IllegalstructuresremovedfromWilliamMoffettBridge
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
ILLEGAL structuresbeneath theWilliam MoffettBridge and alongthe William MoffettExpressway have been removed following concerns over public safety, suspected cable theft and environmental issues in the area.
The joint operation, carried out on Tuesday, 17 June, involved officials from the Department of Human Settlements, MetroPolice,Traffic Servicesand Atlas Security. Ward 6councillor, GertEngelbrecht, andWard7 councillor, Brendon Pegram,
whowerepart of thejoint operation, identifiedillegal structures, extensive dumping and evidence of suspected cable theftduringasite visit
AccordingtoEngelbrecht, the structureshad become aconcern for both residentsand road users.
“The occupantsofthesestructures were creatingasafetyhazard for motorists and residentsusingthe bridge,” he said.
The operation followed an oversight inspection conducted by Engelbrecht, Pegram and Human Settlements officials on
ment actions will take place to ensure that the area remains clear and that the illegal structures do not return,”hesaid. Residentswere also urged not to provide food or donations directly to people living in the area, as alternative shelter and support services have been made available. Engelbrecht also expressed appreciation to thosewho participated in the operation, including Atlas Security, for theirassistance and cooperation.
Municipalityunderfireoverwater,phoneoutages
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
THE Nelson MandelaBay Municipalityis facing growing criticism following widespread water outages and the temporary disruption of municipalcommunication services.
Last week, questions were raised over whether themunicipality had settled its account with its service provider after municipal landlines and internet services were unavailableon18June
Thecommunicationdisruption sparked criticismfromopposition parties andward councillors, whoalleged thatmunicipal landlines had been disconnected due to non-payment to aserviceprovider.
DA mayoral candidateRetief Odendaal statedonsocialmedia, “Not asingle municipal landline is workinginNelson MandelaBay.” Odendaal saidresidents wanting to log queries or report service delivery issues were being forced to rely on their local wardcouncillors for assistance.
“How can amulti-billion-rand municipalitybemanaged with such incompetence?” he asked.Headded that residents paid for services and deserved functioning communication channels, especiallywhen reportingemergencies and service failures.
The FF Plus also stated that alllandline
andinternetservices across the metro were offlinedue to non-payment to the service provider.
The party said the municipality had indicatedthatthe matter related to an account dispute, but alleged that non-payment appeared tobethe underlying cause.
PE Express sent questions to the municipality on Thursday,18June, at 10:30, asking whether the disruptionwas caused by non-payment to its serviceprovider
Respondingafter 16:00, amunicipal spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, confirmed that services had been disrupted and later restored but did not directly answer whether the interruption was linked to non-payment of its account.
“The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality can confirm that all affected landline and internet services have been fully restored andmunicipal operations arefunctioning normally,” Soyayasaid.
“The temporaryinterruption was resolved following engagements between the Municipality and the service provider, with connectivity now reinstated across affected municipal facilities.”
Soyaya added that the municipality followedgovernance, verification and account reconciliation processes before paymentswere made.
“As apublic institutionentrusted with managing public funds, it is standardprac-
tice forthe Municipality to undertake the necessarygovernance due diligence, verification and account reconciliationprocesses before payments areeffected,”hesaid “Thesemeasures form partofthe Municipality’s financial governance andoversight responsibilities and areintended to ensure that allpayments areaccurate, compliant and free fromany potential irregularities.”
Soyaya said the municipality would not comment on specific contractual, billing or financial details.
“As the matter involves ongoing administrative and account reconciliationprocesses between the parties, the Municipality will not be commenting on specific contractual, billing or financial details.”
Meanwhile, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Civil Society Coalition criticised the municipalityover what it described as ongoing service delivery challenges, highlighting the relocation of theIronman event, water outages and the temporary communication disruption Coalition chairperson, Monga Peter, said the metro’s challenges could no longer be viewed as isolated incidents
“The evidence before us pointstoacity in paralysis,” Peter said “Essential services are failingsimultaneously,infrastructure is collapsing,investor confidence is deteriorating, andmunicipalleadership continues to offerapologies
insteadofaccountability, urgency and decisiveaction.”
Thecoalition highlightedthe relocation of the Ironman event to Mossel Bay after morethan two decadesinNelson Mandela Bay.
