Careers and skills development initiative held
THE Kouga Local Municipality has partnered with Inkanyezi Event Organisers to host the Working World Exhibition at Mentorskraal in Jeffreys Bay today, April 10 and April 11.
The Working World Kouga Careers Exhibition is an interactive event that provides unemployed youth, school leavers, teachers and parents within the region with world-class career guidance and work-related resources.
These include the physical presence of educational institutions, government departments, skills development agencies and employers from whom visitors will receive career-related resources.
A key feature of the Kouga Working World Exhibition is the Career Guidance Café, which offers learners free access to personal career support and an online career assessment via laptops.
Based on the inputs provided in the assessment, the system will provide users with an immediate report on suggested career paths, learning options and specific jobs aligned with their values, academic performance and preferences.
Other features include the participation of the Department of Labour and Employment's Mobile Careers Centre, the presence of the Kouga Local Municipality's directorates and a full display of vocations in the South African Police Services.
Exhibitors include TVET colleges, universities, skills providers, finance institutions and employers.
An additional resource that will be made available to visitors at
the Kouga Working World Exhibition is a Career Guidance Booklet that contains essential information about planning a career.
The initiative is endorsed and supported by organised business, the Eastern Cape Department of Education and a range of corporate and civic organisations.
The Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman said the inaugural Working World Exhibition in the region "underscored Kouga Local Municipality's commitment to empowering youth and shaping a brighter future for all."
"Youth unemployment remains one of the most critical challenges we face. This event aims to tackle it head-on by providing school leavers and unemployed youth with vital career guidance, training opportunities, and access to funding resources. It also fosters collaboration among academia, business, society, and government, all while strengthening the socio-economic fabric of our community."
"Career planning is the foundation of job creation, and Kouga Local Municipality is proud to champion this cause. By making this an annual event, we reaffirm our dedication to inspiring career thinking and driving meaningful change in our region."
Access to the Kouga Working World Exhibition at Mentorskraal is free to all visitors on April 10 from 08:30 to 18:00 and from 08:30 to 16:00 on April 11.
For more information, visit the Working World Expo website at www.workingworldexpo.co.za or email support@inkanyezi.co.za.
Body of woman found at Gamtoos Lagoon in JBay
POLICE in Jeffreys Bay have launched an inquest to determine the cause of death after the body of Veronica Abersalie (44) was discovered at Gamtoos Lagoon on April 5.
According to police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, Abersalie was last seen in Pellsrus, Jeffreys Bay, on April 4, while her lifeless body was discovered at Gamtoos Lagoon at around 09:30 on 5 April.
“The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are forming part of the investigation,” said Nkohli.
Police are urging anyone with information that could assist with their investigation to contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Luvuyo Kota, on 071 014 3674.
The information may also be shared via the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
Historic sod turning event for Thornham ahead of upgrade
THE Sarah Baartman District Municipality in partnership with Kou-Kamma Municipality held a sod-turning event in Thornham to mark the official start of the Informal Settlements Upgrade project in the area.
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality has been appointed as implementing agents by the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements (ECDHS) as part of their National Upgrading Support Programme (NUSP) to aid municipalities to upgrade informal settlements.
Part of the sod-turning event was the introduction of the project managers, Lilitha Consulting Engineers, and the contractors, TTR Contractors.
This project includes refurbishment of the existing water reservoir, installation of toilets, and implementation of solar power.
Each unit will receive a wheelie bin and standpipe water connection.
The project also covers skip bins for solid waste management, upgrading of two gravel roads, maintenance of the access road, and installation of solar streetlights.
In attendance were Kou-Kamma Municipality Mayor Samuel Vuso, SBDM Executive Mayor Deon de Vos, SBDM Portfolio Councillor for Community Services and Infrastructure Development Athi Diniso, Kou-Kamma Ward Councillor Sikiwe Nomathamsanqa and municipal officials from both the
Kou-Kamma Municipality and the District.
The consultants conducted a cadastral survey to support the Municipality's future development plans in the area.
Although Thornham is a privately owned area, the community residing in this area needs basic services as they currently do not
have access to water and sanitation.
After extensive consultation with the Thornham Management Board and community members, the project is set to officially begin. The project will also provide job opportunities to unemployed community members and business opportunities to local SMMEs.
From left are Samuel Vuso (Kou-Kamma Municipality Mayor), Athenkosi Diniso (SBDM Portfolio Councillor for Community Services and Infrastructure Development), Charmaine Bruiners (Thornham Management Board Member), Deon de Vos (SBDM Executive Mayor) and Nomathamsanqa Sikiwe (Kou-Kamma Ward Councillor). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The sod-turning event marked the official start of the Informal Settlements Upgrade project in Thornham. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Organisation seeks expansion to feed more people
through the sale of surplus produce.
Poto celebrates 111th birthday in comfort
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
AFTER waiting many years for a home to call his own, Poto Dyantyisi from Patensie recently celebrated his 111th birthday in the comfort of a warm home surrounded by his family and friends.
As previously reported, Poto moved into his son Joseph's shack in 2014.
However, he faced various challenges since the shack was cold in winter and very hot in summer.
As a result, Poto's health deteriorated, leading to many health complications.
Finally, in 2024, shortly after his 110th birthday, he opened the door to his fully furnished home.
