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Church leads women celebration with music and poetry NCEBA DLADLA ST JOHN’s Methodist Church in Central, Port Elizabeth celebrated the eve of the National Women’s Day in style with an innovative fundraising event dubbed “Out of the Box Experience” held at the Feathermarket Hall on Monday evening. The event, which saw the mingling of art, poetry and gospel music was the initiative of woman activist, musician, poet and social commentator Lelethu Mahambehlala, better known in showbiz as PoeticSoul. UWFM’s Nomonde Vakalisa takes the cue from women of the Bible who played their role in the Kingdom of God.
Billed were the darlings of South African gospel music Bethusile Mcinga, Dumi Mkokstad and other local stars like Mahambehlala who provided good music, poetry and drama (monologue). “It was my way of giving back to the church. I wanted to take the church to the community and that we celebrate our arts in giving back to God,” said Mahambehlala, adding that women should take their rightful place in society in honour of those women and struggle icons who marched against dompases on 9 August, 60 years ago. Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter and producer Nomonde Vakalisa exhorted women to support and encourage one another. “Women, learn to work together. Support and encourage one another and do not cast stones at other women. Every one of us has a place in the Kingdom of God, each with her own vision and role to play,” said Vakalisa who does “Im-
Port Elizabeth’s latest sensation Legato who won the inaugural SABC TV music competition “Sing Off”, rendered their smooth sounds to celebrate women with St John’s Methodist Church on Monday. PHOTO: NCEBA DLADLA
vuselelo” from 7-9 on Sundays and Iqonga leVangeli, a gospel show from 10pm to 12 midnight every Tuesday as well as produce “LelikaYehova ihlabathi nenzaliseko yalo” a women’s Thursday programme presented by veteran Nomthunzi Vuza aka Mama kaMa-Asi. Vakalisa said Mary and Elizabeth, the moth-
ers of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist who heralded the Son of God’s coming, did not have jealous for each other. “They supported and encouraged each other, treating each other with respect, knowing that each had her own calling and purpose,” said Vakalisa.
Camp honours top Eastern Cape maths and accounting learners Physical Science: Xabiso Ncanywa, Sangoni Senior Secondary School, Lusikisiki District Maths: Mzudumile Kaizer, Gobe Comprehensive High School, Butterworth District
REPORTER INSTEAD of sleeping late and watching TV all day, 800 of the Eastern Cape’s top performing Grade 12 learners recently gave up a week of their school holiday to take part in the Thuthuka development camp in Port Elizabeth and Mthatha. This initiative, run by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, culminated in two special award ceremonies where six learners were crowned the brightest maths, science and accounting learners in the province. The province’s two Thuthuka Development Camps were held at the Sumcay Camping Centre in Despatch and Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha Campus during the July school holidays. The camps were marked not only by the enthusiasm of the attending learners, but by the dedication, sacrifice and infectious energy of the camp leaders. These leaders were made up of Thuthuka Bursary Fund recipients currently undergoing their university studies across the country and other individuals from the education space that are passionate about youth development.
Gugu Makhanye (left), the Senior Executive for Transformation and Growth at SAICA, presenting Anele Goniwe of Funda High School in Whittlesea with the top maths learner award at the Port Elizabeth camp. It is this passion and dedication to giving back that saw the camp leaders steer and inspire 800 independent and gifted young minds to seeing their full potential and beginning the work to fulfil it. During the camps, learners from disadvantaged communities around the province received additional support in mathematics, communication, science, accounting, career guidance and life skills. On the last day of each camp, the SAICA and the Eastern Cape Department of Education
Learners at the Awards ceremony, where the Eastern Cape’s top students in mathematics, science and accounting were honoured. congratulated the following learners for achieving top marks:
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“These week-long Thuthuka camps are important events as they combine tutorials in key subjects, together with career guidance and soft skills development such as responsible leadership, team work, etc., all of which are designed to help learners at the camps deal with the challenges that young people face today,” explains SAICA Project Director for Transformation, Lwando Bantom. However, the real significance of these camps is seen, not only in the amount of confidence learners gain during the week, but also when you review the matric results of the learners who attend the camps, Bantom reveals. This is because “our records indicate that many of the learners who attend these provincially-run camps each year make it onto the country’s top matric learner list.” It is for this reason that these annual camps continue to have the support of the Eastern Cape Department of Education which, like SAICA, is actively working to improve the educational standards of maths, science and accounting for disadvantaged learners in the province.
