ECHealthDepartmentunveilsR64millioninvestment
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
THE Eastern Cape Health Department recently announced a comprehensive R64 million investment plan for Dora Nginza Hospital, aimed at establishing a state-of-the-art maternity ward and a centre of excellence for cerebral palsy treatment
The announcement came as part of a broader medico-legal strategy to address the department’s mounting legal challenges whilst improving patient care across the province
EC Health Department spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, explained that the project would transform healthcare delivery at the facility
“The urgent improvements will include enhanced security features and a significant expansion of the maternity ward,” said Kupelo “We are adding more beds and consultation rooms, specifically to eliminate the overflow of pregnant women that has plagued the facility for years ”
According to Kupelo, the department had been grappling with a significant challenge of medico-legal claims amounting to over R40 billion for the past decade, with lawyers particularly targeting cases related to children born with cerebral palsy due to perceived medical negligence during delivery
“These claims have created a substantial contingent liabili-
ty, imposing a severe financial strain of over R3 billion on our department,” Kupelo explained
“The new centres of excellence represent our strategic response to this crisis ”
The department’s strategy involved establishing specialised centres across the province to provide medical care for children born with cerebral palsy
The identified hospitals for this intervention included Madzikane ka Zulu in KwaBhaca, Nelson Mandela Academic in Mthatha, Cecilia Makhiwane in Mdantsane, Dora Nginza in Gqeberha, Butterworth, Frontier, Aliwal North, Uitenhage Provincial, Andries Vosloo and St Elizabeth
At Dora Nginza Hospital specifically, the planned upgrades would transform blocks A and B into a fully-fledged Cerebral Palsy Unit of excellence
“These strategic measures aim to mitigate our medico-legal challenges by significantly improving the quality of care and support provided to affected patients and their families,” Kupelo stated
The spokesperson emphasised that the envisaged improvements would reduce the chances of birth injuries by providing immediate specialised services, including audiology, speech therapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, social workers and dietetics support
“The centre will offer compre-
hensive, multidisciplinary care to children with cerebral palsy through an integrated approach that aims to optimise patient outcomes, potentially reducing the severity of disabilities and improving quality of life,” said Kupelo
He added that by delivering high-quality, specialised care, the department would demonstrate its commitment to best practices, thereby reducing instances of alleged medical negligence and strengthening its defence against future medico-legal claims
The establishment of these dedicated centres signified a proactive shift from merely reacting to legal claims to proactively managing and rehabilitating patients with cerebral palsy Early and appropriate intervention through these specialised services could prevent further complications, minimise longterm care needs, and potentially reduce the quantum of future medico-legal claims
“These state-of-the-art specialised centres will come with improved systems for patient assessment, treatment planning, and record-keeping,” Kupelo noted
“Detailed and accurate medical records are crucial in defending against medico-legal claims ” Health MEC, Ntandokazi Capa, believes that by establishing dedicated centres with clear protocols for care, the department
will enhance accountability and transparency, making it easier to demonstrate that appropriate care is being provided “It has been established that a significant number of medico-legal claims for cerebral palsy arise from alleged negligence during labour and delivery,” she said
The MEC was adamant that while these centres primarily focused on post-birth care, their existence as “Centres of Excellence” would also drive improvements in overall maternal and child healthcare practices within hospitals, aiming to reduce the incidence of birth injuries
“The investment in specialised care signals our commitment to addressing the underlying issues
that contribute to the haemorrhage of funds meant for patient care in our department,” Kupelo added
He described the inclusion of “Family Visitors’ Areas” and services from Social Workers as a significant step in the right direction, recognising the broader impact of cerebral palsy on affected families
“This bold step by the department will help families cope with the challenges, potentially fostering a more collaborative relationship with the healthcare system and reducing the likelihood of them pursuing litigation due to frustration or a perceived lack of adequate care,” Kupelo concluded
The Eastern Cape Health Department recently announced a comprehensive R64 million investment plan for Dora Nginza Hospital. PHOTO: ARCHIVE
NewplayparkbringshopetoHelenvalecommunity
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gary van Niekerk, alongside the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), officially opened the Extension 12 Play Park in Helenvale last week, providing a safe and vibrant space for children, youth, and families in the area
