‘Patchworkrepairs’nolongerenoughfordeterioratingroads
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
BROKEN road surfaces are becoming an increasing hazard in parts of Lorraine, with Ward 8Councillor GustavRautenbach calling for urgent road resurfacing instead of temporarypatchworkrepairs.
During asite inspection on Friday, 3July, Rautenbach pointed to Luneville Road, Circular Drive and Arras Street as some of the ward’s most pressing infrastructure concerns.
spect the section that hadbeen away from Ward 8for five years,”hesaid.
Luneville Road between Van Eck Street and Marne Street, where large sectionsof theroad surfacehavebroken away, was identified as one of theproblem areas.
“The top part of the road surface has come off, so it is not apothole per se. The municipalityhas tried to fix it withpatcheshereand there, but in many placesithas not been dealt with. It’s likeawar zone.”
Rautenbach believesyears of patch-
He argues that both roads have reached the point where resurfacing is the only viable solution.
“You patch one section, but the road simply breaks up next to it. When youdrive behind other vehicles, youcan see motorists swerving to avoidthe damaged sections. At times they move into oncoming traffic,which is dangerous.”
Rautenbachalso highlighted several potholes in ArrasStreet, which, he believes, could eventually develop into sinkholes.
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In amedia statement, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality spokes-
sinkholesinArras Street, Lorraine.
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person, Sithembiso Soyaya, said municipal teams nue to repair across the metro tional resources are ty’s internal teams the metrotoreng the materials lable,” Soyaya said. mal tender process ocureadditional appoint contracsupplement municipal teams usingtheirown materials.
“Given themagnitude of the pothole challenge resultingfromthe
recent floods, additional external teams will be brought in to supplement the work of the Municipality’s internal teams.”
Soyaya added that the municipality is also at an advanced stage of appointing contractorswho will carry out pothole repairs over the next three years. He saidflood damage continues to create new road defects across the metro, making it difficult to keep pace with repairs.
“Potholes remainamoving target due to the ongoing impact of flood damage on our roads. As aresult, it is difficult to provide an exact number of potholes across the Metro,as new defects continue to emerge.”
Ward 8Councillor Gustav Rautenbach pointed outwhere largebarrels have beenplaced above potholes in Arras Street, Lorraine. INSET: Small potholes that are turninginto
Ward 8Councillor Gustav Rautenbachconducted asite visitto inspect deteriorating roads inLorraine.
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
HUNDREDS of Zimbabweannationals spent last week preparingtoreturn home aftervolunteering for repatriation from Nelson Mandela Bay following the 30 June deadlineissued by March& March.
As municipal officials and aid organisations providedfood and other essentials to those waiting for transport, police carried out enforcement operations thatled to thearrestof76 undocumented foreign nationals and three suspectsaccused of immigration-related offences March&March, acitizen-ledmovement that campaignsfor stricter immigration enforcement,had called on undocumentedforeign nationalstoleave SouthAfricaby30June. In astatement issued on Wednesday 1July, the Nelson Mandela BayMunicipality said 374 Zimbabwean nationalshad been received at the Disaster Management Centre forvoluntary repatriation “The Disaster Management Centre, working
together with other stakeholders andNGOs, has been providing support to foreignnationals whoare still awaiting transport by assistingwithnecessities such as food,toiletries and essential items for children,”the statement read.
Whenthe PE Express asked the municipal spokesperson,Sithembiso Soyaya,whether the foreignnationals were undocumented, he said it wasnot the municipality’srole to determine their immigration status. “It is not ourroleto ascertain thatinformation. We arefacilitating the repatriationprocess to ensurethe safety of theaffected community,” he said.
Themunicipality said its Disaster ManagementCentrehad been working with the Zimbabwean Embassy to facilitate the voluntary return of the affected nationals. It also confirmedthat no serious incidents hadbeen reported across Nelson Mandela Bay, apartfrom isolated cases of intimidationinKuyga,onthe northernoutskirts of Gqeberha.
Executive MayorBabalwa Lobishethanked residents for remaining calm throughout the
situation.
“I would like to thank the people of Nelson Mandela Bay for the way they have conducted themselves during this time,” she said.“The manner in whichour residents have handled the situation demonstrates thatweare the people of NelsonMandela –acommunity that believes in Ubuntu, respects human dignity and allows the rule of lawtoprevail.”
The municipality said the South African Police Service (SAPS), Metro Police,Municipal Security, the Border Management Authority and other stakeholders had continued to monitorthe situation. Meanwhile, ajoint operation by SAPSand the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Tuesday, 30 June, resulted in the arrest of 76 undocumented foreignnationals, including seven children, at a property in Central. The operation formed part of heightened security deployments duringthe 30 June planned demonstrations According to policespokesperson Captain Sandra Janse vanRensburg,SANDF members were patrolling the Central BusinessDistrict
when theynoticedsuspicious activity at a house in Havelock Street and alertedSAPS Officers found 76 undocumented foreign nationals at the property, including seven children. They were arrested for allegedly contravening the Immigration Act and were processed in accordance with the relevant legal and immigration procedures Police also arrested three suspects, aged 43, 43 and 50, comprisingtwo Ugandan nationals and oneMalawian national. The trio facedcharges of allegedly aiding andabettingundocumented foreignnationals,distributing fraudulent documentsand possessingcounterfeitgoods Acting Nelson Mandela Bay DistrictCommissioner, Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo, saidthe operation formed partofongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration and related crimes in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
“We will continue to intensifyintelligence-driven operations to ensurethat those who facilitate criminality arebrought to book while maintaining asafe and secureenvironment for all residents.”
YusufCassimjoinsnationalexecutiveinRamaphosaCabinetreshuffle
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest Cabinet reshuffle has propelled DemocraticAlliance (DA) Eastern Cape provincial chairperson,Yusuf Cassim,into national executive officeafter appointing himDeputyMinister of Higher Educationand Training.
Cassim’s appointment formspart of awider shake-up of the Government of National Unity, which included changes to threeministerial portfolios and four deputy ministerpositions.
According to astatement issued by the Presidency, the changes followed consultations with parties represented in the Government of National Unity and were made in terms of Section 91(2) of the Constitution.
