Crimestatsrevealalarmingmurderlevels
NELSON Mandela Bay remains one of the country’s worst violent crime hotspots, with several local police stations ranking amongthe highest for murder in the latest SAPS crime statistics.
KwaZakhele recorded59murders —the highest of any police station nationally —while New Brighton, Walmer, KwaNobuhle and Mthatha also featured amongthe top 20.
The figures come as the Eastern Capecontinues to record the highest murder and rape rates in South Africa, despite anational decline in violent crime.
Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, andsenior SAPS leadership released the fourth-quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financialyear in Pretoria on Friday, 22 May.
Accordingtothe national breakdown, the Eastern Cape recorded 949murders, downfrom 1,020 in the same period in 2025
However, it still had the highestmurder ratio in the country at 14.3 per 100,000 people, as well as the highest rape ratio at 22.5 per 100,000people.
The province also recorded 1,853 sexual offences, 524 attempted murders, 6,026 assaults with intent tocause grievous bodily harm, and4,046 common
assaults.
Speaking duringthe briefing, Cachalia saidmany murders werelinked to arguments,retaliation, vigilantism, gang violence and alcohol abuse.
Nationally, SAPS recorded 5,181 murders, a9.5% decrease year-on-year, although officials warned that violent crime levels remain “unacceptably high”.
Nelson Mandela Bay’s high murder figures have renewed concernaboutpolicing capacity in the metro, particularly in areas repeatedlyflagged as violent crime hotspots.
Respondingtothe statistics, DA Shadow MECfor Community Safety,Yusuf Cassim, said
the EasternCape urgently needs stronger coordinated intervention, including apermanent 24hour Joint Operations Centre in Nelson Mandela Bay.
“A total of 949 murders were recorded in the province over just three months. While this is down from 1,020 during the same period last year,itstill means that more than ten peoplewere murdered every day in the Eastern Cape,”Cassim said, citing SAPSfigures.
He added that Eastern Cape residents remain “more likely to be murdered or raped than anywhere else in SouthAfrica.”
Cassimsaid he would write to the Eastern Cape Provin-
cial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, and Community SafetyMEC Xolile Nqatha, requesting adetailed intervention plan for high-crime stations, including KwaZakhele, New Brighton, Walmer, KwaNobuhle and Mthatha.
“Eastern Cape residentsneed police stations that can respond when they call, investigatecases properly and prevent violent criminals from returning to the same communities again and again,” he said.
He added that SAPS must strengthen operational capacity in theprovince’s worst-affected areas in order to reduce violent crime and restore public safety.
AmericanfugitivearrestedinGqeberhaaftertwo-yearmanhunt
A56-YEAR-OLD fugitive from the United Stateshas been arrested in Gqeberha following ajoint operationinvolving Interpol South Africa and local law enforcement agencies.
Robert Lee Redd Juniorwas arrestedathis homeinKabega Park on Wednesday, 27 May.
According to apolice spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, thesuspect is wanted by Interpol on charges of rape and sexual assault reported to the San Antonio Police Department in 2017.
Van Wyksaid the suspect allegedlysexuallyassaulted aminorover aperiod of time. The victimwas 12 years oldatthe time of theallegedoffences
Police spokesperson,Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, said the arrest followed atwo-year search conducted by the Nelson Mandela Bay DetectiveTask Team and Crime Intelligence.
“Interpolmembers joined the operation,whilethe Nelson MandelaBay Crime Combating Unit also assisted,”said Gantana.
Accordingtoa report published
by US media outlet, KSAT, on 10 March2020, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force had been searchingfor Redd in connection with twocounts of aggravated sexual assaultofachild.
Thereportstated that Redd, who was49atthe time, had allegedly been on the runsince May2019 after an indictment wasfiledin the BexarCounty 144th District CourtinTexas Gantana confirmedthat the suspect will be extradited to the United States to face charges of sexual assaultand rape
US fugitive RobertLee Redd Junior was arrested in Kabega Park PHOTO: SUPPLIED
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
CARS queuefor awash where police vans once stood parked.
At the corner of acrime-ridden stretchinWalmer Township, water pipes snake through the ruins of what usedtobeanSAPS satellite station.
Men scrubvehicles in the former parking lot, while inside the vandalised shell of the building, blankets, shoes and broken rubble hint at people seeking shelter in the abandoned structure at night.
Finding the old station was not easy. When the PE Express stopped to ask residents for directions, several appearedconfused.
“Are you talking about thecar wash?” one resident asked.
And that is exactly what the former SAPS satelliteoffice hasbecome.
The building —strippedofits windows,roof and sections of its walls —now stands hollow and forgotten in acommunity where residents say crime has spiralled and visible policing has disappeared. Faded signage hangsatthe entrance, while adog wanders freely through what was once amunicipal facility meant to provide safetyand security.
For nearby resident, Nothini Payi (67), theabandonedbuilding represents more than urbandecay it is adaily reminder of fear. “I’m so scared, Iamold at my home, they can easily kick the doorsopen. Idon’t feel safe and can’tsleep at night,”she shared
“We need this police stationreopened because we need people who will protectus.”
During asite visit on 26 May, Democratic Alliance(DA)mayoral candidate, Retief Odendaal, said the closure of the facility in 2017 hadleft amajor policing vacuum in the area.
“Thiswas asatellite police station, and it closed its doorsin2017, and for years we have been fighting to getSAPStoreopen,”Odendaal said.
“Walmer township has many crimeproblems, the community just don’tfeel safe anymore.” He added that the area has become ahotspot for crime.
“This is ametro building, rented by the Department of Public Works for SAPS when they used it.”
According to Odendaal, police withdrew fromthe site after officers stationed there were allegedly robbed.
“The reasonSAPSwithdrew their resources is because the police men and women were robbed, so they said it was notsafe enough,”heshared.
“That is an indictment on SAPS because if it’s not safe enough for police, it is certainlynot safe enough forthe local community.”
In response to questions, police spokesperson Captain André Beetge said the municipal-owned building was vacated after structural concerns were identified.
“The office was located in amunicipally owned building and after water and structural damages, theDepartment of PublicWorksdid an inspectionofthe building. It wasfound not to be fit for use as office space any longer and SAPS wasnotified to vacate the premises,”heshared.