The new home was built through the Department of Human Settlements' Destitute and Vulnerable Groups Programme, and formed part of a collaboration between the department, Kouga Municipality, and the Sarah Baartman District Municipality.
Since moving into his new home in July 2024, Joseph said that his father's lifestyle and health have improved greatly.
highlight being a visit from Sarah Baartman District Municipality Executive Mayor, Deon de Vos.
He said that De Vos checks up on his father regularly and genuinely cares for his well-being. "We appreciate Mayor De Vos for his assistance and concern for my father," said Joseph.
"It is great to see that the Sarah Baartman District Municipality is looking after older people."
Since he has had to leave work to take care of his father full time, Joseph said that they appreciate all the assistance they have received thus far.
He said that while his father now lives in a safe and happy environment, their biggest concern is the dirt road from the main road leading to their home.
Joseph said that the state of the road makes it difficult to transport his father to the nearest healthcare facility during rainy periods when his health deteriorates.
He added that ambulances often struggle to reach their home when the roads become muddy after rainfall.
THE non-profit organisation, the Abancedi Community Development Centre, was established in July 2024 in Ebumnyameni, an informal settlement in Ocean View, Jeffreys Bay, to assist the underprivileged with meals twice a week using produce from their vegetable garden.
Now, nine months later, to accommodate their rapidly growing initiative, they plan to expand their garden perimeter to further assist the community.
As previously reported, the Abancedi Community Development Centre was founded by Pastor Sakhekile Mbili to assist the many unemployed people in his community with food to eat.
Since July 2024, the organisation has continued to feed at least 50 people once a week.
"Instead of sitting and doing nothing, we have managed to change the situation in our community," said Mbili.
To ensure that they have the necessary ingredients to sustain the soup kitchen, the organisation began planting vegetables in their garden.
According to Mbili, the vegetables harvested from their garden serve dual purposes: supplying ingredients for the soup kitchen while also generating income
"Through the vegetable garden, we can put food on the table for our families and assist the community through our soup kitchen," said Mbili.
He said that the garden has expanded rapidly in the last nine months, and they now plan to expand the garden further to assist more people.
"The garden developed so quickly, and many people are dependent on the vegetables from the garden. Our biggest challenge now is that we do not have enough space to plant more vegetables," said Mbili.
To expand their vegetable garden, he said that they are in need of donations of wire, barbed wire, poles, and seeds.
Additional assistance given to the community by the organisation includes pursuing training opportunities for unemployed individuals, with the aim of helping them secure employment or embark on entrepreneurial ventures to provide for their families.
They also assist orphaned and vulnerable children with registering for birth certificates at the Department of Home Affairs and offering clothing to those in need.
For more information or to contribute towards the NPO, contact Pastor Sakhekile Mbili at 068 773 6895 or email Mbilisakhekile20@gmail.
"When we were staying in the shack we really battled when it rained and when it was cold, but now my father is living in much better conditions," said Joseph.
"Even though he is getting older, he is doing well."
Joseph further said that his father spent his birthday with family and friends with the
"I become stressed whenever it starts raining because my father's health deteriorates in wet weather. I never know when an emergency will arise and he needs to go to the hospital," said Joseph.
He said that he hopes the roads will be upgraded soon to improve accessibility to their home.
From left are Poto Dyantyisi and Sarah Baartman District Municipality Executive Mayor, Deon de Vos. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
Power-packed masterclass equips Kouga SMMEs for success
THE Kouga Conference Centre was abuzz with energy as Global Leadership Consultants (GLC), in collaboration with the Kouga Windfarm Community Development Trust (KWF CDT), hosted a groundbreaking Business Masterclass aimed at empowering local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).
This transformative event brought together business owners, industry experts, and government representatives, all committed to fostering economic growth within the Kouga Local Municipality.
The overwhelming turnout reflected the hunger for knowledge and support among local entrepreneurs striving to scale their businesses, navigate compliance, and unlock funding opportunities.
Expert-led insights to drive business growth
The masterclass featured an impressive lineup of expert speakers from key institutions that play a pivotal role in shaping the province's economic landscape.
Attendees gained first-hand insights from:
• Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) – Discussing funding avenues and support for rural businesses.
• South African Revenue Service (SARS)
– Clarifying tax compliance and financial best practices for SMMEs.
• Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) – Highlighting available enterprise development initiatives.
• Standard Bank South Africa – Sharing key strategies for financial management and business growth.
These sessions provided SMME owners with practical tools and expert guidance to overcome challenges, secure funding, remain tax-compliant, and thrive in a competitive market.
Empowering local entrepreneurs for a sustainable future
Speaking at the event, Luphumlo Joka, Director at GLC, emphasised their mission to empower entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential business acumen and leadership skills.
"This masterclass is about more than just information-sharing; it's about creating opportunities, building confidence, and fostering a resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem within the Kouga region," said Joka.
The KWF Community Development Trust, known for its commitment to socio-economic upliftment, echoed these sentiments, reaffirming its dedication to ensuring sustainable growth for local businesses.
Siyabulela Zondani, Projects Operations Officer at the Kouga Windfarm Community Development Trust, said, "Our partnership with Global Leadership Consultants is dedicated to empowering local business owners and entrepreneurs with the support and skills they need to thrive."