The reshuffle saw Willem Aucamp appointed Minister of Agriculture, David Maynierappointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries andthe Environmentand Dina Puleappointed MinisterofSocialDevelopment.
At deputy ministerlevel, John Steenhuisen was appointed to Trade, Industry and Competition,Alexandra Abrahams toElectricity and Energy, Jack Bloom to Waterand Sanitation, and Cassim to Higher Education andTraining. Cassim (36), currently serves as theDA’s Eastern Cape provincial chairperson andChief Whipofthe Official Opposition in theEastern Cape Legislature
Originally from the Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay, he has built much of his political career around higher education,student leadership and expanding opportunities for
young SouthAfricans.
His passion forhigher education began while studyingtowards achartered accountancy qualification at NelsonMandela University. In 2009, he helped establish the DA Student Organisation (DASO)oncampus, which gained official recognition the following year.
Under hisleadership, DASO secured four seatsinits first Student Representative Council (SRC) election in 2011 before winning the SRC election in 2012, when Cassim became the organisation’sfirst SRC president.
Although he studied to become achartered accountant,Cassiminstead pursued apolitical career focused on improving access to higher education andsupporting students fromdisadvantagedbackgrounds.
In2013, he was elected Federal Chairperson of theDAYouth and,a year later, entered parliament at the ageof24asSouth Africa’s youngestMember of Parliament.
Duringhis timeinParliament, he served on thePortfolio Committee on Higher Education, where he focused on matters affecting universities,Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, the NationalStudent Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). He also contributed to the legislative process that resulted in the Higher Education AmendmentAct.
According to the DA, Cassim’spriorities as Deputy Minister include strengthening ac-
countability within NSFAS, improving the quality and relevance of TVET education, reforming the SETA sector and expanding nationally recognised qualifications for learners attending Schools of Skills.
DA Eastern Cape provincial leader,Andrew Whitfield, welcomed the appointment.
“The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape proudly congratulates its Provincial Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim, on hisappoint-
ment as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.”
Whitfield saidthe party believed Cassim's experience and long-standing commitment to educational opportunity would serve the country well.
“The DA is confident that Yusuf’sexperience, energy and unwaveringcommitment to educational opportunity will serve South Africawell in this important role,” he said.
NovaNews:Oneyearofgrowth,recognitionandcommunityimpact
ONEyear ago, NovaNews.co.za launched with aboldambition: to transform decades-old community print titles intoathriving, free, and fully connected digital news ecosystem. Today, as the platform celebratesits first anniversary, that ambition hasbeen thoroughly vindicated —byits audiences, its advertisers andthe global journalism community.Toadd to thecelebration, the site is boastingone million pageviewsper month.
“One yearago, we made apromise toSouth African communities; free, connected, bilingual news,international, national andhyper-localstories thatbelong to you. Today, with over amillion followers, an engagement rate of 98% and aWAN-IFRA SilverAward, with community voices unitedunder oneplatform,wecan say –wekept it. NovaNews is growing; its providing community journalism, done boldly and done right, with the power to change lives andserve our democracy,” said Esmé Smit, Executive Manager of Novus Media.
Launched in July 2025, followingNovus Media’sacquisition of 21 community newspaper titles from Media24 in November 2024, NovaNews was built from scratch as acomprehensive hyper-local digital news network. Its flagship umbrella site, novanews.co.za,connects 21 individual community websites, replacing thetraditional section-basedpublisher model with ageography-led navigation system built around amap-based content architecture—allowing users to move seamlessly from international headlines to province-, town-and community-level reporting within one connected
ecosystem,entirely without apaywall.
“On any given day, areader on NovaNews can go from aschool sports result in Knysna to anational election story —all free, allin one place. That is what we built, andthatis why it works,”saidBettie Giliomee-Rossouw, NovaNewsHead of Digitaland Editorial Commissioning
Ayearoffirsts
Twelvemonths in, NovaNews has delivered aremarkable series of milestones. The platform became the go-todestination for thousandsof South African families during matric results season, demonstrating its capacity to serve high-stakes national moments. The SchoolsZone and Schools Sports Zone —incorporating the beloved Schools ThatRock brand —gave South African schools adedicated digital home. ACatalogues sectionopened anew commercial touchpoint foradvertisers, and NovaNews beganearning programmatic advertising revenue within its first year— clear proof of its commercialviability.
TheRugbyFactory, its sports vodcastwith KickOff Rugby Magazine, surpassed 10,000 subscribers in two months and has recorded episodes exceeding54,000 views.
The platform’s proudest milestone is its Silver Award at the WAN-IFRA 2026 African Digital Media Awards in the Best Emerging News Providercategory —aglobal honour recognising credibility, originality and public value, awardedinthe platform’s very first year.
“Nobody expected abrand-new platform to winaWAN-IFRA award in its first year. We
did. But whatmattersmoreisthat SouthAfrican communities now havea free, connected digitalhome that belongstothem,”saidGiliomee-Rossouw.
Serving abilingualaudience acrossits website network, Facebook (1 million+ followers),
WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and email newsletters, NovaNews entersits second year with momentum, credibility and aclear mandate: to ensurenoSouth African community is left without avoice.
PE Express is apublication of NovaNews
YusufCassim.
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Foodinterventionhighlightsscaleofchildmalnutrition
EIGHT out of 10 learnersatCoega
Primaryonthe outskirts of Gqeberha are not guaranteeda meal beyondthe school walls.
This situation underscoresthe desperatestate of child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape. Principal Vuyisile Mbombelasaid having food at home every day wasbyno means acertainty for more than 1,000 of the 1400 pupils.
“Most households are poverty-stricken,”heexplained.
Dr Eileen Carter, provincial manager for the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), agreed that food insecurity and child malnutrition were amajor concern. In September 2025, the director-general of the national departmentofhealth revealed that 70 children in theprovince hadsuccumbed to hunger-related issues since the start of theyear.
“Despite thecommission’s previous work ...severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and associated child deaths remain deeply concerning,” Carter said.
ASAHRC report, tabled in Parliament in November 2023, revealed that 1087 children presented with SAM between April 2021 and March 2022. Of them, 116 died. It is poignantly ironic that absenteeism is rareatthe Wells Es-
tate school as it is the only place thechildren are assured of having ameal.In an effort to improve this desperate state of affairs, SPAREastern Cape acted quickly andlaunchedits new NutritionalBoost initiativeatthe school.
