A RISE in unemployment from 22 3% to 26 4% in Nelson Mandela Bay is no comfort for job seekers already struggling to put food on the table
Figures released for the second quarter of 2025, from April to June, in the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) have revealed that Nelson Mandela Bay, which generates over a third of the Eastern Cape's GDP, has suffered the single largest employment collapse in the province, signalling deep trouble for the entire Eastern Cape economy In a statement on 12 August, Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature Vicky Knoetze said that the Eastern Cape simply cannot afford to lose more of its already dwindling workforce
"The Eastern Cape cannot afford to watch more young people leave the province in search of work elsewhere," she said "Reforming local government to deliver infrastructure, cutting red tape for small businesses, investing in energy stability, and tackling rural safety head-on are
essential for rebuilding economic confidence "
The figures revealed that whilst the Eastern Cape's unemployment rose just 0 2% from the first to the second quarter, provincially, 89,000 additional jobs were created
However, the additional jobs are likely reflecting casual seasonal jobs and not long-term permanent jobs
"These jobs are most likely to be seasonal, with citrus harvesting starting in April, resulting in more temporary jobs created in the agricultural sector that disappear at the end of the season," Knoetze shared "In contrast, the job losses in the Metro are most likely to be more permanent in nature "
She added that the latest statistics are also reflecting the first shockwaves of the 25% US tariff on vehicles and components, which is "hammering" the Metro's automotive sector and its supply chain
"Notably, the figures released do not fully reflect the impact of the general 30% US tariff increases, which only really came into effect in August, and which will most likely be felt in the Q3 and Q4 statistics," Knoetze add-
ed
"The Metro's official unemployment rate surged from 22 3% to 26 4%, and the expanded rate ballooned from 27 1% to 35% "
Speaking to the PE Express on condition of anonymity, a 32-year-old father of one with a background in finance shared that he has been struggling to find a job for over a year
"I've been unemployed since April last year," he said "My background is in finance, and it has been a struggle to find a job You apply, but you never receive feedback, so you wait, and eventually, the hope kills you "
When questioned on whether he was searching for a job in other provinces, the father said he hoped to stay close to his family, as he had previously worked away from home
"I don't want to move because I've mostly worked out of town "
Meanwhile, he has been sending his CV to job vacancies, including government posts, in East London and Qonce (King William's Town)
"You receive no response, especially from government jobs I have a BCom degree and a postgraduate qualification in financial planning, and at this point, I
am willing to take any job
"I m even resorting to applying for driving posts," he shared
The job search is taking its toll, but he is hopeful that a door of opportunity will open
"It makes a person feel so despondent just to get an interview I haven't had any interviews for a few months "
He shared the fears of neighbours who were facing job losses at the Goodyear plant in Kariega
"They are so worried and don't know what to do when they lose their job With a large number of people losing their jobs, it is going to be even tougher to find a job "
Meanwhile, a couple are selling banana loaves to make ends meet
Elton Seale, who has been unemployed since 2019, sells banana bread at the traffic lights opposite Spar Figtree every week
He and his wife, Vanessa, are both on disability grants
"We get a disability grant at the moment, since I was hospitalised and had a nervous breakdown," said Elton Elton, who used to be a tiler, had a bicycle accident which caused a head injury, he shares
"Since COVID-19 came, I couldn't find any tiling work because people didn't want anyone in their houses I was on and off with subcontractors and then booked off for medical reasons since 2019 "
Meanwhile, Vanessa, who has been wheelchair-bound since 2022, is on chronic medication and dependent on Elton
"We use our grant for rent, water and electricity, so the extra money from the banana loaves is for the day-to-day chronic medication and the food," she said
"I used to be a care worker with cancer patients, and due to all the heavy lifting, my vertebrae in my back became damaged " She also suffers from osteoporosis
By selling the banana loaves, the couple tries to make do with their limited resources
"Most of the time we sell all the banana loaves we bake; people are really good to us," said Vanessa
The banana loaves cost R50 each, weigh around 1 5kg and are freshly baked
"We can't thank God enough for the opportunity to be able to bake this bread and for Elton to sell it," Vanessa concluded
IN a proactive approach to reduce plastic pollution, ASEZ, a university student volunteer group affiliated with the World Mission Society Church of God, hosted a cleanup at King’s Beach on 10 August
Its name reflects the slogan “Save the Earth from A to Z,” and the group carries out crime prevention, climate change response, community service and disaster relief
The cleanup campaign,
which forms part of the “Zero Plastic 2040” initiative, saw 30 ASEZ members, along with their families and friends, pick up various types of waste including plastic cups, straws, plastic bags and boxes
Over the course of an hour, approximately 37 municipal refuse bags of waste were collected
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality welcomed ASEZ’s volunteer efforts, supporting the event with 100 refuse bags
and 100 pairs of gloves
Ward 2 Councillor Sean Tappan, who participated in the cleanup, said everyone needs to play their part for a clean environment
“Plastic pollution is terrible all over the world,” he said
“We need to find ways of reaching the community and spreading the word that pollution and plastic are endangering our environment ”
Every year, 280 million tonnes of short-lived plastic
waste are discarded and end up in oceans, soil and air
According to an ASEZ representative, small daily habits can bring great change to the environment
“We hope many more will join us King’s Beach is a haven for local citizens to enjoy swimming, surfing, and sunbathing on its golden sands ”
Nelson Mandela Bay University student, Thethelela Sogayise (20), said it was wonderful to participate in the cleanup
“I feel really great to be part of this campaign because, through it, we are one step closer to saving the earth
We, university students, play a crucial role in this campaign because we are the future leaders of this world ”
The international community predicts that with strong reduction efforts, environmental leakage of plastic could be nearly eliminated by 2040
To help achieve this goal, ASEZ carries out awareness-raising activities such as forums and seminars, cleanups, street campaigns, and signature drives across many countries, including South Africa
Alisonshowsresilienceafterbrainaneurysmrecovery
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
KNOWN for her bravery and courage after surviving a brutal attack in 1994, Gqeberha rape survivor and inspirational speaker, Alison Botha, is once again showing resilience after recovering from a ruptured brain aneurysm
"Back in 1994, I had my first near-death experience," she shared during a TikTok video posted on Monday, 11 August
In 1994, Botha was left for dead when she was attacked, raped and stabbed 37 times in bushes near her home
Addressing supporters on her TikTok account yesterday, Botha detailed the days leading up to her emergency brain surgery last year, which she described as a second near-death experience
