Friends reunited after successful rescue
ONJanuary18,MorganLindsay(21)andYannis Coetzer (21) from Humansdorp were swept out to sea in St Francis Bay but were fortunately reunited following a successful rescue, thanks to the quick thinking of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) St Francis Bay coxswain and his two friends who were fishing nearby.
Sara Smith, NSRI St Francis Bay station com-
mander, said that at about 08:11 on January 18, the NSRI St Francis Bay duty crew was activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Cape St Francis, between Main Beach and Cape St Francis Resort.
ShesaidthatLindsayreportedthatheandhis friend, Coetzer, had been swept out to sea while they were swimming together.
“Morgan had been assisting his friend, Yannis, offshore beyond the breakers while they were caught in rip currents before Morgan made the difficult decision to retreat to the shoreline to seek help,” said Smith.
“Yannis, we believe, was just too tired in the water to risk following Morgan into the surf zone.”
Smith said that Lindsay reached the shoreline where he located friends of his parents, who were walking on the beach, and he used their phone to call the NSRI to raise the alarm.
She said that at that stage, Coetzer was missingoffshore.Smithfurthersaidthatwhiletheir NSRIdutycrewrespondedtotheNSRIStFrancis Bay Station 21 rescue base to prepare to launch an NSRI rescue craft, NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene.
Intheinterim,Priority-CareAmbulanceService was activated.
Smith said that NSRI St Francis Bay coxswain, Louis Fouche, was at sea fishing at the time, nearby, with his friends Barry Culligan and John Lagaay on Culligan’s boat AVRIKITI.
She said that they were about two nautical miles from the scene when the emergency call came in.
“TheyrespondedonAVRIKITIand,onreaching the area, following a brief search at 08:17, they located the local casualty, Yannis, in the water at the backline breakers,” said Smith.
“Reaching him, they were able to rescue him onto their boat safely.”
Smithsaidthathewasfoundtobetired,dehydrated,andshowingsignsofnon-fataldrowning
symptoms.
“He had been in the water for about an hour and told the Good Samaritan rescuers that he had simply made all efforts to stay afloat while at the mercy of sea currents that were gradually sweepinghimtowardstheshoreline.Hewasunable to follow Morgan to the shore, and he praised his friend for going to get help,” said Smith.
She said that medical treatment was commenced on AVRIKITI while they brought Coetzer to the NSRI St Francis Bay rescue base aboard their boat.
“Atourrescuebase,theyoungmanwasmedically assessed by paramedics before being dis-
charged, requiring no further assistance but with the advice to be on alert for further non-fatal drowning symptoms,” said Smith.
Finally,thetwofriendswerereunited,andlater they returned to the NSRI St Francis Bay rescue station where they thanked everyone involvedfortheircontributiontosavingCoetzer’s life.
According to a press release by the NSRI, the organisationhascommendedLindsayforhisefforts that played a crucial role in saving the life of his friend. The NSRI has also commended skipper Culligan and his crew, Fouche and Lagaay, on AVRIKITI for their efforts that contributed to saving the life of Coetzer.
Back from left are John Lagaay, Yannis Coetzer and Louis Fouche (NSRI). In front is Barry Culligan. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Yannis Coetzer and his friend Morgan Lindsay, who retreated to the beach to raise the alarm.
R200 million loan approved to revamp Kouga’s roads
IN a historic move, the Kouga Local MunicipalityCouncilhasapprovedthelargestbudget for a single project in its history – allocating a R200 million external loan from the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) to rehabilitate the region’s deteriorating road infrastructure.
This groundbreaking resolution, passed
during a Special Council Meeting on Friday, January 17, 2025, builds on an earlier decision made on October 27, 2023, to secure critical funding.
The municipality will officially launch the Road Resealing Project on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the corner of Hoffman and Jacob Streets in Humansdorp where more details about the project and its anticipated impact
will be shared.
Thismilestoneinitiativeaimstoaddressthe urgent need for road repairs and maintenance across Kouga.
Theregion’sroadnetworkhassufferedfrom yearsofneglect,withthemunicipalityinheriting a R500 million road maintenance backlog in August 2016. Heavy rainfall has further exacerbated the problem, necessitating immedi-
ate action to restore the roads to a safe and acceptable standard.
Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman underscored the significance of the project, stating, “The approval of this loan is a decisive step towards addressing our long-standing infrastructure challenges. This initiative will not only improve road safety but also contribute to the economic vitality of our region.”
Kou-Kamma Municipality hosts roadshow on new township by-law
TO ensure that the new Standard Draft ByLaw for Township Economies, introduced by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, on November 7, 2024, is brought to the attention of residents, the Kou-Kamma Municipality will be hosting a roadshow throughout the municipal area starting from February 4.
In a statement released by the Kou-Kamma Municipality, it was mentioned that the by-law, issued in accordance with Section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act of 2000, aims to create an enabling environment for small business-
es in townships, supporting economic inclusion, job creation, and community empowerment.
“The new by-law is a bold statement of CoGTA’s commitment to transforming townships into vibrant economic hubs that provide sustainable opportunities for residents,” the statement said.
“This regulation is designed to harmonise township business ecosystems by providing standardised norms and facilitating easier entry and operation for both formal and informal businesses.”
The statement further explained that the by-law supports businesses with tailored
resources, including permit registration processes and designated trading spaces, ensuring streamlined operations within municipal jurisdictions.
Key objectives of the roadshows:
The statement noted that one of the key principles in drafting a by-law is participation.
This means that the public must be engaged for the purpose of documenting and including their comments in the final bylaw.
Therefore, the municipality takes this process seriously and is committed to
SASSA to suspend COVID-19 SRD grant payments
THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that it is suspending payments for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants to allow beneficiaries to verify their identities. This precautionary measure is designed to ensure that social grants are disbursed to the correct recipients and to curb identity theft.
In a statement, SASSA said, “This activi-
ty has been mandated to ensure that the Agency pays social grants to the right people and avoids identity theft. We encourage all beneficiaries to safeguard their identity numbers and refrain from sharing them with strangers, which could assist fraudulent activities.”
The Agency continues to stress the importance for beneficiaries to monitor their grant status. If a status is marked as “re-
Humansdorp piggery receives assistance from enterprise development programme
ONE of the key factors for South Africa’s economic growth is the success of entrepreneurs.
Small businesses, especially blackowned and black women-owned enterprises, play an important role in driving economic inclusion, creating jobs, and supporting financial stability.
Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s Enterprise Development Programme highlights the value of this support, helping local SMMEs grow and become sustainable, as demonstrated by Kruisfontein-based co-op, Siyavuma Piggery.
Established in 2011, Siyavuma Piggery has specialised in piggery production since 2018.
It aims to operate a sustainable 100-sow unit to produce piglets for the local meat market.
Their mission is to achieve both profitability and sustainability by following best practices in animal husbandry and environmental management, prioritising the welfare and productivity of animals.
With Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s support since 2023, Siyavuma Piggery has already seen transformational changes.
Key interventions include the construction of a fully operational farrowing house, the procurement and installation of specialised farrowing equipment, the development of a waste management dam, and skills training in areas such as financial management, business operations, and marketing.
Nonini Makhothe, Economic Development Specialist at Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, said, “One of the key factors for the future growth of South Africa’s economy lies in the success of entrepreneurs.”
“Through programmes like this, we assist SMMEs annually to become financially and operationally independent. By creating sustainable small businesses, we build stronger economic structures and help reduce unemployment, particularly in the Kouga Local Municipality.”
For Siyavuma Piggery, the impact of this partnership has been significant, to the extent that the long-term goal of expanding into cattle and beef production is now a tangible aspiration.
Marvin Witbooi, Chairman of Siyavuma Piggery, said, “With the help of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, we were able to build a farrowing house.”
“This will help us reduce our mortality rate by about 90%, which is life-changing for our business. Improving survival rates means better profitability and allows us to secure a sustainable future for our piggery.”
As Siyavuma Piggery progresses toward its goals, it serves as an inspiring example for aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Eastern Cape.
Through initiatives like these, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm is fostering economic resilience and community upliftment.
Now in the third and final year of the programme (2025), the five co-op members—comprising two men and three women—will continue to benefit from further skills development, as well as business and financial management training.
Additionally, the piggery provides temporary employment to three local community members, further extending its positive impact.
ferred,” it indicates a flag for possible fraudulent activity, and beneficiaries should immediately contact SASSA for resolution.
Additionally, SASSA advises against frequent changes in banking details and contact numbers to prevent any delays in the payment process.
The Agency has temporarily suspended the Electronic Know Your Client system to
bringing the draft by-law to the attention of residents.
The areas covered will include:
. Kareedouw – Kagiso Heights Community Hall on February 4 at 10:00
. Joubertina, Louterwater, Krakeel and Misgund – Krakeel Community Hall on February 5 at 10:00
. Clarkson, Woodlands, Mamfengu Farms, Eersterivier – Clarkson Community Hall on February 6 at 10:00
. Nompumelelo, Sandrift, Stormrivier, and Coldstream – Sandrift Community Hall on February 7 at 10:00
improve its functionality, with no date announced for its reactivation. SASSA assures the public that well-trained officials are in place to handle COVID-19 SRD grant cases. Any concerns about potential fraud should be reported without hesitation.
For more info, beneficiaries can contact SASSA toll-free during working hours at 0800 60 10 11 or via email at GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.
GLA celebrates outstanding achievements of class of 2024
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
THE Global Leadership Academy is immensely proud to celebrate the remarkable academic achievements of the Class of 2024, a group that has set a new standard of excellence for the school with a 100% matric pass rate and an extraordinary 97% Bachelor’s Pass Rate – the highest in the school’s history.
Furthermore, 72 out of 74 learners are now eligible to pursue university studies.
Collectively, the class achieved an impressive 116 distinctions, averaging 1.57 distinctions per learner.
The outstanding performance of this group is reflected across all subjects.
The averages are as follows:
. Visual Arts - 83%
. Dramatic Arts and Information Technology - 79%
. Accounting - 77%
. Life Orientation - 76%
. Mathematical Literacy and Engineering Graphics and Design - 75%
. Tourism - 73%
. Afrikaans and English First Additional Languages - 72%
Principal Stefan Kleyn stated that the overall school average of 68% highlights the consistent effort and commitment of this exceptional class.
Spotlight on Zander Adlam: Eastern Cape’s Top Academic Achiever
Adlam, GLA’s Dux learner, was recognised as the Top Academic Achiever in the Eastern Cape among Independent Schools.
He achieved an exceptional 93% average with eight distinctions, which Kleyn remarked was a testament to his unwavering dedication,hardwork,andthesupportofhis family and teachers.
Raised in a close-knit family grounded in biblical principles, Adlam draws inspiration from his father Riechardt’s work ethic, his mother Alta’s compassion, and his sister Zoey’s determination.
Adlam expressed his excitement upon being announced as the Top Academic Achiever in the Eastern Cape among Independent Schools, especially as the award is accompanied by a bursary.
“I am excited to move on to the next stage of my education and look forward to working towards achieving my dreams and goals,” said Adlam.
As he embarks on his journey to study Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) at Stellenbosch University, he aspires to become a Chartered Accountant.
Adlam’s dream is to establish an accounting firm with his sister, a fourth-year BAcc student at the same university, whom he refers to as “his best friend”.
Offering advice to the matric class of 2025, Adlam said, “Prioritise prayer for strength and guidance. Make a positive impact through participation and leadership. Man-
age your time effectively and stay ahead of deadlines. Prioritise rest to recharge and perform at your best.”
Kleyn honoured Adlam’s family, teachers, and mentors who have championed him every step of the way.
“Your support has been invaluable to his success. Congratulations, Zander; you are a beacon of excellence and an inspiration to us all,” said Kleyn.
Celebrating individual excellence
Joining Adlam in achieving A-averages above 80% are eight other top-performing learners:
) Alana Delahunty (86%) with five distinctions
) Noah de Swart (85%) with seven distinctions
) De Wet Potgieter (84%) with five distinctions
) Marno du Plessis (82%) with four dis-
tinctions
) Mukhethwa Munyai (82%) with four distinctions
) Natalie du Plessis (81%) with five distinctions
) Caitlyn Thomas (80%) with five distinctions
) Kelly Coetsee (80%) with three distinctions
Otherlearnerswithmultipledistinctionsinclude:
) Charli de Villiers - four distinctions
) Nicola Herbst - four distinctions
) Chiara Markides - four distinctions
) Brandon Badenhorst, Java Corr, Danielle Fillis, Amy Jansen van Rensburg, Nothando Mhlanga, and Kiara van Schalkwyk
– three distinctions each
“In total, the class of 74 learners delivered 116 distinctions, averaging an impressive 1.57 distinctions per learner,” said
Kleyn.
