Despatch-hondisSAkampioen
CouncillormurdercasepostponedtoSeptember
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THE murder case against twomen accused of killingNelson MandelaBay Municipality Ward 27 (ANC) CouncillorSicelo Mleve, was postponed to 15 September at theNew Brighton Magistrate’sCourt onMonday,13 July, to allow police to continue with their investigation.
Before the postponement, the courtdelivered itsrulingonanapplicationbymembers of the media seeking permissionto record courtproceedings.
The application was opposed by both the State and the defence. The State argued that not all witnesses had participated in an identification parade involvingthe accused, whilethe defence argued thatrevealingthe identities of the accusedwouldprejudice their righttoafair trial.
In delivering judgment, the courtfound that there was insufficient evidenceto conclude that recordingcourtproceedings wouldprejudice the matter and grantedthe application, subject to conditions. Photographs of the accused will be published only at astage of the proceedingswhenitisappropriate to do so.
When proceedings resumed, the defence advocate requested access to the statements made by the two accused,aswell as any photographs or video footage depicting them.Hetold the court that the defence was
notseeking access to the entire police docket,but only to material directly relating to the accused.
The defence arguedthat withholding the statements was unconstitutional, submitting that the statements belonged to the individuals who madethem. He further argued that any photographs or video footagedepicting the accusedshould likewise be made available tothem.
The defencealso alleged that the two accusedhad been “tortured” by police followingtheirarrests. Thedefencefurther told the courtthat the accused allegedlyhave marks supporting the allegation and signed documents withoutknowing what they were signing. He said the defence was not bringinga formal applicationbeforethe courtat that stage,but merely wanted the courttobe mindful of the allegations.
In response, the State said the accused would beafforded an opportunity to view the statements they had made at alater stage inthe proceedings, but that the appropriate time to do so had not yet arrived.
The prosecution also told the courtithad no photographs or video footageofthe accused in its possession to disclosetothe defence.
The State furtherindicated that its investigation remained ongoing. Outstanding aspectsincludedobtaining all witness statements, completing identification parades involving all witnesses, analysing the accused’sfinancialand cellphone records, and
awaiting the ballistic report.
Thetwo accused also abandoned their bail applicationsatthat stage.
Thecourt also heardsubmissionsrelating to the detentionconditions of accusednumber one, Lufunolwethu Nyodi.
Thedefencesubmitted thatNyodi was being detained at the Makhanda Correctional Centreafter authorities cited an alleged threat to his life. It further allegedthathe was being held in solitary confinement, had limited access to sunlight andhad been provided with aprivate chef as part of the arrangements at the correctional facility.
The defencesuccessfully appliedfor Nyodi to be transferred to the North EndCorrectional Centre. Thecourt furtherordered that should aprivate chef notalready be availableatthe North End facility, the arrangement previously affordedtoNyodi in Makhandashould continue following his transfer
Nyodi(20) and co-accused AhlumileStofile (21) face charges including, butnot limited to, murder, robbery, and the unlawful possession of afirearm and ammunition.Additional charges are expected to follow.
According to South AfricanPolice Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain Majola Nkohli,two armed male suspects allegedly stormed the office in an apparentrobbery where ameeting of about 10 people was underway
“One of the suspects fired upon the 45-year-
old councillor, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds, beforefleeing the scene,”Nkohli said.“The victimsustained severalgunshot woundsand was declared deceasedatthe scene.”
Thematter was postponedto15September, andbothaccused remain in custody.
CallsforaccountabilityasTreasurywithholdsNelsonMandelaBayallocation
STAFF REPORTER |NOVANEWS
GOVERMENT leaders have reaffirmed their support for NelsonMandela Bay Municipality's turnaround programme after National Treasury temporarily withheldthe metro's July equitable share allocation due tofinancial managementfailures.
Nelson Mandela Bay is one of 69 municipalitiesacross South Africa affected by the intervention, which National Treasury announced on 7July afteridentifying what it described as "persistent andserious non-compliance" withthe Municipal FinanceManagement Act (MFMA)
The affected municipalitiesincludeseveral major metros, among them beingBuffalo City, Mangaung and the City of Johannesburg.The equitable share is an unconditional allocation that nationalgovernment transferstomunicipalities to help fund basic services and support theirday-to-day operations
By withholding theJuly allocation,National Treasury has temporarily suspended that month'spaymentuntilthe municipality meets specified financial governanceand compliance requirements
tainability."
