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Local Eedenglen resident and member of the EP Masters Athletics team, Celeste Scheepers, once again secured a gold medal in the recent SWD Masters Athletics Championships on 2 October 2026. She also achieved the National Colours standard at the same time. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Health Department rejects maternity bed crisis claims CLAIMS that pregnant women and new mothers in the Eastern Cape are routinely forced to sleep or give birth on hospital floors because of a shortage of beds have been rejected as false by the provincial Department of Health. The department says there is no current crisis across the Eastern Cape public health system and has no knowledge of a systemic shortage of hospital beds of the nature being alleged. Departmental spokesperson, Siyanda Manana, said there is no departmental policy, directive or practice requiring pregnant women to bring their own mattresses to hospital. “Any suggestion that this is how maternity services are presently being provided in the province is misleading and does not reflect the current position,” he said. He added that substantial in-
vestment had been made specifically to strengthen hospital bed and mattress availability. During the 2024/25 financial year, the department procured 484 hospital beds and 11,256 mattresses. This was followed in 2025/26 by a further 1,290 hospital beds and 1,245 mattresses through National Treasury transversal contracts. Manana said that over the two financial years alone, the department procured 1,774 hospital beds and 12,501 mattresses, with expenditure of approximately R45.9 million. The 2025/26 procurement records alone reflect expenditure of approximately R24.97 million on 966 beds, 324 medical beds, 1,235 mattresses and 10 medical mattresses. These interventions form part of broader investments made to strengthen the provincial health system, Manana said.
The 2025/26 Eastern Cape Adjusted Estimates provided R138.915 million specifically for hospital beds, linen and mattresses, alongside funding for additional health professionals. The department has simultaneously strengthened human resources, with 534 doctors and 993 nurses appointed across provincial health facilities between April 2025 and January 2026 alone. Manana said the province had recorded a significant reduction in maternal mortality between 2024 and 2025, which he described as a testament to the investments made in improving skills and resources for maternal and child health services. He said the department is concerned that findings contained in the Commission for Gender Equality's report titled “The State of Maternity and Neonatal Health Care in the Eastern Cape
Province (2023/2024)” are now being presented in a manner that creates the impression that they describe conditions prevailing in hospitals in October 2026. “They do not,” he said. Manana said the CGE investigation relates to the 2023/24 period, with its principal oversight visits conducted in October and November 2023. “The Department is particularly concerned about the escalation of historical overcrowding findings into allegations that women are currently being told to bring their own mattresses or face giving birth on hospital floors,” he said. “The Department rejects this claim. There is no such departmental policy or instruction.” He said anyone alleging that this is currently happening at an Eastern Cape public health facility should identify the facility, date and circumstances so that
the allegation can immediately be investigated. “Serious allegations concerning the dignity and safety of mothers and babies should be supported by verifiable contemporary evidence rather than being inferred from historical reports,” Manana said. He added that the suggestion of a worsening or “growing” crisis also fails to acknowledge measurable improvements in maternal health outcomes. The department remains committed to providing safe, dignified and quality maternity and neonatal healthcare and will continue addressing challenges wherever they arise, Manana said. “Historical challenges must not be repackaged as present-day facts,” he said. “The people of the Eastern Cape deserve an accurate account of the health system as it exists today.”
Santa Shoebox drive aims for 100 boxes THE Santa Shoebox Project is aiming to collect 100 personalised shoeboxes for children in Jeffreys Bay, St Francis Bay and surrounding areas this year. Jeffreys Bay-based coordinator, Lisa-Marie Stoltz, encouraged residents to get involved by pledging a box or donating individual items to help reach
the target. “Click on a name, and something changes. This is no longer one child among thousands. They’re your child,” said Stoltz. She said pledges are now open through the Santa Shoebox website, where donors can scan the QR code or select a child to support. Those who are unable to
pledge a complete shoebox can also contribute loose donations at PNA in Fountains Mall, Black Sheep Bistro in Aston Bay and Haywire Electrical in St Francis Bay. “The local team will also have a Santa Shoebox table at the Die Werf Community Market on 31 October, where residents can learn more about the initia-
tive and support the campaign,” said Stoltz. Completed shoeboxes can be dropped off at Fountains Mall – Die Werf on 6 and 7 November. As previously reported, the local initiative was reintroduced to Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay this year after Stoltz, together with sub-coordinators Aeron Strydom and Chandre
Burns, identified a need for a local drop-off operation. Stoltz said all shoeboxes collected through the local campaign will be distributed to children in the Kouga area. • To pledge a shoebox or find out more, visit the Santa Shoebox website at https://santashoebox.org.za.
Injured woman airlifted after Kouga River rescue AN injured woman was airlifted to safety after emergency services launched a rescue near the swollen Kouga River on Sunday afternoon, 4 October. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) stations in Jeffreys Bay (Station 37) and Gqeberha (Station 6) were activated at about 15:45, after Kouga Fire and Rescue Services, working with Eastern Cape Government Health
Emergency Medical Services (EMS), requested assistance near the Kouga Dam at Patensie. NSRI Jeffreys Bay station commander Kristo Kritzinger said crews were responding to a request to evacuate an injured adult woman from a farm near the Kouga River. The woman needed to cross the swollen river to access medical treatment.
The rescue workers helped dogs into an inflatable boat.
The Skymed rescue helicopter, operated in partnership between EMS and the Air Mercy Service (AMS), was initially placed on standby, but low cloud prevented an immediate extraction. NSRI rescue swimmers and crews from the Jeffreys Bay and Gqeberha stations responded with rescue craft and CROCS, small floating rescue craft used during water rescue operations.
An NSRI crew member from Patensie also joined the operation. As the afternoon progressed, the cloud cover lifted, allowing EMS Metro Control to dispatch the Skymed helicopter. NSRI crews remained on standby with other emergency services while the helicopter successfully airlifted the injured woman across the river.
The woman was transported to hospital by EMS ambulance in a stable condition. The NSRI confirmed she remained in hospital and was expected to make a full recovery. The rescue crews returned to base at about 19:50. The NSRI commended the emergency services involved for their swift response, cooperation and care of the patient.
An NSRI rescue craft speeds across the water during the operation near the swollen Kouga River on Sunday, 4 October.
