Fourthpyloncollapsesparksoutagefears
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
THE collapse of afourth transmission pylon on akey electricitylineinNelson MandelaBay last week triggered widespread power outages and renewed warnings that furtherfailures could occur if ageinginfrastructure is not urgently upgraded.
Residents acrossseveralsuburbs wereleft without electricity after apylon on the Chelsea–Arlington 132kV line collapsed overnight on Wednesday,11March.
According to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the outage was triggered whena132kV circuit breaker tripped on the transmission line following the collapse Areas affected included Summerstrand, Humewood, Forest Hill, Southdene, sections of South End, Happy Valley and the Boardwalk precinct, as well as Lovemore Park, Miramar, Pari Park, Providentia, Walmer and parts of WalmerHeights.
Member of the MayoralCommittee for Electricity and Energy, Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, Acting City Manager, Lonwabo Ngoqo, and Acting Executive Director for Electricity and Energy, Bernhardt Lamour,visited thesite on Wednesday,11March, to assess the damage.
According to Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate, Retief Odendaal, the incident marks the fourth collapse of apylon on the same line in the past two years.
“Thisisnow the fourth instance of a collapsed pylon on thesame line over the pasttwo years,”hesaid.
Odendaal warnedthat further electricity outages could occur if the com-
promised pylons along the line are not urgently replaced
Days before the incident, Odendaal wrote to Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and Acting City Manager Ngoqo,raising concerns about rusted pylons on the Bushy Park section of the line.
“I note with concern the fact that you have not made funding available in your adjustments budgettoreplace and/or refurbishthe rusted pylons on the aforementioned line,” he wrote.
“You are already in possessionof documentation that states that these pylons are compromised and that they have reached itsdesign life.”
The letter was also sent to Minister of Electricityand Energy,KgosientshoRamokgopa, and Eskom acting group chief fordistribution, Agnes Mlambo, calling for intervention to ensure the electricity supplyline servingthe metro is secured
Following the latest collapse, Odendaal said he met Mnqokoyion sitetodiscuss the funding required to replace the compromised pylons.
“She indicated that they needed R33 million to R35million for the job and thatthey simply didn’t have the money,”hesaid.
According tothe municipality,technical teams had alreadyinspected the affected electricity line earlier last week after identifying structural concerns on several pylons.
“Following that inspection, the municipality began initiating the required procurement and budgetprocesses toprioritise urgent repairs on the affected infrastructure,” the metro said.
“Unfortunately, one of the pylons collapsed overnight before the sched-
uled intervention work could begin.”
An emergency repairprogramme has since been activated, with contractors instructed to accelerate the work.
Meanwhile, the municipality said it had noted correspondence reportedly submitted by acivilsociety coalition to President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding infrastructure and service delivery challenges in the metro.
In astatement, the municipality said it respected the constitutional right of residents and civ raise concerns about service delivery
The metro acknowled son Mandela Bay significant service particularly in relation tricity,water and structure.
“These challenges to the city and across many municip ly,” the municip
ThousandsexpectedforEastern Cape’slargestEidprayerinMalabar
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
THOUSANDS of worshippers are expected to gather in Malabar this weekend for what is expected to be the largest Eidprayer gathering in the Eastern Cape,marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan
According to local religious leader Sheikh Waseeullah Desai, the holy month beganon 19 February and concludeswith the sighting of the new moon that signals thestart of the Islamicmonth of Shawwaal,when Muslims across the world celebrate Eid.
“Ramadanisthe most sacred month for Muslims where more than onebillion Muslimsworldwide devote themselves to theAlmighty Allah through fasting,prayer, charity and kindness,” Desai explained
He said theperiod of fasting and prayer providesanopportunity for reflectionand spiritual growth.
“Prayer and fastingduring this month are opportunities that everyMuslim longs for throughout the year. It is atimewhere Muslims can reflect and gain closeness to theAlmighty Allah,”heshared.
Eidcelebrationswill begin witha largecon-
gregational prayeronSaturday, 21 March, at the open-air mosque on Bramlin Road in Malabar, where between 3000 and 5000 congregants areexpected to attend Worshippersare anticipatedtotravel from acrossGqeberha to takepart in the prayer.
Desai said thegathering will be oneofthe mostsignificant Eid congregations in the province.
“Saturday’sEid celebration at theopen-air mosque in Malabarwill be thelargest MuslimEid prayerinthe Eastern Cape,with congregants attending from across Gqeberha,” he said.
The programme will include areligious lecture focusing on guidelines forEid celebrations and the significance of theday in Islam.
“Eid is oneofthe symbolic featuresofIslamand the Prophet Muhammad,peaceand blessings be upon him, encouragedMuslims to attend the Eid prayer in theopen,” Desai added.
Due to the expected number of worshippers attending the prayer, motorists travelling through Malabar may experience temporary traffic congestion in theareasurrounding Bramlin Road on Saturday morning.
The municipality added that it remains open to engagement with civilsociety, business and other stakeholders and encouraged continued participation in collaborative platforms aimed at improving infrastructure and service delivery in the metro. It also said it continues to invest in reliableand sustainable electricity infrastructure, with R213
million allocated in the 2025/26 budget to strengthen the Electricityand Energy Directorate.
