ShelverskitterinSAsnoeker
Kevin Shelver (links) het Despatch se naamhooggehou by die Suid-AfrikaansesnoekerkampioenskappeonlangsinOtteryindie Kaap. Hy en Gqeberha se CharlJonck hetsaamgespan om diedubbelspeltitelin te palm deur die Kapenaars Michael Davids en Tauriq Samsodienindie finaal met 5-3teklop. Shelver het voorheenaan die nasionale kampioenskappe deelgeneem, maar disdie eerste keer dathymet ’n
titelkan spog. Watdie Oos-Kapenaars se prestasie nog meer merkwaardig maak is datDavids en Samsodienreeds vyfkeer die SA dubbelspelkampioenewas.Kevin, watook die
op Kariega en Despatch is, was behoorlik op sy stukkeengewysdat hy en Charlvolgende keer nie maklikvan die titel gaan afstanddoennie.Leesdie volledigeberig op bladsy8
NMBdeputymayor’scasepostponedaftermagistratefallsill
GUGULETHU MTUMANE
THE fraud trial of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s DeputyExecutive Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has been postponed for asecond consecutive day after the presiding magistrate fell ill.
The presiding magistrate has been bookedoff for the entire week.
Duringabrief appearance at the GqeberhaRegional Court on Tuesday, 19 May, the court was informed that Van Niekerk must appear at the Commercial Court on 2Junetoset anew trial date
Van Niekerk faces multiple charges, including allegedcontraventions of
the Cybercrimes Act and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
According tothe charges, Van Niekerk allegedly instructed Boqwana BurnsAttorneys(BBA)and McWilliams& Elliott Attorneys (MWE) to render legal services on two separate occasions in June and December 2022, while falsely representing himself as both acouncillor and Speaker of Council.
The legal services rendered amounted to more than R550 000.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality allegedly refused to settle the invoices, citing the absence of approval from the acting city manager at the time.
According to astatement issued by the Hawks, Van Niekerk allegedly authored and dispatched aletter to attorneysinGqeberha, misrepresenting himself as the Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipal Council.
“He reportedly acted without lawful authority and purported to appoint the said law firm in matters relating to the declaration of vacancies of three NorthernAlliance Party proportional representation(PR) councillors,” the statement read.
Lastyear, Van Niekerk was found in contempt of courtafter failing to appear in court. He was fined R2,000 or, alternatively,faced direct imprisonment. He elected to pay the fine
Parolehearingsetforaccusedin JaydePanayiotoumurdercase
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
MORE than adecade since the unbearable loss of Jayde Panayiotou,her familyis expected to come face-to-face once again withone of the men convicted in connection with her murderata parolehearing scheduledfor 27 May.
Zolani Sibeko, whowas convicted of conspiracy to commit murder forhis role in the 2015murder, is currentlyserving a 15-year prisonsentence
Family attorney, TaniaKoen, confirmed to the PE Express that thehearing had been rescheduledand thatJayde’s family would attend.
“Yes, the family will attend the parole hearing, whichhas been rescheduled to May27,” Koen said.
WhileKoen did not comment on whether the family would oppose parole, apetition launched last year by Jayde’s sister, Toni Bridgett,appeared to reflect the family’s stance on the early releaseofviolent offenders.
The petition, titled Justice without Compromise: No Parole for Convicted Violent Offenders, callsfor offenders convictedof crimes including murder, conspiracyto commitmurder and robbery with aggravating circumstancestoserve their full court-imposed sentences without parole.
According to the petition, earlyrelease for violentoffenders undermines public confidence in the justice system and fails to reflect the long-termimpact such crimeshave on victims and their families.
Sibeko became eligible for parole in 2025 after serving approximately eight years of his sentence.
Panayiotouwas abducted outside her Kabega Park home in Gqeberha on 21 April 2015 while waiting for transport to work. Her body was discovered later that day in KwaNobuhle, Kariega.
In August2017, the EasternCapeHigh Court in Gqeberha found her husband, Christopher Panayiotou, guilty of orchestrating her murder
Co-accused, Sinethemba Nenembe, was convicted of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances, while Sibeko was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder.
During the trial, the State relied on cellphone records,location dataand witness testimony linking the accused to the planning and execution of the crime.
The court found that the evidence supported the State’scase and rejected the explanations providedbythe accused.
