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Public Notice NUCLEAR INSTALLATION SITE LICENCE APPLICATION FOR THE THYSPUNT SITE Eskom has been instructed by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), to publish updated information relating to the Nuclear Installation Site Licence (NISL) application for the Thyspunt Site in the Government Gazette and a minimum of two (2) newspapers circulating in every municipality affected by the application. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 21(5)(b) of the National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999), interested and affected parties are invited to make written representations, on nuclear and radiological safety concerns relating to the public and the environment connected to the application.The representations must reach the NNR within 90 days from the date of publication in the Government Gazette. All written representations should be marked for the attention: NNR Programme Manager: Nuclear Power Plants and submitted as follows: a) Hardcopies delivered to: i) NNR Site office, 17 Atlantic Avenue, Duynefontein, 7441 Cape Town. ii) NNR Head office. Eco Glades 2, Block G, Eco Glades Office Park, 420 Witch Hazel Avenue, Highveld, Centurion. iii) Posted to The National Nuclear Regulator, P.O. Box 46055, Kernkrag, 7441. b) Emailed to: NISLcomments@nnr.co.za @ The NISL Application includes a Public Information Document in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions, redacted Updated Thyspunt Site Safety Report (TSSR) and Supporting Documents. Relevant documentation can be found online: • NNR website at URL https://nnr.co.za/applications-in-progress/ p pp p g • Eskom website at URL https://www.eskom.co.za/thyspunt-nisl-application-documents/ p y p pp
Publieke Kennisgewing KERNINSTALLASIETERREINLISENSIE AANSOEK VIR DIE THYSPUNT-TERREIN Eskom is deur die Nasionale Kernreguleerder (NNR) opdrag gegee om die opgedateerde inligting rakende die aansoek om die kerninstallasieterreinlisensie (NISL) vir die Thyspunt-terrein in die Staatskoerant en in ‘n minimum van twee (2) koerante wat in elke munisipaliteit wat deur die aansoek geraak word, sirkuleer, te publiseer. Ingevolge die bepalings van Artikel 21(5)(b) van die Wet op die Nasionale Kernreguleerder, 1999 (Wet 47 van 1999), word belanghebbende en geaffekteerde partye die geleentheid gegun om geskrewe of mondelinge vertoë te rig oor kern- en radiologiese veiligheidskwessies rakende die publiek en die omgewing wat met die aansoek verband hou. Die vertoë moet die NNR binne 90 dae vanaf die datum van publikasie in die Staatskoerant bereik. Alle geskrewe vertoë moet gemerk word vir aandag: NNR Programbestuurder: Kernkragstasies en soos volg ingedien word: a) Hardekopieë afgelewer by: i) NNR Terreinkantoor,Atlantic Laan 17, Duynefontein, 7441 Kaapstad. ii) NNR Hoofkantoor, Eco Glades 2, Blok G, Eco Glades Kantoorpark,Witch Hazel Laan 420, Highveld, Centurion. iii) Gepos na: Die Nasionale Kernreguleerder, Posbus 46055, Kernkrag, 7441 b) Per e-pos na: NISLcomments@nnr.co.za @ Die NISL-aansoek sluit ‘n Openbare Inligtingsdokument in Engels, Afrikaans en isiXhosa weergawes, geredigeerde Opgedateerde Thyspunt-terreinveiligheidsverslag (TSSR) en Ondersteunende Dokumente in. Relevante dokumentasie is beskikbaar aanlyn: p pp p g • NNR webwerf by URL https://nnr.co.za/applications-in-progress/ • Eskom webwerf by URL https://www.eskom.co.za/thyspunt-nisl-application-documents/ p y p pp
Isaziso Soluntu ISICELO SELAYISENISI YESIZA SOKUFAKELWA KWENYUKLIYA ETHYSPUNT Inkampani yakwaEskom ifumene igunya kuMlawuli Jikelele weNyukliya (i-NNR) lokupapasha esidlangalaleni ingcukacha eziphuhlisiweyo zokucela ilungelo lokwakha indawo yokuvelisa amandla eNyukliya kwisiza saseThyspunt. Olupapasho luzofakwa kwiPhephandaba likaRhulumente (i Government Gazette) nakumaphephandaba oluntu, ebuncinaneni amabini, koMasipala bendawo ezichaphazelekayo ngesisicelo. Umthetho weNyukliya elizweni (NNR Act, 1999), kwimiqathango yeCandelo 21(5)(b), igunyasiza abantu abachaphazelekayo ngesisicelo ukuba bavakalise izimvo zabo ngenkx kxalabo abanazo ngenkuseleko yabo kunye nezinto ezibangqondileyo. Ezizimvo zabantu kufuneka zibhalwe phantsi zithunyelwe kwiNNR zingadlulanga iintsuku ezingamashumi asithoba (90-days) kususela kumhla wokupapashwa kwisisaziso kwiPhephandaba likaRhulumente (i-Government Gazette). Izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazithunyelwe ngoluhlobo kwi-NNR Programme Manager: Nuclear Power Plants: a) Iincwadi ezibhaliweyo zingasiwa ngesandla kwezindawo zilandelayo: i. NNR Site office, 17 Atlantic Avenue, Duynefontein, 7441 Cape Town. ii. NNR Head office. Eco Glades 2, Block G, Eco Glades Office Park, 420 Witch Hazel Avenue, Highveld, Centurion. iii. Zingaposelwa kuledilesi:The National Nuclear Regulator, P.O. Box 46055, Kernkrag, 7441 b) Zingathunyelwa kule imeyile: NISLcomments@nnr.co.za @
