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MISSING TEENAGER MURDERED: DNA TESTS CONFIRM IDENTITY

Burned body identified ZINTLE BOBELO

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HE family of the 13-year-old girl from Eskom in Mlungisi who went missing last month has been left distraught after receiving DNA test results confirming the death of the young girl.

Queenstown Express reported on September 7 that Vuyolwethu Hemeni, a Grade 7 learner at Edlelweni Public Primary School, went missing on August 25 when she was supposed to meet a group of

school friends at the Queenstown Public Library for a project.

Hemeni had decided to walk home to drop off her school bag first, as she was not staying far from the school, but she never made it home that day.

Queenstown Express also reported on August 31 that police were investigating a case of murder after neighbours discovered an unidentified burned body in a trench near John Noah High School in Eskom, Mlungisi.

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spokesperson, Captain Namhla Mdleleni, said DNA test results taken from the mother of the missing child and from the remains left on the scene where the burned body was found came back positive on September 22.

“No arrests have been made.

“A case of murder has been opened and we are appealing to anyone who might have information to please come forward by contacting Lieutenant Colonel Bulelwa Lembese on 086 001 0111 or Mdleleni on 082 779 7237.”

Family spokesperson, Sinazo Xokiyane, said the family was having difficulty in accepting the tragedy.

“I don’t even know what to say at this point. Her mother is struggling with the loss.”

Xokiyane said the family was preparing for tomorrow’s funeral. ; The burned body of 13­year­old Vuyolwethu Hemeni was discovered near John Noah High School.

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S outh South A frican African h eritage heritage s hines shines b right bright Komani residents from all walks of life celebrated Heritage Day this past week dressed in colourful attire. Showing off their traditional wear are, back from left, Aphelele Bukani, Simamkele Sikere and Jabulile Tuta. At the front, from left, are Siyasanga Tungatha, Esona Shude, Endinako Vumendlin and Somila Kasi.

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Residents want municipality troika removed SANELE JAMES COMMUNITY members from various ANCgoverned wards in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, have resolved to ask the ruling party to remove the local municipality’s chief whip, speaker of the council and the executive mayor.

This was one of the resolutions made during a meeting on Monday afternoon at the Skhweyiya Community Hall.

The meeting was initially called by ward councillors to update them on the progress

and developments made since the local government elections. However things spiralled out of control when the attendees learned that one of the things that stood in the way of the fluent delivery of services and development in the area was the delayed appointment of a municipal manager.

Residents began jeering with some shouting insults at the councillors who chaired the meeting. The disgruntled residents are set to meet again today (Thursday).

During Monday’s meeting they also announced that they had received permission from the local police to embark on a mass

march to both the ANC Chris Hani district branch offices and the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality council chambers.

Ward 17 Councillor, Mncedisi Mbengo, said residents had been asking questions to them as councillors about the state of the municipality hence they called the meeting.

“It is in the ANC constitution for councillors to hold quarterly meetings with the public and give a progress report and it’s what the meeting was initially called for. But we learned that people had been longing for an opportunity to speak to us and that they poured their hearts out,” said Mbengo.

He said part of the residents’ cry was the perpetual style of having officials serving in an acting capacity – something which he said residents blamed on the speaker of the council Mzoxolo Peter, chief whip Funeka Sopapase and Executive Mayor Lindiwe GunuzaNkwentsha.

No resident wanted to speak to the media during the meeting. It has been widely reported that the local municipality has been struggling to fill the vacant position of municipal manager which is at the heart of service delivery. Other directorates are also said to be headed by acting officials.

Employee feels discriminated against for wearing traditional beads YOLANDA DAMANE A RED Guard Security Service employee feels discriminated against by the company for wearing her traditional necklace with her work uniform.

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Nontuthuzelo Stemmer, who works as a security guard at Red Guard in Komani, said that she felt victimised at her work for refusing to take off her ancestral calling beads.

Stemmer has worked for the company for 10 years and started wearing the beads in 2015. She said that their bosses made a

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memo and started telling everyone who wore traditional bracelets and necklaces to take them off.

Subsequently, an incident took place earlier this month when Stemmer alleged that one of her supervisors arrived at the post where she was placed and demanded she take off the beads.

“I refused to take off my traditional necklace because this is my calling. I explained that I would get sick if I took it off.

“Then I left the post as he ordered,” she explained.

She is now faced with disciplinary action for leaving a post unattended and for

refusing to take off the traditional beads.

While she awaits her hearing, she continues to work for the company.

“I will never take off these (beads) for them; this is my sickness. They should rather fire me because my necklace will remain around my neck forever.

