New year, new car - Nombeko Mary Sonyana wins first family car
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Wild Coast winner in the driver’s seat with “Jimny Boy”
In a draw which took place on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, Nombeko Mary Sonyana won a Suzuki Jimny five-door 1.5 GL manual. The entry-level compact off-roader valued from R437 900 features a 1.5L engine, AllGrip Pro 4WD, and offers increased interior space and convenience compared to the 3-door model. It is a popular choice for the budget-conscious, with competitive fuel consumption.
This is the first car owned by the Sonyana family, and they have nicknamed it “Jimny Boy.” The vehicle has been welcomed as a new family member, and diligently cared for and washed.
Since winning, Sonyana has acquired her learner’s licence, and is in the process of building a garage for the vehicle so it doesn’t have to stand outside in bad weather.
“I would buy ‘Jimny Boy Pampers’ if I could, because he feels like the last born,” laughs a delighted Sonyana.
“We wish Nombeko all the joy in the world and safe travels on the road with this life-changing prize,” says Henry Tshegetso Boekhouer, Wild Coast Sun’s General Manager.
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