Keywatersitevandalismpromptsconcernsoversecurity
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says vandalism at the St George’s Park Wellfield is damaging key water infrastructure and increasing repair costs, with concerns raised about thelack of dedicated security at thesite.
The municipality, in astatement, has strongly condemned repeated criminal damage at the facility, warning thatitis threatening essentialserviceslinked to the metro’s water supply system
Accordingtothe municipality, vandalism has led to escalating repair and replacement costs, with minorrepairs ranging from R3 000, equipment losses reaching up to R15 000 and major infrastructuredamageexceeding R300 000.
“Beyond the financialimpact,the vandalism is disruptingoperations, disabling critical safety and security systemsand placing lives at risk,” the statement read
The St George’sPark Wellfield is regarded as astrategic water infrastructure asset, forming part of the municipality’s efforts to diversify supplysourcesand strengthen long-termwater security.
Residentshave been urgedtoreport suspiciousactivityand assist authoritiesin protecting public infrastructure.
The wellfield forms part of themunicipality’s broaderwater resilience strategy,which includes expanding groundwater use to reduce reliance on rainfall-fed dams.
Treated groundwater from the siteisfed into the St George’s Reservoir, supplying parts of the CBD and surroundingareas
However, concerns have been raised aboutaccess control challenges at the site, particularly afterthe withdrawal of
securitypreviously deployed at the pump station.
The municipality allegedly contracted aprivate security companyfor the pump station, but thatcontract reportedly ended after approximately three months, leaving the site without dedicated security
BackboneSecurity Solutions, meanwhile,which is contracted by Friendsof St George’s Park, patrols the perimeter of St George’s Park.
Marcel Combrinck,owner of Backbone Security Solutions, said unauthorised accessremains aconcern in the wider park area.
“There has been aserious problem with vagrants,and we havemade many arrests in that field duetopeople breaking into buildings,” he shared withthe PE Express.
Combrinck said patrols in thepark have reduced incidents, but access routes to the pump station fall outsidetheir operational scope.
“The access that they (vandals) use to get to thepump station is through the Union Cricket Club, which we are not part of,” he said “We actively manage vagrantsinthe park and try to get them to rehab or homeless shelters.”
He added that while thepresence of Backbone Security Solutions has improved safety in thepark,the absence of dedicated securityatthe pump station remains aconcern.
Vandalism atStGeorge’s Park Wellfield is damagingkey water
Everychildpregnancy ‘anationalemergency’
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
THE Eastern Cape Department of Health hasrecorded asustained decline in teenage andchild pregnancies and births across the province, but child protectionexperts warn that thefigures may concealafar morecomplex andtroubling realityof abuse, inequality and underreporting.
Accordingtoprovincialdata forthe 2025/26 financial year, births among girls aged 10–14 dropped significantly, falling from 553 in 2022/23 to 292 in 2025/26.
In the latest quarter, 54 births were recorded, below the target of 75.Asimilar downward trend is reflectedamong adolescents aged 15–19, with total births decreasing from 17,064to13,916 over thesame period
HealthMEC Ntandokazi Capahas attributed the decline to strengthened multi-sectoral interventions involving the Departments of Health, Education, and Social Development, alongside community partners. These include expanded youth-friendly services,prevention programmes, andimproved access to reproductive healthsupport.However, child protection organisation ChildlineSAsays the declineinnumbersdoes not necessarilyreflect a simple success story
According to Okuhle Mdodana, DirectoratChildline SA in theEasternCape, teenage and childpregnanciesremaindriven by deep structural and social challenges, particularlyinhigh-riskcommunities
“Sexualabuse andstatutory raperemain major drivers, with many pregnancies in girlsunder 16 resulting from coercion,grooming,orabuseby older men, relatives, or community members,” she shared Poverty, sheadded, increases vulnerabilityto
cion.A decline in numbers doesnot equal success when theunderlying drivers remainunchanged,”
Mdodana said
She noted that many cases still result in school dropout, trauma and long-term poverty, and that ChildlineSAcontinues to see highvolumes of cases through its helplines. Concerns havealso been raised about whether the decline reflects realbehavioural changeorunderreporting.