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Prosecutor murder becomes kidnapping,extortion trial SHANTI JAFTA WHAT was supposed to be the murder case of slain Nelson Mandela Bay State prosecutor Tracy Brown turned into a case of kidnapping, extortion and other serious organised crime at the Gqeberha Regional Court on Monday, 28 September. The matter began with two suspects arrested for the murder of Brown, namely Simthembile Xungu and Ayabulela Busakwe, before more suspects were arrested and added to the list. The matter now has six suspects, namely Simthembile Xungu, Ayabulela Busakwe, David Mthembu, Buhle Mbini, Andile Mathumbu and the newly added police officer, Xolani Busakwe. According to Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer, Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, Xolani Busakwe (42) was a police officer attached to the Cyber Crimes component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, at SAPS Head Office in Pretoria. “The arrest forms part of an intensive investigation conducted by the Eastern Cape DPCI into two separate kidnapping incidents in which victims were allegedly abducted by armed assailants, followed by ransom demands made to their families.” Mhlakuvana said that Busakwe’s arrest followed an intensive investigation into two separate kidnapping incidents in which the victims were allegedly abducted by armed men and ransom demands were made to their families. The two kidnapping victims, Lindsay Knowlden and Theresa Minnie, were kidnapped in Gqeberha and Kariega, respectively. Knowlden was kidnapped on Saturday, 21 June 2025, when she arrived at her place of work, the Fresh Produce Market in Markman. Her husband was allegedly pistol-whipped by four armed men before Knowlden was forcibly removed from their vehicle and abducted. A ransom demand was allegedly subsequently made to her family before she was released unharmed a few days later. Minnie and her husband were allegedly attacked by four armed men at their residence on Monday, 11 August 2025, before she was forcibly removed from her vehi-
Pictured are two of the six suspects, Ayabulela Busakwe and Andile Mathumbu when appearing for the Theresa Minnie kidnapping. PHOTO: SHANTI JAFTA cle and abducted. It is alleged that the men were targeting Minnie’s husband, Karl Minnie, with a ransom demand of R1.1 million subsequently made to him. Minnie was also released unharmed. During the court appearance, the defence for Xungu and Busakwe, Sibongiseni Zimema, argued that the defence had seen the docket, including the counts against the accused, and said, “We want to know what links the accused [Busakwe] to the commission of the crime in question,” with the answer to that not yet made public in court. Zimema added that not knowing the link between the recently added Busakwe and the matter in question negatively impacts the defence’s ability to prepare and defend the accused adequately. Zimema also made an application to the presiding Magistrate Thabisa Mpimpilashe to compel the State to provide the accused, Busakwe, a SAPS Cyber Crimes official, with access to his work laptop.
“The laptop has been with the police for quite some time,” he alleged, although Busakwe was arrested four working days before the court appearance, on 22 September. During the application, he claimed that the provision of the laptop would not affect the case. “We just want access to give a clear account of dates,” as his work laptop allegedly has a record of the days he was due to issue subpoenas in his work capacity. “He doesn’t need the laptop for the whole day. Even 30 minutes so that he can access the dates,” he insisted. The State indicated that the devices had been handed to the Cyber Crimes department for data extraction. The State objected to the application as it alleged that the devices were still being examined. “Once this process is complete, then the defence can have access to the devices. We will prioritise the matter, but the investigating officer cannot give a timeframe as to when the extraction will be complete,” said the State prosecutor.