Westering High shines in Ipi Ntombi musical at Savoy Theatre NCEBA DLADLA THE response of the crowds who watched the South African musical Ipi Ntombi presented by Westering High School at the Savoy Theatre in Adockvale last week, was very positive.
Church members singing during the baby’s baptism were, from left, Masande Nkengana, Zipho Dladla and Sinovuyo Blackie. PHOTO:
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The learners were given a standing ovation for their interpretation of the historic work of mother and daughter Bertha Egnos and Gail Lakiar which was penned in 1974 and performed on many international stages. “That’s a fantastic show! I enjoyed it,” said Christopher Frank (47) of Malabar. “Ipi Ntombi was a top hit during our time.
It is still good. I enjoyed it like the first time,” said 62 year old Trevor Schroeder. The elderly citizen added that he was reminded of his days when they enjoyed weddings and discos. Denise Lentoor (61) of Westering came to watch her granddaughter Tarryn Newton in Grade 12 perform and thought that the show
The village woman tells the story of the warrior who leaves home to search for greener pastures in eGoli (Johannesburg). PHOTO: NCEBA DLADLA
was excellent. “It’s a wonderful show. All these children are talented,” said Leigh-ann Oosthuizen (43) of Sunridge Park. Westering High Grade 12 learner Lukhanyiso Gavu (11) was “blown away. I am a student at the school but did not expect this. They are very good.”
The warrior (James Smith) marries his sweet heart from the village played by (Nwabisa Vatyana). The Reverend is Snelitha Hewana.
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Municipal elections: Now it’s time for coalition talks ROSLYN BAATJIES WHILE the DA’s Athol Trollip did not want to comment over the weekend over the party’s coalition partners, there were plenty of rumours going around that the UDM’s leader in Nelson Mandela Bay, Mongameli Bobani, could be the new deputy mayor of the Metro. The DA, which won 57 of the 120 seats in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) needs 4 for an outright majority. The ANC has 50 seats, the EFF six and the UDM two, while COPE, the United Front, the Patriotic Alliance, the ACDP and the AIC each won one seat in Wednesday’s municipal elections. “The discussions are taking place. I cannot say anything at this time,” Trollip said on Sunday. Bobani was also not willing to say more than the fact that coalition discussions were handled at national level. The United Front confirmed that the DA approached them on Friday with regard to a coalition in Nelson Mandela Bay metro. Khusta Mtsila confirmed on Sunday, however, that not only the DA, but also the ANC have approached the United Front in this regard. “With who we will be working together, will depend on the other party’s principles and policies. “We serve a specific constituency and we cannot compromise on our policies and identity. An agreement with these parties must include this,” said Mtsila. Marlon Daniels of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), a party who campaigns for the people of the northern areas, said they are willing
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to work together with any party in a coalition government. “I do not want comment on this, but yes, we are in discussions,” he added. According to him the PA will hold a media conference this week over the coalition issue.
Trollip said on Friday to the media and on Saturday to DA supporters that they have been in discussions with the UDM (two seats) with regard to a coalition. Bantu Holomisa, UDM-leader, confirmed on Thursday in Pretoria that Mmusi Maimane, DA leader, has approaced him as coalition partner.
Khwezi Ntshenyana, COPE leader in NMBM, also said coalition discussions take place at national level. “We therefore have to wait from directives from our national leaders,” he said. The ANC on Sunday did not react to questions about the party’s coalition discussions.
Eastern Cape Women Farmers Awards at Coega Village today NCEBA DLADLA EASTERN Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane will award the best female farmers in the province today (Wednesday) 10th August. The annual Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards will be held at Coega Village near Motherwell in Port Elizabeth starting at 2pm.