"In 2023, they unexpectedly released the men who attacked me back in 1993/1994, and I spiralled into depression and anxiety," she shared "I tried to go on with work, travelling and talks, but it had been hard "
She explained how "2024 was a tough year" and that waking up with a headache one morning was not unusual
"I've suffered with headaches ever since my attack," she explained while making a slicing motion on the left side of her throat
"During my attack, this muscle has always caused me problems with headaches and we thought it was just that, a bad migraine "
However, later that day, Botha's son reportedly found her collapsed on the bathroom floor
"After a day or two, I was taken to the hospital where they did
scans and discovered I had a burst brain aneurysm," she shared Botha was transported to Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, where she reportedly underwent
multiple brain surgeries last year "I lost my vision, I couldn't speak, I couldn't move, and I couldn't turn myself over," she recounted
The support of her loved ones, however, kept her hanging on and fighting to pull through "It was tough, they (the family) were told that I wasn't going
TransportinggoodsacrossAfricastillachallenge
WHETHER goods are transported by road, rail, or sea, each mode presents its own set of challenges
Speaking at the Exporters Eastern Cape breakaway session during the NAACAM Show in Gqeberha last week, Transnet Group Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Phillips, emphasised that Nelson Mandela Bay remains a key focus area for Transnet
She highlighted the significance of the region’s automotive sector, where a full cycle is completed with both components and finished products being imported and exported
Her message to the automotive industry was clear: “We understand the cost of logistics failure, and we are not standing still We are actively investing, collaborating, and reforming to build a resilient, high-performance logistics backbone that can carry South African-made components to global markets competitively and reliably,” said Phillips
She added that Transnet is exploring public-private partnerships to re-establish rail corridors and improve efficiency to and from South African ports
Following her address, a panel of industry experts discussed the broader challenges of transporting goods across Africa and into global markets
The panel included Sharon Modiba, Chief Economist at the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC); Tony Pienaar, Departmental
Executive of Supply Chain Management at ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and Sharon Tinkhof, Group Commercial and Imports Director for Sub-Saharan and Eastern Africa at the C Steinweg Group
The panel emphasised the logistical difficulties of doing business in Africa Tinkhof raised concerns about the long transit times for road freight
“Exports cannot rely on a single mode of transport,” she said, supporting Phillips’s view that privatising rail could enhance efficiency She added that digital systems could significantly improve border processes in African countries
“For example, it can take between 45 and 60 days for a haulier to deliver goods to the Democratic Republic of Congo,” she
noted “And around ten days just to clear cargo at some African borders ” Pienaar pointed out that while African countries are investing in port infrastructure in line with their automotive growth strategies, challenges, such as distance to markets, remain “Africa presents a growth opportunity We must build partnerships with ports in the coun-
to make it," she shared "People didn't give up on me, and I didn't ever give up on me "
After several brain surgeries, Botha spent time at a rehab facility where she had to relearn how to sit, walk, eat and shower
"I'm grateful for how I recovered; once again, it is miraculous "
She extended her gratitude to every individual for their support and donations, of more than R332,000, that went towards her medical care
Parole revoked
The parole of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, who were convicted of Alison Botha's attack in 1997, has since been revoked
The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, cancelled the parole earlier this year
In a statement on 4 February, he said: "This decision was made in accordance with the Correctional Services Act, which empowers the Minister to cancel parole for individuals sentenced to life imprisonment
"The Minister's primary consideration is the imperative of protecting and securing the community, particularly in instances where acts of violence against women and children have been committed "
Meanwhile, in a statement on 13 May, Acting Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Janho Engelbrecht, shared that the department had received notice of litigation from Botha's legal representatives, indicating that there had been no victim consultation during the parole process
tries we export to,” he said Modiba pointed out that only 59 9% of South Africa’s manufactured exports currently go into Africa signalling room for growth in a continent eager for locally made products She also stressed the importance of fair trade, citing anti-dumping regulations and the need to strengthen cooperation with African trade partners
Alison Botha is recovering from a ruptured brain aneurysm.
PHOTO: FACEBOOK
From left are Phateka Busika (Senior Manager: Tariff Investigations ITAC), Michelle Tinkhof (C Steinweg Commercial and Imports Director), Lee-Anne Vasi (Exporters EC board member), Quintin Levey (Exporters Eastern Cape Chairman), Michelle Phillips (Transnet CEO), Tony Pienaar (IMSAf Departmental Executive Supply Chain) and Sharon Modiba (Chief Economist at ITAC). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
ShowoffyourMatricDancestyle–allforaworthycause
NELSON Mandela Bay matriculants can now enter for the prestigious Miss and Mr Matric Dance competition, hosted by PE Express and UD Express
This charitable initiative supports CANSA, with all proceeds directed towards the vital work they undertake in assisting cancer patients within Eastern Cape communities
The competition will culminate in a glamorous fashion show finale at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha on Saturday, 18 October 2025, at 16:00
Here, entrants will showcase their stunning matric dance ensembles, and winners for both PE Express and UD Express categories will be announced
Event highlights and prizes
• The winners’ photos will be featured on the front pages of PE Express and UD Express
• Attractive prizes in Walmer Park gift cards: Winners: R2,000 each, Runners-up: R1,000, and Second Runners-up: R500
Rules and entry details
An entry fee of R60 is payable directly to CANSA (banking details below)
• Entrants must send their matric dance photo and completed entry form via email, including proof of payment
• Submit high-resolution photographs where the full outfit, including dress or suit, hair, make-up, and accessories, can be viewed Photo collages (maximum three photos) are permissible
• Only one entry per matriculant is permitted, featuring a solo photograph or col-
lage No group photos, selfies, or photos with partners are accepted
• Only matriculants from Gqeberha schools are eligible for the PE Express cat-
THE annual Champagne Breakfast in aid of St Francis Hospice recently received a R40,000 boost, proudly donated by Klinicare Pharmacies.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 27 September, at the Fairview Sports Centre. After the overwhelming success of previous years’ functions, this year’s Champagne Breakfast promises to be bigger and better than ever as the move to the spacious sports centre will allow the event to accommodate up to about 400 guests.
