Hawks,NPAappealforvictimsofsuspendedattorney’sallegedfraud
SHANTI JAFTA
A SUSPENDED attorney allegedly defrauded clients of over R2 1 million by continuing to practise law illegally after being barred by the High Court
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, are urgently appealing to members of the public who may have been defrauded by suspended Kariega attorney Trashwon Virgil Webb to come forward
According to the Hawks spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana: “Webb (45), the sole director of Webb at Law Incorporated Attorneys, was arrested on 18 August 2025 in connection with multiple charges in
Crime Act and the Attorneys Act Victims have reportedly been defrauded of over R2 1 million ”
He added that the former attorney allegedly operated under the name Webb at Law Incorporated Attorneys with offices previously located at 239 Caledon Street, Kariega While Webb was initially an admitted and enrolled attorney legally permitted to practise on his own account and operated a valid attorney’s trust account with Standard Bank, his legal troubles began on 12 December 2017
On that date, the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division in Makhanda, ordered his suspension from practising as an attorney From then onwards, Webb was interdicted from engaging in legal practice and from holding or operating an attorney’s trust account
He has not received written consent from the
attorney since
NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said investigations revealed that Webb allegedly continued operating illegally despite the court order
Between August 2015 and September 2018, it is alleged that Webb was entrusted with the transfers and registration of 19 residential properties but failed to disburse funds due to rightful beneficiaries Instead, he allegedly misappropriated these funds, diverting them into his account for personal benefit
Further reports revealed that he directed clients' cash into his wife’s personal account, in clear contravention of legal prescripts
Webb made his first court appearance in the Gqeberha Magistrates’ Court on the same day as his arrest, where he is provisionally facing
28 charges These include 19 counts of theft, one count of fraud, one count of contempt of court, and one count relating to the contravention of Section 4 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act Although the state initially set bail at R1,000, it was ultimately set at R500 owing to Webb’s inability to afford the original amount
Anyone who believes they may have been affected or defrauded by Trashwon Virgil Webb is urged to contact DPCI/Hawks Team Leader: Commercial Crimes Investigations, Lieutenant Colonel Natalie Connelly, at 072 580 2723
The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit based in Gqeberha conducted the meticulous investigation that led to Webb’s arrest, marking what they describe as a significant breakthrough in the case
Kariegaborndreamerspreadshiswings
SHANTI JAFTA
WHEN Eshwin Klassen walked into the Auckland Park Studios in Johannesburg recently for his first day as the RSG (Radio Sonder Grense)
Audio Visual Imaging Producer, he stepped into a dream that he had held for years
Raised in Rosedale, Kariega, and a proud Uitenhage High School alumnus, Klassen always knew he wanted to work in radio The path, however, was far from smooth
Speaking to UD Express on how his journey started, Klassen said, "As a child, radio felt like pure magic to me It amazed me how a simple voice, a piece of music, or the rhythm of a jingle could travel through the air and stir such powerful emotions without a single visual image Growing up in Kariega, I found myself leaning in, almost dissecting every broadcast – how presenters carried their words, how transitions were timed, and how each sound formed part of a bigger narrative Thats where the spark first caught fire "
He added, "My journey to sound has always been about more than technology It's about discovering that audio lives at the intersection of art and science – a balance between creativity and precision " Klassen said that whilst studying Sound Engineering at Damelin Col-
lege, he worked as a freelancer at a local radio station in Humansdorp to complete his Work Integrated Learning hours After graduating in 2019, he continued volunteering in radio just to keep the dream alive However, when job applications went unanswered, he took a job in logistics
"It wasn't my passion, and I left to try again in broadcasting, only to face more closed doors," he said
"During the waiting years, I honed new skills, starting a small graphic design business and later my girlfriend and I launched a T-shirt brand, Boskop But Not Loskop, celebrating women with natural hair
I also worked as an ICT E-Cadre at Uitenhage Primary School, assisting teachers and learners with technology, whilst serving in the Roselane Boys' Brigade Marching Band and managing media for Roselane United Congregational Church
Still, rejection stung Setbacks like this make you reach a point where you start doubting yourself, your career choices, and even God However, I kept going "
Early in 2025, after another close-but-unsuccessful interview for a Music Compiler role in Bloemfontein, an unexpected email arrived: the SABC was inviting him to interview for RSG – an interview that changed everything
Today, Eshwin is responsible for RSG's sonic branding, overall sound, and technical operations His day-
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to-day duties include ensuring the station sounds great on air, that all studio equipment runs smoothly, producing promos, and creating station imaging for presenter shows, RSG On-Air, and SABC campaigns RSG operates from three studios in Johannesburg, one in Gqeberha, and one in Cape Town Eshwin remotely assists with technical issues for studios outside Johannesburg and liaises constantly with Sentech and the SABC's Regional Radio Technology Operations (RRTO) technical team to ensure the 1 3 million RSG listeners are on air 24/7, 365 days a year
"One always prays for work, but you also pray for a good working environment and thats exactly what I've received at RSG," he said "My line manager, Kobus Burger, and our Station Manager, Louise Jooste, are incredible leaders who constantly check in and motivate me Not just that, the response from listeners has been incredible "
Sharing a message with the youth that come after him, Klassen said, "Your journey may not look like someone else's, and it might take longer than you hoped, but every skill, every side hustle, every disappointment prepares you for the moment when the right door finally opens Keep believing, keep working, and never give up I hope to continue to prove that persistence and faith can carry you further than you ever imagined "
RSG’s new Regional Radio Technology Operations, Eshwin Klassen.