“MEC Qoboshiyane will use the awards ceremony to announce his Department’s new strategy to commercialize the province’s agriculture to create jobs, hand over a token of appreciation to business woman Gloria Serobe, for her contribution to agriculture in the province, challenge successful businesswomen and the agriculture sector to develop a programme aimed at empowering women in agriculture,” the MEC’ spokesperson Mvusiwekhaya Sicwetsha
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perspective, added Bezuidenhout. The APD aims to get 120 local high-flyers to come on board. These business and public sector participants each donate R5000 to take part in Spar Wheelchair Wednesday, and these donations will ultimately translate into 120 wheelchairs which will go to needy beneficiaries. The 5 years of the initiative’s existence will see a total of 500 needy people receiving wheelchairs. “One of the major factors that prohibit persons with disabilities from integrating and functioning normally within society is the issue of reasonable accommodation,” Bezuidenhout explained. “It is to this end that we have devised this awareness campaign. The SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday initiative will once again challenge the mindset of the decision-makers within society and help to bring about an unprecedented paradigm shift in the way persons with disabilities are treated.” The initiative has the support of naming sponsor SPAR, which has contributed “extensively” to the campaign. “It is with much gratitude that we acknowledge the financial assistance of SPAR for their continued assistance in sustaining the project. We also acknowledge the assistance of our other sponsors who have come on board,” added Bezuidenhout. August 10, being week 1 of the campaign, will see 25 eager participants gather at the a Spar store for the start of their 4-hour challenge. “To ensure that the participants get the maximum effect we will be strapping their feet together,” said Bezuidenhout.
said. Nelson Mandela Bay District will be represented by Nonceba Moyo of KwaMagxaki and Nobubele Mzozoyana of Zwide Township, both in Port Elizabeth. Moyo’s Home Garden provides vegetables and fruit trees for consumption while Mzozoyana’s Cooperative does sewing and supply different items to schools and corporates. “From what we’ve been seeing during the
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could be a gateway for me to someday have my own business – perhaps owning my own coffee shop.” Brewing the perfect coffee was not something Ntunte anticipated growing up. “Here I am. I’m proudly a barista,” she said. “My favourite coffee to make is a flat white. It’s where I can express the love that I have for coffee, and make art [in the foam].” Ntunte said her family was excited about her prospects with a major national brand. “They are very excited because vide e caffè is a major brand. My friends are always asking me questions, and I’m teaching them about coffee,” she said. Sonwabo said her involvement with Ubuntu had come thanks to a recommendation from a friend. “This training has been addictive. At first I didn’t know much about coffee, but as we trained it was great fun and I have learned a lot,” she said. Baywest Mall marketing manager Chris Hutchings said the vide e caffè brand was a perfect fit for the mall. “The franchise vide e caffè is synonymous with good coffee, a great atmosphere and smiling, energised baristas. It’s something that is a natural fit for the Baywest family,” he said. “It is an honour for Baywest to be able to give a platform to vital community-minded organisations such as Ubuntu, which unearth the talent in their students, who otherwise might not have been given the opportunity to study.”