NelsonMandelaBayjobcrisisworsens despitemodestemploymentgains
THE latest labour force statistics released by StatisticsSouthAfrica have triggered strong reactions from business and political organisations, with concerns mounting over rising unemployment, worsening poverty and the growing number of young SouthAfricans unable to find work.
According to the latest figures, SA’s officialunemployment rate increased from 31.4% to 32.7% during the first quarter of 2026, after more than 345,000 jobswere lost nationally Youth unemployment among people aged 15 to 34 now stands at approximately 45.8%.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Chief Executive Officer, Denise van Huyssteen, said that Nelson Mandela Bay’s unemployment raterose from28.2% to 29.8% during thefirst quarter of 2026, despite the metro recording amodest increase of around 4,000 jobs quarter-on-quarter.
“We cannot build asustainable and inclusiveeconomy while nearly half of our young people remain unemployed. Youth unemployment is not only an economic issue; it is asocial crisis that impactsdignity,social cohesion and future growth prospects,” she said.
Van Huyssteen said long-term employment trends in Nelson Mandela Bay also remainconcerning, with the proportion of working-age residents who are employed declining from45.3% in 2015 to 39.8% in 2026.
She addedthat labour force participation in the metro has dropped from 67.6% to 56.7% over the same period, indicating thatmany people have become discouraged and disengaged from the economy.
The Chamber further highlighted that the Eastern Capelost 43,000 jobsinasinglequarter, contributing to aprovincial
unemployment rateof44.6%.
DA challenges municipal employment policies
Amid the growing unemployment crisis, the Democratic Alliance has intensified itscriticism of employment equity policies in the metro.
On 11 May, the DA held aprotest at the Gail Road municipal depot in Gqeberha and submitted amemorandum, with motions and questions relating to the municipality’s hiring practices.
DA Nelson Mandela Bay spokesperson for Corporate Services, Annette Lovemore, said the party is opposing the use of provincial demographic targets in municipal employment equityplanning, arguing that Nelson Mandela Bay’s population profile differs significantly from that of the Eastern Cape.
According to Census 2022 figures cited by the DA, Nelson Mandela Bay’s population consists of 62.7%black residents, 19.2% coloured residents, 15.7%whiteresidentsand 1.2% Asian or Indian residents.
EFF linksunemployment to povertyand inequality
The Economic Freedom Fighters responded to the latestlabour statistics, describing the unemployment figures as evidence of deepening poverty, hunger and economic collapse.
In astatement, the EFF said unemployment has remained above 30% for more than five consecutive years and warned that women and black youth in townships and rural communities continue to bear the heaviest burden of economic exclusion.
The EFF also linked unemployment to rising electricity tariffs, fuel prices, transport costs and food prices, arguing that millions of employed SouthAfricans are still unable to meet basic living costs.
Jayde Panayiotou
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’sDeputyExecutiveMayor, Garyvan Niekerk.
Afri-Saveralliesagainasfloodingdevastatescommunities
SHANTI JAFTA
AFTER adisastrous weekofbad weather and flooding, Afri-Save Cash&Carry’s CEO,Munir Jeeva, once again answered the call. Mobilising ateam of volunteers and gathering vital resources, he took to the townships around Kariegatodistribute foodand supplies to those affected.
Meanwhile, back at Afri-Save Cashand Carry, the doors remained open to all;offering freesoup, free coffee, and achance to chargedevices.
“Our community has always stood by us and it is bothour privilege and our duty to assistinany way we can, when the opportunity arises,” said Jeeva.
Speaking to UD Express,Jeeva said that after hearing about the latest flooding, his immediate reaction wasthe same as it was on previous occasions; adeep sense of responsibility and urgency.
“It drives me to get personally involved, not out of obligation, butbecause our business operates on astrict ethos of giving backmore to the provincethan we take in. We are an essentialcommunity pillar,and when our people are hurting, we show up.”
He added that this time, the relief effort cametogether quickly because it was an extension of what they already do daily.
“We have established internal teams and logistical networks that allowusto mobilise resources, like food, supplies, and volunteers, very rapidly,” he said.
“Opening our doors to offer free soup, coffee, and devicecharging was crucial in providing an immediate, practical safe space for affected residents.”
He added that it is about restoring dig-
nity while providing comfort when people have losteverything.
Jeeva confirmed that this initiative is not the first time the organisation has stepped in to assist the flood-affected residents of the area.