“We are within Heritage Month and I am being victimised for my traditions, customs and beliefs.”

On October 5, Stemmer will appear before the company’s board for her disciplinary hearing.

She said that no matter what happens at the hearing, she stands by her tradition

and will not be subjected to anything against her cultural beliefs.

In response to the allegations, operations manager at Red Guard Security Services in Komani, Willie Reinecke, said that Stemmer should be aware of the clause in the company policy that states that employees are not allowed to display traditional wear when wearing a uniform.

“It is our policy. A uniform is worn to enforce discipline, so if we wore accessories it would create chaos.

“She was never forced to take it off, but it is within the company policy,” he replied.

Bhisho Massacre survivors pay tribute to fallen comrades ZINTLE BOBELO THREE Komani residents who survived the Bhisho Massacre in 1992 visited the memorial site to remember their fellow struggle heroes.

The Bhisho Massacre took place 25 years ago on September 7, 1992 in Bhisho, which was the capital of Ciskei at the time, amid negotiations between the ANC and the apartheid government.

Siyabulela Mtwa, John Kibi and Mbuyiselo Mbotshane were among the protesters who survived when soldiers opened fire, resulting in the deaths of a number of activists and leaving many injured.

Mtwa, who hails from Mlungisi and who is now a teacher, was shot in the leg, leaving it slightly crooked.

He said he remembers the day as if it was yesterday.

“This month always reminds me of the horrific incident that took place during the march.

Three Bhisho Massacre survivors from Komani paid their respects at the Bhisho Massacre Memorial site on September 7. From left are John Kibi, Siyabulela Mtwa and Mbuyiselo Mbotshane.

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“We were led by one of the most powerful leaders, the late Chris Hani and by Cyril Ramaphosa.

“So, on September 7 we went to pay our respects to those that fought with us and lost their lives together with the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Phumulo Masualle.”

Mtwa also expressed his dissatisfaction towards the government.

“It is so very unfortunate that we are being disregarded by the same government that we fought so very hard for.

“We played a huge role in shaping the future of our country. We are some of the victims who fought for freedom and got injured in the process, but we use our own money for doctors and consultations,” he said.

Cosatu protests against state capture Members from affiliations under Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) took part in a march against state capture and corruption in Komani. As they were marching from Thobi Kula Indoor Sport Centre to hand over their memorandum to the Komani Department of Labour officer, they chanted struggle songs.

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CWU workers demand wage increase as promised YOLANDA DAMANE MEMBERS of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) marched in front of the Komani Post Office demanding a “living wage” on Tuesday.

Eastern Cape CWU provincial deputy chairperson, Bonke Mfenqa said that this was part of the national movement by the CWU members over the South African Post Office salary dispute.

“As workers in CWU in the postal

sector, broad band and other sectors we are engaged in the wage protest.

“Last year, the South African Post Office promised to increase the salaries of workers after we demanded 15%.

“However, we did not get the demanded percentage,” he said.

Some members of the CWU were still reporting for duty, while others were demonstrating on the street.

Mfenqa said one of their demands was for the casuals to be employed on a permanent basis.

“We agreed that we will forfeit our

initial demand and go with 8% for the next two years and at the beginning of this year we had settled that the company must give us equal pay, equal work, because we have what we call disparities, the apartheid wage gap,” he explained.

He said that when they were not paid on April 1 as agreed, “the company said it was still working on it, but to date we have not gotten anything.

“We also agreed that the permanent part-time workers would by now be employed, and the company is still

promising that it is considering that, but doesn’t have financials for it.

“The workers called delivery agents or independent contractors wish they could be under the SA Post Office and the company’s response was that it is aware that they must hire those people, but will do that in their own time,” Mfenqa said.

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Among other demands, CWU wants the post office to account for the R3.7 billion that was given by two banks in the previous year.

“We know that there were debts that were paid. We want the post office to account fully, because the money did not do what it was intended for; hence we decided to join Cosatu for the state capture protest,” Mfenqa concluded.

Locals heed call for blood donations SANELE JAMES AS the national blood stock levels continue to drop and with the South African National Blood Services calling for urgent donations, Komani residents responded to the call and donated 19 units of blood.

The donations took place at Jackson’s Motors on Friday last week. On September 21, 11 units of blood were collected at the Queenstown Donor Centre. The same centre collected 17 units on the same week.

The target for the Queenstown SANBS team from April to August was 2 374 units and so far they’ve collected only 1 729 which is 73% of the target.

This leaves a deficit of 645 blood donations.