The morning’s programme will include live entertainment with Tarryn Light, lucky draw prizes, and exciting ‘lucky envelope draws’, as well as a creative floral centrepiece competition showcasing local talent.
“Supporting St Francis Hospice aligns perfectly with our mission of caring for the health and well-being of our community,”
said Deon Schoeman, operations director and shareholder at Klinicare Pharmacies.
“Klinicare has been a key sponsor of this annual event over the past 12 years. This event partnership not only raises essential funds for hospice care, but it also brings people together for a joyful and meaningful cause.”
The annual Champagne Breakfast will take place on 27 September at the Fairview Sports Centre in Willow Road from 09:00 for 09:30 to 12:00.
Tickets are R240 per person or R2,400 for a table of ten. All proceeds will go directly towards supporting St Francis Hospice’s palliative care services, which provide dignity, comfort and holistic support to patients and their families.
For bookings and enquiries, contact Nicole at 041 360 7070 or nicole@stfrancishospice za.org.
Messenger are disqualified – entries must be submitted only via email Choose your image wisely as replacements are not accepted post-submission
All qualifying entries will be posted in an album on the PE Express and UD Express Facebook pages By entering the competition, you are giving EP Media permission to use these images on our social media platforms
Note: Facebook reactions do not influence the competition Judging is conducted by an independent panel, and their decision is final
Closing dates
• PE Express: 17:00 on 14 October 2025 UD Express: 17:00 on 8 October 2025
How to enter
1 Obtain the entry form via email from mdevries@cansa org za or download it from the PE Express and UD Express websites
2 Email the completed form along with your matric dance photo and proof of payment to mdevries@cansa org za Use the subject line, "CANSA Matric Dance Competition" and indicate whether it is for PE Express or UD Express
Bank details for entry fee (R60): Beneficiary: CANSA
egory, while the UD Express category is exclusive to schools in Kariega, Despatch, KwaNobuhle, and Nqweba (Kirkwood)
• Photos posted on Facebook timelines or
For additional information, contact Marius de Vries at mdevries@cansa org za,
Drama and Music
Culture, Language and Literature
Film and Media
1. Successful applicants will be awarded up to a maximum amount of R250 000 for mainstream annua NMBM arts calendar projects, and community development that encourages arts development through training skills development/audience development in the Wards 2. The 2025/26 call for submssons will comprise of the criteria below:
• Proposals should be in line with the NMBM Arts and Culture Development Programmes Policy Framework with a strong focus on the following: • Skills transfer: Training initiatives in cultural development in respect of performing arts, including theater dance, music and across these three cultures. Arts: Exhibitions with respect to visual arts/ sculpture and crafts.
• Heritage: Educational heritage projects with a focus on cultural tourism inclusive of indigenous heritage, specialised ora history projects and literary publications and research.
• Film Development: Projects that focus on script development, pre- and post-production and showcased at public and private facilities Only projects with advanced editing and rendering components will be considered. Subect to confirmation and presentation of Verified Online Platforms.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. The project/programme must be locally owned and delivered.
