Daniel Pienaar Technical High School’s
Malika, Daveric Petersen, Tylo Maleiba and Zarier Sirkhotte
UDTAvowstoprotectlocalschoolsfromcriminals
SHANTI JAFTA
ARMED robbers struck Phaphani High School in KwaNobuhle on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, terrorising School Governing Body members and the principal during a critical matriculant examination preparation camp, raising urgent questions about school safety protocols across the province
The brazen daylight attack, which occurred despite the presence of an unarmed security guard, has prompted serious concerns about whether the residential camp programme can continue safely, and what immediate measures the Department of Education will implement to protect vulnerable school communities
With matriculants’ final examinations already in session, education officials now face mounting pressure to provide concrete answers about security upgrades, psychological
support for traumatised learners and staff, and comprehensive safety strategies to prevent similar incidents from derailing critical educational programmes at schools throughout the region
SAPS KwaNobuhle confirmed that a case of business robbery was opened following the incident at the high school in Mondile Street, KwaNobuhle, on the afternoon of Wednesday, 29 October 2025
SAPS spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, said that according to information gathered on the aforementioned date at about 17:30, “Six unknown males wearing reflector jackets entered the school boardroom during a meeting between teachers and the school governing body One suspect, armed with a firearm, instructed everyone to lie down ”
She added that the suspects stole nine mobile phones, three laptops, and forced the
complainant to make several money transfers
“They also fled with a maroon Haval H2, which was later recovered on Hashe Street that day
The investigation is ongoing,” Janse Van Rensburg concluded
Following this incident, Uitenhage District
Taxi Association spokesperson, Lubabalo Vesele, said, “We as the UDTA promise protection for all 2025 matriculation camp sites within Kariega, whether you are in Despatch, Langa, KwaNobuhle, or Nobuhlo Mdala As long as you operate a registered study camp for matriculation 2025, we ask all those responsible to register with the sector police or Sergeant Kia Kamba, a sector police officer from KwaNobuhle, so that our patrols can be aware of your location and conduct regular visits ”
He added that this act of protecting local schools or matriculation campsites is provided free of charge by the taxi association
“Nothing is required from anyone except to
appreciate the position that the taxi industry, especially the leadership, has taken over this project of protecting the community and the learners in our local schools ” He added, “We are working hand-in-hand with the police, and the metro police have promised to join us so that we can form a formidable force ”
Vesele said that the UDTA is not aware of who the perpetrators of the incident at Phaphani High School could be “We do not have any information and are relying on police detectives to conduct a proper investigation ”
He concluded, “Our message to the Kariega community is that we, as the UDTA, put people first We are willing to share our resources in order to combat crime and assist people in fighting criminality in our area ”
The Eastern Cape Department of Education was approached for comment but did not respond at the time of going to print
SRVMconductjointroadblockpromotingsaferroads
TO close off Transport Month, the Sundays River Valley Municipality’s (SRVM) Traffic Unit recently partnered the Provincial Department of Transport, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the South African National Parks (SANPARKS) to host a roadblock at Preston Park along the N10 route between Nanaga and Paterson
According to the SRVM’s Mayor, Solethu Lucas, “The operation aimed to promote road safety through routine checks, including the verification of drivers licences, driver fitness, vehicle roadworthiness, and thorough inspections for the transportation of illegal items ”
Over 100 vehicles were stopped during the operation for the above-mentioned checks, demonstrating the commitment to ensuring road safety standards
“Similar operations will continue as we approach the festive season, when many people will be travelling across the country to visit family and friends,” he added
The municipality encourages motorists to visit the Traffic Department in Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood) to ensure that their driving documents are in order, their vehicles are roadworthy, and any outstanding fines are paid to avoid inconvenience during this busy period
Fines can be paid using various payment methods for the convenience of all motorists
Drivers are also urged to exercise caution, take regular rest breaks, and adhere to all road safety regulations to ensure they reach their destinations safely Road safety remains a shared responsibility requiring cooperation from all road users
Over 100 vehicles were stopped and checked during the operation for the drivers’ documentation.
