BECAUSE of his physique people think he must drive a big car.
But Bonginkosi “Sbi” Maphumulo from Zonkizizwe in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, doesn’t agree. He thinks his miniature car is good for him. “People expect me to own a double-cab bakkie, but I feel comfortable in my car,” he said.
Q: What car is it?
A: It’s a 2007 1,4-litre Corsa Lite.
Q: When did you buy it?
A: I bought it early last year and I enjoy driving it around.
Q: Is it your first car?
A: No, I owned a 1994 1,3-litre Golf before.
Q: Tell us why you love this car?
A: I love it because it takes me from point A to point B. It is very convenient because public transport is so boring. You need your own car if you want to travel without taxi stress.
It is also light on petrol and the services are affordable. It can also move on hills.
Q: Is this your dream car?
A: No, my dream car is a Hyundai ix35, but I still love this one for now.
To be honest, owning that Hyundai is going to take me more than four years of hard work. I need to find a job as a truck driver before I can think of owning it. Thankfully, I now have a code 14 licence and a professional driving permit.
Q: Does this car have any features?
A: All features came standard and I love all of them including its air-conditioner and music system.
Q: Is there anything you want to change?
A: No, it is perfect as it is.
Q: Does your car have a pet name?
A: Yes, I call it Black Cat because it is small, black and cute.
Q: Why did you choose black?
A: Black is beautiful and I wanted my car to match my black clothes.
Q: Have you made any long distance trips?
A: Yes, I have driven to Durban three times.
Q: How often do you get traffic fines?
A: I don’t get fined. I follow the rules of the road when I drive.
Q: Would you allow another person to drive it?
A: Only my young brother Mkhonzeni drives my car, unless it’s an emergency.
Q: How are Mzansi’s drivers?
A: Other drivers don’t respect rules like giving right of way. They fail to obey even the simplest rules of the road and they drive with their brights on at night, blinding everyone else. There is no tolerance among road users, especially in townships.