"Through this initiative, we are helping entrepreneurs access funding opportunities, identify market entry points, and refine their business models with essential enterprise development skills. We are excited about the project's impact and are
committed to delivering high-impact programmes aligned with Local Economic Frameworks."
A milestone moment for Kouga's SMME sector
The Kouga Municipality recognises that inclusive economic growth can contribute to the alleviation of existing poverty and inequality, as well as the improvement of livelihoods for current and future generations.
Anene Jonck, the Local Economic Development Manager at the Kouga Local Municipality, said, "Through improved collaboration with external stakeholders, in both the formal and informal private sector, as well as public sector, Kouga is committed to realising its objectives for the improvement of inclusive economic growth, reduced unemployment, and reduced inequality through dynamic social mobility."
This impact-driven initiative underscores the power of strategic partnerships
in transforming local economies.
By bringing together public and private sector leaders, this masterclass has set the stage for tangible progress, ensuring that SMMEs in the Kouga Municipality are equipped to expand, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to job creation and economic development.
Laurentia George, a Takeaway business owner from St Francis Bay, described the SMME Business Funding Masterclass as a truly fruitful and productive session.
"The stakeholders provided valuable insights on how to propel our business objectives, navigate compliance requirements, and effectively approach business funding applications. I am incredibly grateful to the organisers for this empowering opportunity," said George.
As the event concluded, attendees left inspired, informed, and ready to implement key learnings — a true testament to the power of collaboration in unlocking the full potential of local entrepreneurs.
Young cats seeking forever homes
Non-profit organisation JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary, which sterilises at least 80 animals every month in the Kouga region, is located in Ocean View Township in Jeffreys Bay. The organisation is looking for forever homes for four cats.
Meeow is a female cat and is around 3 years old.
Garfield is a 3-year-old male cat, and he is desperate to have a home to call his own.
Charlotte is a 2-year-old female cat. She is beautiful and very loving.
Tiggie is a 2-year-old female cat. She is the sweetest cat and is very friendly and loving.
For more information, or to visit the clinic, contact Cindy Muller at 083 320 4173, e-mail jbayanimals@gmail.com, or visit JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary at www.jbayanimalsanctuary.co.za
Tiggie.
New venue finalised for 2025 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
THE 2025 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will be held in the town of Kirkwood after a new venue became available. Earlier, it was announced that the Kirkwood Wildsfees would be moving to the Mayogi Bomas on the R75 from the Kirkwood High School grounds owing to restrictions on the sale of liquor imposed by the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
A media release stated that it would now be held on the grounds of The Co-op in Kirkwood.
The annual Kirkwood Wildlife Game Auction will continue to be held at the Mayogi Bomas, on Friday, June 27.
"It is great news that we have found premises in Kirkwood to hold the Wildsfees," says festival director Jenni Honsbein.
"We are extremely grateful to The Co-op, which has its headquarters in Humansdorp, for making their grounds in Kirkwood available for 2025.
"Festival-goers who have booked accommodation in Kirkwood will be able to walk to the venue as they did to the school," she
adds.
The 2025 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will feature over 20 national artists on the giant ECPTA stage, host 300 specialist stalls, and feature horse and working dog demonstrations, among its many activities included in the entrance fee.
It will be held from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29.
To mark the occasion and the 100th anniversary of Afrikaans being accepted as an official language, a free concert will be hosted on the Thursday evening, June 26.
Meeow. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Garfield.
Charlotte.
Luphumlo Joka, Director of Global Leadership Consultants Pty Ltd.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Mzili bids farewell to municipality after 25 years
MARSHALL Mzili, a long-serving mechanic for Kouga Local Municipality, retired on March 31, 2025 after dedicating 25 years to the institution.
The 58-year-old, originally from Tsitsikamma, attributes his passion for mechanics to his upbringing under his uncle, Ernest Mzili, who instilled a love of the trade in him from a young age. Mzili's journey to the municipality began with stints as a driver for a liquor outlet and a taxi driver for five years. On November 11, 1999, he joined the former Jeffreys Bay Municipality as a workshop assistant.
In those early years he wore many hats –assistant mechanic, tyre fitter and cleaner – and often worked challenging hours. He was later promoted to mechanic, contributing significantly to the maintenance of the municipality's fleet.
Health challenges prompted Mzili to retire earlier than planned. A three-month hospitalisation made him realise he was beginning to make mistakes at work, which could jeopardise the safety of others.
“I loved my job but could not live with myself if any mistakes I made harmed my
co-workers,” he shared. Mzili now plans to focus on farming at his smallholding in Tsitsikamma, where he raises cows and goats and is constructing a pigsty.
Although excited about this new chapter, he admits he will miss his job and colleagues, emphasising the crucial role of the fleet department in ensuring service delivery.
As a parting message, Mzili urged his colleagues to continuously learn from their superiors and never hesitate to ask questions.
