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Raw sewage ﬂoods Gerald Smith yards,streets SHANTI JAFTA RESIDENTS of Gerald Smith, who say they have been living with raw sewage flowing through their yards and streets for months, have approached the UD Express after alleging that repeated reports to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and their ward councillor have failed to bring a lasting solution. During a walkabout with the Express, residents pointed out areas where sewage had accumulated, including pools containing what appeared to be faecal matter, while alleging that temporary repairs had repeatedly failed and that they had received no assistance or communication from their Ward 47 councillor, Lungile Langbooi. Tim Christoffels shared that he had reported the raw sewage leaking from the drain in front of his house two months ago. “Two months ago, I reported this drain to the water and sanitation department. The municipal officials only came to inspect the situation and said a water truck would come. No one arrived. “The sewage is so close to my house that it seeps in under the wall, and my dogs are there. What if they drink the sewage water and get sick?” Christoffels added that the open drain is a health and safety hazard not only to him and his family, but also to the neighbouring children. “If a child falls in there, who will be to blame?” he asked, stating that he reported the matter through the proper channels. “I cannot even open my win-

Residents of Gerald Smith often endure raw sewage smells, which run down the street unattended, covering major potholes.

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dows to get fresh air because of the strong smell. Even at night, I can smell it because my bedroom is next to this,” he said. Another resident, who is an informal plumber, explained the issue he experiences in his yard. “The main drain down the road is the issue. When the main drain blocks up, the water pushes up and clogs in my yard. What I do is I take an iron rod and push the blockage down just to relieve the flow, which happens every three

A resident showing the ‘Express’ the extent of the sewage next to his home.

to four months. “So every three months, I have sewage in my yard. My conclusion is that these pipes have corroded and are dirty. That’s why the dirt pushes up constantly. In addition, I have not seen these pipes being serviced, so if that happens, perhaps the issue will be better.” His wife, who is an informal food vendor, shared that she has to cook food meant for the community with the stench emanating from her backyard, which is a health hazard. “I would love to make my place a sit-in, but because of the smell, the people have to buy the food and go, because who can eat with this smell? It is hurting my business too,” she said. The residents shared that they are cognisant of the fact that some may not have money for toilet paper, resulting in their using newspapers as a substitute, which could have contributed to the blockage, but criticise their ward councillor, who they claim is too far for them to see, for not communicating the issue to them. While they state that they ought to hold the municipality accountable for service delivery, residents also ought to be held accountable, should the illegal dumping worsen the blockage. They added that it does not excuse the long time they have had

to wait for assistance from officials. A community representative, Terry Harker, who has sewage flowing in front of his home, said that over the past few weeks, his yard and the walkway next to his house have been flooded, and when the place is flooded, the raw sewage dries up, creating an unsafe and unhealthy environment where children play. “This has been going on for three months now; I can’t even open my front or back door because the smell is too much. My wife has to cook food with that smell, which cannot be healthy,” he said. “I contacted all the people I could think of, the councillor, the environmental department, water and sanitation and even town rangers, but no one has helped me. I cannot live like this anymore.” Harker added, “We moved from Ward 48 to 47, which means we must take two taxis just to go to see our councillor, and two back. Where must that money come from, if sometimes we struggle to buy toilet paper?” Their ward councillor, Lungile Langbooi, was contacted on multiple occasions to provide comment, but upon being reminded on Friday, 7 August, he told the UD Express that he did not need a reminder for enquiries and that he was too busy to respond in the week he was given.

Suspect’s case postponed for plea deal talks SHANTI JAFTA THE suspect accused of the murder of Veronique May (8) recently appeared before the Gqeberha High Court on 6 August, where his matter was postponed for the finalisation of negotiations between the State and the defence. Arrested in the Kamesh precinct on 6 October 2025, Lelethu Nkosana faces charges of kidnapping, rape, and murder of a minor. The legal representative of Nkosana, Mxolisi Moolman, confirmed to the Express that they are currently in discussion with the State to determine wheth-

er Nkosana will plead guilty or not. Should he plead guilty to the charges against him, the next step will be the discussion of a plea deal. “All the investigations are complete, and if he had pleaded guilty today, then the matter would have been able to continue today,” he confirmed. According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, preliminary information indicates that the young victim was reported missing by her family on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at SAPS Kamesh after 17:00. “A search was immediately

launched by the police,” she said. “Information was obtained regarding who Veronique May (8) was last seen with on Sunday evening. SAPS Kamesh found the man and, for his own safety from the community, he was removed from the community to the police station.” Janse van Rensburg added that after the suspect was questioned yesterday, he took the investigating officer to De Booi Street, KwaLanga, where her lifeless body was found in one of the rooms on the premises. The accused has remained in custody until his next appearance today, on 13 August.