“These investments support critical upgrades across the metro, from electrifying informal settlements and reinforcing networks, to upgrading transformers, improving data systems, and equipping teams with the tools they need to respond quickly.”
Residents across severalsuburbswere left without electricity aftera pylon on theChelsea–Arlington132kVlinecollapsed overnightonWednesday, 11 March.
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Activisttocycle1200kmtoraiseawarenessofGBV,childabuse
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
A1200km cycling journeyisunderway as 19-year-oldactivistMivuyoQabo travels fromGqeberha to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in abid to raise awarenessabout gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence and child abuse
Qabo, founder of the Mivuyo Qabo Foundation, launched his campaign titledCycle for Change: Protect theChild, which will see him cycling acrossseveral parts of the country over the next week.
The journeyforms part of his effort to drawnationalattention tothe ongoing challenges faced by womenand children affectedbyviolence, whilealsoencouraging communities to becomemore actively involved in prevention
Originally from KuGompo City(previously known as East London) but now living in Gqeberha, Qabo said the campaign was inspired by the experiences of people around him
“I’m not someone who has familywho experienced GBV, butIdohave friends who grew up in homeswhere violence was present,” he shared with the PE Express
“Whenyou look at the statistics,there are more men abusing women than women abusing men. That’s whyI believe we need to start working withyoung people and changing the way boys grow up and viewrelationships.”
Qabo mentors youngboys throughdiscussions about social normsand healthy behaviour, encouraging them to reject violence and respectwomen.
He believesprevention must start early.
“Withadults, there is often very little we can do to change behaviour, butifwe work with the younger generation, we can start changing attitudes,” he said.
Qabo completed matric last year and is currently taking time to improve his resultsbefore pursuing further studies next year.
He relocated to Gqeberhain2022 due to his mother’s work. Although he is not aprofessional cyclist, Qabohas spent the pasttwo months
preparing physically for thedemanding journey
“I’ve been training at Metro Gym for enduranceand stamina.I train about three to fourtimes aweek,” he shared.
The ride will notbeeasy, he admitted, butthe challengeitself carries symbolic meaning
“The 1200km journey represents the painand strugglespeople go through every day when they experience GBV. It’s away of showingthatthe fight against violenceislongand difficult.”
The campaign was originally scheduled to start on Wednesday (11 March) but had to be delayedtoMonday (16 March) when abicycle sponsor withdrewsupport. Despite thesetback, Qabo remainsdetermined to complete the journey.
The routewill take him throughPortAlfred, KuGompo City andKomanibefore continuing towards Pretoria.
While his initialplan was to complete theridealone, five additional cyclists have sinceoffered to join him along parts of theroute
Qabo hopestoreach theUnionBuildingsaround Human Rights Day, where he planstohandovera memorandumtothe Presidential Office calling forstronger action andgreaterprotection for women andchildren.
However, he shared that completing the journey safely remains thepriority
“This is notarace.Ifittakes longer than planned,evena month,the message is still themostimportantpart,” he said
The MivuyoQabo Foundation was established in 2022 afterheorganisedaboychild seminarathis formerhighschool in theEastern Cape
Sincethen, thegroup hashostedmentoring sessions andcarried outsmall charity initiatives, includingdonating clothing andhygienepacks to thoseinneed.
ACSArelaunchesSTEM programmeatWalmerHigh
SHANTI JAFTA
AIRPORTS Company South Africa (ACSA) has relaunched its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme at WalmerHigh School in Gqeberha, aimingtostrengthen academic performance while encouraging learners to pursuecareers in the aviation sector.
The initiative,drivenbyACSA’s Socio-Economic Development (SED) unit,was relaunched on February 27 and forms part of thecompany’s broader effort to develop aviation-relatedskills in communities surroundingthe airport
AccordingtoACSA, the programme has coincidedwith improved matric results at theschool
Walmer High achieved a95.4% pass rate in 2023, whichincreased to 96.2% in 2024 and further to 96.6% in 2025.
Thenumber of learners writingmatric also grewfrom 196 in 2023 to 212 in 2024 and 291 in 2025.
ACSA groupspokesperson, Ofentse Dijoe, said theresults demonstrate theprogramme’s impact on learners
“Reflecting on the exceptional 2025 matric results, this indeed highlights theSTEM programme’s tangible contribution and results-drivenimpact on thelearners of WalmerHigh School,” said Dijoe.
to createapathway forlearners interested in aviation careers.
“In pursuit of building aviation-related skills, inspiring more learners to explore STEM-related subjects can support our drivetopromote careers in theaviation sector,” he said He addedthat many aviation careers require strong foundations in STEMsubjects.
“Various career options within aviation require afoundation in STEM-related subjects, forexample,aviation operations, aviation safetyand security, environmental management,and flight planning,” said Dijoe.
Walmer High School wasselected as the pilotschool because of its proximity to the airport,with ACSA focusing its development initiatives on surrounding communities.