“Our commitment to the Eastern Cape is not sporadic; it is woveninto the dailyfabric of our lives and business operations,”hesaid.
“This deep-rooted philosophystems from aclear understanding that ourcompany’s growth is inextricably linkedtothe prosperity and well-being of the communities we serve.”
Jeevashared that for over 15 years, they havechampioned widespread, life-changing initiatives, which include:
Sustained food security: They drivea 15year daily feeding initiative, delivering
hotmeals every single day to childrenin disadvantagedareasacrossthe province to actively fightyouth hunger. “Thissustained effortruns alongsideour ongoing Food Parcel Drives, where we distribute hundredsofmassiveparcels designed to fully sustain afamily of fourtosix people for an entire month.”
Health and wellness: They maintaina profound culture of healthcaresupport, hosting consistent, regular blood donation drives in partnership with local centres
“Throughthis encouragement,asignificantnumberofour own employees have become certified ‘gold badge’donors,” he said
“Furthermore, during critical public health challenges, we leveraged our infrastructure to run highlyorganisedvaccination drives that provincialauthorities recognised as some of themostimpactfulprivate-sector efforts in the Eastern Cape.”
Holistic supportand education: They maintainanopen-door policy for local needs, from providing financialbacking for talent in sports andeducation to assisting with immediate medicalcrises. “Wealsoremaincommittedtosupporting ahome-grown economy by developing andassisting spazashops through theAfri-Save Traders Club,” he said JeevaaddedthatasDirector/CEO, his journey began at Afri-Save in 2006, working his way up from theground floor to masterevery department.
“The challenges we face in business, like logistical hurdlesormanaging fluctuating prices, pale in comparisontothe challenges facedbyvulnerable citizens. We believebusiness acumenshould be a tool for profound human upliftment.”
School,driversunitetostrengthenlearnersafetybeyondclassroom
AT Despatch Preparatory School, the safety and well-being of learnersremains atop priority, with the school recentlytaking proactive steps to strengthen transport and surrounding-area safety through acollaborative community initiative.
The schoolrecently hosted an important safety meeting involving transport drivers and key stakeholders to discuss practical waystoimprove the safety of learners travelling to and from schooleach day. According to theschool,the meeting created astrong sense of partnershipand shared responsibility, with all parties committed to creating asaferenvironment for every child
One of the major discussion points focused on maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the parking areas surrounding the school. Drivers also committed themselves to reporting any suspicious or concerning individuals seen nearthe school grounds, helping staff remain aware of potential safetyrisks
Another key concern addressed during themeeting was the protection of learners from unknown food vendors operating outside the school.
“Drivers and school representatives agreed that learner safety must comefirst, with careful attention being paid towho interacts with children before andafter school hours,” the schoolsaid.
Thetransport driverswho spend most of the day parked outside the school have effectively become an additional layer of protection for learners. Their daily pres-
DespatchPreparatory School recently held aproductivemeeting withthe school’stransportproviders to discuss andstrengthenlearner safety measures, ensuring safertraveltoand from schoolfor alllearners.
ence and vigilance have played an important role in helping monitor the area and supporting the school’ssafety efforts. What madethe initiative noteworthy is thatthe drivers have established their own safety committee —amovenot commonly seen at schools.
“The committee aims to strengthen communication, improve awareness, and ensure that learner safety remains acollective responsibility,” said theschool.
Themeeting highlighted thepowerful impact that can be achieved when schools and community members work together. “Through ongoing cooperation and commitment,Despatch Preparatory School continues to demonstrate that creating asafe learning environment extends far beyond theclassroom walls,”they concluded.
Gesukkelmetleerlinglisensieskanbestuurskoleraak
BRENDEN RUITER -TYGERBURGER
MINSTENS een bestuurinstrukteur by ’n bestuurskool sê hy is bekommerd dat die nuwe, gerekenariseerde toets vir leerlingrybewyse ’n invloedopsakegaan hê. Groot kommer heers oor die groot aantal mense wat die leerlinglisensie-toets druip sedert dit elektronies gemaak is Klaarblyklik druip meer as die helfte van die aansoekers nou.
In die verlede moes 68 vrae per hand ingevul word, maar met die nuwetegnologie word antwoorde lukraakuit meer as 1000
gekies. Waar kandidate in dieverlede net die antwoordevan gelekte vraestelle kon leer, veroorsaak dielukrake aard vandie toetse grootprobleme.