Lelethu Nkosana is accused of the kidnapping, rape and murder of 8-year-old Veronique May. PHOTO: SHANTI JAFTA

In response, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, claimed that it has identified a long-term engineering solution to address the recurring raw sewage spillages in the Gerald Smith area. “Following a technical assessment and site inspection, it has been established that the nature of the problem requires significant infrastructure intervention, including major excavation and road reconstruction works,” Soyaya said. “The scale of the intervention requires coordination between the relevant municipal directorates, as well as the allocation of both operational and capital budget resources.” Additionally, Soyaya said that as an immediate intervention, the Municipality is allegedly progressing with the necessary work to unlock and restore the affected sewer infrastructure. “This includes the construction of an access road to provide the required access to the sewer line and enable the Municipality to undertake the necessary remedial works safely and effectively,” he said. Soyaya added that the Municipality has also identified a more sustainable long-term solution to prevent the recurrence of the problem. This long-term solution, they said, “will involve the redesign and relocation of the affected sewer line away from the floodprone area,” adding that relocating the infrastructure will reduce its vulnerability to flooding and contribute towards improving the reliability and resilience of the sewer network in the area. “The Municipality acknowledges the impact that recurring sewage spillages have on residents and surrounding communities and understands the urgency of addressing the matter. The intervention is therefore being approached as both an immediate operational matter and a longer-term infrastructure solution,” he said. “The relevant municipal teams will continue to monitor the situation and coordinate the required interventions until the necessary infrastructure works have been completed.” The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality also claimed that it remains committed to providing reliable and sustainable municipal services and to implementing infrastructure solutions that address the root causes of service delivery challenges, rather than relying solely on temporary interventions.

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MetroPolicegetsR10millionboost SHANTI JAFTA THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R10.7 million in the 2026/27 financial year for specialised vehicles for Metro Police, Traffic and Security Services. The allocation includes R2 million for two specialised tow trucks for Traffic Services, R2.2 million for Metro Police patrol vehicles, R3 million for an armoured personnel carrier for Metro Police and R3.5 million for Security Services patrol vehicles. According to the municipality, the investment is aimed at improving law enforcement visibility, response times, road safety, by-law enforcement and the protection of municipal infrastructure across Nelson Mandela Bay. The announcement comes after UD Express previously reported on concerns raised by the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding the operational capacity of the municipality’s Metro Police fleet. During a DA media briefing, DA Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate Retief Odendaal claimed that Metro Police was operating with only four operational vehicles, with the majority of a 22-vehicle fleet out of service awaiting repairs, parts and tyres. The municipality disputed these figures. Municipal spokesperson Sithembiso Soyaya said Metro Police currently has a fleet of 50 vehicles, comprising trucks, light delivery vehicles, motorcycles, sedans and minibuses. “At present, 11 vehicles are operational, while the remaining vehicles are

undergoing repairs and maintenance at the municipal automotive garage,” said Soyaya. He said efforts were under way to return the fleet to full service. The DA had also raised concerns about the municipality’s fleet management system and the time taken to repair vehicles and obtain replacement parts. The municipality said the new investment forms part of its commitment to strengthening safety and security and follows the Cooperation Agreement signed between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on 27 September 2024. Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe said the municipality was demonstrating its commitment to safety and security through investment in its own law enforcement capacity. “These vehicles, including specialised vehicles, will significantly improve our visibility, which remains one of the strongest deterrents against crime,” said Lobishe. The municipality said the vehicles would enable Metro Police, Traffic and Security Services to improve their operational capacity, response times and enforcement activities across the metro. Soyaya said only two vehicles from the recently received fleet allocation were designated for the Metro Police Department. The municipality claimed it is also procuring the specialised vehicles as part of the R10.7 million allocation for the 2026/27 financial year.

R60 million programme targets potholes THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched a R60 million accelerated pothole repair and road maintenance programme aimed at addressing deteriorating roads and flood-related damage across the metro. The programme includes R30 million specifically allocated for pothole repairs, while the remaining R30 million will be used for other road maintenance work, including stormwater infrastructure, drainage improvements and the rehabilitation of flood-damaged roads. The programme was launched in Ward 30 on Monday, 3 August, where Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe joined municipal officials and contractors as repair work began in Veeplaas, KwaDwesi and the Perseverance Industrial Area. It is alleged that twelve contractors have been appointed and deployed across the metro, working alongside municipal road maintenance teams. The municipality said the work would be rolled out progressively, with areas experiencing severe pothole damage, deteriorating road conditions and flood damage being prioritised. The municipality added that its engineers and technical officials will oversee the work to ensure it complies with engineering standards. The municipality said the programme would also create local employment oppor-

tunities, with each contractor required to recruit three local workers from every ward where work is undertaken. Lobishe said the investment was intended to address both potholes and some of the infrastructure problems contributing to road deterioration. “Every day, thousands of our residents travel on these roads to get to work, school, healthcare facilities and places of business,” she said. “We understand the frustration that potholes cause and that is why we are acting decisively to accelerate repairs across Nelson Mandela Bay.” According to the municipality, the programme forms part of broader infrastructure recovery efforts following flood damage. More than R50 million was spent during the previous financial year on reconstructing two flood-damaged bridges, while further work is planned this financial year. Projects include the reconstruction of the collapsed William Moffett Expressway bridge, clearing and maintaining stormwater drainage systems, refurbishing damaged stormwater infrastructure and road marking projects in KwaDwesi, Despatch and KwaMagxaki. The municipality said residents would see repair work progressively increase across the metro as contractors and municipal teams are deployed to additional areas.