SANBS recently announced that blood supply in the country is at just 1.8 days of Group O stock, equating to less than 2 000 units, and donors are urgently needed to come forward.

“The blood stock in the country is

dangerously low. The blood supply is currently at just 1.8 days of Group O stock, compared with a healthy blood stock of 5 000 units or five days’ stock,” said Silungile Mlambo, national marketing manager for the SANBS. Mlambo said blood is critical for cancer patients and women in childbirth –who constitute the two big groups of people requiring blood transfusions.

“So many people in life-threatening situations require blood. It’s what saves a haemorrhaging mother’s life, so that she can raise and love the baby she has just brought into the world. It’s what saves someone suffering complications during major surgery. It’s what helps cancer patients endure and survive treatment.

“And that’s the point: it’s not just blood. It’s saving people’s lives, through a simple, easy donation,” said Mlambo.

Mlambo further appealed to South African citizens to continue donating blood four times a year.

One of the Komani donors, Lizel Cas-

ey, who has donated 36 units of blood over the past 20 years, said donating blood was better and cheaper than buying a loaf of bread for a needy person.

“Helping a person these days often involves money and we all know how careful people must be with their hardearned cash, but donating blood requires nothing from you.

“All one needs to do is to live a healthy life style, so by being a constant donor also helps one to continue looking after their health,” said Casey.

According to clinic supervisor at the Queenstown SANBS Centre, Busi Myataza, for one to donate blood one needs to be between 16 and 65 years old with a minimum weight of 50kg and be living a sexually safe lifestyle.

“There is an issue of diseases that are transmitted via blood contact like HIV/ Aids. So it is advisable that donors continue to live a sexually safe lifestyle even though we do test the blood for these diseases,” she said.

Red Guard Security employees, Nicole Rood and Janine Pitt, donated blood at Jackson’s Motors on Friday last week. Behind them is Queenstown SANBS Centre staff, from left, Lungelo Jumba, Lindile Mdleleni, Siyabulela April, Lois Shelver and Busi Myataza.

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Komani celebrates H eritage D ay Heritage Day

Kids from Bonnie Angels Day Care showed that one is never too young to celebrate one’s heritage.

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= BKB employees, S'phokazi Ncaca, Marcella Loots and Thembi Madubedube in their Heritage Day outfits. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Kuhle Nguzo dressed in traditional attire to celebrate the day.

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; Queen’s Casino staff, Beauty Mnyengeza, Kholiwe Thandolwe­ thu and Nomaw­ ethu Mrubata.

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Callies FC win SADA’s heritage tournament at Madakeni THANDO MGEDEZI THE SADA Football Association, in partnership with sponsors Msamo Attorneys, hosted the heritage tournament at SADA Sports Grounds (Madakeni) at the weekend.

The tournament started on Saturday, September 23, and ran until Monday, September 25.

Ten teams took part in the tournament and they were divided into two groups of five.

The four teams that booked places in the semi-finals after the group stages were Alaska FC, Hotspurs FC, Swallows FC and Callies FC. In the semi-finals Swallows FC played against Hotspurs. Swallows won the game Callies FC took first place in the heritage tournament that took place at the weekend.

1-0 to book themselves a place in the finals. PHOTO:THANDO MGEDEZI The second semi-final was between Alaska FC and Callies FC. affair that saw Callies claim victory, beating walked away with R960. Fourth place was As the teams did not produce any goals in Swallows 2-0. thus taken by Hotspurs, who walked away the full 90 minutes, the winners were decidCallies walked away with the R1 600 first with R720. ed on penalties. Callies FC won 5-4 to book prize and a floating trophy.

This tournament was a very big success the last place in the finals against Swallows.

The runners-up, Swallows, walked away and the sponsor promised to support it again The final round was a very entertaining with R1 200, while third place Alaska FC next year.

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Designer jets off to China SANELE JAMES KOMANI fashion designer, Andiswa Shenxane, has left the country for China to hone her designing skills.

She will be in China for a period of a month where she’ll learn more about fabric and textiles. Shenxane has been in the fashion industry for more than five years and currently runs her own boutique called Onodoli which translates into “dolls”.

She holds a fashion designing qualification from Walter Sisulu University and has taken her designs to the catwalk in many events across the province.

She was one of the top designers from the Eastern Cape who exhibited at the flamboyant annual Berlin November Horse Race.

It was this event that exposed her to bigger fashion fundis.

Her trip is paid for by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Speaking to the Express on Wednesday from China, she said she had just got out of her first workshop and was on her way back for more.

“Today was my first day and I can tell already that there is a lot I will be learning.