Helenvale, a community that has long been affected by crime and social challenges, will now be experiencing transformation thanks to a R92 million investment from the municipality’s German partners, the KfW bank
The newly opened play park forms part of a larger community upliftment programme that includes the installation of sidewalks and street lighting, the development of sports fields, crèches, youth centres, soup kitchens, and the rehabilitation of existing facilities During the opening ceremony, Councillor van Niekerk emphasised the significance of the project for local residents
“We are restoring dignity, pride and purpose to our communities Our people deserve more than just promises; they deserve action, and this park is proof of that,” he said
Municipal spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, said the MBDA demonstrated its commitment to township development through this initiative, challenging the perception that it only focused on urban centres
Through projects like the Helenvale play park, the agency was making meaningful impacts in township communities across the bay area In agreement, MBDA CEO Anele Qaba said, “This is part of a series of social interventions that are aimed at ensuring that young people are kept in sport and other healthy activities, instead of being in criminal activities ” Van Niekerk explained the park’s strategic placement, “This part of Helenvale, Barcelona, is Nelson Mandela Bay’s highest point, so the view from here is phenomenal I normally come out here when there’s a protest, but today I am pleased to be here for a totally different reason I hope this will be the first of many, not just here, but across the Metro I also just
NMBMissuesover1000titledeeds despitecollectionchallenges
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) said it continues to be one of the leading municipalities in the country in terms of the number of title deeds issued to beneficiaries each financial year However, despite this progress, the Metro still faced a number of persistent challenges
According to a statement, in the past financial year alone, the municipality handed over 1091 title deeds, restoring dignity to families who had never before held legal ownership of property While one might have assumed that every beneficiary would eagerly claim their title deed, this was not the case for various reasons At the time, the municipality held 6370 registered title deeds that had not yet been collected by the intended beneficiaries
This process was not merely an administrative one, it was part of a broader restorative effort aimed at redressing the injustices of land dispossession that occurred during the colonial and apartheid regimes Under the Natives Land Act of 1913, Black South Africans were prohibited from owning or renting land outside of designated “native reserves,” which at the time made up only about 7% of the country’s land This law led to the widespread dispossession and forced removal of countless Black families from land they had lived on and worked for generations
Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, reaffirmed that the title deed programme was a critical, strategic mandate of the municipality’s redress mission “Human Settlements is not just about providing housing, it is about correcting historical injustices The right to land and property ownership is a fundamental pillar of that mission We appeal to all residents and beneficiaries to ensure that they collect their title deeds ”
Reasons for non-collection included, but were not limitedto:
• The beneficiary was deceased,and the family had not applied for a Letter of Authority from the Master of the Court to collect the deed
• The house was being rented out, and the owner no
longer resided in Gqeberha
• Informal property sales had taken place,and the original seller could no longer be located
• Some beneficiaries believed it was safer for the title deed to remain with the Municipality rather than risk loss or damage at home
• There were concerns that someone else might fraudulently use the title deed to claim ownership of the house
In response, the Metro implemented a range of initiatives to encourage beneficiaries to collect their title deeds
Theseincluded:
• Participation in radio talk shows across various stations
House-to-house visits to inform residents that their title deed was ready
• Title deed handover events at multiple community venues, including halls, councillor offices, schools, and churches
• Displaying beneficiary lists at councillor offices and other high-traffic locations
• Political dignitaries hosting handover ceremonies across various wards
• Launch of a mobile application integrated into the official Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality app, allowing beneficiaries to check the status and availability of their title deed under the“Title Deed Status”section in the Housing module
Councillor Thembinkosi Mafana, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, led a dedicated initiative over the past two years known as “Title Deeds Fridays” Through this programme, together with officials, he handed over title deeds to beneficiaries in different wards each Friday He added that, “As a Directorate, we understand the significance of handing over these vital legal documents to our people It’s more than just a piece of paper; it’s a restorative act that plays a significant role in restoring dignity and land tenure rights While we are aware of the challenges, we remain committed to exploring new strategies to reduce the backlog,” said MMC Mafana
