Amber Schlebusch starts a typical day at 03h50. Certainly not your average teenager’s idea of an early morning,
but for SA’s newest age-group triathlon champion, it is part and parcel of the demands of her sport.
At just 15, Amber ”“ a Grade 10 pupil at Durban Girls College ”“ has grown used to her punishing schedule.
Before school she squeezes in a 30km bike ride and a 5km run along the Golden Mile. By the afternoon she might have added a 3km swim to her training, or a session in the gym, all the while finding the time ”“ somehow ”“ to remain on top of her schoolwork. Arduous, indeed, but the results of her hard work are there to see.
The past weekend saw her crowned the country’s U17 women’s triathlon champion when she dominated the field with a powerful run-leg at Aldam Estate in the Free State, to the extent that she finished 2nd overall in the U19 category.
It capped a sensational few months for Amber, who prior to the national champs won a number of prestigious events around the country, including the Midlands Ultra Sprint, KZN Triathlon Champs & Discovery Triathlon School Challenge. Her victories have seen her profile in the sport grow, and she attributes this to her coach Justin Hand of Team Justin / Durban Runner, who took her under his wing last year, giving her the guidance she needed to realize what was, until then, budding potential. The Team Justine also drives a Ford Tourneo Connect, and we sponsor R1000 every month.
The pair have their eyes on next year’s Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires and Amber stands an excellent chance of competing after selection to the talent identification programme run by Triathlon South Africa, currently taking place in Johannesburg.
Some of that potential saw her garner second place in the World Biathlete Championships in Sarasota, Florida last year, her first competition as a national champion outside of the country.
Amber holds numerous triathlon and biathlete provincial titles.
Swimming and running were identified early on by her parents as sports she could excel in. On the track, she broke records year after year at Glenwood Prep, accomplishments she has carried into high school. She has run and swum for KZN, and it was these beginnings that ultimately led her down the triathlon path.
She remains humble to those who have helped her along the way. With a large support network of family and friends, coaches, teammates and sponsors, Amber has been allowed to flourish at her own pace, and has no hesitation meeting up with friends away from her sport.
She loves her cellphone like any self-respecting child ”“ which is what you would expect from an average teenager.


A few weeks ago Laz Performance came to spoil us a bit with some of their pimped up and perfectly customised Ford vehicles. These models had what we will call the full package; it had the looks from the inside out, a lovely growl with powerful engines and high-performance qualities with superior handling all in one! There was a perfect model for everyone, from the off-road adventure seeker Ford Ranger to the adrenaline speed rushing Ford Mustang.
This was a fun filled day for the whole family to enjoy at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, not only were there these amazing Ford vehicles, but there were also some free boerewors rolls with cold drinks to enjoy, Ford clothing & accessories for sale for all the Ford fans out there and a jumping castle for the little ones.
We were privileged enough to get to experience what it is like to drive in a Ford Mustang with one of their instructors, and boy what a thrilling, exciting experience it was! Starting with the premium and luxurious interior with seats so comfortable it will feel as if it was handmade just for you and even with a very powerful pull away, the seats really got your back with comforting support. The sound coming from this beauty is just such a pleasure for the ears, even before the speed rush begins your heart starts racing and from there the feeling just gets better and better and your smile wider and wider as he accelerates!
We also have some great news for those of you who are in the market of buying a new Mustang… You will receive a free advanced driving course with the purchase of your Mustang to ensure that you enjoy your magnificent vehicle in the best possible way!
For excellent service with a lovely cup of coffee, and incredible deals customised to fit your needs, come visit us at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North. We are conveniently located at 610 Steve Biko Road in Gezina, Pretoria or contact us on 012 404 9200.
We have 2 service advisers Chimone & Ruan to help you get booked in and have the experts take a look at your car and give it the TLC it needs every now and again. Chimone has been at Ford Randburg for 8 years now and is a friendly service advisor with exceptional work ethic.
Ruan has been at CMH Kempster Ford for 3 years and is courteous and there for all the customers to ensure your service booking goes off without a hitch.
We value all our customers so our booking process is on a first come first serve basis.
Here is why servicing your car with us is great
You can book your service via our app. Yeah that’s right we have an app. Go to your playstore or iTunes search for CMH Kempster Ford and download. When you come through to our dealership you don’t have to worry about parking we have a place specifically reserved for our service customers. Our service reception offers a clean environment and has refreshments available for your convenience.
We offer a courtesy drop off and pick up within a 10km radius. All you have to do is organise with one of our service advisers.