Mdodana said officialdata often reflects onlypublic health facility births, excluding home deliveries, private care, miscarriages, unsafeabortions or unreported cases duetostigma.
“Inrural Eastern Cape communities, stigma often leads families to conceal pregnancies or avoid facilities,” she said.“The decline may reflectsome real gains in awareness or services, butitlikely underestimatesthe true scale of the problem.”
Theorganisation also raised concerns about gaps in statutory rapereporting and referralsystems, despite legal obligations under the Children’sAct and Sexual Offences Act. Mdodana said implementation remains inconsistent duetoconfusion among professionals, fear of stigma, and weak follow-up systems.
“Cases areoften reported, butinvestigations stall due to shortages of social workers, overburdened courts, and limited SAPS capacity,” she said.“In many instances, pregnancies in minorsare not automatically followed by robust child protection responses.”
Childline saysitfrequently encounters cases where abuse is suspected butnot properly escalated,particularly in rural areas where services are limited
Key systemic gaps,according to the organisation, include shortages of social workers, poor coordina-
Newbursarymodelaimstoboost staffretention,educationinBay
SHANTI JAFTA
BUSINESSESinNelson Mandela Bay are being invited to explore anew bursary model aimed at supporting employees’ children while strengthening staff retention, through an upcoming online presentation hosted in partnership with the Rotary Club of Port ElizabethWest.
The initiative, driven by Brylin Independent Learning Centre, introduces a company-funded bursary structure in whichbusinesses sponsor the education of employees’ children, either fully or in part, as partoftheir overall remuneration package. Brylin supportsthe model by offering discounted tuition fees, typically between 5% and 15%.
The concept will be unpacked during afree Zoom presentation on Monday, 11 May at 18:00, where business owners will be introduced to boththe educational offering and its potential human resource benefits.
According to Clive Hassell of the Rotary Club of PortElizabethWest, the model is designed to offer companies an alternative waytoreward and retain key staff.
“It’s effectively abenefit, like medical aid or acompany car,” said Hassell. “Instead of increasing salaries, abusiness can invest in achild’s education. That becomes astrong incentivefor employees to stay.”
Brylin Trustee, Jax Elliot, said the initiativeiscentred on acollaborative approach between the school, employer and employee. “This is about creating athreeway partnership that places the child’s education at the centre,” Elliot explained.
“By supporting learners from an early stage, businesses are not only assisting families but also contributing to longtermsocial and economic development.”
Under the model, participating companies identify employees they wish to support,withselection largely at the employer’sdiscretion. While the focus is primarily on younger learners to maximise long-termimpact, the bursary is open across all grades, from early childhood through to Grade 12.
Brylin has set an initial target of approximately 50 learners, with the number of participating businesses dependent on how many employees each company chooses to sponsor.
In addition to staff retention benefits, the initiative may also assist companies in improving theirBroad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) standing, particularly where support contributes to education and skills development
The Rotary Club has played acoordinating roleinbringing stakeholders together and facilitating engagement with the local business community, positioning the initiative as both abusiness solution and a community investment
Hassell noted that while Rotary is supporting the rollout, the focus of the event remains on the bursary opportunity itself.
“We’re trying to show Rotary in action by enabling something meaningful for the community and for businesses,”hesaid.
Businesses interested in attending the online session can request aZoom link via email at crh@webafrica.org.za or by WhatsApp on 072 8896405.
SóvereerCilliésySpringbok-helde
HANNES SCHOEMAN
’n UNIEKE projek om die Hoërskool Cillié se Springbokke en Proteas te vereer word vanjaar voltooi om saam te val met die skool se 90ste bestaansjaar in 2027.