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Seven Kouga firefighters rise to the challenge KOUGA Local Municipality is proud of the seven firefighters who represented the municipality with courage, determination and professionalism at the Toughest Firefighter Alive Competition 2026, held in George from 1 to 3 October. The gruelling competition tests firefighters' physical strength, endurance, agility and mental resilience, with participants pushed to their limits through a series of challenging firefighting-related tasks. The 2026 Kouga team comprised Fireman Geoffrey Smith from Hankey Fire Station; Firemen Jermaine Groep and Sean du Toit from Humansdorp Fire Station; Senior Firefighter Ashley Makoba, Fireman Curtis Jantjies and Fireman Pieter van Taak from Jeffreys Bay Fire Station; and Fireman Benito Wabani from St Francis Bay Fire Station. Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman congratulated the firefighters on their participation and praised their commitment to representing the municipality. “Kouga is immensely proud of these seven
Fireman Geoffrey Smith from Hankey Fire Station at the Toughest Firefighter Alive Competition.
firefighters who stepped forward to take on such a demanding competition. Their participation is a reflection of the courage, discipline and determination that characterise our firefighting teams.” Bornman said the competition provided the firefighters with an opportunity to challenge themselves, test their skills and demonstrate the level of physical and mental preparedness required in their profession. “Toughest Firefighter Alive is a true test of endurance, strength and mental resilience. These are qualities that our firefighters rely on every day when responding to emergencies and protecting our communities.” He said the municipality’s firefighters are regularly called upon to operate under difficult and dangerous conditions, often responding to fires, accidents and other emergencies where quick decision-making, teamwork and physical fitness are essential. “Their participation in the competition highlights the dedication of Kouga’s firefighting personnel and their commitment to maintaining the high level of readiness required to serve communities across the municipality.” Bornman also acknowledged the support provided by the firefighters' colleagues and families. “The demanding work of a firefighter does not stop when a shift ends. It requires ongoing training, dedication and sacrifice, and families and colleagues play an important role in supporting them. Kouga appreciates the commitment of everyone who contributes to keeping our communities safe.” Looking ahead, Kouga Local Municipality hopes to build on its participation in the competition by pursuing an opportunity to host the Toughest Firefighter Alive Competition in Kouga within the next two years. He said hosting the prestigious competition would provide an opportunity to showcase Kouga’s firefighting services while bringing competitors, officials and visitors to the region. “We would be honoured to host the Toughest Firefighter Alive Competition in Kouga. We hope to secure the rights to host the event within the next two years. It would be an excellent opportunity to showcase our firefighters, our emergency services and our beautiful municipality, while giving our local communities the chance to witness this incredible display of skill, strength and determination,” said Bornman.
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Local woman turns matric dreams into reality SHANTI JAFTA FOR one young boy from Hankey, the thought of missing his matric dance because his family could not afford a suit was something he had already accepted.
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Frightened rescue dog missing after escaping Humansdorp kennels ALULUTHO MADOLO ST FRANCIS Animal Rescue is pleading for help to find a dog that went missing after escaping from kennels in Humansdorp on Thursday night, 1 October. Volunteers from the organisation were approached by the dog’s owner on Wednesday evening, 30 September, when they were delivering kennels in Zwelitsha in St Francis. The owner asked them to take his dog because he no longer wanted it. Susan Rae Fox, the founder and chairperson of St Francis Animal Rescue, said, “Since it was late, the volunteers explained to the owner that they could not take the dog immediately. The owner warned that if they did not return for the dog by 08:00 the following morning, he would kill the animal. The dog was clearly frightened of the owner and tried to hide beneath one of the volunteers’ cars. A volunteer collected the dog promptly at 08:00 [the next day] as agreed and kept him until the organisation’s outreach at 14:00,” said Fox. According to the rescue organisation, the dog was in relatively good condition apart from being scared. He appeared to be a Coonhound cross, white and tan with freckled legs, and was estimated to be about three years old. He was bathed and treated for fleas and
ticks at the outreach and was also vaccinated and given a deworming tablet. Afterwards, he slept in a volunteer’s car until he was taken to Juadeen Van Rooyen’s kennels where all dogs rescued from cruelty, neglect or surrender are kept. The dog was placed in a kennel and given food and water. Early on Saturday morning, Juadeen Van Rooyen called to report that the dog had climbed to the roof of his kennel and squeezed out through a very small hole. A dog handler went looking for the dog, but he was nowhere in the vicinity. Search parties were organised on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with volunteers spending considerable time combing the streets. An advertisement published on Facebook, offering a R2,500 reward to anyone who could find the dog, yielded no results, and a further search on Monday morning also proved fruitless. “This is a very scared dog who does not trust humans after being abused,” said Fox. “It is very unlikely that he will go willingly to anyone looking for him. We are desperately sad for this boy, and so sorry that he escaped, driven by fear, from a place of safety.” The charity is urging anyone who spots the dog, described as a medium-sized, white and tan Coonhound cross, to contact them on 083 289 1452.
He had achieved excellent results but knew there was little his family could do to help him attend the milestone event. The boy told Ziyanda “Lady Zee” Kilimani, founder of A Dream Come True MD by Lady Zee, that he knew his mother, had she still been alive, would have found a way to make sure he attended. Although he said it with a smile, Kilimani could see the disappointment behind it. “He said it with a smile, but I could see the pain in his eyes. That night I couldn’t sleep. I thought, how many children are hiding their disappointment like that?” Kilimani said. “That’s when I said, I need to do something, no matter how small.” What started as a small act of kindness in 2024 has since grown into an initiative that has helped nine matriculants from across the Kouga between 2024 and 2026. The initiative assists learners who have worked hard to reach the end of their school careers, but whose families cannot afford the costs associated with attending a matric dance. For Kilimani, the initiative is about much more than providing a dress or a suit. She believes it gives young people from disadvantaged backgrounds a sense of dignity, confidence and belonging at a milestone that their peers are also experiencing. One learner who was assisted in 2025, remains particularly memorable to Kilimani. The girl came from a child-headed home and lived with family members who depended on pensions, and she had never owned a new dress. After being selected, the learner was dressed for her matric dance, with her hair and make-up also taken care of. “When we dressed her, did her hair and make-up, and showed her the photos, she just cried quietly and said, ‘I feel like a princess today,’” Kilimani recalled. The learner went on to pass matric well and is now studying. For Kilimani, her reaction demonstrated why the initiative extends beyond providing clothing for one evening. “That moment reminds me that we are not just giving clothes; we are giving dignity,” she said. The reactions from learners and their families have also stayed with Kilimani. Parents have called to thank her for taking a financial burden off their shoulders, while one mother hugged her for a long time after fearing that her son would be left out of his matric dance. Another moment involved an unemployed father who arrived with a small packet of sweets to thank her for helping his child. “He said, ‘This is all I have, but thank you for making my child equal.’ I will never forget that,” Kilimani said. For learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, Kilimani believes being able to walk into a matric dance feeling confi-
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dent is about more than having an outfit that looks good. “It means everything. For these learners, it’s not about showing off. It’s about belonging,” she said. “When you come from a poor background, you often feel less than others. When we dress them and prepare them, they walk in with their heads high. They feel seen, equal, and proud,” she said, adding that this confidence can extend beyond the dance and into the examination room and later life. There is also a deeper meaning behind the initiative’s name. “The dance is just one night, but the confidence we give them carries them into their future. So A Dream Come True MD means My Dream has come true,” she said. Learners are referred to the initiative by schools, parents, community members or through self-referrals. Their circumstances are then verified, with the initiative focusing on learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, child-headed homes and families who are unemployed or unable to afford matric dance expenses. Kilimani said she meets the learner and family before a decision is made, with each case treated confidentially. “We never expose a child’s poverty; we celebrate their milestone,” she said. She also wants learners who may be too proud or embarrassed to ask for assistance to know that seeking help is not something to be ashamed of. Having experienced what it means to have dreams without the means to achieve them herself, Kilimani said she understands why some young people may hesitate to ask. “My child, asking for help is not shameful; it is brave. We all need Ubuntu at some point. I was once a young girl with dreams but no means,” she said. “Don’t let pride steal your memory. Your matric dance is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and you deserve to experience it.” The initiative has been supported by Intle Boutique Lodge, Thornhill Hotel, Bulela Foundation, uMfazi WomXhosa and Vuka Mavusi Company. Kilimani said the support from these organisations has shown her the impact that can be made when businesses and community members choose to invest in young people. “What makes me proudest is that we started with nothing, no funding, just a heart and a WhatsApp status, and today we have helped nine learners,” she said. Kilimani now hopes to expand the initiative beyond Kouga and reach more matriculants who may otherwise miss the opportunity to celebrate this milestone. Support can include sponsoring a dress or suit, transport, make-up, shoes or photography. For Kilimani, however, the ultimate goal is that the learners remember more than what they wore on the night. “I am proudest that these nine children will never forget that their community stood for them,” she concluded. For more information about her initiative, contact Kilimani at 067 986 1738 or email at kilimaniziyanda@gmail.com.