We guarantee our service.
We offer free WIFI.
We are a Ford accredited dealer so you will not default on your service plan if you service with us.
Our service advisers are here to give you correct information and on how often and when next to service your car.
Every third month we run a draw and one of our service customers stand a chance to win a prize. To find out more about this and what kind of prize you could win. Just book a service with us. Be assured of our efforts to ensure ALL customers are completely satisfied.
Ever wondered how dealerships have various brands, other than the brand they sell? Well, it’s simple, do you want to purchase a new vehicle but at the same time split ways with your current? That’s where we come in. We will then evaluate your vehicle and take it in as a Trade-in at the used car department.
Here at CMH Kempster Ford Umgeni road, we have a large variety of stock to choose from, being it Brand new, demos or Pre-owned the choice is yours. Our stock consists of many, from Cars, vans, SUVs, all the way to Mini Buses.
Our Vehicles are thoroughly inspected from Top to Bottom and go through various tests before getting sold just to ensure our customers get the best vehicle/service they could ask for. Our Aim here at the used car department is to get our customers into the best vehicle possible and give them the best trade in value so they have a joyful purchase. CMH Kempster is the largest Ford dealership in Durban not to mention the Oldest. Our current pre-owned office was once the main building when Ford first took over in 1962. Being it of that age and still up and running smoothly, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have the best service at the time of your visit. So next time you’re out and about looking for a vehicle, give us a try and our staff will gladly assist you. Hope to see you soon.
CMH Kempster is the largest Ford dealership in Durban not to mention the Oldest. Our current pre-owned office was once the main building when Ford first took over in 1962. Being it of that age and still up and running smoothly, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have the best service at the time of your visit. So next time you’re out and about looking for a vehicle, give us a try and our staff will gladly assist you. Hope to see you soon.
Clients were given the opportunity to test drive the Black and Yellow 5.0 L Level 3 Roush Performance Mustangs and were queuing and waiting in anticipation for their turn. While waiting they enjoyed boerewors rolls and cold drinks. Children were enjoying the jumping castle and Performance face stamps. The Stig was around and boy did the kids enjoy the excitement of having a Famous Race Car driver there ;-).
We had a few antique Ford’s on display from the 1917 and 1971 such as the Model T Ford, Model A Ford, Ford Hotrod and Ford Thunderbird.
The lucky draw took place at 12:30 and our winner was Mr Brink. He was overwhelmed with excitement when receiving his Ford Tog bag with loads of goodies inside.
What an amazing and great event and day we had, we would like to thank Roush Performance who made the day possible, our loyal customers as well as Cars in the Park with their amazing display of antique Ford’s.

What do you enjoy the most about your job?
I’m a people’s person, I love building relationships and bonding with people. I always put my clients first and they truly are very important to me. To recognise my clients, to bond with them, seeing them come back for their next service and staying loyal to our dealership, it really gives me that heart-warming feeling.
What is your mission and vision for our workshop here at CMH Ford Pretoria North?
My goal is to become a prime dealer. I really want this workshop to become the best and I want the staff members to be passionate, proud and ambitious about their work, and for us to really strive towards excellence.
Have you ever felt like you should just give up, or has anyone pressured you to try something else other than working in a traditionally male-dominated industry?
No, nobody ever told me to do something else. Everyone sometimes hesitates in life, but luckily I have my team and top technicians to assist me, each one of us has a role and a gap to fill and together we are one solid team. I also have my family who keeps on supporting me and most of them are in the motor industry so there is no chance of giving up!
How does it feel to be among only a handful of women in the industry?
It’s definitely a “WOW!” feeling. I think it’s fantastic that the head office of CMH actually promotes it. I believe we live in a world where times are changing and anyone can follow their dreams, it doesn’t matter who you are. I also worked for a female workshop manager, Jeanette, and I believe she is one of the best!
Have there been any times when you have been questioned or ignored in your job just because you are a woman?
Yes, I’ve experienced it before, but I won’t get offended in that kind of situations. I want my clients to be comfortable, happy, and for them to trust us, that is what service is all about at the end of the day.
What words of advice can you give to women-up-and-comers in the industry?
The women in the motor industry need to be “tough cookies”. If you look around in the dealerships you will notice that it is becoming more and more common to see woman working in this industry nowadays simply, because we can! Don’t ever give up, believe in yourself and don’t let anyone ever make you feel that you are not good enough.
We at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria had an awesome January with a lot of sales done by The New vehicle department and Second-hand vehicle department.