William van der Riet, wat in Januarie 1984 by die skool aangestel en in 2022 as adjunkhoof afgetree het, is die argitek van dié
geskiedkundige foto-uitstalling
Hy sê hy werk nou al drie jaar aandie projek watook ’n gedenktuin in een van die skool se vierkante insluit. Van der Riet sê dieidee vandie tuin is deur ’n oud-leerder en later adjunkhoof, Gert vander Merwe, voorgestel Benewens hierdie projek,sien Van der Riet ook om na die meer as 100inheemse bome en struike by die skool se sportveld.
Daar kry hy hulp vandr. Erika Jansen, ’n oud-leerder en medebestuurder van dié projek
Die duisende duwweltjies het hy met ’n tuinvurkie met wortel en tak uitgeroei sonder om enige gifprodukte te gebruik. Cillié se trotse nasionale verteenwoordigers wat teen die skool se murepryk is: Gawie Carelse, Anton Barnard, Popeye Strydom, Dirk de Vos (rugby), Baldwin McBean (sewesrugby),
Newton Kennedy(huidige hoof en Saru-vleuel in 1987),Anna vandeVenter, Ria Strydom, Bennie Saayman (netbal), VeronicaMeyer (vlugbal), Derek Hyman (paraplegiese atletiek), Abe du Mont, Leon Weitsz, Harold Saaiman (boks), Mark Gerber (bofbal), Sarie Seaman (judo), RootieRootman (diepsee-hengel) en Ronnie Ackerman (branderroei). Dan het die Hoërskool Cillié
AlexanderRoadHighpresents‘Sophiatown’
ALEXANDER Road High School is proud to announce its 2026 productionofthe play, Sophiatown,which returns to the Gqeberha stage after36years.
The show promises to captivate and enthralGqeberha audiences, running from 8to 15 May at the PercyWalker School Hall.
This compelling, distinctly SouthAfrican playisset against the backdropofthe rich multicultural life of the Johannesburg suburbofSophiatown in the 1950s andthe mounting political oppressionatthe timeinthe country.
In the faceoffresh challenges in the modern world, this production introduces a new generation to the vibrant music, dynamic spirit, tragedy and the enduringsense of
hope despite oppression that defined Sophiatowninthe 1950s
Audiences can alsolook forward toafew modern twists! This production offers awonderful blend of honouring the pastinthe present, ensuring that history remainsrelevant.
Equally memorable is the way in which thestory chronicles the vibrant,richly diverse community lifeof Sophiatown, one of the country’s most unforgettable freehold townships at the time and the personal lives of a few ofits community members.
Amelting pot of African, Coloured and Indian heritage bubbles over when anewcomer arrives.Inthis place, where jazz music, musicians, political activists, shebeen
SISKA MARTIN
Formorethan 40 years, theMatriculantofthe Year competition hasbeenmaking adifferencein the livesofhundreds of young people whohavestarted their career path at the Universityofthe Free State (UFS)
This year it will be no different, with the 45th competition starting this week.
Notonlyisitthe launchofthe 2026competition, butthe UFSis also excited to welcome NovusMedia as anew media partner forthe competition.
NovusMedia, asubsidiary of NovusHoldings, hasanational footprintof36freecommunity papers; anationalpaper,Die Papier;and a strong digital and social media presence.
All articles about the competition will be publishedinthese printed publications, as well as on their websites,inaddition to beingavailable to read forfreeonthe national websitenovanews.co.za
Onceagain, multi-talentedmatriculants from all over the country can enterthemselvesfor the competition, whichwas wonlastyearby KiaraSubramanian, nowaformer learner of the Eunice High School in Bloemfontein.
Kiarasaysshe will always be grateful forwinning the competition.
"Not just becauseofthe title,but becauseofthe people it brought into my life. It allowedme to connect with such inspiring,kind, and drivenindividuals, manyofwhom Inow gettowalk this journeyof
ook Junior Springbokke en Gaselle-spelers opgelewer wat geen Springbokspan in die steek sou laat nie.
Vander Riet sê die projek lê hom baie na aan die hart en hy sal graag weer ’n reünie van die skool se eersterugby- en netbalspanne wilsien.
