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Reconstruction of Seekoei Estuary Causeway R i n uary set for March 2025 or Marc
The reconstruction of the Seekoei Estuary Causeway connecting Aston Bay and Paradise Beach will commence at the end of March 2025 The R9 3 million project, funded primarily through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant (MDRG), and constuction is expected to take five months
A public meeting is scheduled for March to engage with the Paradise Beach community regarding the upcoming construction project and any potential disruptions
The project includes installing new precast portal culverts, reconstructing concrete erosion protection, and other necessary repairs The key tasks are:
• Replacing the existing asphalt with plain
jointed concrete pavement
• Reinstating concrete erosion protection upstream
• Installing four (4) sets of 3000mm x 1500mm precast portal culverts
• Repairing concrete spalling on existing culverts
• Conducting general repairs on concrete and Armorflex along the Seekoei River
• Reinstating road warning signs and streetlights if budget allows
The causeway will remain a low-water bridge due to surrounding infrastructure constraints, w th elevation above the 1:100-year floodline not being feasible under current regulations
New waterborne sewer system planned N syste
Plans are underway for the installation of a waterborne sewer system in the Noorsekloof area
The project valued at approximately R1 5 million aims to replace the existing septic and conservancy tanks with a modern reticulation and bulk sewer network
To kickstart this development, a Profess onal Service Provider (PSP) has been appointed to undertake the design and planning phases (Stages 1 to 4) This includes conducting feasibility studies preparing tender documentation and compiling a comprehensive business plan to guide the implementation
The upgrade will service approximately 200
erven, ensuring improved sanitation and environmental sustainability
The scope of work includes:
• Presenting proposals for the sewer network and bulk services complete with cost estimates
• Conducting specialist environmental studies and obtaining the necessary Water Use License Application (WULA)
• Compiling a Business Plan and Technical Report to support project implementation
This marks the start of a larger initiative to connect more homes to the sewer reticulation system Similar projects are in the plann ng stages for Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, and the Gamtoos Valley
Kouga backs Lifesaving Championships hampionships with R200 000 sponsorship 0 po sor
Kouga Local Municipality has approved a sponsorship of R200 000 over two years to support the Lifesaving Championships that was hosted in the region earlier this month
During a recent Council meeting it was resolved that an all-inclusive amount of R100 000 be a located for the 2024/25
financial year with a further R100 000 earmarked for 2025/26
The funding w ll contribute to the successful hosting of the championships, reinforcing Kouga’s commitment to water safety sport and tourism growth in the region
Training
boost for Kouga SMMEs boo t f
Nine Kouga-based Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) have successfully completed the Global Market Access Training programme, strengthen ng their prospects for international trade
As part of Kouga Local Municipality s Local Economic Development efforts the initiative supports sustainable growth and job creation Beneficiaries, including Uniko
Raw Honey, Pabala Pure Honey, Gamtoos Valley Agriculture, and others, received their certificates at a special ceremony earlier this month
In addition ten residents completed training in basic firefighting first-aid and occupational health and safety further equipping the community with valuable skil s
Step forward for sanitation in Johnson’s Ridge r
Kouga Local Municipality has taken a significant step toward improving sanitation infrastructure in Johnson’s Ridge Humansdorp
A Professional Service Provider (PSP) has been appointed to conduct Stage 1 to Stage 4 services for the design, tender documentation and preparation of a comprehensive business plan for the installation of a waterborne sewer system This critical planning phase valued at over R508 000 will lay the groundwork for improved
sanitat on services for approximately 100 erven in the area
The initiative forms part of the municipality’s commitment to enhancing essential services and improving the quality of life for residents in Johnson’s Ridge
Kouga wins provincial Greenest Municipality p vincial Award
Kouga Local Municipality has been named the winner of the Provincial Greenest Municipality Competition for 2024 reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation
The prestigious competition recognizes municipalities that excel in environmental management with categories including Tree Planting and Beautification Water
This marks the start of a larger initiative to connect more homes to the sewer reticulation system Similar projects are in the pipeline forJeffreys Bay St Francis Bay and the Gamtoos Valley Management and Energy Efficiency among others
Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams and the community We remain committed to building a greener more sustainable future for all ”
Municipality promotes water safety
Kouga Local Municipality, in partnership with the South African Police Services, hosted a water safety training session for Grade 1 to Grade 3 learners from JBay Academy
The session focused on educating children about the importance of water safety and the
need for adult supervision at the beach
Lifeguards shark spotters and police officers provided valuable safety tips ensuring young learners understand how to stay safe while enjoying the ocean
Security camera installed at Kings College era
Kouga Local Munic pality in partnership w th the Aston Bay and Marina Martinique Neighbourhood Watches has installed a state-of-the-art pan tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera at Kings Col ege in Do phin Road, Jeffreys Bay
Equipped with a powerful lens covering long distances the camera enhances surveillance and cr me prevent on in the area Th s installation forms part of the municipality’s expanding security network, reinforcing efforts to create safer communities
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Reconstruction set to begin in March 2025
THE reconstruction of the Seekoei Estuary Causeway, which connects Aston Bay and Paradise Beach in Jeffreys Bay, is set to commence at the end of March, 2025.
The project, valued at more than R9.3 million, will be primarily funded through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant (MDRG). The construction is expected to take approximately five months.
KougaExecutiveMayor,HattinghBornman, expressed the municipality’s commitment to restoringthiscriticallinkforresidentsandvisitors.