After this application, Zimema introduced a second one to compel the State to provide the accused police officer with his cellphone, which is allegedly in the custody of SAPS, as he claimed, for the same reason. “We just want access to give a clear account of dates,” he said. The State objected to this, claiming that the devices were being held as evidence. To accommodate Zimema’s request, the presiding magistrate, Mpimpilashe, suggested that the defence be given access to the devices to get the dates they need and whatever Zimema needs to prepare for the bail application. One of the conditions would be that it be done under the supervision of the investigating officer or a State representative. The State acceded to this but raised concerns about allowing the defence access. “The accused cannot work on the laptop himself; there will have to be someone next to him, directing him on what to do. Reason being, the accused was working for the Cyber Crimes unit in Pretoria. There is a fear that evidence will be deleted from the laptop,” argued the State. “If the defence is willing to sit next to the investigating officer and direct him, the State will allow the application.” In response, Zimema found the conditions under which the application was granted to be unacceptable. “That cannot be allowed. We cannot in a constitutional democracy have police officers watching us like hawks,” he said. Zimema added that the State did not argue that placing the devices in the defence’s possession for the intended purpose would harm the investigation. In Mpimpilashe’s ruling on the application to have the evidence released to the defence and the accused, she said she was unable to grant permission to access the devices because the defence refused to cooperate with the State regarding her suggestion to have a member of the State present while the defence found the dates they were looking for. The matter was postponed until 12 October for the bail application of police officer Busakwe. The other five accused will return to court to rejoin Busakwe on the stand on 20 October. All accused remain in custody.
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor pushes automotive SMME growth NELSON Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, has called on the Department of Small Business Development to strengthen collaboration with municipalities to create a conducive environment for automotive manufacturing SMMEs to grow and be at the centre of the automotive value chain. According to an NMBM statement, Lobishe was speaking at the Automotive Sector Business Breakfast hosted by the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni, on Tuesday, 22 September, at the Boardwalk Convention Centre. The business breakfast was hosted by the Ministry for automotive industry SMMEs to introduce what the Department calls the “One National Plan for the MSME Ecosystem.” “The Department of Small Business Development has created the ‘One National Plan for the MSME Ecosystem’ to unite government policies, funding and support programmes for small businesses across South Africa,” the statement read. “The plan seeks to better coordinate national, provincial and local government, private companies and finance groups, while eliminating red tape and making it easier for MSMEs to access funding and skills opportunities.” The focus areas for this plan include high-growth sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and logistics, which have the potential to create jobs and provide a much bigger space for entrepreneur beneficiation. The Executive Mayor commended the Department for the One National Plan initiative, saying it places previously disadvantaged role players at the centre.
“As the leading automotive hub in the country, Nelson Mandela Bay is perfectly placed to be the pilot for the aggressive implementation of this plan, as the establishment and support of the automotive MSME foundation has been laid through the support of our Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Directorate. We have already invested R17 million over three years to support the sector,” said Lobishe. She added that through this plan, government must address key challenges such as increasing competition from cheaper products from other countries, local production costs and the global shift towards electric vehicles. “At our level as the local government, we are already looking at the policy matters that will support interventions and plans to protect this important industry. Working in coordination within the District Development Model, a lot of work is before us,” Lobishe said. The statement added that Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni, said the One National Plan cannot be designed in the head office. She said it is critical for the Department to consult and canvass the plan with the industry, as it is at the centre of its success. “We are here to realise meaningful economic transformation. We aim at doubling the beneficiation of MSMEs. Our purpose is to ask how the transformation benefits MSMEs and what support must be provided by both government and the well-established businesses within the sector. This is one of the industries that are part of the South African story, more especially Nelson Mandela Bay,” Ndabe-
ni stated. She continued, “From 2024, we have seen a decline in the industry. This then calls for us to see this as a challenge and answer the questions before us. As we implement our interventions, we need to remember that the 60 percent localisation is still a target, as we are currently at 30 percent. Localisation must be a practical MSME agenda.” Ndabeni said the sector continues to respond to the daily lives of people, while
also representing some of the biggest contributors to employment. “It is then critical not only to implement the plan under the existing conditions, but we also need to go further to look at policy changes so that whatever we plan and implement can be informed by the policy direction we take,” Ndabeni said. “Consistent with our plans for growth and implementation, we need to tap into new markets, with the African continent as an immediate target.”