“ACSA is abeliever in theidiom ‘charity begins at home’. Our SEDstrategy is centredonprioritising thesurrounding airport communities,” Dijoe said The programme also links to ACSA’s Sakhisizwe Bursary Scheme. Currently,34studentsare funded through thescheme, including 24 continuing studentsand 10 first-year students. According to Dijoe, bursary recipients have gone on to graduateinvarious aviation-related fields
communities,”
The programme has now expandedtoincludeGrade 10 learners. Through ACSA’s implementingpartner, JB Education,learners in Grades 10 to 12 receive extra tutorial classes, study materialsand examination preparation in subjectssuch as science, mathematics, mathematical literacy and accounting. Dijoe statedthatthe initiativeisintended
(Airport Manager,Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport)speakingatthe STEM Programme relaunch. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
said. ious aviation-related fields. the Sakhisizwe Bursary students have
“Through theSakhisizweBursary Scheme, studentshave graduated in various fields within theaviation industry, ranging from finance, engineering and information technology to infrastructure planning services, environmental services and being apilot,” he said ACSA said thecombined initiatives form part of its broader strategy to developskills and increase participation in South Africa’saviation sector.
ACSA group spokesperson, the learners Walmer High
Dijoe
Mivuyo Qabo is cycling from Gqeberha to Pretoriawiththe aimofraising awareness on GBV andchild abuse. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Teenracertargetsglobalpodium
AT just 14 years old, Gqeberha-bornkarting sensation Aashay Naguraisalreadymaking wavesinthe competitiveworld of motorsport.
Later thisMarch, the Eastern Cape prodigy will representSouth Africa onthe international stage at the prestigious Championsofthe Future Academy series in the United Kingdom. Aashay will race across four renownedcircuits—Silverstone Circuit,PFI KartCircuit, Larkhall Circuit in Scotland and Wilton Mill Kart Circuit —competing against some of the world’smostpromising youngdrivers
He currentlydrivesfor Kokoro Racing Academy, affiliated with Kokoro Performance in the UK, whilealsocompeting locally in the OKJ classofthe ROK Cup South Africa championship.
Aashay’s passion for racing began at home
behind the wheel of virtualcarsonhis PlayStation.What startedasa hobby quickly evolved intoaserious ambition.
Determinedtoturn his dreaminto reality, he began saving by doing extra chores around the house. Withhis first simulator steering wheel and headset,his dedication only grew.
His firstmajor step into real racing came through afundraising raffle, whichallowed him to purchase aused go-kartand safety equipment, launching his karting career at the age ofnine.
Nowhomeschooled to accommodate hisdemandingschedule, Aashay begins his dayat 5:30 am with gym training,followed by simulator sessions,track practice and online schooling,before finishing the day with another workout.
Despitehis young age, Aashay hasalready
Localchessprodigyneedssupportto competeatSAjuniorchampionship
ATALENTED young chess playerfrom HillsideTechnical High School is appealing for financial assistance after qualifying to represent the province at aprestigious national tournament.
Jait Booysenhas secured aplace in theSouth African Junior ClosedChess Championship 2026, which will take place in Rustenburg,North West Province. The championship brings together the country’s top junior chess players, with winners often going on to represent South Africa at internationalcompetitions.
According to Hillside TechnicalHigh School principal, Nithyl Paulsen, the teenager has shown remarkable dedication to the game despite facing financial and social challenges.
“Jait has demonstrated exceptional commitment, discipline andtalent in chess, earning aplaceamong the top tiers of the provincial rankings,” Paulsen said TheUnder-18 learnerisanactivemember of the school’schess programmeand regularlyattends training sessions and local tournaments to improve hisskills againsthighly rated opponents
“Despite financial and socialchallenges, Jait has consistently workedhard and showngreat determinationtoimprove his game,” Paulsenadded.
Paulsensaidrepresenting the province at the national championshipisa significant achievement and could inspire other learners, from any background,topursue theirtalents.
“Representing the provinceisa prestigious honour that canmotivate other young people to believe in their potential andstrive for excellence,” he said However, Booysen’sparticipation depends on securing financial supportto cover travel and accommodation costs forthe five-day event.
The estimated expenses include R1 400 fortransport, R4 750 foraccommodation at Kgaswane Country Lodgeand R1 230 formeals, bringing the total cost to approximately R7 380. The school is appealing to businesses, organisationsand community members whomay be able to assist the promising young player in achieving his goal of competingatthe nationallevel
“Any contribution willmakeasignificantdifference in enabling Jait to participate in the championshipand continue pursuing hispassionfor chess,”Paulsen said.
Those willing to contribute or sponsor Booysen cancontact Paulsha Plaatjies on 071 530 3939.
delivered standout performances nationally and internationally:
• Winner –2024PortElizabethMini ROKNational Event
• 3rdOverall –2024IAMEInternational Final,South Garda,Italy
3rdOverall –2025Northern Regional ROKSeries (OKJ Rookie Season)
• 5thOverall –2025ROK CupSouth AfricanNationals (OKJ),despitemissing theopening event
Earlier this year, he travelled to Sweden for specialised driver training on afrozenlake part of hispreparationfor afuturemove into circuit car racing in 2027.
International races will be live-streamed on YouTube, offering valuable exposurefor potential partners and sponsors.
“Every race is achance to learnand improve. My dream is to race professionally one day and
represent South Africaatthe highestlevel of motorsport,” saidAashay.
Currently competing without major commercial sponsorship, hisinternational campaign presents aunique opportunity for brands lookingtosupportone of South Africa’smostpromising young talents.
