OverR151millionallocatedtoKariega,Despatch,KwaNobuhle
RESIDENTSofKariega, Despatch and KwaNobuhleare set to see significant investment in roads, water, sanitation and electricity infrastructure after the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM)adopted what it describesasa pro-poor budget aimed squarely at communities facing the worst service delivery backlogs
The three communities, which fallunder the Zola Qini Cluster, havebeen allocated R151,226,010 underthe municipality’s ward-based infrastructure allocation programme,one of the largest cluster allocations in the Metro and aclear signal, said officials, that the needs of these areas are beingtaken seriously.
NMBM spokesperson SithembisoSoyaya saidinastatement that the allocation reflects adeliberate effort to channel resources where they areneeded most.
“Every allocationinthis budget has been guided by the principle that limited publicresourcesmust be directed towards communities with the greatest need and where investment will have the greatest impact on service delivery, economic inclusion and social development,” said Soyaya. “The Zola Qini Cluster, which includes Kariega, KwaNobuhle andDespatch, is among thepriority areas identified through our extensive public participation process. This allocation is a
direct response to what residents in those communities told us during IDP and budget engagements.”
The NMBM said the budgethas been shaped by years of recurring flooding events that have putimmense strain on alreadyageing infrastructure networks across the Metro, combined with longstandingbacklogsinmany townshipsand working-class areas.
Soyaya said residents in Kariega,KwaNobuhle and Despatch have borne the brunt of those challenges for too long “Wecannot ignorethe realities facing communities that continue to experience infrastructure backlogsand service delivery challenges. Thisbudget responds directly to those realities,” he said
The R151 million setaside forthe Zola Qini Clusterwillfund arangeofcritical projects, including:
• Pipeline replacement programmestoimprove waterreliability
• Upgradestowater andwastewatertreatment facilities
• Electricitysubstation improvementsand replacementofageing cables
Public lighting upgrades
• Road rehabilitation
• Stormwaterinfrastructureinterventions,particularly important given the repeated flood damageexperiencedacrossthe area in recent years
The statement addedthat the allocations did not emerge behind closed doors.
TheNMBM said thebudget was shaped through an extensive Integrated Development Plan(IDP) and Budget publicparticipation process that included engagements withresidents, ward committees, communitystakeholders and Ward Councillors acrossthe Metro Soyaya stressedthatwhat residents said duringthoseengagements is directly reflected in where themoney is going.
“Thisprocess ensured that the budget respondsdirectlytothe priorities identifiedbycommunitiesand reflects the realitiesexperienced by residents on theground.The people of Kariega, Despatch and KwaNobuhlemade theirvoices heard, and this budgetisthe municipality'sanswertothat.”
The Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, CouncillorBabalwa Lobishe, said thebudget is about more than spending figures, it is about fairness and long-term sustainability.
“Thisbudget reflectsour commitment to ensuringthat communities with the greatestinfrastructure needs receive the investment requiredtoimprove their quality of life.Itisa pro-poor budget that placesservice delivery at the centre of municipal planning whileensuring that theMunicipality remains financially
sound and sustainable,”said Lobishe. She acknowledged, however, that the real testlies in delivery.
“Our responsibilitynow is to ensure that theseallocations translate intovisible improvementsincommunities. Through strengthened oversight, improved project management and disciplined expenditure, we will worktoensure that infrastructure projects are delivered on time, withinbudget and to the benefit of residents.”
Soyaya said the municipality is aware that residentsinKariega, Despatch and KwaNobuhle have, in many instances, waited along time for meaningful infrastructure improvements, and that managing expectations honestly is part of its commitment to the communities.
“The success of thisbudget will ultimately be measured by the quality and pace of implementation. We are committed to ensuring that every rand allocated to thesecommunities delivers real,visible value, not just on paper, but in people’s daily lives.
“Residents wishing to track progress on infrastructure projects in theirwards or engage with the municipality on service delivery matters are encouraged to contact theirWard Councillors or reach out to the NMBM through itsofficial communication channels,”Soyaya concluded.
McCarthyinformalsettlementmovesclosertoreliableelectricity
RESIDENTS of McCarthyinformal settlement in Kariega are astep closer to receivingamore stableelectricity supply as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advances its electrification project in the area.
Member of the MayoralCommittee for Electricity and Energy, Councillor Ziyan-
da Mnqokoyi,Ward48Councillor Franay van de Linde and officials from the municipality’s Electricity and EnergyDirectoraterecently met with residents to provide an update on the project’s progress.
