Bulk Supply Project to strengthen water security
SHANTI JAFTA
IN a significant step toward securing reliable water access for thousands of Eastern Cape residents, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina officially unveiled the completed Kirkwood Bulk Water Supply Project in Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood), located within the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality.
This strategic infrastructure project, funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and implemented by Amatola Water, aims to strengthen water security in the Sarah Baartman District.
The development has increased raw water storage capacity from 20.2 million litres to 34.2 million litres, significantly improving supply reliability for over 16 000 residents in Nqweba, Bontrug (Moses Mabida), Msengeni, and surrounding communities.
The unveiling brought together key leaders united by a common goal: delivering clean, sustainable water to the people.
Among the dignitaries present were Sarah Baartman District Executive Mayor, Deon de Vos, Sundays River Valley Municipality Mayor, Solethu Lucas, Chairperson of the Multi-Party Women’s Caucus, Lindelwa Dunjwa, Mike Primmer, CEO of Lower Sundays River Water Users Association and officials from Amatola Water Board and the Department of Water and Sanitation.
The completed project includes a newly constructed 14 million-litre raw water lay dam at the Kirkwood Water Treatment Works, two 3-million-litre steel reservoirs; one in Kirkwood serving Aqua Park and Bergsig, and another in Bontrug for Moses Mabida and surrounding areas, along with essential infrastructure like inlet chambers, interconnecting pipework, and security fencing to ensure efficient water zoning and distribution.
Department of Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy
along with Mike
Lower Sundays River Water Users Association) and Cobus Ferreira (Project Manager) during an oversight visit to the newly built dam in Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood).
Majodina said, “We are concerned about the Eastern Cape. There is a shortage of water
Mosel-buurtwag verfraai Wilhelminaplein
DIE Mosel-buurtwag van AfriForum het 'n merkwaardige transformasie aan die historiese Wilhelminaplein in Kariega teweeggebring tydens 'n intensiewe skoonmaakprojek wat vanaf 4 tot 6 April plaasgevind het. Die Wilhelminaplein, geleë op die hoek van Moselweg en Ruddlestraat, is in 1948 deur die destydse burgermeester, M.G. Currie, geopen as 'n eerbewys aan Koningin Wilhelmina van Nederland se goue jubilee. Hierdie historiese park hou baie kosbare herinneringe vir talle inwoners van Kariega - van piekniek-uitstappies en troufoto's tot opwindende rugby- en krieketwedstryde deur plaaslike kinders. Ongelukkig het die park, soos vele ander openbare ruimtes in Kariega, agteruitgegaan en die lang gras, drankbottels en rommel het die eens trotse gemeenskapsbate ontsier. Vir hierdie ambisieuse skoonmaakprojek het AfriForum se Uitenhage-tak die buurtwag toegerus met twee splinternuwe bossiekappers, 'n petrolaangedrewe saag en blaser. Die span het meer as 200 vullissakke se gras, leë bottels en ander rommel verwyder. "Hierdie projek gaan oor baie meer as net die skoonmaak van 'n parkie," verduidelik Louis van der Vyver, AfriForum se distrikskoördineerder vir die Oos-Kaap. "Dit was die eerste stap om die gemeenskap weer bymekaar te bring en trots in die woonbuurt te skep."
Die gemeenskap se reaksie was oorweldigend positief. Verskeie inwoners het die werkspan van verversings voorsien, motoriste het ondersteunend op hul toeters gedruk, en talle dankboodskappe is ontvang.
Die sukses van die projek was ook te danke aan die samewerking van verskeie plaaslike ondernemings. Amandla Bafazi het 'n vragmotor met werkers verskaf om vullis te verwyder, Haggies het water en werkers voorsien, OK Mosel het swartsakke en koeldrank geskenk, en Siya Sihgaa, 'n plaaslike tuindienst, het drie werkers met bossiekappers beskikbaar gestel.
Melissa de Jongh, projekleier van AfriForum se Uitenhage-tak, merk op: "Daar is 'n aansienlike groot verskil in inwoners se gemoed wanneer die parke onderhou word omdat dit hulle veiliger laat voel. Met misdadigers wat nie in die skoon en netjiese parke kan skuil nie, neem misdaad af en haweloses vind 'n ander plek om te slaap."
Die Mosel-buurtwag beplan om hierdie momentum voort te sit met toekomstige projekte in die gebied. Volgende op die agenda is die vernuwing van die parkbanke, die opgradering van die speelterrein vir kinders, en die installering van vullisdromme. Die uiteindelike doel is om die Wilhelminaplein amptelik as 'n projek "aan te neem" en 'n veilige, netjiese omgewing vir die gemeenskap te skep.