Acknowledgements and gratitude
He noted that these achievements are a testament to the hard work, perseverance, and commitment of GLA’s learners, supported by the unwavering encouragement of their families and the dedication of the school’s staff.
“Above all, we recognise the grace of God that has been evident throughout this journey, guiding and sustaining these learners every step of the way,” stated Kleyn.
“To the Class of 2024, you have not only risen to the occasion but have exceeded all expectations with determination and perseverance. Your individual and collective successes inspire us all. As you step into the future, may you continue to shine brightly and make a positive impact in the world. Congratulations on this incredible milestone; you have made us all immensely proud.”
New batch of dogs and cats seek home
THE JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary, a non-profit organisation,sterilisesatleast 80 animals every month in the Kouga region and is located in Ocean View Township in Jeffreys Bay.
The organisation is looking for forever homes for the following dogs and cats: Mini is an 8-week-old, medium-sized mixed-breed dog.Sheistheperfectfamily dog.
Maxi is an Africanis mixed breed, and she is around 8 weeks old. She is such a cute little dog.
Bella is a 12-week-old female kitten.
Tipsy is a 7-week-old female kitten.
For more info, or to visit the clinic, contact Cindy Mullerat083 320 4173,e-mail jbayanimals@gmail.com, or visit JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary at www.jbayanimalsanctuary.co.za
Tipsy. Bella.
Maxi.
From left are Zander Adlam and the deputy principal of Global Leadership Academy, Johan Oosthuizen.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT:
Community Police Forums shine at excellence awards
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
ONE of the standout moments at the South African Police Service Eastern Province Service Excellence Awards Ceremony on January 11 at the Boardwalk Hotel, Casino and Convention Centre in Gqeberha, was the impressive performance by the Community Police Forums (CPFs) from the Sarah Baartman District.
They secured all three top spots in the CPF of the Year category.
According to the Police Spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, the Sarah Baartman District received a total of nine awards during the ceremony.
The recipients of the awards within the Sarah Baartman District CPF Board, KouKamma Municipality and Kouga Municipality were as follows:
Category of CPF of the Year
. Sarah Baartman District CPF Board –winner
. Jeffreys Bay CPF – second place
. Humansdorp CPF – third place
Category of Admin Employee of the Year
. Senobia Green, Cleaner at the Sarah Baartman District Office in Humansdorp –runner-up
Category of Person with Disability of the Year
. Captain Dominique Doubell, Visible Policing Commander at Jeffreys Bay SAPS – runner-up
Category of Vispol Team of the Year
. Joubertina SAPS Crime Prevention team - runners-up
Additional categories included Police Station of the Year: Small (Captain), Admin Team of the Year, and Provincial Commissioner’s Special Award.
The Chairperson of the Sarah Baartman District CPF, Mieta Williams-Jan, said that this was the second consecutive year that the Sarah Baartman District won the Provincial Excellence Awards, with Humansdorp CPF winning in 2022/2023.
However, this is the first time that the Sarah Baartman District Executive Board has won.
She further stated that they were honoured to have won the award and pledged to win many more in the future.
“It was an overwhelming feeling when I heard that the top three nominees are from the Sarah Baartman District,” said Williams-Jan.
“As the District Board, we are honoured to be recognised for the first time in history. It is also the first time we have participated in the excellence awards.”
Williams-Jan expressed gratitude that
their work in the community was acknowledged with the CPF of the Year Award.
“It was an achievement for the District Board to win because typically only local CPF structures are nominated.
“The stations in second and third place are also encouraged to be involved in the community and strive to do more,” said Williams-Jan.
She further noted that the awards serve as recognition and acknowledgement of their contributions to providing safe environments for their communities.
Williams-Jan also mentioned that the Sarah Baartman District Executive Board received a Certificate of Appreciation from the MEC for Community Safety and Transport, Honourable MEC Xolile Nqatha.
As the winner of the CPF of the Year, she looks forward to representing the Sarah Baartman District in Durban, where she hopes to win the national award.
“My goal and prayers are to bring back the National Excellence Awards to the Eastern Cape,” said Williams-Jan.
Nkohli stated that, to honour the winning members, a special function was hosted in Humansdorp on January 14.
Sarah Baartman District Commissioner, Major General Zolani Xawuka, mentioned that the winners in each category will represent the province in the National Service Excellence Awards, scheduled to take
place in
later this month.
“I would like to encourage all members of the SAPS to work very hard in prepara-
tion for the next awards and I encourage others to partake in the excellence awards,” said Xawuka.
Stryd teen boelies, bendes en dwelms word ’n oorlog
HANNES SCHOEMAN
NÓÚ raak dit ’n volskaalse oorlog om leerlinge van die Nelson Mandelabaai-streek teen boelies, bendes en dwelms te beskerm.
Só sê die oud-rofstoeier en promotor Mark Beale, pas nadat hy ’n onderneming met die Departement van Onderwys gesluit hetomsybesoekaanskoleregoordiestreek voort te sit.
“Ons betrek ook skole buite die Baai soos dié in Jeffreysbaai en Humandorp,” sê Beale, wat die projek sedert 2015 bedryf.
“Ons het reeds groot welslae behaal en nou kan ons nog méér dinamies optree,” sê hy.
Beale se rofstoeipromosie, World Association of Wrestling (WAW), wat die grootste op die Afrika-vasteland is, is in Gqeberha gesetel.
“Ons het letterlik al duisende leerlinge toegespreek en hulle aangemoedig om sterk te staan teen die aanslae van die lewe.
“Die plaaslike held en wêreld-swaargewigkampioen, Mr Wrestling, is ’n ewebeeld van die legendariese WWE-ster Hulk Hogan.
“Hy is die perfekte een om die meerder-
heid van die toesprake in volgepakte skoolsale te lewer.
“Ander sprekers daag ook by skole op, maar ons het gevind kinders luister eerder
graag na super-helde om met hulle te praat – superhelde soos Mr Wrestler, wat ten alle tye van hulle volle aandag verseker is. Dit maak dus ons besoeke meer effektief,
“Ons skoolbesoeke kan nou ook meer doelgerig wees.
“En ons doelwit is om nou nog meer leerlinge as in die verlede te betrek,” sê Beale. Hy sê die projek is ’n volskaalse oorlog teen boelies en bendebedrywighede.
“Ek glo ons is op die wenpad. Dis egter ’n deurlopende proses en ons sal hierdie projek dryf solank as wat dit nodig is.”