2026RaceCalendar
Aashay’s 2026 season includes both local and international competition:
• 20 March–ROK Cup Nationals, RedStar Raceway, Mpumalanga
• 28 March–Champions of the FutureAcademy,Silverstone Circuit,UK
• 10 May–ROK Cup Nationals, iDubeRaceway,KwaZulu-Natal
• 15 May–Champions of the FutureAcademy,PFI Kart Circuit,UK
Join Community Chest’s Easter charity drive to collect Easter eggs for underprivilegedchildren in our community.You cantakepartbydroppingoff Easter eggs at participatinglocations: Panarotis,RocoMamas, Spur,and John Dory’satBaywestMall, or at thePEExpress office in Ivor Benn Close,Fairview.In appreciationofyour generosity,donors will receiveaR50
HowZat Locals voucher! Help us bring joyto children thisEaster.Picturedare Clarissa Le Grange, Lereko Lehlehla, andXolelwaJacobs from Biloxi Spur at Baywest Mall
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Jait Booysen has secured aplace in theSouthAfrican Junior Closed Chess Championship2026. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Kragtigetoneelstukdraboodskapvanhoop
WILLEMIEN GREEN
DREAMS of Anne Frank is ’n aangrypende en kragtige toneelstuk wat eersdaagsdeur die Hoërskool Theodor Herzl in Gqeberha aangebied word.
Met dié toneelstuk word ’n boodskap van hoop, veral virjongmense, in ’n wêreld vanonsekerheid oorgedra.
Die boodskap beklemtoondat ditnie saakmaak hoe donker die wêreld lyk nie, die lig, drome en stemme van die jeug kan nooit gedoof word nie.
Die stuk speel af in Amsterdam tydens die onstuimige en vreesaanjaende TweedeWêreldoorlog en neem die toneelgangerop’n reis deur die oë van Anne Frank, ’n jong meisie wat bekend is daarvoor dat sy ’n dagboek gehou het tydens die angswekkende tydperk toe haar familie van die Nazi’s moes wegkruip.
Die stuk moet egter nie verwar word met The Diary of Anne Frank wat deur Frances Goodrich geskryf is nie.
Met Dreams of Anne Frank word hierdie jong skrywer se drome, hoop en vresevanuit’nmeer ek-
Ella
Scheepers as AnneFrank.
FOTO: VERSKAF
spressionistiese perspektief ondersoek
Glorieryke droomlandskappe gepaardgaande metdikwels absurde gebeuregee ’n aangrypende blik op wathierdie kosbare jong meisie
Môrewag Primary’s head learners
MôrewagPrimarySchool’sheadleadersfor2026are,fromleft,MichealaFortuin (deputy head girl), Muhammed Ahmed (head boy),SkyeAndrews (head girl), Birnethin Minnaar (deputy headboy) and JaydenFiyado (deputyhead boy). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
se lewe moes gewees het. NiquiCloete-Barrass, dieregisseur vandie toneelstukenwat deur Candice Parkin diemusiekregisseur bygestaan word,het hiermee ’n musikale landskap vandie skrywer Bernard Kops se insiggewende boek opgetower.
Liedjies oordrome soos Dream aLittleDream (The Mamasand the Papas), Don’t Dream Its Over (Crowded House), IHave aDream (ABBA) en meer word ingesluit. Een vandie temaliedjies is ook deur ’n voormalige Theodorian, Raymond West gekomponeer.Dit is juisdie kombinasie vandié wel bekendeliedjies met ’n oorspronklike komposisie deur ’n oud-leerder, wat wyshoe dieproduksie nie net ’n hervertelling is nie, maar ’n kreatiewe herinterpretasie wat die jeug se stemme en dromebeklemtoonis.
Chireen Stronach, ’n welbekende choreograafhier in dieBaai,het dietalentvolle toneelspelers met fassinerendebewegingsnommers toegerus.
Die kreatiewe beligtingsontwerp is diebreinkind vanDavid Limbert.
Cloete-Barrass is uiters trots op haarjong rolverdeling
“Hulle hetso’nvolwassenheid, empatie en kreatiwiteit getoon,” sê sy. “Die sensitieweeneerbiedige manierwaarophulle hierdiekomplekse stuk omhels het, is verstommend. Daar hetsommer ’n hegte ‘familieband’ tussendie groep jongmense gevorm.”
Ella Scheepersspeeldie titelrol in hierdie produksie,terwyl haar ma,Karen, dieselfde rolin The Diary of Anne Frank toe sy nogop skool was, gespeel het. Ditbied gevolglik ’n besondere generasieverbindingensimboliesediepte aan diestuk.
“Ons gebruikselfs dieselfde dagboek wat my ma gebruikhet!” sê Ella met grootopgewondenheid Die stuk het’nouderdomsbeperking vanPG10, en bevat hardegeluide, flikkerende ligte en politieke simbolewat sensitiewekykers aanstoot kan gee.