Hy sê hy is ook dankbaar dat van die skool se oud-leerlinge hom gehelp het om die legkaart van die foto’stevoltooi.
queens, journalists,migrantworkers, gangsters andall kinds of people and cultures foughtfor survival, they shared acommon goal: defiance of apartheid’s segregation laws
The performance artfully blendshistory,music andits characters’ personal testimoniestotellthe story, whichlaterbecame partofthe widerstruggle against thesystem.
Written by theJunction Avenue Theatre Company in 1986, theplay hasalso left an indelible impressiononaudiences around theworld.
It went on to tourEurope andAmericaand continues to resonate through annualrevivals in Johannesburg
To bring theworld of
thestory to life,the production features atalented andversatile ensemble cast, live jazz performances andhistorically faithful choreography.
Audiences will be treated to theiconic sounds of MiriamMakeba, Hugh Masekela, Strike Vilakazi andthe Manhattan Brothers. The creative team behind thescenes includes Amber Dawn Burnhams as Director, Chireen Ferreira as Choreographer andDario Broccardo andGrace Njogu as Music Directors. Sophiatown runs from 8 to 15 May2026, with performances at 14:00 and 19:00 each day.
Tickets areR80 perpersonand areavailable from Quicket.
Matriculant
studying medicine with."
Forher,itbecame farmoremeaningfulthan acompetition –itextends to friendships, support, and a shared understanding that"we were all striving toward something bigger than ourselves".
"Looking back,I think what the competition reallytaughtmeisthe importanceofconnection and encouragement.
"It showed me howpowerful it is to be surroundedbypeople whouplift and motivate you."
This is howyou enter Matriculants from across thecountrywho areleadersand achievers in academics, cultureand sport, and whoplantostudy at UFSnextyear, canenter the competition. Bursaries andprizemoneytotalling aboutR500000 areupfor grabs forthe top25participants, thanks to sponsorsincluding UFSStudentRecruitmentServices,the Kovsie Alumni Trust, Forvis Mazars, Absa and Pick nPay Preller Walk. Learnersmay enterthemselvesor be nominated by theirschools, with formssignedbythe principal and bearing theofficial school stamp
Atotal of 25 semifinalists will be selected,fromwhich 14 finalists will advancetothe final roundfrom5to 7October in Bloemfontein
Thewinner and finalists receive prizemoney, bursaries,and gifts, whilesemi-finalists arealsoawarded prizes andbursaries Entriescloseon31July. Scan the QR code above, download theentry form,complete it,and send it back to LindaGreylingatgreylinl@ ufs.ac.za.She canalsobecontacted formoreinformation.
Thevice-chancellor and principal of the UFS, Prof. HesterC.Klopper,withthe 2025 winnerofthe
of the Year competition, KiaraSubramanian.
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DIARY|DAGBOEK
BookSale:The Friends of the LintonGrange Librarywill be holding abook saleatthe libraryonSaturday, 9May.Doorsopen from 08:00 to 12:00.Therewill be lots of booksat very good prices.Contact Anne at 082 599 2102.
DiabetesWellnessMeeting (Malabar):
Ameeting will be heldonTuesday,12May at 19:00,atthe Malabar Community CentreMinor Hall in Haworthia Drive. Podiatrist Bhaveer Mitha will speak about ‘Managing DiabetesFromThe Ground Up.’ Contact SurendraDayaat083 6531491or041 457 4576
DiabetesWellnessMeeting (Springdale):AmeetingwillbeheldonTuesday,12May at 19:00,atthe Gospel Hall on the corner of Geldenhuysand Olympia Streets.Audiologist Mampho Dlulane will speak about ‘Diabetes and your Hearing’.Contact CliveBurkeat083 5009394.