Beetgeadded that thepremises in Fountain Avenue, Walmer, had been used as acontact point and office accommodation for theSAPSWalmer CommunityPolice Forum (CPF).
“The South African PoliceService canconfirm that thepremises in Fountain Avenue, Walmer were
utilised as acontact point as well as office accommodation for theSAPS Walmer CommunityPolice Forum (CPF) and werenot in thetrue sense seen as a‘satellite police station’.”
NMBMprovidednoclarityonwaterusage
Whilea large green JoJo tank stood at theentrance of theabandoned building, no pipeswere connected to thewater tank.Instead, taps and pipesattached to thepremises appeared to be supplying water used to wash vehicles.
Questions sent to theNelson Mandela Bay Municipality on whether municipal services at thesite, including water, are stillaccessible to thepublic and remain operational went unanswered.The municipality also didnot respond to questions regarding whowouldberesponsible forthe waterbill if municipal water is being used foracar wash at the premises.
Potholerepairsunderwayasflood-damagedroadsdeteriorate
ROAD repairs are underway across Nelson Mandela Bay following widespread pothole damage caused by recent flooding, with municipal teams and councillorsresponding to growing complaints as water-damaged road surfaces continue to deteriorate.
Ward councillors say the scale of road damage has placed significant pressure on limited repair teams operating across the Metro.
In asocial mediapost, Ward 9 councillor,Bernhard Wolf, said pothole teams are working under difficultconditions following the recent weather
“Unfortunately, without additional support fromthe Metro and more repair teams being deployed, the current teams can physically only repair alimited number of potholes per day,” Wolf said.
Ward 3councillor,David Hayselden, said community assistancehas helped fill gaps where municipal capacity has been stretched, withresidents andlocal businesses supporting temporary repairs in Walmer at several key intersections, including Main Road and 9th Avenue, Church Road and 8th Avenue, and Heugh Road.
Ward 7councillor, Brendon
Pegram, said heavy rainfall has led to newpothole formation in several areas, withrepairs being attended to as resources become available.
Ward 6councillor Gert Engelbrecht said road conditions in some areas have worsened significantly.
“The condition of many of our roads hasbecome unacceptable and poses arisk tomotorists,” he said, adding thatpotholes continue toreopen after rainfall and further deterioration is being reported across multiple wards.
Municipalrestorationefforts
Alongsideroad repairs, the municipalitysays major progress is beingmade in restoring electricityand water servicesfollowing the same flood disasterthatdamagedroad infrastructure.
Followinga rapid response and War Room intervention initiated by the Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, on 26 May 2026, restoration teams have been deployedacross affected areas.
The storm event, whichbegan on 4May 2026, resulted in extensive electricityinfrastructure damageand widespread outages, with approximately 600 fault cases reported across high, medium and low voltage networks.
Themunicipality confirms that allhigh voltage and medium voltage faults have been resolved, while around 300 low voltage faults have been completed and approximately 230 remain in progress.
Uitenhageand North depots were the most
recovery
Residentsare encouraged to report outages through ward councillors where call centreaccess is
limited, while further technical resources arebeing considered to improve underground fault detection and futureresponse capacity.
Pothole repairs conducted in Ward 8.
NewschooldevelopmenttakesshapeinLorraine
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
CONSTRUCTION has officially begun on a new school development in Lourdes Avenue, Lorraine, with the project set to take shape over thecoming months. If all goes according to plan, the facility is expected to be completed by September, with registration and enrolment plannedfor January2027.
The new independent institution, GQ Academy, will cater for young learnersfromas young as three months up to GradeR GQ Academy Founders Juanita Swart&HPS Trust shared the vision for theschool with PE Express
“Our vision is to start up apre-school, with young learners all the way up to GradeR.We will be registered with the Department of Education,and we will have aftercare clubs,”she shared.“And it is going to be aprivate learninginstitution in case we want to grow into a primary school.”
The academy will includeclassrooms, a school hall, indoor play areasand secure outdoor spaces. Planned offeringsalso includeindoor swimming lessons, robotics, aftercareand afternoon clubs.
Reactiontothe development has already been mixedonsocial media and amongnearby residents, with some welcoming theinvestment andothers raising concerns about traffic congestion and construction activity.
Withabackground in education,Swartspent 10 yearsasaprimary schoolteacheratCurro,beforeserving as head of school for three years. Speaking to PE Express,she said education hasalways been her passion: “I’vealways been into education, startingasaprimary school teacher and then HOD andheadof school.ItiswhatIdo.”
Swartadded thatthe project is expectedto create employment opportunities: “It will create opportunities for teachers,ground staffand contractorstocomeonboard.”
Correspondence between the NelsonMandela Bay Municipality and Ward 8councillor, GustavRautenbach, confirmed that building plans for theproperty were approved on March 27.
Themunicipality also confirmed thatthe site development planhas been approved, andthat theproperty’szoning alreadypermits educational use, meaning no additional application process was required.
In correspondence shared by Rautenbach, Swart said the academy would complyfully withmunicipalzoning,safety and environmentalrequirements, as well as registration withthe Department of Education.
Community response remains divided, with some residents welcoming the development, while others raising concerns aboutcongestion,infrastructure strain and construction disruption. One resident commented,“Why is this community so offended by change? And a positive change at that —aplace where children gettolearn, explore and growall in asafe space.”
Others expressed concern about infrastructure and traffic impacts.
“Anotherdevelopment in an alreadyoverdeveloped area with ancient infrastructure tapping Chelsea,” one resident wrote.
Anearby homeowner claimed residents were not informed before construction began:“We now have to contend with trucks, forklifts, compactorsand workers who shout to each other all daylong.”
Concerns were also raised about parking and potential school drop-off congestion affecting surrounding streets, with one resident noting: “Luneville is alreadya race track …it's going tobeatraffic nightmare even if the entrance is in Lourdes Avenue.”
Ward 8councillor, Gustav Rautenbach, has urged residents to contact hisofficefor claritybefore “making assumptions or jumpingto conclusions.”