Dreams of Anne Frank word op Sondag 22 Maartom18:00, Maandag23tot Donderdag 26 Maart om 19:00enopVrydag 27 Maart om 15:00 in dieHoërskool TheodorHerzlseskoolsaalaangebied. Die kaartjies kos R150 perpersoon of R120 vir besprekings van20of meerenkan deur Quicketgekoop word
WestEndPrimary’sheadprefects
The newly elected head prefects of West End Primary School are, from left,Achuma Kwayiyo(deputy head boy),DarrianMarimuthoo(headboy), YolandaBlignaut(principal),Lezaan Redcliffe(head girl) and NasreenKikia (deputyhead girl). Thisyear,the schoolhas decidedthat the head prefectswillwear blazers to show offtheirleadershipand what theyhaveachieved. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
DIARY| DAGBOEK
Gqeberha Central Men’sShed: Theymeet every Mondayfrom10:30to12:00 at Caritas,16 WestStreet,NewtonPark(betweenTigerWheel andNewtonPark Spar).Amen’s shedisa space wheremen canrelax, gettogethertotalk, work together,haveacupofcoffeeandcreatefriends. All ages arewelcome.For moreinformation WhatsApp Willie at 071142 3771 Caritas ServiceCentre: Caritas welcomes senior citizenstobecome membersand enjoy friendlycompanionship andmakefriends.Meals areavailableonorder daily. The tearoom is open every second Fridayofthe month. Trigym, pilatesand linedancingfitness sessionsare held Mondays to Thursdays.A blood pressureclinic is availablemonthly.Thereisalsoalibrary,artsand crafts,canasta,knitting groupsand socialoutings.The hall at 16 West Street,NewtonPark, is alsoavailablefor weddingsand parties. Contact 066 111 2497 Mondays to Fridays from 08:30 to 12:30
Backto80sParty:Don’tmissavibrantnightof funnyman Gino Fabbri,iconic 80shitsfromCentrestage,and exciting auction items —all in aid of the Cheshire Home Summerstrand.It will take placeatCentrestage in BaywestonFriday, 20 March. Doorsopen at 18:30 andthe showstarts at 19:30.Tickets at R250per person(which include snacks) areavailableonlinefromQuicket Therewill alsobeacashbar.Contact Deidreat 083 500 0818
Let’sThriftAgain Market: The market will take placeatthe Walmer Town Hall on Sunday, 22 Marchfrom09:00 to 13:00.There will be a variety of stalls,includingbric-a-brac,clothing, artsandcrafts,antiquesandcollectables,plants, Tupperware, silver jewellery andfood stalls.To book your spacefor R50per stall, WhatsApp 082 227 7073.
ThriftGQPrelovedClothing Market: The market will be at Mill Park Bowling Club in College Drive, Mill Park, on Saturday, 28 Marchfrom 09:00 to 14:00.A hugeselection of qualityprelovedclothing at affordableprices will be available.Contact 082 8577 563. Craft,Hobbies and ToyFair: The fair will take placeon28March from 08:30to13:00atthe Walmer Town Hall in Main Road, Walmer.There will be loads of craftstalls,dolls,bears,a collectablemodel cardisplay,a Lego display,tea,coffee andgoodiestoeat.Entryisfree.ThemarketsupportsSPCA. Contact Jennifer Endemann at 082 3978383.
RELIGIOUS:
City LightsChurch: This family-style,Bible-based church is affiliated with the Advance group of churches. We meetevery Sundayat 09:30atThe EP Badminton Hall at the end of Alan DriveinWalmer Downs.WhatsApp Dave at 084 999 9197for moreinfo. Hi’s PlaceDeveloping Centre: Achurch and healingserviceisheldevery Sundaymorning at 09:00.All arewelcome.Directions: Drivefrom GqeberhaonOld Cape Road, 1.6kmpastthe Wedgewood GolfCourse entrance,and enter throughthe gate of SovereignFoods on the right-hand side of the road. Formoreinfo, contact Pastor Christo Campher at 082515 2294. HealingMeeting:Thenexthealingmeetingwill take placeonSaturday, 11 April at 10:00 in Hall 4 of the Word of Faith Christian Centreonthe cornerofWilliamMoffetExpresswayandLillyStreet, MangoldPark.All welcome,freeofcharge. Send your Diary entriestopeexpress@novusmedia.co.za. The deadline is Thursday at 16:00.EntriesmaybeinEnglishorAfrikaans
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DATEDATPORTELIZABETH on 25 February2026 Applicants ELLIOTLUVOKAWE as Representative in the Estates of the Late MATTHEWSNKOSINI KAWE andALICE THOBEKA KAWE C/O ZMATIWANE ATTORNEYS Office22, 2ndFloor, Harmony Building CnrGraham&Market Streets, North End, PORT ELIZABETH info@zmatiwane.co.za 041484 4219 /083 5269200
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LOST OR /DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of a certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T17199 /1997CTNpassedbyTHE MUNICIPALITYOFTHE CITY OF PORT ELIZABETH in favour of THABO STEVEN, Identity Number 431226 5459 08 6, Unmarriedin respect of certainERF 6229 WALME R, in th e Municipality andDivision of Port Elizabeth, Province of Eastern Cape which hasbeen lostordestroyed. All person having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writingwith the RegistrarofDeeds:Eastern Cape at QONCE withintwo weeks after the date of the publication of this notice.
