Patensiemanjailed25yearsforassault,kidnapping
THEActing Sarah Baartman DistrictCommissioner, Brigadier Asogran Naidoo, has welcomed thesentence handed down bythe Humansdorp Regional Court on 4May 2026 to NcebaKhonkco (41) from Patensie, who was convictedofassault withintent to dogrievous bodily harm and kidnapping.
Khonkco wasfurther declared unfit to possessa firearm.
“Onthe day of the incident, the accused went to ahouse wherethe complainant wassocialis-
According to police spokesperson,Captain MariusMcCarthy, Khonkco was sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment forassault with intenttodogrievous bodily harm, and10 years for the kidnapping of a28-year-oldwoman in Patensie on 7June 2025.
ing. He assaulted her and forcibly took her to his home, where he continued to assault her severely,” said McCarthy. “She sustained multiple injuries and, as aresult of the assault, is now deafinone ear.”
He further said that the accused was arrested on the same day and remainedincustody until the conclusion of the trial andsentencing on 4 May 2026.
Naidoopraised the work of the investigating officer,Detective Constable Deniel Albanie “Thissentence of direct imprisonment sends astrong message that crimes of this nature have no place in our society. Oursuccesstoday is the result of seamless collaboration between our detectives and the prosecuting team,” said Naidoo. “Together,weare ensuringthat criminals areremoved from our streets.”
CommunitystepsintorepairdangerousR330potholes
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CONCERNED residents have takenmatters into their own hands to addressthe deteriorating condition of the R330, following monthsof worsening road damage that left the route increasingly hazardous for motorists.
According to aresident involvedwith the repair,who asked to remain anonymous, by Marchthis year, the road had degradedsignificantly,withnumerous large potholes making travel extremely dangerous.
He said that reports of punctures, damaged rims and serious accidents,particularly in the dipbetween Humansdorp and St Francis, have become increasingly common.
The resident further said that in response to the growing safety risk, theKouga Local Municipality approached theEastern Cape
Department of Transport with an emergency request for assistance.
However, after receiving no response for two weeks, he said thatthe municipality intervened and carried out repairs in the most dangeroussection of the road despite it being a provincial route.
InaFacebook post on 30 March, Kouga Executive Mayor HattinghBornman confirmed that despitenot receiving permission from provincial roads, the municipality began fixing theworst and most dangerous sectionof theR330.
Theanonymous resident said that at the same time, local resident TrevorWright began placing orange flags along the R330 to warn motoristsofpotholes.
“This initiative soon grewinto abroader community-driven effort,”hesaid.
Theresident further said that agroup of residents mobilised support through local WhatsApp and Facebook groups, calling for donations to fund pothole repairs.
He said that acontractor, referredbyScribante, was subsequently appointed, and repair work beganon31March.
Theresident said that the municipality also assisted by deploying traffic police to ensure safety during operations.
“By March this year, the multitude of potholes and their size made travellingthe road extremely dangerous. We decided we had to do something,” he said.
Theresident said that the initialprogress was slowed by technical challenges, with more than 40 potholes needing to be redone after it was found that large potholes requiredhot asphalt rather than cold mix
England-basedschoolmakesadifferenceinJeffreysBay
ALONG-STANDING international partnership hasonce again delivered meaningful supporttoalocal community initiative, with generous donations to Makukhanye Primary Schooland the SOS ProjectinJeffreys Bay.
St Faith’s, the largest day primaryschool in Cambridge, England, cateringfor boys and girls aged three to 13, visitedJeffreys Bay againinApril this year, for thesixth timein 23 years.
Ed Johnson (Director of Sport andBentley House) andElizabeth Kennerly (Head of Outreachand Chaucer House), with agroup of 52 teachers andlearners, visited the school this year.
MakukhanyePrimary in Pellsrus, Jeffreys Bay, educates1,300 learners, and like anyother public school, struggles with ahighnumberoflearners per class and inadequate infrastructure.
St Faith’s in England, on the other hand,isa well-established school with 550 learners and is well-equipped.
Two different countries, two different worlds Johnson said that in 2003, aStFaith’s rugby coach, solely referred to as Mr Mitchell, raised moneywith the idea of starting aprojectin one of the townships in South Africa.
His mother-in-law, Martie Viljoen, was volunteering as amusic teacher at Makukhanye Primary at the time.
“Since then, St Faith’shas contributed almost R1.5 million in donationsover the past 23 yearsfor improvements such as classrooms, amedical centre, anetball court, and various otherupgrades,”saidJohnson.
He said that St Faith’s recentvisit to Makukhanye Primarythisyearwas to formally handover the facilities and upgrades which
were completedin2025.
“An existing classroom was converted to alibrary which will be used as aboardroom, and askills room to teach learners how to crochet, knit, mend and sew,”saidJohnson.