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Libraryinspiresreadingtoclubtolearnnewskills
Limekhaya High School’s reading club, Better Read Than Not, joined the Uitenhage Library again for their latest programme The event took place at the Uitenhage Library Hall on 26 August and was themed ‘Garden in a Pot’ (also known as ‘Hydroponic Garden’). The library chose the theme as they were inspired to empower the future leaders to conserve land and promote food production as poverty rates escalate “Gardening isaskillthatcanbeutilisedtofight poverty and imparting these kinds of skills to learners is key,” said senior librarian Nompumelelo Ngcoko “Recycling was also highlighted by our theme as we used plastic bottles during our programme.” Limekhaya High School is based in kwa-Langa, Kariega. They were joined on the day by their educators Bongiwe Mtana and Babalwa Dlakubi.
Ruan Victor (library staff member) demonstrating to learners during the programme.
LocalchoirsselectedforNewYorkconcertseries
NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT
IN recognition of their dedication to musical excellence, Algoa Music Ministry has been invited to perform at Mary McDonald’s This is Christmas concert in New York
The invitation to perform on the world stage in New York is a dream come true for the Algoa Music Ministry from the Eastern Cape
The concert, on 28 November, forms part of the Distinguished Concerts in the New York Concert Series (DCINY) taking place at the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall
The event will celebrate the retirement of renowned US composer, Mary McDonald
However, due to financial constraints, the choir, which consists of more than 50 choristers, needs financial assistance to meet their goal
Algoa Ministries Choir represents 29 churches from the Eastern Cape, with a total of 110 choir members aged from 17 to 76, of which only half will be travelling to New York
Choir conductor, Venita van Wyk, who is responsible for music development in the Algoa Ministry churches across the Eastern Cape, explained how the opportunity came about
“When DCINY sent me the email, they informed us that they had picked up on our work,” she shared
“A well-known Christian composer is retiring in New York at the end of the year, and we happened to perform one of her pieces on social media
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Algoa Ministries Choir represents 29 churches from the Eastern Cape, with 110 choir members aged from 17 to 76, of which half will travel to New York.
“This is how we were noticed and invited to the event in New York They invited me to be part of the end-of-year concert in honour of Mary McDonald and wanted me to identify choristers to be part of this event ”
The choir will be part of a global mixed choir performing the cantata, This is Christmas, which has been composed by Mary McDonald
for this event
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Whilst in New York, the choir will have two separate performances at local churches as part of their outreach and fellowship programme
“We will perform some Christmas music and traditional pieces, as well as Afrikaans music,” said Van Wyk
WillowmakeshistoryatDespatchPrimary
Despatch Primary School participated in this year’s WOW spelling competition, with five of their learners making it to the provincial round this past Saturday Of the five, grade 4 learner, Willow Esterhuizen made history as the first learner from this school to progress to the national round. She will be representing the Eastern Province in Stellenbosch on 11 October Willow is pictured with WOW Spelling Competition coordinator, Amy-Leigh Rademeyer PHOTO: SUPPLIED
“We have a few South Africans in the USA looking forward to hearing some congregational hymns, and the young choristers have committed themselves to performing My Jesus Ek min U as their highlight piece ” They will be performing in New York from 28-30 November and will take a few days to explore the city
“We need to leave by 26 November, and the cost per person is R50,000,” said Van Wyk “It is very daunting and our biggest challenge ”
Each member has been tasked with raising half of their own fees
“We ask members to come up with R25,000 each, and then we raise the rest ”
The fundraising efforts for flights, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and spending money still have a long way to go, with a shortfall of R600,000