According to the municipality,Phase 1 of the project is nearing completion and involves the installationofelectricity
poles throughout the informal settlement. The next stage will include thestringing of electrical cables and theinstallation of amini substationtostrengthen power supplytothe community
Speaking during an oversight visit last week, Mnqokoyi said the municipality had already bought the mini substation
munities acrossNelsonMandela Bay. Van de Lindewelcomedthe progressmade so far,whileresidentsreportedly expressed optimism that theprojectwould soon provide improved access to electricity in the settlement.
Mother,daughtersharegraduationday
SHANTIJAFTA
WHEN Kariega’s Natasha Meyer became a mother as ateenager, many people assumed herfuture was already decided. Society often tells teenage mothers that their opportunities are limited —but Natasha believed God had adifferent plan forher life.
Althoughbecoming amother atsuch a young age was frightening,she embraced the responsibilitywholeheartedly and alwaysregarded her daughter, Naqeesha Koester, as ablessing ratherthan aburden. Natasha told UD Express that motherhood motivated hertowork harder than ever. “As asingle mother, Ibecame determined to give my daughter agoodupbringing and astable future,” she said.
Over theyears, mother and daughter facedmany challenges together, yet those experiences only strengthened their bond and deepened their commitment to education. Natasha credits God for sustaining themand giving them the courage, determination and mental strength to push through.
She also expressedgratitude toNaqeesha for continually inspiringher and encouraging her to become abetter version of herself.Along the way, Natasha met her husband, Sherwin—whom she describes as the love of her life —and thanked him for his unwavering support, encouragement andlove during the momentsshe felt like giving up
It waswith that support behind her that Natasha made adecision that wouldchange the course of her life—she enrolled for a degree through UNISA,choosing to pursue tertiaryeducationwhilst raising Naqeesha. For many, juggling motherhood and studying wouldhave seemed an impossible task, but Natasha saw it as the only way forward.
“I knew that if Iwanted better for her, I had to do bettermyself,” she said. “Study-
Natasha Meyerand herdaughter,
ing wasn’t easy,but giving up was never an option.”
The family’s sacrifices extended to their four-year-old son, Shiloh, who patientlyacceptedthathis mom and sister often needed time tostudy, even when he sometimes felt left out. Natasha believes those sacrifices were well worth it, culminating in ashared achievement that fills the whole familywith pride.
On Friday, 12 June, Natasha and Naqeesha
graduated together at the ICC in KuGompo City with Honours degrees in Educational Leadership and Management throughUNISA.Natasha earned three distinctionsout of five subjects, whilst Naqeesha achieved fourdistinctions out of five andgraduated cum laude
Natasha said walking across the graduation stage alongsideher daughter felt “absolutely surreal”. She added, “I felt proud, butmost of all grateful forGod’sblessing
andfavourthatallowedustoreachthis milestone together.”
Reflecting on her family, Natasha said her husbandwas deeply proudofwhat they hadachieved.“He is extremely proud of ourdetermination to pull through, even when Iwantedtogiveupatsome point. He motivatedmetokeepgoing,”she said She alsospoke abouther son’s pride, noting that whilst he may notyet fully understandthe significance of themoment,he shares in thefamily’s joy.
Natashaaddedthatboth her parentshad passed away, andshe expressed aheartfelt wishthatthey could have witnessed the milestone. “I wish this could have happened whilst they were still alive,toshow them that with thehelpofGod Imadea success of my life,and that althoughthey were disappointed when Ihad her as a teen, we turned out okay,”she said She alsoreflectedonher difficult early yearsasa young mother, recallingthat her parentswere extremely strict. “I didn’t even have anything for her when Iwent to thehospital. It was acaseof: youare on yourown,” she said.She remembered receiving helpfromnurses whobrought her daughtera donateddress, and afriend whoprovidedclothes andblankets —later paying them off bitbybit. At onepoint,she hadtoborrowR50 just to buymedication for her baby.
Despite thosehardships, Natashasaid the experienceshiftedher outlook on life and giving. “Wewent from being on thereceiving end to being able to bless others,” she said She addedthatshe is nowgratefulfor her late parents, saying their strictupbringing taughther resilienceand faith.“Because of their tough love,they taughtmethat I cannotleanonthe armofman,but only on God. That’s where we both draw our strength from —being grounded andtrusting God in everything we do,” she said
Chamberstrengthenslinkstoboostlocalopportunities
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC) has intensified itsinternational outreach programme, hosting aseriesofhigh-level diplomatic engagements aimedatstrengtheningtrade relations and attractinginvestment into themetro.