For more information on the academy, contactJuanitaSwart at info@gqacademy.co.za
CommunityChestlaunchesWinterWoollyDrivewithKelstonMotorGroup
THECommunity Chest of theEasternCape is proudtoofficially launch the 2026 Winter Woolly Drive andisexcited to announceKelston Motor Group as the headlinesponsor for thisyear’s campaign
The Winter Woolly Driveremains one of the Community Chest’s longest-standing and most impactful community upliftment initiatives. For nearly 30 years, thecampaignhas focusedoncollecting and distributing warm clothing, blankets, and essentialwinter items to underprivileged individualsand families throughout the metro
TheCommunity Chest extends its sincere gratitude to the many corporates, together with Kelston Motor Group, thathave al-
GUGULETHU MTUMANE
LEARNERS at Kama PrimarySchool in New Brighton will nowbenefit from avegetable and fruit garden, which waslaunched on Monday,May 26,aspart of Kellogg’s South Africa’s Better Days Gardens programme, an initiative aimed at improving accesstofood in vulnerable communitiesacrossthe Eastern Cape.
Firstlaunched in Gauteng in 2024, theBetter Days Gardens initiative has supportedmore than 2,400learners,while also promoting nutrition education, agricultural skillsdevelopment andwater-efficient gardening practices
TheEastern Cape expansion willsee theestablishmentoffive new schoolfood gardens, reaching approximately 2,400 learners in identified food-insecure communities
Speaking to the media, Kellogg’s South Africa General Manager, Philip Nieman, said the initiative is aimed at creating future leaders in SouthAfrica.
“You cannot do that by having children at school who are not fed. You need to be fed; youneedtohave satiety to be able to concentrateand learn,and that’s what we’re trying to do; create that capacity forour children to become the future leaders in South Africa,” he said.
ready come on boardtosupport this year’s campaign. Their generosity and commitment will play acritical role in helping provide warmth, nourishment and dignity to vulnerablecommunities across the Eastern Cape. Supporting corporates include Absolute Projects, APL Cartons, Baywest Mall, Boardwalk Mall, Cadar Printers, Café Capellini, Dave’s World Design&Advertising,DGCapital, Engen Aerofill, Jack’s Bagels, King Fisher,Northfield Engineering, PE Express,Pick nPay,S4, SJM, Sun Boardwalk, TheBridge Shopping Mall, Tucker-Davis Insurance Brokers, UDExpress,and Walmer Park Shopping Centre.
Thanusha Pillay, Group Marketing Manag-
er at Kelston Motor Group, says the Winter Woolly Drive comes at atime when many families across the regions they serve are facing particularly harsh winter conditions.
“As headline sponsor, Kelston Motor Group is proud to partner with the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape to support communities in need. Beyond essential donations, this initiative is about ensuring people feel seen, supported, and cared for when it mattersmost,” she said.
Colette Theron, Marketing Manager of Community Chest, said, “The Community Chest invites businesses, schools, organisations, and membersofthe public to join hands in making ameaningful difference thiswinter.
He explained that Kellogg’s South Africa works closely with the Department of Basic Education to identify schools most in need and ensurethat school leadership is invested in the programme to make it sustainable.
“We don’t want to do it for one year,and then it falls over,” he added. Kama PrimarySchool principal, Armstrong Mfunda, said he was excited about the fruit and vegetable garden. “I’m speechlesssimply
“Donations of blankets, warmclothing, non-perishable food items and financial contributions are all welcome and will directly benefit those most in need. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community faces winter alone.”
Nicolette Thomas, Publisher: EP Media, added, “PE Express and UD Express are thrilled to be part of the 2026 Winter Woolly Drive! Initiatives like these remind us of thepower of community coming together for ashared purpose. It is always apleasureworking alongside theCommunityChest of theEastern Cape —anorganisation that continues to makeareal and lasting difference in thelives of so many.”
becausethe newbaby is already walking.
“It took us two months to initiate the programme, and now Iwant to make sure we sustain it, especially for the community Ilive in,” he said Eastern Cape National School Nutrition Programme Director,Pumla Gxuluwe, said the department values its partnership with Kellogg’s South Africa, as it assists in addressing food insecurity among learners in the province. “We arecurrently feeding almost1.6 million learners through the National School Nutrition Programme, and it has been awonderful programme since its inception,”she said.She noted that the department mainly supports learners from quintile 1to3schools
“If you look at the criteria for selecting theseschools,they areschools where learnerscome from communities with veryhigh unemployment rates, and it is possible for theselearnerstogotoschool on empty stomachs.Itreally touches us becauseyou seethat many of them rely on this as their only meal. Some cannot even affordKellogg’sproducts at home, so when they receive them at school, it really warms our hearts as the department. We really appreciate the partnership with Kellogg’s becausethey areproviding something that some of our learners would otherwisenot have accessto,”she added.
Anew schooldevelopment is under constructioninLorraine.
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Constructionofthe GQ Academy, anew private schoolfor younglearners up to Grade R, is currently underconstruction.
FencingtriomakehistorywithSAsquadselection
IN abreakthrough moment for Eastern Cape fencing, three Nelson Mandela Bay athleteshave earned selection to represent SouthAfrica at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria.
The fencers are Paola Signorile (20) from Buffalo City Fencing Club, and MarcCronje (22) and CaitlinSwanepoel (19),both from Excelsior Fencing Academy in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Eastern Cape Fencing Association (ECFA) chairperson, Jessica Raper, says the achievement marks afirst for the province.
She added that the milestone reflects the growing strength of fencing in the region.
“Fencing is not just asport; it is alifestyle. It builds disciplined and responsible future leaders,” she said.
The athletes will compete at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria,from 9–14 August.They were also selected for the national squad.
Signorile, the most experienced of the trio, is currently ranked second in South Africa in Epee and first in the Eastern Cape. She began as amodern pentathlete at age 15 before switching her focus fully to fencing two years later.
for six yearsand will compete in Sabreinthe U/23 categoryalongsideCronje
ExcelsiorFencing Academy’s development of Sabrefencing began afterthe arrival of former Egyptian champion coach,Samaa Elsayed, whobrought international experience to theclub.
Elsayed began fencing at age six in Foil andlaterrepresented Egypt at the junior level, includingthe African Junior ChampionshipsinTunisia,whereher team won silver in Sabre. Shelater moved to SouthAfricaand is now based in NelsonMandela Bay.
Shestepped away from competitive fencing to raise her children but has since returned to coaching andcontinues to develop athletes while preparingfor an international open eventinBloemfontein later this year
Raper said the athletes’ success reflects both talent and dedication in the province andcalled on sponsors and partners to support their journey to the international stage.