ExecutiveMayor Babalwa Lobishe said, "The focus should remain on implementing practical solutions rather thanassigning blame."
She reaffirmed the municipality's commitment to strengtheninggovernance, institutional capacityand financial management, saying meaningful progress depended on the supportand commitment of the entire council to implement the municipality's turnaround programme
Themunicipality has also sought to reassure residents following Treasury's decision
TheMunicipal spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya,saidthe temporarywithholding of Nelson Mandela Bay'sJuly equitable share allocationwas "administrative andcorrective" and "does not meanthe Municipality is financially insolventorincapable of delivering services."
He said National Treasury hadconfirmed that the withholding was intended "to promote compliancewiththe MunicipalFinanceManagement Act(MFMA)and strengthen financial governance."
hanced consequence managementfor irregular,unauthorised, fruitless andwasteful expenditure,and amultidisciplinary team engaging directly with National Treasury
Themunicipality alsosaid"essential services— water, sanitation,electricity,waste managementand emergency services —remain the highestpriority", whileevery effort was beingmadetominimise anyimpact on servicedeliveryasitworks to secure the releaseofthe withheldfunds.
Meanwhile,the Nelson Mandela BayCivil Society Coalition said it recognised National Treasury's constitutional authority to withhold transfers from municipalitiesthatrepeatedly fail to comply with financial management legislation.
"Publicfunds cannot continuetobedisbursed without accountability, andmunicipalities thathavebecomesynonymous with corruption,financial mismanagement, unfundedbudgets andrecklessgovernance cannot simply expectbusinessasusual," the coalition said in astatementissuedon 7July.
Addressing financial governance, Williams said, "Sound financial management and accountability areessential to maintaining the confidenceofoversight institutionsand supporting the Municipality's long-term sus-
Financial governancewas akey focus duringthe second day of the Cooperative Governanceand TraditionalAffairs (CoGTA)Ministerial Visit to NelsonMandela Bayon9July. Eastern Cape MEC for CoGTA Zolile Williams reaffirmed "the provincial government's commitment to supporting the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality'sgovernance andinstitutional reformprogramme."
Soyaya added that the municipalitywas "fully committed to working with National and Provincial Treasury to satisfy all conditions forthe release of the withheldfunds."
According to the municipality, corrective measures alreadyunder way include financial governancereforms,strongerrevenue management and expenditure controls,en-
Whileacknowledgingthe need to strengthen fiscal discipline,the coalition warned thatresidents could ultimately bear the consequences
"TheCoalition is deeply concernedabout the devastating consequences this decision will have forordinaryresidents,who are already payingthe pricefor yearsofgovernancefailure," it said.
Ward 27 councillorSicelo Mleve was shot dead duringthe 2026 voter registration weekendin Gqeberha. PHOTO: FACEBOOK /NMBM
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive MayorBabalwa Lobishe. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Kariegaapprenticewinsglobalaward
TSHILILO Nelwamondo has been named Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA) Best Apprentice for 2026 afterbeing recognised at the annual Best Apprentice Awards ceremony held in Wolfsburg, Germany, in June 2026.
The event honoured more than 50 apprentices from 17 countries and 44 Volkswagen locations across the globe, recognising outstanding performancefromapprentices training to become qualified artisans. Nelwamondo was the only representative from Africa.
“To me, this was aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When Ijoined VWGAin2022, Inever imagined that one day Iwouldbestanding amongstVolkswagen’s best-performing apprentices. Iamgratefultoberecognised for the hard work that Ihave put in,” said Tshililo.
For overtwo decades, the Volkswagen Group has beenrecognisingits top young talent worldwide.This year, the Group is celebrating 25 years of the Best Apprentice Award During this period, the Grouphas honoured morethan 900 young talentsfor their achievements.
Tshililo was chosen after astringent selectionprocess based on his performance, attendance and conduct during his training at VWGA’s Technical Learning Academy in Kariega.
He joined apprentices from countries such as Germany, Italy, Brazil, India andChina, many of whomwork for different Volkswagen Group brands, includingMAN, Škoda,
Porsche and Ducati.
startedworking at Volkswagen Group Africa in 2022 as aproduction operator
ShowcelebratesECagriculture
THE Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture hosted the Sarah Baartman District Agricultural Show at the Phindile Madama-Qekema Multipurpose Hall in Moses Mabida, Nqweba, last week, bringing together farmers, government leaders, financial institutions and agricultural stakeholders to celebrate the role of agriculture in growing the economy and strengthening food security.