“The reconstruction of the Seekoei Estuary
Causeway is a priority project for the municipality. The damage caused by severe storms and rough seas in September 2023 significantly impacted mobility in the area. We are pleased that funding has been secured to rebuild this vital crossing in a manner that enhances its resilience.”
A public meeting is scheduled for March to engage with the Paradise Beach community regarding the upcoming construction project and any potential disruptions.
Scope of Work
The primary objective of the project is to install new precast portal culverts and recon-
struct essential concrete erosion protection measures.
The scope of work includes:
Replacing the existing asphalt surface with plain jointed concrete pavement
Reinstating the concrete erosion protection on the upstream side of the causeway
Installing four (4) sets of 3000mm x 1500mm precast portal culverts
Repairing concrete spalling on the existing precast portal culverts
Conducting general repairs on existing concrete and Armorflex along the Seekoei Riverside.
Reinstating road warning signs and streetlights, subject to budget availability. Bornman emphasised the importance of the project while addressing community concerns. “It is important to note that the causeway will remain a low-water bridge crossing due to infrastructure limitations in the surrounding area. Raising the structure above the 1:100-year flood line, which is currently benchmarked at the Zon-en-Zee apartments, would not be feasible under existing regulatory requirements.”
The Kouga Municipality appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents as this critical infrastructure project is undertaken.
German students gain insight into municipality’s public administration
A DELEGATION of ten students from the Kehl UniversityofAppliedSciencesinGermany(also known as the Mayor’s Forge) visited Kouga LocalMunicipalitylastweekaspartoftheireducational tour of South Africa.
Facilitated by the Special Programmes Unit within the Office of the Executive Mayor,MishkaPillayandSandisoMlonyeni,andledbyProfessor Fieguth Gert, the two-day visit aimed to provide the students with practical insights into public administration, complementing their academicstudieswithreal-worldexperiences.
The group had the opportunity to engage with key municipal figures, including Deputy Executive Mayor,Timothy Jantjies,and Deputy Municipal Manager, Dawie de Jager, who discussed the workings of local government and thedistinctionbetweentheadministrativeand political arms of the municipality.
Eugene Goliath, Manager of Public Participation,presentedtheIntegratedDevelopment Plan and Public Participation processes. Presentations on renewable energy, information technology, tourism, early education systems, andcommitteeservices,aswellasapresentationfromtheadministrativeofficerintheexecutive mayor’s office, were part of the programme.
Atourofthehumanresourcesofficeandcall centre, as well as a site visit to Malan Growers in Patensie, were part of the packed itinerary. Jantjies welcomed the exchange of knowledge,saying,“Itisinspiringtoseefutureleaders taking an interest in governance beyond their borders. Learning from each other strengthens both our democracies.”
Thestudents’interestsrangedfromcompar-
ing recruitment processes in the German and South African public sectors to exploring how educational systems support youth from households with limited academic resources. Theywerealsokeentolearnaboutthepolitical options available to mayors in BadenWürttemberg and South Africa.
Before they arrived in Jeffreys Bay, the delegation spent a week in Cape Town. Professor Gert emphasised the importance of exposing
students to different ways of doing things.
“Ilovetoirritatethembyofferingthemanew viewofwhattheyknow.Heretheycanfindthat certain aspects of the South African Constitution and public administration are better than in Germany. I also want to show them the friendlinessandopennessoftheSouthAfrican people and the colourful society of South Africa,” he said.
The course the students are following com-
pares South African and German administrations, with each student focusing on a specific issue. Topics of interest include the managementofkindergartens,theimpactofCOVID-19 on school development, and municipal auditing practices.
“It is all connected to local and regional authoritiesbecauseaftercompletingtheirstudies theywouldworkintheauthoritieseitherasadministrativeworkersorasmayors,”Gertadded.
A delegation of ten students from the Kehl University of Applied Sciences in Germany visited Kouga Local Municipality last week as part of their educational tour of South Africa. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Partnership formed to assist unemployed
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
THE Jeffreys Bay Dorp van Drome, a local organisation dedicated to cleaning and beautifying the town, has joined forces with the Co-op Community Trust to transform the nursery and vegetable garden along Felix Street in Humansdorp, to assist with employment and share surplus produce with local soup kitchens.
Loulita Vosloo, a member of Jeffreys Bay Dorp van Drome, said that they began their Panorama Nursery Initiative across the road from the SAPS K9 Dog Unit along Felix Street in January this year.
She said that the nursery was in an abandoned state.
After working at the nursery for the past few weeks, Vosloo mentioned that it is now covered with cuttings and shade cloth, generously sponsored by citrus farmers.
Further elaborating on the nursery, she said that through the partnership they have formed with the Kouga Municipality Parks and Co-op Community Trust, they will be distributing the plants to beautify various sections within the Kouga area.
“Many beddings will be open to sunlight to start propagating flower cuttings to generate plants for our Kouga region gardens,” said Vosloo.
“We are working hand in hand with all involved to get this nursery operating as a full nursery for Kouga Municipality Parks.”
Fortunately, while the Dorp van Drome team worked on the nursery, the Co-op Community Trust, with help from the Social Employment Fund Programme (SEF) and Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), was eager to assist 1,000 unemployed people in the Sarah Baartman District and began establishing a vegetable garden alongside the nursery.
Lunga Mlangeni from Co-op Community said they currently
have 20 people working in the vegetable garden.