One of itsretailers,SUPERSPAR
Bluewater Bay, will provide each child with two meals per dayfor an initialperiodofsix months. Thelearners will receive mielie meal, oats or Maltabella porridge for breakfast and dishes suchas pilchards and riceorstew and rice forlunch.
While this intervention addresses an immediate need, sponsorship controller Honey Kobasaid the vision was to “createsustainable support systems that can be replicated at other schools”.
Assessing thepilot project’s sustainability and therefore potential
for future expansion was key, she said. “You are important to us,” store manager Eddie Langley told thelittle ones at theunveiling, during which large quantities of bread and milkwere donated to Mbombelaand his staff.
Kobareiterated that SPAR could not have rolled out theproject without thecollaboration and goodwill of their keypartners –food manufacturer Premier FMCG and dairy-product specialist Lactalis. Besides meeting basic nutritional needs, Mbombela said youngsters with full tummies weremore motivated to learnand could “thrive academically, socially and emotionally”.
The family retailer is also helping to upgrade afood garden on thepremises. It will be tended to by an external gardener before being handed over to theschool. “It will enableustohave vegetables every day,”Mbombela said, while lauding allthe role-players for contributing to thewelfare of the learners and making Coega Primary as self-sustaining as possible.
Kobaexplained that Nutritional Boost formed part of SPAR EC's broader commitment to supporting education, nutrition and communitydevelopment.“Our goal is to extend it to more schools once it functions optimally.”
Eightbagsoflitter,onemorningofserviceforSunridgeScouts
At the launch of the Nutritional Boost initiativewere, from left, Vuyisile Mbombela (Coega PrimarySchool principal), Eddie Langley(SUPERSPAR Bluewater Bay manager), Honey Koba (SPAR EC sponsorshipcontroller), BlueRibbonbread mascot Jabu, Tsepo Seleke (BlueRibbon brand ambassador) and Emily-Jane Nosipho Mame (teacher) PHOTO: FULL STOP COMMUNICATIONS
SiblingsturntalentintoParisFashionWeeksuccess
WHEN aParis-basedtalent scout spotted siblings Leighton and Braylon Gallant at the 2025 SouthAfrican Championships of Performing Arts (SACOPA) last October, it opened the door to one of fashion’s biggest stages.
For the Nelson Mandela University students, however, making itto Paris Fashion WeekinMarchtook farmore than talent.
The siblings had to raise the mon-
ey needed to travel overseas, covering the costs of their flights and accommodation themselves. Together with family and friends,they organised fundraising initiatives that includedsellingboerewors rolls and hosting music bingo evenings, raffles,highteas andprizegiveaways
“Weraiseda good amount of money ourselves,” says Leighton. “The restcameout of ourfamily’s pocket.”
In Paris,the siblings walked for
American brandK.Bobby, Paris-basedMinerva Paris,Italian jewellery labelVualle and Luxembourg-baseddesigner Daniel Tarazona, alongside models from around the world.
“It wassurreal.Ifeltasthough I wasinamovie,” says Leighton.
After returning home, the pair were selected as ambassadors for Nelson Mandela University’s newly launched official brandstore,which officially opened at the Science Centre and Planetarium Dome on 19 June.
“When Ifirst saw thebrandstore, Ithought, ‘Wow!Itlooks like ashop you would seeinamall’,” says Leighton, a24-year-oldthird-year Bachelor of Artsstudent majoring in Human Resource Management.
“I met so many people, including the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sibongile Muthwa, whoopened the store.The atmospherewas amazing.”
Leighton has been passionate about modellingsince high school
“Atfirst, my sisterand Iwoulddo random photoshootsofeach other and post them on social media. Then, in 2024, Istarted modelling and doingadverts, initially just to earnextra money, through alocal modellingacademy.”
He went on to win local competitions,includingMrWinter Look 2024 and Mr Gqeberha 2025.
Alongside modelling, Leighton is completing hisBachelor of Arts degreepart-time while workingasa barista to helpsupport hisfamilyin Newton Park.
“Our dad passedawayduring COVID, and our mom is apsychiatric nurse,” says Leighton, who hopes to pursuehonours and master’sdegrees in Industrial Psychol-
ogy. “Human behaviour intrigues me. I’m fascinated by why people respondsodifferently to the same situation.”
Braylon (19) is in her second year of aBALaw degree and began modellingafter being encouraged by her brother
“I’m what they call acurvy model thesedays,”she explains.
Shehopes to pursue acareer in criminal law and says she wants her ownjourney to inspire young women.
As achild, Braylon struggled with amedical condition that caused ex-
cessive insulin production, leading to weight gain and bullying because of her appearance. With guidance from adietitian and acommitment to fitness, she lost weight and met the requirementsfor international runway workasacurvy model.
The siblings are now hoping to attend New York Fashion Week, taking place from 24 Julyto2August, and are looking for sponsorships to help fund the trip.
“Hundreds of international agents will be there, so it would be an incredible opportunity,”Leighton concludes.
Collegiatelearnerscontinuecentury-oldknittingtradition
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
MORE thana century afterCollegiate Girls’High School learners first knitted garments for families in need, today’s learners are continuing that legacy —one square at atime.
As Mandela Day approaches, learners are once again pickingup their knitting needles to create blankets forvulnerablefamilies, carrying forward atradition of service that has become partofthe school’sidentity.
This year’s initiative forms part of the school’s ongoing community outreach programme and reflects Collegiate’s long-standing commitment to giving back.
According to the principal, Louise Erasmus, the project embodies the valuesthat have shaped generations of Collegiate learners.
“Our school motto, Facta non verba —Deeds not words —runs like agolden thread through every Collegiate learner,” Erasmus said. “We encourage learners to take part en-
thusiastically in arange of charity and service endeavours. We believe in preparing learnerstocontribute positively to the communities around them.”
She said that MandelaDay offers learners apractical opportunity to put thosevalues intoaction through meaningful acts of service.