“Inaddition, an unused container wasconverted intoawelding centre where Pastor LuthandoEric will teach the learners to weld andtorepair the school furniture, whichisin short supply.”
Johnson said that the jewelinthe crown is the computer centre, aclassroom converted to acomputer room.
Furthermore, he said that St Faith’s also donated 35 computers, and the school is currently looking for volunteers to train the teachers andlearners and to championaprogramme to train the trainer.
“Thisrelationship is particularly important for bothschools as it teaches learners from both sides of the spectrum the different values of life,but simultaneously their similarities which exist in their goals, desires, anddreams even though the schools are 12,000km apart,” said Johnson.
He said thatthe visit this yearwas different from the other visits.
Both Johnson and Kennerly learned from an article published by the Kouga Express about the SOS Project, anon-profit organisationin Jeffreys Bay.
Kennerly said thatthe school decided to adopt the SOS Project as one of their charity organisations and to assist the communities in Jeffreys Bay.
“StFaith’s donated R18,900 to the SOS Project,whichwill enable the projecttoexpand its outreach to the community with asecond soup dayonFridays,”saidKennerly
She said thatthe funds were raised by hosting aconcertatStFaith’s.
Kennerly said that every year,six learners (ages 10 to 11) at St Faith’s do abig musical and drama production.
In addition, she and Johnson bought African fabric in Cape Town, fromwhich they
He saidthat, thankfully, the contractor corrected the work at their own cost, and followingthisadjustment, repairs progressedsteadily.
“As of 24 April, there were no significant potholes from Cape St Francisthrough the dip approaching Humansdorp, with final work underway along the R330 near the dairy farms,” the resident said.
He saidthat the community initiative has received strong support, raisingmorethan R220,000 from local businesses and private individuals. Theresident further saidthat they hope to address smaller potholes if additional funding becomes available.
“Hopefully our repairs will allow for asafe transit of the road untilthe R330 reconstruction project commences in five to six months' time,” he said
will make scrunchies, purses, pencilcases and pouches to sell. All this money will be earmarked for the SOS Project. For moreinformation regardingMakukhanye Primary or the SOSProject, contact WesselVosloo at 082 4656 489 or email vosloo.wesselj@gmail.com.
Fromleft are Ed Johnson (St Faith’s), Zanele Daniels(Makukhanye Primary School), ElizabethKennerly (St Faith’s) andSylvia Mkele(Makukhanye PrimarySchool)
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NSRIStation37inJeffreysBayseekscommittedvolunteers
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THE National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 37 in Jeffreys Bay has opened applications for its next intake of volunteertrainees, calling on committedresidentstojoin its ranks.
Franco Megannon, NSRI Station 37 Crew Member andSocial Media Coordinator,described sea rescue as ademandingdiscipline that requires more than enthusiasm, with a strongemphasisplaced on stability andlongterm dedication to theJeffreys Bay communi-
ty He said that the station is specifically seeking mature individuals who arepermanently based in thearea and able to respond to emergencycallouts when needed.
Megannon said that the organisationhas identifiedkey traits among its most effective volunteers.
“Wehave found that our most effective volunteersare those who areestablished in their careers andpersonal lives, with the intention of remaining in Jeffreys Bayfor years to come,” saidMegannon.
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OP 30 April, op die vooraand van die langnaweek,het ek, Memorydu Toit,’njarelange inwoner van Jeffreysbaai,inkopies gedoen by Clicks in die SPAR winkelsentrum. ’nHalfuur later, oppadhuis toe, het ekontdek datmy handsak nie in die motor was nie Ek en my man het ons teruggehaas nadie inkopiesentrum in die hoop datekmyhandsak op die kassierstoonbank agtergelaat hetendat die kassiere ditbewaar het. Daar aangekom, was die kassiere wat my bedien het, nie meer agter die toonbanknie en was ’n lang ry kliënte aan die opbou bydie enigsteander kassier.Moedeloos het ek omgedraai en tweejong winkelassistentegesien wat besig wasomvoorraad uittesorteer. Die jongman het dadelik gevra of hy my kon help. Ek het toegenoemdat ek op soek wasnamyhandsak waarop die jong dame opspringensê: “Wag net ’n oomblik, Tannie. Ek gaan kry dit.” Sy verdwyntoe tussen die rakke terwyl die ander assistent opgewonde verduidelikdat ’n kliëntomtrent ’n halfuur vantevore’nbruin
leerhandsak in een van hul winkeltrollies by die ingang gevindhet en aan hulle oorhandig het.Een van hulle het dit veilig gaan bêre. Met breë glimlagte oorhandig hulle my handsakaan my en verander my nagmerrie in ’n dankbare droom.
Eers laataand besin ek behoorlik oor die “wat as” die handsakmet sy inhoud in die verkeerde hande beland het. Ek en my man dink die inhoud deur wat ’n selfoon, kontant, bankkredietkaart, geskenkbewyse, lojaliteitskaartevan verskeiehandelaars, voertuigrybewys, identiteitsdokument,mediesefondskaart, ens. insluit.