"Saam kan ons die skoon parke waardeer en 'n positiewe impak op ons gemeenskap maak. Die deelname en samewerking van die gemeenskap is onontbeerlik om hierdie doelwit te bereik," sluit Van der Vyver af.
Belangstellendes wat by toekomstige projekte wil betrokke raak, kan Minette van der Vyver by 083 6855 815 kontak vir verdere besonderhede.
normally get support from National Government. We are here now because intervention from National Government is needed to help the irrigation of this agro-town. We built this dam and opened the reservoirs because the water must supply every area of Nqweba. It will help the people greatly, because water is essential to life.”
Majodina added that the municipality is aware that water leaks are prevalent, however, they cannot identify every water leak on their own.
They need community involvement in identifying more water leaks. A plan will be implemented and shared through the Ward council members to get an on-the-ground liaison to bridge the gap between the municipality and the community.
Mike Primmer, CEO of Lower Sundays River Water Users Association said, “This reservoir is important because it allows greater assurance to local community, as well as greater adaptability from the Water User Association in the supply of raw water, because it provides greater storage and balancing capacity. In the past, the maintenance that we have done on the canal system has been very restricted by the amount of water we are able to supply to the community, because they take preference in terms of water supply.
“This buys us a little more time to do our maintenance and our refurbishment programme a lot more efficiently. During what we call the ‘winter dry period’ in which we close for about four days to make repairs, it will now buy us a little more time to do more maintenance more efficiently, ultimately costing us less.”
here. It is important to note that this is a small area, with a small municipality that does not
He added, “To summarise, the costs are going to be considerably less, and the benefit to the community will be greater, now that they have a greater assurance of supply. I think this dam is going to alleviate all the pressure on municipality to supply water to its residents.”
Majodina
Primmer, (CEO of
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The newly installed Ray Water Lay Dam in Nqweba.
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Transport Minister inspects SANRAL projects in EC
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
TRANSPORT Minister, Barbara Creecy, along with Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Eastern Cape MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Xolile Nqatha, Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, and senior executives from SANRAL, conducted site inspections on Tuesday, April 15, showcasing significant projects driving economic growth and road safety improvements in the Eastern Cape.
The day began with a visit to SANRAL’s Technical Excellence Academy and Freeway Management System (FMS) Facility.
The FMS is a groundbreaking project and the first of its kind in the province.
It enables SANRAL to monitor road conditions in real time, respond promptly to incidents, and provide live updates to motorists, enhancing road safety.
“Zone 1 will be fully operational by June or July this year, and all incident management data will be fed directly to the Traffic Management Centre for immediate action,” explained one of SANRAL’s engineers.
SANRAL’s engineers told the minister all incident management data will be fed directly to the Traffic Management Centre for immediate action.
The delegation continued their site visit to the R335 national road between Motherwell and Addo, an area benefiting from SANRAL’s current construction projects, which include road infrastructure improvements that consider the needs of the surrounding agricultural communities.
Reflecting on SANRAL’s work in the province, Creecy highlighted the dual economic and community value of these developments.
“The investment being made into the Eastern Cape is significant,” she said. “Not only are we helping to boost the econo -
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STEUN AAN EKSTERNE SPORTORGANISASIES: 2025/26 FINANSIËLE JAAR
Aansoeke van sportorganisasies ten opsigte van die 2025/26 finansiële jaar word hiermee ingewag vir oorweging deur die Raad van die Nelson Mandelabaai Munisipaliteit.
Slegs aansoeke van organisasies in die volgende kategorieë, wat die gemeenskap in die Metropolitaanse gebied dien, sal oorweeg word.
Sportfederasies (aansoeke in die plek van algemene munisipale belasting uitgesluit) Sportklubs
Nie-winsgewende Organisasies/Sportverwant FORMAAT VAN VOORSTEL
Voorstelle moet in lyn met die NMBM Sport- en Rekreasie-beleidsontwikkelingraamwerk en die NMBM Geïntegreerde Ontwikkelingsplan (‘IDP’) wees, met ’n spesiale fokus op plaaslike programme.
Die sportprogramme moet plaaslik besit en gelewer word.
• Die sportprogramme moet in Nelson Mandelabaai aangebied word. Die sportprogramme moet op ontwikkeling gerig wees.
• Die sportprogramme moet die begeerte toon om groei en volhoubaarheid te kweek in organisasies en individue wat eenheid onder die sportgemeenskap in Nelson Mandelabaai nastreef, wat alle demografieë en groepe in die stad insluit.
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’n Paneel kundiges sal aansoeke beoordeel wat in hierdie opsig ontvang word.