Hy sê die projek kry groot lof van skoolhoofde wat uiters beïndruk is met die werk wat die WAW doen.
In ’n toespraak verlede jaar voor ’n volgepakte skoolsaal sê Beale aan leerlinge om strykdeur in hulle lewens ’n reguit pad te loop.
“Gloeenvoudignetinjouself.Disdiewenresep in die lewe en jou groot wapen teen die buitewêreld. Die pad wat jy loop het jy self besluit. Maak seker dat jy die regte keuses maak en hou daarby.
“Moet jou nie deur ongewenste elemente laat beïnvloed en van stryk laat bring nie,” sê hy.
Mark Beale verduidelik aan die publiek wat hul plan met die Oos-Kaapse leerlinge is. FOTO: VERSKAF
KwaZulu-Natal
From left are Maj. Gen. Zolani Xawuka, Mieta Williams-Jan (Sarah Baartman District CPF) and Colonel Andries Landman. PHOTOS:SUPPLIED
The Chairperson of the Sarah Baartman District CPF, Mieta Williams-Jan received a Certificate of Appreciation from the MEC for Community Safety and Transport, Honourable MEC Xolile Nqatha.
Living Water Ministries enriches lives in Oyster Bay
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
INITIALLY, Living Water Ministries began as an organisation focused on delivering clean water to underprivileged schools in the Eastern Cape.Now,19yearslater,thisnon-profitorganisation has profoundly impacted the lives of many residents in Oyster Bay and Umzamowethu through its after-school programmes, crèche, and most recently, by constructing a much-needed clinic.
Founder Herman Stoffberg mentioned that in 2006, his Christian-based organisation initially started providing clean water to farm and mud schoolsacrosstheEasternCape.Overtime,they concentrated their efforts in the Oyster Bay and Umzamowethu areas, having moved to this region 27 years ago.
Living Water Aftercare Programme
With a background in construction, Herman began revamping a dilapidated building in OysterBayandestablishedanaftercareprogramme in 2014.
“We noticed that many children in the community struggled to express themselves and lashed out often. Fortunately, through the aftercare programme, we have seen a great improvement in their behaviour,” said Herman. Hementionedthattheaftercareprogrammeis offeredtolearnersfromthelocalprimaryschool, Sandwater Primary School, and nearby high schools, Monday to Friday from 14:00.
The programme, which sees between 40 to 80 children each day, focuses on Christian-based teachings, singing, and dancing.
Further elaborating on the aftercare programme, Herman’s daughter, Zani, who is the manager of Living Water, said that many children do not have desks at home and lack assistancewithhomework.Sheexplainedthataspart of the programme, they help with homework and school projects, and offer Bible studies.
“We offer the children a space where there is discipline and teaching Christian values and morals,” said Zani.
Inaddition,shesaidthateachyear,theyalternate between hosting a concert and going on an educational trip to different places.
“We want the children to experience a world outside of Oyster Bay,” said Zani.
Living Ubuntu
While the Living Water’s team volunteered at Sandwater Primary, an Afrikaans-medium school, Zani mentioned that they noticed many Grade R and Grade 1 learners, whose home lan-
guage was Xhosa, struggling to understand Afrikaans.
To bridge the gap, she said that they established a crèche, Living Ubuntu, five years ago to begin preparing children from the area before they started Grade R at Sandwater Primary.
Thecrèche’sbuildingislocatednexttotheaftercare programme.
“At the crèche, we welcome any child who is pottytrained.Ourfocusisonpreparingthemfor school, which includes ensuring they understand Afrikaans, as it is the primary language of
instruction at Sandwater,” said Zani. Oyster Bay Healing Centre
Herman mentioned that residents of the area frequentlyspendapproximatelyR120totravelto and from Oyster Bay to reach the nearest clinic.
Recognising the need for a health facility, he said that three years ago they began constructing a clinic opposite the crèche.
Thankfully, through donations, they recently completed the building and are now waiting for their pharmaceutical licence.
Althoughtheyhaveapharmacistinchargeof managing the clinic, Herman mentioned that they are still in the process of finding a suitable doctor to attend to the patients.
“While people will be required to pay a minimal fee which will be used to pay the doctor and medication, the clinic is here to serve the community,” said Herman.
To continue funding its various projects, the organisation also recently established an LL BoutiqueCharityShopalongsidethenewlybuilt clinic.
Success stories
Fortunately, through the organisation’s assistance, many children have been helped with various challenges.
Herman highlighted that in 2023, a young girl fromthecommunityreceivedcorrectiveeyesurgery at a hospital in Gqeberha.
“Wemanagedtogetasponsorshiptoassistthe young girl with the challenge she had with her eyesight,” said Herman.
Healsomentionedthatin2024,theysuccessfully raised funds for a teenage girl who required orthopaedic shoes due to a discrepancy in the length of her legs.
Herman thanked Jan-Hendrik Swiegers from Swiegers Orthotics and Prosthetics in Jeffreys Bay for his assistance in creating the casts and securingthebestpricefortheorthopaedicshoes.
The Living Water’s needs
To continue assisting their community, Herman mentioned that they need financial support, whether small or large donations. He also pointed out the need for a fence surrounding the two buildings used for the aftercare programme and crèche. Lastly, he stated that they need mentors who would be willing to speak to the children regularly.
“We have to invest in children because children are the future of our country,” said Herman. For more information, email 2217livingwater@gmail.com.
Herman Stoffberg, Founder of Living Water Ministries, at the newly established Oyster Bay Healing Centre. PHOTOS: RAZAAN PLAATJIES
From left are Debonice Malan (teacher), Herman Stoffberg (Founder of Living Water Ministries), and Ester Booysen (teacher).
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Notication of Public Participation:
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING ON ERF 1216 SEA VISTA IN THE KOUGA MUNICIPALITY, EASTERN CAPE.
Notice is hereby provided in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998), the National Environmental Management Act: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2014, as amended, of a 30-day Public Participation Process to be undertaken under the authority of the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT). The Public Participation Process will run from 23/01/2025 – 24/02/2025.
DEDEAT Reference Number: EC08/C/LN1&3/M/01-2025
Project Proposal: The development of a double storey dwelling with a footprint of 463m2. The total sum of the transformed area including driveway and landscaped areas would be 962m2. The dwelling will have an entrance driveway gaining access from Esmerelda Road.
Location: Erf 1216 Sea Vista, St Francis Bay, Kouga Municipality, Eastern Cape (34°10'35.63"S, 24°50'26.40"E).
