DAlayscriminalchargesagainstmayor overallegedmisleadingofParliament
THEDemocratic Alliance (DA) has laid criminal charges against Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, alleging thatshe misled Parliament during arecent oversight engagement on governancefailures in the Nelson Mandela BayMunicipality.
Thecomplaint was laidatthe Cape Town Central Police Station by DA MP andCOGTA spokesperson Marina van Zyl.
The charges relate to proceedings before Parliament’sPortfolioCommitteeonCooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), where the municipality was called to accountfor serious governance, financial management, and service delivery concerns.
During the engagement, chaired by Zweli Mkhize, MPs questioned the municipality over repeatedfailures to respond to oversightcorrespondence sent between January and March,following an earlier oversight visit in October last year. Committee members also raised concerns about so-called evergreen contracts, conditional grant underspending,and weak administrative coordination within the metro.
Parliamentary criticism overcommunicationfailures
The committee told municipal leadership that most of thefollow-uprequestsfor informationhad eithergone unanswered or were in-
complete, preventing effective oversight.
Mkhize warned during the session thatthe municipality’sexplanationsfor thecommunication breakdownwereinconsistent. He said Parliament had spent asignificant portion of the meetingdealing with the failure toproperly manage correspondencefrom the Office of the Mayor.
He described the situation as aseriousbreakdowninaccountability, stressingthatParliament cannot perform itsconstitutional duties if information is delayed, incomplete, or contradictory MPs also warnedduring the session that providing misleading or false information to Parliament could amounttoacriminaloffence under parliamentary powers and privileges legislation.
Mayor’sresponse In asocial mediapost on 7April, Lobishe responded to the growing political fallout, defending her appearance before Parliament and rejecting claimsofwrongdoing
Shesaid:“In timesofscrutiny, leadership mustleaninto accountability,not retreat fromit. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has appearedbefore Parliament in full respect of itsconstitutional obligations and the critical role of oversight institutions.This is not a moment of crisis; it is amoment of accountabilityinaction.”
Lobisheadded that she remains committed to transparency.
“We remain committed to transparency, to answering difficult questions with honesty, and to correcting where improvement is required,”she said. “Our focus is clear:strengthening governance, restoring public trust, and ensuring thatservice delivery to our residents is never compromised.”
DAallegations
Van Zyl said the criminal complaint relates specifically to what she described as false statements made to Parliament regarding the receipt of correspondence.
“I’m at Cape Town CentralPolice Stationtolay acriminalcharge against the mayor of NelsonMandela Baymetro municipality,”she said.
She alleged that the mayor told Parliament she had not received certaincorrespondence, but that internal officials —including the mayor’s chief of staff —had reportedly contradicted this versionand provided documentation suggesting the correspondence had been received and processed
According to Van Zyl, this evidencehas been handed to the police forinvestigation.
She added that the DA believes the matter reflects broader governance failures in the metro and should result in accountability action, including possible removal fromoffice.
Broaderparliamentaryconcernsongoing
The allegations come amid sustained parliamentary scrutiny of Nelson MandelaBay’s governance, including concerns about:
• Approximately22municipal contracts still requiring detailed investigation
• An estimated R1.2billion in unspent conditional grants returned to theNational Treasury
• Weak coordination between political and administrativeleadership
• Vacanciesinseniormanagement positions
• Repeated failuretoprovide complete and timely information to Parliament
The COGTA committeehas alreadydirected themunicipality to submit adetailed turnaround plan and outstanding documentation, warning that failure to cooperate couldresultinformal summonses being issued throughParliament.
Nelson Mandela Bay ExecutiveMayor Babalwa Lobishe. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Disputebetweenschoolandchurchgrows
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THE New Brighton Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Primary School in Gqeberha has been issued with a30-day noticetovacate the premises it currently occupies, as adispute over the property continues to escalate
The notice was issued by the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on 1 April, following the conclusion of a procurement process to allocate the state-owned site
Thepremisespreviously housed Lwandlekazi Public School until it closed its doors, after which theSDA privateschool took over the site in 2015.
According to the Department, the property has now been formally allocated to the Bantu Church of Christ followinganopen procurementprocess.
“A call for proposals was subsequently advertised for anumberof closed provincial school buildings, including the former Lwandlekazi Public School,” the Departmentsaid.
“This open procurement process was undertaken to ensure fairness, transparency and equal opportunity for all interested parties.”
It added that the Bantu Church of Christ was the only bidder deemed compliant after evaluation.
“Following the evaluation process, it was determined that the Bantu Church of Christwas the only responsive and compliant bidder for this specific property,” the statement read.