• Die paneel bestaan uit verteenwoordigers van die volgende organisasies:
- SRAC (NMBM)
- DSRAC (PROVINSIAAL)
- DIREKTORAAT: BEGROTING EN TESOURIE
- NMB SPORTKONFEDERASIE
Aansoeke om bystand moet kragtens Raadsbeleid op die voorgeskrewe aansoekvorm ingedien word, vergesel van die applikant se grondwet Ander stawende dokumente word op die aansoekvorm gespesifiseer Die voorgeskrewe aansoekvorm is beskikbaar van die ontvangskantoor van NMBM Sport, Rekreasie, Kuns en Kultuur by Parkrylaan 31, St Georgepark, Gqeberha/Posbus 12435, Sentraal, 6000. Dit sal ook by Wyksraadslidkantore en op die munisipale webtuiste by www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za beskikbaar wees. Voltooide aansoekvorms moet per hand afgelewer en geplaas word in die voorstellehouer in die ontvangsdeel van die bogemelde kantoor by St Georgepark. Aansoeke per faks of e-pos sal NIE aanvaar word nie.
Die sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke is VRYDAG, 13 JUNIE 2024 om 12:00 Verw 30 – 17 April 2025
my, with the N2 being essential for road freight between Cape Town and Durban, but we are also focusing on addressing community challenges.”
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She added, “SANRAL’s projects here show care for both people and animals, ensuring safe crossings for cattle, goats, and other livestock that are a staple of this agricultural region.”
Creecy further emphasised the broader benefits of SANRAL’s efforts.
“We’re not just building roads; we’re creating opportunities. These projects are generating jobs, supporting the growth of micro-enterprises, and training the next generation of engi -
neers. It’s about building the future of South Africa,” she said.
The site visit also showcased innovative measures to combat vandalism and theft. SANRAL engineers are working closely with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to enhance security by deploying armed personnel and utilising camera systems for early detection of threats.
“We are looking at leveraging these technologies to protect critical infrastructure and ensure its continued functionality,” the engineers stated.
Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe expressed gratitude for SANRAL’s intervention and pledged the municipality’s cooperation.
“We truly appreciate this initiative and are committed to supporting the system for the benefit of our residents.”
The R335 project is part of SANRAL’s extensive work in the region, which also includes construction along the N2 national road between St Albans and Linton Grange.
These projects form a larger strategy to improve connectivity, road safety, and economic activity in the province.
With the FMS project nearing operational status and continued investments in infrastructure, Creecy outlined her optimism for the area’s future.
"This is about long-term impact—safer roads, stronger communities, and a thriving economy."
The Sundays River Valley Municipality’s Roads and Stormwater teams in Nqweba have recently started a project to fill potholes as well as clear stormwater drains in the area, in their efforts to improve service delivery. At a public participation programme held on Monday, April 14, at Moses Mabhida Multi-Purpose Centre in Nqweba, Sundays River Valley Municipality (SRVM) Mayor Solethu Lucas said that the municipality currently does not have a suitable budget for the number of people living in the SRVM. ‘The population of the area recorded by Stats SA was 60,000 between April and September 2024. However, in 6 months, the population grew by approximately 25,000, but the SRVM is determined to improve service delivery in the area.’ This was stated in the presence of the Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Max Kulati aims to make history on Global Bodybuilding stage
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
MACETHANDILE Max Kulati,
a determined bodybuilder from the informal settlement of Tambo Village, Kwa-Langa in Kariega, is preparing to make history by competing at the prestigious international bodybuilding competitions in Russia and the United Kingdom in 2025.
Representing not just South Africa but the entire African continent, Kulati hopes to inspire others while conquering new heights in his sport.
"I want to break records and be the first wheelchair professional bodybuilder to compete in Russia while representing Africa. This is more than just a personal achievement; it’s about breaking barriers and showing the potential of African talent on a global stage,” Kulati said.
A former Eastern Cape powerlifter, Kulati credits his journey in bodybuilding to a friend who spotted his potential at a local gym in Kariega. He recalled how that pivotal moment changed his life.
“My friend told me I could achieve more in bodybuilding if I gave it a try. I trusted his advice, and I fell in love with the sport. Even though dieting and financial constraints have been some of my biggest challenges, I’ve never looked back.”
Bodybuilding, Kulati explains, is more than just lifting weights. “Nutrition, supplements, time, discipline, hard work, and dedication are all key to the sport. Nutrition is especially critical - what you eat off-season impacts your perfor-
mance when you’re on-season,” he emphasised.
He added that supplements help with muscle recovery and filling nutritional gaps, while time management is essential to sticking to strict training and meal schedules. Discipline is another cornerstone of his success.
“Whether on stage or off stage, I always strive to be a role model, especially for young, up-and-coming athletes. Hard work is non-negotiable in this sport. Everything you earn comes from putting in the effort,” he said.