Twee uit 80 Daylan Daniels, ’n instrukteur, sê hy weet by eenverkeersdepartement slaag slegs twee of drie kandidate uitmeer 80 per week. “Ek het self dietoets probeer en dit is baie moeilik. Dit kan veralvir ’n Afrikaansepersoon moeilik wees om die Engelsevrae baas te raak,maar ek dink die tegnologiekan ook virbaiemense ’n
remskoen wees. Gestel jy het nog nooit aan ’n tablet geraak nie en hier moet jy skielik jou antwoordedaarmee invul Sommige van dievraekan ’n mens deurmekaar maak,” sê Daniels.
Druipelinge Volgens Daniels het diemeestevan hul kliënte leerlinglisensies, maar hy voorsien dat dieaantal druipelinge druk op instrukteurskan plaas.
“As kandidate niehul leerlinglisensie slaag nie, gaan ditmoeiliker word vir instrukteurs. Ek stel voorvoornemende
kandidate studeer hard,maar maak ook seker hulle gaan na dieregte bestuurskole sodat hulle reg geleikan word. Ons salsien waarheen hierdie ding lei,” sê hy TygerBurger het uitgereik na Simon Zwane, woordvoerder van diePadverkeersbestuurskorporasie om amptelike statistieke oor diedruipsyfersvir leerlinglisensies, maar het teen druktyd nog geen terugvoerontvang nie.
•Hierdie artikelwas oorspronklikgepubliseer in TygerBurger, ’n susterskoerantvan UD Express
Pictured arevolunteersofa humanitarian organisation calledAfrica Muslim Agencypartnering with Afri-Saveattheirrecent community outreach. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Linda-Louise Swain: Alifeofcourageandkindness
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
LINDA-LOUISE Swain, belovedanimal welfare advocate, drama teacher andcommunity activist, is being remembered acrossNelsonMandela Bayfor herbravery, gratitudeand enduring positivity,reflected in her own words shared publicly during her illness.
She tragically died of cancer on 12 May. In aFacebook post shared on 18 March, she spoke openly about her diagnosisand the progression of herillness, writing: "I am so sorry thatIhave to putthisout there on apublic forum, but it is happening so fast now thatIdon't think Iwill have time to speak to everyone," shewrote. "The tumour is 66cm in length already and the cancer has spread to thelungs, nodes and other areas."
Swain reflected on herlifewithwarmth andappreciationfor those whohad been part of her journey.
"I have had an absolutelyglorious life, and Iwanttothank eachand everyone of youfor being apart of it," she wrote."I have laughed, Ihave cried,Ihavehad the pleasure of being aDrama Mamma to so many incredible souls… Ihavelived."
She spokewarmly of the people whohad walked alongside her journey,reflecting on joy, experience and connection.
"Please all continue to bekind, just be kind… that's all this worldsoneeds.And,
of course,pleasecontinue to support my cause -AACL, making adifferencetothose whocannotspeak for themselves."
Herwordsreflect the positivityand gratitude that defined her work in animal wel-
fare and drama education.
Followingher passing, tributes have pouredinfrom acrossthe metro. The Animal Anti-Cruelty League PortElizabeth, whereshe servedasPRO, described her
death as "a devastating day" for the organisation.
"Ourhearts are shattered,"the organisation said, adding that her spirit would remain with them as they continued the workshe championed.
SPCA Uitenhage remembered her as "a truly incredibleanimal rescuer, advocate and activist for the animals of Nelson Mandela Bay"
Cat Care PortElizabethdescribed her as a"compassionate voice for thosewho could not speak for themselves",praising her courage, kindness and dedication. Her influence also extended deeply intoeducation.
Pearson High School said she had devoted herself to drama education since joining the school in 2009, shaping generations of learners through her passion for the arts.
Clarendon ParkPrimary School described her as a"legendarydrama educator"who mentored and guided countless pupils over the years.
Bothschools said she created spaces of creativity, confidence and expression, leaving alasting legacy in the classroom and beyond.
Her family expressed gratitude for the support shown during her final months, saying it had been moving to witnessthe love and impact she had on so many lives. They described her life as full, meaningful and guided by compassion, adventure and generosity.