According to aNMBBCstatement, theChamberwelcomedUkrainian Ambassador toSouth Africa, OlexanderScherba,aspart of ongoing effortstodeepen economic cooperationbetween Nelson Mandela Bay andinternational partners
Theengagement forms part of abroader programme that hasseen the Chambermeet with severalseniordiplomatic representatives in recent months,including British High Commissioner AntonyPhillipson,NamibianHigh CommissionerNangula FriedaIthete, United StatesAmbassador L. Brent Bozell III, and US Consul General Allison Areias.
According to the Chamber,these discussions
are intendedtoposition NelsonMandela Bay as acompetitive destinationfor foreigninvestment, while also opening pathways for local businesses to access new markets abroad.
Key areas of focus across the engagements have includedmanufacturing, agriculture, logistics, skills development, and industrial innovation. The Chamber has also been promotingthe metro’s established industrial base, particularly its automotive and manufacturing sectors, which remain key contributors to the regional economy.
Duringdiscussions with the United States delegation, attention was drawn to the metro’s manufacturing sector, whichaccounts for roughly 22%ofthe local economy. Theimportance of the citrus industry in the wider Sundays River Valley wasalso highlighted, with the region recognised as one of South Africa’s most significant citrus-producing areas anda major exporter.
The Chamber said engagements with British and Namibianrepresentativesfocused on strengthening business-to-businesspartnerships, encouraging investment inflows,and exploring opportunities foreconomiccollaborationacross sectors. Thesediscussions also included the role of skills exchange and knowledge sharing in supportinglong-term growth Chief executiveofficer of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber,Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Denise van Huyssteen, said the programme reflects adeliberate strategytoensure the metro remains globally connected amid shifting international economic conditions.
She said the Chamber is workingtoensure NelsonMandela Bay is seen not only as an industrial hub,but also as agateway for trade and innovation, capable of supporting both established companies and emerging enterprises.
Van Huyssteen added that the Chamber’s in-
ternational engagements arenot symbolic, but practical efforts aimed at unlocking real economicopportunities for the region, including jobcreation, investment attraction, and market expansion for local firms.
Shenoted that in arapidly changing global environment, cities that actively build and maintaininternational relationships aremore likely to remaincompetitive and resilient.
TheChamber confirmed it will continue its engagement programme with diplomatic missions and international business organisations, with the aimofstrengthening Nelson Mandela Bay’sposition as atrade and investment hub within South Africa and beyond.
Ultimately, the organisationsaidits longterm objective is to supportamoreconnected, outward-lookinglocal economy that can compete effectively in global markets while delivering tangible benefits to residents and businesses in the metro.
NOW:
Naqeesha Koester,graduated together.
PHOTO: LARNELLE’S PHOTOGRAPHY
THEN: Natasha becameamother at averyyoung age.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
JongvrywilligerboumetpassieaanhoopopDespatch
VIRChané Veldtman (21) van Despatch was diensbaarheid nooit iets wat sy eers later in haar lewe ontdek hetnie.
Sy het daarmee grootgeword, maar vandag kies sy self om haar hand op te steek en ’n verskil in haar gemeenskap temaak
Met haar ma, Marlene Basson, wat reeds jare lankastak lid en later as Streekorganiseerder by Solidariteit Helpende Hand betrokke is, het sy van kleins af gesienhoe gemeenskappe deur diensbaarheid en omgee verander kan word.
“Solidariteit en Helpende Hand is van geboorte af deel van my lewe. Ek het reeds sedert my tienerjare saam met my ma tydens projekte uitgehelp,”vertel Chané.
Vandag dien Chané as dorpsverteenwoordiger op Despatch, waar sy help om die plaaslike takweer op die beentebring. Sy het ookby dieplaaslike OnsWinkel, Helpende Handse tweedehandseskenkingswinkel, uitgehelp en werk tans daar. Haar passie vir diensbaarheid en gemeenskapsontwikkeling bly die dryfkrag agter haar betrokkenheid. Volgens haar is dit die gevoel van behoort en die wete dat sy deel is van iets groter as haarself wat haar motiveer om aantehou.