The following Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2014) Listed Activities are applicable:
Government Notice No. R327 (Listing Notice 1): Listed Activity 19A
Government Notice No. R324 (Listing Notice 3): Listed Activity 12
A Basic Assessment Report and relevant appendices will be made available to all registered Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) for public review and comment. All relevant documents may be accessed via our website during the public participation period.
Should you wish to gain further information regarding the project or wish to register as an Interested and Affected Party please contact the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (details below).
Please provide written comments with your name, contact details and an indication of any direct business, nancial, personal, or other interest which you may have in the development. Please note that information submitted by I&AP’s becomes public information. In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), no personal information will be made available to the public.
Environmental Assessment Practitioner: Joclyn Marshall (EAPASA Reg 2022/5006) www.ecoroute.co.za
Email: admin@ecoroute.co.za
Cell: 072 126 6393
Department of Social Development Humansdorp Service Office would like to locate the family members of the child/children born out of relationship between:
1. The family of the child that was born between Wandile Carlos Zitha and Mirriam Nonzaliseko Charlie 2. Ivaan Spaars and Shimone Sinobia Harris
Anyone with information can contact PHUMLA
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Notice is herby 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 No T15448/2004 (VA464/2016) passed by Estate Late Ockert Jacobus Herselman and Martha Johanna Herselman in favour of HENDRIK HERSELMAN Identity Number 510124 5010 08 8 and GESINA ELIZABETH HERSELMAN Identity Number 560122 0097 08 3, Married in community of property to each other, in respect of:
1. PORTION 4 (PORTION OF PORTION 2) OF THE FARM UITVLUGT NO 385 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF KOU-KAMMA MUNICIPALITY DIVISION UNIONDALE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE IN EXTENT 68,9905 (SIXTY EIGHT COMMA NINE NINE ZERO FIVE) Hectares HELD BY Deed of Transfer Number T15448/2004
2. THE FARM NO 790 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF KOU-KAMMA MUNICIPALITY DIVISION HUMANSDORP EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE IN EXTENT 192,1230 (ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY TWO COMMA ONE TWO THREE ZERO) Hectares HELD BY Deed of Transfer Number T15448/2004
3. THE FARM NO 410 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF KOU-KAMMA MUNICIPALITY DIVISION UNIONDALE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE IN EXTENT 597,9658 (FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN COMMA NINE SIX FIVE EIGHT) Hectares HELD
Address: 19 Carnoustie Way St Francis Links, St Francis Bay Master's Office: PORT ELIZABETH All persons having claims against the above-mentioned Estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication hereof
Executor Donald Brian Nixon 37 Church Street Humansdorp 6300 Advertiser Maria Magdalena Ferreira CW Malan Inc. 37 Church Street HUMANSDORP 6300 042 295 1056 marieke@cwmalan.co.za
SIMON PETRUS ELS KREDITEURE IN BEvan STORWE BOEDEL In die Boedel wyle SIMON PETRUS ELS Identiteitsnommer 330731 5025 08 6, gebore op 31 Julie 1933, van Mopaniesingel 55, Jeffreysbaai, 6330, oorlede op 4 Desember 2024. Meesterskantoor Port Elizabeth. Boedelnr 7060/ 2024. Alle persone met eise teen die bogemelde boedel moet dit binne 30 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan by die betrokke Eksekuteur indien. PIETERSE GEÏNK.
PROKUREURS Kantoor 1 Blaaukrans Office Park Blaaukransstraat 6330 E-pos: estates@ attorneys.law.za Tel. 042 293 3333
(Eksekuteur: Mauritz Herman Otto Pieterse)
THA MARIA SMITH, Identiteitsnr 310407 0023 08 7, gebore op 7 April 1931, van Eedenglen Aftreeoord, Wonderboomsingel, Jeffreysbaai, 6330, provinsie Oos-Kaap. Oorlede op 13 Augustus 2024. Meesterskantoor: Port Elizabeth. Boedelnr 005223/ 2024. Alle persone met eise teen die bogemelde boedel moet dit inlewer by die betrokke eksekuteur binne 'n tydperk van 30 dae gereken vanaf publikasie hiervan.
CORNELIUS FREDERIK
GROBBELAAR Aliwalstraat 52 Alboretum Bloemfontein 9301 Tel. 051 406 4800 E-pos. neels@troos.co.za
Nautilusstraat,
Jeffreysbaai, OosKaap. Boedelnr 2936/2024
Kennis geskied hiermee, kragtens Artikel 35(5) van die Wet op die Administrasie van Boedels, nr.66 van 1965, dat afskrifte van die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in die bogemelde boedel vir alle belanghebbendes ter insae sal lê vir ‘n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan in die kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof Port Elizabeth en Landdros, Humansdorp.
Indien geen beswaar daarteen gedurende die spesifieke tydperk by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur voort met betalings ooreenkomstig die rekeninge.
SLABBERT PROKUREURS
Scheldestraat 21 JEFFREYSBAAI
6330
Epos: carike@ slabbertattorneys.co.za Tel.: 042 293 4271
KOUKAMMAMUNICIPALITY NOTICE
ORDINARYCOUNCILMEETING
Notice is hereby given in terms of section29(1)oftheLocalGovernment StructuresAct, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) that an Ordinary Council Meeting of Koukamma Local Municipality will be held on Friday, 24 January 2025, at 10:00 in the Koukamma Municipality CouncilChambers
S.DAYI MUNICIPALMANAGER
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APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION OF ERF 1033 HANKEY, (1 CEDAR CRESCENT)
Notice is hereby given that the following application has been made to the Kouga Municipality in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management ByLaws: Kouga Municipality (2016): SUBDIVISION OF ERF 1033 HANKEY (ITO SECTION 59)
APPLICANT: Jan Bester (MAPInc. Land Surveyors): janbester@mapinc.co.za / 042-2951883
Interested members of the public can obtain further information from, or lodge objections to:TheTown Planning Office of the Kouga Municipality, 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, Admin Officer Tel 042-2002200 or E-mail Address: cmakiwane@kouga.gov.za / unxesi@kouga.gov.za
Motivated objections, if any against the application, must be lodged in writing, ito Section 97 & 98 of said By-Law, to reach the Planning Office not later than 30 days after the publication of this notice.