Paasuitstalling by Patensie sal weer geestelik verryk
VERONICA FOURIE
VAN die kreatiewe lede van die NG Kerk Gamtoosvallei naby Patensie, is reeds hard besig met kunswerke, installasies, beelde en beligting om ‘n uitsonderlike Paasuitstalling gereed te kry. Dit sal ‘n ‘roete’ behels deur sewe stasies by die kerk, en begin in die kategese lokaal. Kunswerke van onder meer Erika Ferreira en Marli Viljoen sal te sien wees. Dit volg op ‘n vorige suksesvolle uitstalling twee jaar gelede. Vanjaar se tema is ‘Die Berg’ en verskeie geestelike gebeurtenisse met betrekking tot die berg word uitgebeeld. “Die berg beeld die ontmoeting van hemel en aarde uit. Besoekers kan ‘n refleksie kry op hulle eie geloof, ‘n persoonlike reis. Daar sal inligting in Engels en Afrikaans by elke stasie wees. Toegang is gratis. Ons nooi almal uit om die besielende uitstalling van 14 tot 17 April te besoek. Die eerste drie dae is dit oop van 16:00 - 18:30, en die laaste dag van 14:00 – 18:30,” sê die sameroeper Luane McLachlan.
Kunskoors bied ’n boek lusmaker aan
DIE kunsfees Kunskoors, wat van 1-3 Mei op Jeffreysbaai gehou word, is besig om simptome van hoë koors te toon.
As ‘n voorsmakie van die boekefees, gaan die veteraan joernalis en skrywer Bun Booyens sy boek ‘Troep- Die Dinge Wat Hulle Saamdra’ by De Viswijf kom bespreek op 23 April. Veronica Fourie sal die gespreksleier wees. Dié boek is die afgelope ses maande die beste verkoper van Afrikaanse nie-fiksie in Suid-Afrika. In ‘Troep’ deel meer as 150 “gewone” dienspligtiges hul ervarings. Saam vorm dit
Join in the pleasure of playing bridge
VERONICA FOURIE
THE Jeffreys Bay Bridge Club invites all interested individuals to join the club. Those who would like to learn how to play the card game can join and will be trained by Letje Smit.
"We would also like to see 'old' bridge players join. Some people might have played many years ago, perhaps as students. Others might have played regularly and stopped.
We would welcome them. We also encourage small groups already playing, to join us," says Letje. The club currently has over forty members and meets every Monday at 13:00 at Jeffreys Rus. Letje said, "If there is enough interest from working people, we will start an evening play session. We would like to expand the club. The more the merrier. At the moment we are playing six tables but wish to have many
’n “tydstempel” van daardie era. Plek is beperk. Bespreek en betaal die R95 toegang nie later nie as 20 April by De Viswijf. Die geleentheid begin om 18:00 vir 18:30nm. ‘n Verwelkomingsdrankie is ingesluit, en ‘n à la carte spyskaart is beskikbaar.
VERONICA VERTEL: Skryf jou
EK was bevoorreg om betrokke te kon wees by die skryf van drie mense se lewensverhale.
Dit is ‘n groot voorreg om saam diep te delf en gedagtes los te wikkel.
Ek het bv. saans ure langs ‘n Tjeggiese vriend se siekbed gesit om sy storie te hoor. Dit was aangrypend.
In sy bewerige stem het hy vertel hoe hy en sy vrou met hulle klein seuntjie moes vlug na Oostenryk. Hulle sou dokumente moes saam neem om weer ‘n nuwe lewe elders te begin.
Maar as hulle daarmee betrap sou word, sou hulle dadelik in die tronk gegooi word.
Met stadige bewegings het hy verduidelik hoe hulle die dokumente tussen die voering van die seuntjie se jassie versteek het en dit weer mooi toegewerk het.
Op dié manier kon hulle uiteindelik mettertyd in Suid-Afrika vestig. Kort nadat ek ‘n punt agter die laaste sin gesit het, is hy oorlede. Sy familie en vriende is baie dankbaar vir die dokumentering van sy lewe.
Niemand anders ken jou storie so goed soos jy self nie. Soms het mens iemand nodig om net te help met die ordening, formaat, taalversorging of selfs inspirasie.
Die belangrikste ding is net om te begin! Dit hoef nie noodwendig ‘n boek te wees nie. Partykeer is ‘n handgeskrewe memoir die kosbaarste besitting.
Hoe ouer ek word, hoe meer besef ek die belangrikheid daarvan om jou storie neer te pen. Nie net ter wille van jou kinders nie, maar vir almal wat deel is van jou lewe. As mens eers begin, raak jou gedagtes los.
Die een ding lei tot die ander, en voor jy weet, het jy by die geboorte begin en trek al by die aftrede. Dit help natuurlik baie as mens dokumente het wat jou herinneringe verfris – soos plakboeke, bokse vol foto’s, skooldinge en mense wat jy van lankal af ken wat weer staaltjies kan vertel.
Ek dink nou bv. daaraan dat my kleinkinders later lekker sal lag om te lees hoe ons gemaak het sonder selfone en rekenaars, en nog verder terug – die geslag wat sonder krag moes oorleef (al herhaal die era hom nou op ‘n manier).
‘n Vrou van Marble Hall, Anné Pretorius, het ‘n baie nuttige boek saamgestel oor Memoires van jou moeder.
Daarin is onder meer die begin van ‘n sin wat jou lei na ‘n skatkis van jou herinneringe. Daar is talle inspirasieprikkels wat help om jou storie chronologies te skryf.
Jy kan mos self besluit wat jy wil skryf en wat jy wil uitlaat. Ek weet van iemand wat sy vrou se memoires gelees het, en toe eers besef het sy is as kind verkrag.
Dit was vir die familie ook ‘n skok. Dis soms makliker om iets te skryf as te sê.
more as it is more fun!"