Observed annually on July 18, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, Mandela Dayencourages people around the world to devote 67 minutes of their time to communityserviceinhonour of the 67years Mandela dedicated tothe fight for social justice and human rights
Quoting Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Erasmus said, “Doyour little bit of good where you are; it’sthose little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
She added that community outreach helps learners build meaningful connections beyond the school gates while broadening their understandingofthe lives and experiences of others
“Engagement with othersbroadens learners' perspectives as they learn from those whose backgrounds and lived experiences differfromtheir own,” Erasmus said. “Spendingtime working in the local community has adirect positiveeffect on learners, emphasising the benefitsofcollaboration.”
The knitting project also supports the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative,which encourages people to create handmade blankets for vulnerable communities as a tribute to Mandela’s legacy of service.
However,Erasmus said Collegiate’s tradition of knitting for those in need began long beforethe national campaign. “The tradition of knitting for charity at Collegiate dates back morethan acentury,” she said. “Morethan 110 years ago, our learners sent clothing and knitted garments to provide relief to poor and
destitute families during the war
The certificate received by our sistersofold remains areminder of the compassion and generosity shown by those learners.”
She said that legacy continues to inspire learners today. “Our history of action predates the 67 Blankets campaign. It is an indicator of our transformation and the energy of our learners to be of service whenever there is aneed,” Erasmus said.
Over the years, the school’s knitting projects have taken many forms. In 2018, learners, Rachel van derMerwe, Jessica Els and Zeanat Leverzencie, with the help of Rachel’s grandmother, created ablanket in theshape of the SouthAfrican flag as part of the school’s Mandela Day celebrations.
Evenduring the COVID-19 pandemicin2020, the tradition continued despitethe challenges of lockdown, withlearners and supporters
producing and distributing 298 blankets to charities across Gqeberha.
Knitting is just one of several ways Collegiate encourages learners to serve theircommunity. Erasmus said initiatives such as the annual Charity Bazaar, the Carols Service and other outreach projects are designed to foster compassion and a lifelong commitment to helping others.
“The aim is to nurture learners’ compassion and generosity of spirit, instilling an awareness of our duty to others that will remain with them as they progress intolife beyond Collegiate,”she said.
As another Mandela Day approaches, each knitted square is areminder that acts of kindness, however small, can leave alasting impact —continuing atradition of service that has been woven intothe fabric of Collegiate Girls’ High School for more than 110 years.
Siblings Braylon and Leighton Gallant walkedthe runway at Paris Fashion Week PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
As Mandela Day approaches, CollegiateGirlsHighSchoollearners are once againpickinguptheir knitting needlestocreate blankets for vulnerablefamilies PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
BraylonGallant(19).
LeightonGallant (24) wonlocal competitions including Mr WinterLook2024 andMrGqeberha 2025
Knitting is one of several ways Collegiate Girls’High School encourages learners to serve their community
Civic,governmentandyouthleadersbringhopetochildren
HEIDI BOTHA
ON 20 June 2026, the Rotary Club Algoa Bay, the Department of Social Development Motherwell and SCOUTS South Africa handed over much-needed supplies and brandnew school clothes to 12 children, aged 6to14.
This collaborative effort showed how different role players can work together to better the lives of the mostvulnerable in society. The children who benefitedfrom thisinitiative had been livingin temporary church shelters with their families for more than a month at the time, followingthe flashfloods that began on 5May 2026.
Thesefloods resulted in widespread structural devastation across local informal communities, and the children in need are from two of these geographically low-lying areas. With no stormwater drainage, dwellings in Asinavalo (Kamvelihle) –near the Coega industrial perimeter –were entirely inundated by floodwaters.
Nomakanjani is situated in a natural geographic basin running along the R335 Addo Road. Due to the heavy clay soiltobe found here, water was retained for weeks, which consequently left shacks thick with mud and uninhabitable well into June.
theirefforts through funding and structural volunteerism.
Recognising the immediatewinter threat to displaced children, the Rotary Club stepped forward with an exceptionally generous financial contribution of R10,000.
Viathe project’s chosen local community vendor –Thando Bantu School Clothes Supplier –brand-new, high-quality winter tracksuits and shoes weresupplied to the children.
The Algoa Sea Scouts, together with 1stWalmer Scout Group from Gqeberha and 1stCambridge and 1stVincent Scout Groups from East London, led by example by mobilising acommunity collection drive titled “Warm Hearts, Warm Winter”.
They collected second-hand clothing, warmbedding, blankets and toys,which weredistributed to children on the day. Through thisinitiative, they demonstrated practical emergency readiness and astrong commitment to community upliftment and disaster response.
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TheRotaryClub Algoa Bay, the Department of Social Development Motherwell and SCOUTS SouthAfrica handed over much-neededsuppliesand brand-newschoolclothesto12flood-affected children. Fromleft are Luxolo Mjuleni (Nomakanjani Shelter),NeilO’Brien (RegionalCommissioner, SCOUTSSouth Africa:Eastern Cape South),Mariechen Boshoff (AlgoaSeaScouts),NomzamoBangani(SocialWorkManager,DepartmentofSocialDevelopment)andCouncillorZwelandileTsotso (Councillor,Ward53).
Ranging in age from 5to18, the Scoutsalso highlighted theirongoing development as responsible, active and engaged citizens.
Consistentlyserving as beacons of hope, institutionssuch as these providea vital lifeline to those facing hardship, offeringdignity, care andarenewed sense of stability.
Witnessing howmuch good work can come from three distinct entities joininghands to uplift com-
Families whose homes were rendered unfitfor habitation are currently being cared for at the Methodist Ethembeni Society Church and NorawuzanaMinistries ChurchinMotherwell. The humanitarian handover took place at thepremisesofNorawuzana Ministries.
MissFaceoftheBayraises fundshonouringlatesister
THEthird annual Charitea event washosted by Rushana Ahmed in memory of her late sister, Raeesa Ahmed, on 28 June in Gqeberha at abeautifully decorated barnvenue.
Over 270 women attended, making it the most impactfuledition yet.
Shiftingfrom last year’s “Dubai Bling” glamour, this year’s “Street Style” theme honoured how Raeesa lived, bold, authentic and stylish. Guests arrived in contemporary streetwear and were welcomed with live entertainment, signature drinks and warm hospitality.
The programme featured celebrity guest speaker, Raeesah Mekuse, whodelivered amoving address on women’s empowerment and resilience.Her story resonated deeply, motivating attendees to turn challenges into purpose.