DiabetesWellnessMeeting(PEBranch):
Ameeting willbeheldonWednesday,13May, at 19:15 for19:30,atthe Caritas ServiceCentreinWestStreet, Newton Park. Registered Counsellor ChanteJansevan Rensburgwill speak about ‘Kindness Over Control: ANew WaytoLivewith Diabetes’.ContactMartin/ Elizabeth at 082 5799059or041 3672810 AuroraFamilyFunFete: Don’t miss out on the fun at the annual Aurora FamilyFun Fete on 30 Mayfrom09:00 to 15:00 at Aurora Special CareCentre, 52 Alan Drive, Walmer Downs.Food trucks, stalls, ponyrides, Animals in Wonderland, Kids Rock, PawPatrol & Friends, Golden JoyMime,train rides, Stretch theStiltwalker,bubblehouseand spin the wheel aresome of the thingstolook forward to.For moreinfo,contactNickyorJuandréat 041368 6180 or 073193 7142.
Craft, Hobbiesand ToyFair: Thefair will takeplace on 30 Mayfrom08:30 to 13:00 at the Walmer Town Hall,Main Road.There will be loads of craftstalls, dolls, bearsand acollectablemodel cardisplay.Thereisalso abeautiful Lego display.Thereistea,coffee andgoodiestoeat.Entry is free.Their charity is the SPCA. Contact JenniferEndemann at 082 3978383.
CheshireFete: Fun, food and festivities await at CheshireHomesSummerstrand’s annual fete on Saturday, 6June,from08:00 to 13:00.Itpromises to be aday forthe whole family, featuring avariety of stalls, tasty treats,entertainment and greatbargains. Thefete plays avital role in raising funds to support adults living with physical disabilities atthehome.Therewillbeanauctionat11:00
To applytohaveastall at the fete,todonate items or volunteer time,contactCheshire HomesSummerstrand at 041583 2183or adminchs@cheshirehomes.co.za.
GqeberhaCentralMen’sShed: They meet every Mondayfrom10:30 to 12:00 at Caritas, 16 West Street,NewtonPark (between Tiger Wheel andNewtonPark Spar). Amen’s shed is aspace wheremen canrelax, gettogether to talk, work together,haveacup of coffee and create friends. All ages arewelcome.For more info,WhatsApp Willie at 071142 3771 CaritasServiceCentre: Meals areavailable onorderdaily.Thetearoomisopeneverysecond Fridayofthe month. Trigym, pilates and line dancing fitnesssessions areheldMondays to Thursdays.A blood pressureclinic is availablemonthly. Thereisalsoalibrary,arts andcrafts,canasta,knittinggroupsandsocial outings. The hall at 16 West Street,Newton Park, is alsoavailablefor weddingsand parties.Contact066 1112497Mondays to Fridays from 08:30 to 12:30
RELIGIOUS:
CityLightsChurch: This family-style, Bible-based churchisaffiliated with the Advancegroup of churches. We meetevery Sundayat09:30 at The EP Badminton Hall at the end of Alan DriveinWalmer Downs WhatsApp Dave at 084 9999197for more info.
Hi’sPlace Developing Centre: Achurch and healing service is heldevery Sunday morningat09:00. Theywill alsohaveanAscension DayServiceonThursday,14May at 09:00.All arewelcome.Directions: Drivefrom Gqeberha on OldCape Road, 1.6kmpastthe Wedgewood GolfCourse entrance,and enter through the gate of Sovereign Foods onthe right-hand side of the road. Formoreinfo, contactPastorChristo Campher at 082 515 2294.
Healing and DeliveranceMeeting: The next meeting will take placeonSaturday, 9 May, at 10:00 in Hall 4atthe Word of Faith Christian Centreonthe corner of William MoffettExpressway andLillyStreet,Mangold Park.All arewelcome.Freeofcharge
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AndrewRabie-sustersookstoei-skeidsregters
HANNESSCHOEMAN
TWEEsustersvan die Hoërskool AndrewRabie is besig om hul stempel af te drukasstoei-skeidsregters.
Simoné (matriek)enTaryn (gr. 11) Kossmannisnie net albei Suid-Afrikaanse strandstoei-kampioene van die Algoapark-klubnie, maar ook besig om hul kennis langs die matte in tespan
Grobbies Grobler, president van die klub, sêhyisongelooflik trots op die susters. “Ek is só trots my borskas isteklein,” sê hy.