“Dit is lekker om deel te wees van ’n organisasiewat omgee vir sy mense. Dit laat my deel voel van hoop skep,” sê sy.
Van haar mooiste herinneringe sluit projekte saammet bejaardes in, waar hulle saam gaan fliek kyk en gebrei het. Kinderpartytjies en skoolvakansieprojekte staan ook vir haar uit as hoogtepunte watsyaltydsal koester. Haar betrokkenheid het haarpersoonlik diep geraak. “Ek hetbeslis empatie ennederigheid geleer,” sê sy. Chané gloHelpende Hand maak ’n tasbare verskil op Despatch, veral deur projekte wat kinders ondersteun om skool toe te gaan.
rimpel-effek het en kan uitkring na ietsgroter, gee dit my energie om aan te hou,”sêsy.
Volgens Marlene Basson, streekorganiseerder van Solidariteit Helpende Hand se OosKaap-enKZN-Suid-streek,wys Chané dat diensbaarheid nie wag virouderdom nie.
“Chané wys dat jy nie hoef te wag totdat jy eendag meer tyd, meer ervaring of meer hulpbronne het voordat jy ’n verskil kan maak nie. Sy het haar hand opgesteek en besluit om deel van die oplossing te wees.Dit is juis jong mense soos sy wat wys hoe gemeenskappe sterker wordwanneer mense hul tyd, energie en talente gebruik om ander op te hef,” sê Basson.
Basson sê jong vrywilligers speel ’n belangrike rol in die bou van sterker gemeenskappe.
“By Helpende Hand sien ons daagliks hoe een persoon se betrokkenheid ’n rimpel-effek skep wat baieverder strek as wat hulle besef. Wanneer mense hul hand opsteek en deel word van ietsgroter as hulself, help hulle om hoop te skep, waardigheid te herstel en gemeenskappe sterker te maak. Chané is ’n mooi voorbeeld daarvan,”sêsy.
Aan mense wat nog huiwer om betrokke te raak,het Chané ’n eenvoudige boodskap: “Hoekom twyfel jy?Jykan met min werkbaie doen en selfs met min geld ’n reuse verskil maak.” Sy som haar vrywilligersreis op as ’n roeping om ’n betekenisvolle verskil te maak.
ChanéVeldtman (Despatch-dorpsverteenwoordiger), Liezlvan Wyk(streek-maatskaplike werker), Vanessa Schoeman(Voelgoed Media redakteur)enMarlene Basson(streekorganiseerdervan die OosKaap-enKZN-Suid-streek) tydens dieonlangseVoelgoed Media-fliekaandinpajamas tenbatevan SolidariteitHelpende Hand
“Dit beteken dat kinders voorbereiword vir die samelewing en dalk eendag die geleentheid kanhêomwerk te kry,” sê sy Virhaar lê die waarde vanvrywilligerswerk
FOTO:VERSKAF
dikwels in die klein dinge wat later ’n groter impak het.
“As ek sien daar word ’n verskil in iemand se lewe gemaak, selfsmet ietskleinwat ’n
“Alhoewel ek in die Helpende Hand-familie gebore is, beteken dit nie my werkenaksies as vrywilliger beteken niks nie. Deur jou hand op te steek en ’n verskil te probeer maak, beteken die wêreld vir iemand, en uiteindelik vir die hele gemeenskap.”
Kontak Basson by 083 501 3166 of marlene@ helpendehand.co.za om betrokke te raak op Despatch, Kariegaofenige ander dorp in die Oos-Kaap
SISKA MARTIN
“Vandag se matrikulante het veral aanpasbaarheid, kritiese denke, emosionele intelligensie en ’n sterk waardefondament nodig om sukses te behaal. Die wêreld verander vinnig en dit verg meer as net akademiese kennis-dit vra leierskap,aanpasbaarheid en die vermoë om sinvolle besluite te neem.”
So sê Thinus de Vries vanForvis Mazars, ’n jarelange borg en die amptelike ouditeurs van die Matrikulantvan die Jaar-kompetisie van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) en Novus Media. Hy is van meningdie kompetisie help om hierdie vaardighede te ontwikkel deur jong mense uit te daag om hul prestasies te verwoord, hul waardes te reflekteer en hul rol in die gemeenskap te verstaan. “Dit skep selfbewustheid, bou selfvertroue en stel hulle bloot aan ’n hoërstandaard van denke en optrede, wat van waarde is lank nadat matriek verby is.”