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NMB given 60 days to tackle sewage pollution NELSON Mandela Bay's failing wastewater infrastructure is continuing to pollute rivers and beaches, according to a new report by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The SAHRC's investigation into wastewater pollution and recreational water quality found that ageing infrastructure, repeated pump station failures, sewage spills and inadequate maintenance have contributed to recurring contamination across the metro. One of the report's most concerning findings relates to New Brighton Beach, where water quality deteriorated dramatically within two weeks. Tests conducted on 16 March recorded E. coli levels of 4 360 MPN per 100 mL of water – more than eight times the recommended recreational guideline of 500 MPN per 100 mL. Enterococci levels also exceeded the recommended limit. Just two weeks earlier, E. coli levels at the same beach measured only 10 MPN per 100 mL, highlighting how rapidly water quality can change. Hobie Beach also exceeded the recommended E. coli guideline on the same day, recording 1 401 MPN per 100 mL – almost three times the recommended limit. The SAHRC also identified significant pollution in the Baakens River. A biological oxygen demand reading of 13.52 mg/L indicates a high level of organic pollution. Healthy rivers generally record readings below 2 mg/L, while elevated phosphate levels further pointed to sewage contamination. The Chatty River also raised concern. Testing found 84 000 total coliform bacteria per 100 mL, elevated enterococci levels and detectable lead concentrations. The Commission recommended ongoing heavy metals monitoring and an investigation into possible industrial sources of the

lead contamination. The report also documented repeated sewage-related beach closures during 2025. Brighton Beach remained closed for an extended period following sewage spills from the Fishwater Flats area, while Kings Beach experienced repeated closures because of sewer pipe failures, collapsing infrastructure and polluted stormwater flowing into the sea. Infrastructure vandalism further compounded the municipality's wastewater challenges. Information submitted by the municipality on 22 July also revealed significant vacancies in wastewater conveyance, treatment, maintenance and scientific services, while electricity interruptions continued to affect several pump stations. The SAHRC has instructed Nelson Mandela Bay to investigate pollution sources in the Baakens and Chatty rivers, expand water quality monitoring, prioritise New Brighton Beach for ongoing testing and assess whether enhanced monitoring is required at Hobie, Kings and Humewood beaches. It also instructed the municipality to improve public warnings when water quality poses a health risk, implement consequence management where officials or contractors fail to respond appropriately to sewage incidents, and submit a detailed implementation report within 60 days. “Plans and infrastructure projects are not proof of compliance. The test is whether wastewater systems consistently produce lawful results, prevent sewage from entering public water environments and protect communities,” the Commission said. It added that the report does not suggest every affected beach is permanently unsafe but rather demonstrates how quickly water quality can change and why sustained monitoring, prompt public communication and effective wastewater management are essential to protect the public.

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Tiryville entrepreneur puts his community on the map SHANTI JAFTA

FOR Yaseen Jasat Mohammed, better known as Sasso Vlet, launching a dishwashing liquid brand is about much more than selling a household product.

Sasso Vlet named his product after the area he grew up in. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The 31-year-old entrepreneur hopes his business will help rewrite the narrative surrounding Tiryville by showing that innovation, quality and entrepreneurship can emerge from a community that is too often associated with negative headlines. Operating under his registered company, Droom Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Mohammed recently launched his locally branded dishwashing liquid under the name TIRYVILLE, a deliberate decision to place his community at the forefront of the business. Every bottle carries the slogan ‘It takes a village’, a message he said reflects both his journey and the people who helped shape it. The product is currently available from a local shop at 103 – 105 Tuna Drive, Tiryville. “Tiryville is home. It’s where I was raised, where I learned resilience, and where I saw both the challenges and the incredible potential of our people,” he said. “Too often, communities like ours are only mentioned when something negative happens. I wanted to change that narrative.” By putting the suburb’s name on every bottle, Mohammed hopes to create a sense of pride while proving that successful businesses can be built locally. “I want people to see the

name and think about hope, entrepreneurship and quality. This brand is my way of honouring the community that helped shape me and proving that your circumstances don’t have to define your future.” Although the business appears new, Mohammed’s entrepreneurial journey began several years ago. Around five or six years ago, he started selling detergent in recycled two-litre Twizza bottles to residents in the community. While the venture never developed as he had hoped, the experience laid the foundation for what would eventually become TIRYVILLE. “It had been on my mind for a long time. Looking back, I don’t know if it was the timing or if I simply wasn’t ready yet. But even then, I knew I wanted to build something bigger,” he said. “Instead of focusing on what I didn’t have, I focused on what I could build. Today, seeing TIRYVILLE on professionally branded bottles is a reminder that every big dream starts somewhere, and I’m proud that this one started right here in my community.” Like many residents across Nelson Mandela Bay, Mohammed also experienced the impact of the metro’s prolonged water crisis. Rather than discouraging him, he said it reinforced the importance of creating products that offer genuine value while highlighting the role local businesses can play in supporting their communities. “The water crisis affected all of us. It reminded me that we often take

basic necessities for granted until they’re gone. It strengthened my belief that products should offer real value,” he said. “The experience also reinforced why local businesses matter. When we build businesses in our own communities, we’re not disconnected from people’s struggles, we live them too.” Building the business has not been without its challenges. Mohammed said financial constraints, sourcing bottles and labels, learning about manufacturing, and establishing a brand from scratch have all tested his determination. However, he sees each obstacle as another lesson on the road to success. “What keeps me going is my vision. I believe that if young people can see someone from their own neighbourhood building a legitimate brand, they’ll realise it’s possible for them too. I’m not just building a product, I’m trying to build belief.” While he has received encouraging feedback since launching, Mohammed admits he expected stronger support from within his own community. Instead, much of the early encouragement has come from people outside Tiryville. “The response has been mixed, to be honest. I expected more support from my own community, but I’ve actually received a lot of encouragement from people outside of Tiryville,” he said. “Many of them have congratulated me and told me they’re proud to see a brand carrying the name Tiryville.” He remains optimistic that per-