Ekloop oorvan dankbaarheid en gee graag deur middel van Kouga Express erkenning aan die onbekende, bedagsame weldoener en die gawe winkelassistente wat weer vertroue in die mensdom herstel het. Ek wonder steeds of dit ’n wonderwerk wasofdie integriteit en omgee van die vreemde kliënt of albei. Danvoelek tevrede dat Jeffreysbaaiersseharte reg klop.
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He said that applicants are expected to demonstrate permanence in the area, availability for weekly training andemergency response, and the maturity required to operate in high-pressure situations.
Megannon further said that while prior experience, such as avalidFirst Aid Level 3certificate, maritime knowledge, or abackground in emergency services, is considered advantageous, it is not arequirement.
He said that the selection process is rigorous, with participation in the crew regarded as a privilege that carries high standards
Megannon saidthat interested individuals arerequiredtocomplete an online application form, after which successful candidates will be invitedfor aformal interview to assess their suitability. He encouragedthose whomet the criteria to apply, highlighting theimportance of commitment within the team.
“Join ateamwhere yourexperiencecounts andyourcommitment saveslives,”saidMegannon.
For moreinformation or to apply, visit the NSRIStation 37 -Jeffreys Bay Facebook or Instagram pages.
Churchralliescommunityfor JeffreysBayschoolclean-up
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ALOCAL church and communitymembers areset to rolluptheir sleeves for aclean-up campaign at Jeffreys Bay ComprehensiveHighSchool on 30 May.
Impact Church, based in Ocean View, Jeffreys Bay,together with friends and volunteers, will host the initiative from 07:00.
Community members arebeingencouraged to take partinthe clean-up at the school, with gloves to be provided for those who join.
According to Pastor Alfred Jongile, the motivation behindthe campaign is rooted in astrong connectiontothe school.
“We decidedthat we wantedtostart a clean-up initiativebecause we love the school,” said Jongile.
He described the current condition of the school grounds as needingattention, noting that the grass is overgrown and encroaching on the paving areas
vice during May.
“During themonth of May, our church’s sermon themeisfocused on serving.Inline with this, we asked theschool for permissiontoclean the premises, puttingthis message into practice by serving andgiving back to theschool community,” said Jongile. He emphasised that schools areprofessionalspacesand that children deservetobetaughtina clean and well-maintained environment
The clean-up campaign will include arange of activitiessuchascutting grass, cleaning windows andpicking up litter.
Jongile said that around 100 volunteers from acrossJeffreysBay areexpectedtotake part.
While theimmediate focusisonthe school, he said that there areplans to expandsuchefforts.
“Fornow, we will focusonJeffreys BayComprehensiveand laterinthe year start asimilarinitiative in other
GolfclubhonoursPixie(99)withuniquegesture
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THE legendary South African golfer, Gary Player, didn’t take Pixie Phillips into account when he said you can play golf whether you are 8or 80 years old many years ago. Phillips, a beloved member of the Jeffreys Bay Golf Club, still plays golf every now and then at the age of 99
In celebrating her milestonebirthday,the club recently honoured her with abench and special golden plaqueonthe first tee in her honour At theage of 92,she played in the Eastern Province Women’s Senior Golf (EPSWG).Even more remarkableisthat shestill pulled her own golf trolley at theage of 96 She has been loved andrespected for hercontribution to the clubsince
1983.Because of asore back, she is currently not playing, but is determined to beback on the course to play afew holes
Pixie startedplaying golf in Zimbabwe whenshe was only three years old. When sheand her husband movedtoJeffreysBay in 1983, they first triedtosee where the church was. Andthe golf clubwas next.
Pixie was part of agroup that found theladies’ sectionand is still very much involved. She does not miss an annual general meeting and does not hesitate to give her opinion. Whenshe talks, themeeting listens; her inputsare valued and taken to heart
Pixie is still very muchinvolved in club matters. Sheisa regularatclub functions and makesplenty of potatoes for theirsteakevenings, sells
raffle tickets and then waits forthe ladies to finish around of golf so that they can sit and relax.
Currently, she is knitting beanies fordisadvantaged children forthe winter months. She alwaysbelieved in giving and is therefore agood example of how to live with gratitude. She is always prepared to give more than she receives.
Pixie was amaths teacher in Port Elizabeth in her seventies, driving to her classroom in Port Elizabeth on adaily basis. Ladies’ captain, Hes Niemand,saidPixie is aphenomenal woman who deserves astatue in Jeffreys Bay. “She lives independently in her own home, and does everything forherself, never asking someone forhelp. Icall her regularly for advice, and she is alwaysready with an answer.”
Pixie Phillips is alivinglegendinJeffreys Bay
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Kouga Rhino Sanctuary(Lombardini).
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