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Helenvaleresidentsvoiceconcernsoverlocalclinic
NKOSAZANA NGWADLA
AN anonymous elderly resident of the Helenvale community in Gqeberha’s Northern Areas recently raised serious concerns about conditions and treatment at the local clinic
Despite being a diabetic patient requiring regular medical attention, she claimed to have been turned away multiple times due to staff shortages, with no assistance provided Speaking about her experience, she expressed frustration not only with inadequate service but also with the head nurse's re-
portedly rude and unprofessional behaviour
"There are many issues at the clinic; shortage of staff, no toilets or running water, and quite frankly, the sister in charge must go She is causing a lot of drama for many sick community members, instead of helping Only three nurses are managing everyone, and even security guards end up helping in the clinic," she revealed
The resident described long queues of sick individuals - many of them chronic patients - waiting all day, only to be told to return another day "People plan their clinic visitation days, they wake up at 03:00 and leave their
homes when it's still very dark to join the already long lines It's completely unfair that even after all that, they go back home without getting any assistance The community deserves better The clinic must inform the committee of any changes, and not just act as they please," she added
The Eastern Cape Department of Health spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, responded to the issues raised, calling such reports “unfortunate” and reiterating that government policy insists on prioritising patients’ needs under the Batho Pele principles “Government officials are expected to put people
first,” Kupelo said “Our policy does not allow patients to be sent away without receiving help ”
The department noted that all clinics are equipped with complaint and suggestion boxes for residents to voice concerns, alongside clinic committees tasked with representing community interests "These committees are required to report to the MEC’s office via the district manager We investigate every complaint received to establish facts and implement remedial action where necessary," Kupelo assured, calling on residents to utilise existing channels to address grievances
Minister highlights EC concerns in Easter Road Safety Report
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THE Eastern Cape recorded 28 fatalities during the 2025 Easter weekend, a marginal decrease from the 29 reported in 2024, according to the Easter Road Safety Report released by the Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy
These figures place the province among the regions struggling to make significant improvements, despite a nationwide reduction in crashes and fatalities
“The numbers in the Eastern Cape remain concerning,” said Creecy in her report
“While overall crashes and fatalities have decreased nationwide, Eastern Cape remains one of the provinces where the road safety message has yet to make a deeper impact ”
Notably, the Eastern Cape also recorded the highest breath alcohol content violation during the Easter period In Tsolo, a motorist was arrested after registering an alcohol level of 2 38 milligrams per 1000 millilitres of breath - almost ten times above the legal limit
Nationwide, this year's Easter campaign
was hailed as the safest in three years, with road crashes reduced by 32 5% and fatalities decreasing significantly by 45 6% However, unlike most provinces, which posted considerable declines, the Eastern Cape figures have sparked calls for intensified local efforts
“Fatalities involving pedestrians continue to account for almost half of all road deaths, and this is a troubling statistic,” said Creecy “It highlights the need to more effectively reach pedestrians in their communities ”
The reduction in fatalities in most provinces, paired with the overall improvement nationwide, has been attributed to enhanced collaboration between national, provincial, and local authorities, coupled with partnerships among civil society, law enforcement, and private sector entities
The “It Begins with Me” campaign was particularly praised for promoting better driver behaviour
During the campaign, law enforcement conducted over 177 500 vehicle stops and issued 44 500 traffic fines Officers impounded over 1500 vehicles, discontinued more than
2000 unroadworthy vehicles, and arrested nearly 1,000 drivers for drunken driving
“These results show the power of early education, coordination, and planning,” Creecy emphasised “The combined efforts of law enforcement, civil society, and other stakeholders were critical in achieving these results ”
The minister urged stakeholders to sustain momentum and aim for the national target of reducing road incidents and fatalities by 50% by 2029 “Our challenge now is to ensure that these efforts aren’t just seasonal but sustained on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis,” she said
The Eastern Cape's slight improvement in fatalities, paired with additional issues such as pedestrian-related incidents and drunk driving, signals a need for enhanced enforcement and community-targeted awareness campaigns Creecy thanked the traffic officers, police, and all stakeholders who contributed to improving road safety, adding, “The nation is proud of your patriotism Together, we can build safer roads for everyone ”
Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, delivered the 2025 Easter Road Safety Report on April 29 in Pretoria, addressing national trends and highlighting the Eastern Cape’s challenges in road safety efforts. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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INTHESADDLE:
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CHAMPION trainer Alan Greeff is sharpening his pencil to dot down yet another entry into the local horse racing record books
This coming Friday at the Fairview track in Greenbushes, Greeff can become the first trainer to win all three legs of the East Cape Sophomore Challenge
The horse that can do it for Greeff, and secure a bonus of R250 000 for his connections, is the three-year-old gelding My Best Shot
My Best Shot won the first two legs of the challenge, but his toughest task will be in Friday’s third and final leg
He will then attempt to win the R350 000 World Sports Betting East Cape Derby over 2400m, the main event at what looks a quality meeting on the Fairview Turf track
Greeff, who started training in 1995, is enjoying a wonderful season He is well on his way to win his 17th East Cape trainers title this year
The other feature race on Friday’s
Derby Day is the R175 000 Listed Dahlia Plate for two-year-olds over 1200m
Like the Derby, this year it is the 64th renewal, the Dahlia Plate is steeped in history and it takes a good sort to triumph in these races
Derby Day is one of the biggest race days of the year at Fairview Not only is the racing top-class but it is always an enjoyable social occasion
You can start your weekend with a fun afternoon with an outing to the racecourse (entry is free and plenty of parking space)
It should be a competitive meeting and what makes it even more exciting is that the so-called smaller stables have lately been performing brilliantly
The mighty stables of Greeff and Gavin Smith have been strong throughout the season, but some of the other stables had their share of victories recently
At last Friday’s meeting on the poly surface it was trainers Sharon Kotzen and Lunga Gila who caught the eye by saddling a double apiece
INTHESCHOOLS’DEN:
FRAMESBY will be very happy to be back at home in Gqeberha on Saturday after a torrid time on the road
They will take on the Hudson Park first XV in one of several rugby clashes to look forward to in Gqeberha this coming weekend
Framesby has a chance to get back to winning ways against the East London visitors, but it will be a character test after heavy defeats away from home
In their last three matches Framesby managed to score just 12 points, but conceded a massive 201 points!
After the Kearsney Festival in Durban they were beaten 75-0 by Oakdale in Riversdale Then it was off to Kimberley for the Wildeklawer Tournament which has become one of the biggest school sports events in South Africa
Netball, soccer and hockey are also part of the tournament, but rugby is the main attraction
The Paarl outfit Boland Landbou beat Framesby 64-5 and this past Sat-
urday it was Helpmekaar from Johannesburg who helped themselves to 62 points, beating Framesby 62-7
A positive aspect from the Kimberley Tournament for Framesby is that they had the opportunity to take a good look at some of the opponents they still have to face this year
One of them is Nico Malan from Humansdorp who made their debut at this prestigious event
Outeniqua (George) and Marlow (Cradock) were also in Kimberley and will also take Framesby on later this year Luckily for Framesby they won’t have to face Oakdale again who was also in Kimberley
The tough assignments don’t stop for Grey High who will be at home in Gqeberha against Wynberg High, who make the trip from Cape Town
This annual fixture is usually an entertaining one and talented players will be in action
Grey will be full of confidence after two solid victories They beat Dale College at home and on Saturday they
It was Gila’s first double since he returned to Fairview this year after a stint in the Western Cape
Both winners, Sound of the Sea and Always Shining, were ridden by top jockey Luyolo Mxothwa
“It is the first time I rode a winner for Lunga’s stable Lunga is chasing the dream and is back where he belongs in the Eastern Cape His heart is here,” Mxothwa said
Mxothwa echoed the sentiments of many jockeys when he added that the Gila stable will make even bigger waves if the trainer gets more horses to work with
Gila made history by becoming the first black trainer to run his own yard in both the Eastern and Western Cape
His debut season at Fairview was in 2022/’23 when he ended with the third highest win percentage
“Patience is the key It was not easy to get my stable up and running again after returning from Cape Town I am enjoying what I’m doing but just need people to send me more horses ”
Weekendsportresults
SELBY MADIKANE
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NELSON Mandela Bay Football Association, in partnership with Sanlam, started their league season at Despatch, Shatterprufe, and Dana Grounds on Sunday
At Despatch Fields: Continental collected three points in their 2-0 triumph over Benteler Tenneco Ride Control South Africa (Pty) Ltd won on soft points, as their opponents Aspen failed to turn up for their game Dairy Group (Coega Dairy) demolished Heineken Distell 4-0, while Borbet succumbed 5-0 to Purem by Eberspacher
At Shatterprufe Grounds:
Hi-Tech Auto played to a 4-4 draw against Willard Auto X The newcomers Volpes hammered Forvia Port Elizabeth 5-1 during their one-sided clash