It said the event had contributedanestimated R80 million annually to thelocal economy through tourism, accommodation, hospitality andrelated spending
Thecoalition’s comments cameasthe municipality confirmed ongoing water supply challengesacrossthe metro.
Lastweek, frustrated residents were left without water for days due to widespread water outages acrossthe Bay.
Themunicipality confirmed,despite dam levels being full, its water distribution system was under severestrain,with all strategic distribution reservoirs eitherdepleted or operating at critically lowlevels
It added that “many areas acrossthe metro continuetoexperience watersupply disruptions,low pressure or intermittent supply”.
TheMunicipality further explainedthat the recoveryofthe overall water distribution system remainedslow due to theextent of reservoirdepletion acrossthe metro At the time,the municipality said agradual recoveryofwater supply could take up to 14 days
Redd to apply forbailasUSextraditioncasecontinues
GUGULETHU MTUMANE
UNITED States (US) fugitive Robert Lee Redd Junior (56), is expected to formally apply for bailinthe Gqeberha Magis-
proceedingscontinue against him.
On Wednesday, 17 June, Redd’s legal representative, Danie Gouws, told the court that he had been in contact with prosecutor Marius Stander regarding the doc-
process.
Reddwas arrested at his Westbrook home on 27 May during ajoint operation involving the US Marshals Service, Interpol and the South African Police Ser-
Reddremains in custody at St Alban’s Correctional Centre until his formal bail application on 7Julyand thecontinuation of extraditionproceedings.
Animalcrueltycasesinvolvingminorsraiseconcern
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
ASERIES of animalcruelty incidents involving minors, including cases in middle-classand affluent neighbourhoods,has prompted the AnimalAnti-Cruelty League (AACL) to call on parentsand guardians to closely monitor children’s interactions with animalsduring the school holidays.
According to the AACL, several animal crueltycases involving minors were reportedover the Easter holiday period. In one incident, children allegedly lured aneighbour’s cat out of itsyard and threw it overa wall, where a dog mauledand killed it. In aseparate and unrelated
incident, acat wasreportedly thrownatadog, while another caseinvolved acat being stoned by minors.
The AACL alsoreported that children inciting dogs to fight one another is afrequent occurrence.
The organisation said it was particularly concerning that the incidents occurred in middle-class and more affluent suburbs.
“Incidents where minors hurt animals should receive realaccountability, intervention and consequences and should never be brushed off as just kids being kids,” said Karien van Schalkwyk on behalf of the AACL.
Van Schalkwyksaid psychologistsadvisethat there are many
reasons why children may hurt animals. These includeexposure to violence, feelings of frustration, anger or being bullied, copying negative behaviours they observefrom parents or other adults interacting with animals, or becoming desensitised after witnessing humans or animals being harmed
“It is important to address and intervene in suchinstances as violence towards vulnerable animals often leads to moreviolence towards humans, whether the child inflicts the harm or witnesses it,”she said.
“The hurt becomes ‘normal’, and the child becomes desensitised.Desensitised kidslack empathy and compassion towards animals and humans. In other
words, kidshurting animals may also hurt their peers, siblings, family or communitymembers,” said Van Schalkwyk.
The AACL said it investigates such matters and, where necessary,compiles criminaldockets to lay chargesintermsofthe Animal Protection Act.
Van Schalkwyk said members of the public oftenwrongly assume that nothing can be done when minors areinvolvedinanimal cruelty cases
But the Child JusticeAct 75 of 2008 prescribesthe process to be followed when dealing with minor offenders in thecriminaljustice system
Decisions on whether to prosecute, arrest or refer minors to diversion programmesare made
by theNational ProsecutingAuthority
“Ina nutshell, there will be consequences for theminors,” she said
The organisation alsowarned that adults whoknowingly allow minors to hurt or neglect animals may face chargesunder the Animal Protection Act for failing to take action
The AACL encouraged parents, teachers andother adults to set agood example in howanimals aretreatedand to have conversationswith children aboutcompassionand empathytowards vulnerable animals
“Notevery child may love animals,but every child should know nottoharmthem,” said Van Schalkwyk.
Chamberfocusesonyouthskillsandjobs
AS SouthAfricans reflectedonthe legacyofthe 1976 youth uprising on Youth Day, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber highlighted the importance of skills development, workplace experienceand entrepreneurship in addressing thecountry’s ongoingyouthunemployment crisis.