“The workers work daily at the vegetable garden to maintain the beddings, water the plants, and see to the general upkeep of the plants,” said Mlangeni.
He said that through the programme, the workers receive training in plant propagation and regenerative farming to empower them to establish their own gardens where possible.
“The harvest is used for their own consumption and the rest is sold to help develop the nursery,” said Mlangeni.
“The goal of the vegetable garden and nursery is to provide training and a hub of knowledge for the SEF workers and the greater local small-scale farming communities. We focus on developing garden managers who will learn the skills of entrepreneurship, rather than creating dependency
on soup kitchens.”
He further said that they would greatly appreciate donations of seedlings and seeds to propagate more vegetables.
While a large focus is on entrepreneurial skills development, Mlangeni said that they donate to soup kitchens when there is a surplus of vegetables.
He further added that they would greatly appreciate a donation of a fridge to store their vegetables, ensuring they remain fresh.
From left are Pilisa Gxaweni, Likhona Sobele and Andile Ngcingolo (supervisor).
From left are Aviwe Krwixa, Andile Ngcingolo (supervisor) and Likhona Sobele. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Gedeelde passie maak taal onnodig in die woud
VERONICA FOURIE
DIE Kongolese reënwoud is die spreekwoordelike speelgrond van twee jong safari-leiers. Hoemeerongerep,hoemeeris hulle in hulle noppies. By die OdzalaNasionaleParkhierhet hullealkosbareavonturemeegemaak.
Adriaan Stander (34) was van kleins af gefassineer deur die natuur gedurende vakansietye saam met sy ouers Andries en Christa Stander (nou van Jeffreysbaai) en drie sussies.Hy was gelukkig om saam methulledeurBotswanatereis, by Kariba vis te vang, die Zambesi en Chobe te besoek asook Etosha.
Kaalvoetkonneksiemetdieaarde
Hy loop gewoonlik kaalvoet om behoorlik kontak met die natuur te hê. Dit was al tot sy voordeeltoehymetdiepigmië stammeindiewoudevanSentraal-Afrika in Gaboen te doen gekry het. Hulle het hom heeltemal aanvaar en noem hom “Grand Pigmee” omdat hy kaalvoet loop.
“Hulle het baie nuuskierige oë, en ons het met gebaretaal oor die weg gekom.As ’n passie gedeel word is taal nie nodig nie. Hulle noem my die eerste wit local,” borrel hy oor van entoesiasme oor die stories van die woud.
Adriaan is ’n privaat safarigids en neem kliënte op roetes deur die diepste donker Afrika soos hulle dit graag wil hê. “Navorsing is uiters belangrik. Travelling kan oral gevaarlik wees. Ons verstaan darem die norme en kulture van die Republiek van die Kongo.”
“Daar was ’n keer dat ek moes vlug en my spore verdoesel en in ’n hangmat moes skuil in Oos-Gaboen. Die mensewilmaarnethullewoude beskerm. Die tale wat meestal in Sentraal-Afrika gepraatwordisFransen’nplaaslike taal, Ligala.”
Die boendoes is sy passie
“Dismypassieomdieeerste wetenskaplike ontdekkings te maak,soosbyvoorbeeld’nrare padda of blom. Dit was so spesiaal om te beleef hoe die olifante bome omstoot om die
mineraalryke modder te eet,” vertelAdriaan.Hyhoudaarvan om na plekke te gaan waar mense nie gewoonlik gaan nie – veral om voëls te sien.
Sy gunsteling plek is Bai in Sentraal-Afrika waar jy tjoepstil moet sit en wag tot die diere uitkom. “Dan kom jy in aanraking met gorillas, olifante, papegaaie, apies, woudduikers, om nie te praat van al die voëls nie! Sy onderneming word nie verniet Barefoot Birding genoem nie.
Elke werk het sy gevare
Hy is al ’n keer deur ’n slang gebyt en moes drie dae in die hospitaal deurbring. Hy het ook al verskeie kere malaria gehad. Hy moes leer van watter wilde vrugte hy kon oorleef.
Voorbereiding en navorsing is noodsaaklik
Om gaste op ekspedisies te kan neem, het hy tydens sy opleiding in Hoedspruit baie ure voor die boeke en in die velddeurgebring.Hyheteers’n paar jaar by lodges gewerk waar hy gaste eksklusief aan die Afrika natuur blootgestel het. “As fasiliteerder moet mens in die ongerepte areas altyd ’n satelietfoon hê, noodhulp-toerusting, ’n kompas, kaart, en noodnommers hê.
Hy vind geesgenoot in Daniella Sy pad het met sy verloofde Daniella Kueck gekruis toe hulle saam opleiding gedoen het. Sy het eers ’n regsgraad aangepak, maar gou besef sy wou in buitelug werk, waar daar diere is. Sy was ook van jongsafsaammethaarfamilie in die Kruger Nasionale Wildtuin. Sy het later daar gewerk as ’n gids. Daniella het mettertydsaammetAdriaandieKongo ingevaar. Haar onderneming verwys na hulle albei se geboortesteen, Tanzanite Tours. “Ek wil graag mense help om hulle drome te bewaarheid deur vir hulle besondere reise te reël.”
Adriaan sê hy wil sien dat sy maatskappy stabiel is deur sowat agt groot safaris per jaar aan te pak, en ’n holistiese lewe te ly. En dan wil hy regoor die wêreld visvang.