From left are Carol Botha (director, St Francis Hospice), Nicole Grobler (fundraiser, St Francis Hospice) and Deon Schoeman (operations director and shareholder, Klinicare Pharmacies) PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Taylor August from Andrew Rabie High School and Lyle Prince from Brylin Independent Learning Centre were chosen
PHOTO: RIYAAD PANNEL
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Stefan Roberts, ‘n Graad 8-leerling van die Hoërskool Framesby, het onlangs aan die Johnnie Reitz Big 5 stoeitoernooi in Gauteng deelgeneem. Hy het die goue medalje in die o.15 Presidente Junior-Vrystyl verower FOTO: VERSKAF
AN A-level student on a life-changing bursary at a top UK boarding school is looking to break boundaries in the professional cricketing world
Caleb Falconer (18) from Gqeberha moved to England to attend Millfield School in Somerset, on a bursary place for the Sixth Form
After an exceptional two-year innings at Millfield, Caleb is now going on to play cricket at Middlesex County Cricket Club (MCCC), where he has signed an academy contract and hopes to sign his first professional contract in the next year
Tipped for a great future, Caleb has been marked as a standout talent as England looks towards its latest crop of promising young cricketers
"Cricket was in my life from as early as I can remember," says Caleb, who from the age of two, would follow his father, Stuart, an elite cricket coach, to sessions at schools and clubs around his hometown of Gqeberha
"Throughout my childhood, I tagged along to the sessions my dad would be taking and looked to pick up whatever I could That's where my love of cricket was born, and I went from there
"During those formative years, Caleb looked up to iconic South African batsman, AB de Villiers, widely renowned as one of the finest batters of his generation
"For any young cricketer growing up in South Africa at that time, they would all say AB de Villiers is the player that inspires them," Caleb claims
Fifteen years on from his formative cricketing experiences, the talented all-rounder was the 2024 recipient of the Middlesex CCC Youth Player of the Year Award
That year, Caleb struck a mammoth 1,062 runs for Middlesex U18s, including a sublime 224
against Sussex
These performances earned him Middlesex Senior 2nd XI opportunities, which he took with both hands, registering a century against Lancashire CCC in June 2024
Caleb continued that form into this year, earning himself an England Invitational XI selection to play against England Young Lions and the India U19 teams in a triangular tournament
Caleb scored 74 on debut against England Lions, and hopes to represent the Senior England Men's Cricket team in the future
Scholarships and bursaries enable access to Millfield for talented children who would benefit from an education at the school, by offering fee discounts of up to 100%
Bursaries at Millfield, funded by the Millfield Foundation, not only cover fees but also include uniform and sports kit, travel to and from school and essential items
Around 95% of Caleb's fees at Millfield are covered through both a bursary and a cricket scholarship
Before Millfield, Caleb attended Grey High School Despite excelling in a variety of sports, at the age of 16, Caleb was looking to specialise in cricket and find an environment where his precocious talent could be nurtured, with Millfield s track record of producing top-level cricketers standing out
Caleb and his family moved over to the UK, basing themselves in Berkshire, while Caleb joined the school on a full boarding place, enabling him to make the most of Millfield s comprehensive sporting provision
A full boarding place at Millfield costs £58,854 per year
Millfield Director of Cricket, Mark Garaway, said it has been a privilege to work with Caleb
over the past two years
“He is an exceptional talent, as demonstrated through his performances for both Millfield and Middlesex CCC throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons," he said
"His time here has been filled with moments that will be long remembered
"Beyond his ability on the field, Caleb is a remarkable individual and a natural leader
“He has earned the respect of staff, coaches, and fellow students alike, who have all admired his maturity, composure and calmness, especially in high-pressure situations These are the hallmarks of a truly great leader We are all excited to follow Caleb as he takes the next step in his cricketing journey with Middlesex CCC, and we wish him every success in the professional game "
Caleb commented on the level of facilities and coaching at Millfield that "does not exist in any other school"
"I joined knowing how much the offer here would help my cricket, and it lived up to my expectations; it's an awesome place to pursue your sport," he said "With the level of support Millfield offered me, you can't help but improve dramatically I really can't fault any of the sports staff or teachers, particularly the Director of Cricket, Mr Garaway, and my Housemaster, Mr Speyers They had such a significant impact on my Millfield journey "
Caleb is part of Middlesex CCC's Contracted Academy Players Group, where he will look to continue his cricketing development Following his recovery from ankle surgery that he underwent this summer, Caleb is hoping to break into the Middlesex First XI and join cricketing stars such as Kane Williamson and Leus du Plooy for the 2026 season
Caleb Falconer representing the Millfield Meyer’s XI. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Stageissetfor44th NMBDanceFestival
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival is set to celebrate in style for its 44th year at the Savoy Theatre from 25 to 30 August
The longest-running dance festival in the region will be hosting 26 Eastern Cape and Southern Cape dance studios with almost 800 dancers performing Ash Searle, an acclaimed dancer, choreographer and educator, will be this year’s adjudicator
The gala evening will feature local powerhouse, Darren Rockman, as the MC Rockman, who is a triple threat graduate of the Waterfront Theatre School, has worked in TV and film, creating a children's educational series called Brain Train for BLC Entertainment, directed music videos and performed at various corporate and community events He believes that sowing back into the community is written in his life’s purpose Rockman is currently teaching dance, drama and musical theatre at Nicki Ray's
Academy of Performing Arts, Toynbee Ballet Academy and at the Robin Williams Drama Academy
A highlight of the gala evening will include guest performances from the cast of Annie which will be staged in September and October at the Savoy by acclaimed director Robin Williams
“This is a real full circle moment for me,” said Williams “Annie was the first West End show I ever saw I went on to play Grace Farrell in 1985 and 1995 I also played Miss Hannigan whilst my late husband, Alan, played Daddy Warbucks in both productions Alan passed away last year and what a special honour it is to be directing this, one of his favourite musicals ”
Daily tickets for the festival will be available at the door, and the gala performance of all championship winners and adjudicators’ choices will take place on Saturday, 30 August Tickets are available through Webtickets
DIARY|DAGBOEK