She is now set to receivenational colours for athird time at the Commonwealth Championships.
Signorilewillcompete in both Epee and Foil.
“Fencing has become abig part of who Iam,”said Signorile, add-
She has previously earned national colours at the African Junior Fencing Championships in Ghana (2019) andthe World Junior Championships in Cairo (2021).
ing thatshe also volunteers as acoach at Buffalo City Fencing Club to give back to the sport.
Cronje, who began fencing in 2024, competes in both Epee and Sabre while balancing hisacademic career
He completed his honours degree at the University of Cape Townand is currently completing
amaster’s degree in Criminology at the University of Pretoria.
At theSouth African Senior Fencing Championships in April, he won silverinthe Sabreteam event. Lagos will be hisfirst international competition Swanepoelwill alsomake her international debut at the championships. She has fenced Epee
Swanepoeland Cronjeare raisingfunds to make their dream come true.
“We would love for partnersto supportthese athletesontheir journey,”Raperconcluded.
For moreinformation or sponsorship opportunities, contact JessicaRaper at 084 996 4498 or coach.jessicaraper@gmail.com
AlgoaBay WhaleFestivalreturnswith science,sea and celebration
THEAlgoa Bay Whale Festival is back for 2026, promising avibrant two-daycelebrationofmarine conservation, coastal heritage,and thespectacular annual humpback whale migration.
Taking place on 6and 7June at thepicturesque Willows Resort and Conference Centre, this year's festival shines its spotlight on exploration, science and the mysteries of the deep.
The festival kicks off on Satur-
day, 6June, withthe newly introduced Aweh-Let’s Swim —Rockingthe WhaleTail Ocean Swim, followed by guided intertidal conservation andhistorical walkand-talk experiences led by nature guide Graeme Pienaar and historian Graham Taylor. An impressive indoor speaker programme features leadingmarinescientists andresearchers, including Dr PaulTrixier on subantarctic killerwhales, Prof Pierre
PistoriusonAfrican penguins, and PhD student, Aaron Barnes, on killerwhaleecology in SouthernAfrica.
Central to the day’s programme is ashowcase of the Addo Canyons Research and Exploration Cruise, offering arare glimpse into one of South Africa’s mostsignificant submarine canyon ecosystems Sunday,7June, opens to the upliftingrhythms of African drumming and marimbas,setting ajoy-
fultone for aday filled with live music, family activities, conservation exhibitors, craft markets, and food trucks.
Interactive stands from Bayworld, SANCCOB and the Waste Trade Recycling Project invitevisitors to engage with pressing environmental issues, whilst younger guests canenjoy virtual reality experiences and jumping castles.
The day culminates in aspectacular fire-dancing finale by the
FyreTeam, performed under the stars to the beat of live drumming. Whether drawn by apassion for the ocean, alove of science, or simply seeking ameaningful familyouting, the Algoa Bay Whale Festival 2026 offers something for everyone —uniting the community in celebrating, exploring, and protecting our seas.
For more information and bookings, go to the Algoa Bay Whale Festival page on Facebook.
CaitlinSwanepoel, SamaaElsayed (coach), and Marc Cronje.
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Matriculantcompetitioncultivatesleadershipandopportunities
SISKA MARTIN
THE Kovsie Alumni Trust’s(KAT) involvement in the Matriculantof the Year competition aligns closely with the trust’s commitment to empowering young people through education,leadershipdevelopment, and the creation of opportunities.
This is according to BertieHaasbroek,chairperson of KAT.
“The competition celebrates academic excellence, resilience and potential –values that are essential for building astronger South Africa. By supporting initiatives thatrecognise and uplift matric learners, we contribute to creating pathways for future leaderswhile encouraginga culture of achievement, integrity, and communityimpact.”
This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and NovusMedia, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.
“Today’s matriculants needresilience, adaptability,critical thinking, communication skills, and awillingnesstokeep learning. Academ-
ic achievement alone is no longer enough –young people must also be able to collaborate,solveproblems creatively, and lead with confidence and integrity.”
Haasbroek says the competition challenges learners to present themselvesprofessionally,think beyond theclassroom, and engage in opportunitiesthat require discipline, confidence, and leadership. It encourages bothpersonaland academic growth.
“Life takesusthrough dangerous roads, twists, drifts, rivers, tsunamis, and deserts. Butthose who start preparing early enough (atschool) are betterequipped to navigate life.
Sport hasalready taught them about winning andlosing; culturehas already taught themabout being averageoroutstanding, and about creativity. Leadership positions have already taught them that popularity fades, and that norms and values will take you further thanapplause ever will.”
Haasbroek says South Africa’s youthface significant challenges. These include inequality, limited access to opportunities, and uncertainty about the future.
“Initiatives like this provide recognition, encouragement and exposure to opportunities that many young people would otherwise never receive.
“It motivates learners to strive for excellence and shows them hard work and dedication arevalued Competitions of thisnaturealso help build confidenceand inspire young people to believe in their own potential, regardless of their background.”
Burgert vanHeerden, afinalist last yearand now afirst-yearmedical student, agrees the competition boosted hisself-esteem
“When we first worked in agroup, and the group chose me as the leader, Ihad to stop my smile from reaching my ears!”
Theformer learner of Hoër Landbouskool Marlow in Cradock says he surprised himself with how quickly he adapted to all the new people.
“It was always difficult formeto open up and getcomfortable around others, but Idecided Iwas just going to give the finalround my best shot.”
His decisionpaidoff and,tohis surprise, he was voted Sparkling Personality by his fellow finalists.
‘Die Papier’praat nou op dieweb
Die Papier Praat,’nweeklikse YouTube-nuusprogram, is die jongste toevoeging tot Die Papier-stal. ’n Nuwe program vol nuus sal elke Donderdag om 19:00 uitgereik word Benewens ’n voorskouvan wetenswaardighede uitdie volgende dag se uitgawevan Die Papier,kan kykers ook uitsien na besprekings en ontledings van plaaslikeeninternasionale nuus, en anderaktuele kwessies.
Sportliefhebbersword ooknie afgeskeepnie. ’n Sportsegment met ’n oorsig van die week se belangrikste sportnuus én ’n voorskou van die naweek se sportkalender, sal aansluit by Die Papier se reedsgewilde weeklikse sportblaaie
Die Papier Praat word aangebied deur Daniëlla van Heerden, ’n voormalige nuusleser van eNuusop kykNET.