“Ek hoop om aan te hou reis, en ook om familie en tuiste te
Rare elephant seal moulting stuns beachgoers
MARCIA BOYENS
A RARE visitor made waves on Eersterivierstrand when a Southern elephant seal emerged from the ocean to moult — a process that left onlookers stunned. Southern elephant seals are rarely seen in South Africa, but they do occasionally visit the coast for their month-long shed.
Elephant seals undergo a unique moultingprocessonceayear,shedding an entire layer of skin and fur in what is known as a “catastrophic moult.” This process can take up to a month, during which time the seal must remainonlandtocompletetheshedding
and regeneration of its coat. Seeing this in South Africa,and specifically on Eersterivierstrand, is extremely rare.
To ensure the seal’s safety, the local National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) cordonedofftheareawithasignreading, “Seal Resting – Absolutely No Entry.” Marine experts also checked on the animal, collecting samples and tagging it for monitoring. Observers noted that the seal had a minor chest injury, but it did not seem to hinder its natural process.
Beachgoers Karla Moore, Iloné MaraisandJohanViljoenwereontheirway to swim at Blougat when they were met with this unexpected sight. “We were heading down to the beach when
To ensure the seal’s safety, the local National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) cordoned off the area.
wesuddenlynoticeddangertape.Curious,wepeekedovertheduneandwere completely shocked to see a massive seal resting there!” said Moore. Initially unsure of what was happening, the group quickly turned to Google for answers.
“At first, we thought the animal was either sick or possibly giving birth. But aswewatched,werealizeditwasactually going through a moulting process. It was a terrifying yet incredible experience — what were the chances of witnessing something like this?”
After spending several weeks on land, the seal completed its moult on Saturday afternoon and returned to the ocean, leaving behind only a patch ofshedfurandanunforgettablememory for those who witnessed its visit. With elephant seal populations dwindling, moments like these serve as a reminder of how important it is to protect and respect wildlife. And for thoseluckyenoughtohaveseenit,this unexpected encounter with nature was nothing short of magical.
Adriaan kuier vir ’n rukkie by sy ouers op Jeffreysbaai. Sy voete is die ene eelte van altyd kaalvoet loop in die woude. FOTO: VERONICA FOURIE
Southern elephant seals are rarely seen in South Africa, but they do occasionally visit the coast for their month-long shed.
PHOTOS: NSRI
MELKFEES 2025:
Hope pret vir die hele gesin
DIE immergewilde Melkfees word vanjaar weer by die Ferry Hotel aangebied op Saterdag en Sondag 1 en 2 Maart.
Vanjaar se program spog met kunstenaars soos Tino, Barto, Jakkie Louw, Chris Steyn en Jo Black. Daar sal oor die 150 stalletjies wees wat ’n verskeidenheid items te koop sal aanbied asook kosstalletjies wat die monde sal laat water. Feesgangers kan uitsien na ’n vertoning deur ’n K9-honde-eenheid wat hul interessante aanvalswerk sal demonstreer.
Op Saterdag sal die stalletjies van 8vm tot 6nm oop wees en die kosstalletjies tot 9nm. Op Sondag sal die stalletjies tussen 8vm en 4nm oop wees en die kosstalletjies tot 5nm.
Kaartjies vir die Melkfees beloop R120 per dag vir volwassenes en R180 vir die naweekpas. Vir kinders (5-17 jaar) is dit R90 per dag en R130 vir die naweekpas. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket of by die ingang.
Daar sal geleentheid wees om ’n selfmaak kaas en jogurt demonstrasie by te woon terwyl die kinders kan ontspan in die “Fun Zone”. Die vermaak by die “Fun Zone” is ingeslut by die kinders se kaartjies. Vir die grootmense is daar ook proe-sessies vir craft bier, wyn en jenewer (gin). Vir diegene met ’n groot eetlus - en ’n soettand! - is daar die opwindende Melktert-eet kompetisie wat om 12nm op 1 Maart sal plaasvind. Inskrywings hiervoor word op die dag gedoen. Nóg ’n hoogtepunt is die Mnr. en Mej. Melkfees kompetisie.
Located on the N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Port Elizabeth.
Besoek www.quicket.co.za vir kaartjies. Vir meer inligting, gaan na MPO Melkfees op Facebook of skakel vir Anri op 064 934 3951.
We’re excited to introduce JP Kleinhans as our new Responsible Pharmacist at Klinicare Jeffreys Bay!
ANico Malan High School alumnus, JPearned his pharmacy degree at NWU and began his career with the Klinicare family Hailing from Patensie, JP’s deep local roots and passion for community health have shaped his approach to pharmacy Previously serving at Klinipharm in Newton Park, he gained valuable experience in both community and emergency care.Known for his warm, friendly nature, JPis eager to bring his expertise to our state-of-the-art pharmacy at the Equinox Centre. Stop by and say hi!
Young puppies, kittens seek loving home
THE JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary, a nonprofit organisation, sterilises at least 80 animals every month in the Kouga region and islocatedinOceanViewTownshipinJeffreys Bay.
The organisation is looking for forever homesforthefollowingkittensandpuppies.
Ben is a 5-week-old little sweetie pie. He will be small to medium-sized when fully grown.
Lulu is a medium-sized mixed-breed female dog. She is around 10 weeks old. Stubbywasbornwithoutatail.Sheisadorable and so playful. She is around 6 weeks old. Whiskers is a beautiful little male dog. He is around 6 weeks of age.