ceptions will change as the business grows. “My hope is that more people from my own community will see that this isn’t just about selling dishwashing liquid, it’s about proving that something professional and meaningful can come from Tiryville. For years, Tiryville has often made headlines for the wrong reasons. If TIRYVILLE can help change that narrative, even in a small way, then I’m already achieving something bigger than I imagined.” Looking ahead, Mohammed envisions TIRYVILLE becoming a recognised South African household brand, expanding into a full range of home and cleaning products while creating employment opportunities through Droom Solutions (Pty) Ltd. “If the brand creates jobs, inspires young entrepreneurs and changes the way people think about Tiryville, then I’ll know we’ve achieved something meaningful,” he said. “I want future generations to see that a nationally recognised brand can come from Tiryville, and that where you come from should be a source of pride, not a limitation.” His message to aspiring entrepreneurs is simple: “Start where you are, with what you have. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. Many people wait until they have enough money or the perfect plan, but progress comes from taking the first step.” For more information, contact Sasso at droomcorporation@gmail.com or on 069 316 4707.

Fund lifts Kariega poultry farmers THE Imvaba Cooperative Fund has allocated funding to the Milani Macethe Poultry Production Primary Cooperative, a family-owned poultry producer in Kariega. The cooperative says the funding comprises R264,984 for infrastructure rehabilitation and R114,362.83 for processing and cold-chain equipment. Manager Thobeka Menze won the Department of Agriculture’s Women Entrepreneurship Award for Best Subsistence Producer in 2024, followed by the department's Best Poultry Producer Award in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in 2026. The family began producing broilers on a small scale in 2002, alongside cattle and goat farming. Starting with 200 day-old chicks housed in a temporary brooder structure, the operation expanded over time. The cooperative now produces 1,500 broilers per production cycle. ECDC Assistant Manager for Financial Incentives and Business

Support, Fikile Mzinyati, says the funding was used to reconstruct poultry houses with capacity for 6,000 broilers, and to purchase 1,500 day-old chicks, poultry feed and processing equipment, including a poultry plucker, chest freezers, a digital scale and a packaging machine. Established in 2002, the cooperative is made up of five family members and operates on a 12-hectare farm in Rocklands Valley, Kariega. It supplies live and processed chickens to residents and local traders, and has created two permanent administrative jobs for women from the surrounding community. Menze says the cooperative is rebuilding after floods in 2022/23. Another Rocklands-based cooperative, Langbooi Sthathu Agricultural Primary Cooperative, received R263,332.75 from the Imvaba Cooperative Fund in April 2026. The funding was used to renovate broiler housing facilities, acquire processing machinery and equipment, and

purchase day-old chicks and poultry feed. The family-owned enterprise traces its origins to 2003 and is managed by five members of the Langbooi family: chairperson Ntombizanele Langbooi, deputy chairperson Ester Nobhelu Langbooi, secretary Nomthandazo Langbooi, treasurer Sinovuyo Langbooi, and organiser Letta Langbooi Runeli. The cooperative employs eight people, including the members. It produces approximately 1,440 broilers every four weeks, with facilities accommodating 1,500 birds per production cycle. Its poultry products are sold in 2 kg and 5 kg packs to local consumers and businesses, including the Yonayethu and Endaweni Tshisanyama in Kariega. Mzinyati says both cooperatives have received support through government agricultural development initiatives and follow biosecurity measures intended to maintain healthy flocks.

Mveleli Menze and Thobeka Menze of the Milani Machete Poultry Production Primary Cooperative. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Eleanor Douglas-Meyers launches ﬁrst solo novel NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

trait that my mom and I share. People tell us everything. Complete strangers somehow end up sharing their life stories with us. One day we joked that someone was eventually going to tell us something they really shouldn’t, and that’s where the idea for Confession Collector was born. The book was originally written for a government-funded writing competition, but the funding was withdrawn and the competition was cancelled. “By then I’d completely fallen in love with Mira and the other characters, so I decided to publish it independently. My years in journalism definitely found their way into the novel. Journalists spend their lives collecting stories and in many ways, so does Mira.”

AFTER more than 20 years in journalism, Kariega-born Eleanor Douglas-Meyers has entered a new chapter in her storytelling career with Confession Collector, her third published book and first solo novel. The contemporary mystery follows Mira, a woman who finds that strangers often share their deepest secrets with her. The book was launched on 1 August at Enchanted Alchemy in Gqeberha, marking the start of Women’s Month, with the launch event selling out within four days. PE Express spoke to Douglas-Meyers about her journey from journalism to fiction, the inspiration behind Mira and why launching the book during Women’s Month was meaningful. For readers who may not know you, could you tell us a little about yourself and your career in journalism? “I’m Eleanor Douglas-Meyers and I’m a Kariega girl through and through. I still live in Kariega with my husband, Robin, and our son, Aidan. My parents also live right next door, which I absolutely love because we’re a very close family. “I studied Print and Broadcast Journalism at Nelson Mandela University, back when it was still PE Technikon and UPE. “I’ve somehow blinked and found myself with more than 20 years in journalism! I’ve worked for The Herald, Weekend Post,Algoa Sun,Careers Magazine and La Femme, before eventually starting 041Online, a digital magazine dedicated to telling the stories of Nelson Mandela Bay. “I’ve recently started working

Kariega-born author Eleanor Douglas-Meyers. as a self-publishing consultant. If there’s one thing that’s connected every chapter of my career, it’s storytelling. I’ve always believed everyone has a story worth telling.” Why was launching Confession Collector during Women’s Month particularly meaningful to you? “Women’s Month just felt like the right time. I feel like female characters in South African stories, particularly women of colour, are often defined by trauma. Those stories absolutely deserve