The Department further statedthat both theSDA school and the church had been occupying the premises without valid lease agreements
“Both institutions occupyingthe premises didnot have validlease
Energysecurit
THECoega Development Corporation (Coega) and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd have formally signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in support of South Africa’s Nuclear NewBuild Programme (NNBP).
Theagreement was signed during a ceremony held in Gqeberha on Thursday, 9April, marking akey stepin aligning efforts between the two stateowned entities.
The MoU establishes astrategic framework betweenthe organisations, focusing on key areas such as infrastructure development, industrialisation and localisation, regulatory and sitereadiness, skills and supplier development, logistics coordination, and socio-economic investmentinitiatives.
Allcollaboration will takeplace within acomprehensive legal and regulatory framework, with an emphasis on safety, environmental protection,
alignmentbetween two strategic state entities around anationalpriority,” said Ntuli.
“The Nuclear New Build Pro-
mestic nuclear valuechain.
Coega CEO ThembaKoza said the agreement positionsthe organisation as akey partner in supporting the country’s nuclear ambitions.
“This MoU affirmsCoega’s catalytic role in enabling strategic national programmes. By aligningour infrastructure development capabilities, SEZ platform, and socio-economic development mandatewith Eskom’s nuclearprogramme, we aimtodrive inclusive growth, localisationand skills development —particularly for communities in the Eastern Cape,” said Koza.
Key areas of cooperation include stakeholderengagement, localisation and skills development aligned with national nuclear requirements, project labour frameworks, supplier and SMME development, mobilisation of development finance, environmental compliance and targeted social in-
Coega’s Chief Executive Officer,ThembaKoza, and Eskom’sChief NuclearOfficer, Velaphi Ntuli, signed aMemorandum of Understandingatthe Coega BusinessCentre in Gqeberha. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
SuspendedCityManagercontinuestoreceivesalaryaftertwoyears
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THE suspended NelsonMandelaBay Municipality (NMBM)City Manager, Dr NoxoloNqwazi, hascontinued to reportedly receive her salary since her suspension in October 2023 over fraud allegationslinkedtothe irregular procurement of atoilet tender, with payments reportedly totalling R5.8 millionintaxpayers’ money
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), whichhas been vocal in callingfor accountability in the matter, said it is appalled by what it describesasreckless and wasteful expenditure by themunicipality,allegingthatNqwazi has received acumulative R5.8 million duringher suspension.
“Inwhatcan only be described as irresponsible conduct by amunicipality whichhas failed to exercise itsdue diligence and responsibility,Nqwazihas drawnasalary whilstonsuspension since 20 October 2023, owing to the failure of the municipalitytopromptlyinstitute thenecessary disciplinary processes andprocedures,” thestatementsaid.
“This hasresulted not only in her being aburden on the finances of themunicipality,but has meantthere has been a revolving door of acting City Managers in theCityfor twoand ahalfyears. As aresult, millions have beenspent paying theseactingCity Managers, whilst millionshavebeenspent on the suspended City Manager.”
The EFF statement addedthatthe Bay
hasallegedlylost R1.6 billion in rollover applications from the National Treasury over the years, owing to the absence of a City Manager.
“The process of rollovers refers to instances where, each financial year, approved andunspent funds arereallocated forcommitted projects, whichcan range from infrastructure and service delivery objectives, rather than returning that money to the National Revenue Fund
“Thismeans residents arebeing denied fundswhich could improve their lives owingtothe lack of an active City Manager to claim these funds.
“On1June2023, the EFFcalled for the immediateresignation of Nqwazi, on the basisof the findings of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which revealed that sheapproved aR24.6milliontender to procure 2,000 toilets during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the guise of emergency procurement, and only 200 toilets were procured.
“It was revealed that Nqwazi satatthe headofacorrupt patronagenetwork, wherein she is alleged to haveutilised the proceeds of this irregulartender to control ANC and DA councillors using bribes, in order to shield herself fromaccountability,” the statement said.
Afteraspecialmotion driven by the EFFinthe NelsonMandela BayMunicipal Council (NMBMC) was introduced, Nqwazi was placed on aprecautionary suspension on 20 October 2023.
“It istherefore undermining to the good work of the EFF in fighting corruption, anddisrespectful to the people of Nelson
Mandela Bay, that money that could have been used to deliver basic services such as water, electricity, cleaning of illegal dumping sites and many other critical services, has been used to pay an individualwho is sitting at home doing nothing,” it stated.
“The EFFwill therefore bring amotion in the NMBMC to begin and resolve disciplinary proceedings against Nqwazi urgently.
“The EFFwishes to make it clear that we will in no shape or form support any settlement agreement withNqwazi, who has already been accusedofdefrauding the municipality using tenders, and has now defrauded the municipality by being remunerated foralmost three years whilst on suspension.