For more info, or to visit the clinic, contact CindyMullerat083 320 4173,e-mailjbayanimals@gmail.com, or visit JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary at www.jbayanimalsanctu-
Mentorship event to uplift youth in Humansdorp
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
IN an area plagued with gangsterism, crime, and drug abuse, residents in Humansdorp have banded together to host a mentor session at the Upperroom Family Worship Centre in Arcadia on March 6, with Minister Jos Refo De Hoop from the Netherlands as a guest speaker. The event is supported by the Humansdorp Minister’s Fraternal.
Chairman of the Humansdorp Minister’s Fraternal,StephanusBaartman,saidthatwith gangsterism and crime continuing to escalate inHumansdorp,thecommunityisdesperately seeking a solution.
He said that a group of residents have arranged a mentoring session specifically for young men in the community to encourage and empower them.
Baartman said that De Hoop, who was for-
merlyknownasa‘big-timedrugdealer,’willbe sharing his experience in the hope that it will motivate the youth.
“Through the event, we want to motivate the youth to refrain from getting involved in gangsterism and stop gangsterism throughout the town,” said Baartman.
He mentioned that the mentoring event, starting at 15:00, will be the first of its kind.
However, Baartman said that depending on the success of this event, they hope to kick off a series of mentorship sessions for the youth at a later stage.
“We hope that the event will help bring peace to the community. This event is the first stepandwehopethatyoungmenwillattend,” said Baartman. “We will also look at the interest and then look into a programme.”
HesaidthattheHumansdorpMinister’sFraternalsupportstheinitiativewiththeresidents hosting the event.
Emerging farmers empowered
Local Municipality’s Economic Development (ED) department, in collaboration with Landbank Insurance, recently hosted an informative session for emerging farmers in the Kouga region.
The session provided valuable insights into insurance options tailored to agricultural needs.
Representatives from the Department of Rural Development and
Agrarian Reform, along with other key stakeholders, participated in the event, reinforcing the commitment to supporting local farmers.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the agricultural sector, the ED department plans to extend these sessions to other towns across Kouga, ensuring that emerging farmers are well-equipped with the knowledge necessary for sustainable growth.
Minister Jos Refo De Hoop from the Netherlands will be the guest speaker at the mentor session on March 6 at the Upperroom Family Worship Centre in Arcadia, Humansdorp. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
KOUGA
Kouga Local Municipality’s Economic Development (ED) department, in collaboration with Landbank Insurance, recently hosted an informative session for emerging farmers.
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Whiskers.
PHOTOS:SUPPLIED Stubby.
Lulu.
Ben.
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In terms of Regulation 56 Act 38/2005, CMR Jeffreys Bay is seeking information with regards to the whereabouts of the following individuals:
1. Sharleen Donza who absconded from her foster mother's home. She has not been seen for the past few weeks and broke all contact with her friends and family All efforts to locate the child concerned has to date been unsuccessful. If anyone knows this child or has information about her whereabouts please inform the social worker immediately
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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 T14660 /2018 in favour of JAN LOUIS VAN LOGGERENBERG, Identity Number 831129 5011 08 7 and KAREN VAN LOGGERENBERG, Identity Number 830209 0009 08 7 in respect of ERF 3410
JEFFREYS BAY, IN THE KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION HUMANSDORP, PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN CAPE has been lost or destroyed.
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: Eastern Cape at Qonce within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
TED GROENEWALD t/a P W HANCKE ATTORNEYS 1 DORINGKAMPFARM STREET JEFFREYS BAY 6330 Tel: 042 2932740 Email: aktes@hanckeprok.co.za
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BRIAN STANLEY EYRE
KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDEL
In die Boedel van wyle BRIAN STANLEY EYRE, Identiteitsnr 580503 5041 08 3, gebore op 3 Mei 1958, van Palm Villas 15, Palmsingel 24, Jeffreysbaai, 6330, oorlede op 6 Januarie 2025. Meesterskantoor Port Elizabeth. Boedelnr 738/2025. Alle persone met eise teen die bogemelde boedel moet dit binne 30 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan by die betrokke Eksekuteur indien.
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HENDRIK JOSEPHUS NEL
KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDEL
In die Boedel van wyle HENDRIK JOSEPHUS NEL, Identiteitsnr 531025 5021 08 9, gebore op 25 Oktober 1953, binne gemeenskap van goed getroud met Dina Maria Nel, Identiteitsnr 570310 0001 08 4, gebore op 10 Maart 1957, van Amandellaan 21, Eedenglen Aftree-Oord, Jeffreysbaai, 6330, oorlede op 17
Desember 2024. Meesterskantoor Port Elizabeth. Boedelnr 732/2025. Alle persone met eise teen die bogemelde boedel moet dit binne 30 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan by die betrokke Eksekuteur indien.