Gqeberha Central Men's Shed: Meet every Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 at Caritas 16 West Street, Newton Park A men’s shed is a space where men can relax, get together to talk work together have a cup of coffee, and create friends All ages are welcome WhatsApp Willie at 071 142 3771
Book Sale: Walmer Library has a book sale where everything is less 50% for the month of August
Bingo Night: The EP Tenpin Bowling Association will host a bingo evening at Papa G's restaurant, 569 Cape Road, Kabega Park, on Wednesday, 20 August, at 18:00 The cost is R280 per ticket and includes a three-course meal Contact Tristen-Lee at 068 177 2572 or Wayne at 082 450 1542
Family History Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 21 August at 14:30 for 15:00, in the Lolly Shtein Hall at Laubscher Park West, Villiers Road, Walmer For more info, contact John Wilmot at 068 802 1518 or jaysqh@iafrioca com, or Alan at amontgomery@aerosat co za
Genealogical Society of SA (East Cape Branch): The next Family History meeting will be on Thursday, 21 August, at 14:30 for 15:00 in the Lolly Shtein Hall at Laubscher Park West, Villiers Road, Walmer Learn how to research your ancestry Contact John Wilmot at 068 802 1518 or jaysqh@iafrica com or Alan at amontgomery@aerosat co za
Unstoppable Her: Hosted by Rasheeqah Karriem with Anslin Gysman and Mujahid George, Unstoppable Her will include a threecourse meal goodie bag and entertainment at Slipperfields on Sunday 24 August from 14:00 Tickets are available online at Quicket WhatsApp 061 191 2757
U3A PE: Looking for a stimulating morning out? Join U3A PE for a talk by Brigadier General Rod Penhall of the 16th Squadron about 'Flood Disaster Management and what goes on during a mission' This will take place on Tuesday, 26 August, at 09:45 at the Eastern Province Child & Youth Care Centre, entrance in Conyngham Road, Glendinningvale Join after for tea/coffee at Conyngham Coffee Shop for your own pocket For more info, contact Lynda at 041 364 3038 or 082 421 3967 Visit the website at www u3ape co za Basaar: Sonheuwels hou op 29 Augustus basaar by die kerkterrein, Bougainvillearylaan 54, Westering, vanaf 16:30 Die volgende word te koop aangebied: hamburgers, worsrolle, ‘slap chips’, samosas, lasagna, pasteie, pannekoek jaffels kerrie-en-rys vetkoeke roosterkoeke, lasagna, poeding, tuisgebak, soetgoed, asook koeldrank ’n Orkes tree ook op Die trekking van die wenner van die Springboklootjies sal ook gedoen word Vir navrae kontak 087 092 0065 of ngksonheuweks@gmail com
Book Sale: The Linton Grange Library will have a book sale on Saturday 30 August from 08:00 to 12:00 Orchid Show: The Eastern Province Orchid Society will have their annual Orchid Show at “The Venue” at Walmer Park Shopping Centre on Friday, 29 August, from 13:00 to 18:00,
Saturday, 30 August, from 09:00 to 17:00, and Sunday 31 August from 09:00 to 14:00 There will be a talk and repotting demonstration on Saturday at 11:00, and several orchids will be for sale Entry is R10 on Friday and R20 on Saturday and Sunday Don’t forget to enter the raffle for R10 to win something nice Contact Christo at 083 703 0458 or Annemarie at 074 852 7877
You Are Chosen: A journey for 50 women, created for healing, restoration and growth, and specifically for women who want to grow in Christ The event will take place at Ara Vista on 31 August from 12:00 to 18:00 There will be a make-up and self-care session, non-alcoholic drinks and food, giveaways and goodies, paint and worship, prayer journalling and more Tickets are R500 per person For more info contact 061 191 2757
Market Day: Join African Sky's Venue at 120 Nassau Avenue, Theescombe, on 6 September, for a day full of local flavour, fun, and community vibes Explore a wide variety of local vendors, enjoy live music and family-friendly entertainment and the eats and handmade goods from 12:00 to 16:00 Contact Janine at 063 014 5312
STAPE: The Sectional Title Association of PE will have a debate forum on Saturday, 13 September, at the PE Bowling Club at St George's Park, at 09:30 for 10:00 The speaker will be Demetrios Agryakis Topics will include the introduction of CSOS advisory practice directives and an open debate forum Entry is free for members and portfolio managers and R20 for non-members For more info contact info stape@gmail com
Let's Thrive Beauty and Business Fair: The first-ever Beauty and Business Fair is coming to Gqeberha on 21 September at the Boardwalk Hotel The event will bring together 110 talented vendors, including renowned artists, Liam Taffi and Michaela Lee Meneer Cee The fair will offer three ticket options: a standard ticket for R200, a premium ticket for R350 (which includes a complimentary purchase of R150 from one of the vendors), and a VIP ticket for R650 (which includes a goody bag and a complimentary purchase of R150 from one of the vendors) Ticket holders will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite vendor, with the winner receiving 20% of the ticket sales Follow Let's Try on Facebook for more information and updates
RELIGIOUS:
Put the Attention on Jesus: Hosted by Thix'Unathi, it will feature Hope City Dancers, Que Fela, Diego Alexander, Tian Goduka and Fl3sh RSA on the line-up at Penuel Fellowship in Zwide on 6 September Doors open at 15:30 and the show starts at 16:30 For more information, contact 081 561 2833 Healing Crusade: Joi the next meeting on Saturday, 13 September, at 10:00 in Hall 4, at the Word of Faith Christian Centre on the corner of William Moffet Expressway and Lilly Street, Mangold Park All are welcome, free of charge
peexpress@novusmedia co za The deadline
may be in English or Afrikaans
Toynbee Ballet Academy: From left are Carla Draghoender (15), Eve van Rensburg (14), Blanche Stuurman (15), Kyle Adams (27), and Xenia Bellairs (13).
PHOTO: DIRK MOGGEE
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON
MUNICIPALITY
LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN : 2106, Kabega
PHYSICALADDRESS: 37 VisagieAvenue, Ben Kamma, Port Elizabeth
ERF:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Bhucu Street, Langa Phase 3 north of Erf 28487 Uitenhage
APPLICANT: S Vuzane on behalf of NMBM
Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:
• The subdivision of Erf 24508, Uitenhage The amendment of the NMBMM Land Use Scheme, 2023 by departing from open space requirements
TLEMENTS
• The amendment of the NMBMM Land Use Scheme, 2023 by rezoning
APPLICANT : Pierre Opperman Architectural Design ON BEHALF OF : MR H VON BERG
Noticeisherebygiventhatanapplicationwillbemadeto theNelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor: 1. departure to relax the eastern side building lines from 1.5mto0m,asindicatedonthesiteplan
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION
IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN: ERF 53, MILLPARK
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 53 WESTVIEW DRIVE
APPLICANT: MAARTJE WEYERS TRADINGAS ROUTE2EC TOWN PLANNING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF SIMPLY-THERE SOLUTIONS 136 CC
1. TheRemovalofRestrictiveConditionsC. (a.–e.)and D.6. as contained in Title Deed No. T22877/2007, applicabletoErf53,MillPark,intermsofSection47of SPLUMAfortheexistinguseandproposedalterations onthepropertyaspertheNMBMMLUSRegulations
The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing:
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Dedericks Building,No.191GovanMbekiAvenue Gqeberha, TelNo.0415061813.