DATED at PORT ELIZABETH this the 10th day of MARCH 2026
Applicant BS TE PH EN –Representative in the Estate Late THABO STEVEN C/o ZONKE BUDAZAINC ATTORNEYS
78 CAPE ROAD, MILL PARK, PORT ELIZABETH info@zonkebudaza.co.za 041– 3730053
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Master's Reference: S27/ 2022
Notice is hereby giventhat the Second Supplementary Fourth &Final Liquidation & Distribution account willlie forinspectionatthe Office of theMaster of the High Court, Port Elizabeth for the periodof14(fourteen)days as from and includingFriday, the 20th of March 2026. CO-TRUSTEES: CBStC COOPER &ANNDYAMARA
ASecond(General) meeting of Creditors willbeheld on Wednesday, the 15th of April2026at14h00 at the Masterofthe High Court Port Elizabeth, for the following purposes: 1. to prove claims; 2. to receive the Liquidator's Report; and 3. to pass Resolutions and directions LIQUIDATOR: ARTHUR JOHANNES
c/o CK INSOLVENCY,RESTRUCTURING &RECOVERY PRACTITIONERS PO Box 27 Bloemfontein 9300 Tel051 4036648
Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to ap- ply for the issueofacerti- fied copy of DeedofTrans- fer No. T27605/1974CTN passed by Community Development Board,infavour of MavisEssen, (Born Johnson on 6th May,1929,and married by antenuptial contract to Shee Moi Essen) ANC.No. 1617/1950, in respectofErf 1762 Kabega,Inthe Nel- son Mandela Bay Metropo- litan Municipality,DivisionofPort Elizabeth, Provinceofthe Eastern Cape, which has been lost or destroyed. Allinterested personshaving objection to the issue of such copy are hereby requiredtolodge the samein writing with theREGISTRAROFDEEDS:EASTERN CAPE at QONCE situate at 113Alexander Road, King Williams Town within two
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply forthe issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T14486/1995CTN passed by ELSIE ELIZABETH HILDEBRANDT,Identity No 3412180002 00 2, Unmarried in favour of VINCENT GARY COLVILLE, Identity Number 580925 5165 00 2and LATRECIA COLVILLE,Identity Number 6404170173007,Married in community of property to each other,inrespect of certain land described as: ERF2324MOUNT ROAD, NELSON MANDELABAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, DivisionofPORT ELIZABETH,PROVINCEOF EASTERN CAPE which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection of the issue of such copy arehereby requiredtolodge the same in writingwith the Registrar
Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of acertified copy of Deed of Transfer No. T9917/2022CTN passedby TheRepresentative in the Estate Late NOSINDA LIZZIE TYUMBU, Number 714/07 in favourofGLADMAN VUYANI MAKAYA,Identity Number 6308155647085 andNOTEMBATHENSINA MAKAYA, Identity Number 6301060561087,Marriedin Community of Property to each other,inrespect of: ERF29857 IBHAYI, in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, DivisionofPort Elizabeth, Province of the Eastern Cape which hasbeenlost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy arehereby required to lodge the same in writingwith the Registrar of Deeds:Eastern Cape at Qoncewithintwo weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at PORT ELIZABETH 10 NOVEMBER 2025 RSE INC.
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of a certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T84980 /1998CTNpassedbyTHE REPRESENTATIVEINTHE ESTATE OF THELATESIPHO CRESWEEL DAILE –ESTATE No. 353/94 in favour of THEMBEKARUTHDAYILE, Identity Number 661101 0487 08 8, Unmarriedin respect of certainERF 7657 MOTHERWELL,Inthe Municipality of Port Elizabeth, Division of Uitenhage Province of Eastern Cape which hasbeenlost or destroyed.
All person having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writingwith the RegistrarofDeeds:Eastern Cape at QONCE withintwo weeks after the date of the publication of this notice. DATED at PORT ELIZABETH this the 09th day of MARCH 2026
Applicant TRDAYILE C/o ZONKE BUDAZAINC ATTORNEYS
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DEED Notice is herebygiven in termsofRegulation68of theDeedsRegistries Act, 1937, of theintention to applyfor theissue of a certifiedcopy of Deed of Transfer No. ST 19130 /1997CTNpassedby
JOHANNES GERHARDUS
JORDAAN, IdentityNumber 260902 5060 00 1and
WILHELMINA JOHANNA
JORDAAN, Identity Number
440513 0079 00 4, Marriedin community of property to each other, in favour of NICO
FOURIE, Identity Number 390827 5062 00 9and
MARGARETHA JACOBA
FOURIE, IdentityNumber 421103 0056 00 5, Marriedin community of property to each other,inrespect of a unit consisting of (a)Section No. 21 as shown andmorefully describedon SectionalPlanNo. SS 468 /1996 in the scheme known as MORESTANDHOF in respectofthe land and building or buildingssituated at Humewood in the Municipality of Port Elizabeth,ofwhich section thefloor area,according to the said SectionalPlanis45 (FORTY FIVE)Square Metresinextent which has been lost or destroyed. All interestedpersons having objectiontothe issue of such copyare hereby required to lodge thesame in writingwiththe Registrar of Deeds: EasternCapeat Qoncewithintwo weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
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Youngparkverstommet 18stoeiersinOP-span
HANNESSCHOEMAN
DIE Laerskool Youngparkindie
Baai het opnuut die oë laat rek deurdat ’n verstommende 18 van sy leerders in die OP-span ingesluit is wat op 27 en 28 Maart aan die Suid-Afrikaanse strandkampioenskappe op Jeffreysbaaideelneem.