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M46 men’s weekend transforms lives ALULUTHO MADOLO THE Nation Builders Prophetic Apostolic Movement (NBPAM), a service centre for senior citizens based in Humansdorp, has launched the M46 Men’s Project. Founder Pastor Ashwell Goliath, together with Pastor Loen Moos of Storehouse Generational Ministry in Oudtshoorn, hosted a three-day weekend launch aimed at restoring broken men and rebuilding families. The name M46 comes from Malachi 4:6: “I will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents, or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction. “The stats show that men are the most violent creatures God has created,” Goliath said. “If men don’t know their true purpose why God has created them, they will destroy their own children and families.” The three-day weekend focused on three principles: creating an environment for men to encounter the power of God, sharing testimony and having honest conversations based on biblical truth, and connecting hearts. Thirty-six men attended the event, which included deep ministry and one-on-one counselling throughout the weekend. “We are dealing with deep emotional scars and confidential issues,” Goliath said. “Seeing men break down in tears, opening up and being changed by the power of God’s holy presence, brings joy to my heart. It reminds me of my own past.” Goliath knows firsthand what it means to be a broken man. Once trapped in drug addiction, alcohol abuse and violence against his own wife and children, he has since become a pastor and what he calls a
Men at the M46 weekend took part in deep ministry and one-on-one counselling throughout the threeday event. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Kingdom ambassador for change, dedicated to transforming the hearts of men in the Kouga region and beyond. He describes himself as a broken man whom God had to heal and restore. “I was using all kinds of drugs and alcohol, and I abused my wife and children,” he said. “Pastor Loen invested his time, money and love in me. He helped me become a better father, a better man, a better person.”
That transformation drives his work today. “If God can change one leader, one father, one man or one boy, we will see a whole community impacted and transformed,” he said. NBPAM’s work extends beyond the men’s project. The organisation works with elderly people in the community, and Goliath says they encounter deep scars of brokenness, including unaddressed abuse that stretch across generations.
The NBPAM Multipurpose Service Centre for Elderlies is now working to expand its essential healthcare services for senior citizens, with support from stakeholders including the Humansdorp Landbou Korporasie and other partners. Over the past eight years, NBPAM has built partnerships with the private sector, non-profit organisations, non-profit companies, government and the local community in the Kouga region. The organisation is non-political and non-racial, with a focus on restoring family relations. However, significant challenges remain. Transportation is the organisation’s biggest need: reliable transport to move elderly beneficiaries to and from the venue, for clinic visits and for home visits with care workers. “Funding is needed for nutritious meals and social support for families. The Kouga Municipality has provided a temporary venue for the organisation’s Active Ageing programmes, but the uncertainty of whether the venue will remain available creates stress for both the organisation and its beneficiaries,” said Goliath. Goliath also called on churches to encourage their elderly members to get involved in organisations such as old age clubs and other programmes that can support and assist senior citizens in communities. He asked for intercessors to pray for more facilities and programmes to serve vulnerable groups. The vision is already growing. Goliath and his team are planning to establish the same model in Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Gqeberha. Goliath believes the Kouga Municipality is one of the most successful in the Eastern Cape and a hub for many more success stories that will impact hearts in the near future.
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A guide’s perspective from Addo to Storms River Tour guide JACO RAS knows Addo Elephant National Park well enough not to make promises. Rain can reshape the reserve overnight, and the animals move on their own terms. Here he writes about the outings that do not go to plan — and why those are often the ones worth remembering. YOU can leave for Addo hoping to see elephants. You can study the map, mark the waterholes, plan the route and picture the photograph you want to take. But the elephants have no interest in your itinerary, and they certainly will not follow it. Rain is often the reason why. After a heavy fall, Addo can feel like an entirely different reserve. Water pools where the ground was dry the day before, the vegetation thickens, and the animals suddenly have far more choice about where to move and drink. Sightings that seemed almost guaranteed the previous week can become considerably harder to predict. That is when the value of someone who knows the park becomes clear. A good guide never promises an encounter that nobody can guarantee. What they can do is explain how the weather has changed things, reset expectations for the day and help guests notice the surrounding landscape more closely. On one outing, we had set out hoping to find elephants. A few days of rain had left us with no guarantees of finding them in the Addo thickets. Instead of finding the herds we had hoped to see at the waterholes, we were treated to an entirely different spectacle: a bachelor group of young zebra stallions circling, biting, kicking and shoving one another as they tested their strength and established their hierarchy. Why a local guide matters It was not the sighting anyone had expected that morning, but it provided the opportunity for some dramatic wildlife
The suspension bridge in Storms River is one of the Garden Route’s icons. INSET: A dung beetle was making its way across the track in Addo Elephant Park. PHOTOS: JACO JC RAS photographs. Then, further along the road, something far smaller caught my eye. A dung beetle was making its way across the track. It would have been easy to drive straight past it, and to most people, it might have looked like nothing more than an ordinary beetle. But this was the Addo flightless dung beetle, a rare and vulnerable species found only in scattered pockets of the Eastern and Western Cape, with its largest and most secure population living right here in the park. We stopped, not because it was the biggest animal of the day, but because knowing what you are looking at changes the experience entirely. That is one of the real privileges of guiding. I cannot make the wildlife appear.