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AUGUSTUS 2024 en woonagtig te HEIDEWEG 30, HUMANSDORP 6300 MEESTER’S VERW: 5564/2024
Ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 word u hierby kennis gegee dat die duplikate van die aanvullende Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening van bogenoemde boedel in die kantore van die Meester te Gqeberha en die Landdroskantoor Humansdorp vir 21 dae ter insae sal lê vanaf datum hiervan vir alle persone wat daarby belang het. Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die Meester te Gqeberha ingedien word nie, sal die Eksekuteur oorgaan tot die uitbetaling ingevolge die rekening. Eksekuteur
NEL MENTZ STEYN ELLIS INGELYF Posbus 440 HUMANSDORP 6300
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EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN DIE BOEDEL VAN WYLE VAN WYLE THOMAS JOHANNES
MACLEAN, Identiteitsnommer: 480618 5162 08 4, GETROUD BINNE
GEMEENSKAP VAN GOED met SUSIE ELLEN MACLEAN, Identiteitsnommer: 501122 0027 08 2 en wie oorlede is op 13 NOVEMBER 2020 en woonagtig te HOBSENSTRAAT 12, ARCADIA, HUMANSDORP 6300
MEESTER’S VERW: 3034/2021
Ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 word u hierby kennis gegee dat die duplikate van die aanvullende Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening van bogenoemde boedel in die kantore van die Meester te Gqeberha en die Landdroskantoor Humansdorp vir 21 dae ter insae sal lê vanaf datum hiervan vir alle persone wat daarby belang het. Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die Meester te Gqeberha ingedien word nie, sal die Eksekuteur oorgaan tot die uitbetaling ingevolge die rekening.
Eksekuteur
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Tel: (042) 2910004
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KENNISGEWING GEWYSIGDE LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN BESTORWE BOEDEL WAT TER INSAE LÊ Boedel Wyle DAWID CARL ROSSOUW, Boedel nommer 004942/ 2024, Identiteitsnommer: 480621 5101 08 6, woonagtig te 29 Nell van der Pollstraat, Wavecrest, Jeffreysbaai. Kennis geskied hiermee kragtens Artikel 35(5) van die Wet op die Administrasie van Boedels, nr.66 van 1965 dat afskrifte van die gewysigde Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel vir alle belanghebbendes ter insae sal lê vir ‘n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf datum van publikasie in die kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof Port Elizabeth en Landdros kantoor, Humansdorp. Indien geen beswaar daarteen gedurende die spesifieke tydperk by die betrokke Meester en Landdros ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteurs voort met die betalings ooreenkomstig die rekeninge.
ROSSOUW PROKUREURS Scheldestraat 7 Posbus 1307
JEFFREYSBAAI 6330 Tel: 042-293 1083
JAMES CRAWFORD WITHER LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN BESTORWE BOEDEL WAT TER INSAE LÊ In die Boedel wyle JAMES CRAWFORD WITHER, Identiteitsnr 421022 5233 18 9, van Eedenglen Aftreeoord, Plataanlaan 181, Jeffreysbaai, 6330, Provinsie Oos-Kaap. Boedelnr 4184/2024. 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 Landdros Humansdorp en die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, Port Elizabeth. Indien geen beswaar daarteen gedurende die spesifieke tydperk by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteurs voort met betalings ooreenkomstig die rekeninge.
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Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 93 of the Kouga Municipality Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law (2016)forthefollowinglanddevelopmentapplication(s):
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Cricket club shines at corporate cricket league
RAZAAN PLAATJIES
THE Jeffreys Bay Cricket Club has triumphed as the 2024/2025 Heatherbank Corporate Cricket League Fifth Division Spring League Champions after bowling out their opposition, Gqeberha-based business, Aspen, for 123 runs in 19.3 overs on February 22 in Gqeberha.
As previously reported, the Jeffreys Bay Cricket Club was founded in September 2023 by Ruan Thomas after he noticed the need for a cricket club that provides people of all ages aplatformtoshowcasetheirtalentsatnocost.
The cricket club currently has 55 members, of whom 28 are actively involved.
They also make use of the cricket pitch at Victory Christian School, where they practise on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Since the start of 2024, the club has participated in the Heatherbank Corporate Cricket League in Gqeberha multiple times and recently won the summer finals against Aspen.
Despite establishing the cricket club only one year ago, Thomas said that they were fortunate to receive an invitation to participate in the esteemed Pineapple Tournament, set to take place in Port Alfred from March 8 to 15, which they gladly accepted.
With fewer than two weeks before the tournament begins, he said that they have been embarking on various fundraising initiatives and have raised R13 000.
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“After winning the toss and electing to bowl first,we bowled out the opposition for 123 runs in 19.3 overs,”said Thomas.He mentioned that chasing a target of 124 runs turned out to be more challenging than they had expected, but they successfully reached the target with just one ball remaining.
“Hearts were racing, and the stress levels were high. Thankfully, the dedication and hard workpaidoffinanincrediblyclosevictory,”said Thomas. “I would like to give a massive thank you to all the players and supporters who made this season possible.”
Thomas said that they also have a raffle at the price of R100, which includes a ladies’ smartwatch sponsored by Gabriël Jewellers. The draw will take place on February 28 at Gabriël Jewellers, Fountains Mall.
“We have been able to pay for the accommodationandwehavenearlyenoughfood.We are now waiting for the sponsors of the shirts to confirm, and then we should be good to go,” said Thomas.
For more information or to purchase a raffle ticket, contact Ruan Thomas at 079 744 3535.
Jenewer, ‘tonic’en Suzuki Swift
WILLEMIEN GREEN
“ONS kamp by Nature’s Valley, kom kuier,” het Potgieters uitgenooi.
Toevallig het ek dieselfde dag die nuwe Suzuki Swift gekry om te toetsbestuur, toe maak ons (ek en Liefie) so.
Ons pak ’n botteltjie jenewer (dalk twee) en genoeg tonic water om ’n weermag muskiete af te weer, en ’n kombers en ’n paar kussings in die karretjie en vat die pad.