Master of Ceremonies Bradley Goldman keptthe energy vibrant throughout the afternoon, while
Woolworths contributedsignificantly as akey sponsor, ensuringevery guest received apremiumgift bag.
In keeping with its mission, the Charitea 2026 raised R33,000, which was officiallyhanded over to Malabar Home for the Aged.
The funds willdirectly support care for the seniorsinthe community.
“The purpose remains unchanged,”saidhostRushana.
“This event is about giving back in honour of my sister Raeesa.
“She lived with love,style and kindness, and that’s thelegacy we’re building. All Iwant is to see loveand kindness allaround.”
The venue was styledinsoft pinks andsparkle, reflecting both elegance and the gentle spirit of thecause.
Withanother resoundingsuccess, Charitea continues to prove that whenwomen unitefor acause, the impactisreal
munities certainly sets an example to us alland deservesrecognition. Throwing themselves into this initiative,the DSDMotherwell ServiceOffice servedasthe professional anchor for the project. They did what they do best: rendering crucial welfare services, they coordinated immediatesocial relief and protection to the victims Drawing upon statutorysocial
frameworks, the team assessed the shelters, identified the most vulnerable families and confirmed the clothing and shoe sizes needed for each recipient.Very importantly, they also ensured that aid wasused exactly as required and distributed appropriately.
The RotaryClub Algoa Bay, consisting of civic, professional and community leaders, dedicated
This inspiring demonstration of local collaborative relief through the concerted efforts of aglobal civic organisation, agovernment department and ahistoric youth development movement emphasises the strengthofteamwork and effective partnership in action.
Let us all commit to using our various resources and skills to support thosefacing challenges with dignity and compassion.
WinterWoollyDrivereachesone-tonnemilestone
THE CommunityChest Winter Woolly Drive,powered by Kelston, has reachedanexciting milestone, collectingits first tonne of winter clothing and blankets just twomonths into the campaign.
The overwhelmingsupport from individuals, businesses and community organisations has enabledCommunity Chest to begin distributingthese much-needed winter essentials to its beneficiaries, ensuring that vulnerable individuals and familiesreceive warmth during the coldest months of the year.
“We aretruly overwhelmed by the generosityshown by our community,” said Colette Theron of CommunityChest. “Reachingour first tonne of donations is an incredibleachievement, butthe need remainsgreat.As winterreaches its peak, we encourage everyonetocontinue donating warm clothing, blankets,shoes and otherwinter essentials.”
Donations can be dropped off at the followingcollection points: allKelston Motor Group dealerships, Pick nPay stores, Walmer Park Shopping Centre,Baywest Mall, BoardwalkMalland The Bridge Shopping Centre Community Chestisalso delighted to announce anew partnership withHowZatLocalsat Baywest Mall. During thecampaign,5%ofevery bill at any of HowZat Locals’ four restaurants will be donated to Community Chest, allowingdiners to support the Winter Woolly Drive while enjoyingameal.
Every donation,nomatter how big or small, helps bring warmth,dignity and hope to thosefacing the harshrealities of winter.
Fromleft are Ranjinee Padayachy (Malabar Home for theAged) and Rushana Ahmed (Charitea host). PHOTO:MOB ENT.PHOTOGRAPHY
Selwyn Willis, CEO of Community ChestEC, with some of thewinteritemsreceived duringthe Community Chest’sWinterWoollyDrive. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Award-winningplaycomestoGQ
AN award-winning theatre production exploring masculinity, identity and the relationship between fathers and sons is set to take the stage at Isithatha Theatre in Walmer.
Living Glory Entertainment’s
Dear Tata… What Makes AMan AMan is aStandard Bank Bronze OvationAward-winning one-man production that examines the question: “What does it mean to be a black man in South Africa in this day and age?”
The production follows ayoung man’s journey as he attempts to reconnect withhis fatherwhilenavigatingpersonal pain, expectations and vulnerability
Through acombination of music, dance and storytelling,the performance explores the challengesfaced by youngmen who often feel unseen or unheard in society.
Founder of Living Glory Entertainment, Mava Gqeba, saidthe productionaims to create asafe space where families can reflect on their
DearTata… What MakesAMan A Man willbeperformed at Isithatha Theatre on17and 18 July
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own experiences and relationships.
“It wasimportantfor me to initiatethe conversation throughtheatre because families could see their own storiesplayedout in aneutral
RotaryClubofPEWest inductnewpresident
The RotaryClub of PortElizabethWest inducted its newpresident, Saras Pather,atarecent gala dinnermarking theannual leadership handover.Outgoingpresident, FredAverdunk, recognised members for their contributionsduringhis term, with several awardspresented on theevening.Assisted by Desray Smethurst, widow of past presidentMel Smethurst, Averdunk presented the MelSmethurst Awardfor outstanding Rotaryservice to Pather.Marelise Lermreceived theLionelMasonAward for dedication to Rotary,while EusenthaPillay and Jarren Gangiah were recognisedwith certificates of appreciation.Presidents of the club’saffiliated high schoolInteractclubs also attended and received cuddlytoys todistributetochildren in needwithin their communities. Pictured are Fred Averdunk handing over the chain of office of theRotaryClub of Port Elizabeth West to Saras Pather PHOTO:SUPPLIED
space,”saidGqeba.“Many fathers have left the show feeling closer to theirsons because the thingswords could not express were conveyed throughperformance.”
Gqeba, aCapeTown-bornsinger, actor,music teacher and theatre practitioner,founded LivingGlory Entertainment with the aimofeducating,inspiring and entertaining audiences.
His passionlies in sharing his knowledgeofthe performing arts with young and upcoming performers.
Theproductionaddresses conversations around masculinity and mental health thatare often avoided in society,while offering audiences an opportunity to engagewith the complexities of father-son relationships.
Dear Tata… What Makes AMan A Man will be performed at Isithatha Theatre on 17 and 18 July.
Tickets cost R100, and discounted rates areavailable forgroups of five or moreatR80 per person. Scholars can attend forR75.