Young zebra stallions circling, biting, kicking and shoving one another circling, biting, kicking and shoving one another as they established their hierarchy.
What I can do is help guests recognise what is happening when it does: why the rain has reshaped the day, which bird is calling from the thicket, how the zebra stallions are behaving, or why a small beetle deserves attention before it is missed underfoot. Discovering the smaller side of Addo wildlife Guiding, done well, is less about finding one particular animal and more about helping guests discover whatever the landscape happens to be offering that day. And that lesson does not stay behind in Addo. Storms River offers a very different kind of encounter. The suspension bridge is one of the Garden Route’s genuine icons, and it earns that reputation. In a photograph, the experience can look deceptively simple: step out of the vehicle, take a few shots and move on to the next stop. In reality, it is not that simple. Reaching the bridge means walking the Storms River Mouth Trail through Tsitsikamma National Park, along raised boardwalks and up and down a good many steep steps. It is a beautiful walk, but it asks something of you. Mobility, fitness (you do not need to be an experienced hiker, but you should be comfortable with regular walks), the weather, the time available and the pace of the group all come into play. Exploring Storms River and Tsitsikamma A guide who explains these considerations before the walk begins can turn a potential surprise into a well-managed, enjoyable outing. There is something else a guide offers, too: the chance to slow down. A dassie may be basking on the rocks. The forest floor may hold plants connected to centuries of human history. The river’s dark, tea colour starts to make
sense once you understand how tannins leaching from the surrounding vegetation stain the water. Near the cave, a beautiful pseudo-fossil rewards a closer look. These are details that are easy to miss when the goal is simply to reach the bridge, take the photograph and move on. Yet they are often what turns a walk into something worth remembering. In Addo, the animals rewrote the plan. At Storms River, the landscape itself asks you to look beyond the obvious. Neither experience can be forced into a tidy itinerary. Weather changes. Wildlife disappears back into the bush. A trail takes longer than expected. Something tiny crosses the road and deserves five minutes of your attention. Seeing more than the suspension bridge. None of this is within a guide’s control. What is within their control is helping you respond to it: choosing to watch zebra stallions test each other instead of scanning the horizon for elephants, stopping for a dung beetle that most people would never have noticed, or standing beneath the forest canopy at Storms River and understanding exactly why the river below is that particular shade of amber. Those moments may not be the reason you booked the trip. They may well become the reason you remember it. “The real value of good guiding was never simply knowing where to go. It is knowing when to slow down, what to point out, and how to help a place tell its own story.” You might arrive in Addo hoping for elephants and leave talking about two zebras and a dung beetle. You might arrive at Storms River expecting a photograph, and leave remembering the forest, the river, the steps and everything in between. That is what a guide can change: not the destination itself, but the way you experience it.
DIARY | DAGBOEK Community Market: Our Market - Our Community will take place at Newton Hall, Jeffreys Bay, on 10 October. Contact 082 828 1899 for info. Patensie Plaasbasaar: Die NG Kerk Gamtoosvallei-Oos se gewilde jaarlikse plaasbasaar sal op Saterdag, 10 Oktober by Endulini se pakhuis, 3.5km wes van Patensie, plaasvind. Dit begin vanaf 08:00 terwyl voorraad hou. Daar sal plaasontbyt, vleis, groente en vrugte, teetuin, deli en kosstalletjies wees om van te kies en keur, sowel as pret vir die kinders. Kaartfasiliteite sal beskikbaar wees. Toegang is gratis. Parkering is veilig. Vir meer inligting, kontak Kevin van Rooyen by 082 463 5143 of Louwrens Bezuidenhout by 082 551 7879. Basic First Aid: Learn basic first aid and CPR, with an attendance certificate, at Oppi-Spektrum Coffee
Shop in the Policlinic, Jeffreys Bay on 10 October, at 09:00. WhatsApp Marlene on 066 486 8611. Seniors’ Social Club: The SAARP JBay Social Club meets on the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting is at 10:00 on 15 October at the Bowls Club. Come and enjoy tea from 09:15. New members (over 50) are welcome. For more info, contact membership secretary Charmaine Prinsloo on 066 550 8736 or Jackie Opperman on 083 465 7071. Ons Tuiste AGM: Ons Tuiste, an old age home in Humansdorp, will have its eighth annual general meeting on 30 October at Ons Tuiste Lapa at 14:00. RSVP by 23 October to secretary@onstuiste24.co. za or 042 295 1159 (extension 4). Milkwood Saturday Market: Shop the handmade crafts, jewellery, décor items, clothing, treats, fresh
vegetables, flowers, bottled products, second-hand items and more at the market on 31 October, from 09:00 to 13:00 (weather permitting). It is located on the GLA road next to Fountains Mall. The market will also take place on 14 November. Nifty Fifties Plus Club: The club for seniors in Jeffreys Bay will have a meeting on Friday 6 November at 09:30 at the Methodist Church, opposite the Caravan Park, Da Gama Road. The entrance is at 2 Petunia Street. Come early and enjoy a social morning with tea and a sandwich. There is a door fee of R10. For more info, contact 083 277 0088. Jeffreys Bay Car Boot Sale: Join the bargain hunt in Da Gama Road, opposite the caravan park, from 08:00 to 13:00 on 7 November. The entrance is at 2 Petunia Street. Contact Corine at 082 922 2260.
Aqua Poli-Clinic: The clinic, led by internationally trained practitioners, has an indoor heated pool and welcomes clients of all ages, with a special focus on elderly men and women. They offer support for arthritis, pre-operative and rehabilitation programmes, brain stimulation and joint mobility exercises, and general fitness activities. For more info or to schedule a session, contact Yolandi Burger on 082 877 7640. St Francis Anglican Church: The church on the corner of St Francis and Goedehoop Street in Jeffreys Bay invites all to its Eucharist service every Sunday at 08:30. Send Diary entries to kougaexpress@novusmedia. co.za by Tuesdays at 14:00. English or Afrikaans.
