INDABA | WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014
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IronmanSA joins opposition Madibaz close off Varsity Netball against fish farm campaign LASHEIGH LUCAS IRONMAN SA organisers have added their voice to that of local businesses who are opposed to plans to develop a 6km fish farm anchored off Port Elizabeth’s popular Hobie Beach. They believe the fish farm poses a major threat as it will be a magnet for sharks, and a threat to marine life, eco tourism and investment in the Bay. IronmanSA has spearheaded an online petition as part of the campaign to stop the fish farm. “Our beaches have become an integral part of Nelson Mandela Bay in terms of tourism, water sport, recreation and the lifestyle of many residents,” said IronmanSA spokesperson Michael Flanagan. “They are one of the city’s biggest attractions and to establish something which will place this in jeopardy is something we cannot take lightly.We will all be affected should the aquaculture development zone (fish farm) go ahead,” said Flanagan. According to a report in The Herald, Marine biologist Shirley Parker-Nance warned that
the project could cause the tourism industry to crash, and see pollution on Bay beaches as well as lead to the International Blue Flag statuses being revoked. She said the abandoned inland fish farm in Coega – known as the Prawn Farm or SeaArk – was the ideal place to set up a farm in a more controlled environment. Flanagan added, “The effects on the tourism industry will be significant. This includes the loss of tourism income to the city, visitors and potentially jobs within the industry. “As a city, we have worked hard to establish Nelson Mandela Bay as the watersport capital of Africa and this will undo this work. “Environmentally, there is a threat to the marine ecosystem and the potential to attract predators such as sharks to Port Elizabeth’s most popular swimming beaches is high. This does not bode well for sports events such as Ironman and others who make use of the ocean and beaches”. The online petition on the website is currently still open for the public to sign. “We are doing all we can to create awareness,” concluded Flanagan. To sign the petition visit the website
www.stoppefishfarm.co.za
Liverpool are MOFA Build It U/13 champs SELBY MADIKANE SIXTEEN teams battled in 2014 MOFA Build It U/13 Tournament which was played at Motherwell NU 8 Community Fields on Saturday. Motherwell Build It owner Sibongile Nkebe stated that they were going to host the annual tournament as long as Build It outlet was still in Motherwell. Nkebe said, “This is one of our corporate social investments and we plough back into the community that supports us. We at Build It are committed to making a huge difference in our community. Therefore we add value to our community. Sport is a tool that brings people together and it helps to improve the life skills of our children and the community at large.” In the semifinals Liverpool registered a
gruelling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace while Lion City came from behind to overcome Showvillage 2-1 in their semifinals. In the finals it was a one-sided game when Liverpool defeated Lion City 4-0. The first goal was an own goal from Lion City defender Qhama Mtati, Bonga Kalipa, Liyema Tose and Kamvelihle Ndyweba. The presentation went as follows:
*Winners-Liverpool: A set of trophy, a full set of kit, 16 players’ miniature trophies, a big kit bag, 16 bibs, 16 players’ bags *Runners-up –Lion City: 16 players’ bags and 16 miniature trophies *Losing semifinalists:10 water bottles each Individual awards: *Goalkeeper of the tournament: Sibongiseni Jola (Liverpool) *Top goal scorer: Liyema Tose (Liverpool), Azola Ndzotoyi (Lion City) – they scored 7 goals each. *Player of the tournament: Lonwabo Bayeni (Showvillage)- will receive full uniform and school fund for 2015 from Motherwell Build It.
THE Spar NMMU Madibaz brought their netball season to an anticlimactic close as they quietly exited the Varsity Netball tournament in Johannesburg on Monday, October 6. The Madibaz lost their last game of the round-robin section against Pukke (63-37) but had beaten hosts the University of Johannesburg (50-25) the previous day to finish a respectable fifth in the overall standings. The final fixtures reflect the up-and-down nature of the Madibaz campaign, with the team from Port Elizabeth ending the competition on three wins and four losses. Madibaz head coach, Dumisani Chauke said her relatively young and inexperienced squad had done well and she was pleased with their performance in the highlevel competition. “The standard was set very high by the team that made it to the semifinals last year. Most of those senior players, myself included, were not part of the team this year. “We may not have achieved a top-four finish this year but we have a different ‘tick’, so to speak.” With 294 goals for and 295 goals against them, the Madibaz demonstrated a good balance between attack and defence on the court. Proteas player, Zanele Vimbela, anchored the defence while multiple FNB Player of the Match Bavuyise Matyumza was consistently accurate on goal. “Our defence always does well but we will need to improve in our shooting circle. Although we’ve done well, we can always do bet-
ter.” Chauke said she was looking forward to an even greater season next year. “I am proud of each and every one of my girls!” She said they had already qualified for the third stage of the competition with a top-eight finish at the University Sport South Africa tournament earlier this year. “So viewers will be seeing us again on their TV screens.” Chauke said the management and players would sit down early next year to discuss their objectives for the 2015 tournament.
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Bavuyise Matyumza takes aim at the net in the SPAR NMMU Madibaz’s final game of the Varsity Netball competition against Pukke last week. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Motherwell Build It Owner Sibongile Nkebe gives the trophy to Liverpool skipper Kamvelihle Ndyweba, while MOFA Deputy President Thanduxolo Ntoni gives a jersey to Coach Mkhanyiseli Mntwanambi with Motherwell Build It Manageress Nancy Hlekani standing on the far left. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
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North West Public Works (red) side are national volleyball winners.
PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Public Works volleyball results SELBY MADIKANE NATIONAL Department of Works held the National Employee Wellness Sports and Recreation Tournament at Lillian Ngoyi Indoor Sports Centre on Friday. However, 18 teams countrywide took one another on in the fully packed multipurpose hall with supporters rallying behind their sides. In the semifinals Eastern Cape Roads and Public Works gave a good account of them-
selves despite their 2-1 loss to Gauteng Community and Safety side. The formidable side of North West Roads and Public Works defeated Limpopo Roads and Transport 2-1. In the finals North West were exultant as they thumped Gauteng side 25-11. North West dominated the Gauteng team throughout the game and their players showed character. In the losers’ finals Eastern Cape did not let their home supporters down when they thwarted the Limpopo team 15-7.