want to urge the community to look after this facility, and all other community facilities ”
Local residents welcomed the new park with joy and gratitude, vowing to safeguard the facility and preserve it for generations to come Community leaders expressed hope that the safe recreational space would provide positive alternatives for young people in an area previously known for its social challenges
The R92 million investment from KfW represents one of the most significant development initiatives in Helenvale’s recent history, with municipal officials confirming that additional community upliftment projects have been planned for the coming months
Helenvale, a community that has long been affected by crime and social challenges, will now be experiencing transformation thanks to a R92 million investment from the municipality’s German partners, the KfW bank
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ECschoolsselectedfornationalroboticscompetition
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
A TEAM of talented learners from eight Eastern Cape schools was selected to represent the province at the national robotics competition, scheduled to take place at the Yamaha Theatre in Sandton, Johannesburg, on June 16
The provincial champions, comprising students from Chapman, Gelvandale High School, Lawson Brown, Linkside, Paterson, St James, St Thomas, and Uitenhage High School, earned their spots after demonstrating exceptional skills in robotics, programming, and problem-solving during regional competitions
Kenneth Prins, the Eastern Cape Regional Coordinator, played an integral role in selecting the participating schools and guiding them through their preparation
The young innovators worked tirelessly for months, dedicating countless hours to perfecting their robotics projects and programming skills
“These bright young minds worked tirelessly to earn their spot and were ready to showcase their innovation, teamwork
and tech skills on the national stage,” said a spokesperson for the initiative
“We were immensely proud of their journey and eager to see what they would achieve next ”
As part of their preparation for the national competition, organisers sought community support to provide custom hoodies for each team member, calling on local businesses and individuals to sponsor the team’s apparel
The selection marked an exciting chapter in STEM education for the Eastern Cape, which participated in the Eastern Cape 100 Teams Initiative launched by SpringBotsSouthAfrica
The programme was designed to foster skills in robotics, programming, and critical thinking, with the aim of placing the province on the educational innovation map
According to organisers, the initiative aligned perfectly with South Africa’s broader goals of advancing STEM education and preparing learners for the challenges of a technology-driven world
The programme focused on developing practical skills that would serve students well in future careers across various in-
dustries
Plans to expand the programme to other schools and stakeholders were already in the pipeline
at the time of the announcement, with SpringBotsSouthAfrica welcoming collaborations from educational institutions, businesses, and government entities interested in promoting technological literacy among young South Africans
LocalIrishdancersdazzleinDublin
THE 2025 CLRG World Irish Dancing Championships took place in Dublin in April, showcasing the talent of over 4000 competitors from around the globe.
Representing the top 1% of Irish dancers, these participants competed in more than 50 separate competitions. With 26 countries represented, the championships are often referred to as the “Olympics” of Irish Dance, featuring rotating panels of five adjudicators to ensure fair and thorough evaluations in each round
Among the competitors were six talented dancers from the McWilliams Academy of Dance, proudly representing Gqeberha and South Africa. They are Kate Erlank (10), Alison Rennie (12), Shanna du Plessis (17), Megan Walker (18), Mia Jonker (18) and Em Wedderburn (19).
Jennifer McWilliams, the academy’s teacher, expressed her pride in the dancers’ achievements: “World 2025 in Dublin was an incredible experience for
our dancers, where they competed against the best dancers from around the world in single age groups. Our six dancers all shone on the stage, finishing with commendable results.”
A standout performance came from Shanna du Plessis, who made it to the final round in her age group (ladies’ 17-18) She finished 46th. This achievement marks the highest ever placing for a female South African dancer at the World Championships
Additionally, Megan Walker continued her impressive streak by winning the Aisling Award (ladies’ 18-19) for the highest-placed dancer from a developing country in her age group. This marks the third time Walker has brought this award home.
“It was wonderful to see all the long hours of hard work rewarded at this prestigious event,” McWilliams added, highlighting the commitment and passion that these young dancers bring to their craft.
These learners representing Chapman, Gelvandale High School, Lawson Brown, Linkside, Paterson, St James, St Thomas, and Uitenhage High School, are the provincial champions heading to the nationals in mid June. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
From left are Jennifer McWilliams, Kate Erlank, Alison Rennie, Mia Jonker, Shanna du Plessis, Megan Walker and Em Wedderburn. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Megan Walker receiving her Aisling Award.