“The R6.5 million settlement, which she has reportedly agreed to, is aslap in the face of the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay who suffer indignity on adaily basis,” the EFF concluded.
Speaking to PE Express,Nelson Mandela BayMunicipality spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya,confirmed that the matter relating to the suspended Nqwazi remainsactive and is being processed throughboth internaldisciplinary channels and ongoing courtproceedings.
“Toclarify, the courtcase arises from aSpecialInvestigating Unit (SIU) investigationinto COVID-19-related procurement, which has also been raised before the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, reflecting the seriousness of the matterand the level of national oversight,” he said
“The charges before thecourt include fraud, corruption, and alleged contraventions of theMunicipal Finance Management Act,all stemming from COVID-19 procurement matters identified through theSIU investigation.”
Soyaya stated that given this context, theMunicipality is legally required to ensure that its internal disciplinary processes do not interfere with,duplicate, or prejudice thejudicial proceedings, whilst fully complying with labour law and due process requirements.
“From agovernance perspective, the precautionary suspension remains alegally prescribed administrative measure, not asanction, intended to protect the integrity of theinstitution and theinvestigative process,”hesaid.
“We acknowledge public concern regarding theduration of theprocess and theassociated financial implications. However, these matters are complex,evidence-driven, and subject to strict legal frameworks, and must be concluded in a manner that is fair, lawful, and defensible.”
He added that theMunicipality has prioritised thefinalisation of this matter within theconfines of the law.
“In theinterim, municipal operations and service delivery continue uninterrupted, supported by acting leadership arrangementstoensure continuity, accountability, and administrative stability,” he said.
“Further updates will be provided at an appropriatestage, in line with legal considerations.”
Pandor deliversinaugural addressasNMU Chancellor
DR Naledi Pandor has formally taken up her role as Chancellor of Nelson MandelaUniversity, delivering an address that blended reflection on her academic roots withacall for stronger African-led knowledge systems,institutional excellence,and the protection of academic freedom.
Speaking at her installation on 8April, Pandor expressedgratitude for the appointmentand acknowledgedthe leadership thatpreceded her, including former Chancellor Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi. “Itisawelcome pleasure to return to the academy sector,” she said, describing her appointment as a“homecoming” to academic life after years in publicservice Pandor,who previously lectured and holdsaPhD in Education, noted that the universityhad developed into acomprehensive institution withastrongfocus on teaching,research,community engagement and international collaboration.
Addressing university leadership, staff, students,alumni and stakeholders, she opened her remarks with greetings in multiple languages and thankedthe institution for the honour of her appointment
She reflected on the university’sorigins duringher tenure as Minister of Education between 2004 and 2009, noting its growth since then into one of South Africa’s major comprehensive universities.
“All the reports on theUniversity’s performance point to auniversitycommitted to academicexcellence,”she said, adding that it had built ‘high-quality researchperformance’ and ‘genuine responsiveness to communityengagement and service.’”
Pandor also used her address to highlight the university’snamesake, former President NelsonMandela, describing him as aleader who encouraged what she called “good trouble” in pursuit of social justice.
She said Mandela inspired global solidarity movements rootedinconcern for humanity and opposition to oppression.
Turningtoglobal developments, Pandorwarned of what she described as a “deeply troubled geopolitical environment,” arguing that universities were increasingly exposed to political pressures and threats to academic freedom.
She raised concerns about conflicts and theirimpact on higher education institutions and referenced what she described as growing restrictions on researchfunding and academic autonomy in parts of the world.
“This increasingly worrying threat to academicfreedomand free expression,” she said, “is adevelopment that should cause us… to assertour abiding commitment to freedom, justice and thedevelopment of new knowledge through untrammelled scientific inquiry.”
She further cautioned about what she described as thelimited visibilityof Africa and theGlobal South in shaping global discourse.
According to Pandor, this shouldserve as acall for stronger continental collaboration in research, innovation, trade, and development aligned with Africa’s long-term goals.
“Our commitment must also include sustainably nurturing an institution in which all enjoy respect and dignity,” she said, emphasising theimportance of upholding constitutional values within theuniversityenvironment.
She added that respect for rights should be “rehearsed in practice through respect for women and girls, for every workerand respect for thedignity of all.”
Concluding her address, Pandor called on theuniversitycommunitytouphold excellence and responsibility, stating that thelegacy of Nelson Mandela should be reflected in theactions of staff and students alike.
“Freedom and democracy were never mere slogans for Mandela,” she said, adding that they were“idealstostrive for.”
She said she accepted therole with “hope and trust” that theinstitution would continue to embody those values as it strengthens its academic mission and societal contribution.