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The book was launched on 1 August at Enchanted Alchemy in Gqeberha.

to exist, but I don’t think they should be the only stories we tell. “I wanted to write a woman who’s allowed to be curious, funny, intelligent, romantic and just wonderfully human. Someone whose life isn’t defined by what she’s survived. I hope Confession Collector reminds people that women of colour deserve whimsical stories, mysteries and happy moments too.” You have spoken about wanting to write women of colour as complex, joyful, curious and fully human char-

acters, rather than allowing trauma to define their stories. Why was this important to you and how is that reflected in the book? “I think representation is about more than simply seeing yourself in a book. It’s about seeing yourself in lots of different kinds of stories. I wanted Mira to just … exist. She’s funny, nosy, compassionate, flawed, curious and adventurous. She gets caught up in a mystery because that’s where the story takes her, not because trauma defines who she is. “Mira is loosely based on one

What was the publishing journey for Confession Collector and where can readers find a copy? “I independently published Confession Collector, which meant I got to wear all the hats — author, editor, project manager and marketer. Even the cover started as a picture of a sunset outside my house. “Going through the self-publishing process inspired me to start working as a self-publishing consultant, where I now help aspiring authors bring their own stories into the world. It feels like a lovely full-circle moment because, after spending my career telling other people’s stories, I now get to help others tell theirs too.” • The paperback is available through the Shop section of the 041Online website for R280, including nationwide postage. The eBook is also available worldwide on Amazon Kindle.

Matric Dance competition entries now open NELSON Mandela Bay matriculants can now enter the prestigious Miss & Mr Matric Nelson Mandela Bay competition, hosted by PE Express and UD Express. This charitable initiative supports Community Chest Eastern Cape, with all proceeds directed towards its vital work in Eastern Cape communities. The competition will culminate in a glamorous fashion show finale at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha on Saturday, 10 October at 16:00 where entrants will showcase their matric dance outfits. Prizes • The winners' photographs will be fea-

tured on the front pages of PE Express and UD Express. • Winner - boy and girl: R2,000 Walmer Park gift card each • 1st Runner-up boy and girl: R1,500 Walmer Park gift card each • 2nd runner-up boy and girl: R1000 Walmer Park gift card each • 4th and 5th place boy and girl R500 gift card each Rules and entry details • An entry fee of R60 is payable directly to Community Chest (banking details below). • Entrants must submit their matric dance photograph and a completed entry form, including proof of payment. • Submit high-resolution photographs

in which the full outfit, including dress or suit, hair, make-up and accessories, is clearly visible. Photo collages (maximum three photos) are permitted. • Only one entry per matriculant is allowed, featuring a solo photograph or collage. Photos with partners, group photos and selfies will not be accepted. • Only matriculants from Nelson Mandela Bay (Gqeberha and Kariega) schools are eligible to enter. • Photographs posted on our Facebook timelines or sent via Messenger will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted via email only. Choose your image wisely, as replacements will not be accepted after submission. • All qualifying entries will be posted in an album on the PE Express and UD Ex-

press Facebook pages. By entering the competition, you grant EP Media permission to use these images on its social media platforms. • Facebook reactions do not inﬂuence the outcome of the competition. Judging is conducted by an independent panel, whose decision is ﬁnal. • Please allow 2–3 business days for photos to be uploaded to the Facebook pages.

ed form along with your matric dance photograph and proof of payment to info@cchestpe.org. za, or WhatsApp 071 670 3393. Use the subject line “MD” followed by your surname, and use the same as your payment reference.

Closing date The competition closes on 6 October this year.

Bank details for entry fee (R60) Beneﬁciary: Community Chest of the EC Bank: First National Bank Account number: 62055249786 Branch code: 250109 Branch: Greenacres

How to enter Download the entry form from the PE Express or UD Express websites. Email the complet-

Proof of payment must be submitted together with your photograph and entry form to ensure prompt processing.

Maak gereed vir Despatch Boekmakietie 2026 BOEKE, stories en teater kom op Saterdag 22 Augustus bymekaar wanneer die ATKV-takke van Despatch Boekmakietie 2026 by die NG Kerk Eendrag aanbied. Die dag belowe ’n inspirerende program met boeiende gesprekke deur ’n ryk verskeidenheid skrywers en digters, waaronder Mike Bolhuis, Jan Vermeulen, Izak de Vries, Nico Schamrel, Hannes Visser, Stephanus Viviers, Tertius Janse van Rensburg, Vincent Oliphant,

Sandra Skinner, Carina Stander en Chris Botes. ’n Hoogtepunt van die dag is Chris Botes se gesprek oor die lewe, nalatenskap en skryfwerk van Annelie Botes — een van Suid-Afrika se mees geliefde en eerlike skrywers. Annelie Botes is beskryf as “onverbiddelik eerlik met opregte menslikheid”, en dié eienskap deursuur haar hele oeuvre. Die dag word afgesluit met ATKV-tak PEAAT se aangrypende opvoering van Duiwelsbrood —

Annelie Botes se enigste verhoogstuk. Die stuk vertel die verhaal van Hester Verster, ’n wiskundeonderwyseres wie se eerste besoek aan ’n dobbelhuis haar lewe onherroeplik verander. Wat as ’n onskuldige ervaring begin, ontwikkel tot ’n verwoestende dobbelverslawing wat haar gesin, huwelik en lewe uitmekaar ruk. Wanneer sy uiteindelik alles verloor, ontdek sy by Miss Plessis se boarding house in Ka-

reepark dat mense mekaar deur omgee en medemenslikheid weer kan help opstaan. Hierdie kragtige verhaal van verlies, verslawing, hoop en herstel is ’n produksie wat gehore nog lank sal bybly. Kaartjies en kontakbesonderhede Die Despatch Boekmakietie sal op 22 Augustus vanaf 10:00 by die NG Kerk Eendrag in Bothastraat op Despatch plaasvind. ’n Dagkaartjie teen R200 sluit alle skrywersgesprekke én die