LEFT: Pictured from left are representatives of the Interact clubs with cuddly toys: KyleeSchoultz (DF Malherbe), InamQibi (LinksideHigh), Amyoli Sokutu (Westering High), Aimee VanZyl (Pearson High). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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DiabetesWellness Meeting (PE Branch): Ameeting will be heldatthe Caritas ServiceCentreinWest Street,NewtonPark, today, 8July, at 19:15 for19:30
Fezeka Tsotsobe from ADASSAwill speak about ‘What is dementia and howdoesitaffectfamilies’ ContactMartin/Elizabethon082 5799059or041
3672810
National Quilt Festival: Dias Quilters’Guildare currentlyhostingthe 23rdSANational QuiltFestival at CollegiateGirls’High School until 11 July.The festival will include 104different workshops, lectures on a varietyoftopicsand exhibitions.For moreinfo, visit www.sewawareness2026.co.za
DiabetesWellness Meeting (S’Khona): Ameeting will be heldonSaturday,11July,from 17:30 to 19:00 on the topic‘Diabetesproblems’. ContactSisterPamela Molefeon082 556 6134 forfurther details.
DiabetesWellness Meeting (Malabar): Ameeting will be heldatthe MalabarCommunityCentreMinor Hall in Haworthia DriveonTuesday,14July, at 19:00
Biokineticists Morag Heydenrych and BronwynTaylor will speak about ‘Osteoporosis andBalance’. Contact Surendra Daya on 083653 1491 or 041457 4576
BootSale: The Forest Hill communitywill have aboot saleatCloverCrescent,ForestHill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) on 12 July and19July, from 07:00 to 12:30.ContactIan formoreinfoon081 468 5077
DiabetesWellness Meeting (Springdale): Ameeting willbeheldattheGospelHallonthecornerofGeldenhuys and Olympia Streets on Tuesday,14 July at 19:00
ContactCliveBurkeon083 5009394.
FunRun: The BluewaterBay Surf Lifesaving Club will have their annualfun runon18July,from 14:00 at the club. This is a5km fun event with five‘waterholes’ along the route. The dresscode is red, whiteand/ or black. Entry is R100 per booklet of fiveticketsfor ‘refreshments’ –numbered tickets areallocated to numberedwatering holes 1to5.Under 18s enter at R50, with no booklet.Bring some cash to buysomethingtoeataftertherun.RaffleticketsatR100(cash) willbeavailable.Prizesincludeatwo-nightstayfortwo peopleatthe Knysna Elephant Park andatwo-night stay fortwo peopleatToorwater Spa. Entry forms availableatBWBSLCorper email from elzetvosloo@ gmail.com.Entriescloseat13:55ontheday.Rugbywill be availableona big screen. Forinfo, contactElzet on 072435 4324 or Cathyon082 5715990
AllBlackElegance:EnjoyanafternoonofsmoothSoul andRnBinatimeless,all-blacksetting,withguestsinvitedtodress to impressatBoardwalk ICCon24July, from 18:00.Itwill featuresetsfromtop MetroFMand Radio2000 DJs, alongside DJ Young. Ticketsfrom R200 areavailable from Computicket Aurora Ladies’ Breakfast: Don’t miss the fun at the Aurora Ladies’ Breakfaston25July, at Slipperfields Farmstyle Venue.Dress up,decorateyour tableor bring along acentrepiecetothe theme‘Winter in Wonderland’andentertowin.GinoFabbriwillprovide entertainment.Tickets areR250 per person. The first 80 ladies gettotravelonthe upper deck cruisebus from Aurora with tour guide,Gino Fabbri. Formore infoortobuytickets,contactNickyat0413683180or fundraiser@aurorasa.co.za.
Fete: St Saviour’s Anglican Church at 2VilliersRoad, Walmer will have afete on Saturday, 25 July,from 08:30 to 13:00. All the usual fete goodies, as well as food and drink, atea garden, kids’events, plants,a whiteelephant table, motorbikeridesand morewill be on offer.Outsidevendorsare welcome to setup astall at R100and 5% of their takings. Formoreinfo, contactDacreon071 2140997orRev Sharonon082 7431575.
Karoo-Keur: Moenie Karoo-Keur metDeon Meyer en Coenie de Villiersmisloop by die Nelson Mandela Universiteit Suidkampus Ouditorium op 25 Julie om 14:00endanweerom17:00nie.Dieverhoogproduksie voeg diestories, aangrypende musiek en onvergeetlikeoomblikke uit KarooSuite1enKaroo Suite2:Karoonagte saam. Kaartjiesteen R250per persoon is beskikbaar aanlynbyQuicket of by die NG Kerk Patmos-kantoor by 083258 9860 of 083567 3133. BecomingSouth African: Vafa Naraghi’s‘Becoming South African’is coming to BoardwalkICC foranevening of laughter,insight and thought-provoking storytelling on 31 July,at19:00. Drawing on his experiences
growing up as aPersianboy in Mahikeng andliving acrossSouthAfrica,Vafaexploresidentity,cultureand belonging through sharp wit and heartfelt humour TicketsfromR180 areavailablefromWebtickets Market: Don’t miss the market at the Airforce Museum on 1August, from 11:00 to 18:00. Entry is R5 per person. Formoreinformation, contactElizabethon 081468 5077 Craft, Hobbiesand ToyFair: The fair will take place on 1August,from 08:30 to 13:00atthe Walmer Town Hall in Main Road,Walmer.Therewill be loadsofcraft stalls,dolls,bears,a collectablemodel cardisplay and aLegodisplay.Don’t missout on the tea,coffee and lovelygoodiestoeat.Entryisfree.TheysupportSPCA. ContactJennifer Endemann on 082397 8383. VWSAGolfDay:TheVWSAGolfDaywilltakeplaceon 7August,at the Wedgewood GolfCourse,inaid of the Mr ShakesFoundation. Shotgun startsat12:00.The Four Ball cost is R2,500,and the TeeBox cost is also R2,500.Tobook or formoreinfo, contact Stefan on stefan@steamm.co.zaor078 8005527
JuanBoucher:Thepopularsingerbringshis‘Afrikaans op Toer’tothe stageatBoardwalk ICCon7August,at 19:30.Tickets from R230are availablefromopentickets.co.za
VoiceofCourageFashionShow:Don’tmisstheshow at BoardwalkICC on 14 August,at18:00. Hosted by Boardwalk Hoteland Casino and Camelot Spa, the event will showcase striking runway collections,live entertainment anduplifting storiesthatcelebrate resilienceand empowerment.Proceeds will support YokhuseloHavenandCommunityChest.Ticketsfrom R200 areavailable from Webtickets Robin Pieters-LiveProduction:‘EmpowerHer Resilience’,the liveproduction, will hit the stageatBoardwalk ICCon15August, at 20:00.Robin Pieters will be blending music, storytelling andmotivational speakingtocelebratethestrengthandresilienceofwomen. TicketsfromR200are availablefromWebtickets