The game is for everyone who wants to keep their brain active and enjoy the social aspect. No equipment is needed to join. Once a month members have a social event for those who celebrate their birthdays. Other social events include Valentines, Solstice, Battle of the sexes, and year-end celebrations.
Interested players are welcome to contact Christel Vosloo at 082 925 0176.
Daar word dikwels gewroeg of jy jou groot geheime moet insluit, al dan nie. Dis gelukkig jou keuse. Dink maar hoe lekker lees ons aan outobiografieë soos The Long Walk to Freedom , Whitey Basson, Ingrid Jonker, Hykie Berg en talle ander. Dink nou net hoe sal jóú storie opslae maak, of net meer begrip gee vir die mens wat jy is. Begin net. Met ‘n hoofletter. En eindig met ‘n punt.
VERONICA FOURIE
Marshall Mzili. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Thrilling weekend at Jeffreys Bay Golf Club Championships
AN exciting weekend with good weather saw Jeffreys Bay Golf Club (JBGC) host its much-anticipated annual Club Championships with two days of thrilling golf on April 5 and 6.
Emerging as the Overall Men's Champion, Greg Manuel demonstrated consistent form and composure across both days to defend his title.
In the women's competition, a determined Ronelle du Toit clinched the Ladies' Overall Champion title with a standout performance that sealed the victory on the last hole.
Nett Champion honours went to Brian Alexander and Jenny Smith, whose steady play earned them the wins.
The competition in the men's B division was just as fierce, with Nathan Combrinck taking the win and Dirk Linde clinching best nett.
In the C division, Johan Nienaber secured victory with 35 Stableford points.
A big highlight this year was the closely contested ladies' Nett Champ playoff, the first in the
club's history.
After two tense playoff holes, Jenny Smith emerged victorious over Rolien Meiring and Mimi Rautenbach in what was one of the most exciting finishes in club history.
In the ladies' section, the best putter accolades went to Annetjie Gerber on April 5 and Rolien Meiring on April 6, showing their touch on the greens.
Club President Lynn van Biljon handed over the trophies to all the winners and thanked all the players who participated, the ground staff and club manager, Willem Visser.
With good weather, friendly rivalry and sportsmanship, the weekend was a great success.
The club now sets its sights on making next year's event bigger and better as the club also celebrates its 80th birthday.
The club welcomes visitors and offers reasonable playing fees and membership.
For more information and inquiries about membership, contact Willem on 042 293 2532 or email at jbaygolf@truewan.co.za.
Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 4 read together with Section 32 (i) &
BRIEF AAN DIE REDAKTEUR: Rolbalfamilie maak harte oop vir Stefan
Geagte Redakteur
DIE Badenhorst familie was deel van die Jeffreysbaai Rolbalklub-familie vir baie jare. Barry was ‘n lid van die klub toe hulle nog Hi-Q was en het ook van dag 1 af deelgeneem aan die besigheidsliga toe dit begin was in 2017. Hulle het vir ‘n periode opgehou toe Hi-Q toegemaak is, maar Johan Badenhorst, Barry se seun, het teruggekom na Covid in 2022 en ingeskryf as Supa-Quick. Vir die laaste wedstryd wat op 7 November gehou was, het hulle verskoning gemaak omdat iemand siek was.
Min het enigeen van ons geweet wat die siekte behels het. Tot ek die volgende boodskap van Thea, Johan se vrou gekry het.
Hi friends, meet Stefan. He is 22 years old and lives in Jeffreys Bay South Africa.
He tragically fell ill in September 2024 and was hospitalized from October. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis meningitis. His health deteriorated rapidly. He had multiple strokes in all areas of his brain with the biggest lesions in his right temporalis and cerebellum. His left lung collapsed and also had cardiac arrest. He was in a coma for 2 months and survived all this trauma. But with extensive brain damage, he is paralysed and has lung complications.
Op die laaste aand van die onlangse besigheidsliga wat gehou was op 27 Maart het ons vir ons deelnemers gevra vir bydraes om dié gesin wat so hard geslaan is te help.
‘n Pragtige hamper is beskikbaar
gestel deur ons President, Christo Coetzer, wat uitgeloot is. Vier bokse wyn is geskenk deur Grand Liquors wat opgeveil is en baie donasies is gemaak deur al ons deelnemers. Van die prysgeld, wat geborg was deur Efficient Wealth, is teruggegee deur die wenners vir nog donasies. Dit alles het ruim R68,000 opgebring wat ‘n ongelooflike resultaat is.
Ons is sprakeloos. Ek kan maar net baie, baie, baie dankie vir julle sê namens Stefan en sy ouers. Die fondse sal saam met vroeëre donasies van R31,000 wat deur die Kouga Nomads en Rolbalklublede bymekaar gemaak is, in ‘n trustfonds gedeponeer word en daardeur beheer word.
PROMOSIE: 1895 - 2025 | HTS Daniel Pienaar
130 Jaar van uitmuntendheid, tradisie en innovasie
MET groot trots en opgewondenheid kondig ons die viering van HTS Daniel Pienaar se 130ste bestaansjaar aan!
Vir meer as 'n eeu het hierdie merkwaardige instelling die lewens van duisende jongmense beïnvloed en 'n onuitwisbare merk op ons gemeenskap gelaat.