Fifty years after the Soweto uprising, many young South Africans continued to face adifferent challenge —securing meaningful employment opportunitiesinaneconomy struggling with high levels of unemployment.
Denisevan Huyssteen,ChiefExecutive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, said Youth Day served as areminder that empowering young people remained both asocial and economic imperative.
“While Youth Day honours the courage and sacrifice of the young people of 1976, it must alsofocus our attention on the realities facing today’s youth,” she said.
“With youth unemployment affecting more than six out of every 10 South Africans between the ages of 15 and 24, creating pathways into employment through skillsdevelopment, workplace experience and entrepreneurship has never been more important.”
According to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour ForceSurvey, youth unemployment stood at 60.9% among people aged15to24and 40.6% among those aged 25 to 34.
In NelsonMandela Bay, the overall unemployment rate was recorded at 29.8%.
In response to the youth unemployment challenge, the Chamber said it had focused on skills development and workplace exposure through its Digital Technician Training Programme, by training approximately50young people.
TheChamber also facilitated workplace placements for more
than400 young people over the past year through partnerships with businesses in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
The Digital Technician Training Programme, implementedinpartnership withJendamark,was developed to address the growing demand fordigital, automation and advanced manufacturing skills.
The programmeincluded six monthsoftheoretical training, followed by 12 months of workplace-basedlearning. This provided participants with practical, industry-relevantexperience.
VanHuyssteensaidthe programmedemonstrated what could be achievedwhen industry played
an activerole in developing young talent.
“Young peopleneed more than qualifications; they need access to practical experience, industry-relevant skills and realopportunities to enter the workforce,” she said. According to the Chamber,graduatesofthe programme had secured employment opportunities at Jendamarkand elsewhere in the automotive manufacturing value chain.These included component suppliers,engineering firmsand automation companies.
Many graduateshad progressed into roles suchasdigitaltechnicians, automation specialists and technicalsupportprofessionals
TheChamber said the programme hadbecomeanexample of industry-ledskills development. It had helpedyoung people gain scarce andcriticalskills whilecreating pathways into employment.
Theinitiative hadalsocontributed to strengtheningNelson Mandela Bay’s Industry 4.0 capabilities
According to the Business Chamber,morethan400 young people had also gained workplace exposure through placements with partner companies,including AutoX, Austocast, merTECH,Continental, Hi-Tech Automotive,Formex, APD, Borbet, Lumotech and Sweet Meringues. Theplacements provided young people with prac-
tical experienceand opportunities to enter the labour market
Van Huyssteenshared thatinvestinginyoung people was criticaltoSouth Africa’sfuture economicgrowth andcompetitiveness “Young people arenot only the future of oureconomy;theyare an integralpartofits present. Investinginyouth is notonlya social imperative but[also]aneconomic necessity,”she said “South Africa’sfuturegrowth, competitiveness andprosperity will dependonhow effectively we developand support the next generation of skilledprofessionals, entrepreneurs andinnovators.”
‘Healthcaresystems vulnerable to cybercrime’says NMUresearcher
CYBER attacks arebecomingan increasingly seriousthreat to South Africa’s healthcare sector, with risks extending farbeyond stolen information to potentially endangering patient lives.
This is according to Nelson Mandela University researcher, Unarine Jerritha Manari,whose Master of Philosophy in IT Governance study examined cybersecurity risks facing the country’s rapidly digitising healthcare system
Her researchfocused on the Internet of MedicalThings(IoMT) connected healthcaredevices and systems that collect, monitorand share patient data, including wearable health monitors,patient monitoring systems and smart medical devices.
“Cybersecurity in healthcare should be treated as acorepatient safety priority,not just an IT concern,”saidManari
Nowasenior cybersecurity specialist and researcher, Manari said her experienceworkingastechnical lead forthe cybersecurity workstreamonanational health projectatthe Council forScientific and IndustrialResearch (CSIR) highlightedthe importance of securing healthcare systems.
“Risks go farbeyondjust data theft,” she said. “A compromise canlead to disruptionofcritical medical services, delayedorincorrect treatment, manipulation of
patient data, andeventhreats to patient safety andlife.”
According to hersupervisor, Rofhiwa Rodney Ramaru from Nelson Mandela University’s IT Managementand Governance Department, South Africaremainsthe most targeted countryinAfricafor cyberattacks.