The Soil -HeritageFestival: Don’t miss the Afro pop showwith The Soil on 26 September at Boardwalk ICCat19:00. Renowned fortheir soulful harmonies and captivating stagepresence. TicketsfromR250 areavailable from Webtickets
Cash Bingo: Acash bingowill be heldon31October at the West End CommunityCentre(Small Hall) at 14:00.The cost is R150for twoplaying cards.Refreshmentswill be sold.WhatsApp 073375 7405 for tickets
Gqeberha Central Men’sShed: Theymeetevery Mondayfrom10:30to12:00atCaritas,16WestStreet, NewtonPark(betweenTigerWheelandNewtonPark Spar). Amen’s shed is aspace wheremen canrelax gettogether to talk,work together,havea cup of coffeeand create friends.All ages arewelcome.For more info,WhatsApp Willie at 071142 3771 Caritas ServiceCentre: Theywelcome senior citizens to become members. Mealsare availableon order daily. The tearoom is open every second Friday of the month. Trigym, pilates and line dancing fitness sessions areheldMondays to Thursdays. Ablood pressureclinic is available monthly. The Centre also providesalibrary, artsand crafts,canasta,knitting groupsand social outings. The hall at 16 West Street Newton Park,isalsoavailable forweddingsand parties. Contact066 111 2497 Mondays to Fridays,from 08:30 to 12:30
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CityLightsChurch: This family-style,Bible-based churchisaffiliatedwiththeAdvancegroupofchurches.Wemeetevery Sundayat09:30 at The EP BadmintonHallattheendofAlanDriveinWalmerDowns. WhatsApp Dave at 084999 9197for info. Hi’sPlace Developing Centre: Achurch and healing serviceisheldevery Sundaymorning at 09:00.All arewelcome.Directions: DrivefromGqeberha on Old CapeRoad, 1.6kmpastthe Wedgewood GolfCourse entrance, and enter through the gate of Sovereign Foods on the right-hand side of the road.For info, contactPastorChristo Campher at 082515 2294.
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Dancefestivalmarks45thyear
THEmuch-anticipated Nelson Mandela Bay DanceFestivalwill dazzle audiences at the Savoy Theatre from 24 to 29 August 2026, andthis year the love of dancewill be matched by alove of animals as adjudicator andanimal welfare advocate, Brigitte Reeve-Taylor, brings the Dancers Love Dogs spirit to the festival.
Nowinits 45th year since founders Jennifer Abraham andHermione Ballinger, began the celebration, the festival returns as amajor highlight for dancers, teachers andaudiences, which will be offering six days competition, amasterclass for participating dancers and performances that showcaselocal talent and commitment to the arts.
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Pearson High Schoollearner,JoshuaField (17), is making his mark in natural bodybuilding after beingcrowned theEasternProvince Natural BodybuildingAssociation (EPNBA) Under-17 champion at therecentBattleofthe Naturals competition. The Grade10learnerfromBluewater Bay has been training seriously for thepastyear under the guidance and inspiration of his father,former competitive bodybuilder,Edgar Field. Joshua is preparing to represent the EasternCape at theSouth AfricanNatural Development ChampionshipsinJansenvilleonSaturday, 25 July,wherehehopes to keepNelsonMandela Bay and theprovince’s nameflying high.
This year’s festival features 29 studios and 807 registered dancers, producing a record-breaking 1692 performances across genres andage groups; theevent culminates in gala evening on Saturday29 August thatwill present the festival highlights and the awards presentation.
AdjudicatorBrigitte
Reeve-Taylor will bring her international dance experience and beautiful heart, strengthening the nection between the dance communityand animal welfare.
“NMBDF has always been about community, creativity and care and
this year we’re proud to bring those values together by supporting theAnimal Anti-Cruelty League in memory of Linda-Louise Swain,” says Brigitte Reeve-Taylor. In honour of thelateLinda-Louise Swain, abeloved local theatre personality and animal welfare volunteer whose tireless rescue efforts made alasting impact in Nelson Mandela Bay, an Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) donationstationwill be on site throughout thefestival.
Weekendsportsnews,resultsandupcomingfixtures
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VulumziSeniorSecondarySchooltohost
8thAnnualMandelaDay5kmFunRun
ROAD runners, social runners and families are expected to take part in Vulumzi Senior SecondarySchool’s 8th Annual Mandela Day 5km Fun Run/Walk, which will take off in front of its main gate in Motherwell NU 5on25July.
Vulumzi SSS’s local organising committee held ameeting recently in preparation for the event. Principal Nono Quza revealed that theevent was initiallyorganised by their schooltofund-raise for theschool hall and at the same time to celebrate Mandela Day, which is annually celebrated throughout the worldon18 July.
Quza said,“We managed to raise funds fromthis event, so much so that we achieved our goal of building our school hall. Unfortunately, we saw our school being damaged by the recent fierce winds. However, our Mandela Day 5kmFun Run/Walk is organised to promote mass participation, ahealthy lifestyle and to raise funds for the school. Currently, our school has embarked on buildingthe CAT classroom.”
Sergeant Solethu Ndarhala from SAPSMotherwell saidthat the police wouldbevisible to ensure that the Mandela Day 5km Fun Run/Walk takes place without interruption
Additionally, Vulumzi SSS sports manager, Peter Nomatyenge,highlightedthat the community patrollerswould also ensure thatall participantsrun on asafe and injury-free course.
NelsonMandela Bay MetroEmergency Medical Systems subdistrict Carea manager, SithembisoNdima, said EMSwould make their presence and services available for the benefit of the people.