Ons roemryke geskiedenis
Daniel Pienaar het sy ontstaan in 1895 gehad met 'n edele doel – om seuns te bemagtig met noodsaaklike handvaardighede vir selfversorging en om die gemeenskap uit armoede te help ophef.
Die visioenêre stigter, Dominee Daniel Jozua Pienaar van die NG Moedergemeente in Uitenhage, het met die ondersteuning van plaaslike kerke, besighede en individue 'n instelling geskep wat 130 jaar later steeds 'n baken van uitnemendheid is.
Mnr. McJannet, 'n Skotse onderwyser, het as tweede skoolhoof vir dertig jaar lank die skool gedien en saam met Ds. Daniel het hulle die fondasie gelê vir wat vandag as die oudste tegniese skool in Suid-Afrika bekend staan – 'n besondere prestasie waarop ons met reg kan spog!
Van ambagskool tot moderne instelling
Die eerste 40 jaar van ons bestaan was Daniel Pienaar bekend as ‘n ambagskool waar wamakery, houtwerk, skoenmakery, grofsmedery en tuinbou die fokus was. Vandag bied ons gevorderde tegniese vakke aan soos Siviele Tegnologie, Meganiese Tegnologie en Elektriese Tegnologie – ‘n bewys van ons vermoë om met die tyd mee te beweeg terwyl ons steeds getrou bly aan ons kernwaardes. In 1975 het die skool ‘n nuwe hoofstuk begin met die verskuiwing vanaf die Swartkopsrivier na ons huidige indrukwekkende kampus in Fairbridge Heights. Deur die jare is ons fasiliteite uitgebrei met die Maritzblok-uitbreiding, die bou
van garages en die Tierkopkraal, asook onlangse toevoegings soos ‘n groot dam en spreiligte op die Wilkensportterrein –alles deel van ons toewyding om aan ons leerders die beste moontlike omgewing te bied.
‘n Erfenis van trotse alumni
Na 130 jaar van uitnemendheid spog
Daniel Pienaar met oudleerders wat regoor die wêreld in die sakewêreld, nywerheid, konstruksie en verskeie professies hul merk maak.
Ons unieke tegniese kurrikulum, wat Wiskunde en Wetenskap insluit, open ‘n wêreld van geleenthede vir ons leerders.
Waardes wat standhou
Na 130 jaar staan Daniel Pienaar steeds onwrikbaar in sy verbintenis tot Christelike waardes – liefde, geregtigheid en meegevoel vorm die ruggraat van ons instelling. Hierdie waardes skep ‘n morele en etiese raamwerk wat ons skoolgemeenskap verenig in die nastreef van dit wat goed is.
Die Tier-gees
Die hart van DP se kultuur is ongetwyfeld die legendariese “Tier-gees.”
Hierdie unieke gees is sigbaar in alles wat ons doen – van die opwindende pouses waar leerders steeds tradisionele speletjies speel, tot die entoesiastiese deelname aan kaskarresies en modderstoei.
Wanneer meer as ‘n duisend Tiere saamkom om die tradisionele Tieregroet te doen of die Tiger’s Call sing, kry ‘n mens letterlik hoendervleis. En wanneer die skool saam lofsang doen, is dit ‘n roerende ervaring wat die ware familie-atmosfeer van ons skool weerspieël.
Rocky: Ons ikoniese gelukbringer
Geen viering van DP sou volledig wees sonder vermelding van ons geliefde
maskot, Rocky die Tier. Vanaf die handgemaakte Rocky I (wat steeds so nou en dan sy verskyning maak) tot die huidige Rocky II – hierdie ikoniese simbool verteenwoordig die krag en trots van DP.
Wanneer Rocky op die klanke van Eye of the Tiger tydens tuiswedstryde uitdraf, is dit ‘n kragtige herinnering aan die strepe op ons kleurbaadjie en die trotse eienskappe van hierdie manjifieke dier waarmee ons onsself vereenselwig.
Prestasies om te vier
Vir 130 jaar het Daniel Pienaar sy leuse “Volkome Toegerus” uitgeleef deur leerders voor te berei om suksesvol in die lewe na skool te wees. Ons fokus op ferm dissipline het gehelp om duisende jongmense met die karakter en vaardighede toe te rus wat hulle benodig om te floreer.
Een van ons mees merkwaardige prestasies was die ontvangs van die FIA-prys vir Motorsport – ‘n wêreldwye erkenning wat die uitnemendheid van ons programme beklemtoon.
Uit talle inskrywings wêreldwyd is DP gekroon as die beste – ‘n prestasie wat ons gemeenskap met reg kan vier.
Viering van 130 jaar
Terwyl ons hierdie besondere mylpaal vier, nooi ons alle oudleerders, ondersteuners, en vriende van Daniel Pienaar om saam met ons fees te vier.
Die 130ste verjaardag verteenwoordig nie net ‘n terugblik op ons geskiedenis nie, maar ook ‘n opwindende blik op die toekoms wat voorlê. Kom deel in hierdie historiese viering van ‘n instelling wat vir 130 jaar lank jongmense geïnspireer en toegerus het om hul volle potensiaal te bereik.
Vir meer inligting oor ons 130ste vieringe, kontak die skoolkantoor op 041922 9990.