Grobler sê Simonésebelangstelling in stoeihet begin toe sy jonger was, waar sy van nature energiek wasen van fisieseaktiwiteite gehou het. “By ons klubhet sy vinnig ’n sterk passie vir die sport ontwikkel. Sy wou’n skeidsregterword omdat sy so baie van die sport houenbyelke aspek daarvan betrokkewou bly.
“Om ’n skeidsregter te wees laat
haar toe om deel vandie aksiete wees terwyl sy ookseker maak dat wedstryde regverdig verloop en be-
hoorlik bestuur word. Simoné is al ’n paar maande ’n skeidsregter,en sy het begin terwyl sy nog stoei,wat
haar help het om diereëls en verantwoordelikhede beter te verstaan. Sy tree net by klubtoernooie op, maar werk harddaaraan om later ook as skeidsregter virnasionale kampioenskappe te kwalifiseer.”
Taryn sê Simoné het haar inspireer om ook by stoei betrokke te raak. “Sy het altyd virmygesê hoe uitdagend ditis. En omdat ek van uitdagings hou het ek ook by Algoaparkaangesluit.
“Ja, ek geniet elke oomblik. Stoei bringiets in my uitwaarvan ek nie geweet het nie. Ek het besluitomook ’n skeidsregter te word omdat daar so baiemans in diéposisies is en bitter minvrouens. Ek is nou reeds vier maande ’n skeidsregter en uiteraard mikekook daarna om later by groter kompetisiesoptetree,”sêsy. ’n Ander leerder wat ook ’n SA kampioen is,Johan Landman, is reeds sedertverlede jaar ook ’n skeidsregter.Hyisvan dieHoërskool Otto du Plessis.
Weekendsportsnews,results,upcomingfixtures
SELBY
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Highbury FC cement position in Motsepe FoundationChampionshiplogtable WITHtheir back-to-back wins, Highbury FC have cemented their position among the top eight in the Motsepe Foundation Championshiplog table.
Highbury FC claimed three league pointsafter they secured acommanding 3-1 victory over Midlands Wanderers FC on Friday.
Currently,Highbury sitin6th place in the log table. The Yellow Nation will be at home to the Northern Cape side Hungry Lions FC at NMU South Campus Stadium.
Otherchampionshipresults:
• CasricStarsFC2-0BarokaFC
• MilfordFC2-1TheBeesFC
HungryLionsFC0-0UpingtonCityFC
• KrugerUnitedFC3-1BlackLeopardsFC
• UniversityofPretoria0-1LerumoLionsFC
• VendaFootball Academy2-0 Leicesterford CityFC
• CapeTownCity4–0GomoraUnitedFC
Upcomingfixturesat15:00: Wednesday(today):
• Gomora United FC –Midlands Wanderers FCatMalamuleleStadium Sunday,10May:
• UpingtonCityFC–CasricStarsatMxolisi DickyJacobsStadium
GomoraUnited FC –KrugerUnited FC at MalamuleleStadium
• BlackLeopardsFC–VendaFootballAcademyatThohoyandouStadium
MilfordFC– University of PretoriaatRichardsBayStadium
• Cape Town City FC –BarokaFCatAthlone Stadium
• Midlands WanderersFC–LerumoLions at MalamuleleStadium
Atlantic Aces AthleticsClub Tennyson MackayCrossCountryendsinsuccess ENTHUSIASTIC schools, parents, local clubs, and members of the community turned the AtlanticAces Athletics Club Tennyson Mackay Cross Country into aresounding success at Varsvlei in BethelsdorponFriday. Seven primaryschools, three high schools, two athletics clubs and two social clubs made the atmosphere electrifying
AtlanticAces AC chairman Derrick Hoshe said that the event was organised in honour of the veteran Eastern Cape sports administrator, political activist and educator Tennyson Makayi, who died in 2020.
Hillcrest Primary won the Tennyson Mackay floating trophy in the primaryschools’ section. They had more than 60 children participating in the event. KwaMagxaki High School went home with the Donald Mackay
TheodorHerzlswimmersshineatchamps
These Theodor HerzlSchool competitorsshone at the South AfricanSchools’Swimming Championships,whichwereheldinCapeTownfrom24to27April.