Twee van verlede jaar se finaliste, Marné KoenenAmoné Verwey stem saam deelnameaan die eindronde het hul selfbeeld en selfvertroue’nhupstoot gegee.Verwey sê sy het geleer om tydens die onderhoudeophaar voete te dink.
“Die onderhoude hetmygehelp om my gedagtes duidelikenmet selfvertroue te verwoord. Dit het my uit my gemaksone geneem en my laatbesef ek het baie meer potensiaal as wat ek gedink het,” sê Koen.
“Forvis Mazars se betrokkenheid skakel direk metons kernwaardes van uitnemendheid, integriteit en mensgerigte ontwikkeling.Ons gloindie krag van onderwys en leierskap as drywers vanvolhoubaregroei en hierdie inisiatief gee erkenning aan jong mense wat nie net akademies of in sport presteer nie, maar ook karakter en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid toon. Ons langtermyn betrokkenheid weerspieël ’n opregte verbintenis tot die ontwikkeling van toekomstige leiers,” aldus De Vries.
Finn’s Furry Friends: In celebration of her furry friend’s birthday, Lesa-MareHarris is oncemorecalling fordonations of canned petfood, dry dogand catfood, treats,blankets,wet food sachets andwater bowls for animal shelters.Donations canbedropped off until 24 June at DJ’s CharityShop(Oos-
Hierdie tipe inisiatiewe is belangrik omdat dit jong mense help om hul potensiaal raak te sienenmet selfvertroue na die volgende fasevan hullewens te beweeg,sê hy. “In ’n uitdagende omgewing is positiewe erkenning, mentorskap en rolmodelle kragtigedrywers van hoop, motivering en leierskap. Sulke platforms wys vir jong mense dat harde werk,waardes en betrokkenheid werklik raakgesien en beloon word.”
Die firma hoop hul borgskap gee nie neterkenning aan die finaliste nie, maar ook selfvertroue en breër blootstelling op ’n sleutelmoment in hul lewens.
“Die ervaring en ondersteuning
wat hulle hier kry, kan hulle help om ingeligte besluite te neem oor hul studies en loopbane, en om met groter geloof in hul eie vermoëns dietoekoms aan te pak Uiteindelik hoop ons ditplant ’n saad van ambisie, verantwoordelikheid en lewenslangestrewe na uitnemendheid.”
Koen, wat aan dieHoërskool Die Brandwag in Uitenhagegematrikuleer het, en Verwey,’nproduk van dieHoërskool Jim Fouché in Bloemfontein, is diteens dat hulle waardevolle vriendskappe gesluit het tydens die eindronde.
“Hierdie vriendskappe het my lewe merkbaar verryk en makliker gemaak, aangesien ek nou ’n sterk ondersteuningsnetwerk
het van mense wat my motiveer, eerlike raad gee en my aanmoedig om aan te hou groei,”sê Koen. Verwey vertel hoe hulle saam kon lag en mekaar ondersteun tydens die eindronde. “Ek kon met ’n geruste hart my nuwe lewenshoofstuk binnestap met die wete dat ek vriende het waarop ek kan staatmaak en by wie ek raad kan vra. Dié twee studente in rekeningkunde sê vanjaar se finaliste moet net hulself wees en die proses geniet. “Moenie probeer wees wat jy dink ander van jou verwagnie. Glo in jou eie vermoëns. Moenie bang wees om foute te maak nie en sien dit ee-
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terlandYouth CareCentre) in Despatch. For more info, contactlesamareharris@gmail. com.
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rder as waardevolle geleenthede om te leer en te ontwikkel,” is Koen se raad.
“Vanjaar se deelnemers moet net hulself wees, dieproses geniet en meer van hulself leer.Ek sou hulle aanmoedig om sterk te staan in hul waardes wanneer hulle die onderhoudvrae beantwoord,”voeg Verwey by.
Skryf so in
Matrikulantevan oor die land heen wat in leierskap, akademie, kultuur en sport uitblink en in 2027 aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat wil studeer, kan hulle vir die kompetisie inskryf. Beurse, prysgeld en geskenke van sowat R500 000 is op die spel vir die top-25, danksy die borge die Kovsie-Alumnitrust,Forvis Mazars, Absa en Pick nPay Preller Walk.