THE rise of a coffee culture in South Africa has seen the proliferation of popular coffee outlets such as vide e caffè, which recently opened its second store in Port Elizabeth, at Baywest Mall. Among the energetic baristas at the new vide e caffè are Pumlani Notshulwana (23), Zipozetu Ntunte (19) and Siyamthanda Sonwabo (18), who have something in common – they were trained by non-profit organisation Ubuntu Education Fund. The organisation’s holistic approach to health, education and psychosocial support aims to uplift individuals who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. According to the organisation, its students progress academically at twice the rate of their peers and are almost 50% more likely to graduate from secondary school than their classmates. Notshulwana, Ntunte and Sonwabo were trained under the organisation’s Ubuntu Pathways job readiness programme, which was launched in 2013. “I never imagined that I would be a barista,” said Notshulwana. “I got to hear of the Ubuntu training programme through my grandmother. She had been helped by the organisation when my older sister got sick.” “Growing up, I never knew what a barista was, but as we underwent training, it became my passion,” said Notshulwana. “I have a business mind, and I feel this
Baristas at the newlyopened Baywest Mall vide e caffè (from left) Zipozetu Ntunte, 19, Siyamthan da Sonwabo, 18 and Pumlani Notshulwana, 23 are excited to be part of a national coffee brand, thanks to training by the Ubuntu Education Fund. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Zonke Spar celebrates 10 years in Motherwell community NCEBA DLADLA ZONKE Super Spar in NU9, Motherwell, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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of armed robberies, which has resulted in the death of an employee and the injury of another. He said the company and its employees had been working with members of the community, gaining strength day by day to continue serving the community of Motherwell. “Today we mark the 10th year in the community and we are so proud of that! We have achieved a lot,” he said. Among these achievements are being crowned Training Store of the Year for three consecutive years (2009 to 2011) and the Most Improved Store in 2012. “This year we have hosted graduates for the Workplace Skills Programme in conjunction with W&RSETA. “We have also engaged in many charity activities in all areas – sports, education, the elderly – to name a few. Klette said he humbly thanked loyal customers for keeping them in business all these years. He also thanked the Spar management and the dedicated team of employees.
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Enter now for Miss Matric Dance TANYA VAN ZYL THE Port Elizabeth Express Miss Matric Dance competition is back and we are again looking to crown the new Miss Matric Dance for 2016. Local matric girls who attended their matric dance can now start entering our competition and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes. We don’t want to let the cat out of the bag just yet, but there are
some great prizes up for grabs this year. This year we are again looking for the matric girl who has the complete look to become our third Miss Matric Dance. Entrants will be judged on their overall look – including the dress, hair, make-up and accessories – so be sure to send a photo where the judges can clearly get the complete picture. A panel of judges will choose nine
(9) finalists at the end of the competition. The judges will also choose 10 wildcard entries and the public will have to vote for their favourite wildcard, who will make up the 10th finalist for this year’s Miss Matric Dance. To enter matric girls can upload their photos either on our website at www.pe-express.co.za or they can upload it on our Miss Matric Dance competition page, which can be found on our Facebook page (PE Express Newspaper). No photos that are posted on our timeline or photos that are e-mailed to us will be accepted.
Entries close on October 31 at 8pm. A full set of rules can be viewed on our website or Facebook page. Note: If you are struggling to find the competition on your phone or tablet, open your internet browser (eg. Internet Explorer or Google Chrome), go to Facebook and request the desktop version (not the mobile version). You should now see the full page and can enter the competition. The competition page does not show on the Facebook app on your phone or tablet.
The first entry received was from Joselyn Chetty from Westering High School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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High-end brands banded together for unique upper level shopping experience BAYWEST Mall has announced the launch of Fashion Boulevard – a new campaign by the mall which is set to create greater awareness of the world-class fashion housed on its upper level. Launched this month, Fashion Boulevard is accompanied by the presence of giant arches located at each of the escalators. Each arch bears all the brands to be found on the upper level – including the firsts of the city, such as Factorie, G-Star RAW, L’Occitane and SODA Bloc, among others. Fashion Boulevard joins the mall’s successful Fun Factory entertainment zone, and Food Court restaurant area.
To help shoppers enjoy Fashion Boulevard even more, Baywest Mall is running a #Spend2Win campaign, which sees those shoppers who spend R350 or more at any of the upper level stores eligible to win R2 000 in Baywest vouchers. There will be monthly prize draws until December. “All shoppers need to do is SMS ‘Baywest’ and their store of purchase to 33451,” said Baywest marketing manager, Chris Hutchings. “They need to retain their slip of purchase for verification, and will be eligible for the draw for R2 000 in vouchers for that month. It’s that easy!” Hutchings said the firsts for Baywest would continue to come, with
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ANIKA DE BEER A LOCAL struggling artist recently won the first ever PeGotBars Rapping Competition that was held on Facebook. Scott Geduld, also known as ScottyG (19), is now a recognised artist owing to a Facebook competition hosted by music producer, Hein Bosman. Bosman first announced the competition on May 16 on his Facebook page, stating that the aim is to give exposure to Port Elizabeth talent. He produced two beats for the competition. The contestants had to choose between them and record a rap in Bosman’s studio. Entry cost R120, which included one hour of recording time. The winner of the competition got to release their rap song as their own, along with another to be produced and recorded by Bosman. On June 29, all submissions were uploaded to Facebook and the voting process began.