Die Suziki Swift is ’n imposante kar wat nie net sag op die oog is nie maar werklik ook op die pad presteer. Dit is juis die 15-duim allooi wielewatdaartoebydradathysolekkerstewig op die pad sit.
Hy is toegerus met ’n 1.2-liter petrol besparende enjin wat welkom is in die swaar ekonomiese tydperk wat baie van ons wel beleef.
Die unieke 3D-agterligte dra by tot die moderne gevoel van die kar.
Die Swift is seker eintlik bedoel as ’n stadskarretjie, maar soos Liefie hom beskryf hy het soos Cheslin Kolbe gebokspring toe na ’n laer rat oorgeskakel het toe ek stadige trokke moes
verbysteek, iets waarvoor ek gewoonlik baie versigtig is. Dit het die vorige nag in Nature’s Valley gereën, so daar was ’n paar modderpoele wat maar versigtig benader moes word, maar wat, dieoulikekarretjiehetnieeenseenkeervasgeval nie.
“Maar, maar waar’s julle tent?” het die Potties gewonder.
“Ons skuif net die voorste sitplekke agtertoe en slaan dit plat. Ons slaap in die kar.”
Toemaakonsso.Diesitplekkewassogerieflik soos die eersteklas sitplekke op ’n vliegtuig. Na die aand se gekuier met genoeg tonic vir dieverweerteendiemuskietenatuurlikhetons soos soet babas deurnag geslaap om die volgende oggend met die getjirp van die voëltjies wakker te word omring met ’n asemrowende uitsig van die woud. Gewis sommer baie beter as ’n bedompige ou tent!
As dit nie vir die opwinding was om die Swift weeroupadlangshuistoetemoesbestuurnie, het ons sommer nog ’n paar aande in die Swift gekamp!
Die koste van die voertuig is ongeveer R219 900.
Back from left are Andrew Burkett, Danie van Wyk, Chris van der Westhuizen, Ruan Thomas, Joahn Cairncross, and Arutha Edwards. In front are Kelsey Arpin, Leon Bothma, JD Cripps, Ruan van der Walt, and Digby Beyleveld.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Die Suziki Swift is ’n imposante kar wat nie net sag op die oog is nie maar werklik ook op die pad presteer.
FOTO: WILLEMIEN
Hoërskool Humansdorp gekies vir Oos-Kaapse gewigoptel
HANNES SCHOEMAN
LEERLINGE van die Hoërskool Humansdorp was in die wolke nadat hulle gehoor het hulle is gekies om die Oos-Kaapse gewigoptelspan die eerste keer te verteenwoordig.
Hulle vuurdoop kom van 14 tot 16 Junie wanneer hulle aan die SuidAfrikaanse o.14-, jeug- en junior-toernooi in Johannesburg sal deelneem.
Die 15-jarige Ceyton Booysen sê hy was omtrent uit die veld geslaan. “Ek was baie bly om te hoor ek het die span gehaal.
“Ek het laas jaar lank net met die 20kg-stang geoefen voordat ek later gewigte begin opsit het. Die SA toernooi is werklik iets waarna ek ongelooflik baie uitsien,” sê hy.
Liam Lolly (16) sê hy was “totaal verras” toe hy sy naam gesien het omdat hy nie verwag het om die span so gou te haal nie.
“Ek het ook lank net met die stang geoefen, maar toe die gewigte later bykom het ek gevoel dis iets wat ek nie kan los nie. Dis ’n wonderlike gevoel om die gewigte bokant jou kop uit te stoot.
“Wat tot my verbasing bygedra het was die feit dat my afrigter in ’n stadium gesê het ek moet dit stadig neem omdat ek nog nie 100% vertroud was met die bewegings nie,” sê Lolly.
Jerome Jacobs (15) sê hy was “baie beïndruk” toe hy sy naam gesien het.
“Dit was ’n wonderlike gevoel,” sê hy. Volgens hom het verlede jaar se oe-
DIARY | DAGBOEK
JeffreysBayCarBootSale: 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 March 1. Bring family and friendstoenjoyamorningorafternoonamong a bunch of car booters. The entrance is at 2 Petunia Street. Contact Corine at 082 922 2260. Alzheimerondersteuningsgroep: Die groep kom op Dinsdag, 4 Maart om 15:00 in die Eedenglensaal byeen. Almal is baie welkom. Vir navrae kontak Anna-Marié Jacobs by 082 874 6328 of Marietjie Boonzaaier by 084 409 3119. Jeffreysbaai Tuinbouklub: Die volgende byeenkoms vind op Dinsdag, 4 Maart by die NG Kerksaal, Da Gamaweg, om 14:00 vir 14:30 plaas. Die spreker van die dag is Prof Hendri Coetzee (Extraordinary Associate-professor and Director of the Nature’s Valley Trust). Die onderwerp: “Redes waarom die mens ’n behoefte het aan tuinmaak”.Besoekers is welkom teen R10 per persoon. Vir navrae kontak Lia by 083 479 2769 of Terésa by 082 332 2650. BoutiqueOpedag:DieopedagsalopWoensdag 2 April by die NG Gemeente Jeffreysbaai Da Gama-kampus vanaf 09:00 to 13:00 gehou word. Kom ondersteun, koop winskopie klere, kuier oor ’n lekker koppie koffie,en geniet saam pannekoek en heerlike poedings. 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.Formoreinfocontact Yolande Burger, professional and internationally trained and fully qualified, at 082 877 7640 (after hours).