A person who delivers comments objections or representationswillbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldin respectoftheapplication.
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.
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PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN: ERF 52, MILLPARK PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 204 CAPE ROAD APPLICANT: MAARTJE WEYERS TRADINGAS ROUTE2EC TOWN PLANNING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF SIMPLY-THERE SOLUTIONS 136 CC
1. TheRemovalofRestrictiveConditionsC. (a.–e.) as containedinTitleDeedNo.T79499/2005,applicableto Erf52,MillPark,intermsofSection47ofSPLUMAfor the existing use and proposed alterations on the property as per the NMBMM LUS Regulations The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw,withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing:
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Foor Lillian Diedericks Building,No.191GovanMbekiAvenue,Gqeberha, TelNo.0415061813.
A person who delivers comments objections or representationswillbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldin respectoftheapplication.
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.
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PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN: ERF 1563, MOUNT PLEASANT PHYSICAL
ADDRESS: 22 BLUMBERG ROAD
APPLICANT: MAARTJE WEYERS TRADINGAS ROUTE2EC TOWN PLANNING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF MARNUS LAFRAS PRINSLOO
The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw,withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing:
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan MbekiAvenue Gqeberha, Tel No. 041 506 1813.
Aperson who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notified if a hearing is to be held in respect of the application.
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN: ERF 2746, SUMMERSTRAND
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 54 ZENIOS PLACE
APPLICANT: ROUTE2EC ON BEHALF OF MARTHINUSANDYVONNE BOWER
1.The amendment of the NMBMM LUS for the rezoning from General Residential Zone 1 to Single Residential Zone 1 and 2.The Consent use for boardng house as per the provisions of the NMBMM LUS and Summerstrand LSDF
The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objectons or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing:
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building No.191GovanMbekiAvenue,Gqeberha, TelNo.0415061813.
A person who delivers comments objections or representationswillbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldin respectoftheapplication
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.
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PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN: ERF 2129, WESTERING
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 38 BRAMLIN STREET
APPLICANT: MAARTJE WEYERS TRADINGAS R ROUTE2EC TOWN PLANNING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF ERIC
JOHANNESAND SHANNAN VIVIERS
Noticeisherebygiventhatanapplicationwillbemadeto theNelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor: 1. TheRemovalofRestrictiveConditionsC.3.(a-d). as contained in Title Deed No. T34645/2006, applicable to Erf 2129, Westering, in terms of Section 47 of SPLUMAfortheexistinguseandproposedalterations onthepropertyaspertheNMBMMLUSRegulations.
The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing:
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building,No.191GovanMbekiAvenue,Gqeberha, TelNo.0415061813.
A person who delivers comments, objections or representationswillbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldin respectoftheapplication
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION
IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW 2023 FOR:
1 The proposed Application for Special Consent to accommodate 12 Bedrooms (for 12 students) & Permanent Departure for deviating from the required 7 Parking bays to 5 parking bays parking bays in terms of Section55&57,respectively oftheNelsonMandelaBay MunicipalitySpatialPlanningandLandUseManagement Bylaw (2023), the NMB Land Use Scheme (2023) & as wellastheNelsonMandelaBayStudentAccommodation Policy
The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw,withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing:
(1) TheApplicant, Lonke Development Group (Pty) Ltd, 12 Maverick Manor Fairley Road, Sherwood Port Elizabeth, 6025, to lonkedevgroup@gmail.com (2) The Executive Director: Human Settlements, PO Box 9, Port Elizabeth 6000; c/o e-mail Vvdmesch@mandelametro.gov.za on or before 22 September 2025.
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Willams at 3rd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha Tel No.0415061813.
A person who del vers comments objections or representationswillbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldin respectoftheapplication
(Comments submitted after the said date will be consideredinvalid.) NM10024613-PX200825
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN: ERF 2832, SUMMERSTRAND PHYSICAL
ADDRESS: 30 ZENIOS PLACE APPLICANT: ROUTE2EC ON BEHALF OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE TIME BEING OF THINUS BOWER FAMILYTRUST
Noticeisherebygiventhatanapplicationwillbemadeto theNelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor: 1. TheamendmentoftheNMBMMLUSfortherezoning fromGeneralResidentialZone1toSingleResidential Zone 1 and 2. The Consent use for boarding house as per the provisions of the NMBMM LUS and Summerstrand LSDF
The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw,withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing: (1) TheApplicant,PostnetSuitex121,PrivateBagX0002, SunridgePark,6008,Cell:0823753662andemail: maartje@route2.co.zaandacopysentto (2) TheExecutiveDirector:HumanSettlements, POBox9,PortElizabeth6000; c/oe-mailawilliams@mandelametro.gov.za onorbefore2October2025.
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Willams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building,No.191GovanMbekiAvenue,Gqeberha, Tel No. 041 506 1813.
Aperson who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notified if a hearing is to be held in respect of the application.
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid 000000-PX200825
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION
IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR: ERF/ERVEN: ERF 2791, SUMMERSTRAND PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 9 ZENIOS PLACE APPLICANT: ROUTE2EC ON BEHALF OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE TIME BEING OF THINUS BOWER FAMILYTRUST Noticeisherebygiventhatanapplicationwillbemadeto theNelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor: 1. TheamendmentoftheNMBMMLUSfortherezoning fromGeneralResidentialZone1toSingleResidential Zone1and 2. The Consent use for boarding house as per the provisions of the NMBMM LUS and Summerstrand LSDF
The detai ed proposal may be requested from the applicantviaemailtomaartje@route2.co.za
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw withclearreasons inrespectoftheproposaltothefollowing: (1) TheApplicant,PostnetSuitex121,PrivateBagX0002, SunridgePark,6008,Cell:0823753662andemail: maartje@route2.co.zaandacopysentto (2) TheExecutiveDirector:HumanSettlements, POBox9,PortElizabeth6000; c/oe-mailawilliams@mandelametro.gov.za onorbefore2October2025.