Scott Geduld won the first ever PeGotBars Rapping Competition held on Facebook. PHOTO:SUPPLIED The song that got the most Likes would be the winner. Scott was announced victorious on July 22. He has just released his first single, “Competition”, which is available for download at music.theblacksmithed.com/download/competition. He is also now working on his first album. Other talented Port Elizabethans should be on the lookout as the next PeGotBars competition will take place sometime this month.
‘Fantastic’ feast for the eyes now open REPORTER ART lovers can enjoy a visual art treat with the “Fantastic” art exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s Bird Street Art Gallery. The exhibition, hosted by the NMMU Department of Visual Arts in conjunction with the University of Cape Town’s Michaelis Art Gallery, is running until August 18. Curated by art historian, Dr Nomusa Makhubu, and fine artist, Nkule Mabaso, the exhibition features work by artists such as Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, Zina Saro-Wiwa, Aida Muluneh and Dineo Bobape. With terms such as ‘supernatural’, ‘magic’ and ‘fetish’, the visual arts showcase brings together a diverse mix of African artists using photography, illustration, animation and video to illustrate the fantastic. NMMU art and design principal lecturer Mary Duker said, “The exhibition, Fantastic, seeks to reignite critical thought about the fantastic
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Comrades runner also Learner transporters give excels in sport of the mind Elufefeni soccer team a boost NCEBA DLADLA
THE proverbial statement that “a prophet is not recognised at home” rings true for national draughts champion Thembinkosi Hambiyana. Hambiyana (43) of Motherwell has won Gauteng colours and the National Draughts Federation Championship in his many years of involvement in the mind game. He says he has beaten the best in the game, but little of his involvement is known in Nelson Mandela Bay. “I am well known in Gauteng because the sport is huge that side.” He said he had left PE in 1995 to take part in draughts championships in Gauteng and had been impressed with the manner in which the sport was held in high regard in the city of gold. “Luckily I have relatives who stayed in Dobsonville. I asked if I could stay with them to pursue my dream of being a national champion in the sport, and they agreed,” Hambiyana said. His immense understanding of the game and its rules belies his claim to have left school at eMsengeni Primary in Zwide. “I didn’t like school. I spent most of the time playing draughts. I now realise the huge mistake that I made, so I want to go back to schools to teach the game to the children because it can help them think fast to solve problems,” said Hambiyana. He reads books on the game and talks freely about trunks, variations and alphabets and moves like Cross, Dundee, Glasgow and Will of the Wisp.
Asked whether he was aware of the existence of the Nelson Mandela Bay Draughts Association, Hambiyana said he is working with the structure. “I took some of the draughtboards they received from the metro municipality and started teaching at a few schools,” he said. A fitness fanatic, Hambiyana spends his free time running. He has already taken part in six Comrades Marathons and has an equal number of silver medals to show for it. “I love sports,” he said.
Motherwell’s Thembinkosi Hambiyana showing his passion for draughts and marathon running. PHOTO:NCEBA DLADLA
Ncedo Senior Secondary wins SAFA Motherwell Schools Kay Motsepe eliminations SELBY MADIKANE NCEDO Senior Secondary School (SSS) will represent SAFA Motherwell Schools in the SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay School Kay Motsepe regional eliminations after they thumped their neighbours, Mfesane SSS, 5-1 in the finals that were played at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Friday. Ncedo SSS showed that they meant business when they drubbed Soqhayisa SSS 3-1 in the semi-finals. It was a do-or-die clash when Mfesane SSS won 6-5 on a sudden death call over Vulumzi SSS. Ncedo SSS applied immense pressure to Mfesane SSS from the word go in the finals. The referee failed to give a red card to a Mfesane SSS defender, but Ncedo SSS scored from a penalty spot courtesy of Xhantilomzi Meki. Sakhekile Guzuba, of Ncedo SSS, scored the second goal after he delivered a thunderous shot. Guzuba then scored his second goal which increased Ncedo’s lead to 3-0. Meki scored his second goal to put Ncedo SSS 4-0 ahead.