Jana Swart, ’n gewilde sportaanbieder en sport-beïnvloeder, sal jou op die hoogte bring oor allerlei sport. Swart is ’n groot sportliefhebber, met ’n BSc in sportwetenskap en honneursinhoëprestasie-sport. Sy was ook die mediabeampte van Stellenbosch FC, ’n mededinger in die PSL-sokkerliga. Barnard Beukman, Die Papier se redakteur, sê hy is opgewonde
Daniella van Heerden.
oor die “opwindende en nodige uitbreiding” van die weekblad se handelsmerk.
“Ons hetvan die begin af gesê die gedrukte koerantis’nbelangrike basis vir die handelsmerk, maar is slegs een element daarvan. Nogelemente is aan die kom, en ons webwerf staan ook aan die vooraand van groot spronge.”
Beukman sê dis vir hom en sy span ’n groot eer dat Daniëlla en Jana aan boord is vir DiePapier Praat.“Ek glo hulle gaan help om Afrikaansenuusuitsendings onher-
roeplik en op ’n opwindende manier te verander.”
Jeannine vanZyl, die hoof van premium produkte en inhoud by Novus Media, DiePapier se moedermaatskappy, is net so opgewonde oor die toevoeging
“Met Die Papier Praat wil ons Die Papier se platform verder uitbrei om ons lesers ook op ’n moderne, toeganklike en persoonlike manier te bereik,”sêsy. “Die uitsending geeons die geleentheid om die stories agter die hoofopskrifte verder te vertel.”
Sincethe majority of the finalists, like Van Heerden, wanted to study medicine, they were able to meet future classmates and build friendships, meaning they already knew people on theirfirstday as students.
Hisadvice to this year’s finalists is to not take the final round too seriously
“Build relationships,and who knows, maybe you’ll formfriendships that last alifetime.”
How to enter
Matric learners from across the country who excel in academics, cultureand sport, and who want to study at theUFS next year,can enter the competition.
Scholarships, prizemoney and giftsworth around R500 000 areup forgrabs for the top 25 participants, sponsoredbyUFS Student Recruitment Services, the KovsieAlumni Trust, Forvis Mazars, Absa and Pick nPay Preller Walk.
Learners may enter themselves or be nominatedbytheirschools Twenty-five semi-finalistswill be selected, with 14 finalists taking part in the finalround in Bloemfonteinfrom 5to7October Scan the QR code, download the entryform, complete it and
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Finn’sFurryFriends: Lesa-MareHarris is oncemore calling fordonations of canned and drypet food, treats,blankets and waterbowls foranimal shelters
Donationscanbedroppedoffuntil24JuneatZBrands in Walmer,DayleeCreations in Lorraine,and Mount PleasantVetinBuffelsfonteinRoad.Formoreinfo,contactlesamareharris@gmail.com.
Thrift GQ Preloved Clothing Market: The market willbeatWalmerScoutHall,59FordyceRoad,Walmer on Saturday,6 June,from09:00 to 13:00.A hugeselectionofqualityprelovedclothing forladiesand gents willbeavailableataffordableprices.ContactCherieon 0828577563 LekkeOldiesDance: The North in Bloemendalwill present adanceevening withDJs Jamo and AshThe Bash on Saturday, 6June from 19:00until late.Enjoya night of music by Jarroos&Baas. Over 21s only. Doors openat18:00.EntryisR40after19:00
Cheshire Fete: Fun, food and festivitiesawait at CheshireHomesSummerstrand’s annual fete fund-raiser on Saturday, 6June,from08:00 to 13:00
Therewill be avariety of stalls, treats,entertainment and bargains. Therewill be an auction at 10:00.ContactCheshireHomesSummerstrand at 041583 2183 oradminchs@cheshirehomes.co.za.
Market Dayand Boot Sale: St Peter’sCongregational Church, Walter Road,Charloinvites all to their monthlyevent on Saturday, 6June,from09:00 to 13:00. Stall vendorsset up from 08:00.Entry is free Stall rental is R50. Eats, refreshments, fruit and vegetables,clothes,bric-a-brac and toys will be sold.Entertainment and music by Flippie Kapp.Contact Deirdre at0760678019toreservespace
BootSale:The Forest Hill communitywill have aboot sale at CloverCrescent,ForestHill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) on 7June,from07:00 to 12:30.The bootsalewillalsotakeplaceon14Juneand21June.For moreinfo,contactIanat0814685077
MarketinthePark:Amarket will be heldonSunday 7June,weatherpermitting,atStGeorge’sPark,Central, from 09:00to13:00.Therewill be craft, art,food and bric-a-brac,aswellaslivemusic.Stallsarefreetocharitiesandchildren.ContactMaureenat0822574691. DiabetesWellness Meeting (Springdale): A
meeting will be heldonTuesday,9 June,at19:00 at theGospel Hall on the corner of Geldenhuysand Olympia Streets. PhysiotherapistJayshree Makanwill speakabout‘Managing Diabetes Through Movement -APhysiotherapyPathway.’ContactCliveBurkeat083 5009394.
DiabetesWellness AGM(PE Branch): The annual general meeting (AGM) of DSAPEBranch will be held on Wednesday evening, 10 June,inthe Caritas Hall, 16 West Street,NewtonPark,at19:30.Contact Martin/ Elizabethon0825799059or0413672810
Gqeberha CentralMen’s Shed: Theymeetevery Mondayfrom10:30 to 12:00 at Caritas,16 West Street Newton Park (between Tiger Wheel and Newton Park Spar). All ages arewelcome.For moreinfo, WhatsApp Willieat0711423771
CaritasServiceCentre: Theywelcome senior citizenstobecomemembers.Mealsareavailableonorder daily. The tearoom is open every second Fridayofthe month. Trigym, pilates and line dancing fitness sessionsareheldMondaystoThursdays.Abloodpressure clinicisavailablemonthly.Thereisalsoalibrary,artsand crafts,canasta,knitting groupsand social outings.The hallat16WestStreet,NewtonPark,isalsoavailablefor weddingsand parties. Contact066 111 2497 Mondays toFridays,08:30to12:30
RELIGIOUS:
HealingandDeliveranceMeeting: The next meeting will takeplace on Saturday, 6June,inHall 4ofthe WordofFaithChristianCentreonthecornerofWilliam MoffettExpresswayand LillyStreet, MangoldPark from10:00.Allarewelcome,freeofcharge CityLightsChurch: This family-style, Bible-based church,affiliated withthe Advancegroup of churches, meeteverySundayat09:30atTheEPBadmintonHall at theend of Alan DriveinWalmer Downs. WhatsApp Daveat0849999197formoreinfo. Hi’sPlaceDevelopingCentre: Achurch and healing serviceisheldevery Sundayat09:00.All arewelcome Directions:DrivefromGqeberha on OldCapeRoad,1.6 km past theWedgewood GolfCourse entrance, enter through thegateofSovereign Food. ContactPastor ChristoCampherat0825152294.
