NOT ALL OF THEM ARE EQUAL! When 4K was introduced, it quadrupled the total number of pixels from standard high definition (HD) TV (which is 1920 x 1080 pixels, whereas 4K is 3840 x 2160). Now, 8K is doing the same with 4K, with resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels, which equates to roughly 8000 horizontal pixels – hence the name.

“Essentially, 8K has 16 times the number of pixels as the original 1080-pixel HD TVs,” says Bosch. “But beyond this, 8K TVs also need to have more than a 50% contrast modulation (CM) value, according to the International Committee for Display Metrology (ICDM), which sets these standards. We challenge any manufacturer out there to meet the standards as well as LG does.” These standards for 8K TVs were agreed upon by the ICDM members in 2016, yet some argue that not all 8K TVs are meeting the CM requirements. “CM is a measure of the clarity of distinction between black and white, which you need for sharper images. ICDM standards dictate that the threshold for textdisplaying screens is 50%, and image-displaying screens at 25%. LG’s NanoCell 8K TV has 90% CM – well over and above the requirement of 50% for 8K screens, and we’ve seen some manufacturers build 8K screens that are measuring as low as 12% CM,” says Bosch. Thankfully, brands are required to report on their CM percentages, so consumers can easily find out how the prospective “8K” TV stacks up before purchasing. Another factor to consider is whether the TV uses LED technology or OLED. LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Displays, which require more energy to power, require a backlight and have to have a thicker screen. Because of the backlight, the contrast and colour quality are not as good as OLED screens. OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. These screens produce their own light using organic compounds and thus don’t require a backlight. This makes for better picture contrast, thinner screens and improved energy efficiency. LG has recently released an 8K OLED TV. “Some brands use abbreviations that make it seem like their TVs use OLED technology, but they are actually still LCD based,” says Bosch. “Make sure you check which technology a screen uses before making your final choice, especially if picture quality is of top importance to you.”

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HAVE WE FOUND THE FUTURE OF URBAN MOBILITY? Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled the bold new concept vehicle, Project Vector, as part of the company’s Destination Zero journey, offering its vision of an autonomous, electric, connected future for urban mobility.

Jaguar Land Rover’s Destination Zero mission is an ambition to make societies safer and healthier, and the environment cleaner. Delivered through relentless innovation, the company’s focus is on achieving a future of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero congestion – through its products, services and across its facilities.

As the next stage of that journey, the Project Vector concept showcases an advanced, flexible, multi-use electric vehicle that is ‘autonomy-ready’.

At the reveal, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer, Prof Sir Ralf Speth, commented: “Jaguar Land Rover understands the trends shaping modern societies. Project Vector shows Jaguar Land Rover as a leader in innovation to make our societies safer and healthier, and the environment cleaner.

“Through this project, we are collaborating with the brightest minds in academia, supply chain and digital services, to create connected, integrated mobility systems – the fundamental building blocks for Destination Zero.

Project Vector is precisely the brave and innovative leap forward needed to deliver on our mission.”

The compact, flexible vehicle concept measures just four metres in length and is designed for the city, packaging all its battery and drivetrain components into a flat floor, to allow a variety of uses. The revolutionary interior cabin space allows seating configurations for private, or shared use and even the opportunity for commercial applications, such as last mile deliveries.

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