Dr Naledi Pandorwas inauguratedasChancellorofNelson MandelaUniversity on 8April.
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YouthsafetyinfocusasSAPShostsMotherwelloutreach
POLICE in Motherwell arestepping up efforts to promote youth safetythroughtargeted community outreach initiatives.
On 4April, the Motherwell SAPS Social Crime Prevention Unit, in partnership with Mo Jazz Kids, hosted aSafer Easter awareness programme at Mdengentonga Primary School’s EnviroServ Camp.
Atotal of 159 learners attended the session, which tackled key issues affecting young people, including gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), bullying, substance abuse and personal safety.
The programme forms part of abroader Safer Easter campaign aimed at encouraging responsiblebehaviour and reducing crime duringthe holiday period
The session was openedwithaninteractive icebreaker before addressingchildren’s rights,the dangers of substance abuse,the impact of bullyingand theimportance of making responsible life choices.
“Learners must understand theirrights and responsibilities and know that helpisalways available if they feel unsafe or threatened,” was the main message at the event.
Learners were remindedthat violence and abuseare never acceptable and were encour-
Gqeberha Central Men’sShed: Theymeetevery Mondayfrom10:30 to 12:00 at Caritas, 16WestStreet, NewtonPark (between Tiger Wheeland Newton Park Spar). A men’sshedisaspacewheremencanrelax,gettogetherto talk,worktogether,haveacupofcoffeeandcreatefriends. Allagesarewelcome.Formoreinfo,WhatsAppWillieat071 1423771.
Caritas ServiceCentre: Meals areavailableonorder daily.The tearoom is open every second Friday of the month. Trigym, pilates and line dancing fitness sessions areheldMondays to Thursdays.A blood pressureclinic is availablemonthly. Thereisalsoalibrary,artsand crafts, canasta, knitting groupsand social outings. Thehall at 16
Around 159 learnersattended an awareness programmewhich raisedkey issuesaffecting young people,includinggender-based violence,bullyingand substanceabuse.
aged to speak out and seek help from trusted adults or thepolice.
Mo Jazz Kids added acreativedimension throughpoetry, demonstrations and interactive presentations. Theirperformances focused on body autonomy, consent, personal safety and the roleoffamily values, making
complex topics accessible and relatable.
Learners engaged actively throughout, askingquestions and participating in discussions that reflected growing awareness.
EnviroServ representative, Lukwe Masiza, welcomed the initiative,praising the collaboration between SAPSand Mo Jazz Kids,
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Genealogical Society of SA: Afamilyhistory meeting will be heldonThursday,16April, in theLollyShtein Hall at Laubscher Park West at 14:30 for15:00. Liz Eshmade will speak about the significanceofcemeteriesinresearching families.ContactJohn Wilmotat068 8021518orjaysqh@ iafrica.com.
Let’sThrift AgainMarket: The marketwill take place at the Walmer Town Hall on Sunday, 19 April, from 09:00 to 13:00.Therewill be avariety of stalls from bric-a-brac pre-loved and vintage clothing, arts and crafts,antiques
and collectables,plants, Tupperware, jewellery,coffee and various food stalls.Formoreinfoortobook astall forR50, send aWhatsApp to 082227 7073 with your nameand a shortdescriptionofwhat youwant to sell.
Entrepreneur Fair: Getexcited forthe Annual Entrepreneur Fair on 27 April, from 10:00 to 18:00 at the Malabar CommunityCentreinHaworthia Drive.Calling all youth, smallbusinesses and newideas to attend. Vendor stalls areavailable.Contact081 2879847.
RELIGIOUS:
CityLightsChurch:Thisfamily-style,Bible-basedchurch is affiliated with the Advancegroup of churches.We meet
stressing the importance of partnerships in guiding and protecting young people.
The programme was well received, highlighting how education and community collaboration can empower youth to make positive choices and contribute to safer communities.
every Sundayat09:30atThe EP Badminton Hall at the end of Alan DriveinWalmer Downs. WhatsApp Dave at 084999 9197for more info.
Hi’sPlace DevelopingCentre: Achurch and healing serviceisheldevery Sundaymorning at 09:00.All arewelcome.Directions: DrivefromGqeberha on OldCape Road, 1.6kmpastthe Wedgewood Golf Course entrance, and enter throughthe gate of Sovereign Foods on the righthandsideoftheroad.Formoreinfo,contactPastorChristo Campherat082 515 2294
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FlinkdinkersvanFramesbywyshulstaal
AFRIFORUM se Dink of Sink-span het verlede Woensdag die eerste van ses provinsiale uitdunrondtes vir hoërskooldebatteerders by die Hoërskool Framesbyaangebied.