“In 2025, healthcare organisations across Africafaced an average of 3 575 weekly attacks —a38% surge from the previousyear,”said Ramaru. “Cyber threats against healthcaresystems arebecoming increasingly severe as hospitals and medicalservices grow more digitally connected.”
Manari’s research identified several weaknesses within South Africa’s healthcare sector, including outdated systems, weak governancestructures, limited funding and ashortage of cybersecurity skills.
She said publichealthcare facilities are particularly vulnerable because many remain under-resourced andrely on ageing technology.
“The private sectorisinabetter position thanthe publicsector,” she said. “Outdatedsystems and lack of cybersecurity skills remain amajor concern.”
Thestudy recommendsstrongercybersecurity governance, improved access controls,better encryption,regular vulnerability
managementand greater awareness training across the healthcare sector.
“Manyofthe biggest risks come from humanbehaviour anddecision-making,” said Manari “Healthcareprofessionals or even patients mayunintentionally expose devices through weak passwords,phishingattacks,misconfigurations, or lackofawareness.”
Recent cyber incidents have highlightedthe growing threat. MediclinicSouthernAfricawas hitbya cyber extortion attack in 2025, whilethe National Health Laboratory Servicesuffereda ransomware attack thatdisrupted blood test processing nationwide
“The most seriousriskisdirect patientharm,” said Ramaru “Whenransomware hits ahospital network, patientmonitors freeze, surgical robots stop, andaccessto electronic health records is lost.”
Manari hopes herresearch will help strengthen cybersecurity governanceand support the development of secure healthcare systems, particularly in ruralcommunities
“Healthcareproviders andpolicymakers must proactively invest in stronggovernance, resilient systemsand continuouseducation, training andawareness to protect patientdata, ensure servicecontinuity,and safeguard lives in this increasingly connecteddigitalenvironment,”she said
In response to youth unemployment, the Nelson MandelaBay Chamberfocused on skills developmentand workplace exposure throughits
DigitalTechnicianTraining Programme, trainingapproximately 50 youngpeople
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IN apowerful fusionoffashionand activism, Boardwalk Hotel and Casino is settohostthe VoiceofCourageFashionShowonThursday, 14 August at 18:00 –aneveningthatpromises to be much more than atypical runway event.
Organisedinpartnership with Camelot Spa, this extraordinary fashion showcase will take place at Boardwalk InternationalConvention Centre in Summerstrand, with all proceeds supporting twopillarsofour community:Yokhuselo Havenand the CommunityChest ofthe EasternCape.
The VoiceofCourageisn’t just about beautiful garments –it’sabout beautiful souls andthe organisations thatnurture them. Thisevent celebrates survivorsofdomesticviolencewhilst raising vitalfundsfor charitiesthathavebeen transforming livesinour region fordecades Yokhuselo Haven, establishedin1988, stands as Nelson MandelaBay’s first shelter forwomen and their children affectedbydomesticabuse, providing safe shelter, counselling, and essential resourcesfor familiesseeking safety and a freshstart
Meanwhile,the CommunityChest ofthe Eastern Cape, foundedin1952and the oldest organisationofits kind in South Africa, hasdistributed millions in grants to qualifying social welfare organisations across our province. Their work spans education, healthcare, skills development andrelief programmes, partneringwith donors to fund trusted NGOs and create sustainable, measurable impactacrossthe region
At R200 perticket(excluding servicefees), this eventoffersexceptional valuewhilstmakinga tangible differenceinour community. Every ticket solddirectlysupports the life-changing work these twocharitiesdoright hereinGqeberha, helping vulnerable women,children, and families buildbetter futures
The evening will featureliveperformancesby the talentedRobin Pieters, whosemusic promis-
estomoveandinspireattendees.Guidingguests throughthismemorable nightwill be Master of Ceremonies,Lucia Mtshake-Ntshona, ensuring thatthe evening flows seamlessly whilst keepingthe focusonthe powerfulmessageatthe heartofthisevent
Localdesignerswill showcasetheir latest collectionsonthe runway,transforming the convention centre into aplatform forempowermentand hope. The fashion showrepresents everything Gqeberha stands for: community, compassion,and creativity coming togetherto makea real difference.
Domesticviolenceand social welfarechallengesremain crisesthataffectfamilies across alldemographics in ourcity.