PEAAT-opvoering in. Die PEAAT-opvoering kan ook afsonderlik teen R100 per persoon bygewoon word. Enkele skrywersgesprekke is teen R30 per gesprek beskikbaar — slegs by die deur. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets: www.webtickets. co.za (soek na die Boekmakietie 2026-geleentheid). • Vir meer inligting, kontak Christia by Christies@atkv.org. za of 071 066 3530.

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MBDA seeks experts for advisory panel THE Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is inviting experienced professionals to join a voluntary advisory panel that will help identify and develop potential catalytic projects for Nelson Mandela Bay. The initiative is aimed at providing strategic direction for urban regeneration and investment promotion by bringing together professionals with expertise in areas including urban planning, property economics, infrastructure, investment promotion and design. According to the MBDA, the panel will meet over a three-month period to identify strategic precincts, assess redevelopment opportunities and develop mini master plans for selected areas. The process will also focus on developing a pipeline of capital projects that could attract investment, improve public spaces and contribute to the city’s economic development.

The agency said the panel’s work will focus on practical proposals rather than lengthy reports. Members will be expected to produce concise, visual presentations outlining development opportunities, possible funding strategies and implementation plans. The proposals will be presented to the MBDA and its partners to inform decisions on the feasibility and potential implementation of projects. The agency said the advisory panel is intended to draw on specialist expertise to ensure that proposed projects are both ambitious and realistic, while remaining aligned with municipal and national priorities. Professionals interested in joining the voluntary panel can submit a short motivation and CV to rsvp@mbda.co.za or contact the MBDA office on 041 811 8200.Applications close on Friday, 14 August 2026.

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Reandi Grey: Moet dit nie misloop wanneer die Hoërskool Despatch met trots vir Reandi Grey op die verhoog het in die Ernest Swanepoel-saal op Despatch op 15 Augustus om 10:00 nie. Kaartjies kos R250 per persoon. Kontak die skool by 041 933 5104 of Klinicare Despatch vir kaartjies. Uitenhage Methodist Church Bazaar: Don’t miss the fun at this year’s bazaar at the Uitenhage Methodist Church in John Street, Kariega on Saturday 29 August from 09:00. Lente-basaar: Die NG kerk Uitenhage-Oos maak gereed om Lente-basaar op 5 September van 09:00 te hou. Kom vir die verskeie musiek- en sang-items uit die gemeenskap, ’n vertoning deur ’n plaaslike trompetspeler, ’n besoek van Guts en Glory MCC vir motorﬁets-entoesiaste tussen 10:00 en 11:00, al nie normale basaarlekkernye, kinderspeletjies, ’n Thrift Shop, lentehoed- en braaibroodjie-kompetisie, Popsi die Nar en vele ander stalletjies. Gqeberha Legends Festival – Heritage Alive: Don’t miss the musical talent at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday 19 September. A line-up of acclaimed performers and local

talent will bring a blend of live Jazz,R&B,Soul,Pop,Motown, Afro Jazz and indigenous South African music to one stage. Featured artists include Micayla Lee, After 7, Chapter Three, Creshwell October, Neli Chitha and more. Doors open at 17:00 and the show starts at 18:00. Tickets from R150 are available online at Webtickets or through the Sun International website. Tjaart van der Walk Golf Day: The school in Algoa Park will host a golf day fund-raiser on Friday, 20 November at the PE Golf Course (The Hill). Play in IPS format. Sponsor a green or tee box for R1,500. Enter for R2,000 (4 Ball + Halfway house), R4,000 (Tee Box 1, 10, 12, 14 + 4 Ball + Halfway house) or R3,000 (Tee Box + 4 Ball + Halfway house or Green + 4 Ball + Halfway house). Contact Linda on 083 461 4636. Send your Diary entries to udexpress@novusmedia. co.za by Tuesdays at 10:00. Entries may be in English or Afrikaans.

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An evening worth dressing up for DON'T forget to purchase your ticket to the Voice of Courage Fashion Show, an evening of fashion, music and purpose that will take the stage on 14 August at Boardwalk ICC. Hosted by Boardwalk Hotel and Casino in partnership with Camelot Spa, the event will feature collections from leading Eastern Cape designers and live entertainment by Robin Pieters and hosted by Lucia Mtshake-Ntshona. Tickets cost R200 each, excluding service fees, and are available online at Webtickets or through the Sun International website. Read more about the designers who will be featured during the fashion show below:

Braemore Design Elegance, confidence and resilience define the work of Braemore Lundall-Sauls, whose Braemore Design collection will grace this year’s Voice of Courage runway. Known for creating timeless pieces that balance bold design with everyday wearability, Braemore believes fashion has the power to restore dignity and inspire confidence. Having previously worked alongside Yokhuselo Haven through community initiatives, this event holds special significance. “Fashion can restore dignity and raise awareness,” says Braemore. “It’s an honour to use my craft to support such vital work in our community.” Guests can expect sophisticated silhouettes and exciting new concepts that celebrate strength, individuality and the transformative power of fashion. Follow @Braemore_Design NDIMBI Clothing & Manufacturing For Sinoxolo Manengela, fashion is about transformation. As founder and creative director of NDIMBI Clothing & Manufacturing, he transforms reclaimed denim and discarded textiles into luxurious contemporary garments that challenge perceptions of sustainability without compromising on style. For the Voice of Courage Fashion Show, guests can expect elegant silhouettes that challenge perceptions of waste and value, proving that sustainability and high fashion are not mutually exclusive. “This event gives creativity a purpose beyond the runway,” says Sinoxolo. “It’s an honour to use fashion to create hope and support vulnerable communities.” NDIMBI’s meticulous in-house craftsmanship redefines rather than simply recycles clothing, making each piece a work of conscious luxury. Follow NDIMBI Clothing & Manufacturing on social media. Carlos Fritz Designs Award-winning designer Carlos Fritz brings his international runway experience home to Gqeberha with a showcase celebrating years of creative excellence. Named “Best Rising Talent” at Italy Fashion Week and having showcased at Runway Dubai, Carlos blends haute couture with bold African-inspired prints and sleek, attitude-driven menswear. For this event, he is curating a special collection representing his work over the years, and every outfit will be available for purchase after the show. Beyond the runway, Carlos is partnering with Yokhuselo Haven and Community Chest to provide sewing skills training and equipment, helping create sustainable income opportunities. “It’s about giving back and using my craft for community upliftment,” he says. With his own factory and in-house production, Carlos Fritz embodies entrepreneurial resilience while creating fashion that turns heads. Experience CF Designs at the Voice of Courage, where couture meets compassion. Social media handles for Carlos Fritz: CF-Carlos Fritz Fashion Nastassja L Creations Nastassja brings the art of traditional high-end dressmaking to the Voice of Courage runway with a collection that celebrates quiet sophistication over fleeting trends. Specialising in bespoke evening wear and bridal designs, Nastassja L Creations is known for soft, feminine elegance balanced with structured, architectural tailoring. What appears effortless on the outside is meticulously engineered within – think flat pattern drafting, precise draping, internal corsetry and horsehair-braid hemlines. “Participating in this event is deeply meaningful,” says Nastassja. “My work is about empowering women and supporting survivors and vulnerable families; fashion grounds my creative practice in real community impact.” Expect perfectly tailored, timeless pieces with clean lines and a flawless fit that prove slow fashion never goes out of style. Follow @nastassjalcreations on Instagram and Facebook. JaSi Studio Jan Hendrik of JaSi Studio challenges convention with precision-led, construction-first tailoring that blurs traditional gender boundaries. For the Voice of Courage Fashion Show, JaSi Studio presents Vulnerability vs Armour – a thought-provoking collection that explores gendered protection and vulnerability through expertly tailored, gender-fluid garments featuring the designer’s signature chevron motif. Jan Hendrik’s approach is pattern-making-led, with cut, structure and seam construction driving the design aesthetic. “I’m honoured to support Yokhuselo Haven and Community Chest of the Eastern Cape,” says Jan Hendrik. “It’s powerful when creativity can help raise funds and awareness for people in crisis.” The collection revisits previous designs alongside new creations, showcasing clean silhouettes and technical excellence. Connect with JaSi Studio on Instagram and Facebook at @JASI Studio. Anita Creative Designer I am the owner of Anita Creative Designer and have been a professional fashion designer for more than 30 years, specialising in custom-made special occasion wear. My love for fashion began when I was just eight years old. I never quite liked the clothes I found in the shops, so I started designing and sewing my own. I’ve always loved drawing and painting. After matric, I studied Fine Arts before qualifying in Fashion Design and Management in Johannesburg. After travelling abroad, I settled in Gqeberha, where I built my business. Every garment I create celebrates individuality and is inspired by art, colour, beautiful fabrics and the confidence a perfectly designed outfit can bring. Social handles: Instagram: @anitapseal (Anita Creative Designer), Facebook: Anita Creative Designer

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The Funeral service of the late ELIZABETH SANDRA (60yrs) will take place on Saturday, 15/08/2026 at 10:00 am from the Old Apostolic Church, Acacia, Rosedale. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

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KENNISGEWING AAN KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDEL Boedel Wyle ELLEN JOHANNA DE MEILLON, IDENTITEITSNOMMER 331119 0007 08 6, ongetroud, van 3 Vallei Hof Woonstel, Whytes Weg, Kirkwood, Oos-Kaap, oorlede op 12 Julie 2025. Boedel nommer 004799 /2025.

The Funeral service of the late BERNARD "OLLIE" (79yrs) will take place on The Funeral service of the Saturday, late RICARDO GEORGE 15/08/2026 at 1:00 pm (53yrs) will take place on from the VGK Church, Saturday, Palm Drive, Thomas 15/08/2026 at 11:00 am Gamble, Uitenhage. Deeply from the VW Pavillion, mourned by his family and Uitenhage. Deeply friends. mourned by his family and friends.