return it by 31 July to Linda Greyling at greylinl@ufs.ac.za
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to the biological father of agirlchild born 2012/06 /20 and aboy child born on 2015/03/22.The biologicalmother of the childrenconcerned, Ms Amanda Vena,is deceased.Ifyou have any information please contact Social Worker at FamilyRestoration Services (078118 0736) during officehours (08h00-16h00).
FamilyRestoration Services,Motherwell, Gqeberha, is requesting anyone with information withregardsto Mr. Mzukisi Cekisani.Heis the biologicalfather of a girlchild born on 2013 /06/15.Heisreportedto be in Gqeberha. The child'sbiological mother is Ms.Lindiwe Makhaya If youhaveany information, please contactthe Social Worker at 0781180736 duringofficehours (08h00-16h00)
2 n the 37, for copy ber d LOBESE, 9 in SE er 1, F on politan rt he e or destroy All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodgethe same in writing with the Registrar of Deed: EASTERNCAPEat QONCE within two weeks from the date of publication of thisnotice. Dated at Port Elizabeth on 3 June2026
CHRISTO MINNAAR (Authorised agent) 73 6th Avenue, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth christo@cm-law.co.za 041-3640171
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
KABEGAPARK
SHOPPING CENTRE
LOST OR DESTROYEDDEED
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. ST10658/2005CTN passedbyADELENIEMAND, Identity No. 7510280121 089registeredinfavour of LESLEY JOYBEZUIDENHOUT,Identity No. 541028 0096 088, unmarried in respect of certain AUnitconsisting of (a) SectionNo. 11 as shown andmore fullydescribedon Sectional Plan No SS 239/ 1987, in the scheme known as KABEGA PARK SHOPPING CENTREinrespectof the land andbuilding or buildings situatedatKABEGA, IN THENELSONMANDELA
BAYMETROPOLITANMUNICIPALITY, of which section thefloor area,according to thesaidsectional plan is 58 (Fifty Eight) square metres in extentand
Allinterested personshaving objection to the issue of such copy are hereby requiredtolodge the samein writingwith the Registrar of Deeds Eastern Cape: Qonce at 113Alexandra Rd, QONCE within two weeks from the date of publicationofthis notice
DatedatGQEBERHAthis 11th day of MAY 2026.
LOSTORDESTROYED
BOND
Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the DeedsRegistries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of acertified copy of Mortgage Bond B93901 /2007CTN passedby MARTIN SOLOMON S, Identity number 630428 5779 08 8, AND BEATRICE KATHLEEN SOLOMONS identity number 630806 0145 08 4MARRIEDIN COMMUNITYOFPROPERTY
TO EACHOTHER in favour of TheStandard BankofSouth Africa Limited(Registration number 1962/000738/06),in respectofcertainErf 6787 BETHESLDORPInthe Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality,Division of Uitenhage, Province of the EasternCapewhichhas been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy arehereby requiredtolodge the same in writingwith the Registrar of Deeds at 112Alexandra Road, King Williams Town within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Port Elizabeth on this 14 day of MAY 2026.
Applicant: MARTIN SOLOMONS AND BEATRICE KATHLEEN SOLOMONS NADAN NAIDOO ATTORNEYS 182Stanford Road, Korsten Port Elizabeth, 6020 Tel: 041453 3298
Applicant c/oJOHANETTJANSE VAN RENSBURG &ASSOCIATES INC. 10 Bird Street Central Gqeberha Tel. 064534 0956 E-mail.johanett@ jjvrlaw.com
FamilyRestoration Services,Motherwell, Gqeberha, is requesting anyone with information withregardstothe biologicalfather of aboy childborn on 2011/01/13
The biological mother's name is Ms.Ntombethemba Maseti andshe is deceased. Thebiological father's identity and whereaboutsare unknown. If you have any information, please contactthe Social Worker at 0781180736 duringofficehours (08h00-16h00)
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937 of the intention to apply for the issueofa certifiedcopy of Certificate of RegisteredGrant of LeaseholdNumber TL3793 /1988PE-CTNpassedbyThe Administratorofthe Provinceofthe Cape of Good Hope:Officefor community Services: Eastern Cape,in favour of TYELOVUYO GLADSTONEPINYANA, Identity Number 570807 5339 08 8and VERONICA NOMASANGO PINYANA, Identity Number 5-5520880-7,born on 26th December 1957, Married in communityofproperty to each other,inrespectofERF 239MotherwellNU9,Inthe NelsonMandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, DivisionofUitenhage, Provinceofthe Eastern Cape Now ERF13721 Motherwell, In theNelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, DivisionofUitenhage, Provinceofthe Eastern Cape which hasbeenlost or destroyed.
Allpersonshavingobjection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodgethe same in writing with the
LOST OR DESTROYED
DEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intentions to apply for the issueofa certifiedcopy of Deed of TransferNumber T83759 /1993CTN Passed by: PARK RID GE PROPERTY DEVELOP ERS CC, REGISTRATIONNUMBER CK 88/11412/23 In favour of: HO WA RD RANDALL JORD AAN, IDENTITY NUMBER 6708115149082 andMARILYN CAROL JORD AAN, IDENTITY NUMBER 6809140244086, Married in Communityof Property to each other in respectofERF 4502 GELVANDALE, NELSON MANDELA BAY
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the DeedsRegistries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of acertified copy of Deed of TransferNumber T52923/2002CTN passedby SAAMBOUBANK LIMITED (registration number 1987 /005437/06), in favour of MARTIN SOLOMONS , Identity number 630428 5779 08 8, AND BEATRICE KATHLEEN SOLOMONS identity number 630806 0145 08 4MARRIEDIN COMMUNITYOFPROPERTY TO EACH OTHERinrespect of certain Erf 6787 BETHELSDORP In the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality,Division of Uitenhage, Province of the EasternCapewhichhas been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy arehereby requiredtolodge the same in writingwith the Registrar of Deeds at 112Alexandra Road, King Williams Town within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
Dated at Port Elizabeth on this 14 day of MAY 2026.