Events likeVoice of Courageremind us that our strength lies in supporting one another, and thatbreakingthe cycleofpoverty,abuse,and hardshipstartswith communityaction. By attending thisevent,residents aren’t just enjoying anight of fashion and entertainment;they’re standingwith survivorsand vulnerablecommunities,saying “wecare.”
Ticketsare availablenow through Webtickets, and organisersencourage residents to secure their spotssoon. The eventkicks off at 18:00, giving guests an evening filledwith fashion, live performances,and the companyoffellowcommunity memberswho care aboutcreating asafer,stronger futurefor all.
This is morethan anight out; it’s an opportunity to standwith survivors, supportlocal talent, and contribute to meaningful changeinour community. TheVoice of CourageFashion Show proves thatwhen Gqeberhacomestogether, we don’t just witness courage– we become it.
Don’tmissthis chancetobepartofsomething trulyspecial.Book your ticketstodayand join BoardwalkHotel and Casino in celebrating resilience,raising awareness,and raising funds for causes thatcouldsaveand transform livesright here in ourcity.
ApilgrimagetoCape RecifeLighthouse
Formanyofus, lighthouses possessaunique fascinationand asenseofmystery alltheir own. With magnitude and grandeur,these enduring stone structures stand where the land meetsthe sea, exposedtothe fullforce of thenaturalelementsbutbuilttoweatherfiercestorms.HEIDIBOTHAtellsmoreabouttheoneinGqeberha.
Seemingly solitaryand remote, lighthouses appear completelyapart from therest of the world. Yet their verypurpose is one of connection and communication.
Reaching out across the vast expanse of ocean, they cast their beams of lightlike safety nets across the sea,warning seafarers of danger and helping to avertshipwrecks, the lossoflives and precious cargo.
Here in Gqeberha, we are fortunate enough to have our very own lighthouse positioned on the rocky promontory at the southernedgeof Algoa Bay. The lighthouse wascompleted in 1851 and first illuminated on the 1st of April of that sameyear.
Rising 24 metres abovethe coastline, Cape Recife Lighthouse was originally painted in the customary red and white bands before adopting its distinctive black and white colourscheme in 1929.
Today, its bold stripes stand out dramatically againstthe ever-changing canvas of Algoa Bay, where sunrises,sunsets and shifting weather paint the sea and sky in an endless array of colours
After GreenPoint Lighthouse and Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, Cape Recife is the third-oldest operational lighthouse in the country and the oldest in the Eastern Cape. Like many of its kind, the lighthouse holds atreasure trove of stories
It guards these tales like precious
keys that have the power to unlock thedoorway between past and present, preservinganimportant part of thehistory of our bay and its people.
Thestoryofits beginning is one of peril, prompted by the HMS Thunderbolt,one of the first steam-powered vessels of theBritish Navy. En routetothe mouthofthe BaakensRiver, the ship wasdue to take aboard thetroops of the 90th Regiment, whohad been engaged in the SeventhFrontierWar, and transport them back to the Cape.
Unfortunately, the ship foundered and was lost after having struckan uncharted reefonthe morning of the 3rd of February 1847.This reef, just offshore of Cape Recife, has since become known as Thunderbolt Reef.
Overthe years,the lighthouse significantly improved safety forships approachingorleaving the harbour area, especially before the advent of modern navigation systems. However,ships were still lost due to acombination of factors,includingunseen shoals, unpredictable currents, suddenstorms and navigationalerrors.
The most recent shipwreck was the Kapodistriasin1986, aGreekowned merchant ship laden with cargoboundfor Canada.Today,the lighthouseis particularly useful as it marksnot only the southern approach to Algoa Bay,but also to the portsof Gqeberha and Ngqura Similar to lighthouses around the
world, Cape Recife Lighthouse was originally powered by oillamps. Nowadays, the lighthouse is fully automated and operated by electricity with arangeof24nautical miles. Gone are the days of lighthouse keepers carefully tending to lamps, polishing Fresnel lenses, winding mechanical rotationsystemsand keeping aconstant watch over perilous waters.
With modernisation, while far moreefficient, somefeel that lighthouses have, in asense, lost their symbolism: the idea thatthey embody guidance andstability, and that essential human connection with the landscape. For lighthouse enthusiasts, seeing lighthouses appearasvisuallandmarks in films suchas AVery Long Engagement (2004) is particularly evocative.