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SANRALrolloutR300millionto enhancehighwaysafety
SHANTI JAFTA
A MAJOR R300 million technological transformation is underway along national roads in the Eastern Cape, as the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) rolls out an extensive network of solar-powered concrete poles designed to revolutionise highway management and safety
According to SANRAL spokesperson, Lwando Mahlasela, these vandal-resistant installations, costing between R1 million and R1 5 million each, are being strategically positioned along key routes, including the N2 from Baywest to Coega, the R335 from N2 through Motherwell, and the R75 from N2 to Kariega “These are concrete poles, not steel or metal They are vandal-proof and long-lasting “The poles are therefore strong enough to carry solar panels, electronics boxes, and surveillance cameras,” Mahlasela told PE Express
Far more than simple lighting fixtures, these sophisticated poles form the backbone of SANRAL’s new Freeway Management System (FMS), equipped with CCTV cameras, electronic message boards, and advanced monitoring technology
The system has four core objectives:
Congestionmanagement
The system actively monitors traffic flow patterns through advanced camera technology and traffic detectors, identifying bottlenecks in real-time
This allows traffic management centres to implement dynamic responses such as adjusting traffic signal timing and deploying alternative route recommendations
Incidentidentificationandmanagement
Sophisticated surveillance cameras equipped with infrared technology can automatically detect when vehicles have stopped unexpectedly, accidents have occurred, or debris has fallen onto the roadway
This immediate detection capability means emergency responders can be dispatched within minutes, potentially saving lives through faster medical response
Real-timeinformationdissemination
Electronic message boards mounted on the poles provide motorists with up-to-the-minute information about road conditions, travel times, incidents ahead, and alternative routes
This information is simultaneously fed to traffic apps like Waze and Google Maps, SANRAL's website, and commercial radio stations
Securityandvandalismprevention
The continuous surveillance capability specifically targets copper theft and infrastruc-
RosedaleClinic reopenedafter102days
AFTER the Rosedale Clinic in Acacia Road, Kariega, was closed for just over 100 days, residents of Rosedale can now receive health care at their original clinic
In the interim, the clinic was operating from nearby temporary locations: the Tambo Multipurpose Centre and V G K Hall, serving as a community centre and church respectively
The original clinic was closed owing to the escalating gun violence in the area Ward 49 Councillor Georgen Miggels, who spearheaded the relocation and reopening of the clinic, said that the demands of the staff members had been met
UD Express previously published that the staff had demanded a safer working environment
The Department of Health spokesperson, Siyanda Manana, shared that “The staff wanted to be guaranteed safety That is the only guarantee they need; a SAPS mobile or satellite stationed out-
side the clinic ” Miggels confirmed that this demand was met by the department Miggels added that although the staff demanded armed security, the facility is gun-free; however, a SAPS patrol vehicle will be stationed at the clinic for the patients’ and staff’s safety SAPS spokesperson Captain André Beetge, confirmed that a SAPS Kamesh police vehicle will be in the area of Rosedale in light of continued crime incidents in the area
“It is not to be stationary at the clinic or near the clinic specifically, but it will be patrolling all the hotspots in Rosedale which include the clinic,” he said
“The patrol vehicle will also be stationary at four-way stops at the discretion of the visible policing commander when informed about crimes that are occurring in the area ” Beetge concluded, “SAPS continues to urge the clinic to have their own security deployed on their premises ”
MassapatrollieinNelsonMandelabaaibekampmisdaad
OP 17 en 18 Oktober het buurtwagte in die Nelson Mandelabaai aan ’n landwye massapatrollie deelgeneem wat deur AfriForum georganiseer is
Die doel van hierdie patrollie is om misdaad te bekamp, gemeenskapsveiligheid te versterk en samewerking tussen AfriForum-strukture, wetstoepassers en nooddienste te bevorder AfriForum se Mosel-buurtwag en Winterberg-plaaswag van Kariega was prominente deelnemers aan die patrollie, saam met buurtwagte van Walker Drive, Springfield Tudor/Springfield, Broadwood en Colches-
ter van Gqeberha ’n Totaal van 200 AfriForum-buurtwagpatrolleerders het aan die patrollie deelgeneem, terwyl altesaam 120 derdeparty rolspelers die organisasie ondersteun het Met 184 voertuie is 4 799 km gesamentlik afgelê Ander instansies wat aan dié AfriForum-patrollie deelgeneem het, was die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD), Citywide-sekuriteit, Atlas-sekuriteit en Relay-nooddienste Tydens die magsvertoning het gesertifiseerde opgeleide hommeltuig-vlieëniers van AfriForum en Citywide-sekuriteit ook hul moderne hommeltuie bekendgestel en aan die publiek gedemonstreer
Slegs 11 voorvalle, waaronder diefstal, openbare dronkenskap en brandstigting is gedurende die patrollie aangemeld, wat suksesvol deur die AfriForum-buurtwagte en die SAPD hanteer is Volgens Louis van der Vyver, AfriForum se distrikskoördineerder vir die Oos-Kaap, is die doel van die massapatrollie om die sigbaarheid van veiligheidsinstansies te verhoog en om samewerking tussen verskillende deelnemers in hierdie gebied te bevorder Van der Vyver sê verder dat die regering sy burgers se veiligheid in die steek laat Veiligheid het dus ’n aangeleentheid geword waar almal eienaarskap vir hul eie
Wearelookingforourfront-pageChristmasBaby
ENTRIES for the UD Express Christmas Baby competition 2025 are now open!