Om vanjaar as mediavennoot by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV)seMatrikulant vandie Jaar-kompetisie betrokke te wees is vir Novus Media veel meer as ’n borgskap –dit is ’n belegging in die mense wat Suid-Afrika se verhaal volgende gaan vertel.
Esmé Smit, uitvoerende hoof, sêdie maatskappy glo sterk gemeenskappe word gebou deur mense wathul stories vertel en hul stemme gebruik. “Asmediamaatskappy weet ons die volgende geslag is nie net ons lesers en kykers nie –hulleisook ons toekomstige joernaliste, redakteurs, verkoopspersone,digitale skeppers en leiers.”
Die kompetisie ondersteun hulkernwaardes–gemeenskap, vertroue enrelevansie –perfek. Dit vier die beste van plaaslike talent, ouers, onderwyser en leerlinge vertroudie kompetisie is eerlik en deursigtig, en dit is relevant deur werklik ’n verskil in jongmense se lewe te maak.
Verwagting vir deelnemers
HoewelNovusMediavanjaar die eerste keer by hierdie kompetisie betrokke is, hoop hulle reeds elke finalis verlaat die eindronde met drie dinge: Selfvertroue; ’n netwerk van deelnemers,borge, beoordelaars, mentors en toekomstigevriende; en verruimde visie danksydie blootstelling.
Dit was presiesLiam-Lloyd Doman, ’n finalis in 2025, se ervaring van die eindronde.
“Die kompetisie het my selfvertroue verbeter. Dit het my geleer om in my vermoëns te vertrou en trots te wees op my prestasies,harde werk en persoon-
likheid. Dithet my ook gehelp om beter onder druk te werk, terwyl ek lewensvaardighede soos kommunikasie, leierskapen selfdissipline ontwikkel het.
“Ek het waardevolle vriendskappe en sterk verbintenisse gevorm, watmybaie gehelp het in my eerste jaar van universiteit, omdat ek reeds mense geken het. Dit het dit makliker gemaak om aan te pas, nuwe mense te ontmoetenmeer gemaklik en selfversekerd in die nuwe omgewing te voel,” sê Doman.
Sy raad aan toekomstigedeelnemers sluit hierbyaan:“Geniet elke oomblik ten volle, want daardie twee dae vlieg verby! Wees jouself, geniet die uitdaging en adrenalien en waardeer die mense wat jy langsdie pad ontmoet. Die kompetisie gaan nie net oor die titel nie, maar oor die herinneringe en vriendskappe wat jy vir altyd saam met jousal dra.”
Wie is Novus Media?
Novus Media, een van Suid-Afrika se grootsteenmees dinamiese mediagroepe, sewortels lê diep in gemeenskapsmedia en plaaslike joernalistiek watmense se lewe raak. Volgens Smit publiseer die maatskappy vandie oudste Afrikaanse koerante in die land.
“Rooi Rose, een vandie mees geliefde Afrikaanse vrouetydskrifte in die land, is deel van ons familie. Ons het NovaNews gebou: ’n gratis, tweetalige, digitale nuusplatform wat reeds in die top-10 van aanlynuitgewers in Suid-Afrikais(IAB-ranglys, Maart 2026).”
Boonop is Die Papier, die jongste weeklikseAfrikaanse koerant, in hul stalen bou die maatskappy ook nouaan die grootste skolesportplatform in Suid-Afrika
“Suid-Afrika het een van die hoogste jeugwerkloosheidskoerse in die wêreld. Te veel talentvolle jong mense verlaat die skolestelsel sonder dat iemand ooit vir hulle gesê het: ‘Jy is uitstaande. Jy het ’n bydrae om te lewer. Jy maak saak’,” sê Smit.
“Projekte soos Matrikulant vandie Jaar is noodsaaklik omdat dit uitnemendheid vier in ’n tyd dat dit maklik is om ontmoedig te raak. Dit maak potensiaal sigbaar –soms sien jong mense hul eie waarde eers wanneer iemand anders dit uitwys.”