In thisspecific movie, the lighthouse becomes asteady beacon of hope, constancy and endurance, a metaphor forsearching fortruth amidlayersofchaos and uncertainty, and ultimately, forfinding that whichisessentialand lasting.
At times shrouded in mist and at other times bathed in sunlight, Cape Recife Lighthouse stands sentinel not only over the treacherous waters, but also over the remarkably wild and unspoilt stretch of coastline of the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. Steeped in history, the lighthouse continues to shine its light into the
future, providing atangible link to the storiesand the events that shaped our bay. It also serves as areminder of the importance of preserving physical historical landmarks,linking coastal cities to theirmaritimepast. And
in doing so, it deepens our respect for our natural environment, its strength and its beauty. Cape Recife Lighthouse is open to visitors from Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 16:30, weather permitting.
LocaltalenttakestostageinDisney’s‘HighSchoolMusicalJr’
GETready to sing along, cheer fromyour seat, and relivethe magic of one of Disney's most beloved musicalsasthe NickiRayepen Academy of Performing Arts
brings High School Musical Jr to localaudiences from 2-10 July.
The production brings together students from the academy alongsideperformers from the local
theatrecommunity fora stageadaptation of the internationally popular Disney Channel musical.
Based on the storythat introduced audiences to charactersTroyBolton and Gabriella Montez, High School Musical Jr follows two students who
current teachers at the academy, who bringprofessional artistic experience to the production.
Rayepen said one of the highlights of the process has been seeing performers grow in confidence.
"Some students arrived at auditions
suit of personal passions.
"We want audiences to leave the theatre smiling," said Rayepen. "Whether you're six years old or sixty, there's something in thisstorythat connects with everyone."
With alocal cast, familiar songs and
The Cape Recife Lighthouse in theCape Recife Nature Reserve. PHOTO: HEIDI BOTHA
GospelstarsandlocalchoirtouniteforDieSaamtrekconcert
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
THE Algoa RegionalCouncil (ARC) is bringing together some of South Africa’s favouritegospel artists and local talent fora community concert celebrating music, fellowship and faithinGqeberhanext month
The event, titled Die Saamtrek,will be held at Ebeneser InternationalinAlgoa Park on 4July at 16:00.
According to the ARC chairperson Marvin Draai, the concert will featureseveral nationally recognised gospel performers alongside local artists and the ARC Combined Junior Choir.
“It is afundraiser, agospel event, where
we have invited some of the country’s favouriteartists to come and congregate,” said Draai
“Wewill have afew national artists, and weare blessed to havethem come down.”
Performers on the line-up include Anslin Gysman,Jonathan Rubain,David Jantjies, RolandMiggels, Alton Zakay,Dimmy, FarrenCloete, Cousins Trio andthe ARC Combined Junior Choir.
The junior choir, made up of children agedbetween six and 16, will also showcase some of their ownsongs duringthe event.
“The choir age range is from sixto16. They will perform some of their own songs, whichwill be joyousharmonies,and it is a matterofhaving afun afternoon and cele-
bration,” Draai said.
TheAlgoaRegional Council traces its rootstothe Bethelsdorp Congregational Church and thisyear marks 54 years since the region was established.
Explainingthe meaning behind the event’s name, Draai said Die Saamtrek is an Afrikaans word that reflectsthe spirit of fellowshipand community.
“Saamtrek is Afrikaans for gathering. It is when friendsget together, so that we can allcelebrateand fellowship together,” he said. “As South Africans, music is part of our heritage and our lives. At weddings and funerals, we sing.”
The event will also serveasafundraiser for the South African Senate Conference, whichthe Algoa Regional Council will
host in Gqeberha, in July next year.
“This is aspecific fundraiser for the SA SenateConference that we are hosting next year in July. Eleven regions are coming together from across the country. We will be hosting it here in Gqeberha, and thisis the start towards that project,”Draai said.
Organisers are expecting astrong turnout, with approximately 1,500 tickets available.
“We ultimately want to invitepeople to come out to congregate with these phenomenal artists,”Draai added.
Tickets cost R180 and are available through Quicket. For more information, members of the public can contact Fiona Kemp on 083 316
or Elrich on 073
0912.
Cough, cold& flu remedies forthe wholefamily
Every Story. EverySchool.
Nuweskoolhoof virHoërskoolCillié
HANNES SCHOEMAN
WILLREAU Farao is dienuwe hoof van die Hoërskool Cillié.