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John Hammond: Guarding with heart, mind and prayer UPON entering Kouga Local Municipality’s Woltemade Building, one figure has quietly become a cornerstone of both safety and spirit. John Hammond, a security officer with 16 years of experience, has spent the past six years serving at Woltemade. But his impact extends far beyond the uniform he wears. A man beyond the uniform For Hammond, life is about much more than simply showing up for work. When asked who he is outside his duties, he speaks with the depth of a man grounded in faith, reflection and self-discovery. He describes life as a journey of peeling back the layers, standing honestly before God and finding strength in silence and prayer. “The closer a person comes to God, the closer you come to yourself, because His presence draws you to stand bare before Him.” For Hammond, these are not merely philosophical reflections. They are lessons shaped by experience and woven into the way he lives each day. He believes that stillness can heal both body and spirit, a lesson he also shares with his family, including his two sons and four grandchildren. For him, prayer comes first. Anchored in faith and family Hammond finds happiness in what many might consider the simplest things: spending time with his loved ones, taking moments for prayer and helping his grandchildren develop a strong spiritual foundation. “There is nothing more important in life than making yourself feel good about who you are. That is the greatest gift my mother gave me through birth. That is what makes me happiest. Neither gold nor silver can replace it.” His family is both his anchor and his
That takes you further than you could ever have imagined.” The heart of his work At Woltemade, Hammond is known for more than his ability to keep watch. His colleagues have come to value the calm, warmth and sense of presence he brings to the workplace. For Hammond, his approach to work can be summed up in three words: “Heart, mind, body.” Guarding, in his eyes, is about more than vigilance. It is about carrying a sense of responsibility, prayer, gratitude, and calm into every shift. He approaches his work with loyalty and integrity, believing that the way people treat one another ultimately shapes the workplace. “Everything that is handled with integrity must be handled the same by everyone. That is the strength of mutual respect.” It is this philosophy that has earned him the respect of those around him.
John Hammond. greatest motivation. His dream is not centred on material wealth, but on leaving behind a legacy of faith, honesty and resilience – values he hopes will continue through the generations. Lessons forged through adversity Hammond’s outlook on life has been shaped by challenges he faced long before he became a security officer. Reflecting on his early working years, he recalls experiences that nearly cost him his life. “There was so much that happened before
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I started working in security. I nearly lost twice in my workplace.” Those experiences left an indelible mark on him. Yet rather than allowing adversity to define him, Hammond says his faith helped him stand firm. His life experiences have strengthened his belief that honesty and loyalty are among the most important foundations of a meaningful life. And if he could speak to his younger self, his advice would be simple: “Always be honest. Handle yourself in a way that makes you feel good about who you are.
A legacy of presence John Hammond may be stationed at the entrance of a municipal building, but his influence reaches much further. He is a protector of people and property, but also a quiet teacher of faith, integrity and perseverance. His presence has become so familiar at Woltemade that his absence is noticed. “When I take leave, there are so many people who call me and tell me the workplace feels empty without my presence,” he says. Perhaps that is the greatest measure of Hammond’s contribution. After 16 years in security, he has learned that guarding is not simply about watching over a building. It is about showing up with heart, mind and body – and leaving people a little better for having crossed your path.
KOUGA KOLLIG: HATTINGH BORNMAN
’n Leier wat nie weifel om sy hande vuil te maak nie ELLEN HANCKE HY hoop vir twee teerstrate in sy kerskous. En dit verras ’n mens glad nie, want die burgemeester van die Kougakontrei is ’n praktiese man met ’n andersoortige wenslys! Hattingh Bornman, die Burgemeester van Jeffreysbaai, is in 1982 in Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal gebore. Hy was skaars ’n tiekie en ’n baksteen hoog toe sy ouers na Humansdorp verhuis het. Albei was in die onderwys en Hattingh het sy laerskoolloopbaan by Stulting begin en voltooi. Hy het ook twee jonger susters. Dié voormalige hoofseun van die Hoërskool Nico Malan (in 2000), was ook ’n kranige sportman. Hy het aan rugby, gholf, krieket en atletiek deelgeneem en ook in die skoolkoor gesing. Sy gunsteling skoolvak was IGO (Ingenieurs, Grafika en Ontwerp) en baie van die onderwysers het ’n rol in sy persoonlike groei en ontwikkeling gespeel en hom positief geïnspireer. Na skool het hy Onderwys by Kovsies gaan swot en toe vir twee jaar lank by Grey Kollege in Bloemfontein skoolgehou. Daarna word hy aangestel by Global Challenge Expeditions, en kry hy die geleentheid om wêreldwyd te reis. Hy werk ook saam met Nie-Winsgewende Organisasies en gaan ook gereeld op Sendinguitreike. In 2007 raak Hattingh verloof aan Sally, wat ook op Kovsies studeer het en die twee is in 2008 getroud. Die paartjie het drie seuns. Aan die begin van 2011 begin hy by die Demokratiese Alliansie in die Kouga werk en in 2016 word Hattingh as wyksraadslid in Wyk 11 (Jeffreysbaai Middedorp) verkies. In 2017 plaas die voormalige Burgemeester wyle Elza van Lingen, hom op haar Burgemeesterskomitee. Na haar afsterwe, word Hattingh as Speaker aangewys. Horatio Hendricks is tot burgemeester verkies en Hattingh word in 2021 as onder-burgemeester aangewys.
Twee jaar later in Junie 2023 word Hattingh as Burgemeester verkies nadat Hendricks tot Lid van die Parlement in die provinsie verkies is. Die onverdrote ywer waarmee die jong burgemeester die leisels oorgeneem het, en sy kleim in die Kouga afgesteek het, bewys dat hy ’n leier is wat voorloop en nie weifel om sy hande vuil te maak nie. Sy merkwaardige leierskapeienskappe het hom onderskei as ’n natuurlike leier wat ál die inwoners van die Kouga se belange op die hart dra. Vir laatnagoproepe is hy nie skugter nie. "Dit is deel van die werk. Ek het ’n uitstekende span wat weet wat elkeen gedurende krisistye moet doen. Goeie kommmunikasie is belangrik en my span gaan saam deur al die prosesse van bestuur. Dit is ook belangrik om kalm te bly tydens uitdagings.” Sy gunstelingete is braaivleis by hul huis of saam met familie en vriende en hy kyk ook graag na die TV-reeks The Office. As hy vir ’n naweek kan wegglip is Eersterivier sy gunstelingbestemming. Dit is baie duidelik dat hierdie uiters gewilde burgemeester, ook al ’n paar keer geval het en selfs vernederende oomblikke moes beleef. Dit is egter duidelik dat hy ’n positiewe lewensingesteldheid het en sy hart is in die Kouga ingebed. “Ons het die pragtigste natuurskoon en met ons berge en strande is hier so baie om in die buitelug te doen.” Hy ontspan graag in die natuur en geniet fietsry, draf, visvang, kajakroei en swem. Sy lewenscredo is: “Ek glo dat die Kouga ’n bloudruk kan wees van hoe ’n florerende Suid-Afrika kan lyk, waar families ’n veilige lewe kan geniet. Waar kinders geleenthede het om ’n goeie lewe te kan hê en besighede, organisasies, skole en kerke kan gedy.” En natuurlik is daardie kerskouswense vir die Provinsie se herstel van Da Gama en St Francisstrate, meer as net ’n vurige begeerte!