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KOUKAMMA MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE
BUILDINGS WITH NO PLANS WITHIN KOUKAMMA MUNICIPALITY
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO KINDLY SUBMIT A BUILDING PLAN ON OR BEFORE THE 30 JUNE 2025 (6 MONTHS GRACE PERIOD) AS KOUKAMMA MUNICIPALITY WILL NOT IMPOSE PENALTIES ON BUILDINGAPPLICATIONFEESDURINGTHESTIPULATEDPERIOD.
S.JDAYI MUNICIPALMANAGER
NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 93 OF KOUGA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 FOR:
Applicant : JustineJoslineSyce
PropertyDescription : Erf738,OceanView,JeffreysBay
PhysicalAddress : GriffithsMxengeStreet
ApplicationNumber : JL2324-00154
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 93 of the Kouga Municipality Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law (2016)forthefollowinglanddevelopmentapplication(s):
Temporary Departure from the Zoning Scheme provisions to operate a Liqour Store for Off-Site Consumption in terms of Section 76 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-Law:KougaMunicipality,2016.
The detailed app cation is available for nspection dur ng weekdays between 09:00 to 15:00 at the Kouga Municipality 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay office number 106. Any written petitions, objections, comments or representations may be prepared in terms of Section 97 and 98 of the said Bylaw and addressed to The TOWN PLANNING OFFICE, 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, or emailed to bmeyer@kouga.gov.za and unxesi@kouga.gov.za on or before 24 February 2025. Telephonic enqu ries can be made to the Town Plann ng Department at 042 200 2200. Comments or objections received aftertheclosingdatewillbeconsideredinvalid.
DATE:23Janaury2025
APPLICANTDETAILS: JustineJoslineSyce Email:Joslinea ly@gmail.com Cell:0726257116
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APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY DEPARTURE: ERF 1259 SEAVISTA, (MAYOTTE CIRCLE)
Notice is hereby given that the following application has been made to the Kouga Municipality in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management ByLaws: Kouga Municipality (2016): TEMPORARYDEPARTURE: CONSTRUCTION & USE OF CANOE STORAGE FACILITY(ITO SECTION 76) FOR ERF 1259 SEAVISTA
APPLICANT: Jan Bester (MAPInc. Land Surveyors): janbester@mapinc.co.za / 0422951883
Interested members of the public can obtain further information from, or lodge objections to:TheTown Planning Office of the Kouga Municipality Office 106 16 Woltemade Street Jeffreys Bay Contact:Tel 042-2002200 or E-mail Address cmakiwane@kouga.gov.za, unxesi@kouga.gov.za
Motivated objections, if any, against the application, must be lodged in writing, ito Section 97 & 98 of the said by-law to reach the Planning Office not later than 30 days after the publication of this notice.
KOUKAMMA MUNISIPALITEIT
KENNISGEWING
GEBOUE MET GEEN PLANNE BINNE KOUKAMMA MUNISIPALITEIT
VAN U WORD VERLANG OM ASSEBLIEF 'N BOUPLAN IN TE DIEN OP OF VOOR DIE 30 JUNIE 2025 (6 MAANDE GRASIE PTYDPERK) AANGESIEN KOUKAMMA MUNISIPALITEIT GEEN BOETES SAL GEDURENDE DIE VOORSPOED OPLEG OP BOUE-AANSOEKVELD NIE.
S.JDAYI MUNISIPALEBESTUURDER
NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 93 OF KOUGA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 FOR:
Applicant : MaartjeWeyers
Owner : ElizabethSchoombe
PropertyDescription : Erf282,StFrancisLinks
PhysicalAddress : 35JackNicklausDrive
ApplicationNumber : JL2425-00053
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 93 of the Kouga Municipality Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law (2016) for the following land development application(s):
1. PermanentDeparturefromtheZoningSchemeprovisions to exceed the permissible Height restriction from 8,5m to 9,058m in terms of Section 76 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management: Kouga Municipality By-Law, 2016.
The detai ed applicat on s avai able for inspection during weekdays between 09:00 to 15:00 at the Kouga Municipality , 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, ofce number 106. Any written petitions, objections, comments or representations may be prepared in terms of Section 97 and 98 of the said Bylaw and addressed to The TOWN PLANNING OFFICE, 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, or emailed to bmeyer@kouga.gov.za and unxesi@kouga.gov.za on or before 24 February 2025 Te ephonic enquir es can be made to the Town P anning Department at 042 200 2200. Comments or objections received after the closing date will be considered invalid.
DATE:23January2025
APPLICANTDETAILS:
M. Weyers Email: maartje@route2.co.za Cell: 082 375 3662
KOUKAMMA MUNISIPALITEIT
NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 93 OF KOUGA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENTBY-LAW 2016FOR:
Applicant : RowanvanGend
Owner : The4thAvenueTrust
PropertyDescription : Erf24,SeaVista
PhysicalAddress : 1AnneAvenue ApplicationNumber : JL2425-00079
Notice is hereby given in
DATE:
January
APPLICANT DETAILS: NAME & ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Rowan van Gend Urban Dynamics EC 117 Cape Road, Mill Park Port Elizabeth 6001 041 374 3980 / 082 569 6339
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Kennis word hiermee gegee ingevolge Artikel 93(1)(a) van die Kou-Kamma Munisipaliteit : Ruimtelike Bep anning Grondgebru kbestuurverorden ng (2023) dat Beacon Survey Landmeters aansoek gedoen het die Onderverdeling van Erf Zitzikama (in twee gedeeltes naamlik Restant en Gedeelte A), ingevolge Artikel 57(a) van die Kou-Kamma Munisipaliteit : Ruimte ike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuurverordening (
Grondgebruikskema (2023), ten opsigte van Erf 27 Zitzikama geleë by die kruising van Kammasiestraat en Formosastraat.
Die aansoek sal ter insae lê by die Kou-Kamma Munisipale Kantore, Keetstraat 5, Maandag tot Donderdag van 09:00 tot 16:00 Mnr A Mazantsana, 042 288 7200 or e-pos Agcobile.Mazantsana@koukamma.gov.za / koukamma@koukamma.gov.za..
Enigiemand wat kommentaar of besware teen die aansoek het, word uitgenooi, ingevolge Artikel 98 van die genoemde Verordening, om dit skriftelik te doen. Die aansoek besigtig kan word gedurende die gewysigde kantoorure by die Departement van Beplanning en Ontwikkelings.
Sluit ngsdatum v r besware s 30 dae na die datum van hierdiebrief
Ingevolge Artikel 21(4) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering Munisipale Stelsel, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000) kan mense wat nie kan skryf nie, Mnr A Mazantsana nader om hulle te help om hul kommentaar of besware op skrif te stel.