We are looking for a baby to grace the front page of the last edition of the year, which will be published on Thursday, 18 December The competition is for babies in the UD Express distribution area who are celebrating their first Christmas; therefore, babies who are entered need to be born after 25 December, 2024
ProDesign Photographers are once again this year’s official photography sponsor and will be photographing the winner for the front page, as well as taking family photographs during the front page shoot
Parents can enter their own photos, or if they would like to have professional photos taken at a special rate, they can take advantage of open studio days at ProDesign Photographers in Westering, Gqeberha Dates for the open days will be announced next week
To enter, parents need to complete a form that is available via a link on the UD Express Facebook page
Qualifying entries will be uploaded to our Christmas Baby 2025 album on the UD Express
Facebook page Allow at least one to two working days for entries to be reviewed and uploaded online
The competition is not a voting competition – the number of likes/reactions will not affect the outcome of the finalists A panel of judges will choose the winner of the competition
The closing date for entries is 16:00 on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 No late entries will be accepted
Howtoenter:
• A link to the competition will be available on our Facebook page. Look for "Enter now for Christmas Baby competition"
• Complete the form and upload your photo which should be at least 1MB in size and in jpg format
Competitionrules:
• Only babies who are celebrating their FIRST Christmas may enter
• Only babies who reside in the Kariega/Despatch/Nqweba (Kirkwood) area may enter
• Only entries received via the Christmas Baby form will be accepted
No photos that are posted on our Facebook timeline or inbox will be entered
• You may enter only once for the duration of the competition and only one photo per entrant will be allowed – choose your photo submission carefully No collages allowed
• Once a photo has been submitted, it cannot be swopped with another photo.
• Photos do not need to have a Christmas theme
• Entries open today 30 October and the competition ends on Tuesday, 2 December, at 16:00
• The winner will be rephotographed by Pro Design Photographers and these photos will be used on the front page The winner will also be photographed with his/her parents
Takenoteofthefollowing:
Baby s face needs to be clearly visible Avoid photos of the baby with a pacifier in his/her mouth
• The photo must be as recent as possible
• Baby needs to be fully clothed
• Baby needs to be alone in the photo (except in the case of twins triplets etc )
• The person entering the baby must be the parent/legal guardian or have permission from the
veiligheid moet neem
“AfriForum se landwye massapatrollie wys wat moontlik is wanneer gemeenskappe saam staan teen veiligheid In die Oos-Kaap het ons gesien hoe gewone burgers buitengewone dinge doen om hul gemeenskappe te beskerm en beveilig Gemeenskapsveiligheid is nie noodwendig afhanklik van groot strukture nie, maar elke individu wat bereid is om betrokke te raak Saam maak ons ’n tasbare verskil,” sluit Van der Vyver af AfriForum moedig die publiek aan om by hul naaste AfriForum-buurtwag aan te sluit Besoek www afriforumbuurtwag co za vir meer inligting
parent/legal guardian
For queries, send an email to udexpress@novusmedia co za and type “Christmas baby” in the subject line
For professional photo shoots by Pro Design Photographers, call 073 161 3176, send an email to liezel@ pro-design co za or follow them on Facebook
AtlasSecurityopensnewKariegabranch
ATLAS Security has officially opened its first satellite branch in Kariega on 1 November, marking an important milestone for the company and the community it serves
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Atlas Security's Brand Manager, Ryan Morris, celebrated the launch of the new branch located at Shop 3, 28 Van Der Stel Avenue in Van Riebeeck Hoogte, Kariega
This expansion comes on the back of Atlas Security being voted as the number one favourite local security company in the Kariega and Despatch area, a testament to the trust and support of the community
Speaking at the launch, Ryan Morris said, "Opening a branch here is about more than convenience; it's about commitment Weve
Atlas Security recently opened its first satellite branch in Kariega.