Die Dink of Sink-onvoorbereidedebatskompetisie vir hoërskoolleerders gee aan belowende jong debatteerders die kans om hul vaardighede op die proef te stel. AfriForum vier vanjaar 10 jaar sedert hy by die onvoorbereidedebatskompetisiebetrokke geraak het.
Die doelvan die kompetisie is om Afrikaanse debatkuns op laerskool-, hoërskool- en universiteitsvlak te bevorder en terselfdertyd ’n noodsaaklike vaardigheid by leerdersaan te leer wat hulle in hul toekomstige beroepslewe sal bevoordeel.
Altesaam 72 leerders van seshoërskole in die Oos-Kaap het aandié uitdunrondte deelgeneem. Die deelnemende skole was dieHoërskool Framesby, Hoërskool Nico Malan, Hoërskool DF Malherbe, Hoërskool Despatch, Hoërskool Otto du Plessis en Chatty Sekondêre Skool
Gedurende die dag het die 24 spanne elk drie debatte gevoeroor
verskeie aktuele onderwerpe in hul verwysingsraamwerk.
“Die leerders hethulself uitstekend van hul taak gekwyt deur goedvoorbereide en logies argumente en teenargumente te voer. Hul selfvertroue was ook duidelik sigbaar in hul lyftaal, stemgebruik en passievolle oortuiging van hul standpunte.
“Dit het duidelik hul debatvaar-
digheidenkritiese denkvermoë beklemtoon,” sê Nicolene Müller, AfriForum se koördineerdervir Onderwysindie Suidstreek. DieHoërskool Framesby(span 2) se Danté Fourie, Bernard Janse van RensburgenGJRoelofse was as die wennersindie junior kategorie aangekondig terwyl Hoërskool Framesby (span 5) se Kihara du Preez, Karla Müller en Leané Elsas die naaswenners gekroon is.
In die senior kategorie het Framesby (span 3) se Micaela Potgieter, Matthys Potgieter en ThereseOtto koning gekraai terwyl Framesby (span 2) se Jemima Oosthuizen, Minette van Zyl en Jani van Heerden as die naaswenners aangewys is.
“Diehoërskooldebatspanne het ’n merkwaardige vlak van open-
bare spreekkuns en kritiese denke ten toon gestel. Onssien met groot entoesiasme uit na hoe hierdie kompetisie verder sal uitbrei en jong debatteerders sal help om hul potensiaal ten volle te ontwikkel,” sluit Müller af. Die tweede provinsiale uitdunrondtevir hoërskooldebatteerders vind op 8Mei by DF Akademie in die Wes-Kaap plaas.
RoadclosuresforIronmanAfricanChampionshipweekend
ROAD closures will be in effect across NelsonMandela Bay on18 and 19 April to accommodate the ISUZU Ironman African Championship weekend, which includes the Corporate Triathlon Challenge and 5150 on Saturday and the main Ironmanevent on Sunday.
Residents are advised to take note of temporary roadclosuresinparts of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, which will be in effect to accommodate the race and ensure the safety of both athletes and spectators.
Eventdates:
Saturday18April 2026: ISUZU Corporate Triathlon Challenge(CTC) and ISUZU5150
Beach Road/Marine Drive betweenDriftsands Drive and Noordhoek Camp Site impacted between 05:00 and 12:00.
Full road closure on Marine Drive between Second Avenueand Noordhoek Campsite
• Access Cape Recife/ Pine Lodge/ SANCOBB via NMU campus MarineDriveGate
• Access Something Good/ Summerstrand Lifesaving Club via the 8th Avenue crossover.
• Partial road closureonMarine Drive/ BeachDrivebetween Second Avenue and
Driftsands Drive
• City-boundlanesare open
• Summerstrand-bound lanesare closed Access Schoenmakerskop, Willowsand Noordhoek via Walmer andVictoria Drive.
Note: The promenade between HobieBeach and Kings Beach will serve as the CTC/5150run course
Sunday 19 April 2026: ISUZU Ironman
SouthAfricaAfricanChampionship SummerstrandandHumewood: The Humewood andSummerstrand beach front roads,Marine Drive, Beach Road, Humewood Road: All lanes closed to traffic from AdmiraltyWay tothe M4 /Walmer Boulevardfrom 05:00 to midnight.