The event was ledbyEastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe,Sarah Baartman District Executive Mayor Deon de Vos and SundaysRiver Valley Municipality Mayor Solethu Lucas, alongside council members, representatives from the agricultural sector and farmersfrom all sevenofthe Sarah BaartmanDistrict's localmunicipalities, as well as Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
Visitors explored exhibitions showcasing avariety of locally produced goods, including fruit, vegetables, poultry, eggs, mohair, clothing and health products, highlighting the diversity and quality ofagricultural production across the region.
Welcoming delegates,Mayor Lucas described the municipalityasone of South Africa's leadingagricultural regions, internationally recognisedfor its world-class citrus industry, with oranges, lemons, soft citrus and otherproduce exported to markets across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
He said agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy and one of the municipality's largest sources ofemployment, providinglivelihoods for thousands of fam-
ilies.
Lucas acknowledged the significant contributionmade by farmers towards economic growth, skills development, investment andexportearnings, and reaffirmed the municipality'scommitment to working closely with the Department of Agriculture, organisedagriculture, agribusiness and local communities to create an enabling environment forsustainable economicgrowth.
Deliveringthe keynote address, MEC Kontsiwesaid agricultural shows are about more than showcasing produce. “The purpose of these events is to promote farming notonlyasameans of generating income but also as an essential tool in the fight against food insecurity,” she said.
Kontsiwe applauded farmers who have expanded into export markets, saying their success demonstrates the potential of the sector. She confirmed that the department remainscommitted to supporting emerging farmers. “Our policydirectionisclear: to capacitate and empower black farmers,” she said
Recognising the importance of securing the future of agriculture, the MEC encouragedfarmers to pass on theirpassion for farmingtothe next generation. “We must inspire the next generation to embrace agriculture and ensure that farming continues to thrivefor years to come,” she said. She also welcomed the increasing participation of young people in the sector, describingitasapositive sign forthe future. The showalso provided farmers with a platformtomarket and sell their produce directly to the public.
matric certificate. When he heard about the apprenticeship opportunity, he applied and was accepted.
In April 2024, he moved to Kariega to start his three-year training programme at the Technical Learning Academy.
The apprenticeship programme includes both classroom learning andpracticalworkin theplant. As partofthe apprenticeship,Tshililo hascompletedmodulesinhydraulics, pneumatics,welding, electronics andautotronics
At the same time, Tshililo is also studying Mechanical Engineering at Eastcape Midlands TVET College in Kariega. He is currently studying towards the N5 certificate and plans to study further to qualify as an automotive mechanic.
“VWGA is proudtocelebrate Tshililo’s achievementinbeing namedone of VolkswagenGroup’s Best Apprentices in 2026. The awardrecogniseshis exceptional performance, commitment andprofessionalismthroughout his training at ourTechnical Learning AcademyinKariega. The aimofour Technical Learning Academy is to develop skilledemployees for thefuture,” said Sats Ranchod, VWGA’s Human Resources Director.
at the CenturionGroup Parts warehouse in Gauteng, where he worked with Volkswagen andAudi parts. At the time, he had only a
“This recognition, on aglobal stage, highlights not only his personal dedication but also the strengthofour apprenticeship programme in developing future-ready technical talent. We remain committed to investing in our people and equipping them with the skills needed to drive innovation and excellence withinthe automotive industryinSA.”
Ward50sweepsintoaction
NELSONMandela Bay Municipality Ward 50 councillor Nomxolisi Phezisaled acommunity clean-up campaign at 20th Avenue, KwaLanga, alongside several government departments and organisations as partofthe national Love Your Street Clean-Up Campaign.
Joiningthe ward councillor were representatives from the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the Waste Management Sub-Directorate under Public Health (Cuyler Depot), the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Town Rangersand the Community WorkProgramme (CWP)
Thecampaign,introduced by the Office of the President as anational initiative to promote active citizenry and strengthen partnerships between government and communities, aims to encourageresidents and local government to work together to keep neighbourhoods clean, safe and healthy.
Friday'sclean-up marked the official local launch of the campaign in Nelson Mandela Bay, which will be rolled out to other communities across the metro in the coming months
TheNelson Mandela Bay Municipality said it remains committed to workingalongside residents and the Officeofthe President to build safer, cleaner and more sustainable communities forall.