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Capture the attention of the visitors and locals right at the start. We’re thrilled to introduce our exclusive Holiday Guide – a vibrant A4 Glossy booklet, celebrating the best of what is to offer. Publication Date: 12 – 30 December 2026 Why you shouldn’t miss this: Reach: • At the official Jeffreys Bay opening of the season. • Official roadblock in and around Jbay: in every welcome gift bag. • At our usual high-traffic hotspots throughout Kouga, Koukamma, Tsitsikamma and Plettenberg Bay area (Plet: Tourism Offices and all advertisers). • Promoted via online with a sharable link, Facebook post as well as A4 printed guide. • The appearance of the holiday program from all the above areas.
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Kouga puts its festive cards on the table — and it’s a full house JEFFREYS Bay is set for a packed festive season from 17 to 31 December, with the inaugural JBay GrootFees 2026, live music, family activities, sporting events and community entertainment planned for residents and visitors, according to Kouga Local Municipality. The programme, presented by Kouga Local Municipality in partnership with Afrikaans is Groot and Colesky Artists, will feature performances by several South African artists, with the celebrations culminating in a New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks display. The first JBay GrootFees event on 17 December will feature Ons, Jacobus, Demi Lee Moore, Kurt Darren, Early B and Gertjie. The New Year’s Eve celebration on 31 December will feature Dodo, Blackbyrd, Eloff, Prime Circle, Emo Adams, Jakkalsvibes and Gertjie before the evening ends with a fireworks display. Star-studded GrootFees line-up A major highlight of the festive programme will be the first JBay GrootFees event at Main Beach, bringing a line-up of South African performers to Jeffreys Bay. Kouga Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman said the programme would provide entertainment for residents and visitors while also promoting Jeffreys Bay as a festive-season destination. “Jeffreys Bay is getting ready for an unforgettable December. From major concerts and live music to family activities, sporting events and community entertainment, there will be something for everyone to enjoy,” he said. Bornman said JBay GrootFees would also create an opportunity to showcase the town's tourism offerings and local businesses. “JBay GrootFees gives us an exciting opportunity to bring some of South Africa's leading artists to our town while also creating a platform to showcase Jeffreys Bay, our local businesses, tourism offerings and the unique energy of Kouga during the festive season,” he said. Entertainment throughout December The entertainment will continue between the two GrootFees concerts, with activities planned throughout the holiday period. The programme starts on 17 December with the Opening of Season, Light Tour and Score Touchies, alongside the first JBay GrootFees concert. The official switching-on of the Christmas festive lights will also take place. On 18 December, residents and visitors can enjoy the Mamma Mia show, while 19 December will feature a Taylor Swift
Tribute, as well as performances by Jenedine Jantjies and SMYC. An Art Exhibition will run from 20 to 24 December, providing a platform for local creatives to showcase their work. An outdoor church service featuring Praise and Worship will also take place on 20 December. Family activities planned A Country Evening is scheduled for 21 December, featuring performances by Ruan van der Kuil, Gertjie and Chantelle. Families can look forward to a full programme on 22 December, with activities including a Firefighter Demonstration, Bester die Renoster, face painting, performances by Rick Mulder, Santa’s Beach Run, the Harmony Brass Band, a Santa Visit, John Nelson and Christmas Carols. Festive season reaches its finale The entertainment continues on 27 December with Classics under the Stars, featuring Jenedine Jantjies, Zadine McCarthy, John Nelson and Jannie Moolman. The festive celebrations will culminate on 31 December with the second JBay GrootFees event. Dodo, Blackbyrd, Eloff, Prime Circle, Emo Adams, Jakkalsvibes and Gertjie will perform before a fireworks display welcomes the New Year. Bornman said the municipality wanted residents and visitors to experience a full festive season rather than a single festival day. “We want residents and visitors to experience more than just a single festival day. This programme creates a full festive-season experience, with entertainment and activities spread across December,” he said. Boost for local businesses Bornman also encouraged visitors to plan ahead and support businesses operating in the area during the festive period. “We encourage visitors to plan ahead, book their accommodation early and support our local tourism establishments, restaurants, retailers and other businesses. The festive season is an important time for our local economy, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Jeffreys Bay,” he said. With its beaches, tourism attractions and extensive events programme, Jeffreys Bay is preparing for a busy December, with JBay GrootFees 2026 set to be one of the highlights of the summer season. All shows and activities listed on the festive programme are free of charge, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the festive period. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Debtors and creditors In the Estate of the Late ANDREW MURRAY ROUSSEAU, Identity Number 490327 5088 087, born on 27 March 1949, a major male of 9 Die Heide Street, Paradise Beach, who died at Paradise Beach on 31 October 2018, Estate no. 001761 /2019.
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Debtors and creditors in the above Estate are hereby called upon to lodge their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within a period of thirty (30) days as from the date of publication hereof.
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FORM JJJ LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer ST16328 /2009CTN passed by CHRISROF ANTON MEYER Identity Number 500411 5078 08 8, Married out of community of property in respect of Section Number 1 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan Number SS256/2008 in the scheme known as HARMONIE VILLAS in respect of the land and building or buildings situated at PARADYSSTRAND in the Kouga Local Municipality, of which section the floor area, according to the said sectional plan is 119(One Hundred and Nineteen) square metres in extent and 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 KING WILLIAM'S TOWN within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Jeffreys Bay this day 1st Ocrober 2026 ROSSOUW ATTORNEYS 7 SCHELDE STREET JEFFREYS BAY 6330 E-mail: nelmarie@attorneys.law.za Tel no: 042 293 1083
P.W. Bouwer Attorney, Agent of Executor Margaritha Jordaan. 30 Voortrekker Road, Humansdorp. Tel. 042 291 0256, Email: pieter@pwbouwer.co.za Ref: R00017
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS (SECTION 29) In the estate of late: HELEN PATRICIA WILD (ID NUMBER 320301 0428 180), born 01 MARCH 1932; of 32 HOMESTEAD VILLAGE, RESERVOIR ROAD, ST FRANCIS BAY, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE, 6312, who died on 08 MARCH 2026. MASTER REFERENCE NUMBER: 2326/2026 Debtors and Creditors in the above estate are hereby called upon to pay their debts and to submit their claims to the undersigned within 30 (thirty) days as from the date of the publication of this advertisement. IAN NICHOLAS WILD EXECUTOR ALBERT SAUNDERS Agent for the Executor PO Box 34 ST FRANCIS BAY 6312 042-2940315 erin@stfrancislegal.co.za Ref: AMS/EW/SF11970
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LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN BOEDEL WAT TER INSAE LÊ Boedel wyle HENDRICH MATHEUS NIEMAND, Identiteitsnommer: 530722 5017 08 0, gebore op 22 Julie 1953 en oorlede op 24 Maart 2026, wat binne gemeenskap van goedere getroud was met Anne-Marie Alida N i e m a n d , Identiteitsnommer: 600218 0096 08 3, van 25 Mike Heroldtstraat, Jeffreysbaai, Oos-Kaap. Boedelnommer 1984/2026.