Hy neem die leisels oor by NewtonKennedywie onlangs afgetree het.
Farao was voorheen adjunkhoof by Arcadia Sekondêre Skool in die Noordelike gebiedevan Gqeberha, waar hy groot aansien geniet het.
Hy woon tans op Despatch en het reeds met sy nuwe pligte begin. Sy vakgebiede is Geskiedenis en Afrikaans.
Die skool sê Farao is 'n groot aanwins en hy word alle sterkte toegewens virdie pad vorentoe. Daar word uitgesien om saam met hom te werk, nuwe mylpale te bereik en om voort te bou op die trots en tradisievan dieskool.
"Mag hierdie nuwe hoofstuk gevul wees met sukses, groei en talle geleenthede," sê dieskool in 'n verklaring.
Cillié het ook Kennedy bedank vir sy uitstekendewerk wat hy oor diejaregedoen het.
Met hom by dieskool is Cillié se integriteit gestand gedoen en hy word hy alle voorspoed, geluk en seëninge toegewens met sy aftrede.
EP’sHechterisa star bowler
EP’s top tenpin bowler,Roxanne Hechter (back left),was one of SouthAfrica’s star performers at the European Women’sChampionshiphosted recently by theEuropean Bowling Federation in Odense,Denmark.Hechter bowled atotal of 4,184 pins-1,049 in thesingles,1,172 in the doubles,1,012 in the triosand 951inthe team events-at an average of 174. She wasplaced76th outof113 participants, of whom several are professionals. KimeshneeGovender (front right), of Gauteng North, wasSA’stop bowler,snatching 62nd spot with apinfall of 4,276.Bothbowlers shot agame of 223 pins,the highest score in the SA team.The rest ofthe teamwas (back right)Stacey-Lee Hooper(KZN),(front left)Caren Eames (EG), Shanna-Mae Cannon (Midlands) andAmandaGrove (CG). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
SELBY MADIKANE
EzithembeleBatheni FC wins Tomorrow StarsFCJune 16 Tournament
IT was ado-or-diesituation when Ezithembele Batheni FC overcameAmaJuda FC 5-3 on penalties aftertheir final ended in agoalless draw during the TomorrowStars FC June 16 Tournament at Motherwell NU 9Stadium.
The tournament, which started with a points system, was playedby18teams and concluded with aknockoutsystem.
Ezithembele Batheni overcame Young Madrid FC 1-0 in theirsemi-final.
AmaJudaadvanced through to thefinal after they defeated the Assembly of God Church 4-3 on penaltiesfollowing a goalless draw in theirsemi-final.
In the final, the gamehad to be decidedonpenalties as neither sidecould find the back of the net during regulation time.
Ezithembele Batheni claimeda5-3 victoryonpenalties andwere crowned TomorrowStarsFCJune 16 Tournament winners.
Ezithembele went home with thegold medals, afloating trophy, afullset of kit and prize money of R5,000, while AmaJudasettled for R3,000 and silver medals.
In the under-13 finals, NU 8Warriors FC lifted the floating trophyand gold medals after they defeatedWells United FC 5-4 on penalties followingafull-time goalless draw.
In the under-15 finals, Young Tigers claimed a5-3 win on penalties over NU 8Warriors, while Young TigersFC overcame TomorrowStars FC 5-4 on penalties after their under-17 final ended in agoalless draw
Special awards were giventothe player, top goalscorer and goalkeeper of the tournament from the under-13tothe senior teams.
Stars chairman Vusumzi Scoutexpressed his gratitudetotheir main sponsor,Terry Driving School, for their unwavering supportthathelped them to run asuccessful tournament.
Scout also thanked Diva Sandi-Nofeliti and SAPS Motherwell for thelunch and the wise wordsthey delivered to the youth during the tournament.
NMB-IFAtoresume league programme FOLLOWING the recentrainfalls,Nelson Mandela Bay IndustrialFootball Association (NMB-IFA) will resume their league programme at Bridgemead Field, Morewag Primary School Groundsand ShatterprufeStruandale Grounds on Sunday,28June.