Tshililo
Tshililo NelwamondoisVolkswagen GroupAfrica’s Best Apprentice for 2026.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
EasternCape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe at therecent the Sarah Baartman District AgriculturalShow. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/ SUNDAYS RIVER VALLEY MUNICIPALITY
The clean-up markedthe official local launch of the campaign in NelsonMandela Bay.Itwill be rolled outto othercommunitiesacross themetro in thecoming months
PHOTO: FACEBOOK /NMBM
DespatchspogmetSAkampioen-hond
HANNES SCHOEMAN
DIE vreugdevure brand hoog op Despatch nadat die bekende boerboel-teler Arthur Langley vanLaGem Boerboele in net sy tweede SA skou ’n nasionale kampioen in Parysindie Vrystaatopgelewer het.
Die 13 maandeoue La Gem Novaisasjunior SA kampioen gekroonindie 5A-klas virtewetussen12en15maande.
Sy het daarna in die Grand-afdelingdeelgeneem waar senior en junior honde op skou was. Daarhet sy as naaswenneruit diestryd getree. Disself ’n spogvertoning
waarop Despatch trots kan wees
“Ons is in die sewendehemel hieroor en bars vantrots,” sê Langley.“Sowat 325 honde van jonk na oud was by die skou in aksie.Uiteraardisektrotsommet so ’n klein kennel teen die groot kennels te kon seëvier. Ekhet net nege hondewaarvan ek ses Parystoe geneem het. Daar moesons meeding teen groot kennels wat 50 tot60 honde in hulle kennels het
“La GemNova se oorwinning is dus uitersmerkwaardig en prysenswaardig.
“Disvir onsook ’n voorregeneer om teen dieland se groot kennels te kandeelneem,” sê hy.Indie familie-afdelinghet
die ma Elevation Tequila saam met haar seun La Gem Chopper en dogterLaGem Liefi deelgeneem waar hulle die derdeplek verowerhet. Diedrietal het ook verlede jaar derde geëindig.
Langleysêhyensyvrou Michelle het hardgewerkvir hierdie besonderse prestasie en dat hulleook baie dankaan hulle helper, Bruce van Jaarsveld, verskuldig is.
“Om boerboele van gehalte te teel is harde werk en neem baie tyd in beslag.
“Ditbly ’n groot uitdaging, maar ons geniet elke oomblik. En natuurlik is die regtedieet ook ’n bepalendefaktor.”
RotaryClubinvitesnominationsforannualcommunityawards
THERotary Club of Uitenhageiscalling on residentstonominate individualswho have made an outstanding contribution to their communities forits annual De Mist Awardand Youth Merit Award.
The awards recognise adults and young people whose achievements,dedication and service have made apositive impact in Kariega, Despatchand the wider Eastern Cape.
MBDAbringsback foundingCEOto restorestability
THEMandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) has appointed its founding chief executive, Dr Pierre Voges, as interim CEO for the next five months as it seekstorestorestability after monthsofleadership uncertainty.
Theappointment was announced on Monday 6July, when Vogesofficially stepped into the role. Theappointment comes after the former CEO was placed on precautionary suspension and later dismissedin March on charges the Boardsaidwereunrelated to hissuspension.
The Youth Merit Awardrecognises a young person, aged 25 or younger, who has excelledinareas such as sport, academics, culture, leadership,community serviceoranother field of achievement.
TheRotary Club is encouraging members of the public,schools, churches, organisations, clubsand businesses to nom-
The De Mist Award honours an adult who has demonstrated exceptional selfless service and whose efforts have made alasting differenceinthe lives of others.
inate deserving candidates.
Nomination forms areavailable from the Rotary Club of Uitenhage. Completed nominations must be submitted by 20 July2026 to PetroFourieatrotaryuitenhageclub@gmail.com.
The club said the awards formpartofits commitment to recognising individuals who embodyRotary’s motto of “Service AboveSelf”and who contribute to building stronger communities.
Dissiplineendoelwitteonderskeitopkandidate
PICK nPay Preller Walk is al langer as ’n dekade nou betrokke by dieMatrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie.
Volgens John Pentzvan diéwinkel in Bloemfontein weerspieël hul betrokkenheid ’n kernwaardewat deur diestigter,Raymond Ackerman, gevestig is:omterug te ploeg in die gemeenskappe wat dieonderneming ondersteun
“Ons voel bevoorreg om deeltewees van hierdie gesogte geleentheidwaar ondernemings ’n betekenisvolle bydrae kan lewer tot die lewe van ons jeug –eneindelik ook totdie toekoms van ons land.”