Leerlinge kan hulself inskryf of deur hul skole benoem word. Altesaam 25 semifinalisteword gekies, waarna 14 finaliste van 5tot 7Oktober in Bloemfontein aan die eindronde deelneem. Skandeer die QR-kode, laai die inskryfvorm af, voltooi dit en stuur dit teen 31 Julie aan Linda Greyling by greylinl@ufs.ac.za.
different workshops, lectures on avariety of topicsand exhibitions. Formoreinfo, visit www.sewawareness2026.co.za
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Thinus de Vries vanForvis Mazars saam met MarnéKoen (links) en AmonéVerwey. FOTO:CHARL DEVENISH
KOKKEDOOR :
Nuwedeelnemers noulandswydgesoek
LIENTJIEMENTZ |NOVANEWS
JY kan jou nou inskryf om deel te wees van Kokkedoor –een van Suid-Afrikase gewildste koswerklikheidsreekse.
Sedert 11 April 2013 inspireer Kokkedoor kykers om sommer self agter die potte en voor die vlammeinteskuif, en nou kan deelnemers wat hul kookkuns wilwys, vir die volgende seisoen inskryf. Die oorspronklike formaat het sedertdien ’n paar kinkels en ontrimpelings ondergaan, maar die geesvan die reeks het dieselfde gebly, en die programhet net al hoe gewildergeraak.
In die mees onlangse seisoen, Kokkedoor: Son &See,het kykers kennis gemaak met familielede watinspanverband teen andermoes kompeteer. Die generasiegaping van 20 jaar tussen die twee spanlede hetvir baie interessante gesprekke en benaderingstot disse gesorg.
Voor dit wasdaartwee seisoene van Kokkedoor: Vuur &Vlam,waarin onthoukokke en kinkelkokke in spanne meegeding het met geregte wathulle in, op, onderennaby vlamme of kole moes gaarmaak.
Maar Suid-Afrikaners braai nie net nie, hulle bak en brou ook al te lekker –soos met Koekedoor (vir volwasse deelnemers) en Kokkedoortjie en Koekedoortjie (vir die kleinspan) bewys is.
Die resep vir sukses in die Kokkedoor-kombuis bestaan uitentoesiasme, kooktalent, vernuf en ’n styweskeut vindingrykheid: daardievermoë om buite die boks te dink.
Is jy die een wat erfenis-resepte nuwe lewe kan inblaas en kan herverbeel tot iets ongeloofliks? Of is jy die een wat ouma se voosgevatteresepteboek soos goud bewaar en totopdie letter vir jou geliefdes daaruit kook, juis omdat jy dit so goed onthou? In beide gevalle is jy dan die mens waarna Kokkedoor op soek is Wathierdie seisoen ekstra spesiaal gaan maak, is dat Kokkedoor weer terugkeer na die oorspronklike formaat, maar nie sonder onverwagtekinkelsin die kabel nie. Kokkedoor: Klassiek gaan inspireer met tydlose kookkuns,endeelnemers tot op die uitersteindie kombuis beproef. Die vuurwarm soektognahierdie seisoen se tien onthoukokke en tien kinkelkokkebeginnou.
Prysgeld
Daar is ’n miljoen redes om in te skryf –indie vorm van R1 miljoen seprysgeld vir die wenspan.Endaardie gesogte GoueHaan wat weer’nnuwe adres soek. Skuifgou die potte opsy,haal die tjoppie van die vuuraf, sit die foon neer en
doen wat jy moet doen, want disnou tyd om in teskryf.
Watisdie verskil tussenonthou- en kinkelkokke?
Onthoukokke is diegene wat ’n onblusbare fakkel vironthoukos dra. Selfs al beskik jy oor ’n huishoudkunde-graad of het ervaring in ’n braairestaurant opgedoen, kan jy virhierdiekategorie inskryf.Geen formele opleiding of professionele ervaring word vereisnie, solank jy ’nkennis en passie het vironthoukos –soos ma en ouma ditgemaak het. Kinkelkokke moet ’n kwalifikasie as sjef hê of oor professionele kombuis-ervaring (uitgesluit koffiekroeg-ervaring) en uitstekendetegniese vaardighede beskik. ’nKinkelkokhoef nietradisie te verwerp en alles wat byderwets is te omhels nie, maar dievermoë om kreatief te herskep is van deurslaggewende belang.