Wat dié prestasie só merkwaardig maak is dat die leerders net ses maande gelede aan die sport bekend gestel is. “Ja, dis verstommend, maar ’n bewys van die ontsaglike talent by ons skool.Tydens die vorige naweek se OP-proeweinons sandpithet ons stoeiers behoorlik na ’n hoër rat oorgeskakel
en gewys ondanks ’n gebrek aan ervaring dat hulle goed genoeg isomdie land se bestes aan te durf,” sêdie afrigter, JP Botha.
“Ons as onderwysersbarsvan trots. Hier leef elkestoeier sy passie behoorlik uit.Hulle mis geen oefensessie nie en oefen gereeld met groot oorgawe. Hulle vra ook gereeld vrae en raad hoe om hul tegniek te verbeter.”
Botha sê hulle sit diemoeite en ure in die sandpitinenis’n belewenis om hulle dop te hou.
Hy sê hy verwag uitstekende vertoningsvan ’n hele paar stoeiersen glo as onbekendes sal sy stoeiers die X-faktor na die kampioenskappe bring
Youngpark se stoeierswat die OP
die eerste keer sal verteenwoordig,is: Seuns: Diego Kohl,Hlumolwakhe Mpanda, Imange Nkosiyaphantsi, Mogamat Demaine, Wonel'umusa Davashe, Uyintando Magoqoza,Nikolai NdyovaenUlwazise Ndlovu.
Meisies: Skyler Johnson,SiyemaMzalazala,AlunamdaJuda, AchumaKopsani, LafezwaNtakwetu, Elethu Ntakwethu, Keanah-Lee Plaatjies,Hlumanande Mbaba, HlelolenkosiMbaba en HlelokhuleMbaba
“Die Jeffreys-toernooiisons wegspringplek. Daarnabegin ons voorberei virdie Suid-Afrikaanse Grieks-Romeinse kampioenskappe in Gauteng, en daarna dieSAjeugkampioenskappeop 2en3Oktober in dieKaap. Ja, dis’nbesige jaar wat voorlê,”sê Botha.
Seniorplayersshineinsquashtournament
The Westview Doubles Squash Tournamentstarted on 13 October 2025and concludedwith thefinalson9March.Senior players (pictured) Jimmy Catt, RaeMasters, Trevor Louis andMalcolm Adams showed skill, resilienceand sportsmanship throughoutthe tournament. Despite challenges,including oneplayerreturning after ahip replacement and another after neck and shoulder surgery, theteamproudlyfinished asrunners-up.
Dylan Viviers en LincolnKuneke het’nsuksesvolle hamergooikompetisiebydie Oos-Kaap Skole atletiekbyeenkoms in Gqeberha ervaar.Dylan heteersteplek behaalmet ’n persoonlikebeste afstand van 64,67m vir seuns o.19, terwyl Lincoln Kuneke dieeersteplekvir seuns o.17 behaal hetmet ’n afstand van 67,85m.Albei hetmet hierdie goeiepogingsdie Oos-Kaap Skole-rekords verpletter en gewysdat hulle slaggereed is vir die komende SA Jeug en Junior Kampioenskappe sowelas diedaaropvolgende SA Skole Kampioenskappe FOTO:VERSKAF
SELBY MADIKANE
MotherwellUnitedFCwinsMOFAUnity Cup
FOLLOWINGfour yearsofdisunity in the Motherwell Football Association (MOFA), Motherwell United FC lifted the MOFA Unity Cup after they defeated Wells BluebirdsFC 5-4onpenalties following afull-time goalless draw at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on Sunday.
SAFA NEC member Mzimkhulu Fina, SAFA NMBacting president Clive Kilian, with hisvice-presidents, SweetnessStokwe and Mike Mambara, SAFA NMBmember, Luyanda Tshaka, SAFA NMBhonorarymember,Chris Mini,MOFA legends and MOFA’s newly elected local executive committee were in attendance.
Before the final, Eleven Attackers FC Masters defeated the MOFA club’s coach 2-1. Young TigersFC overcame FC Motherwell 2-1.
United drew 2-2 against Motherwell School of Excellence FC in the semi-final that ended with United winning 8-7 on penalties to advance to the final. Bluebirdstook Bay Eagles FC to thecleaners 3-0 in the other semi-final.
Ncedo Ntlabathi,scored atry which was converted by Yali on the hour mark, with Mamieincreasing their lead to 19-10.
Chuma Msuthwana scored histry, converted by Yali,that increased Motherwell’s scoreto26-10 in the 67th minute. Helenvale replied with aquick try courtesyoftheirright wing, Kayden Lawack, in the 70th minute, and the visitors’deficitwas reduced to 26-17 after April’s conversion. Yali converted the try scored by their scrum-half, Aphiwe Lalendle, in the 75th minute.
Mamiemanaged to keep their 33-17 lead against Helenvale.
WAFAPremierLeagueresults
HUNDREDS of spectatorscame from all cornersofWalmer Townshiptowatch WAFA (Walmer Football Association) Premier League games at Walmer Township Community Fields over the weekend.
MightyEaglesFC0-6 Ghetto StarsFC
NOW everyone knows the intensity has been stepped up, and the schools’ rugby season in the EasternCape is in fullswing.
The annual GraemeCollege Festival in Makhanda has becomeamarker of the season’s arrival and plays avital role in exposingthe players to acompetitiveenvironment. Spectators can look forward to afeast of matches across thevarious age groups from tomorrow until SaturdayinMakhanda.