• Humerail Spar /PerrottAvenue, accessiblevia Forest Hill Drive/ Mitchell Street
• Driftsands Drive city-bound lane will be closed (directionM4) from 05:00 to midnight
Beach Road apartment buildingsin Humewood; one-directional access forresidents from La Roche DrivetoOcean Road
King’s Closeand Brookes Hill Road,accessiblevia La Roche Drivebehind the Garden Court
• LodgeRoadand Boardwalk Road accessiblevia the Boardwalk Mall back premises
from Second Avenue(McDonald’s)
• Second Avenue,closedfromMarine Drive to Skegness Avenue KingsBeach, Hobie Beach, Pollock Beach and PipeBeach parking areas, closedtovehiculartraffic.
SouthEnd,WalmerandMtPleasant: Walmer Boulevard/Heugh Road/ Buffelsfontein from M4 to Mount Pleasant: All roads connectingalong Walmer Boulevard, Heugh Road and Buffelsfontein Road will be closed from 05:00 to 17:00 with cross-over points at the followingintersections:
• Forest Hill Drivetrafficmay access Walmer Blvd,turnright and head towards theharbour /M4Highway
• 1stAvenueWalmerleftturnontoWalmer Blvd,turningrightintoForestHillDriveorcontinuing to theM4/ Settlers Highway
• 3rdAvenueWalmerleftturnontoWalmer Blvd,turningrightintoForestHillDriveorcontinuing to theM4/ Settlers Highway
6thAvenueWalmer
• 9thAvenueWalmer
• 10th AvenueWalmer
SwiftAvenue/ asol Garage
• 17thAvenueWalmer
• WalterRoad
• MelsetterRoad
Saddlewood Villas intoHilltop
SeaviewRoad,fromMtPleasanttoBushy Park: Full Road closurebetween 05:00 and 16:45 with the following concessions:
• Milkwood Lane residentsmay exit up to 07:15 via Link Road and return after16:30
• Deer Park and BushyPark residentsmay exitupto07:15viaOldSeaviewlowerroadand return after16:30
Note: KiniBay and Seaview residents arenot affected if travelling via Colleen Glen.
HeronRoadandSardiniaBayRoad(Grass RoofandSardiniaBayGolfEstate): Full Road closurebetween 05:00 and 16:45 with the following concessions:
• Grass Roof accessiblevia Link Road/Old SeaviewRoad.Patrons mustpark in Link Road and walk across SeaviewRoadtoGrass Roof at the controlledpedestrian crossing SardiniaBayGolfEstateVehiclesmayleave up to 07:15 and musttravelvia Heron Road to SeaviewRoadand crossintoLink to exit in the directionofKraggaKamma/Lorraine and return after16:30.
• Sardinia BayRoadresidentsmay exit left intoHeron Road until 07:15.Use Link Road to OldSeaviewRoad, then WelcomeAvenue to
reach Lorraine or Kragga Kamma.Returnafter 16:30 via Link Road.
Victoria Drive, Schoenmakerskop,The WillowsResortuptoNMU: Full Road Closurefrom05:00 -17:00 with the following concessions:
• Guests,staffandresidentsofSchoenmakerskop Villageand the Willow Resortsmay leavetheir premises and travel in the direction of NMU,exiting via the back gate until 08:00
• The WillowsResortsguests,TrafficControlledconvoydeparting from VictoriaDrive/ GlendoreRoadintersectiontoThe Willowsat 14:00
• The WillowsResortsguests,TrafficControlledconvoydeparting from The Willowsat 14:15 along Marine DrivetoexitatNMU back gate
PineLodge, Cape RecifeReserveand SANCOBB: Access Cape Recife, PineLodge and SANCOBBinthe road verge lane parallel to MarineDrivebetween NMUMarineDriveGate and Pine Lodge Road between 05:00 and midnight. Enter NMUcampus from University Way or Strandfontein Road.
For emergencies on race day, the publiccan contact 079 266 6263.
Die senior wenners: Therese Otto, Matthys PotgieterenMicaela Potgieter. FOTO’S: VERSKAF
Diejunior wenners:DantéFourie, GJ Roelofse en Bernard Janse van Rensburg.
Learnerss volleyball
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IT was aspecial day when Nels la Bay Schools’ annual volleyba function was heldatLawson Br School on Thursday, 9April to playersfor their outstandingper during the previous year’sregional ball season.
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Booirolls perfect gameof 300pins
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From left are CoselelaniSecondaryvol tain), Bekwa Dili (captain) and NMBS
seniors tenpin bowler, Phelele Booi, rolled his first perfect game of 300 pins and finished in first place at the EPTBA singles championship hosted at Baywest’sNitro Parkover the weekend. The maximum game consists of 12 consecutive strikes in agame The left hander snatched two gold medals in the seniors division of the TBASA singles championship held at Planet X Bowl in Pietermaritzburg last month. Booi grabbed top spot and also shot the division’s high game of 279 pins.