Spanwerk
Elkespan bestaan uit ’n kok vanuit een van hierdie kategorieë. Die beoordelaars let op hoe goed en naatloos spanne met uiteenlopendevaardighedehul koppe (én disse) bymekaar kan sit. Soms sal daar ook spanmaats geruilword. Spanwerk bly deurentydeen van diebelangrikste aspekte.
Watomteweet as jy wil inskryf Jy moet:
• Tenminste18jaaroudweesopdiedagvandieoudisie ’n Suid-AfrikaanseofNamibiese burgerweesmet ’n geldigeID-dokument
• Jy kannie as deel van’nspaninskryf nie
Kanekinskryf,selfs al hetekkookkursusse gedoen?
Absoluut.Tradisionele kokke én ervare, kreatiewe sjefswordgekies om aan Kokkedoor: Klassiek deel te neem.
Wie moetinskryf vir Kokkedoor?
Enigiemand wat dink hy of sy kan goeie onthoukos kook, of kreatief met kos omgaan, moet inskryf. Dit maak geensins saak of jy baie, selfsmin of geen, opleiding of ondervinding het nie.
Waar word die oudisiesgehou?
Oudisies sal in Kaapstad gehou word gedurende die week van21tot 23 Julie.
Hoeominteskryf:
• Krydie inskrywingsvorm by kyknet.tv of stuur ’n e-posaan navrae@kokkedoor.tven’ninskrywingsvorm sal aan jougestuur word
• Stuur dan die voltooide inskrywingsvorm met jou antwoorde en foto per e-posaan terug.
• Enigeverderevraekan ook aan navrae@kokkedoor.tvgerigword.
• Die sluitingsdatum virinskrywingsismiddernag, 12 Julie
GEORGE
The cremation service of thelate TREVOR MARTIN (73yrs)willtakeplace on Tuesday, 16/06/2026at 10amfromthe Seventh Days AdventistChurch, Cnr. Starling andPatrys Street, Mountainview. Deeply mourned by his family andfriends.
The cremation service of the late TREVOR AMBROSE (77yrs) will take place on Saturday, 20/06/2026at10amfrom St. Simon of Cyrene AnglicanChurch, Arend Drive, Mountainview Deeply mournedbyhis family andfriends.
GENERAL & HOMESERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORSAND CREDITORS In the Estate of the late: ELROYLUCAS Died on 18 FEBRUARY 2026 IdentityNumber790704 5207 08 0 Address 11 KERSOGIE STREET, UITENHAGE Creditors and Debtors in the aboveestateare hereby called upontofiletheir claim andtopay theirdebts to the undersignedwithin 30 (Thirty)daysofpublication hereof
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Notice is hereby givenin termsofregulation 68 of the DeedsRegistries Act, 1937, of the intentiontoapplyfor the issue of acertifiedcopy of DeedofTransferNumber T88505/2006 in favour of HANNIE MALANIE, Identity Number 560924 0781 08 1in respect of certainERF 27833 UITENHAGE IN THE NELSON MAN DEL AB AY METRO PO LITA N MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF UITENHAGE, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE which has been lostordestroyed Allinterestedpersons having objection to theissue of such copy arehereby requiredtolodge the same in writing withthe Registrar of Deeds EasternCape at
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Die ma-en-seun-span, Hanna en Dirkvan derWesthuizen van Aberdeen, wat‘Kokkedoor:Son
SPARKirkwoodWildsfees biggerthaneverin2026
ONE of the most loved attractions at theSPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees is set to return bigger, bolder and more interactive than ever before.
The popular Walkonthe Wildside exhibitionwillonce again bring conservation, wildlife, tourism and family funtogether under one roof from 26 to 28 June at theSentraal-Suid Koöperasie (SSKAgriland) in Kirkwood, formerly known as The Co-Op. Visitors can expectanevenlarger marquee for the Walk on the Wildside for 2026 owing to grow-
ing public interest and exhibitor demand.
This year’s conservation focus shines aspotlight on owl, shark and penguin conservation, while visitors can alsolearnmore about vultures, cheetahs, leopards,rhinos and BlueCrane protection initiatives
Visitors will alsohave the opportunitytomeet the team from Vulpro and learn how Africa’s endangered vultures arebeing rescued, rehabilitated and protected throughinnovative conservation programmes
Well-known conservationist
Mark Marshall will present educational talks on owl conservation and snake handling demonstrations throughout the festival, while Algoa Bay Conservation will encourage visitors to support efforts against long-line fishing practices harming sharks, dolphins and whales.
