This week, we look at the Advertiser’s March 10, 2006, edition.
• Fuel shortages anger motorists
Some motorists were angry when they went to fill up last Monday and were told there was no unleaded petrol.
A motorist tried two different petrol stations in Springs and was turned away at both.
Engen Selcourt Service Station was without unleaded petrol from Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon when it received supplies.
“I am not sure why there was a shortage.
“When I phoned the depo, I was referred from one person to another.
“Fortunately, we have unleaded petrol now and are making sure we will not run out again,” explained Abdul Adam, manager of Engen Selcourt Service Station.
Petrol stations around the country are losing more than R4 000 a day and more than 52 were at the time of going to press still without unleaded petrol.
New South Main Reef Service Station only received unleaded petrol again on Saturday, after a five-day shortage.
There are hopes that the new Petroleum Act, soon to come into effect, will provide some compensation in case there is a petrol shortage.
Petrol stations around Springs claim they are not at fault.
They say they check the fuel level every morning and if the reading is low, they place orders in advance.
According to one manager, he placed his order for fuel the week before but the supplier did not show up.
Many motorists let their tanks run low before they fill up, which has caused a major problem for them.
Petrol stations say they will keep the public informed as to when there might be another shortage.
Also read: Delving into the past
• Springs’ beloved ‘Jock’ dies
Edward “Jock” Winnan died last week.
Winnan was born in Boksburg and grew up in Benoni, but spent most of his life in Springs.
He worked at the Grootvlei mines as a fitter and turner from 1946 till his retirement in 1986 when he moved to Illovo Beach in KwaZulu-Natal.
In 1951, he married Shiela and was blessed with three sons, Roger, Paul and Hylton, and one daughter, Belinda.
Winnan was actively involved in bowls, tennis and badminton while he lived in Springs and continued to play bowls after his retirement.
In October last year he suffered a stroke after which he was continually in and out of hospital.
Winnan died on February 19 at the age of 81.
He is survived by two brothers, a sister, four children and seven grandchildren.
He was buried in the Petersfield Cemetery in Springs last Friday.
Also read: Delving into the past
• Rojas out for the count
Argentinian Eduardo Rojas was counted out by the referee in the international light-heavyweight contest against South African heavyweight Daniel Bruwer.
The fight at Carnival City on Saturday was scheduled for eight rounds; however, Rojas was floored 122 seconds into the fourth round.
In the main fight of the evening, South African star Isaac Hlatshwayo won on points against Argentinian Aldos Riost, taking the IBO lightweight title.
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