Hoërskool Nico Malan het onlangs ‘n mini-kunstefees, Ini-Kollig, by die skool aangebied. Leerders het self tekste geskryf en opgevoer, of musiekprogramme aangebied. Dit is in verskillende klaskamers en in die saal opgevoer. Feesgangers moes vooraf kaartjies koop volgens ‘n program. Op die foto is die groep koshuisleerders wat aan die toneelstuk ‘The Show Must Go On’ deelgeneem het. Die leerders het omtrent uitgehaal met die sing en dans! Die graad 12 leerder Jeanri Nel (heel agter, tweede van regs), het dié teks geskryf . In die middel agter staan onderwyser Jannie Venter. FOTO: VERSKAF
Die
Die uwe
Hannie Ridder Klub Sekretaresse
From left are Lynn van Biljon (Club President) and Ronelle du Toit (Ladies Overall Champion). PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
From left are Greg Manuel (Men’s Overall Champion - A Division) and Lynn van Biljon (Club President).
ERF 1701 ASTON BAY FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
The Social Worker of CWSA-Humansdorp is looking for André Booysen, the father of L. Schutte. Mr. Booysen was last seen in Kareedouw.
Please contact: Ms. S. Arends - Social Worker for CWSA-Humansdorp Office number: 042-9400612
CMR Humansdorp in terms of Regulation 56 of the Children's Act 38 /2005 as amended.is seeking information with regards to the whereabouts of the following individuals:
1) The biological father, of a female child born on the 10th September 2017,out of a relationship between Ella Maria Magrieta van Wyk and an unknown man.
2) The biological mother, Elriza Remolene Prinsloo, of a male child born on the 19th December 2011 and a female child born on the 21st June 2010, out a relationship with Waseem Salie.
3) The biological parents of a female child born on the 8th March 2020, out of a relationship between Lisbeth Davids and Vuyani Biko. Any member of the public who may have details of the above mentioned individuals may contact the social workers, Thokozani Ntutu on 082 323 3325.
The CMR Uitenhage is requesting anyone with information with regards to Mr Andrew Nell, the alleged father of a male child, born 25 July 2011 and Mr Tawanda Tabana, the alleged father of a female child, born 28 March 2015 to contact the office at 041 922 9004 during office hours (07:30 – 16:00). The biological mother is known as Maggie Lewies, born 12 December 1981.
LOST OR DESTROYED TITLE DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T19761/2007CTN dated 16 March 2007 passed by SANDRA RUSSOUW Identity Number 660425 0015 08 1, Unmarried, in favour of the trustees for the time being of LE ROUX KINDER TRUST, Registration Number IT213/2005 in respect of Erf 535 Humansdorp, in the Kouga Local Municipality, Division Humansdorp, Province Eastern Cape, extent: 1487 square metres. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at KING WILLIAMS TOWN within two weeks after the
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to ap- ply for the issue of a certi- fied copy of Deed of Trans- fer No. T11689/2022 passed by C-MAX INVESTMENTS 276 PROPRIETARY LIMITED, Registration No. 2003/ 00398207 in favour of 1LIFE PROJECTS PROPRIETARY LIMITED, Registration No. 2014/072487/07 in respect of certain ERF 1701 ASTON BAY IN THE KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DIVISION OF HUMANSDORP PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN CAPE which has been lost or destroyed.
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION
ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION
Estate of the late ELSINA ARNOLDA VOSSCHAAKE, Born on the 26th June 1944, from 11 Van Zyl Street, Paradise Beach, Jeffreys Bay, who passed away on the 1st August 2011. Estate No. 4067/2024.
KENNISGEWING IN BOEDEL WYLE: OMRI IZAK
JACOBSZ BOEDEL NO:
Tel: 0422931053
All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at Eastern Cape Deeds Registry, at Qonce, situate at 113 Alexander Road, King Williams Town within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at PORT ELIZABETH on 26 March 2025. PETER IAN WIEHAHN (duly authorised hereto) c/o KAPLAN BLUMBERG ATTORNEYS 1st Floor Block A Southern Life Gardens 70-2nd Ave Newton Park Port Elizabeth 6045
Tel: 041 363 6044 E-mail: peter@kaplans.co.za
BOEDELKENNISGEWINGS
BOEDELS: LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIE 4205
In die Boedel van Wyle: ERICA CATHERINE DU TOIT
Identiteitsnommer: 441121
0045 08 9 Van: 50 BARBET
CLOSE, ASTON BAY
BOEDEL NR.: 1384/2024
Datum van dood: 20
JANUARIE 2024
Ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 word hierby kennis gegee dat die EERSTE EN FINALE
LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogenoemde boedel ter insae lê in die kantoor van die MEESTER, PORT ELIZABETH en 'n afskrif daarvan in die kantoor van die LANDDROS, HUMANSDORP vir 'n periode van 21 dae gereken vanaf 11 APRIL 2025.
KOTZÉ LOW & SWANEPOEL De Kockstraat 14 Posbus 123 Vryburg 8600
(Verwysing: SD0000)
Notice is hereby given, in terms of Section 35(5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, that copies of the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will lie open for inspection by all interested parties for a period of 21 days from the date of publication hereof in the office of the Master of the High Court, Port Elizabeth and Magistrate, Humansdorp. If no objection is lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor shall proceed with payments in accordance with the accounts.