Ongeag hoe jy sukses definieer,vergdit toewyding, dissiplineen’nbereidwilligheid om te groei en te verander.
“Wat hierdie kompetisie so belangrik maak,isdat ’n groep vanSuid-Afrikase toekomstige leiers die geleentheidkry om metmekaar om te gaan en waardevolle vaardighede te ontwikkel.Met dieuitdagings waarmee ons land te kampe het, kan die samekoms van ons bestekandidate help om van Suid-Afrika’nbeter plek te maak.”
Pentzmeen dissipline en doelgerigtheid is die eienskappe wat toppresteerdersin ’n kompetisiesoos hierdie onderskei
“Topkandidate –trouens, enigiemand met dissipline en ’n doel om die beste te wees wat jy kan wees –sal slaag opdie lewensreis. Ons volg almal verskillendepaaie,en passie vir dit waarvoor jy geroep is, maak ’n groot verskil in die lewe.”
Verlede jaar se wenner, Kiara Subramanian, sê sy sal altyd dankbaar wees dat sy die kompetisie gewen het, “nie net oordie titel nie, maar oor die mense watdit in my lewe gebringhet”
“Dit het my die geleentheidgegee om wonderlike, vriendelike en doelgerigte mense te ontmoet, van wie baie nou saam met mydie padstap om medies te studeer
“Wat as ’n kompetisie beginhet, het gou iets veel meer betekenisvol geword: vriendskappe,ondersteuningen’ngedeelde besefdat ons almal na iets groter as onsself streef,” sê die voormalige leerling vanEunice High School in Bloemfontein.
Die kompetisie het Subramanian, nou’n mediese student in haar eerste jaar, die belangrikheid van verbondenheid en aanmoediging geleer
Dithet haar gewyshoe kragtigdit is om omring te weesdeur mense wat jouondersteun,aanmoedigeninspireer.
Nog’n2025-finalis, Laura AndradedePonte, watvanjaar mediese fisika studeer, het ookindie eindrondeinBloemfontein hegte vriendskappe gesmee.
“Hierdie vriendskappehet virmygroot steun gebied toe ek met universiteit begin het. Diebande watekmet diechaperones (dievorigejaar se finaliste) opgebou het, het my ookgehelp om baie vinniger by die universiteitslewe aantepas, omdat hulle uit hul ervaring virmypersoonlike raad kon gee.”
AndradedePonte, wat aandie High School forGirls Potchefstroom gematrikuleer het, raai vanjaar se finaliste aanomselfvertroue te hê en in hul vermoëns te glo, al voel dit somsintimiderend.
“Ondersteun mekaar deur diehele kompetisieenverseker datjulle dieprosesgeniet, want ditiswaar diebeste vriendskappe gevorm word.”
Só skryfjyin
Matriekleerders van oorSuid-Afrika heen wat uitblinkopakademiese, kultuur- en sportgebied en beplanomvolgendejaar aan dieUVtestudeer kan hulle inskryf. Die25topdeelnemers staan diekans om beurse, geldpryse en geskenke ter waarde
vansowat R500 000 te wen. Diepryse word geborgdeur UV Studentewerwingsdienste, dieKovsie-Alumnitrust, Forvis Mazars, Absa en Pick nPay Preller Walk.
Leerlingekan hulself inskryf of deur hul skool benoem word
Altesaam25semifinaliste salaangewys word,waarna 14 finaliste van5 tot 7Oktober aandie eindronde in Bloemfontein sal deelneem
Skandeer dieQR-kode om dieinskryfvorm af te laai en te voltooi. Stuur dit teen31Julie aanLinda Greyling by greylinl@ufs.ac.za.
According to the MBDA, the former CEO has since launched several legal proceedings against the agency, which remainongoing.
Theagency saidthose mattershave prevented the Boardfrompermanently filling the CEO position at thisstage.
Finance Manager Unathi Peterhas served as Acting CEO since January, maintaining continuity while investigations continued and the Boardprepared to strengthen leadershipthrough the appointment of an interim CEO.
TheMBDA saidVoges’ appointment would bring “immediate stability” to the organisation.
Duringhis five-month tenure, Voges will reviewand reset theagency to ensureits structure is fitfor purpose, preparethe organisationfor the upcoming Auditor-General auditand strengthen capacity within the senior management team. Voges is no stranger to the MBDA. He was the agency’sfounding CEO when it was established in 2004 and has since led several large-scale development entities in the WesternCape.