Despite his determination, Kulati’s road to success has not been without challenges. Preparing for competitions requires significant financial resources for travel, accommodation, nutrition, and supplements. Kulati is reaching out for sponsorship, hoping it will enable him to compete without the constant stress of funding his journey.
“Representing my country is one of the biggest blessings I’ve received from God. Many athletes dream of representing South Africa but are held back by financial constraints. It’s heartbreaking to see potential go unrealised due to a lack of support,” he said.
Kulati called on government officials and organisations to provide greater assistance to athletes like him who are striving to represent South Africa on the international stage.
“It’s disheartening that so many of us struggle to secure funds, yet when we achieve glory, the celebration is widespread. I urge the people in power to step forward
and support athletes who make this country proud.”
His upcoming journey will take him to Russia on July 26 this year, followed by Coventry in the UK on October 26.
The combined cost of the trips includes flights, accommodation, and competition fees, which Kulati is working hard to raise through sponsorship.
“I would be delighted to represent brands on my social media platforms, on local and international stages, and in my interviews as a token of my appreciation for their support. It would also be an honour to serve as a brand ambassador.”
Reflecting on his journey so far, Kulati shared, “This journey has taught me that nothing in life comes easy. There have been tough times - people trying to break my spirit or feeling threatened by what I could achieve - but I’ve learned to hold my head high. There are so many people motivated by our hard work, and that keeps me going.”
Kulati is currently training tirelessly, aiming to showcase his hard work and dedication on the global stage.
“This sport has shown me flames," he laughed, "but it’s also shown me that perseverance and focus can keep your dreams alive.”
With enough backing, Kulati said he can achieve greatness, not just as an athlete but as an African ambassador in the world of professional bodybuilding.
For more information, contact International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (IBFF) president, Arnie Williams at 0824107858.
VW Group Africa launches third Health Care Run
THE Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) announced this week that the third VW Health Care Run will take place on May 10, 2025, at the company's plant in Kariega.
The annual event, which forms part of an International Health Care Run held across 20 Volkswagen sites worldwide, aims to promote healthy lifestyles among employees while also engaging with the broader community.
Participants can choose between three race distances: a 5km fun run, a 10km race, and a half-marathon of 21.1km. All races will start and finish at the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion, with routes partially traversing through the main Volkswagen manufacturing plant, offering runners a unique perspective of the facility.
"At Volkswagen Group Africa, the wellbeing of our employees is a priority," said Russell Coleman, VWGA's Human Resources Director. "The Health Care Run is a highlight in our events calendar, but it is only one of the ways in which we encourage our employees to prioritise their wellbeing."
The 5km fun run is open to participants of all ages, though minors must be accompa-
nied by an adult. For more serious runners, the 10km and 21.1km races are available to individuals aged 16 and older.
This year's event will also incorporate the Eastern Province Athletics (EPA) Championship in the 21.1km category, adding significance to the longer-distance race.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in various categories. In the 5km race, the first three overall finishers will receive prizes, while the 10km and 21.1km races will reward top performers across different age groups.
Entry fees have been set at R30 for the 5km run, R150 for the 10km race, and R200 for the half-marathon. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Eastern Province Athletics, supporting the development of the sport in the region.
Coleman added that VWGA looks forward to "welcoming our VWGA family – including the wider Nelson Mandela Bay – to this event," highlighting the company's commitment to community engagement.
Registration for the VW Health Care Run is open until May 5, and can be completed online through www.webtickets.co.za
Professional bodybuilder from Kariega, Max Kulati is excited to represent the African Continent on two global stages this year, but needs sponsorships to make it possible.
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Gareth Green, meesterbrein agter die skerm
HEIDI BOTHA
GARETH Green is een van die vele interessante individue in Richmond Hill, Nelson Mandelabaai: 'n onafhanklike, opkomende filmmaker met 'n innoverende, dinamiese talent en 'n unieke visie.
Wanneer dit kom by films maak, staan Green se hande vir letterlik niks verkeerd nie.
“As jy jou eie films skep en vervaardiger en regisseur is, is jy die enigste een wat die projek vorentoe kan laat beweeg en 'n hands-on benadering is noodsaaklik,” gesels Green.
“Ek bewonder rolprentvervaardigers soos John Carpenter en Robert Rodriguez wat talle films op 'n lae begroting die lig laat sien en aangehou het totdat hulle hul deurbraak in die filmindustrie gemaak het.”
Green is inderdaad in beheer van elke dramatic beat en om 'n beat te mis is nie vir hom 'n opsie nie.
Reeds van kleins af het Green 'n passie gehad vir stories skryf, aanmekaarsit en verfilm.