BridgemeadField
• 09:00: Kanu vs Triton Express
• 10:30: BorbetSA(Pty) LtdvsDana
• 12:00: Key-PakvsSasko 13:30: Benteler vs ResrgRehau
Môrewag PrimarySchool Grounds
• 09:00: Continental TyresvsValeo
• 10:30: WillardAuto-XvsPurem by Eberspacher
• 12:00: Dairy Group vs Tradekor
13:30: Sovereign FoodsvsMondelez
ShatterprufeStruandaleGrounds
• 09:00: FomocoFordvsForvia Port Elizabeth
• 10:30: TennecoRide ControlSA(Pty) Ltdvs StruandaleNeave
• 12:00: Adient PPC vs BlackMagic
13:30: VolpesvsShatterprufe
Real CrusadersFCset sights on ZWIFAPremier League title
KWAZAKHELE-based oldest team Real Crusaders FC kept their fans’
hopesalive as they secured ahardfought3-2 triumph overGal City FC during their Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA) Premier Leaguematch at Shining Stars GroundsonSunday ChumaParkerNtoyabo scored asuperb goal early,but ChumaniRuseanswered Crusaders with an equaliser in the32ndminute.
Onwabo Nebo Manisi doubledSaders’ lead in the59th minute. Liyema Siphoso cancelledout Saders’ lead after he was rewarded with agoal in the 71st minute.
Crusaders’strikerNtoyabo guided his sidetoahard-fought 3-2 win after he bangedhis secondgoal into theback of thenet in the 80th minute.
Other ZWIFAPremier League results:
• SophakamaFC0-5 Young Romans FC
• Shining StarsFC5-1 Kuyasa United BrothersFC Umanyano StarsF C1-1 Real CrusadersFC
• NUBSFC1-3 Mwalimu AllStarsFC
• Golden Aces FC 1-3Gal City FC Zwide Pirates FC 1-1Major ChiefsSportsClub
• Mwalimu AllStarsFC4-5 Zwide Pirates FC
• NUBSFC4-2 SophakamaFC
• MajorChiefs SportsClub 4-0StrikersUnitedFC
ZWIFASuper League results:
• Shining StarsFCB1-0 Young BrothersFC Young KillersFC1-1 Kuyasa United Brothers FC B
• EvertonFC0-1 BlackStarsFC
• Real CrusadersFCB2-1 Real Rovers FC
• Real Rovers FC (2)w/o-0Everton FC
• Kuyasa United BrothersFCB 1-2 Black StarsFC
WalmerHotspursFCcollected six pointsin WAFA Premier League TO thejoy of WalmerHotspurs FC supporters, their sidelived up to their expectationsasthey accumulated six leaguepointsduring theWalmer Football Association (WAFA) Premier LeaguegamesatWalmerCommunity Fields on Saturday andSunday. Hotspurs overcame Young Chiefs FC 1-0 on Saturday. Hotspurs continued with their winning streakasthey cruised to acommanding 5-2 victory overBay Celtics FC on Sunday ElevenExperienceFCsecuredan easy 3-1 triumph overValleyUnited FC on Saturday.
Despite their 1-0 loss, WalmerStars playedtheir hearts outagainst Two for JoyFC, while Golden Heroes drubbed Peace United FC 3-0 on Saturday MabayiboneStrikers FC earned a2-0 win overMrXCaders FC on Sunday. Young Cosmos FC suffered a3-0 defeat on Sunday.
Mighty Eaglessnatched ahard-fought 2-1 triumph overMorning Stars FC on Sunday.
WAFA Premier League upcoming fixtures: Walmer CommunityField1onSaturday 10:00: MightyEaglesFC–Mabayibone StrikersFC
• 12:00: PeaceUnited FC –ElevenExperienceFC
• 14:00: Mr XCadersFC–GhettoStarsFC
Walmer CommunityField2onSaturday
• 10:00: Young Cosmos FC –Bay Celtics FC 12:00:Walmer StarsFC–ValleyUnited FC
• 14:00: MorningStarsFC–Golden HeroesFC
Walmer CommunityField1onSunday
• 10:00: BayCeltics FC –MrXCadersFC
• 12:00:Two forJoy FC –Walmer HotspursFC
• 14:00: Eleven Experience FC –Morning StarsFC
Walmer CommunityField2onSunday
• 10:00: GhettoStarsFC–MightyEaglesFC
• 12:00: Young ChiefsFC–Young Cosmos FC
• 14:00: Golden HeroesFC–Mabayibone StrikersFC
Willreau Farao. FOTO: VERSKAF