Kouga Jukskeiklub: Wie speel jukskei en wie wil graag speel? Ons is besig met ’n getal opname om aan Kouga Munisipaliteit voor te lê sodat daar voorsiening gemaak kan word vir hierdie sportsoort waaraan almal oud en jonk kan deelneem. Belangstellendes kan ons WhatsApp vir meer inligting: Yvonne by 083 309 7081 of Wynarda by 083 952 4514.
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Dié Humansdorpers is van links, Isaih Miggels, Liam Lolly, Curvon Jacobs (afrigter), Ceyton Booysen en Jerome Jacobs.
fening saam met die span van Botswana baie gedoen om die plaaslike deelnemers te ontwikkel.
Vir Isaih Miggels van Humansdorp sal dit sy derde SA kampioenskap wees wat hy bywoon.
Hy het dus vanjaar heelwat ervaring wanneer hy die land se bestes aandurf.
Miggels het verlede jaar die goue
medalje in die o.14-afdeling gewen, asook ’n silwer in die jeug-afdeling. En verlede jaar het hy dié spogprestasie herhaal met goud in die o.14- en weer silwer in die jeug-kategorie.
Miggels het ook sy gelukwense oorgedra aan die nuwe spanlede van Pellsrus op Jeffreysbaai en dié van Gqeberha.
SAGES bestuur vir 2025
Die bestuur van die Kouga-tak van SAGES Gholf vir 2025 is onlangs herkies. SAGES is die Suid-Afrikaanse senior gholfgemeenskap met takke oral oor die land, waaraan persone bo 50 jaar mag behoort. Die doel van SAGES is om ’n aangename, mededingende platform te skep waar vriendskappe gesmee word. Agter, van links, is Gerrie Erasmus (sekretaris) en Ewald de Beer (tesourier). Voor is Celéste Scheepers (voorsitter) en Cecíle van Rie (kaptein).
FOTO:VERSKAF
THE Absa Run Your City Series is proud to welcome global running sensation, Adriaan Wildschutt, to compete on South African soil at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
As one of the world’s top athletes, his participation is a significant boost for South African road running, local sports, and the prestige of the Absa Run Your City Series.
Following a breakthrough year in 2024, Wildschutt, who holds four national track records, has announced his intention to pursue the SA 10km recordattheAbsaRunYourCity Gqeberha 10K.
Hisconfidenceintargetingthe 27:35 SA record set by Precious Mashele at the inaugural Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K in 2023 is well-founded. The American-based top runner produced no fewer than six South African records last season including 3000m (7:32.99), 5000m (12:56.67), and 5000m indoors (12:56.76), as well as a new national 10 000m mark of 26:50.64 which accompanied a memorable 10th place finish in the Olympic final at the Stade de France last August.
“I’m looking forward to participating at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K,” confirms Wildschutt. “I chose the race because I hear that it’s a fast course and I remember the South African record being set there. I love competing, and sometimes that leads to records. I appreciate and respect Precious’s record and would never undermine the quality it took to set that record. However, I am aiming to break the South African record in Gqeberha and hopefully make it a lasting one.”
Asoneofthemostsought-after track and road running stars in the United States, where he has been based for the past seven years, and a prominent contender on the lucrative European circuit, his decision to kick off his road running season on home soil speaks volumes.
“To be honest, the race in Gqeberha lines up best with my schedule. Training has been going very well in the last five weeks. We were able to continue to train at a high level. However, thenextsixweeksaregoingtobe critical leading up to some track races and the 10km in Gqeberha.
I am very excited about that, and Iamhopefulthateverythingwill go as planned and I can perform at the best level I can.”
Performingatthehighestlevel against world-class competitors on African soil is not the only reason the Ceres-born SA 5000m champion chose Nelson MandelaBayoverotherdestinations.
Having run a number of 10km
road races in the Western Cape as a junior before moving to the US to study, 26-year-old Wildschutt reveals that through his brother, Nadeel, who ran 28:07 at the Absa Run Your City Durban 10K last year, he has been following the Absa Run Your City Series from across the Atlantic and was more than ready to grab the opportunity to take part when it came. Wildschutt confirms that he spoke with his brother about the series, who had nothing but praise for the entire organisation.
“I was stoked to hear about that, which is why I wanted to compete in it in an attempt to do well,” he adds. “I also want to try something different and go to a different city I have never been to before. Racing in South Africa isunique.Therunningcultureis different. I love the food afterwards and the vibe that follows the race. I feel a whole lot of people know me better and I can share a great experience with all of them.”
“We are excited to welcome Adriaan Wildschutt to the Absa Absa Run Your City Series in 2025,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa Absa Run Your City Series.
“His exceptional performance at the Olympics in France last August had South Africans on the edge of their seats — a proud moment for the nation. Setting a new national 10,000m record of 26:50.64 and finishing 10th on the world stage showcased his incredible talent. Adriaan brings excitement and quality racing to the series. We firmly believe that notonlyisanewSA10kmrecord within reach but there’s also a strong possibility it could be shattered convincingly. We’re equally excited to see how the rest of the field responds to his record-breaking ambitions on race day. Spectators can expect top-tier competition and numerous standout performances. We look forward to witnessing the action unfold in Gqeberha as Adriaan pushes the boundaries of road running on home soil.”
Adriaan Wildschutt.PHOTO: SUPPLIED
FOTO: VERSKAF