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Movement calls for permanent centre for people with disabilities ESMI WINDWAAI
a safe and welcoming space where people with disabilities could develop practical A CALL for a permanent disability centre skills and participate in arts, culture and in Kariega was at the heart of the “Thisabil- recreation. This academy could offer oppority Ambassador” event held at the Kariega tunities in professional ballroom dancing, Town Hall on 12 September, where Apostle cooking, DJ-ing, sewing and other forms of Reece Moses shared his vision of establish- skills development.” ing an academy to provide skills developHe said that several local people with disment and opportunities for people living abilities already have skills that could conwith disabilities. tribute to such an academy. Among them is Joan Sauls, who has skills as a chef Moses, who is a pastor from despite using a wheelchair. Spiritual Specialist AposYaeesh “Yaeeshmo” Motolic Prophet Movement, hammed has DJ skills, who became blind in while Veronica Petrus 2005, said disability makes curtains and should not prevent bags. Reece would be people from achievable to teach balling their goals. room dancing to oth“To be disabled is ers and his wife can not about your race teach those with disor faith, it is about abilities, her singing your disability.” techniques. He shared his dream Reece also highwith his wife of six lighted the need for years, Letisha Moses, as accommodation and safe they seek to create a safe spaces for people with disspace where people with abilities and homeless peodisabilities can develop their ple. talents and become more inde“Some people with disabiliWinner of the pageant at the ties are living in difficult cirpendent. Despite rainy weather and “Thisability” event, Veronica cumstances, with some being PHOTO: SUPPLIED forced to live in backyards what Moses described as lim- Petrus. ited local support, people with because of a lack of suitable disabilities and invited guests attended the housing. People with disabilities also strugevent, which aimed to highlight challenges gle to find employment and many families faced by people with disabilities and pro- cannot afford caregivers.” mote their abilities. Reece said the proposed centre could also Reece said the event was intended to show include a feeding scheme to assist vulnerapeople with disabilities that they are im- ble members of the community. portant and capable of making a difference He recalled providing Bibles and food to in their communities. more than 40 people who visited his home A key focus of the event was the proposed on Christmas, which is also Letisha’s birthestablishment of a permanent disability day. centre or academy in Kariega. He said the experience highlighted a furReece has continued to pursue ballroom ther need for clothing and basic care packdancing despite losing his sight. He said he ages containing items such as T-shirts, wants to use his experiences to encourage toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap. other people with disabilities to believe Reece said the movement should eventuthey can achieve their goals. ally expand beyond Kariega and reach peo“I believe that the centre would provide ple with disabilities in other parts of South
Letisha and Reece Moses. Africa. He appealed to businesses, government and community members to assist with transport, funding and other resources needed to grow the movement. “I applied for funding in 2025 but had not received the support or feedback I had hoped for.” He said the immediate priorities were securing a permanent building for the proposed disability academy and obtaining reliable transport to help people with disabilities access activities, services and opportunities. For Reece , the building would provide more than just a physical space. “It must be a place of hope. The academy could become a place where people with disabilities feel that they belong while gaining practical experience and learning skills that could help them become more independent. The movement should show that disability
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does not define a person's potential. Those with disabilities can also become mayor,” he said. He said the ultimate goal was to turn the disability movement into a recognised brand that could create opportunities for people with disabilities across South Africa. Letisha also called for greater awareness and support for the movement, saying people need to know about it before they can become involved. For the couple, the 12 September event was an important step towards creating greater visibility for people with disabilities. They said the next step was to secure the resources needed to turn the vision into reality, with a permanent building and transport remaining key priorities for the disability movement. For more information, contact the couple on 083 390 5994 or send an email to Mosesletisha031@gmail.com.