The job was not yet completed as Thabo Manyathi sent a long range volley that beat Mfesane SSS goalkeeper, who was off his goal line. Ncedo SSS lead 5-0 for a while until Mfesane SSS left footed talented player, Aviwe Vani, scored his school’s spectacular consolation goal.
FOUR teams organised a juniors challenge that pulled many children in to watch their sides taking each other on at the Motherwell NU 9 Stadium B Field on Saturday. The challenge was organised by Tomorrow Stars, Channel Porto, Young Madrid and the Golden Killers and was played by the u/13 and u/15 teams. It was decided according to a straight knockout system. The future stars played their hearts out, and kept the fans on their feet. In the u/13 semi-finals, Tomorrow Stars defeated Young Madrid 2-1, while Channel
GOOD Samaritans came to the rescue of the Elufefeni Primary School girls’ soccer team when they donated 11 pairs of soccer boots and shin guards to them last Wednesday. The generous donation was made possible by two bus transporters of learners – Zolisa Ndziba (who owns Zoe Ndzuba Bus) and Songezo Mpanda. Ndziba and Mpanda transport the Elufefeni learners who reside in Motherwell NU 11, NU 12, NU 29 and NU 30, to and from the school on a daily basis. Elufefeni Sport Manager and Soccer Coach, Liziwe Kate, told the Indaba Express that she askedthe two bus
owners to sponsor some soccer boots for her girls’ U/13 team. Kate said, “I explained to the two gentlemen that our girls who play soccer did not have boots. I told them that these girls have to borrow boots from the boys. Sometimes they kick the ball with their school shoes or bare feet. I am very proud that these girls will be able to wear boots when they are playing. “The donation has boosted the morale of my girls’ team. It has attracted more girls to play soccer. The two bus owners have added value to our school. The two gentlemen are ploughing back into the community. I am very thankful to them,” said Kate.
Songezo Mpanda (far left) and Zolisa Ndzuba with the Elufefeni girls’ soccer team, their manager Nonyame ko Vapi (far right) and head coach LIziwe Kate. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Spectacular basketball games played SELBY MADIKANE THE Nelson Mandela Bay Basketball Association (NMBBA) hosted spectacular league games at Raymond Mhlaba Indoor Sport Centre in Motherwell NU 4 on Sunday. The PE Comets B was given soft points after the New Brighton Knights failed to honour their game.
The NMMU Madibaz showed their fighting spirit when they demolished the Expandables 74-47. It was a do-or-die clash when the PE Comets overcame the Spartans 82-76. In a women’s game, the NMMU Madibaz seemed to have run short of Madibaz magic when they went down 47-17 to the Rhodes Titans. The PE Comets secured a well-deserved 35-23 win against the NMMU Madibaz.
Schools receive soccer and netball kit INDABA REPORTER THREE Port Elizabeth primary schools were the proud recipients of soccer and netball kit donated by Dedisa Peaking Power recently.
Mfesane player, Yamkela Khangela (left), gets past Ncedo defender, Thabo Manyathi in Friday’s game. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
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Porto hammered Golden Killers 5-0 in their one-sided semi-finals. Tomorrow Stars, who were the hot favourites, did not let their supporters down when they drubbed Channel Porto 4-1 in the finals. In the u/15 semi-finals sparks were produced. Tomorrow Stars overcame Golden Killers 3-1. Young Madrid lost to Channel Porto 2-1. In the finals, the game had to be decided by a penalty shootout after Porto shared a 1-1 draw with Tomorrow Stars. Porto won 3-1 in the penalty lottery. ; The Tomorrow Stars FC U/15 team.