We sold a total of 95 vehicles in January with new vehicles selling 53 vehicles and the Used department selling 42 in total.
We also had two displays set up one at Quagga Mall in Pretoria west and one at Wonderpark Mall.
These two displays offered a great experience for our team and client with us offering some insight into the performance and technology of the Ford Mustang and RS. We also thought it would be a great match to show off the New 2.2 Everest paired with the Ford Ranger 2.2 Xl Auto double cab.
All four of these vehicles received a lot of attention and kept our sales executives on their feet.
We will be back at Quagga Mall in the 6th of February and the 13th we will be back in Wonderpark mall.
We are looking forward to be seeing all of our loyal and supporting customers again.

Few innovations provide a more wide-ranging performance and efficiency advantage than reducing weight. All factors of a vehicle’s capabilities – acceleration, handling, braking, safety, efficiency – can improve through the use of advanced, lighter materials.
The all-new Ford GT features advanced lightweight composites, which will help serve Ford’s entire product lineup moving forward. With the broad application of structural carbon fibre elements, the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car.
Anchored by a carbon fibre passenger cell, the GT features aluminium front and rear subframes encapsulated in structural carbon fibre body panels. Carbon fibre is one of the world’s strongest materials for its mass – enabling an ultra-stiff foundation for chassis components while creating a lighter overall package for increased dynamic performance and efficiency.
Aerodynamic efficiency is at the heart of the GT design, actively reducing drag while aiding downforce and stability.
From its optimum tear-drop shape to its aircraft-inspired fuselage and visibility-enhancing curved windshield, every slope and shape are designed to minimise drag and optimise downforce.
Although each surface on the GT is functionally crafted to manage airflow, it also features fully active aerodynamic components to improve braking, handling and stability.
An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, reactively deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions.
While it shares a legacy with classic Ford racing and performance cars, the GT is a fully contemporary and functional shape that communicates modernity and pure beauty.
The state-of-the-art chassis is suspended by an active racing-style torsion bar and pushrod suspension, with adjustable ride height. The 20-inch wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires featuring a unique compound and structure designed specifically for the Ford GT. Multi-spoke wheels encircle carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners.
The narrow-profile canopy reduces frontal area and caps a purposeful interior that provides state-of-the-art technology to ensure control, comfort and safety. The two-seat cockpit is accessed by upward-swinging doors and features driver and passenger seats integrated directly into the carbon fibre passenger cell.
This configuration significantly reduces seating hardware and weight and provides a consistent and direct sensory connection to the chassis. The fixed seating is combined with adjustable pedals and steering column to accommodate a very wide range of driver statures.
An F1-style steering wheel integrates all necessary driver controls, creating a stalkless steering column that allows uncluttered access to the transmission paddle-shift controls. A fully digital and configurable instrument cluster provides a wealth of driver-focused data and is also configurable for multiple driving environments and different driving modes.
“While we hope enthusiasts rejoice about this all-new GT, all Ford customers will benefit from the ultimate performance Ford and its new-generation innovations,” said Nair.
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Yellow is regarded as a safe colour for a car. It’s actually quite popular across the world, even though people are described as driving a lemon.
Black is regarded a cool car colour. People that drive black cars are executives mostly or their drivers. Its shows the sleek edges and bold features of a car. Consider black if you are part of the cool kids.
Red is the most popular colour, for obvious reasons. The colour red is sexy. You have to be bold and outgoing to drive a red car. It screams I’m a fast-living, fast-loving, fast-moving individual. It means that you’d be driving a Ferrari if your budget allowed for it.
White cars resemble cleanliness more than anything. “White cars look smart and cool in the same way an all-white outfit looks smart and cool”. If you are all about washing your car more often than not, then white is definitely the colour for you.
There aren’t quite so many green cars but they reflect a vibrant playful lifestyle. You are easy going and probably fun and flirty too. Great colour idea for a first car unless if your first car is a Bentley then that’s another story.
Silver cars are currently the most popular They say that you’re calm without being ostentatious, ambitious without being flashy, and that you’re only one car away from a Mercedes.
Purple cars are not so common and not as cool as the other colours but you will definitely make a statement, not too sure what statement though.
However, cars colours have evolved with the times you no longer get just red. Ford has some candy red and race red just to make it that more exciting, sea grey, copper pulse, cobalt blue, ingot silver, magnetic silver aluminium are some of the different variations you can choose from the list goes on and on. But don’t stress if you don’t know the new fancy names: if you ask for the red one, they’ll understand.