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building,No.191GovanMbekiAvenue,Gqeberha, TelNo.0415061813.
A person who delivers comments, objections or representationswillbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldin respectoftheapplication
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITYSPATIALPLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW 2023 FOR: ERF/ERVEN : 1422 WESTERING PHYSICALADDRESS : 68 PAPENKUILS STREET, WESTERING APPLICANT : JOHN CAMPHER ON BEHALF OF : F.T HENDRICKS & R HENDRICKS
Noticeisherebygiventhatanapplicationwillbemadetothe NelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor: the removal of conditions: B.5 a,b,c,d as contained in the Title Deed No T26555/2014 applicable to ERF 1422 WESTERINGintermsofSection47oftheSPLUMA; Thedetailedproposalmayberequestedfromtheapplicant viaemailto:johnpcampher@gmail com
Members of the public are invited to submit comments objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw withclearreasonsin respectoftheproposa tothefollowing:
(1) TheApplicant JohnCampher 23HalleinStreet,Heath Park 6059; Cell:082 386 8441and email: johnpcampher@gmail com andacopysentto (2) The Executive Director: Human Settlements, P O Box 9, Port El zabeth 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za onorbefore01OCTOBER2025.
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contactMs.Williamsat2ndfloorLillianDiedericksBuilding, No.191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqberha, Tel No.041 506 1813
A person who del vers comments objections or representatons will be notified if a hearing is to be held in respectoftheapplication
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.)
NM10024116-PX200825
PUBLICATION OFANAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIALPLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF/ERVEN : 171 GELVANDALE
PHYSICALADDRESS : 28 DU PLESSIS STREET, GELVANDALE
APPLICANT : JOHN CAMPHER ON BEHALF OF : A.J OWNHOUSE,A.L OWNHOUSE
Noticeisherebygiventhatanapplicationwillbemadetothe NelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor: the removal of conditions:C.5 a,b,c,d as contained in the Tit e Deed No T65580/2007 applicable to ERF 171 GELVANDALEintermsofSection47oftheSPLUMA; Thedetailedproposalmayberequestedfromtheapplicant viaemailto:johnpcampher@gmail com
Members of the public are invited to submit comments objections or intervener status using the Comments & ObjectionsFormintheSPLUMBylaw withclearreasonsin respectoftheproposa tothefollowing: (1) TheApplicant JohnCampher 23HalleinStreet,Heath Park 6059; Ce :082 386 8441and email: johnpcampher@gmail com andacopysentto (2) The Executive Director: Human Settlements, PO Box 9, Port El zabeth 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro gov.za onorbefore01OCTOBER2025.
Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contactMs.Williamsat2ndfloorLillianDiedericksBuilding, No.191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqberha, Tel No.041 506 1813
A person who delivers comments ob ections or representations will be notified if a hearing is to be held in respectoftheapplication
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid. 000000-PX200825
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid. 000000-PX200825
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid 000000-PX200825
(Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.) NM10024115-PX200825
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Three-legracingchallenge settobeginatFairview
THE Fairview stables can't wait for the Nelson Mandela Bay Racing Poly Challenge to start
The hard work has been done to prepare the horses for the upcoming three legs of the Challenge, and the big question now is which stable will get the first shot in
On Friday, the Challenge starts with the R175,000 first leg over 1,200 metres It will be the seventh of the eight races at the meeting at the Greenbushes venue
The second leg will be run on 26 September over 1,400m The third and final leg is on 17 October over 1,600m
The Cape Town horse, King Regent, trained by Glen Kotzen, showed everyone how it should be done last season He became the first horse to win all three legs of the Challenge to secure a bonus of R250,000 for his connections
This feat motivated the Fairview trainers even more to go back to the drawing board and find a horse to win that bonus this season
There is also the consolation bonus of R50,000 to aim for if one horse doesn't win all the legs
That will go to the best-performing horse over the three legs Such a horse must participate in all three legs and win at least one of them to qualify for the consolation bonus
For this bonus, a points system will be in place for the first six finishers The winner gets 10 points
The Challenge has become very popular since it was introduced in 2016 The poly surface was installed in 2013 after the Arlington track closed down to give Fairview a grass and poly surface The Polytrack was then upgraded in 2022
This past Friday, the action was on the turf track when the first feature races of the new season took place
In both races, the fancied runners were beaten, which might indicate that it is going to be very competitive in the big Fairview races this season
Champion trainer Alan Greeff has an impressive record in the Memorial Mile, and he again came out on top He won the race with Zinovi, which was ridden by Luyolo Mxothwa
and
Zinovi beat the two favourites in the race, the Cape Town visitor, Royal Aussie, and the other Greeff horse, My Best Shot Mxothwa rode four winners on the day
He certainly started the East Cape season in sensational fashion with eight winners already behind his name
The Tara Laing stable was delighted with the victory of Epikleros in the Jockey Club Stakes, a race for fillies and mares over 2,000m Chase Maujean rode a good race, coming from the last position to seal the deal
SELBY MADIKANE
IFA-MB Sanlam League and KC HendricksKOCupresults