“It is challenging for us We need to give the members time to raise their own funds, but we have a shortfall of R600,000,” Van Wyk shared Choir members have been working tirelessly with various fundraising initiatives
“They are working hard and are very excited,” Van Wyk shared
“Going to America, for the majority of the choir, will be their first time travelling abroad ”
The opportunity represents not only a chance to perform at one of the world’s most prestigious venues but also a celebration of South African musical talent on the international stage
For more information, contact Venita Van Wyk at VenitavW@saou co za
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CPFMeeting:ThenextmeetingoftheUitenhageCommunity Police Forum will take place at the Jocks Room at the Uitenhage Police Station in Kariega on Thursday 4 September at 17:00 All are welcome The forum will bring about a channel of communication with SAPS where problems concerning crime andthepreventionthereofcanbediscussed SPCAMusicTriviaNight:UitenhageSPCAwil presentamusic trivia nght on 4 September at the Barkly Street Theatre at 18:30 for 19:00 The MC will be Brenton Krain Tickets are R120 perperson(maximumeightperteam) Bookby30Augustwith Deirdré at 083 415 5181 or deirdrev@gmailcom Come hungry astherewillbeacashbarandfoodsold Uitenhage Child and Family Welfare Society AGM: The annualgeneralmeetingoftheUitenhageChildandFamilyWelfareSocietywillbeheldonThursday,25Septemberat10:00at theSocietysoffice 92CannonStreet Kariega Family Spring Festival: Father’s House Church Kariega will have the Festival on 27 September from 09:00 to 16:00 at 81 John Street There will be car displays Daniells Cheetah Farm variousstalls foodandmuchmore Elvis Blue: Dié sanger gaan die eregas by Die Hoërskool Despatch se spogoggend op 27 September by die Ernest Swanepoelsaalwees KaartjiesisR250 Kontakdieskool:0419335104 Loerie Nartjiefees: Moenie die fees op 27 September met Appel, Elizma Theron, Armand Hofmeyr, Dillon Lerm en Kobus en Karla misloop nie Dit beloof n feesatmosfeer met plaasvars groente pannekoek kunsmarkstalletjies tee/koffiewinkel kosstalletjies, bier- en cidertent Toegangsfooie is R150 vir volwassenes en R50 vir leerders Kaartjies is beskikbaar aanlyn by Quicketofbydiehek Virmeerinligting besoeknartjiefeescoza NartjiefeesFBenInstagram
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Bergsigbeplangrootaflosbyeenkoms
HANNES SCHOEMAN
IN ’n eerste vir Kariega hou die Bergsig Skool ’n groot aflosbyeenkoms op 19 September op sy skoolgronde
Inge Deysel, ’n departementshoof by die skool wie se inisiatief dit was, sê dis die eerste byeenkoms van sy soort, maar die plan is om dit ’n jaarlikse instelling te maak “Daarom hoop ons om op 19 September met ’n bang weg te spring Ons uitsluitlike doel is om ons aflosbyeenkoms ’n gewilde saamtrek op die Oostelike Provinsie se sportkalender te maak,” sê sy Alle laer- en hoërskole, klubs en besighede in Gqeberha, Despatch en Kariega word genooi om inskrywings te doen
“Ons hou duimvas dat veral Gqeberha se deelname ons van ’n susksesvolle byeenkoms sal verseker
“Die byeenkoms beloof om ’n dag vol pret te wees met kameradie en vriendskaplike deelname “Daarom moedig ons almal aan om spanne saam te stel en die dag saam met ons te kom geniet Besoekende skole, klubs en besighede se deelname sal die wêreld vir ons beteken,” sê sy
Belangstellendes kan Inge kontak op 084 233 3033 of per epos na bergsigatletiek@gmail com Inskrywings en betalings sluit op 12 September
Die koste per span is R160
“Daar is geen beperking op spanne wat inskryf nie Donasies en borgskappe sal ook welkom wees,” sê sy
Laerskole: Die eerste drie spanne
in elke kategorie sal medaljes ontvang Laerskole kan spanne inskryf x 4x60m vir o 6- en o 7-atlete, 4x80m (vir o 9s), 4x100m (o 11 en o 13), 4x100m (onderwysers, gemeng) en ’n 4x1km-aflos (ope, gemengde seuns en meisies)
Vir hoërskole is daar ’n 4x100m (o 15, o 17 en o 19), 800m, 200m, 100m (o 15, o 17, o 19) en ’n 1km-aflos vir seuns en meisies
Besighede kan spanne inskryf in die 4x100m (gemeng, of mans/vroue) en 4x1km (ope, gemeng of mans/ vroue) Inge sê die fondse wat genereer word sal gebruik word vir Bergsig se landloop-toer na Knysna in November Intussen kan Kariega, Despatch en Gqeberha uitsien na ’n dag van groot pret
Bergsig se voorste atlete is reeds druk aan die oefen. Hier gee
aflosstokkie vir Jayden Stuurman aan.