Komende uit 'n kreatiewe familie, is skeppendheid 'n onlosmaaklike deel van hom.
“Ek was altyd mal oor films en die karakters op die skerm. My ouers het my laat inskryf vir dramaklasse en kunskompetisies en my ouma het vir my my eerste videokamera gekoop op laerskool waarmee ek klomp films geskiet het saam met my vriende.”
Op hoërskool het hy sy eerste enkelbedryf toneelstuk waarin hy self ook gespeel het, geskryf.
Toe hy 'n BA graad by AFDA in draaiboeke skryf en redigering verwerf het, het hy besef dat dit is wat hy altyd wil doen.
Van sy kortfilm, Men at War , vertoon aan internasionale gehore en geskiet net ná inperkingstyd, sê hy: “Dit was 'n chaotiese produksie, veral met die Covid regulasies wat steeds in plek was. Maar dit was 'n leerskool en konstante probleemoplossing, wat 'n integrale deel van rolprente skiet uitmaak, moes deurentyd ingespan word.”
Sy nuutste kortfilm, My Pa die Alien , het ook sy eie dosis uitdagings ingehou.
“Die eerste weergawe van My Pa die Alien is eintlik 'n kort storie wat Michael Green, my pa, geskryf het toe ek op laerskool was.
“Daardie tyd het ons 'n kort film geskiet gebaseer daarop. Die huidige film is my perspektief op die storie en konsep wat al so 'n lang pad kom, in die vorm van 'n opvolgfilm.”
Die film is geskiet in The Willows, die vakansieoord net buite Gqeberha, wat vir hul twee chalets geborg het.
Gareth en sy filmspan het bestaan uit sy ouers, wat ook die akteur en aktrise sowel as die kameravrou uitgemaak het, en drie van sy vriende wat as klankman, algemene assistent en grimeerkunstenaar opgetree het.
Die ekstra chalets het handig te pas gekom.
As deel van hul toerusting moes hul ook 'n inverter , ekstra batterye en herlaaibare ligte vir kragonderbrekings saamvat aangesien die ongure weer op daardie tydstip toegeslaan het.
As gevolg van die hewige storms, swaar weer en luide dreuning van die see kon hul nie die klank gebruik wat hul daar opgeneem het nie.
“Op die oomblik is ek besig om die klank oor te doen deur ADR, oorklanking.”
Oor die jare het Gareth ge -
leer om sy eie musiek, props en kostuums te maak en sy eie modelle te bou. Vir hierdie film het hy 'n resep gevolg om bloed te maak en moes hy, soos altyd, vindingryke filmtegnieke uitdink om 'n paar gruweltonele te skep wat steekwonde en 'n alien wese insluit.
Geen wonder dat David Cronenberg, bekend vir die visuele effekte in sy films, een van Gareth se gunsteling rolprentvervaardigers is nie.
“Van die beste films is 'n vermenging van genres,” gesels Green.
So ook is hierdie essensieel 'n familiedrama met 'n onthutsende einde – 'n verhaal van vervreemding, verlies en verslawing wat kykers lank sal bybly. 'n Ordentlike skoot wetenskapfiksie en enkele elemente van ‘'n riller, wat kykers se nekhare sal laat rys, verskyn aan die einde van die film.
Die alien word gebruik as 'n metafoor van die hoofkarakter se trauma en Green se veelsydigheid as filmmaker en unieke blik op menseverhoudinge tree sterk na vore.
Sy liefde vir ouer films lê in die tekstuur daarvan en die impak en realisme van die outydse stunts op filmsets en self is daar nie 'n einde aan Green se waagmoed en vasberadenheid nie.
Hy beplan om die film, My Pa die Alien , oor die volgende twee jaar in te skryf vir nasionale en internasionale filmkompetisies.
Green is ook entoesiasties oor musiekproduksie en het 'n paar jaar gelede 'n satiriese kletsrymalbum vrygestel.
Maar vir nou fokus hy op die produksieproses van draaiboek tot skerm en deins hy geensins terug vir planne beraam om sy passie vir films maak voort te sit nie.
Dan Patlansky set to light up Gqeberha with full band tour
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
WORLD-RENOWNED bluesrock guitar maestro, Dan Patlansky, is kicking off his highly anticipated Full Band Tour this May, with a stop in Gqeberha.
Fans in the metro can mark their calendars for Friday, May 9, when Patlansky takes the stage at The Music Kitchen in Newton Park.
Praised globally for his electrifying guitar skills and soulful, gritty vocals, Patlansky is returning to the road to deliver an unforgettable experience.
The Full Band Tour will take audiences on a journey through his illustrious discography, highlighting fan favourites and hits from his critically acclaimed latest album, Movin’ On.