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Petri Badenhorst and Martyn Gill braved heavy rain to raise funds for a good cause. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Charity golf day makes a splash for two worthy causes THIS year's S4 Charity Golf Day was the biggest yet, bringing together 32 fourballs and 20-hole sponsors for a memorable day of golf, generosity and community support. Heavy rain transformed the course and may even have introduced golfers to a new water sport, but it did little to dampen their enthusiasm. All 32 fourballs arrived on the day, with an impressive 30 teams seeing the event through to the end. Their commitment and positive spirit created an unforgettable atmosphere despite the challenging conditions. Through S4 Integration's continued collaboration with Community Chest of the Eastern Cape, R235,000 was raised in support of Little Angels Daycare in Kuyga and the Gelvandale Rugby Academy. Supporting Little Angels Daycare Education, particularly during the foundation phase, is one of Community Chest EC's key pillars. Situated in an under-resourced area of Nelson Mandela Bay, Little Angels Daycare was a natural choice as one of this year's beneficiaries. The daycare has a pressing need for a safe and suitable play area where children can exercise, improve their mobility and develop in an environment that supports learning. "This support will give more children the opportunity to dream, enjoy themselves and play in an environment that is conducive to learning," said Selwyn Willis, CEO of Community Chest of the Eastern Cape. Investing in Young Rugby Talent A portion of the proceeds will also support the Gelvandale Rugby Academy, founded and led by Enrico Grootboom, who is currently dedicated solely to the academy and its young players. The academy develops junior and youth rugby talent in the Northern Areas of Gqeberha, using sport to keep young people off the streets and steer them away from gangsterism. Registered with the South African Rugby Union, it accommodates several age groups, from junior development divisions through to U21. The academy currently has an urgent need for assistance with transportation costs. Funding is also required to provide tracksuits for its top 10 students attending provincial matches and to sup-
port its U/13 and U/16 teams ahead of their upcoming matches in Kareedouw. According to Grootboom, the funds will make a significant difference in the lives of the young players by giving them access to opportunities they may otherwise not have had. The academy has already helped more than 300 young players earn rugby and academic scholarships at prominent local and international schools. Former players have progressed to represent several major South African provincial unions, while others have secured professional contracts in countries including Germany, Scotland and Spain. Its teams also participate in prominent regional and international youth competitions, creating valuable opportunities for players to develop their skills, broaden their experiences and pursue their sporting ambitions. More than just a Golf Day The partnership between S4 Integration and Community Chest EC has grown significantly over the years, with each event strengthening their shared commitment to supporting local communities. "We are extremely grateful for the support S4 has given Community Chest EC and for the trust the company continues to place in us," Willis said. The participants' determination to continue despite the heavy rain reflected their commitment to the causes and the difference they hoped to make. "What stood out was that this was more than just a golf day; it was about the cause. I would like to applaud everyone who pushed through the heavy rain for their resilience and commitment to making a difference," Willis added S4 extended special thanks to the event's main sponsors, Standard Bank, NoMuda, SICK Sensor Intelligence, Kempston and Rubicon, as well as all 20 hole sponsors whose contributions helped make the day possible. Willis concluded, "A massive thank you to everyone who contributed and participated, and to S4 for organising such a memorable, although very wet, golf day. We truly appreciate working with S4 in support of this incredible event." The response has already been so encouraging that several participants have begun asking about the 2027 S4 Charity Golf Day.
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DIE eerste krieketspan van die Hoërskool Brandwag het die Punt-fees op Mosselbaai op ’n hoogtepunt afgesluit toe hy die gasheerskool, die Hoërskool Punt, in ’n opwindende wedstryd met vier paaltjies geklop het.
Die span se afrigter, Riaan Venter, het rede om breed te glimlag. “Ons krieket was enduit van hoogstaande gehalte en ons het die skool se naam hoog gehou,” sê hy. Punt het in sy toegelate boulbeurte 102/5 aangeteken en Divan Kotze (2/14) wat weereens met die bal uitgeblink het. Brandwag het die wenteiken behaal met sy telling op 103/6 met Kotze 22 (23), Hiren van Loggerenberg 17* (18) en Austin de Wet 15 (14) die wenspan se beste kolwers. Altesaam 19 spanne van die Wes- en OosKaap het aan die fees deelgeneem. Brandwag het ook die Hoërskool Bellville in ’n opwindende wedstryd met 12 lopies geklop, maar met vier paaltjies teen Hermanus verloor. Brandwag het teen Bellville 113/9 aangeteken in hul toegelate boulbeurte met CJ Snyman 33 (26), Hiren van Loggerenberg 30 (40) en Divan Kotze 15 (15) wat die lopies opgestapel het.