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Family Restoration Services, Motherwell Port Elizabeth is requesting anyone with information with regards to the biological father of aboy child born on 2016/05/19. The biological father of the child concerned is Mr. Sivuyile Matoto and the biological mother is Ms Anita Mayinje. If you have any information please contact Social Worker at Family Restoration Services (078 118 0736) during office hours (08h00-16h00).
Family Restoration Services, Motherwell Port Elizabeth is requesting anyonewith information regarding the biological mother, Ms Nombulelo Mafutha of two girls born on 2006/05/27 and 2009/07/22. The biological father of the children, Mr. Sinethemba Tom, is deceased. If you have any information please contact Social Worker at Family RestorationServices (078 118
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Notice is herebygiven in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of theintention to apply for theissue of a certifiedcopyofNOTARIAL DEED OF CESSION OF RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVEUSE AREA NUMBER SK702/2004SCTN passed by PATRICK JAMES MC GR ATH ,I DE NT ITY NUMBER 540926 5135 085 And SYLVIA MCGRATH, IDENTITY NUMBER 560906 0053082, Marriedin communityofproperty to each otherinfavour of FRANCOISJOHANNES VAN COPPENHAGEN, IDENTITY NUMBER 560708 5102 082, UNMARRIED in respectof certainA unitconsisting of(a)Section Number15as shownand more fully described on Sectional Plan NumberSS409/1993, in the scheme knownasDOLPHIN COURT in respectofthe land andbuildingorbuildings situateatHUMEWOOD,in the Nelson MandelaBay MetropolitanMunicipality, of which section the floor area, according to the said Sectional Plan,is106 (ONE HUNDRED AND SIX) square metres in extent; and (b) an undivided shareinthe commonpropertyinthe scheme apportioned to the saidsection in accordance with the participation quota as endorsedonthe said sectional plan.
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MightyBirds FC secure historicwin in PEEFAEasterTournament
KWADWESI-based side, Mighty Birds FC, enjoyed the Easterweekend in style after they overcame Young Aces FC 5-4 on penalties during the PortElizabeth East Football Association (PEEFA) Easter Tournament final at Veeplaas Astroturf Stadium on Easter Monday.
Birds had been making effortsto collect silverware in PEEFA for19 years. Birds made their intentions clear in the quarterfinals with their 3-1 win over Real Aces FC on Saturday.
Aces, who campaign in the SAFA NMB Hollywoodbets Regional League, looked dangerous asthey thwarted Doxa Academy 5-0 in the quarterfinals.
Golden Stars FC won 4-2 on penalties over Real Lions FC following their goalless full-time draw, whilst Young Bucks FC Masters gave United Brothers (UB) FC a tough time despite their narrow 3-2 loss.
Veeplaas Astroturf Stadium was packed to the rafters on Easter Monday.
The semi-finals turned into goal-thrilling games. In the first semi-final, Aces demolished UB 5-0 without reply.
In the second semi-final, Birds, who wereridinghigh,earned a comprehensive 4-0 triumph over Stars.
In the plate final, UB defeated Stars 6-5 on penalties aftertheir goalless full-time tie. Birds earned ahistoric 5-4 victoryonpenalties after their final game against Aces ended in astalemate.
Birds, who have never taken any honours since joining PEEFA almost two decades ago, walked away withprize money of R7,000, afloating trophy and gold medals.
Aces settled for R3,000 and silver medals. UB and Starsreceived R2,000 and R1,000respectively.
MotherwellUnited FC crownedMOFA Marina SeaSalts EasterTournament champs
It was jubilation and smiles on the facesofMotherwell United FC supporters, parents,players, andthe club executive committee when they saw their side lift the Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Marina Sea Salts Easter Tournament 2026 Edition trophy at apacked Motherwell NU 2Stadium on Easter Monday.
Over amonth ago, United FC won the MOFA Unity Cup. As things stand, United FC have collected two trophies for their cabinet.
Credit should go to SiceloBless (headcoach), Mpumelelo Mchani (club president), MonwabisiBless (marketing manager), and Gcobisa
Msutu (secretary) Inthe quarterfinals,UnitedFC went through to the semi-finalsas they defeated Real City 4-2onpenalties following their1-1 full-time tie.
Their opponents,hot favourites LiverpoolFC, hammered Camper United FC 4-1duringthe quarterfinals at Motherwell NU 9Stadium on Easter Sunday.