Hailed as one of the finest and most dynamic bluesrock guitarists of his generation, Patlansky continues to redefine the genre, blending elements of blues, rock, and soul with his signature technical brilliance and emotionally charged story -
telling.
Known for his raw passion and sheer intensity, Patlansky promises to deliver a series of explosive live performances that his fans have come to love.
“What makes this tour even more special is the potential sneak peek into his creative future.
“Patlansky has teased the possibility of debuting brand-new material during the tour, offering audiences an exclusive taste of what may come next.
“Backed by his powerhouse band, the setlist will include soaring solos, show-stopping vocals, and the unrelenting energy that has become his trademark as a world-class performer,” Rachelle Crous from his publicity team said.
Fans attending the Gqeberha show at The Music Kitchen can expect a night of blues-rock brilliance, filled with unforgettable moments and electrifying musicianship.
Tickets for the performance start at R250 and can be purchased through Fixr.
Dan Patlansky will be kicking off his brand new Full Band Tour in May, and will be bringing it to Gqeberha on Friday, May 9, with a show at The Music Kitchen in Newton Park.
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Gareth Green is ‘n opkomende filmmaker van Nelson Mandelabaai met ‘n innoverende, dinamiese talent.
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Rotary Club hosts career day for KwaNobuhle learners
THE Rotary Club of Uitenhage South recently hosted an engaging Careers Day for Grade 9 learners at Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School in KwaNobuhle.
With learners preparing to make critical subject choices by year-end, the event aimed to equip them with valuable insights into potential career paths and university requirements.
Providing both general guidance and specialist advice, the Rotary Club invited esteemed professionals to share their expertise.
Karsans Attorneys were represented by their head and two newly qualified lawyers, who offered in-depth perspectives on legal careers. Retired Uitenhage Provincial Hospital CEO, Marilyn Klaasen, delivered an enlightening presentation on the diverse opportunities available in the medical field.
Additionally, Leo Doria provided crucial information on university applications, explaining the points system and how NSFAS funding operates, ensuring learners are equipped for informed decisions about further education.
Rotary Club president, Clive Hassell, served as Master of Ceremonies, ensuring a smooth and impactful event for attendees. With a blend of practical advice and expert insights, the Careers Day provided learners with valuable tools to shape their future academic and professional journeys.
New Volkswagen Golf now available for sale in SA
FOLLOWING its premiere in February 2025 at the Volkswagen Indaba in Kariega, the new Volkswagen Golf is now available for sale.
The Volkswagen Golf has a rich history in South Africa, dating back to its 1978 launch with the Mk1 (first generation), which quickly gained acclaim for reliability and performance.
Locally assembled at the Volkswagen production plant in Kariega, it became affordable and popular with South African customers. Its success continued with the launch of the second generation model in 1984, praised for improved quality, followed by the third generation in 1993 and the fourth generation in 1999, with the latter becoming a top seller in the local market.
The fifth and sixth generation models were introduced with class-leading technology and safety, while the seventh generation, launched in 2013, brought further refinement. The Golf's enduring appeal lies in its blend of quality, performance and design style.
The eighth-generation model continues this legacy, cementing the Golf as a key model for Volkswagen in South Africa. When the new Golf was launched in South Africa in 2021, it was not offered with the venerable and efficient 1.4 TSI engine variant. However, with the introduction of the updated model, the 1.4 TSI engine, producing 110kW has made a return to the line-up to mark the return of the icon.
The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper front and rear end design as well as efficient
drive systems. Revamped front and rear and new light design. The new Golf can be recognised by its new front end. Visually defining features include the Volkswagen logo, which is illuminated for the first time on the Golf, and the newly designed LED headlights. The top-of-the-range IQ.Light LED matrix headlights incorporate a new high-performance main beam with a range of up to 500 m.
The new Golf is available in the Life, Life Plus, R-Line and R-Line Plus equipment lines.
The Golf Life, a perfect blend of style and technology. It features Eco LED headlights for better visibility and efficiency. Stay connected with Wireless App Connect and a Cruise Control System. Inside, it features a 10.3-inch Infotainment Radio, a 6-speaker audio system, a 10-colour Ambient Lighting Dashboard and a 10-inch Integrated Digital Cockpit. The Life derivative comes standard with 16-inch Norfolk alloy wheels.
In addition to the Life standard equipment, the Life Plus derivative features Driver Profile Selection, a rear view camera, 30-colour ambient lighting and an Art-velours sports comfort seats package.
The R-Line derivative features R-Line seat trim covers with headrest integrated into the seat for a sporty look, body-covered bumpers in R-Line style including 17inch Coventry alloy wheels complemented with LED plus headlamps, Park Assist with Park Distance Control, Progressive steering with sports suspension, Climatronic 3-zone automatic climate control with allergen filter and controls in the
rear, keyless entry, and Multi-Function heated steering wheel with shifting paddles.