SLABBERT ATTORNEYS
21 Schelde Street
JEFFREYS BAY 6330
Email: carike @slabbertattorneys.co.za
Tel.: 042 293 4271
GERBEN HANS HOEKSTRA
In die Boedel van wyle GERBEN HANS HOEKSTRA, Identiteitsnr. 380501 5036 18 8, van Olyfboomstraat 62, Eedenglen Aftree-oord, Jeffreysbaai, 6330, provinsie Oos-Kaap. Boedelnr. 5008/ 2024. Die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in die bogenoemde boedel sal vir 'n tydperk van een-en-twintig (21) dae ter insae lê vir alle persone wat daarin belangstel by die Meesterskantoor Port Elizabeth en die Landdros Humansdorp vir 'n tydperk van een-en-twintig (21) dae vanaf datum van publikasie.
PIETERSE PROKUREURS Kantoor 1 Blaaukrans Kantoorpark Blaaukransstraat Jeffreysbaai 6330 Tel. 042 293 3333 E-pos estates@pieterseinc.com
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Fondse stuit gewigoptel-oefenkamp
HANNES SCHOEMAN
IN wat as ’n groot terugslag én teleurstelling vir die Oos-Kaapse gewigoptellers beskou word is die groot oefenkamp in die Baai weens finansies van die baan.
Die oefenkamp sou deelnemers van Jeffreysbaai, Humansdorp en die Baai voorberei het vir die Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskap wat van 14 tot 16 Junie in Johannesburg gehou word.
Gewigoptellers is uiteraard teleurgesteld omdat hulle op die oefenkamp baie by die afrigter, Pi -
eter Pretorius, sou kon leer.
Baie van hulle het juis uitgesien na die kamp om die senuwees te kalmeer omdat dit talle se eerste verskyning op nasionale vlak sal wees.
Hy sou ook daar verstellings aan sommiges se tegniek kon maak om hulle slaggereed te kry vir hulle stryd teen die land se bestes.
Vir Pretorius self is die afstel van die oefenkamp ’n terugslag, maar hy sal nou die beste van ’n slegte saak moet maak.
Die president van die OP-Gewigoptelvereniging, George Piedt, sê huidige omstandighede is nie ideaal nie.
George Piedt, president van OP-gewigoptel. FOTO: VERSKAF
DIARY | DAGBOEK
Monthly Movie Morning: Join other movie lovers at the Methodist Church every month for a movie morning. There will be tea, coffee and something to eat. All are welcome. This months movie morning will be on April 12 at 11:00. Calendar Girls is on the line-up. The next one will be on May 10. For more info, contact Corine on WhatsApp at 0829222260. St Francis Anglican Church: The church on the corner of St Francis and Goedehoop Streets, Jeffreys Bay, have a Eucharist service every Sunday at 08:30. They will also have a Palm Sunday Eucharist service on Sunday, April 13 at 08:30, a Maundy Thursday Foot washing & Eucharist on April 17 at 18:00, Good Friday Devotions on April 18 from 12:00 to 13:30 and Sunday Eucharist on April 20 at 08:30.
All are welcome.
Milkwood Saturday Market: Drive in and browse through our local friendly market under the milkwood trees on April 12, April 19 and April 26 from 08:00 to 13:00 (weather permitting). They are located on the GLA road next to the Fountains Mall.
Home-made crafts, clothing, home-made goods, fresh vegetables, flowers, honey, braai goods, biltong, farm fresh meat, good food and more are sold.
Jeffreys Bay Car Boot Sale: Join the bargain hunt on the first Saturday of each month in Da Gama Road, opposite the caravan park, from 08:00 to 13:00. The next car boot sale will take place on May 3. The entrance is at 2 Petunia Street. Contact Co-
rine at 082922 2260.
Oasis FM AGM: The District Community Radio Station for Sarah Baartman and its local municipalities invites members of the community to its Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 27 at the Newton Hall, situated at 17 Goedehoop Street, Jeffreys Bay. The meeting will start at 18:00 where management will be giving feedback of operational performance, annual financial statements and elaborate on future plans. Interested persons are invited to avail themselves and get involved through nomination to serve on the governing structure by simply submitting a CV and certified ID copy to admin@oasisfm.co.za. Nominations must be in by no later than Monday, May 5.
Send your entertainment tips to kougaexpress@novusmedia.co.za. The deadline for entries is Tuesdays at 14:00. Entries may be in English or Afrikaans.
Jeffreysbaai Rolbalklub se trots
Vyf lede van die Jeffreysbaai Rolbalklub is gekies om OP onlangs op interprovinsiale vlak te verteenwoordig. Van links is Petro Toerien, Belinda Weddell, Barry van Wyk en Duimpie van Vuuren, en afwesig is Riana Caine. Belinda en Riana het in die B-span gespeel en hulle het brons medaljes gewen. FOTO: VERSKAF
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“Ons fondse is beperk en daarom is die SA kampioenskap nou ons prioriteit.
“Ons sou graag ’n oefenkamp wou hou sodat ons kon verseker dat ons atlete in top-vorm is met tien weke oor na die nasionale kampioenskap.”
Die afstel van die oefenkamp plaas nou die onus op die gewigoptellers om net harder te werk en seker te maak hulle staan hulle man teen die land se bestes. Pretorius is egter ’n uitgeslape afrigter wat alles in sy vermoë sal doen om dié struikelblok te oorkom.