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION Estate late SIZWEKAZI LATILE, Identity Number: 780614 0566 08 7, born 14 June 1978 and died 28th April 2026, Unmarried and who resided at 11 Trumpet Street, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. Estate No. 2405 /2026.
Notice is hereby given, in terms of Section 35(5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, that copies of the and Final Hiermee word ingevolge F i r s t and Artikel 35(5) van die L i q u i d a t i o n Boedelwet, Wet 66 van Distribution Account in 1965, kennis gegee dat the above-mentioned estate afskrifte van die Eerste en will lie for inspection by all Finale Likwidasieen interested parties for a Distribusierekening in period of 21 days from the bogenoemde boedel vir 'n date of publication hereof, tydperk van 21 dae vanaf die at the offices of the Master datum van publikasie of the High Court, Port and the hiervan ter insae sal lê vir alle Elizabeth, belanghebbende persone, by Magistrate, Humansdorp. die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, Should no objection thereto Port Elizabeth, en die be lodged with the relevant Master during the specified Landdros, Humansdorp. period, the Executor will Indien geen beswaar proceed with payments in with the gedurende die voorgeskrewe accordance tydperk by die betrokke accounts. Meester ingedien word nie, sal die Eksekuteur voortgaan SLABBERT ATTORNEYS met betalings ingevolge die 21 Schelde Street JEFFREYS BAY rekeninge. 6330 E m a i l : c a r i k e SLABBERT PROKUREURS @slabbertattorneys.co.za 21 Schelde Street Tel: 042 293 4271 JEFFREYSBAAI 6330 E - p o s : c a r i k e @slabbertattorneys.co.za Tel: 042 293 4271
LOST OR DESTROYED TITLE DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T100086 /1998CTN dated 26 October 1998 passed by HEATHER SHEILA MACLENNAN (Identity Number 710213 0164 08 7) Unmarried, in favour of DENNIS HENRI (Identity Number 580609 5129 08 1), Married out of Community of Property and KARIN HENRI (Identity Number 6502160124086), in respect of Erf 2287 Jeffreys Bay, in the Kouga Local Municipality, Division Humansdorp, Province Eastern Cape, extent: 780 square metres. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at QONCE within two weeks after the date of publication of this notice.
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION Estate late PEGGY EDITH AGNES MCGUINESS, Identity Number: 490303 0135 08 2, born 3 March 1949 and died 8 June 2026 who resided at Koraal street, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. Estate No. 3578/2026.
Notice is hereby given, in terms of Section 35(5) of the Administration of Dated at JEFFREYS BAY on 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, that copies of the ________________________ DENNIS HENRI First and Final Liquidation and ____________________________ KARIN HENRI Distribution Account in the above-mentioned estate CW MALAN JEFFREYS BAY INC will lie for inspection by all 15 Oosterland Street Jeffreys Bay interested parties for a 6330 Email: conveyancing@comalan.co.za period of 21 days from the Tel: 0422931053 date of publication hereof, at the offices of the Master of the High Court, Port Elizabeth, and the EP Media en Novus Media Magistrate, Humansdorp. kan nie bevestig of enige van die geadverteerde Should no objection thereto dienste of produkte veilig be lodged with the relevant is vir gebruik of die verlangde uitwerking of Master during the specified resultaat sal hê nie. Lesers period, the Executor will word gewaarsku om die proceed with payments in adverteerder se accordance with the getuigskrifte deeglik te accounts. oorweeg en na te gaan. EP Media en Novus Media SLABBERT ATTORNEYS aanvaar hoegenaamd geen 21 Schelde Street aanspreeklikheid ten opsigte van enige van die JEFFREYS BAY geadverteerde dienste of 6330 goedere nie. E m a i l : c a r i k e 5X1DISCLAI-KG211124 @slabbertattorneys.co.za Tel: 042 293 4271
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NOTICE OF INTENDED SECTION 24G RECTIFICATION APPLICATION ON PORTION 27 OF FARM 713 KLEINRIVIER, KROMME RIVER, ST FRANCIS BAY, EASTERN CAPE
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Please contact: TAMMARINE SCHARNECK 042 293 2973 Email: Tammarine.Scharneck @novusmedia.co.za
VACANCY Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:
Kromme River Investment Paradise (Pty) Ltd, represented by Mr Johan Oberholzer intends to apply to Department of Economic Development, Environmental A�airs and Tourism (DEDEAT) for environmental authorisation after commencement, in terms of Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended (NEMA).
Position: 1. Manager: Water Services Authority 230/2026
Listed Activities Triggered The following activities are being assessed as part of the proposed 24G Basic Assessment. • Listing Notice 1,Activity 19A(ii) • Listing Notice 3,Activity 12(a)
For more details and application form, visit our website – www.kouga.gov.za C DU PLESSIS - MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Description of Activities Undertaken The activities commenced without prior environmental authorisation and comprise vegetation clearing, excavation, removal or movement of soil and associated access road construction along the Kromme River on Portion 27 of Farm 713 Kleinrivier, within Koukamma Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, as identified in the Department’s notice dated 18 June 2026. Its inspection on 9 May 2025 recorded an a�ected area greater than 300 m² and soil movement greater than 10 m³. The final extent will be verified during assessment.
NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 93 OF KOUGA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 FOR: Applicant : Casper Badenhorst Owner : Kouga Local Municipality Property Description : Erf 2599 and Erf 2574, Humansdorp Physical Address : Mandela Street, KwaNomzamo Application Number : JL2526-00169
Public Participation Interested and A�ected Parties (I&APs) are invited to register and submit written comments on the proposed development as part of the Basic Assessment process by contacting: Hort Couture Landscape Architects and Environmental Planning PO Box 2206,Port Alfred,6170 Tel: 064 783 1668 Email: warren@hortcouture.co.za
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 93 of the Kouga Municipality Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law (2016) for the following land development application(s): - Subdivision of Erf 2574 Humansdorp into proposed Portion 1 (approximately 222m2), proposed Portion 2 (approximately 226m2) and the Remainder, in terms of in terms with Section 59 of the Spatial Planning & Land Use Management By-law: Kouga Local Municipality, 2016. - Permanent Closure of Public Place relating to portions 1 and 2 to be subdivided from Erf 2574 Humansdorp (approximately 448m2) in terms of Section 73 of the By-law. - Consolidation of proposed portions 1 and 2 with Erf 2599 Humansdorp into one land unit (approximately 2.48 hectares), in terms of Section 71 of the By-law. - Subdivision of consolidated land unit into 108 proposed erven, in terms of Section 59 of the By-law. - Rezoning of land from Transport Zone 1 and Open Space Zone 2 to Residential Zone 1 (105 erven), Community Zone (1 erf), Business Zone 1 (1 erf) and Transport Zone 1 (1 erf), in terms of Section 68 of the By-law.