THE Industrial Football Association Nelson Mandela Bay (IFANMB) Sanlam League hosted three games at Union Grounds on Sunday, while the KC Hendricks Cup Knockout Competition was hosted at Despatch Rugby Stadium, Shatterprufe Struandale Grounds and Dana Fields
IFA-NMBSanlamLeagueresults: Auto X- Willard succumbed 4-1 to Continental Tyres in a one-sided clash In a nine-goal thriller, Mondelez claimed a narrow-margin 5-4 victory from Adient PPC Kanu registered a comprehensive 5-1 triumph over Volpes
KCHendricksKOCompetitiongames:
Despatch Rugby Stadium: Key-Pak won 5-2 on penalties over Purem by Eberspacher after a goalless draw
Forvia Port Elizabeth kissed goodbye to the competition in their 7-6 loss on penalties over Tenneco Ride Control SA (Pty) Ltd after their goalless draw Sasko snatched a 4-2 victory on penalties from Aspen after a 2-2 draw Shatterprufe Struandale Grounds: Rehau went down 5-1 to Dairy Group Shatterprufe Struandale eliminated Forvia Uitenhage 2-1 In spite of a 5-3 loss, Hi-Tech gave a good account of themselves against Famous Brands Dana Fields: Lumotech earned an easy 6-0 victory from Heineken-Distell
IFA-NMBSanlamCupupcomingfixtures
ShatterprufeStruandaleGrounds:
09:00 Aspen - Hi-Tech Auto 10:30ShatterprufeStruandale–AdientPPC
09:00 Purem by Eberspacher – Tenneco Ride Control SA (Pty) Ltd
10:00 Dana Spicer – Kanu 12:00 Lumotech – Forvia Uitenhage Dana2Fields: 09:00 Rehau – Forvia Port Elizabeth 10:30BorbetSA(Pty)Ltd–FreseniusKabi
Fight for the ZWIFA First Division Leaguetrophycontinues
WITH just four games left to go, it is still not clear which side will be crowned Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA) First Division League champions
Last week, the log leaders were
Gal City FC, but Young Romans FC now lead the pack after they claimed a commanding 4-1 victory over Amadamara FC Reserves at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Sunday As things stand, it is down to the wire, as the contest for the title is heating up week in and week out So it remains to be seen who will be crowned the league champions after the last four games have been played Any side that drops points will see itself left behind in the league title race Gal City FC and Mighty Heroes FC both had a bye, as they had already played 22 games
Shining Stars FC Reserves dropped three valuable points in their bid to win the league title after they lost 2-1 to Real Rovers FC at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Sunday Young Killers FC, who show room for improvement, trounced Real Crusaders FC 7-0, a team that has managed to win only two games since the start of the season
ZWIFAFirstDivisionLeagueresults:
Shining Stars FC Reserves 4-0 Real Crusaders FC Reserves
AmadamaraFCReserves3-0RealRoversFC Everton FC 4-2 Mwalimu All Stars FC Reserves
Sasol League Coastal Stream: Teams surprisesupporters
Some supporters were heartbroken when they saw their sides being embarrassed during the Sasol League Ladies’ Coastal Stream on Saturday
However, Park United Ladies’ FC, who are at the bottom of the log table, went down 4-1 to Bay Stars Ladies FC at Arcadia United need to register a victory, as they have failed to do so in their last five games
The log leaders, Sophakama Ladies’ FC, continued to cement their position at the top of the log table as they beat the struggling Madibaz Football 5-0 at South Campus Fields in Summerstrand Madibaz have managed just three draws and have not yet won a game since the season began Golden Stars Ladies’ Football Development, who have collected two points since the start of the league games, were humiliated 3-1 by Walter Sisulu University Butterworth Campus at Adcock Stadium in Korsten
THE U/19A rugby matches will be the highlight of two massive inter-school events this coming Saturday Framesby will be making the trip from Gqeberha to Humansdorp to resume their rivalry with Nico Malan
In the other inter-school battle, DF Malherbe will be hosting Despatch in Gqeberha
Various events leading up to this weekend's action will take place at all these schools to set the scene and get everyone motivated to produce their very best on the sports fields
DF Malherbe and Despatch will compete in netball, hockey, ten-
nis, chess, golf and cross-country, but rugby will have the final say about who will go away with the bragging rights
Nico Malan and Framesby take each other on in netball, tennis, hockey and golf
These two schools have produced very exciting and competitive rugby matches in recent years
Nico Malan will be looking for a third consecutive victory against Framesby
They beat Framesby 21-17 in Humansdorp two years ago in a real thriller and followed up with a convincing 14-8 victory in Gqeberha last year
Both teams will be full of confidence after solid victories this past Saturday Nico Malan got the better of Punt, winning 2417, and Framesby beat Marlow Landbou 27-0
Nico Malan and Framesby will both be eager to end their year on a high note, and the spectators there will be plenty can look forward to another closely contested match For most schools in Nelson Mandela Bay, it will be the last rugby weekend of the year They will no doubt want to make it a memorable one Every team will be motivated to end the season on a high, and
plenty of action-packed matches can be expected at all the venues
Pearson will be hosting Die Brandwag (Kariega) in what should be a spectacular match
Pearson is back from a visit to the Western Cape and will have to regroup quickly for the new challenge Parel Vallei beat Pearson 20-10, and it is not going to get any easier against Die Brandwag
The visitors will be full of confidence after beating Daniel Pienaar 26-0 in the Kariega Derby Grey High finished their traditional fixtures last Saturday Unfortunately for the Gqeberha side, they could not end their
campaign with a victory Selborne College beat Grey 2714 in East London
The scores were level at 14-14 at half-time, but Grey made too many mistakes in the second half to stay in touch
Remaining fixtures Saturday: DF Malherbe v Despatch, Nico Malan v Framesby Pearson v Brandwag, Alexander Road v Otto du Plessis, Muir College v Daniel Pienaar, Andrew Rabie v
Zinovi
winning jockey, Luyolo Mxothwa. PHOTO: PAULINE HERMAN