As part of their CSI initiatives, Dedisa Peaking Power identified BJ Mnyanda Primary in Kwazakhele, Charles Duna Primary in New Brighton and Seyisi Primary in Kwazakhele as recipients. Dedisa Peaking Power is an electricity generation peaking power plant at the Coega IDZ and commenced operating in Octo-
ber last year. It will generate and sell power to Eskom for the next 15 years. In attendance were Dedisa Peaking Power representatives Xola Stock (chief financial officer), James Classen (facilities manager) and Jabulile Motlhako (community liaison officer) as well as representatives from the Eastern Cape Department of Education and members of the school governing bodies. The principal of Seyisi Primary School, Kitazi Nontsele, said they had been invited to a tournament in Grahamstown, so the kits had come at just the right time.
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Bay boxers double booked in must-win fights NCEBA DLADLA PORT Elizabeth boxing mentor Caiphus Ntante is between a rock and a hard place. His two charges at Caiph Camp, the South African (SA) Female Junior Lightweight champion Nozipho Bell and Masixole Botile, a middleweight pugilist are booked to fight on the same date, Saturday 27 August in East London and Johannesburg, respectively. Bell, who is the only national boxing champion in Nelson Mandela Bay currently, will put her title on the line against mandatory challenger Rushda Mallick of the Western Cape over 10 rounds. Botile, who has been dropped in the Top 10 ratings in the Supermiddleweight divi-
sion, will square off with Gauteng’s 4th ranked SA contender Barend van Rooyen over eight rounds. “We are double booked but because the two fights are that important for my two boxers we’ll take both of them,” said Ntante. Botile, with 13 fights – four wins all by Knock Out and nine losses – lost on points to East London’s Yanga Pethani in a contest for the vacant Eastern Cape Middleweight title in his last fight. He must beat van Rooyen, a veteran of 27 fights, who turned professional in 1998. Van Rooyen, with 22 wins (2KOs), four losses and a single draw lost against SA Middleweight champion Christopher Buthelezi in his last fight. He argued, “Botile’s fight against van
Rooyen will give my assistant trainer, Herbie Booysen an opportunity to stand on his own so that he could gain his confidence as a trainer while I shall go to East London to man Bell’s corner against the unbeaten Mallick,” said Ntante. Mallick won two and drew one in three outings as a pro while the champion from Walmer Township, has a record of six fights, 4 wins, a single stalemate and a loss.
; Hard in training to defend her SA Female Junior Lightweight title is Walmer’s Nozipho Bell (left) with her mentor Caiphus Ntante. Bell faces Rushda Mallick of the Western Cape in East London on Saturday 27 August. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Palace draws with SUBS SELBY MADIKANE IT was a do-or-die clash when Crystal Palace shared a 1-1 draw with SUBS during their Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Build It Premier League clash at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Saturday. The SUBS lanky striker, Athenkosi Mpati, was tightly marked by Palace’s young defender, Thamsanqa Smith. Smith, who was the man of the match, also closed SUBS’ experienced Lwando Nkohla on many occasions. Palace goalkeeper, Luvuyo Bavuma, pulled a brilliant save from a powerful close range header by Mpati. SUBS goalkeeper, Vuyolwethu Fonya, also showed the spectators that it was not a fluke for him to be goalkeeper with his world class save when Palace mid-fielder, Nkosiyethu Nzelani, fired a salvo. Late in the second half SUBS finally broke the deadlock when Nkohla drove home a beautiful goal to the far post with Bavuma
well beaten. SUBS’ joy was, however, short-lived, because Palace defender, Onesimo Maxengwana, delivered a long range shot that passed Fonya, who was not at his goal line. The final score was 1-1 after both sides played their hearts out. Young Romans went from trailing 2-0 to beat Motherwell United 3-2. Manchester United defeated Manchester FC 2-0 while Milan Stars overcame the FC Angels 2-1. Tomorrow Stars, who are the league title contenders, were led into a goalless draw by Valencia. Shining Stars’ head coach, Roger Klaas, and his technical team heaved a sigh of relief after their side, whose results have improved in the last few games, secured a welldeserved 3-0 win over Young Tigers. Real Strikers, who had escaped relegation zone, conquered Royal Bucks 2-1. Young Madrid devastated Liverpool 2-1 while Highland Spurs thumped Real Aces 5-0.