Untilrecently, he worked as an Urban Planning Director for aprominent organisation in Saudi Arabia.
Drawing on hisexperience of living and working in many countries, Vogesreflected on how Gqeberha shaped hisunderstandingofwhat makes acity work for ordinary citizens.
“Thiscity has all the ingredients to become aplace for everyone,” he said. “My goal is to position and supportthe MBDA over the next five months, so that when a new CEO is appointed, he or she will be able to focus on the right prioritiesand continue building on the vision for the city for which the entity was established. Iunderstand its purpose and potential and hope to lay astrong foundation for the next phase of its journey.”
TheBoardsaidVoges’ appointment reflects its commitment to strong governance, transparency and the responsible management of publicresources. Theinterim appointment followed arecruitment process managed by an external recruitment agency.
TheMBDA said88applications were received, with shortlisted candidates interviewed by apanel comprising Boardmembersand an independent AuditCommittee member.
JohnPentz van Pick nPay PrellerWalksaammet Kiara Subramanian(links) en LauraAndrade de Ponte. FOTO: CHARL DEVENISH
Dr Pierre Voges. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Spiceupyourmorningmealswiththesedelicioustreats
SOUTH AFRICAN AVOCADOGROWERS' ASSOCIATION | NOVANEWS
FROM first bites to teenage lunches,avocados are one of those rare foods that truly work for the wholefamily. Creamy, versatileand packed with goodness, avos caneasilybeenjoyed at every stage of life, from babieslearning to eat solids to active teens needing fuel for busy days.
For parents, avosare an easy way to add goodness to everyday meals. Their naturally soft texture makes them ideal for babies from six months onwards,whether mashed smooth for first tastes or cut into cubes for older babies learning to self-feed.
Sourceofgoodness
One of the avo’s greatest benefits for babies and young children, is its rich supply of healthy fats.The brain grows rapidly in the first few years of life, and healthy fats are essential for supporting normal brain growth and function.
Avocados provide monounsaturated fats, making them avaluable food during these important earlyyears.
Toddlers need abalance of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals to support healthy growthand development Avocados help providenutrients including potassium,vitamin Eand lutein.
They are asource of fibre andmonounsaturated fatsand are energy dense, making them anutritious option for growing little ones. Avocados contain vitamin K, which plays an important role in healthy bone development, as well as vitamin B6, which supports the developing brain and nervous system.
The lutein naturally found in avocados supports healthy eye development and mayhelp protectchildren’s eyes as screen time increases. Since this nutrient is not made by the body, including avo regularly can help support goodvision.
As childrengrow, avocados continue totickall theright boxes. Theymake excellent sandwich fillers for school lunches, delicioustoppings for wraps and burgers, and an easy addition to breakfastbefore abusy schoolday.
For sportytweens and teens,avocados offer even more benefits. Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, avos provide slow-release energythat can helpfuel endurance activities like running, cycling and team sports.They contain potassium too, which supports muscle function and recovery after exercise.
Avocados contain prebiotic fibre that supports gut health, along with nutrientssuch as folate, magnesiumand zinc, allof whichcontribute to normal body function and wellbeing.
So, whether it is breakfastbeforeschool,alunchbox favourite or apost-sport snack,thereisalways agood reason to add an avo.
VegetarianBreakfastTaco
Serves:4
Preparationtime:15minutes
Cookingtime:20minutes
Ingredients:
• 4smallwraps
• avocadooroliveoilforcooking
• ½x250g(±125g)punnetslicedmushrooms
• handfulcherrytomatoes,halved
• 1garlicclove,crushed saltandpepper
• 6eggs
• 15ml(1tbsp)finelychoppedchives+extra
• ½x410g(±205g)tinbakedbeans
• 1to2avocados,sliced
Method:
•Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Drape each wrapover3 wiresof an oven rack. Bakefor about 8minutes or untilcrisp.
•Heat asplash of oil in afrying panonhigh,fry the mushrooms andtomatoes for about 8minutes or until cooked. Add garlic andfry for 1minute. Season withsaltand pepper. Keep aside.
•Wipe the pan cleanand heatanother splash of oil on medium low. Whisktogether the eggs witha pinch of salt.Add to the pan and use arubber spatula or woodenspoon to scrape the eggs across thepan for about3 minutes or until mostlyset andsoft curds have formed. Take off the heat.