In another quarterfinal,Lion City FC defeated ValenciaFC2-0,whilst Dema Development FC edged out Showvillage United FC 2-1during their clashatMotherwell NU 9on Easter Sunday. SAFA national president, Dr Danny Jordaan, SAFA NEC member Mzimkhulu Fina,SAFANMB acting president, Clive Kilian, SAFA vice-president, Sweetness Stokwe, MOFA LEC members, Marina Sea Salts compliance assistant, MvuseleliTata, SiyaDandala, and BlueRibbon sales representative, Ben Kwinda,watched thegamesat
Motherwell NU 2Stadium on Monday.
Unitedbooked themselvesa place in theMOFA Marina Sea Salts EasterTournamentfinal after they overcame Lion City 5-4 on penaltiesastheirgame endedina 1-1 full-time draw at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on EasterMonday. Liverpool FC claimedahardfought 2-1win overDema Development at Motherwell NU 9Stadium on EasterMonday.
United striker, Amyoli Fuma, sent athunderbolt thatbeatLiverpool goalkeeper,Likhona Tolman, in the 20th minute.
Liverpool’s skilful midfielder, Nceba Tayi, headed home alate equaliserintothe net past goalkeeper, Lukhanyiso Ngcobondwana. In thepenalty shoot-out, United FC won4-3
Tatasaid that thestandard of the gameswas extremelyhigh.
“I am delightedthat theteams playedtheirhearts out. Iwatched
football games of ahigh standard. MOFA chairman Bonke thanked theclubs, SAFAofficials, supporters, match officials, and major sponsorsMarina Sea Salts and Blue Ribbon. Without the support of Marina Sea Salts, the tournament could not have reached this high standard.
“I wholeheartedly express our sincere gratitude to Marina Sea Salts and Blue Ribbon for supporting ourjuniors during the tournament.”
Individual playersreceived mini trophiesfor theirexcellent performances during MOFA Blue Ribbon Easter Tournament.
MOFAMarina SeaSalts EasterTournament prizes were awarded:
• Winners: MotherwellUnitedFCreceived afloating trophy, R20,000 and 25 gold medals
• Runners-up: -Liverpool FC received R10,000 and 25 silvermedals
• Losing semi-finalists: Lion Cityand
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Dema Development walked away with R4,000 each
• Losing quarterfinalists: R500 each.
MOFA BlueRibbonEasterTournament awardedteams: Winners received afloating trophy each while runners-up got silver medals each.
• Under9: Lavuthibhayi FC (winners) and Tornado FC (runners-up)
• Under11: Tornado FC (winners)and Real StrikersFC(runners-up)
• Under13: God’s WarriorsFC(winners) and Wells UnitedFC(runners-up)
• Under15: Shining StarsFC(winners) and NewCityAcademy FC (runners-up)
• Under17: MotherwellUnitedFC(winners) and Young Romans FC (runners-up).
SevenUnitedFCare ZAFAEasterTournament champions
ZAKHELE Football Association (ZAFA) Premier League reigning champions have added more silverware to theircabinet after they overcame Eleven Angels FC 2-1 during the ZAFA Easter Tournament that was played at Isaac Wolfson Stadium on Easter Monday.
ZAFA Easter Tournament quarterfinals were exhilarating.
Two games went to penalties when Dynamos FC advanced to the semi-finals with their3-1 win after their2-2 full-time draw with Young Neighbours FC, whilst City All Stars FC defeated Swartkops FC 4-2 on penalties after their1-1 full-time draw.
United’sroad in the knockout stage started after they delivered acommanding 4-0 victory against Ghetto Eleven FC in the quarterfinals.
On theother hand, Eleven Angels FC knocked out Masilakhe FC 2-1 during theirenthralling quarterfinals.
Dynamos, who are affectionately called Amagugu by theirloyal supporters, saw theirrace come to an end after Angels handed them a3-0 drubbing in the semi-finals. It was not an easy road after United shared agoalless full-time score with Stars, but United supporters saw theirside win6-5 in the penalty shoot-out.
United, who claimed ahardfought 2-1 triumph over Angels in the final, went home with afloating trophy, gold medals, and prize money.
Angels settled for silver medals and consolation prize money. ZAFA president Themba Ximiya thanked all the individualswho made the event asuccess.
Ximiya said, “I am very happy that our tournament turned out to be aresounding success. Thestandard of our tournament was very high as our teams gave agood account of themselves. Ithank everybody who contributed towards the success of our tournament.”
Ward 59 Councillor Bulelani Matenjwa,Swartkops SeaSaltcompliance assistant, Mvuseleli Tata,and MOFAchairman, Bonke Namba,present thetrophy to Motherwell United FC head coach, Sicelo Bless,and his skipper,Siyanda Sidzumo. Withthemis Siya Dandala(far right).
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SevenUnited FC players watch their captain, Siphelele Tyani, receivethe trophy from ZAFAformer chairmanMsimelelo Booysen.