Crystal Palace defender, Thamsanqa Smith, and SUBS striker, Athenkosi Mpati, compete for the ball. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Aces make history after 38 years
ZWIFA President, Chippa Quntu, and his General Secretary, Phakamile Daca, present a trophy to the Golden Aces skipper, Tebogo Kukame. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
GOLDEN Aces made history when they won the Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA) Ntando Tours and the Transport Premier League Cup for the first time since their inception 38 years ago. Aces came to the game with guns blazing and defeated their hoodoo team, Real Crusaders, 3-0 in their deciding game. The side that exerted pressure on Aces was Zwide Pirates who overcame Swartkops United 3-0. Pirates became the log leaders for 90 minutes, but their hopes of winning the prestigious league trophy were dashed by Aces. In the 15th minute Aces’ left wing, Sinethemba Kilibe, sent a nifty cross to Givemore Manuella whose shot beat the Saders goalkeeper, Khanyiso Majikela. Saders took the game to Aces, but they could not beat Aces’ seasoned goalkeeper, Thando Barthez Mthimkhulu. In the 40th minute Aces increased their lead to 2-0 when Siyabonga July drove home a powerful header that beat Majikela. Saders were nearly rewarded with a shot after Maliviwe Msila’s shot from the set piece was parried by Mthimkhulu in the 50th minute. Kilibe scored a beautiful goal in the 70th minute after he noticed that Majikela was off his line. Saders finished the game with 10 men following a red card that was given to Songezo
Mpambani in the 75th minute. Aces Head Coach, Ndumiso Jomo Jaji, was visibly elated with his team who have been making their preparations for this win since December 28 in 2015. Jaji said, “We started early with our preparations. Our boys did us proud. Our victory is attributed to discipline, dedication and determination. These players have indeed made history. Our club has never won any league trophy since it was established in 1978. Our side deserves an accolade because they worked very hard to win a most important trophy. “I want to thank the entire club supporters for supporting the boys. We have quality players who will represent ZWIFA during SAFA NMB Regional League Promotional Playoffs.” Aces experienced player, Mcebisi Gerald Mdwayi, who played a most phenomenal role towards his side’s success, said that they knew as players that their mandate was to win a league trophy. Mdwayi said, “We told ourselves that we should win a league title. We worked very hard despite some difficulties here and there. I am overwhelmed that we have accomplished our mission.”
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Young Killers 0-2 Shooting Stars Camper United 0-2 Strikers United Sophakama FC 6-0 Zwide Celtics Kuyasa United 2-0 Morning Stars Shining Stars 1-1 Gal City. – SELBY MADIKANE
Umzobomvu takes honours SELBY MADIKANE RED City, which is affectionately called Umzobomvu, took the honours when they defeated PE Sundowns 2-1 in the New Brighton Football Association (NEBFA) Iron Bridge Events One Day Tournament finals at New Brighton Oval on Sunday. Sundowns, tipped as hot favourites, were
ruthless when they walloped Friendly City 5-1 in the semi-finals. Fans saw an enthralling semi-finals game when Umzobomvu beat the gallant Stinging Bees 2-0 in a hard-earned victory. City never had a chance to collect any silverware, because their opponents, Sundowns, came in with their guns blazing in the semi-finals. City showed the fans that they were one of
the oldest sides in the Eastern Cape that had made their mark in the soccer fraternity. City beat the high-riding Sundowns 2-1. The fans were treated to football of a high standard from the start to the last minute of the game. Umzobomvu scooped the first prize of R10 000 while Sundowns went home with R5 000. The losing semi-finalists Friendly City and Stinging Bees received R2 500 each.
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