Skryf so in Matrikulante van oor die land heen wat uitblink in akademie,kultuur en sport, en
Liam-Lloyd Doman, finalis2025 en ’n mediese studentinsyeerstejaar,saammet Jeannine van Zyl, NovusMedia se hoofvan premiumpublikasieseninhoud. Doman sê die kompetisie hethom uit sy gemaksonegehaal en gedwingommeer selfvertroue te hê.“Dithet my laat besef dat ek in situasies kanaanpas waar ek voorheen sou huiwer of terugstaan.”
volgende jaar aan die UV wil studeer, kan hulle vir die kompetisie inskryf
Beurse, prysgeld en geskenke terwaarde van sowat R500 000 is op die spel vir die 25 topdeelnemers, danksy die borge die Kovsie-Alumnitrust, Forvis Mazars (ook ouditeurs van die kompetisie), Absa en PicknPay Preller Walk in Bloemfontein. Leerlinge kan hulself inskryf of deur hul skole benoem word. Altesaam 25 semifinaliste salgekies word, waarna 14 finaliste van 5tot 7Oktober in Bloemfontein aan die eindronde deelneem. Skandeer die QR-kode, laai die inskryfvorm af, vul in en stuur dit teen 31 Julie terug na Linda Greyling by greylinl@ufs. ac.za.
FOTO:LIENTJIE MENTZ
Linda-Louise Swainwas adrama teacher,activistand PROatthe AnimalAnti-Cruelty League.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
SISKA MARTIN
Kevinwene
HANNES SCHOEMAN
KEVIN Shelver hetDespatch se naam hoog gehou by die Suid-Afrikaanse snoekerkampioenskappe in Ottery in die Kaap.
Hy en Charl Jonck van Gqeberha het saamgespan om die dubbelspeltitel in te palm deur die Kapenaars Michael Davids en Tauriq Samsodien in diefinaal met 5-3 te klop.
Shelver het voorheen aan die nasionale kampioenskappe deelgeneem, maar dis die eerste keerdat hy met ’n SA titel kan spog.
BeatrixisDespatch
HANNES SCHOEMAN
NÁ 59 jaar in netbal is die pad van dieDespatch-klub se president, Beatrix Smith, steeds metrose besaai.
Vir ’n meer uniekeloopbaankon sy nie vra nieensteeds geniet sy elke oomblik van die spel.Beatrix is reeds51jaar lid van die klub en al dieafgelope 32 jaar diepresident. Dit maak haar eenvan die mees ervare administrateurs in Suid-Afrika.
Haar bydrae tot die sport is ongeëwenaard en ’n groot eer virDespatch.
’n Ander veer in die klub se hoedis dathy die oudste (82 jaar) in Nelson Mandelabaai is ná sy stigting in 1944.
Sedertdien vuur die klub steeds op alle silinders.
En asof dié hoogtepunte nie prestasiesgenoegisnie, het Beatrix ook verledejaarop 68-jarige ouderdom ’n uitersspesiale en besonderse oomblik beleef toe sy saam met haar 13-jarige kleindogter, Khloe Smith,in ’n wedstryd gespeel het.
Sy sê daar is talle hoogtepunte wat haar al-
MrandMiss Colmcille crowned
St ColmcilleSecondary School in Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood) recently hosted their Mr and Miss St Colmcille pageant.The school, ano-fee school withlimited funding, thanked the following sponsors who made the event possible:KirkwoodRoundtable, ArrieNel Pharmacy,Klinicare and ATKV.The pageant winners were, atthe back from left, Leewin Norman (1st Prince), Anoyolo Jackson (Mr St Colmcille) and Luwandre Jonkers (2nd Prince). In frontare Jaylin Cook (1st Princess), MechaylaPlaatjies (MissStColmcille)and Mary-Anne Goliath (2nd Princess). EducatorEileen Watson said that profits from the eventwould go towards astudy camp for thematric classof2026. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Pretoria
Die Hoërskool Despatch se atletehet uitstekend gevaar tydens die SA Nasionale Hoërskole-atletiekbyeenkoms wat onlangs by die Pilditch-stadion in Pretoria aangebied is. Tianie de Lange het geskitter as SA-Skolekampioen in die meisies o.15 hamergooi en ’n welverdiende eerste plek behaal. JanaOelofse het derdeplek in driesprong behaal, asook’nsterksesdeplekin hamergooi. Juané Schuin het sewende geëindig in driesprong en agste in die 400 mH. Dylan Viviers het ’n puik prestasiebehaalmet ’ntweede plek in hamergooi. Lian Pace het 10de geëindig in die100 mH en agste in hoogspring.Van links is Lian Pace, Tianie de Lange, Juané Schuin,Jana Oelofse en Dylan Viviers. FOTO:VERSKAF