Applicant: MARTIN SOLOMONS AND BEATRICE KATHLEEN SOLOMONS
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED (Form JJJ addedbyGNR.62 of 25 January 2019) Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of acertified copy of Deed of TransferNumber T13154/2007(CTN) passed by NELSON MANDELA MET RO- POLITAN MUNICIPALITYinfavour of GE ORGE SWEMMER Identity Number: 611001 5178 08 1and DORATHEA SWEMMER Identity Number 6111280203083MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTYTOEACH OTHER, in respectofERF 9148 BETHELSDORP IN THE NELSON MAN DE LA METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF PORT ELIZABET H, PROVINCEOFTHE EASTERN CAPE In Extent344 (THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR)whichtitle deedhas beenlostordestroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy arehereby required to lodge the same in writingwith the Registrar of Deed: EASTERNCAPEat QONCE withintwo weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at Port Elizabeth on 13 May2026 CHRISTO MINNAAR (Authorised agent) 73 6th Avenue, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth christo@cm-law.co.za 041-3640171
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of a certified copy of Certificate of Owership No. TE9137 /1995CTN passedby MUNICIPALITYOFTHE CITY OF PORT ELIZABETH in favour of 1. MAKAYA JAMESNXOPO, Identity number 2003155132089,2 NOMANGESI JULIANXOPO, Identity number 560518 0740 087inrespect of certainErf 59169 Ibhayi, in the Nelson MandelaBay Metropolitan Municipality, DivisionPort Elizabeth, Eastern CapeProvince, which have beenlostor 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 the publication of this notice.
Dated at Goodwood on this 27th day of May2026 , christelds
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASEDESTATES
LYINGFOR INSPECTION IN THEESTATE OF THE LATE MARIANA CORCORAN IDENTITY NUMBER: 530507 0075 088, DATE OF DEATH: 2024/12/22, marriedin community of property /subjecttothe accrual systemtoPATRICKBRIAN CORCORAN, ID Number: 4607155067083 from ADDRESS: 2NAUTILUS CLOSE,BLUEWATER BAY, PORT ELIZABETH, ESTATE NUMBER: 001422/2025 In terms of Section 35(5) of Act66of1965, noticeis hereby giventhatthe First andFinal Liquidation and Distribution Accountinthe above Estate will be open for inspection forall persons with an interesttherein for aperiod of 21 (twenty-one) days,atthe office of the Master of the High Court, Port Elizabeth, andthe Magistrate,Gqeberha,as from date hereof. Efficient Board of Executors(Pty) Ltd PO BOX 17 PINEGOWRIE 2123 TEL. 0861 711711 em ai l: jea n- pierrejhb @efboe.co.za
COURTORDERS/ SEQUESTRATIONS/ LIQUIDATIONS 4005
ABAHLAHIHOUSING
ASSOCIATION (NPC)
ABAHLAHI HOUSING ASSOCIATION (NPC)(In Liquidation)
Master's Reference: S39/ 2023 Notice is hereby giventhat the undermentionedhas beenappointed as Liquidator in the abovementioned Estate andthatall persons indebtedtothe Estate are required to pay their debts to the Liquidator. ASecond (General) Meeting of Creditors will be held on Wednesday, the 24th of June 2026 at 14h00 at the Master Port Elizabeth, for the following purposes: 1. to prove claims; 2. to receive the Liquidators Report; and 3. to pass Resolutionsand directions. MDOWRIES Liquidator c/oCKTRUST PO BOX 27 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 Tel051 4036648
ABAHLALI HOUSING ASSOCIATION (NPC)
ABAHLALI HOUSINGASSOCIATION (NPC) (InLikwidasie)
Meesters verw:S39/2023
Kennis geskiedhiermee dat dieondergenoemde as Likwidateur aangestel is en dat persone wat enigiets aan dieBoedel verskuldig is onmiddellik hul skuldeby genoemde Likwidateur moet vereffen.
'n Tweede (Algemene) Vergadering van Skuldeisers van bogenoemde Boedel salop Woensdag, 24 Junie 2026 om 14:00 by dieMeester Port Elizabeth gehou wordvir die volgende doeleindes: 1. bewysvan eise; 2. Verslag van Likwidateur te aanvaar; en gte
PERidingClubtohostsporthorsestudextravaganza
THE PE Riding Club is delighted to announce the return of the334 Sporthorse StudExtravaganza, our premier show jumping event, which incorporates the EC Youth Show Jumping &EquitationChamps, taking place from 5to7June at the PE Riding Club grounds in Lorraine
Renowned for its outstanding facilities, the PE Riding Club offers two full-sized arenas that will be filled with exceptionalhorses and talented riders throughout the weekend. With highly respected course designers, Milton Kgaogelo and Cliff Jones, at the helm, competitors and spectators alike can look forward to world-class courses and thrilling competition.
Thisyear’s event is expectedto attract more than 200 horses, with over 750 rounds of jumping across the weekend, ensuring ahighly competitive showcase of equestrian ex-
cellence
Supporting the smooth running of the eventare our esteemed judges, PhillipaPenrose and Judy Gerady, and Show Director, CarolNewton.
Oneofthe most anticipated highlights of the weekendisthe electrifying6-Bar Competition on Saturday afternoon,where horse-and-rider combinationsbattle it out to clear ever-higher fences —often reaching an impressive 1.60metres.
Beyond the action in the arena, spectators and competitors can enjoy afull weekend of entertainment, including the highly contested “Stick Steed Classic” on Saturdayafter the 6-Bar,followed by theever-popular “Wys jouVleis Boerie Competition” on Saturday evening, complete with aliveDJand excitingauction.