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FORM JJJ
DAMONS
The funeral service of the late BENNIE (49yrs) will take place on Saturday, 08/11/2025 at 10:30am from the JESUS RED EN GENEES
The funeral service of the late NADINE TANYA (34yrs) will take place on Saturday, 08/11/2025 at 10am from the ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH, CNR of CORMORANT & PAPEGAAI STREET, UITENHAGE. Deeply mourned by her family and friends
The Uitenhage Child and Family Welfare Society is requesting anyone with information with regards to the biological parents of a boy child born on 14/04/2020 in Uitenhage. Please contact contact Social worker: Ms. L. Petrus at 041 992 1486 or at the offices, 92 Cannon Street, Central, during office hours (08h00-16h30) To our knowledge , the reported biological parents of the child are Mr. Caslin Philander and Ms Selmonique Maarman from Uitenhage.
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deeds of Transfer Number T6540/1996CTN passed by THE EXECUTOR IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE
SALOMON STEPHANUS
SCHNETLER Estate Number 1299/94/3 in favour of ISABELLA ELIZABETH
S C H
y Number 310313 0023 00 4
Unmarried in respect of certain ERF 2744 DESPATCH IN THE AREA OF DESPATCH
TRANSITION COUNCIL, DIVISION OF UITENHAGE, PROVINCE OF EASTERN CAPE which has been lost or destroyed.
All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given notice in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of ST 3138/2012CTN passed by HARRY PATRICK DOWLING, identity number 470211 5012 087 married out of community of property favour of Verencia Dowling, identity number 480731 0008 085 unmarried. A 33 33% share of a Unit consisting of In respect of certain Section No 16 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No SS 405/1993 in the scheme known as FLORENCE COURT
BOEDELS:
Estate Number 5423/2020
In the Estate of the late MARY-ANN JACOBS Died on 16 OCTOBER 2017 Identity Number 580813 0244 08 1 Address 12 PATRYS STREET, UITENHAGE. Creditors and Debtors in the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claim and to pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 (Thirty) days of publication hereof.
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22SAkampioenestoeiopDespatch
HANNES SCHOEMAN
ALTESAAM 22 Suid-Afrikaanse stoeikampioene gaan op Saterdag, 8 November, in die Ernest Swanepoel-saal op Despatch in aksie by die Oostelike Provinsie se jaarlikse kampioenskappe wees
Dit bied die plaaslike sterre die kans aan om hul talente voor hul tuisskare uit te stal Algoapark, wat weer die kampioenskappe sal oorheers, word deur ’n sterk span van 17 nasionale kampioene verteenwoordig
Dié klub se groot trekpleister is waarskynlik
Deoleen Stuurman, wat ’n paar weke gelede haar derde SA titel agtereenvolgens gewen het
Vir Despatch sal net drie van sy sewe kam-
pioene op die mat wees omdat hulle nie beskikbaar is nie Despatch se verteenwoordigers is Danielle Jordan, Nicoleen Verwey, Lihle Thandani en Tiffany van Niekerk
Danie Fourie en Danie Els sal net toeskouers wees omdat daar nie ’n afdeling vir meesters by die OP-kampioenskappe is nie Dan is Hanko Stander weens werkverpligtinge nie beskikbaar nie
Deoleen Stuurman van Algoapark is ’n driemalige SA kampioen
Die Uitenhage-klub se twee SA kampioene, Ronell Booysen is op Sunshine Laerskool op Kariega
Stoei in die OP is van hoogstaande gehalte en die provinsie staan gereeld by SA kampioenskappe sy man teen van die sterker en groter provinsies Die aksie begin om 09:00 en toegang is gratis
Tiffany van Niekerk (regs) is een van Despatch en die Laerskool Sonop se nasionale kampioene wat die toeskouers sal wil vermaak FOTO’S: VERSKAF
DPTigerstameMuirLions
DANIEL Pienaar Technical High School cricket recently had a good weekend on the cricket field with wins for all their teams that played against Muir College