EnviroServ, aSUEZ company, community liaison officer,Zingisa Mabangula, said that the company would continue to sponsor the fun run.“We are going to continue to support the Vulumzi SSS Mandela Day 5kmFun Run/Walk as our partnership with Vulumzi SSS continues to be healthy. We have fantastic prizes that are up for grabs.” Nomatyenge statedthat their staff
andother officials would recordthe results. “We have experienced technical officers whowill make sure all the results are correctly recorded.Furthermore,the event will be fun-filled as thewell-known Motherwell TaeboGroup, under instructor, Mongezi Mqokeli, will entertain the participantsand spectators after the race.Itisgoingto go down to the wireasIkhamvaACathlete, Sinawo Poti, and MotherwellACathlete, Zintle Xonti, look to defend their titles in the senior men’scategory and senior ladies’ category,respectively,”concludedNomatyenge
Individuals and clubs interested in participating in the fun run can contact Vulumzi SSSprincipalQuza at 083 373 9766 during work hours.
Sparks,ChattyMasterssetsightsonthe leaguetitle
TIGHT competition for taking honours in theNelsonMandela Bay Masters &Legends Association League (NMB MAL) continues as SparksMasters and Chatty Masters have managed to keep their unbeaten records.
Log leaders Sparksearned a2-1 victory over VW Masters at Motherwell NU 9Community Groundson Sunday. Sparks, who have 21 league points,have opened afour-point gap over unbeatenChatty Masters. Chatty overcame Villagers 2-1 during theirclash at Motherwell NU 9Community Grounds on Sunday.
Chatty have collected 17 points as they have drawn two games. Villagers have dropped fromfourth place to seventh place.
AmaUnits accumulated an easy 4-0 triumph over UitenhageLegends at Happydale Special School in Algoa Park, while Zwide Masters won on a walkover as Khayelitsha Masters did not turn up for the game
JoeSlovo Masters were held to a2-2 drawbyAlgoa Bus Company at Joe Slovo Sports Field on Sunday. Young Bucks shared a1-1 drawagainst Chathaza All StarsMastersinVeeplaas on Sunday.
Zinyoka BayTigers Masters and Veeplaas Masters played out a3-3 drawatKhwezi Lomso Comprehensive High School. UitenhageMasters thumped PortElizabeth All Stars Masters 7-0inKariega,while Motherwell All StarsMasterslost 2-1to Bay Masters at Motherwell NU 6 Community Grounds on Sunday.
Eleven AttackersMasterslost 0-1 against Walmer Masters at Motherwell NU 6Community Groundson Sunday. Uncedo ServiceTaxi Association defeated Brothers of Peace Masters 2-1atMotherwell NU 6Community Grounds.
Young Pirates Masters went down 2-1toBarcelona Masters at JoeSlovo Sports Field on Sunday.
Sporting ChanceNGO giveschildrena chancetotakepartinsport SCORES of children gathered at
Motherwell Shopping Centretotake part in sportrecently.
During the school holidays, Sporting Chance NGO conducts sporting events whichare intended to introducelearnerstodifferent sporting codes. According to Lindela Notie Dayimani, Sporting Chance programmesequipchildren with sharing, confidence, leadership, unity, teamwork and life skills needed on and offthe field.
Dayimanisaidthat they initially gave forms to 120 schoolchildren to take part in the programmes,but morechildrenwithout forms asked her to allow them to take part.
“We didnot deprivethose children without entryforms of the opportunity, but we allowed them to take part in our programmes.Weallowed only children from the age of sixto13 years to take part,” saidDayimani.
Dayimanisaidthat eight coaches introduced children to soccer and netball and the programme turned out to be aresounding success.
Dayimanithanked Motherwell Shopping Centre management for providing the coaches and the children with food throughout the programme
“I would like to congratulate Motherwell Shopping Centrefor providing food to theparticipants.That, on its own, has helped us to conduct our programmes smoothly. Ourcoaches delivered excellent services to the children, and Icommend them for
their significant role. Theparents areworth mentioning, as they supported their children. Lastly, Iwould like to extend my special thanks to Sporting Chance for their support,” concluded Dayimani
Continental Tyres, Fresenius Kabi keep unbeatenrecordsinNMB-IFA NELSON Mandela Bay-Industrial Football Association (NMB-IFA) log leaders Continental Tyresand Fresenius Kabi have each maintained an unbeaten recordsince the startofthe league season.
ShatterprufeStruandaleGrounds: Continental Tyresincreased their points to 15 after they won on default over Dana, who failed to turn up for their game on Sunday. Shatterprufe Struandale, who shared a1-all draw against Volpeslast Sunday, defeated Key-Pak 2-1 on Sunday. Benteler overcame Shatterprufe Neave 5-3. Saskoclaimed a4-2 triumph over Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd on Sunday.
MôrewagPrimary School Field: Fresenius Kabi settled for agoalless draw against Tenneco Ride Control SA (Pty) Ltd on Sunday. Adient PPC cruised to a4-0 win over Puremby Eberspacher on Sunday. Volpeslost 0-1 against Forvia Port Elizabethon Sunday.
Bridgemead Field: Valeowon on default over Kanu, with ResrgRehau also winning on soft points over Sovereign Foods.Dairy Groupsecured a2-0 triumph over Black Magicon Sunday. TritonExpress snatched a 2-0 victoryover Tradekor on Sunday.
UpcomingfixturesnextSunday: BridgemeadField: 09:00: Key-Pak-Forvia Port Elizabeth
• 10:30:Triton Express– BlackMagic
• 12:00: Continental Tyres-Sasko
• 13:30:Dairy Group–Purem by Eberspacher
MôrewagPrimarySchoolField:
• 09:00: FreseniusKabi-Benteler
10:30:Kanu-Dana
• 12:00: Tradekor -Valeo
• 13:30:AdientPPC -Mondelez
ShatterprufeStruandaleGround:
• 09:00:SovereignFoods–ShatterprufeNeave
• 10:30:BorbetSA(Pty) Ltd–Shatterprufe Struandale
• 12:00: WillardAuto- X–ResrgrRehau
• 13:30:Volpes–FomocoFord
Allegra van Zyl (11) from Carmen’sSchoolofDance,withrescue dogElli e-Mae.
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International adjudicator Brigitte Reeve-Taylor will bring her international dance experience to the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival. PHOTO: SUPPLIED