The Funeral service of the late NONGENTSELO NANCY (70yrs) will take place on Saturday, 15/08/2026 at 10:00 am from the Old Apostolic Church, Tsotsobe Street, Langa. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

In the Estate of the late: LAETITIA LAURIKA MARGARETHA MATHEBE AGM OF UITENHAGE Died on 24 FEBRUARY 2026 CHILD & FAMILY Identity Number 791217 WELFARE SOCIETY 0188 08 9 The Annual General AND SURVIVING SPOUSE Meeting of the Uth Child & V U K I L E RAYMOND Family Welfare Society will be held on Thursday, 3 MATHEBE September 2026, at 10:00 Identity number 781028 at the Society's offices, 92 5342 08 0 Address 31 WAHAB TIRY Cannon Str. Kariega CIRCLE, UITENHAGE Creditors and Debtors in the ESTATE NOTICES above estate are hereby called upon to file their claim and to pay their debts to the BOEDELS: undersigned within 30 KREDITEURE EN (Thirty) days of publication DEBITEURE 4201 hereof. 1210

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The Funeral service of the late DENZIL MERVIN (68yrs) will take place on Saturday, 15/08/2026 at 11:00 am from the Palace of Praise Ministries, Spreeu Street, Rosedale. Deeply mourned by his family and friends.

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The Funeral service of the late JOSEPHINE ESTHER ELIZABETH (60yrs) will take place on Saturday, 15/08/2026 at 10:00 am from the Old Apostolic Church, Dale View, Despatch. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

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SPORT

13 August 2026

12 rekords vir Brandwag-ster Rudolph,Anna wen Despatch se rolbal

HANNES SCHOEMAN STERK, sterker, Brandwag! Dis al hoe die spogskool se kragoptellers beskryf kan word wat skoonskip gemaak het by die Asia Pacific Africa-kampioenskap in Potchefstroom. Die skool het sy beste prestasie nog internasionaal behaal met hordes medaljes en rekords. Die groot uitblinker was Alan de Beer, wat weer eens sy blink toekoms in die sport onderstreep het. Hy het weggestap met 'n massiewe 12 rekords waarvan twee Suid-Afrikaanse en tien Afrika-rekords was. Sy vertoning het egter nie daar geëindig nie. Hy is ook as die beste sub-junior atleet aangewys met 'n silwer medalje in die Classic-afdeling. Dan het hy drie goue medaljes verdien in die Classic bench press en twee in die Equipped-afdeling. 'n Ander staatmaker, Kobie Mellet, het vier rekords – insluitend 'n Statebond-rekord – opgestel. Dis 'n enorme prestasie. Sy het ook silwer in die Classic en

HANNES SCHOEMAN RUDOLPH Kilian en Anna Minnie is as Despatch se enkelspel-rolbalkampioene gekroon. Albei spelers het uitstaande spel gelewer en verdien om as wenners uit die stryd te tree. Dit was Rudolph se eerste titel. Hy het verlede jaar se wenner, Wihan Visser, met 21-13 in die finaal verslaan. Anna het die enkelspeltitel

Alan de Beer die ene konsentrasie. twee goue medaljes in die Equipped gewen. Uiteraard is sy as die beste sub-junior in die Equipped Bench Press gekroon. Drew de Lange is as die derde beste sub-junior dogter in die Classic-afdeling aangewys. Raydon Damons het ook 'n goue

die tweede jaar agtereenvolgend gewen. Sy het Nadene van Vuuren in die semi-finaal met 21-15 geklop voordat sy Alicea Snyder in die finaal met dieselfde telling geklop het. Daar was 24 mansdeelnemers en 12 vrouedeelnemers. Die goeie sportmangees, kameraadskap en gees waarin die wedstryde gespeel is, was weereens ’n kenmerk van die klub se toernooie.

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medalje gewen, terwyl Clarissa Gallant ook goud verower het en as die tweede beste sub-junior in die Classic aangewys is. Ilze-Mari Maritz van die Hoërskool Brandwag en André Ludik van die Baai moet as afrigters ook 'n klop op die skouer kry.

Voortrekkers spog met Presidentsverkenner-toekennings TIEN matriekleerders van Gqeberha, Despatch en Jeffreysbaai spog nou almal met 'n Nasionale Presidentsverkenner-toekenning. Jeuglede van Die Voortrekkers kan in hul gr. 12-jaar die bekroonde toekenning op nasionale vlak verwerf nadat hulle 'n deurlopende proses van leierskapontwikkeling van gr. 8 tot 12 voltooi het. Jeuglede moet ook 'n goeie reputasie in hul skool, kerk en die Voortrekkerkommando handhaaf om dié toekenning te verwerf en as ligdraers deur hul voorbeeld, karakter en diensbaarheid 'n positiewe verskil in hul gemeenskappe te maak. Die deurlopende Presidentsverkennerproses behels jaarlikse bywoning van kampe, asook die suksesvolle voltooiing van gespesialiseerde take en opdragte. Die hele proses word dan afgesluit met 'n nasionale teoretiese eksamen in April en 'n finale afrondingskamp in Julie. Al tien gr. 12-jeuglede het die nasionale teoretiese eksamen met lof geslaag en die Presidentsverkennerproses suksesvol voltooi. Die Nasionale Presidentsverkenner-toekenning vir kulturele leierskap is deur die Hoofdagbestuur van die Voortrekkers aan die jeuglede toegeken.

Agter is Shaun Peens (Adjunkhoofleier: Verkenners) en voor van links is Derick Marais (Hoërskool Nico Malan), Enye Smit (Hoërskool Framesby) en Steve Barry (Hoërskool Despatch) wat die PV-kamp op Wemmershoek bygewoon het. Van links is Maynard Crouse, Ruben Bouwer, Francois Smit, Annree van Zyl, Wion Venter, PJ Louw en Darius van Nieuwenhuizen, almal leerlinge van die Hoërskool Framesby wat die PV-kamp op Hartbeesfontein Voortrekkerplaas bygewoon het. FOTO’S: VERSKAF

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Rudolph Kilian en Anna Minnie het as wenners uit die stryd getree.

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