DP’s first team had a comfortable victory in the 20-over fixture After restricting Muir to 86/6 in 20 overs, DP knocked off the score in the 13th over to win by 8 wickets In the 50-over match, DP dominated throughout the day After being sent in to bat in overcast conditions, DP scored 303/8 in 50 overs and bowled Muir out for 60, securing a victory by 243 runs
Summarisedscores:
1stXIT20:
Muir 86/6 in 20 overs
Jordan Botha 3 overs,14 runs,3 wickets
DP 87/2 in 12 5 overs
Lukhangele Mashologu 22,not out
Sachin Coetzee 21,not out
DP won by 8 wickets
1stXI-50overs:
DP 303/8 in 50 overs
Owam Malika 80
Sachin Coetzee 77
Muir 60 all out in 21 overs
Sachin Coetzee 5 overs,6 runs,3 wickets
Luwaan October 6 overs,17 runs,3 wickets
Tylo Maleiba 6 overs 21 runs 3 wickets
DP won by 243 runs
2ndXI-50overs:
DP 207 all out in 351 overs
Zade Sterley 35
Ronaldo Tilana 34
Keanu Muller 31
Muir 111 all out in 384 overs
Stiaan van As 9 overs,21 runs,4 wickets
Kyle Campbell 7 overs,12 runs,2 wickets
DP won by 96 runs
U15A-50overs:
DP 343 all out in 324 overs
Jordan Botha 75
Ethan Marais 68
Muir 112 all out in 193 overs
Jordan January 6 3 overs 18 runs 5 wickets
Jordan Botha 6 overs,22 runs,5 wickets
DP won by 231 runs
14A-30overs:
Muir 120 all out in 21 overs
Carlisle Maree 4 overs,17 runs,3 wickets
DP 122/9 in 17 overs
Carlisle Maree 49
DP won by 1 wicket
HANNES SCHOEMAN
DESPATCH se rolbalklub het Saterdag ’n nederlaag gely teen Jeffreysbaai in die Novice Trips-kompetisie wat op die kusdorp plaasgevind het
Dit was ’n bitter pil om te sluk vir die klub wat die gewilde kompetisie al vier keer gewen het en gehoop het om hul vyfde titel te verower
Anna Minnie en Wouter Minnie het Despatch met trots verteenwoordig en ’n uitstekende vertoning gelewer Saam met Christo Grobler van Jeffreysbaai het hierdie gedugte drietal die gasheerspan deurgaans onder druk geplaas en tot die einde toe ’n ware stryd gelewer
Ten spyte van Despatch se ervaring en vorige suksesse in hierdie kompetisie, het Jeffreysbaai se span - bestaande uit Douglas Hilder, Johan Vermeulen en Johan Longland - hulle eerste oorwinning behaal na agt jaar van gasheerskap
“Ons het geweet dis nie maklik nie, maar ons het geglo ons kan weer wen,” het ’n teleurgestelde
Despatch-ondersteuner gesê Die klub sal nou moet hergroepeer en volgende jaar 2026 weer mik na daardie gesogte vyfde titel
Die Uitenhage-rolbalklub se span van Erich van Niekerk, Annebel van Niekerk en Michael Londt het die derde plek behaal
In beter nuus vir Despatch het drie van hul spelers - Jonathan Knox, Christian Knox en Luke Hermans - die OP-span gehaal vir die
(Moth) en Kyle Ward (Walmer). Wicus en Divan Botha, albei van Despatch, was afwesig
o 25, o 18 en o 15-proewe wat die afgelope naweek plaasgevind het Hulle sal saam met Wicus Botha en Divan Botha die span versterk, met
Venuechangefororganrecital
concert organist and organ builder Salvatore Pronestì and local organist Liesel Murphy will be performing at the NG Kerk Uitenhage-Moedergemeente on 11 November at 19:00
NG-Kerk Uitenhage-Oos was the original venue of this recital, but it has been moved to the Moedergemeente
Don't miss these two musical minds in action at the NG Kerk Uitenhage-Moedergemeente
VyftoekenningsvirDylan
laasgenoemde drie wat hul eerste verskyning vir die span sal maak Wicus het verlede jaar reeds die OP se o 18-span verteenwoordig
Die OP se o.26-span is: Arthur Langley (OP Rolbal), Reece Stone (Westview), Hein Carlo Smith (Uitenhage), Christian Knox (Despatch), Luke Hermans (Despatch), Jonathan Knox (Despatch), LJ Wentzel
Despatch het die tweede plek ingeneem met Christo Grobler (Jeffreysbaai), Anna Minnie en Wouter Minnie Regs is ’n verteenwoordiger van die Kelston-groep, een van die borge. FOTO’S: VERSKAF
DP’s first team. At the back are, from left, Tylo Maleiba, Sachin Coetzee (captain), Ruan Oliphant, Lukhangele Mashologu and Ethan Marais. In the middle are Zarier Sirkhotte (Head of Sport), Elandré van Vuuren, Carlisle Maree, Luwaan October and Zaahidah Sorkhotte (Coach). In front are Owam Malika, Cole Muller and Ronaldo Tilana. PHOTO: SUPPLIED