In addition to the R-Line standard features, the R-Line Plus is offered with IQ Matrix LED Headlights with an illuminated VW front logo, a power adjustable driver seat, an active high beam, heated and cooling front seats, Vienna leather seats with R-Line logo in front, pedals in brushed stainless steel and 18-inch Leeds alloy wheels.
The new Golf 1.4TSI with 110kW engine is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission. The engine develops maximum torque of 250 Nm available between 1,500–4,000 rpm. The Golf delivers a fuel-efficient 6.3 l/100 km and accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds.
As part of the launch activities, Volkswagen will host a National Dealer Day through our dealer network where customers will get an opportunity to test drive the new entry T-Cross, Tiguan 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TSI in addition to the Golf 1.4 TSI models.
The Volkswagen Golf comes standard with a 3-year/120,000 km warranty, a 5-year/90,000 km service plan, and a 12year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15,000 km.
Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)
Golf 1.4 TSI 110kW Tiptronic Life R580,900
Golf 1.4 TSI 110kW Tiptronic Life Plus R604,500
Golf 1.4 TSI 110kW Tiptronic R-Line R660,000
Golf 1.4 TSI 110kW Tiptronic R-Line Plus R688,100
Issued by: The Communications Department of Volkswagen South Africa
From left are Ntombizodwa Mpushe, Marilyn Klaasen, Siposethu Banzi, Nobathembu Petana, Manoj Karsan, Mbali Mhlaluka, Babalwa Mnyaka, and Leo Doria.
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The Golf’s enduring appeal lies in its blend of quality, performance and design style. PHOTO: MOTORPRESS
ERF 19989 KWANOBUHLE
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ACVV DESPATCH
is requesting anyone with information with regards to the whereabouts of the biological mother of a boy, born 08/10/2022. The mother is known as Siphokazi Jacobs, and is allegedly residing in Despatch.The Social Worker, Mrs. W. Laubscher, at ACVV Despatch can be contacted at 041 933 1792 or 041 933 1333, or at our offices at Nuweplein Street, Despatch, during office hours (7:30 –16:00).
The CMR Uitenhage is requesting anyone with information with regards to Thabo, alleged biological father of Olumiyo James, born 6 March 2025 contact the social worker, Mrs. Yolanda Gouws regarding the adoption at 041 922 9004 during office hours (07:30 – 16:00). If no information is received regarding his whereabouts, the said child will be adoptable after three months.
ERF 12603 UITENHAGE
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to ap- ply for the issue of a certi- fied copy of Deed of Trans- fer No. T114020/1998CTN passed by DIE UITENHAGE
PLAASLIKE OORGANGSRAAD, in favour of CHRIS JANTJIES Identity No. 480609 5097 08 1, BETTIE JANTJIES Identity No. 541225 0094 08 5, Married in community of property to each other, in respect of certain ERF 12603 Uitenhage, in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, Division of Uitenhage, Province of Eastern Cape, which has been lost or destroyed.
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 T49707/1999CTN passed by the UITENHAGE
TRANSITIONAL LOCAL
COUNCIL in favour of MTHUTHUZELI NEVEL
STEMELE, Identity Number 640704 5357 08 5 and MATSIDISO ARETHA
STEMELE, Identity Number 710101 1768 08 1, Married in community of property to each other, in respect of certain ERF 19989
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Dated at Uitenhage this 08th day of April 2025.
Master Representative: BETTIE JANTJIES
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ACVV DESPATCH is requesting anyone with information with regards to the whereabouts of the biological mother of a boy, born 08/10/2022. The mother is known as Siphokazi Jacobs, and is allegedly residing in Despatch.The Social Worker, Mrs. W. Laubscher, at ACVV Despatch can be contacted at 041 933 1792 or 041 933 1333, or at our offices at Nuweplein Street, Despatch, during office hours (7:30 –16:00).
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TRANSITIONAL LOCAL
COUNCIL in favour of
MTHUTHUZELI NEVEL
STEMELE, Identity Number 640704 5357 08 5 and MATSIDISO ARETHA
PLAASLIKE OORGANGSRAAD, in favour of CHRIS
is requesting anyone with information with regards to Thabo, alleged biological father of Olumiyo James, born 6 March 2025 contact the social worker, Mrs. Yolanda Gouws regarding the adoption at 041 922 9004 during office hours (07:30 – 16:00). If no information is received regarding his whereabouts, the said child will be adoptable after three months.