Withthe leading teams in the province in action, coachesand the mediawill be eager to have alook at the emerging talent, but also at the established stars. This festival is always ahuge opportunity for all the teams to have afinal look at somecombinations and moves fromthe practice fields before the derby matches arrive.
There are more festivals of this kind to look forward to later in what is abig schools rugby year for theNelsonMandela
Bayregion.
Grey Highwill be welcoming schools from around the country toGqeberha next month for their ownfestival. Grey will alsohost the U18CravenWeek from 6to 11 July.
Fornow, all eyes areonthe Graeme Festival, andthe U13 teams will getthe action started tomorrow.The main focuswill be on the firstteam clashes on Friday and Saturday It is difficult to pick afavouritematch towatch at the festivalbecausethere will be many high-qualityaffairs
Die Brandwag,Queen’s College and the hosts will be keen to follow up on their eye-catching consistent performances of last year.
Dale College comes up against Die Brandwag on Friday, and Queen’s will be in action in the main match against Nico Malan. Grey will want to improveon last year’s performances, but again has some very tough as-
signments waiting for them this year They will be keen to show what they are capable of when they take on Hudson Park, also on Friday
Thereare also some mouth-watering matchups on Saturday when the festival will end with Graeme Collegetaking on Marlow beforeapassionate home crowd.
The first XV fixtures:
Friday
09:00: Mzansi AcademyvPJOlivier
• 10:15:WoodridgevMary Waters
• 11:30: Port TexTech vUnionHigh
• 12:45: Dale College vDie Brandwag
• 14:00: Grey High vHudson Park
• 15:15:Queen’s College vNicoMalan
Saturday 08:30: NdzondelelovPort Alfred
• 09:45: Muir Collegev Otto du Plessis
• 11:00: Daniel Pienaar vStirling
• 12:15: CambridgevKingswood
• 13:30: Selborne vFramesby
• 14:45: St Andrew’s vPearson
• 16:00: Graeme College vMarlow
After winning 5-4 on penalties in the final, United went home with a trophy, gold medals and prizemoney, whilst Bluebirdssettled for silver medals and their prizemoney. Thematch officials, Nceba Nogcazi (referee), the two assistant referees, Sibabalwe Sokaliwe and Asecia Mabuza, as well as the MOFA head of referees, ThembinkosiMangayi, received gold medals for their excellent service during the tournament.
MotherwellRFCbeatHelenvaleRFC
FANS kept the Motherwell NU 1 Stadium abuzz when Motherwell RFC defeated Helenvale RFC33-17 during their friendly game on Saturday. Mamie,asMotherwell RFCare affectionately called, scored the first try courtesyoftheirhooker,Freddy Mamase, in the 13th minute, with their fly-half ,Esona Yali,missing the conversion.
Helenvale bounced back after their prop, Kamva Xashi,scored ahardearned try in the corner to make the scoreline 5-5 in the 20th minute after their fly-half, Xavier April, failed to kick the conversion over the posts Thevisitors’supporters were on top of the world after their star centre Marlon Varno scored an unconverted try that put their side 10-5 ahead in the 36th minute.
Motherwell full-back, Liyema Dyantyi, scored histry,with Yali converting the try successfully in the 52nd minute. Mamiewas 12-10 ahead of Helenvale.Theirinside centre,
Eleven ExperienceFC1-0 Morning StarsFC GoldenHeroesFC1-0MabayiboneStrikersFC Twofor JoyFCsupporters3-0 Hotspurs FC Mr XCadersFC4-0 BayCeltics FC Young Cosmos FC 3-2Young ChiefsFC Morning StarsFC4-0 MightyHeroesFC Mr XCadersFC3-3 Mabayibone Strikers FC PeaceUnited FC 0-6GoldenHeroesFC Young Cosmos FC 0-2GhettoStarsFC Valley United FC 3-2ElevenExperienceFC Walmer Hotspurs FC 3-2Bay Celtics FC Young ChiefsFC8-2 Twofor JoyFC MabayiboneStrikersFC3-1MightyHeroesFC Golden HeroesFC8-0 Morning StarsFC GhettoStarsFC2-1 Mr XCadersFC Eleven ExperienceFC5-2 PeaceUnited FC BayCeltics FC 1-11 Young Cosmos FC Young ChiefsFC11-0 Walmer Hotspurs FC Twofor JoyFC1-3 Walmer StarsFC
NMDLeaguehostspectaculargames THENelson Mandela Department League hosted spectacular soccer games at various venues last Wednesday. TPT Crusaderscollected three points in their 2-0 victoryagainst the Department of PublicWorks.TPT Pioneersshared a1-1 draw with Metro Police.Zwide SADTUwent down 3-2 to NMBPorts
SADTUMotherwell earned a2-0 triumph over SAPS Uitenhage. Eastern Cape Midlands College succumbed 3-2 to the Department of Labour TheDepartment of Health lost 3-1 to Port of Entry. Ikamvelihle SAPS suffered a3-0 defeat to Bethelsdorp SAPS. TheTrafficDepartment played their hearts out in their 1-0 losstothe newcomers, Kabega SAPS. Walmer/New Brighton SADTUsuffered a1-0 defeat against PE College. NewBrighton SAPS played to a goalless draw against St Albans Correctional Centre.
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