•Fill the tacos with theeggs, mushroom mixture, bakedbeans, avocadoand extra chives.
For furtherinformation and avo recipes, visit www.avocado.co.za ,likethem on Facebook @iloveavocadoSA and follow themonInstagram @iloveavossa.
This vegetarian avocado tacoisabreakfasttreat.
PHOTO: SOUTH AFRICAN AVOCADO GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION
Gardensse‘Magic’isongeslyptediamant
HANNES SCHOEMAN
DIE Gardens-rugbyklub op Kariega spog met’nongeslypte diamant wat ’n groot aanwins vir die senior OP-span behoort te wees. Hy is Naylan Goeda (21), wat nie om dowe neute die bynaamMagic hetnie.
Want as losskakel en heelagter is hy inderdaad magic met die bal in die hand.Dieklub se vise-president, Royden Johnson, sê Naylanisgoud werd vir die span se aspirasie om sy OP-titel einde van die seisoen suksesvol te verdedig. “Ja, hy is absoluut skitterend en beslis die speler met die X-faktor.”
Toe Naylan gevra is waaromhybydie klub as Magicbekend staan,sêhybeskeie: “Seker omdat die klub my as ’n special speler beskou wat van niks iets kan maak. Ek kan my mede-spelers vinnig wegstuur. Danhet ek ook’n oog vir’ngapingenglip blitsvinnig daardeur. Ek is ’n voormalige o.21-speler van die OP en die Griffons en gee nieom wie my kies nie. Ek het vier wedstryde vir die OP se o.21-spangespeel en agt virdie Griffons. Solank as ek net die kans kryop senior vlak,” sê hy.
Naylan het reeds saam met die Griffons se
DIARY|DAGBOEK
FunRun: The BluewaterBay Surf Lifesaving Clubwill have their annual5km fun runon18 Julyfrom14:00 at the club.The dresscode is red, whiteand/or black. Entry is R100 perbooklet of fiveticketsfor ‘refreshments’.Under18s enteratR50,with no booklet.Entry forms availableatBWBSLCorper email from elzetvosloo@ gmail.com. Entriesclose at 13:55 on the day. For info,contactElzet on 072435 4324orCathyon 082 5715990
Naylan‘Magic’ Goeda glipdeur‘ngaping met Duwayne Princeaan sy regterkantenMarvin Kampheromteondersteun.
senior groep geoefen. Toe hy gevra is of die senior OP-keurders nognie methom kontak gemaak het nie,sêhy: “Ja, coach (Allister) Coetzee het my verlede jaar gekontak en gesê hy sal vanjaar weer met my gesels.
FOTO:VERSKAF
“Daarom bly ek glo my kans sal kom. Wanneer daardie oproepkom sal ek slaggereed wees,” sê Naylan Hy is al drie jaar lank ’n groot staatmakery die klub.
TrevorgrootaanwinsvirDespatch-stoei
HANNES SCHOEMAN
DESPATCH se stoeiklub het ’ngroot hupstoot gekry met die nuus dat die OosGautengse stoeier Trevor White van Benoni na die Baai verplaas is.
Trevor gaan hom by die Despatch-klub aansluit, het die beampte Danie Els bevestig.
Hy is reeds in sy nuwe klub se span ingesluit wat Saterdag, 18 Julie, aan die SA meesterstoernooi in Pretoria deelneem. Trevor (65) het in sy lang loopbaan ’n magdom titels gewen. Hy is oorspronklik van die Baai en keerdus nouterug na sy wortels
Toe hy onlangsbydie SA senior kampioenskappeinPetoria by vansyoud-spanmaatsgaan inloer het, is hy oorreed om na jare weersystewelsaan tetrek. “Ja, die gogga hetmyonmiddellikweer
gebyt en ek voel weer reg virdie ding,” sê hy. As jongBaaienaar het hy erekleure by die Hoërskool Otto du Plessis gekry. Hyspog ook met ’n vierde plek by die Springbok-proewe.
Trevor sê hy het vroeër jarevir die Algoapark-klub onder Hannes van Rensburgasafrigter beginenook virPiet Retief en Despatch deelgeneem.
Hy was tussen 1971 en 1977 ’n OP-kampioen en ook ’n junior SA Kus-kampioen. Van 1977 tot 1979 het hy met die senior Kus-titel weggestap.