Competinginthe EasternCapeBoys’ team, Shah EliKannemeyer brought home firstplace in the50m freestyleand 100m freestyle, second place in the50m backstrokeand thirdplace in the4 x50m medley relay. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
In the Eastern Cape Ladies’ team,Theodor Herzl swimmer, Emily Geldart,achieved second place in the50m breaststroke,third place in the100mbreaststroke and 4x50m medley relay,and ninth place in the200mIM.
In theEasternCape Boys’ team, Jayden Viduya placed first in the 100m breaststroke, second in the 100m butterfly,thirdin the50m butterfly and the 200m medley relay,fourth in the 50m breaststroke and the50m freestyle, and fifthinthe 100m freestyle.
Memorial floating trophy in the high schools’ section. The Lionel Roberts Memorial Floating Trophy went to Pacific Ocean SportsClub.
Hoshe thanked all the participants, his club’s local organising committee (LOC), marshalsand the officials who made the Tennyson Mackay Cross Country aresounding success.
“We cannot achieve our goals for this event without the stakeholders and sponsors. Celebrating the Tennyson Mackay legacy with impressive people has been and will continue to be amajor achievement.”
TennysonMackayCrossCountryresults:
• Girlsu/8:CleonayArries(HillcrestPrimary)
• Boys u/10: Cwangco Lose (BJMnyanda Primary)
• Boys u/12: KungawoMazeka(BJ Mnyanda Primary)
• Girls u/12: Clarolene Bruintjies(Hillcrest Primary)
• Boys u/14: LunamandlaZibi (BJMnyanda Primary)
Nelson MandelaBay Industrial Football Association(NMBIFA)Leaguekicksoff BATTLElines will be drawn when the Nelson Mandela Bay Industrial Football Association (NMBIFA) League kicks off at Dana Fields, Morewag Primary School Grounds and Shatterprufe StruandaleGrounds
on Sunday. The league has 25 teams that will take on each other during the 2026 season.
“It promises to be an exciting 2026 season with 25 teams competing for the prestigious league trophy, KC Hendricks Cup and aTop 8trophy,” said NMBIFA president Sello Mokhosi
“Furthermore, Iwould like to welcome the new company teams,which are Fomoco, Valeo, Tradekor, Black Magic and Triton. Iamsure that they will enjoy themselves during our 2026 league. Iwould also like to wish all our teams the best season.”
Upcomingfirstleaguegames: Dana1Field:
• 09:00Dana-Fomoco
• 10:30Valeo-Volpes 12:00SovereignFoods-Tradekor Dana2Field:
• 09:00Benteler–BlackMagic
• 10:30Triton–KeyPak
• 12:00AutoX-Willard-Kanu MôrewagPrimarySchool:
• 9:00FreseniusKabi-Mondelez 10:30DairyGroup–BorbetSA(Pty)Ltd
• 12:00AdientPPC–ContinentalTyres ShatterprufeStruandaleGrounds:
• 09:00ShatterprufeNeave-RESRGHRehau
• 10:30 TennecoRide Control SA (Pty) Ltd–PurembyEberspacher
• 12:00Sasko–ForviaPortElizabeth
PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMSOFSECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELABAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LANDUSE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:
ERF:102,108 &997 Humewood
PHYSICALADDRESS:14Killarney Road,Humewood,Gqeberha
VICTORY Raceway willhostthe 2.1 Challengeand ClubChampionship Round4 on 9 May at their premises in Victoria Drive, Walmer. Classescompeting: 1600 Saloons,1660s, 2.1 Modifieds,Hot Rods, Heavy Metals and American Saloons. Thegates open at 13:00, and racing will start from 17:00. Entry is R80 peradult and R40 per childunder 12. Trackparking is R50 per vehicle Avariety of food stalls will be available For more information, contact Maggieat 082 656 8830.
Simoné Kossmann.
TarynKossmann FOTO’S:VERSKAF