Diane Botes from First For Horses, proudpartner of the event, shared her enthusiasm, “Itiswonderful to see howthis show continues to grow
year after year. We arethrilled to attract riders fromacross the country. Riders and grooms areinfor areal treat with top-class courses, fantastic prizes, and incredible entertainment.
“I would also like to extend asincerethank youtoour wonderful sponsors who help make this show such ahugesuccess. I’mespecially excited to announce that Equilive will be livestreamingall events from our mainarena.”
For updates and additional information, followthe PE Riding Club Facebook page: 334 Sporthorse Stud Show, made possible by First For Horses.
Thepublic is warmly invited to attend thisexciting family-friendly event.
In additiontothe equestrian action, visitors can enjoy amini market, avariety of food and beverage vendors, food trucks, the PE Riding Club kitchen and afully licensed bar.
LocalIrishdancersimpressinternationalexaminer
INTERNATIONAL Irish dancing
examiner, Richard Griffin,was left highly impressed by the standard of Irishdancing displayed by students from Gqeberha dance schools during his recent examination visit.
Griffin,a qualified Irish dancing teacher, adjudicator and examiner from Great Britain, praised the dancers trained under the tutelage of newly qualified Irish dancing teacher Joanne Kerr. She successfully completed the intensive Teagascóir Choimisiúin le Rincí Gaelacha (TCRG) teaching examinations in Prague last year
Griffin’s examination sessions took place at Toynbee Ballet Academy in Gelvandale, where seven studentscompleted their first Irish dancing examinations and achieved distinctions, and at DanceDynamics,where afurther 14 dancers were examined andachieved distinctions.
Griffin commended the dancers on their excellent timingand technique —qualities regarded as essential in Irish dancing— as well as their flawless carriage and presentation.
Kerrsaid she was bothimpressed and extremely proud of how all her students performed. “Now it is time to continue teaching with my heartand soul and helping every dancer blossom into the very best version of themselves,” she said.
Carli Labuschagne, aGrade 8learner at Theodor Herzl High School, has beenselected as amember of theEasternCape Youth Choir for 2026. In additiontothis remarkable achievement, shewas awarded first placeinthe Vocal Categoryatthe SASMT Into TheMix Popand ContemporaryMusic Competition, as well as Gold for Clarinet at the Knock on Wood Music Competition.
placefrom 29 June to 3July
Weekendsportsnews,results,upcomingfixtures
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ZWIFAtohostMayoralCupu/21eliminations
ZWIDE Football Association
(ZWIFA) Mayoral Cup U/21 elimination rounds started off witha big bangatYoung Romans Grounds on Sunday.
The tournament started with a knockout format. In the quarter-finals, Golden Aces FC endedGal City FC’s journey at 3-1 on penalties aftera1-1 full-time tie. NUBS FC advanced to thesemi-finalsasthey won by default over Young Brothers FC. ShiningStars FC eliminated Amadamara FC 5-4 on penalties after agoalless draw
Major Chiefs Sports Club hadan easyassignment against Zwide Pirates FC, which they took to the cleaners, thrashing them 9-1 Fans will watch the semi-finals, which are described as the finals
before the finals, at Young Romans Grounds on Saturday. In the first semi-final, NUBS take on Golden Aces FC. Shining StarsFCwilllock horns with Major Chiefs Sports Club in the secondsemi-final.
Nelson MandelaBay Masters and Legends Top8results:
• YoungPiratesMastersFC3-1UitenhageFC Masters
VW FC Masters 0-4ElevenAttackers FC Masters
• ChathazaAll StarsFCMasters 3-4 Young BucksFCMasters
• Walmer United FC Masters 2-1AmaUnits FC Masters
Tambo Chiefs Fcementtheir positionat thetop of LAROFA PremierLeaguelog table
Followingtheirunbeaten record, Tambo Chiefs have cemented their position at thetop of the Langa Rosedale Football Association
(LAROFA)league.
Limekhaya HighSchool Grounds on Sunday: Chiefs defeated Black Spurs FC 5-1. After 10 games,Chiefs have accumulated 30 league points. African Chiefs FC,who have not yet lost agame, with just two draws, jumped to second place after a4-0 triumph over Young Boys. LangaCitizens FC overcame Stars of HopeFC1-0. Juventus FC earned a4-2 triumph over Young Chiefs FC Thembani Grounds on Sunday: KingsFCedged Vital Stars FC 2-0. Despite their 2-1loss, Langa All StarsFCfought tooth and nailagainst Moonlight City FC. Tiryville FC,who are in the league race, overcame Mandela Stars FC 4-0. Swifts FC, who have claimed no victory since the start of the season, went down 7-0 to AtlanticSpurs FC Swifts areatrock bottom on the league table.
SwartkopsFCsuffer surprisedefeatto
LeedsUnitedFC
Zakhele Football Association (ZAFA) Premier League leaders
Swartkops FC suffered asurprise1-0 defeattoLeeds United FC at Eleven Angels Grounds on Saturday.
Swartkops’loss to Leeds didnot dropthemfromtheirtop position. They look forwardtomaking history by winning the ZAFA Premier League title for the firsttimesince their inception. Currently, Swartkops have 32 league points while Leeds have collected 28 league points so far.
Masilakhe FC went down 1-0 to Seven United FC, also at Eleven Angels Grounds on Saturday. Masilakhe are in second position with 31 league points. City All Stars FC outplayed Ghetto Eleven FC 8-0 at Dynamos Grounds on Saturday. Golden Brothers FC played out agoalless drawwith Royal Blues FC at Dyna-
mos Grounds on Saturday. United Comrades snatched ahardfought 1-0 victoryover Young Boys at Eleven Angels Grounds on Saturday. Meanwhile, Stone Brokersregistered anarrow3-2 triumph over Island City FC at Eleven Angels Grounds, while Dynamos FC earned ahard-fought 1-0 win over Eleven Angels FC at Dynamos Grounds on Saturday. Young NeighboursFCplayed to a 2-2 draw against United Spirits FC at Dynamos Grounds on Saturday.
OtherZAFAPremier League results:
• Golden BrothersFC5-0 GhettoElevenFC • City allStarsFC0-0
• RoyalBluesFC1-0
• SwartkopsFC3-0
Capital Kenzo ridden by Cinzia PasterisofEbb
Seven dancers at Toynbee Ballet AcademyinGelvandale achieveddistinctions during RichardGriffin’sexamination.