In 1982 het Trevor dieSAPolisie-kampioenskappe in Pretoria gewen en by die SA kampioenskappe diesilwermedalje gewen. Hy sê hy sal ook voortaan as afrigter wil optreeomdie opkomende jong stoeierstouwystemaak.
Trevor White gaan hom by die Despatch-klub aansluit
FOTO: VERSKAF
THE fifth round of the 2026 Motorsport South Africa National Motocross Championship willtake placeatRover Raceway, Victoria Drive, Gqeberha, on Saturday, 18 July 2026, with official practice taking place on Friday,17July2026.
As one of the most anticipated events on the nationalcalendar, Round 5promises thrilling action as riders continuetheir quest forchampionship glory.
With valuablechampionshippointsup forgrabs, competitorswillbepushing hard from the moment the gates drop in Heat 1.
TheEasternCapecontinues to produce some of South Africa's finestmotocrosstalent, and localriders willbeeager to defend home-ground pride against thecountry'stop competitors.
Rover Racewayisrenowned as South Africa's premiersand motocross circuit, making it one of the most physically demanding and exciting tracks on the national championship calendar
Theunique conditions will test riders'endurance, skilland determination,creating spectacularracing throughout the day.
Riders to watch:
• 50ccClass: NateSmall, Mylan Barnes and Ryhder Reehse
• 65ccClass: Trey Dean,Riley Geldenhuysand Rich-
Aurora Ladies’ Breakfast: Don’t miss the fun at theAuroraLadies’ Breakfaston25July, at SlipperfieldsFarmstyle Venue.Dress up,decorate your tableorbringalong acentrepieceto the theme ‘Winter in Wonderland’and enter to win. GinoFabbri will provide entertainment Tickets areR250.The first 80 ladiesget to travel on theupper deck cruisebus from Aurora withtourguide,Gino Fabbri. Formoreinfoorto buy tickets,contactNickyat041 368 3180 or fundraiser@aurorasa.co.za.
Uitenhage& District SPCA AGM: The UitenhageSPCAwill have their annualgeneral meetingon28Julyat4MoselRoad, Kariega at 17:00 Membersofthe public arewelcome to attend. Personswishing to makethemselvesavailable forelection to the management committee mustsubmit aCVnolater than sevendays prior to theAGM to vice@uitenhagespca.co.za. Formoreinfo, contactChristelleErasmuson 082 5535478.
CMRUitenhageAGM: CMR Uitenhage’sannual general meeting will be held on 29 Julyat 14:30 at the CMR Uitenhageofficeat41John Street,Central in Kariega.Anyone interestedin attending the meetingcan phone theofficeat 041922 9004.
Juan Boucher: Thepopularsingerbrings his ‘AfrikaansopToer’ to thestageatBoardwalk ICCon7Augustat19:30.TicketsfromR230 are availablefromopentickets.co.za.
Reandi Grey: Moetdit niemisloop wanneer die Hoërskool Despatch mettrots vir Reandi Grey op die verhooghet by die Ernest Swanepoel-saal op Despatch op 15 Augustus om 10:00 nie.KaartjiesisR250 per person. Kontak die skool by 041933 5104 of KlinicareDespatch vir kaartjies.
Send Diaryentriestoudexpress@novusmediaco.zabyTuesdaysat10:00.Entriesmay be in EnglishorAfrikaans.
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• 85ccClass: Aiden Retief and Lourens Erasmus
• 125ccClass: TristonDurow,Trent Valsecchiand CameronStuckie
• Ladies' Class: Genevie Edwards
• MX3 Vets: MorneJansevan Rensburgand BrandonWheeler
• MX2Class: CameronDurow,LukeGrundyand Trey Cox
• MX1 Class: MaddyMalan, Johan Vogelesang and CameronDurow
• Senior Support Class: CraigKrugerand Daniel Forbes
Spectators canexpecta full dayofhigh-octaneentertainmentasSouth Africa'sbest riders battle it outonthe challengingsand circuit. Racing gets underway at 10:00, with riders taking to the track from earlymorning.
Theevent offerssomething forthe whole family, including food stalls,a beer garden, ajumpingcastle,facepainting, aVIP area, live musicand,ofcourse, some of the country's finest motocrossracing Admission is R100 perperson, whilechildren under12enter free of charge.Tickets will be available at thegateonrace day. For furtherinformation,contact the organisers at admin@rovermcc.co.zaorcall 083 467 1487.
Maddy Malan.
PHOTO: RUBEN LOUW