Visitors can also enter alucky draw to win aboat cruise and shark cage diving experience with Raggy Charters valued at R9 200.
Families and childrencan look forward to an exciting Kiddies Conservation Corner featuring storytelling with Tippieand ATKV, clay modelling activities with Animals4Africa, conservation-themed educational activities and agiant community owl artwork project.
Adding even more excitement is agreatly expanded Tourism Expo featuring 25 tourism exhibitors from across the Eastern Cape and Tsitsikamma region. Visitorscan stand achance to win lucky draw prizes worth approximately R100 000, with winners announced on the South African Tourism Main Stage on Sunday.
Popular tourism attractions such as Monkeyland,Birds of Eden, Bloukrans Bungy and StormsriverAdventures will be showcasing adventureexperiences, while rural tourism storytellers and authors will also form part of the exhibition.
Festival organiserssay Walk on the Wildside continues to grow into one of the Wildsfees’ unique attractions by blending entertainment, education, conservation and tourism into one immersive experience forall ages.
The SPARKirkwood Wildsfees 2026 takes place from 26 to 28 June. For more information visit www.wildsfees.co.za
EndangeredWildlifeTrusttohostat KirkwoodWildsfees
THEEndangered WildlifeTrust
(EWT) will be hosting astall at the23rd annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees beingheld at theSSK from26to28June 2026
The festival showcases the vibrant agriculture of the Sundays River Valley and surrounds, and is an annual drawcard for the EWT,aconservation organisation that worksclosely with farmers in the Eastern and Northern Cape in terms of vulture conservation through the expansion of theVulture Safe Zone and research and partnerships to minimise vulture and other bird collisions with power lines and wind turbines
We work across southern Africa and East Africa to restore habitats for wildlife, farmers and people so they are able to adapt to the im-
pacts of climate change. Part of this is the development of partnerships withfarmers through Biodiversity Stewardships to conserve portions of their landtoprotect threatened species, suchasamphibians,reptiles, birds and plants
The aim is to link the EWT’s landscapesfor thebenefitsofbiodiversity, andpeople
Wealso raise awarenessabout the use of Lead-free Bullets by hunterstominimise the impact on birdsof prey, especially vultures, that feed off carcasses of animals that containthe remnants of lead bullets, resultinginthe slowlead poisoning,and death, of nature’s clean-upcrews and, ultimately, controllers of diseases spreading. Additionally,wework closely with farmers and landownersto
develop carbon projects on their propertiestosequester carbon Carbon credits are generated through nature-based solutions such as restoringhabitats /ecosystems
Visitors,and the media, are welcome to visit us at our stallinthe Walkonthe Wildside area during the weekend to discuss any conservation matters of interest.
The EWTteamis:
• Danielle du Toit: FieldOfficer in the BirdsofPreyUnit BradleyGibbons: Senior Field Officer in theAfrican CraneConservation Unit
• Dr ChristopherBrookes: ProjectManager in theThreatenedEndemic Species Unit
• Pieter Botha: ProjectManager Carbon and Sustainable Agriculture
Oos-KaaphelpSA totjukskei-goud
HANNES SCHOEMAN
OOS-KAPENAARShet Suid-Afrika gehelp om Namibiëin'n jukskei-toets in Windhoek te klop. Suid-Afrika se mans- en vrouespan het albei met goue medaljes teruggekeer en opnuut gewys die spel is plaaslikbaie gesond.
Die manspan bo 50 jaar moes egter behoorlikuithaal om met 8-7tewen, terwyl dievrouespan dit makliker gehad het deur die Namibiërs met 12-3 te klop. Lowrence MooreenChrista
Hansen was Despatch se verteenwoordigers in dieGroen-en-goud. Christa se suster,Susan Schoultz, was ook een van diegroot uitblinkers. Sy woon in KuGompo City. Dan het Jeffreysbaai ook twee verteenwoordigersgehad wat Suid-Afrika tot 'n oorwinning gehelp het. Alewyn Smit was die afrigter van diemanspan, terwyl Wynarda van Eck puikspel vir dievrouemeesterspan gelewer het.
Diesusters, Susan Schoultz en Christa Hansen, het voortreflike spel in Windhoek gelewer
Diesusters Susan Schoultz en Christa Hansen hetvoortreflikespelin Windhoek gelewer. FOTO:VERSKAF
This year,the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will take placefrom26June to 28 June.
PHOTO: MANDY ROETS