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JANTJIES Identity No. 480609 5097 08 1, BETTIE JANTJIES Identity No. 541225 0094 08 5, Married in community of property to each other, in respect of certain ERF 12603 Uitenhage, in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, Division of Uitenhage, Province of Eastern Cape, which 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 at: EASTERN CAPE at QONCE 113 Alexandra Rd, QONCE within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Uitenhage this 08th day of April 2025.
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Local karateka shine in Asia
KAIZEN Karate Academy recently participated in the World Union of Karate Federations (WUKF) Afro Asian Open, held at The Boardwalk in Gqeberha.
This prestigious event, currently the biggest karate competition on the African continent, brought top martial artists from across the region.
It was the first competition for most of their kids, but they performed admirably.
Most of the participants from the academy advanced past the preliminary rounds and competed in the finals.
A standout moment came from the youngest competitor, Lukah Maziena (5), who competed in the girls' u/7 Kata category. With confidence beyond her years, she clinched
a bronze medal; a proud moment for her, coaches, and the entire academy.
The Kaizen Karate Academy continues to inspire and develop young talent, and their success at the WUKF Afro Asian Open is just the beginning of many great things to come. Anyone interested in joining Kaizen Karate Academy can contact Sensei Gillmore at 063 357 2589.
Bambi gala day a success
Bambi Swim School hosted their second swimming gala this past weekend. Owner, Cathy Curtain said, ‘The aim of the gala was to show off our swimmers swimming skills and the progress to their parents and peers. We were blessed with fantastic weather on the day and the event was a huge success.’ The highlight of the day was the children’s races against their coaches, and while the coaches won the relay, the learners gave spectators a good challenge. ‘Bambi swim team is extremely grateful to the parents entrusting their children’s swimming development to our coaches. Additional thanks to Convent Primary School for allowing us to make use of their awesome venue,’ Curtain said. From left are, Mia Pieterse, Ilke Swanepoel and Jazmin de Vos, representing girls aged five to eight. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Susannah Fourie hosts sports festival
gereed vir SA krieket
HANNES SCHOEMAN
DIE Despatch-krieketklub bied van 18 tot 24 Mei vyf wedstryde aan as deel van die nasionale toernooi vir spelers 40 jaar en ouer.
Die OP is die gasheer met wedstryde wat ook in die Baai gespeel sal word.
Dié nuus is deur die president van die klub, Morné Kilian, bekend gemaak. Dit sal net die tweede keer wees dat die oor 40-toernooi beslis word.
Kilian sê vyf wedstryde sal op Despatch en twee op die Hoër Tegniese Skool Daniel Pienaar se velde gespeel word.
Hy sê sowat 160 spelers, afrigters en bestuurders word verwag.
Kilian sê Despatch is vanweë sy spoggerige velde, klubgeriewe en kleedkamers deur die ITP-beheerliggaam gevra of hy bereid sou wees om dié gewilde toernooi aan te bied.
“Uiteraard het ons onmiddellik ja gesê,” sê hy.
Kilian hy, sy bestuur en die hele gemeenskap sien daarna uit om sterre van die verlede op die dorp te verwelkom.
“Vir ons is die toernooi ’n besonderse pluimpie en ’n groot eer vir die dorp.
“Dis ’n trotse geleentheid en ons wil almal besonder welkom heet wat hierheen kom vir die toernooi.”
Kilian en sy span helpers is reeds besig om die velde na die beste van hulle vermoë voor te berei.
Met die Despatch-klub wat sy beste voet gaan voortsit kan die krieketliefhebbers hulle gereed maak vir spogvertonings deur ervare spelers wat oor die jare min van hulle vernuf verloor het.
Die oud-Protea Ashwell Prince is maar een van talle oud-sterre wat al in dié toernooi gespeel het.
Intussen is bekend gemaak dat die wêreldtoernooi vir spelers 60 jaar en ouer aanstande maand in die Kaap beslis word.
Suid-Afrika het twee spanne in die openingswedstryde.
Die SA Impalas speel in die eerste wedstryd teen Zimbabwe, terwyl die SA Kudus teen Amerika te staan kom.
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Morné Kilian. FOTO: VERSKAF
Kaizen Karate Academy recently participated in the World Union of Karate Federations Afro Asian Open, held at The Boardwalk.
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Netball was the winner at the Susannah Fourie Despatch Superspar Sports Festival this past weekend. The girls had a wonderful two days of matches and excellent netball skills were on display. Pictured are Sinokuhle Gqaji, Abenathi Lukas, Urie the Mascot and Solulele Zondani. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Excellent rugby was played at the Susannah Fourie Despatch Superspar Sports Festival held on April 11 and 12. In this action shot Zenande Gwencane (Susannah Fourie Primary School) is receiving the ball from Leon Theron in the lineout against Sonop. PHOTO: SUPPLIED