Namens: Mnr M.Clay
WAARNEMENDEMUNISIPALEBESTUURDER 16Januarie2025
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 93(1)(a) of the KouKamma Municipality : By-Law Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (2023) that Beacon Survey Land Surveyors has applied for the Subdivision of Erf 27, Zitzikama (in portions comprising Remainder & Portion A) in terms of Section 57(a) of the Kou-Kamma Municipality : By-Law Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (2016) as well as Kou-Kamma Integrated Land Use Scheme (2023), in respect of the Erf 27 Zitzikama located at the intersection of Kammasie Stree and Formosa Street. The application will lay open for inspection at the Kou-Kamma Municipal Ofces, 5 Keet Street, Monday to Thursday from 09:00 16:00 with Mr A Mazantsana, 042 288 7200 or email Agcobile.Mazantsana@koukamma.gov.za / koukamma@koukamma.gov.za.
Anyone who has comments or objections to the application is invited, according to Section 98 of the said By-Law to do so writing. The application is open for inspection during the amended ofce hours at Planning and Development Department.
Closing date for objections is 30daysafterthedateofthisletter In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Municipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot write may approach Mr A Mazantsana to assist them to put their comments or objections in writing.
On behalf of: Mr M.Clay ACTINGMUNICIPALMANAGER 16January2025
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Humansdorp Toyota seeks the expertise of a Technician
Du es&Responsibili es(butnotlimitedto):
•Serviceandgeneralmaintenanceofvehicles
•Faultfindingandstrongdiagnos cability
•Useofmanualanspecialequipment
•Generalrepairstovehicles
•Tes ngvehicles
Requirements:
•QualifiedasMotorMechanicwithatradecer ficate
•Mechanicalandproductknowledge
•Minimum3yearsofexperienceinthefield
•ExperienceworkingwithdealerssuchaToyotawillbeanadvantage
•Targetdrivenwithasolidtrackrecordandreferences
•Validdriverslicense
Skills
•Communica onskills
•Problemsolvingskills
•A en ontodetail
•Timemanagement
•Basiccomputerliteracy
•Adherenceto meconstraintsanddeadlines
KindlysubmitDETAILEDCurriculumVitaeforapplica onbynot laterthan totheHumanResourcesDepartment. 31January2025
*Ifyoudon'thearfromtheDealership,thenyourapplica onwasnotsuccessful.
Email:Madel.Blignaut@hdptoyota.co.za Contractnr:0422951104
Humansdorp Toyota seeks the expertise of a Driver.
Du es&Responsibili es(butnotlimitedto):
•Collect/dropoffcustomers/customervehicles
•Liaisingwiththecustomer/client
•Generaldriver
Requirements:
•Solidtrackrecordandreferences
•Excellentdrivingskills/record
•Validdriverslicense
•PDP
Skills
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Other
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•Deadline/taskdriven
•Customerfacingskills
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•Copewithpressure
•Problemssolving
•Selfmo vated
•Teamplayer
•Punctuality
•Reliable
KindlysubmitDETAILEDCurriculumVitaeforapplica onbynot laterthan totheHumanResourcesDepartment.
31January2025
*Ifyoudon'thearfromtheDealership,thenyourapplica onwasnotsuccessful.
Email:Madel.Blignaut@hdptoyota.co.za Contractnr:0422951104
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Kennis geskied hiermee kragtens die bepaling vanArtikel 49(1) saamgelees metArtikel 78(1) vandieWetopMunisipaleEiendomsbelasting(WetNr6van2004),hiernadie'Wet'genoem,dat dieAanvullende Waardasierol vir Die finansiële jaar 2024/25 is oop vir openbare inspeksie by alle munisipale kantore in die Kou-Kamma area op Maandae tot Donderdae van 08:00 tot 16:30enVrydaetot16:00gedurendedietydperk13Januarie2025–28Februarie2025 Die rolkanookverkrywordviadieMunisipaleWebwerf.
Eienaars en ander belanghebbendes word die geleentheid gebied om besware teen enige waardasie wat op die rol verskyn, of weggelaat is, by die Munisipale Bestuurder op die voorgeskrewe vorm binne hierdie tydperk in te dien. Vorms is verkrygbaar by alle Munisipale kantore en kan ook via die Munisipale webwerf www.koukammamunicipality.gov.za bekom word.
AandagwordpertinentgevestigopdiebepalingvanArtikel50(2)vandieWetnl.‘dat‘nbeswaar verbandmoethoumetdiewaardasievan‘nspesifiekeeiendomennieteendiewaardasierolas sulksnie’.
Aandag word voorts daarop gevestig op die bepaling van Artikel 50(3) van die Wet, waarkragtens die Munisipale Bestuurder enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie, behulpsaammoetweesmetdieopstelenindieningvan‘nbeswaar Personewathulpverlang, wordversoekommetdieWaardasiekantoor(MrThandileFiki)teskakelbyTelefoonNr 042288 7200/7256gedurendekantoorure.
Besware gemerk “ Aandag Waardasies” kan of per e-pos gestuur word na: koukamma@koukamma.gov.za, Afgelewer word by Koukamma Munisipaliteit, 5 Keetstraat, Kareedouw, voor die SLUITINGS DATUMVIRBESWAREIS28Februarie2025. MRSIMILODAYI
NoticeisherebygivenintermsoftheprovisionsofSection49(1)readwithSection78(1)ofthe Municipal Property Rates (Act No 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act’, that the Supplementary Valuation Roll for the financial year 2024/25 is open for public inspection at all Municipal offices within the KoukammaArea on Mondays to Thursdays from 08:00 to 16:30 andFridaysuntil16:00duringtheperiod13January2025to28February2025.Therollcan alsobeaccessedviatheMunicipalWebsite.
Owners and interested parties are afforded the opportunity during this period to submit objections,ontheprescribedformagainstthevaluationswhichappearonorwhichhavebeen omittedfromtheroll.
Objectionformsareobtainablefromallmunicipalofficesduringofficehoursaswellasfromthe MunicipalWebsitewww.koukammamunicipality.gov.za
Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of Section 50(2) of theAct an objection mustbeinrelationtoaspecificindividualpropertyandnotagainstthesupplementaryvaluation rollassuch.
Attention is further invited to the provisions of Section 50(3) of the Act in terms of which the MunicipalManagermustassistanobjectorwhoisunabletoreadorwrite,withthelodgingofan objection. Persons who require assistance are invited to contact Revenue Accountant (Mr ThandileFiki)attheKareedouwOfficesofthemunicipalityattelephonenumber0422887200/ 0422887256duringofficehours.