CrossCountryathletesexcel
The following learners from Susannah Fourie Primary School participated in the Metro Cross Country Championship at St Albans on 16 August 2025. They proudly represented the school and produced excellent results. Pictured are, at the back, Mbali Tshebe, Yivani Dimbaza, Jean-Junior Magabie, Jameel Swartz, Buhlebenkosi Tiso, Alive Plaatjie and Inam Mnikina. In front are Zithande Sifumba, Oyama Zenani and Oyisa Zenani Lunjuthando Zinco was absent when the photo was taken.
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Victory Raceway will host the final Regional Round and Club Championship Round 8 on Saturday, 6 September at their premises in Victoria Drive in Walmer The classes competing are: 1600 Saloons, 1660s, 2.1 Modifieds, Hot Rods, Heavy Metals and American Saloons Gates open at 13:00 and racing will start from 17:00 Entry is
THIS year, Muir College proudly celebrated 203 years of consistency and experience with our Founders Day on 22 August 2025
The festivities began on Thursday, 21 August, with a well-attended Bowls Day, where Old Boys from near and far reunited It was a joyful occasion filled with camaraderie, laughter and the shared spirit of Muir
On Friday, the celebrations took on a more formal tone with a special assembly in the school hall to mark the school’s birthday
Distinguished Old Boys, Paul Botha (Class of 1985), Wilfred Newman (Class of 1975), and Allan Whitehead (Class of 1965) addressed the assembly Each shared heartfelt reflections on what made Muir special to them, along with memorable stories from their time at the College
The celebrations concluded on Saturday, with the final round of the Tinara Cup The senior rugby teams faced off against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, while the primary school sides took on Graslaagte Primary and Kabega Primary, providing spirited competition across all age groups
The Old Boys also laced up their boots for a friendly match, ensuring plenty of sore bodies the following day but an atmosphere of great fun and tradition
The weekend ended with the 1st XV taking to the field against Daniel Pienaar in a thrilling display of schoolboy rugby The match finished in a 17 – 17 draw, a fitting conclusion to a weekend filled with pride, tradition and the enduring brotherhood of Muir
Upon instructions from the appointed provisional trustees in the insolvent estate of Blackie Swart Familie Trust (IT 390/2004), Master's reference: E000003/2025 prospective purchasers are invited to hand in their offers at the following address: NADORA GUEST HOUSE, CORNER OF MIDDEL AND ISEBEL STREETS, KIRKWOOD, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE on 12September2025between08:00–12:00
Offers can be made on the following properties as a unit or in combinations thereof,fulldetailsavailableonrequest:
a. 17 Portions of the farm Strathsomers Estate Nr 42, Registration Division UitenhageRD,EasternCapeProvince,namely: PORTION 96 | PORTION 97 | PORTION 137 | PORTION 473
| PORTION224|PORTION440|PORTION145[±525ha]
b. 2 Portions of the farm Klaas Kraal 539, Registration Division Uitenhage RD, EasternCapeProvince namely: PORTION107&PORTION109 [±13ha]
c. Portion 1 of the farm Osberg 47, Registration Division Uitenhage RD, EasternCapeProvince[±340ha] d. Farm Nr 635, Registration Division Uitenhage RD, Eastern Cape Province [±534ha] e. R/E Portion 2 of the farm Kariega 147, Registration Division Uitenhage RD, EasternCapeProvince[±947ha]
Notes: 1)Offerdocumentscanberequestedfromtheagents@info@ubique.co za 2) Offers must be handed in on 12 September 2025 between 08:00 – 12:00 at theabovementionedaddress 3)Viewingbyappointmentonly
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS: R100 000 00 REFUNDABLE REGISTRATIONDEPOSITPAYABLE!!
CONDITIONS: 10% deposit of the purchase price is payable by the Purchaser on acceptance of the offer by the Seller 7-day confirmation period Balance on acceptance / registration, guarantees to be furnished within 30 days after acceptance of the offer Buyers must have proof of residence and identification available(FICA).
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Muir College celebrated Founders Day on 22 August 2025.
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