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GqeberhaCentralMen'sShed: The GQ Central Men’s Shed meets every Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 at Caritas, 16 West Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha A men’s shed is a space where men can relax get together to talk work together have a cup of coffee and make friends All ages are welcome For info, WhatsApp Willie at 0711423771
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Little Vintage Fayre: The fayre will take place again at Vintage PE,2 St Philips Street,Richmond Hill,on Monday, June 16,from 09:00 to 14:00 Stalls will be selling vintage jewellery bric-a-brac etc Entry is free
SANTAPEAGM: SSANTA PE will hold their 76th annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 25, at Mater Dei CatholicChurchHall,333CapeRoad,from14:00to16:00
Friends of SANTA PE and all interested in the advancement of TB Treatment and the care of those affected by TB will be most welcome Afternoon refreshments will be served Office hours are 09:00 to 13:00 from Monday to Friday Contact number: 0413652255
Garage Sale: The Parsons Hill Community Garage Sale will take place on June 28,from 10:00 to 14:00,in participating streets: Hartley Road Van Niekerk Street Joubert Street and Tucker Street There will be clothes furniture and lots of household goods for sale Follow the garage sale signs to the houses marked by colourful bunting
Clothing Market: Thrift GQ Preloved Clothing Market will take place at the Victoria Park High Schools Thorp Hall, 1st Avenue, Walmer, on Saturday, June 28, from 09:00 to 14:00 A huge selection of quality preloved
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TWO highly respected personalities in South African cricket are expected to make a huge impact at school level in Gqeberha this year
Grey High recently announced that Grant Morgan is the new Head of Cricket at the school This followed after Pearson High last month named Rudi Second as their Head of Cricket These two appointments were widely welcomed Not only will the respective two schools benefit from the expertise of the two gentlemen, but Eastern Province (EP) will hopefully also make use of them somewhere during the cricket season
Morgan is a vastly experienced coach who started his cricket journey at Grey From a
young age, he was a student of the game and also showed leadership qualities
Morgan is a former captain of Grey and EP Schools He was then picked as vice-captain of the South African (SA) Schools side in 1989
Many experts predicted an international career for Morgan at senior level That didn’t happen, maybe because coaching was his passion At senior level, he played 52 first-class matches as a wicketkeeper-batsman before retiring in 2002
Morgan immediately made an impact as a coach In 2008, he was recognised at national level when he was the assistant-coach of the SA u/19 squad Morgan was involved with many teams worldwide after that, including Gauteng,
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TeamsremainwinlessinIFANMB
IT is still a struggle for some teams in the Industrial Football Association Nelson Mandela Bay as they suffer back-to-back losses
Benteler, who have not yet registered a win, lost 5-2 to the struggling Aspen who registered their first win of the season at Union Grounds on Sunday Adient PPC continued with their winless spree as they went down 8-2 to Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd at Union Grounds on Sunday
Forvia Port Elizabeth increased their winless run in their 4-0 loss to Fresenius Kabi at Shatterprufe Grounds on Sunday Key Pak registered their first win of the season after they secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Rehau at Dana Fields on Sunday
The current league winners, Tenneco Ride Control SA (Pty) Ltd, suffered their first defeat of the season as Continental Tyres defeated them 2-0 at Shatterprufe Grounds on Sunday
Other results of IFA NMB:
Kanu 5-0 Hi-Tech Auto
Volpes 2-3 Auto X Willard
Forvia Uitenhage 0-(2) w/o Famous Brands Sasko 2-1 Heineken Distell
Mondelez 0-5 Shatterprufe Struandale
Dairy Group 1-1 Dana Spicer Purem by Eberspacher 2-2 Lumotech
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IT was joy and smiles on the faces of Major Chiefs Sports Club's loyal supporters when their side collected six points from the two games they played over the weekend
The Zwide Football Association (ZWI-
FA) Premier League Stream A league leaders snatched a well-deserved 3-1 win over Mwalimu All Stars FC at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Saturday Amakhosi continued with their winning ways after they delivered a 7-1 defeat to the newly promoted NUBS FC at Gal City Grounds on Sunday Golden Aces FC emerged as victors in their double-header Aces claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Alaska FC at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Saturday Aces secured a hardfought 2-1 triumph over Gal City FC at Gal City Grounds on Sunday Zwide Pirates FC’s Premier League side lost by default to Sophakama FC while their second team went down 2-0 to Real Rovers FC at Young Romans Grounds on Saturday Amabhakabhaka seniors continued with their poor performance in their 3-0 loss to Real Crusaders FC, while their second team succumbed 4-0 to Young Romans FC at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Sunday
Other ZWIFA Premier League results:
Morning Stars FC 2-1 Umanyano Stars FC
Shining Stars FC 4-1 Kuyasa United Brothers FC
Duka Cosmos FC 2-2 Strikers United FC
Shining Stars FC 2-4 Amadamara FC
Mwalimu All Stars FC 5-1 Kuyasa United Brothers FC
Other ZWIFA First Division results:
Hungry Lions FC 2-0 Mwalimu All Stars FC B
Amadamara FC B 0-0 Young Killers FC
Everton FC 1-1 Shining Stars FC B
Real Crusaders FC B 0-6 Zwide Celtics FC Gal City FC 1-2 Hungry Lions FC
Real Rovers FC 2-1 NUBS FC B
Amadamara FC B 1-0 Zwide Celtics FC
INTHESADDLE:Eightracesontheline-up
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FRIDAY the 13th could be your lucky day! Horse racing is filled with superstition, and that is probably why lovers of the sport are always excited about a meeting on Friday the 13th
They get their chance this coming Friday with eight races being run at the Fairview Polytrack in Greenbushes
Superstition that surrounds Friday the 13th traditionally believes the date brings bad luck, but the racing folk are having none of that
They see it as a prosperous day and are always keen to have a flutter on their fancies on this day, especially if the horse carries saddle cloth number 13!