Objections endorsed “Attention Valuation Objections” can either be e-mailed to koukamma@koukamma.gov.za
Hand delivered to: Koukamma Municipality, 5 Keet Street, Kareedouw, before the stipulated CLOSINGDATEFORSUBMISSIONSIS28February2025.
MRSIMILODAYI MUNICIPALMANAGER 23JANUARY2025
Nuwe afrigting vir Oos-Kaapse Gewigoptelvereniging
HANNES SCHOEMAN
’n GROOT eer het die Kouga-streek te beurt geval deurdat Pieter Pretorius en Curvon Jacobs aangestel is om gewigoptel in die Oos-Kaap weer sy regmatige plek in SuidAfrika te gee.
Pretorius en Jacobs is tydens die onlangse bestuursvergadering van die Oos-Kaapse Gewigoptelvereniging as onderskeidelik hoofafrigter en ontwikkelingsbeampte verkies.
Jacobs is ook die voorsitter hier van Kouga-streek en het ook ’n IWF-afrigtingskursus gedoen wat hom ook as nasionale skeidsregter laat kwalifiseer.
George Piedt is by dieselfde vergadering as Oos-Kaapse voorsitter verkies.
Pretorius is ’n ervare afrigter wat al aan die stuur van die nasionale span was. Hy sê sy doelwit is dieselfde as in die verlede – en dis om die Oos-Kaapse atlete weer die beste in die land te maak.
Hy verrig tans wondere met leerlinge van die Laerskool Pellsrus op Jeffreysbaai wat die afgelope jaar groot vordering gemaak het.
Pretorius sê egter goeie afrigting gaan nie alleen vir sukses sorg nie.
“Finansiële ondersteuning van die SuidAfrikaanse Gewigoptel-federasie sal ook ’n sleutelrol speel,” sê hy.
’n alle-style SA kampioen as ook ses keer wêreldkampioen.
In gewigoptel is sy die jongste gewigopteller nóg wat die senior nasionale span verteenwoordig het.
Sy kan ook spog met die feit dat sy nog die enigste Suid Afrikaner is wat ’n medalje by n wêreldkampioenskap as gewigopteller kon wen.
Mona is ook net die tweede Suid Afrikaner wat ’n medalje by die Statebondspele in gewigoptel kon wen.
Sy het in 2016 na Amerika verhuis waar sy groot welslae met afrigting behaal het.
Ander jong sterre wat onder Pretorius se hande deurgeloop het sluit in Tom Farquhar, James Farquhar, Jayden en Curt Pretorius, Luane Viljoen en Anthony Janse van Rensburg.
Dié atlete was ook gekroon as die kampioen van kampioene by SA gewigoptelkampioenskap.
Niki Alarto, Clarice Oelofse en Peter Pretorius het as meestersatlete goue medaljes by die nasionale kampioenskappe gewen. Die jong deelnemers het opgehou oefen nadat Pretorius van Port Elizabeth na Jeffreysbaai verhuis het.
Hulle het nie kans gesien om sonder hom voort te gaan nie.
Pretorius het oor die jare van Suid-Afri-
Hy geniet dit veral om met die jeug te werk – en sy welslae oor die jare spreek boekdele.
ka se beste juniors afgerig - baie van hulle tot wêreldstandaard.
Sy dogter, Mona Pretorius, was in karate
Hulle afwesigheid word steeds as ’n ramp vir SA gewigoptel beskou omdat hulle as die toekoms van die sport in Suid-Afrika beskou is.
Nuwe skoolhoof vir McLachlan
Cameron Cameron pryk weer pryk weer in ‘Express’ in ‘Express’
Dominic prepares for chess championship
BO: Cameron Zothe is vanjaar ’n trotse Graad 7-leerder aan die Laerskool Jeffreysbaai. Toe hy sy laerskoolloopbaan in Graad 1 begin het, het hy in die ‘Kouga Express’ verskyn. Nou, in sy finale jaar van laerskool, sit hy die tradisie voort deur weer in die ‘Kouga Express’ te verskyn. FOTO: VERSKAF
INLAS: Cameron in graad 1 by die St Patrick’s Primêre Skool in 2019. FOTO: ARGIEF
Jeffreys Bay tide table: 23 - 29 January 2025
Die Hoërskool McLachlan op Joubertina het hul nuwe skoolhoof, Anton Crouse, verwelkom. Die skoolgemeenskap wens hom alle voorspoed toe. FOTO: VERSKAF
DIARY | DAGBOEK
Milkwood Saturday Market: Drive in and browse through the local friendly market under the milkwood trees on January 25 from 08:00 to 13:00, weather permitting. Next month’s dates are February 8 and 22. They are located on the GLA road next to Fountains Mall. Browse home-made crafts, clothing, delicious home made goods, fresh vegetables, flowers, honey, braai goods, biltong, farm fresh meat, good food and more.
Crossways Village Market: The market will take place on Sunday, January 26 from 09:00 to 14:00. The country market offers live music, food trucks, pony rides, and much more. Take the N2 Thornhill offramp. Entry is free.
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
February 1. Bring family and friends to enjoy a morning or afternoon among a bunch of car booters. The entrance is at 2 Petunia Street. Contact Corine at 082 922 2260.
Aquarobics Therapy and Rehab Poly Clinic: Indoor heated swimming pool on Monday and Wednesday mornings. All ages welcome, especially elderly men and women. For all forms of arthritis, before and after operations/surgeries, heart problems, sports injuries, backpain, pregnancy, obesity, etc. For more info contact Yolande Burger, professional and internationally trained and fully qualified, at 082 877 7640 (after hours).
The Book End: The Book End at Newton Hall, Goedehoop Street, reopened on January 10, featuring brand-new publications. Business hours will be the same as last year: 09:00 to 12:00 on Fridays and Wednesdays.
Source: www.kwathabeng.co.za/tides/Jeffreys-Bay-tides.html
Pieter Pretorius het reeds die moue opgerol om gewigoptel in die Oos-Kaap weer sy regmatige plek in Suid-Afrika te gee. FOTO: VERSKAF
Dominic Powell, a Grade 11 learner at Paul Sauer High School, has been invited to participate in the South African Junior Closed Chess Championship to be hosted in the Western Cape from March 31 to April 5. South Africa’s top junior players will battle it out for the chance to represent the nation in upcoming international events. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