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The detailed application is available for inspection during weekdays between 09:00 to 15:00 at the Kouga Municipality, 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, office number 45.Any written petitions, objections, comments or representations may be prepared in terms of Section 97 and 98 of the said Bylaw and addressed to The TOWN PLANNING OFFICE, 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, 6330, or emailed to cmakiwane@kouga.gov.za on or before 09 November 2026 Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planning Department at 042 200 2200. Comments or objections received after the closing date will be considered invalid.
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OF APPLICATION FOR A WATER USE LICENSE An applica�on is made by FREDDIE MELVILLE FAMILIETRUST to take water from 1 borehole for irriga�on; store water in 1 off-stream storage dam and impede and alter the characteris�cs of a watercourse on:
The Farm no 962, RD of Humansdorp Area to be irrigated: 45ha Groundwater taken p.a: 186 624m³ Volume of storage dam: 6 025m³ The Applica�on is to be lodged for a licence in terms of Sec�on 21(a) and (b), (c) and (i) of the Na�onal Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998).Any objec�ons are to be lodged in wri�ng within 60 days of the publica�on of this no�ce with the Department of Water and Sanita�on at: Address:
Ac�ng Director of Water Use Authorisa�on – Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma CMA Mr. H Chauke 140 Govan Mbeki Avenue, 6th Floor, Starport Building, Gqeberha, 6000 Telephone: 041 501 0746 Email: ChaukeH@dws.gov.za
Applicant : Freddie Melville Familietrust C/O Groenewalds A!orneys P.O. Box 182 Humansdorp 6300 Tel: 042 2911 634 Email: uys@groenewalds.com
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United Barbarians prepare for fifth annual golf day UNITED Barbarians RFC is gearing up for its annual Golf Day, which will take place on 7 November. According to United Barbarians RFC secretary-general, Shannon Slabbert, this will be the fifth time the club has hosted the event. “Each year, we work on improving the event and offering new elements. Over the last five years, the event has been successful,” said Slabbert. Slabbert said the 2025 event was one of the club’s best years, with many golfers participating in the competition. This year, organisers will introduce a change to the competition format, moving from a Two Ball Alliance to a Two Ball Alliance Scramble Drive. Entry costs R300 per person and includes halfway refreshments, with prizes worth more than R20,000 up for grabs. “We want golfers to book as early as possible,” said Slabbert. Bookings can be made at the Hankey Country Club or by contacting Zana Gouws on 082 856 6848, Allister Abrahams on 078 192 6687 or Shannon Slabbert on 071 337 1044.
United Barbarians RFC is preparing for its annual Golf Day on 7 November.
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Broncos 10s’ Festival promises action-packed weekend SPORTS enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed weekend when the Broncos 10s' Festival takes place at Kruisfontein Sport Complex in Humansdorp on 31 October and 1 November, bringing together rugby, netball and motorsport in a celebration of sport, entertainment and community. The festival is the flagship annual event of Broncos 10s and is expected to attract between 500 and 750 participants, with more than 1,000 supporters and spectators expected daily. The event will also feature live social media coverage, extending the reach of the festival beyond those attending in person. The two-day programme will feature women’s rugby, men’s rugby, netball and a motor stance exhibition, offering some-
thing for a wide range of sporting and automotive enthusiasts. The organisers anticipate that teams and supporters will travel from several provinces to attend the festival, contributing to what is expected to be one of Broncos 10s’ biggest events to date. The festival forms part of an ambitious programme for Broncos 10s during 2026. In addition to hosting its flagship festival, the club plans to participate in six other events at venues including Joubertina, Uniondale, George, Gqeberha and potentially Cape Town and KuGompo City later in the year. According to the organisers, the events provide an opportunity to showcase local sporting talent while creating platforms for communities, players and supporters to connect through sport.
JBay Bowling Club ladies take gold P/C
Broncos 10s representative, Jeandré Fortuin, said, “We are excited about what lies ahead for Broncos 10s and the opportunities these events create for players, supporters and the wider community. Our goal is to build an event that brings people together through sport, entertainment and a shared passion for competition. “We are looking forward to welcoming teams and supporters and making the 2026 season one to remember.” To help make the festival and its broader programme a success, Broncos 10s is also reaching out to businesses and potential partners for support. The club is seeking sponsorship and contributions in various forms, including vouchers, prizes, promotional support and other assistance.
Jeffreys Bay tide table: 8 to 14 October 2026 8 October Sunrise 05:50 Sunset 18:33 Tide times High 02:15 Low 08:17 High 14:32 Low 20:43 Best fishing 07:45 to 08:49 9 October Sunrise 05:49 Sunset 18:33
After shining in the preliminary rounds, four ladies from the Jeffreys Bay Bowling Club made it through to the Eastern Province Ladies’ Final that was recently held in Robert Sobukwe Town. They took on the best competition in the province and came out on top to take home the gold medal. From left are Midlands President, Jackie Smit, Petro Toerien (Skip), Zaretha van Zyl (Third), Ronell Greeff (Second) and Dalena Muller (Lead). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Tide times High 02:47 Low 08:48 High 15:03 Low 21:12
Best fishing 08:16 to 09:20
Low 09:45 High 15:58 Low 22:08
10 October Sunrise 05:47 Sunset 18:34
Best fishing 15:26 to 16:30
Tide times High 03:17 Low 09:18 High 15:31 Low 21:40 Best fishing 14:59 to 16:03 11 October Sunrise 05:46 Sunset 18:35 Tide times High 03:45
12 October Sunrise 05:45 Sunset 18:36 Tide times High 04:12 Low 10:12 High 16:25 Low 22:34 Best fishing 15:53 to 16:57 13 October Sunrise 05:44
Source: www.kwathabeng.co.za/tides/Jeffreys-Bay-tides.html
Sunset 18:36 Tide times High 04:39 Low 10:38 High 16:50 Low 23:00 Best fishing 10:06 to 11:10 14 October Sunrise 05:42 Sunset 18:37 Tide times High 05:05 Low 11:04 High 17:15 Low 23:25 Best fishing 10:32 to 11:36