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Brandwag se seëvierende krieketspan. Bellville is daarna vir 101 lopies almal uitgehaal met Danrich Ingram (3/14), Kotze (3/23) en Austin de Wet (2/25) wat die beste gevaar het met die bal. Kotze is as speler van die wedstryd aangewys. Brandwag het ook teen Hermanus eerste gekolf en is tot 129 lopies beperk. De Wet 35 (40), Kotze 27 (21) en André Swane-
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poel 20 (24) het die beste met die kolf gevaar. Hermanus het egter Brandwag se totaal verbygesteek met nog vier paaltjies staande toe hy met 130/6 geëindig het. Snyman was die beste bouler met twee paaltjies vir 16 lopies. Wade Solomons, wat vir Hermanus 49 lopies vanaf 55 balle gemoker het, is as speler van die wedstryd aangewys.
EP chapter to host TBASA interprovincial tournament THE Eastern Province Tenpin Bowling Association (EPTBA) is excited to host the Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa (TBASA) Interprovincial Tournament (IPT) at Nitro Park in Hunters Retreat from 14 to 21 November. TBASA president Kiley Cassel said seven provinces will be in action at Baywest Mall's 10-lane centre, namely Central Gauteng, East-
ern Gauteng, Gauteng North, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo Province, Midlands and defending champions Eastern Province. "The provinces will each field gold, senior and silver teams to take part in the doubles, trios, mixed trios, Baker and team events," Cassel added. EPTBA media liaison officer, Conroy Caston, said the annual eight-day event returns to Gq-
eberha for the first time in several years. "The country's leading bowlers – including a number of current and former national athletes – will participate and a few perfect games of 300 pins are most likely," he added. "Eastern Province won the Gold Trophy at last year's IPT at Northcliff Bowl in Johannesburg and will be hoping for a victory on home lanes," Caston said.
Oos-Kaap Voortrekkers spog met nege Voorslag-toekennings DIE Oos-Kaapse Voortrekkers spog met trots met die nege van hulle wat onlangs die Voorslag-toekenning verwerf het.
Dié toekenning is ’n besondere nasionale prestasie wat ’n Voortrekker slegs in Graad 7 kan verwerf. Die nege jeuglede het die be-
sondere Voorslag-goud en -silwer verwerf. Om hierdie prestasie op die Voortrekkerpad te bereik, vra toewyding, deursettingsvermoë, harde werk, kennis, vaardighede, leierskap en diensbaarheid. Dit is die resultaat van baie ure se voorbereiding, uitdagings wat aangepak is en die bereidwilligheid om telkens daardie ekstra myl te stap. “Voortrekkers, julle het gewys dat julle nie maklik moed opgee nie. Julle het met vasberadenheid aangehou, nuwe uitdagings aanvaar en gewys wat dit beteken om die waardes van Afrikanerskap, burgerskap, Christenskap en diensbaarheid uit te leef. Ons is ongelooflik trots op elkeen van julle!” het die Voortrekkers Oos-Kaap in ’n verklaring gesê. Voorslag-silwer: • Henco Kritzinger, Laerskool Handhaaf • Joshua Maritz, Laerskool Lorraine • Connor Strick, Laerskool Verkenner • Caitlyn Coetzer, Laerskool Frans Conradie • Gilliam Venter, Laerskool Lorraine • Hano Schoonraad, Laerskool Sonop
Agter van links is Lizan Burger, Marike Engelbrecht, Erina Muller, Magda Oelofse, Lindie de Jonge, Elizma Smith (adjunk-hoofleier) en Ilse Ferreira. In die middel is Stiaan Steyn, Henco Kritzinger, Joshua Maritz, Connor Strick, Alri Stander, Caitlyn Coetzer en Gilliam Venter, met Hano Schoonraad en Shanique Leonidas voor. FOTO: VERSKAF
Voorslag-goud: • Stiaan Steyn, Laerskool Lorraine • Alri Stander, Laerskool Sonop • Shanique Leonidas, Laerskool Sonop