Despite their 3-2 loss, Shatterprufe Struandale gave Kanu a run for their money Fresenius Kabi went down 5-2 to Key-Pak
the season Chiefs drubbed Kuyasa United Brothers FC 9-0 at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Saturday Shining Stars FC dimmed Morning Stars FC in their 5-0 victory, while Umanyano Stars FC went down 3-2 to Mwalimu All Stars FC at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Saturday as well NUBS FC suffered their first defeat of the season 3-1 by Amadamara FC at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Saturday Pirates earned a comprehensive 5-2 victory when they faced Golden Aces at Young Romans Grounds on Saturday Sophakama FC salvaged a 2-2 draw when they took on the tough Real Crusaders FC at Young Romans Grounds on Saturday Strikers United FC were held to a 3-3 draw by Alaska FC, with Duka Cosmos FC earning a well-deserved 3-0 triumph over Young Brothers at Zwide Celtics Grounds on Saturday
got the better of Pretoria Boys High in Pretoria
After a dull first half in which both sides relied heavily on their mauling game, the match came alive in the second stint
After trailing 19-10 at one stage, Grey fought back nicely to win by 37-29 Grey scored five tries to four Another very interesting match will be when Pearson High hosts Nico Malan in Summerstrand
As usual the Kariega teams are part of a rugby weekend in Nelson Mandela Bay
Die Brandwag can be proud of their impressive away record this year, beating Daniel Pienaar, Marlow and Muir College
This Saturday they are at home to face Kingswood College from Makhanda
Selected fixtures: Pearson v Nico Malan, Punt v Daniel Pienaar, Framesby v Hudson Park, Despatch v Otto du Plessis Grey High v Wynberg,Brandwag v Kingswood
Tiaan Erskine en Elmè Botha van Madibaz Atletiekklub het by die afgelope SA Universiteite byeenkoms in Pretoria albei derde in die hamergooi items geeïndig en sodoende die brons medaljes verower. Albei het ook seisoen beste afstande behaal en die baan- en veldatletiek seisoen op ‘n hoë noot afgesluit. Afrigter Charlie Koen is baie in sy skik dat albei beloon is vir hul toegewyde harde werk op die oefenveld. FOTO: VERSKAF
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At Dana Fields: The newcomers Rehau failed to honour their opening game, with their opponents Forvia Uitenhage winning on soft points Lumotech registered a 5-3 victory over Adient PPC Sasko accumulated three league points in their 4-2 win over Dana Spicer Famous Brands thwarted Mondelez 8-3
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WITH just 10 league games played since the start of the season, the Zakhele Football Association (ZAFA) Premier League race is getting more intense
The current log leaders, Eleven Angels FC, who have collected 26 league points, shared a goalless draw with City All Stars FC at Dynamos Grounds on Saturday Golden Brothers FC, with 23 league points, played to a 3-3 draw with Young Neighbours FC at Dynamos Grounds on Saturday as well
ZAFA Premier League reigning champions Royal Blues FC, who have 19 league points, earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against United Comrades FC, while United Spirits FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Power Lads FC at Dynamos Grounds too Seven United FC frustrated ZAFA 2025 Easter Tournament winners Swartkops FC, who have 20 league points, after defeating them 1-0 at Eleven Angels Grounds on Saturday So far, Swartkops remain in league contention with their 20 points The lackluster Charge United FC, who are winless at this stage, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United FC at Eleven Angels Grounds on Saturday Young Boys FC defeated Island City FC 3-2 during their tough clash Dynamos FC failed to show up for their game against Ghetto Eleven FC at Eleven Angels Grounds on Saturday as well
Major Chiefs, Zwide Pirates are ZWIFAPremierLeaguelogleaders FOLLOWING their four games, Major Chiefs Sports Club are log leaders in Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA) Premier League Stream A, while Zwide Pirates FC lead ZWIFA Premier League Stream B after playing five league games since the start of
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NUBSFC4-0UmanyanoStarsFC AmadamaraFC3-0MorningStarsFC
ZWIFAPremierLeagueStreamB: SophakamaFC0-2ZwidePiratesFC StrikersUnitedFC1-0YoungBrothersFC AlaskaFC3-2GoldenAcesFC RealCrusadersFC5-3DukaCosmosFC
Spectators see surprises in MOFA League SOME sides who set their sights on winning Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) league titles failed to deliver on Saturday and Sunday In a MOFA Premier League encounter, Young Romans FC overcame Tomorrow Stars FC 1-0 at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Saturday Romans' young goalkeeper Ithandile Zuzile made some brilliant saves throughout the game Wandile Kaleni supplied a perfect pass to Sibulele Maginxa who beat Stars goalkeeper Lathitha Hemans late in the second half to guide Romans to a 1-0 win In another tough clash, Motherwell School of Excellence (MSE FC) broke the hearts of Valencia FC supporters after Luyakha Plaatjie guided MSE FC to a hard-fought 1-0 triumph during their tough premiership clash at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Sunday Young Ideas FC suffered a 2-1 loss to Eleven Stars FC at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium on Saturday Lion City FC also shared a goalless
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