There is no feature race at Friday’s meeting but racing will be exciting and superfast as always on the poly surface
Look out for another bold showing from the powerful stables of top trainers Alan Greeff and Gavin Smith Both are in tremendous form
These two stalwarts have dominated the big Fairview races this season, and it came as a little bit of a surprise that a Western Cape visitor won last week’s feature The Glen Kotzen-trained Greenlitealltheway used his light weight to solidly beat the Greeff favourite First Wish in the Wedgewood Handicap for fillies and mares
Greeff was very happy, though, with the victory of My Best Shot in a Pinnacle Stakes My Best Shot is one of the stars of
the season and has now won 10 of his 16 starts
It is going to be touch and go for My Best Shot to make the final field of 18 runners for Africa’s greatest race, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, on July the 5th The final field will be announced on the 24th of this month, and Greeff said it would be wonderful to have a horse in the July
“My Best Shot is a special horse and to be involved in the July is like competing at the Olympics ”
The last East Cape trained horse to run in the July was Shoes of Silver from the Smith stable That was in 2004 when Shoes of Silver wasn’t disgraced at all when, as a 100/1 shot, he finished midfield Bold Silvano, which was locally bred at Ascot Stud, started his career with Smith but was in the care of Gauteng conditioner, Mike de Kock, when he won the July in 2010
It is an anxious wait for the connections of My Best Shot to see if he makes that final cut, but with only nine Fairview meetings left in the season, it is also anxious times for anyone with title hopes Greeff will retain his East Cape trainers’ title, and Richard Fourie will again be the champion jockey An interesting title race has developed, though, after an unfortunate incident when local jockey Eldin Webber got injured when he was kicked by a horse He was leading the race for the locally based jockeys’ title but won’t be able to ride again this season This title race is now wide open
the Dolphins, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Scotland
Even as a senior coach he was known for his ability to identify young talent When he coached Gauteng, Morgan picked Quinton de Kock at the age of 15 His judgement was proven correct as De Kock stood his ground in his first match and represented South Africa for many years later on
It is clear that Morgan has the knowledge and experience to get the best out of the talented Grey cricketers, but his biggest asset in his new role might be his passion for the game
This will rub off on the youngsters, and exciting times lie ahead
Like Morgan, the 35-year-old Second was also
a wicketkeeper-batsman
He is a former captain of the Warriors Second only recently retired after playing 140 first-class matches in a career spanning across 13 years
He represented the SA A team and was unlucky not to have played test cricket At one stage, he was part of the national squad but didn’t get the opportunity to earn a test cap Second will be tasked to take cricket at Pearson to the next level, but he will also manage the new indoor facility that is taking shape at the Summerstrand school
The school cricket season is not far away, and we can’t wait for another (Rudi) second to see what impact the two exciting appointments will make
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MOTHERWELL Football Association (MOFA) First Division title contenders, Ingwe Stars FC, faced a mammoth task when they defeated the rejuvenated Shining Stars FC 2-1 at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Sunday
In another MOFA First Division encounter, Motherwell Envoys FC overcame the much-improved Manchester United FC 1-0 Envoys secured the victory when Lamla Ngunta found the back of the net with a late goal
Other MOFA First Division results: Motherwell Envoys FC 2-0 Camper United FC Liverpool FC 1-0 Prince Academy FC Lion City FC 2- Young Madrid FC Shining Stars FC 0-2 Eleven Stars FC Seven Sundowns Sports Club 2-0 Eleven Stars FC Young Madrid FC 1-2 Camper United FC
MOFA Premier League results: Young Ideas FC 0-1 Valencia FC
Challenge Middle 12 teams grudge match.
MotherwellRFClosetoAfricanBombersRFC MOTHERWELL RFC supporters were frustrated to see their side lose 15-23 to African Bombers RFC during their Score EPRU Grand Challenge Middle 12 teams grudge match at Motherwell NU
Young Killers FC 0-2 Shining Stars FC B Everton FC 0-0 Mighty Heroes FC Real Crusaders FC B 0-1 Mwalimu All Stars FC B
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