Fete: Laubscher Park East - Echo Retirement Village will hold its annual fete on Saturday 3 October, from 09:00 at their premises on the corner of 14th Avenue and Villiers Road, Walmer. Come for the food stalls, plant and farm stalls,bric-a-brac,cards and knick-knacks,needlework and crafts, books, DVDs, CDs and more. Put your name in the hat for the raffles drawn on the day. For more info, contact Di Briedenhann on 083 471 4332. Boho Celebration: Celebrate spring moving into summer at the market at Holmeleigh Farm on Saturday 3 October from 09:30 to 14:00. There will be food trucks, artisanal creatives, deli stalls, esoteric, holistic and whimsical stalls and entertainment for the kids. Entry and parking are free. No dogs allowed (except service dogs) owing to presence of farm dogs on the property. Mujahid George: Celebrate 30 years of music with the acclaimed performer at Boardwalk ICC on 3 October at 20:00. George will be joined by Mo George, Emo Adams, Loukmaan Adams and Anslin Gysman. Tickets from R190 are available from WebTickets. Ladies, Wear Your Crown: Don’t miss the empowering experience, featuring Jonathan Rubain and team, with Rachel Kolisi sharing her testimony, at Boardwalk ICC on 4 October from 15:00. Tickets from R190 are available from WebTickets. Patensie Plaasbasaar: Die NG Kerk Gamtoosvallei-Oos se gewilde jaarlikse plaasbasaar sal op Saterdag, 10 Oktober by Endulini se pakhuis, 3.5km wes van Patensie, plaasvind. Dit vind plaas vanaf 08:00 en dan terwyl voorraad hou. Daar sal plaasontbyt, vleis, groente en vrugte, teetuin, deli en kosstalletjies wees om van te kies en keur, sowel as pret vir die kinders. Kaartfasiliteite sal beskikbaar wees. Toegang is gratis. Parkering is veilig. Vir meer inligting, kontak Kevin van Rooyen by 082 463 5143 of Louwrens Bezuidenhout by 082 551 7879. Luce della Moda 2026 - Eclipse: Don’t miss the premier fashion and creative showcase,presented by Braemore Designs, at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 10 October. Doors open at 17:00, and the show starts at 18:00. It will feature designer fashion collections, live entertainment, creative collaborations, business networking opportunities and brand showcases. Tickets are R320, available online from WebTickets. Charity Golf Day: Cheshire Home Summerstrand will have their annual Charity Golf Day on Friday 16 October at Humewood Golf Course. All proceeds will support 56 Cheshire Home adults and 15 Khaya Cheshire children. Register to play or simply donate. Contact managerchs@cheshirehomes.co.za or 041 583 2183 for more info. Appel: Don’t miss this popular force in Afrikaans music live on stage at Boardwalk ICC on 6 November at 21:00. Tickets at R250 are available online at Opentickets. Tjaart van der Walt 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. English or Afrikaans.
Miss and Mr Matric 2026: Last chance to enter! MATRICULANTS in Nelson Mandela Bay have less than two weeks left to enter the Miss and Mr Matric Nelson Mandela Bay competition, hosted by PE Express and UD Express, with entries closing on 6 October 2026. The competition supports Community Chest Eastern Cape, with all proceeds going towards its work in Eastern Cape communities. Entrants will showcase their matric dance outfits at a fashion show finale at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at 13:00. Prizes The winners' photographs will be featured on the front pages of PE Express and UD Express.
• Winner: R2,000 Walmer Park gift card each. • 1st runner-up: R1,500 Walmer Park gift card each. • 2nd runner-up: R1,000 Walmer Park gift card each. • 4th and 5th place: R500 gift card each. Rules and entry details • An entry fee of R60 is payable directly to Community Chest, with 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 of up to 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 schools
in Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch and Nqweba (Kirkwood) are eligible to enter. • Photographs posted on 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 Express Facebook pages. By entering, you grant EP Media permission to use these images on its social media platforms. • Facebook reactions do not influence the outcome. Judging is conducted by an independent panel, whose decision is final. • Please allow two to three business days for photos to be uploaded to the Facebook pages.
How to enter Go to www.peexpress.co.za and find the entry form under “Competitions”. Email the completed 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. Use the same as your payment reference.
Closing date Entries close on 6 October 2026. No late entries will be accepted.
Proof of payment must be submitted together with your photograph and entry form to ensure prompt processing.
Bank details for entry fee (R60) Beneficiary: Community Chest of the EC Bank: First National Bank Account number: 62055249786 Branch code: 250109 Branch: Greenacres