“China is many steps ahead of us in the fashion industry so it is always good to learn from the best,” she said.

In her Komani-based boutique, Shenxane currently caters for women only.

Asked how will the skills she learnt from China benefit her business she said, “Fashion is not static; hence it is essential for one to move with the times.

“And when I get back to South Africa I’d have learnt a lot about fabrics not just designing. That will surely place me ahead of my competition.”

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Komani Development Forum honours local heroes SANELE JAMES THE Komani Development Forum (KDF) which is formed by local businessmen from the area recently honoured four of the small town’s influential individuals in their respective fields.

Azola Mayekiso, who is the CEO of Sanlam, was the only woman winner in an otherwise male-dominated ceremony.

Mayekiso was recognised for her service to big business.

Professor Mivuyo Tom received an award for service excellence in education. Tom recently retired from his post as the vice chancellor at the University of Fort Hare.

Mongezi Menye’s leadership skills both in the workplace and the streets earned him the service excellence in leadership award, while Inga Vangqa was recognised in the field of entrepreneurship. Vangqa owns Inga Vangqa Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers.

KDF board member and spokesperson, Luvuyo Rani said as KDF they had chosen the foursome because they inspired hope to struggling learners in township schools.

“At times, children from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to focus on their circumstances

From left, Mivuyo Tom, Inga Vangqa, Azola Mayekiso and Mongezi Menye. PHOTOS:SANELE JAMES and give up on life. But bringing such people who also started from nowhere, and some who came from worse situations but managed to make it, will surely change their view of the

Andiswa Shenxane, Tembelo Sibeko, Vuyiseka Gxoyiya, Veyelwa Mayola, Zimkita Lekhu, Khululwa Sishuba and Zukiswa Martins

world,” said Rani.

As part of its mandate is to inspire educational growth, KDF had also brought in 21 Grade 10 learners from Nkwanca and KwaKomani Com-

Board members of the Komani Development Forum, from left are Xolisa bangazi, Luvuyo Rani, Nolufefe Maho, Sanele Takane, Lonwabo Rani and Mongezi Menye

prehensive high schools.

Rala said the non-profit organisation had adopted the learners and would pay for their school fees up to tertiary level.

“As the KDF we will be paying for their fees and with that we want them to adopt and realise the importance of ploughing back to the community,” said Rani.

He added that the learners were chosen on the basis of their academic performances.

KDF was established last year and is self-funded. The money used to support the cohort of learners is donated by members.

During their flashy gala dinner which was held at the Queen's Casino, attendees pledged thousands of rands to the organisation with the smallest donation being R10 000.

Komani businessman, Mlungisi Kwini, who was listed among the country’s top 10 richest black men in 2012, was also among the attendees.

“I spent countless nights without a roof over my head. Even a slice of bread was something I celebrated but when you look at me today you’d think I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

“I knew that education was the only ticket out of poverty and I persevered,” he said.

The 21 learners from two local high schools who are beneficia­ ries of the KDF initiative.

Amabongwe clan conducts annual heritage celebrations ZINTLE BOBELO MEMBERS of the Amabongwe clan descended on the town this past weekend for their annual heritage celebrations.

The celebrations started with a march, led by a group of young learners who paraded from Komani Town Hall to Gali Thembani Youth Care Centre.

One of the founders, Dumisani Sicwebu, said the group was formally started in 2006 when the first gathering took place in Mount Fletcher.

“This first started as a family reunion during the December holidays, but we realised that there are rituals that we still need to understand and that we need to be taught by the older generation.

“We have travelled to different provinces to unite everyone who belongs to the Amabongwe clan because we sometimes find that people get into relationships without knowing that they are somehow related. So, we are trying to avoid such issues with this initiative.”

Members of the Amabongwe clan hosted their annual heritage celebrations at Gali Thembani Youth Care Centre recently. At the back, from left, are Themba Sishuba, Dumisani Sicwebi, Reverend Mninikhaya Makumsha, Mveliso Hloba and Bishop Thembile Mazwi. In front, from left, are Thembile Mazwi, Enoch Mgijima Municipality Executive Mayor Lindiwe Gunuza­Nkwent­ sha, Andile Mvana and Vusumzi Sishuba.

PHOTO:ZINTLE BOBELO Sicwebu said they would be visiting Lesotho and Swaziland next September and were hop-

ing to give back to the youth.

“We recently opened a trust account that will

help our young people get an education. We try to raise funds among ourselves to help a family in need within the Amabongwe clan. We have about six young people whom we took to university and who have since graduated.”

Mveliso Hloba, who is also one of the founders, said the visit was to introduce the vision, mission and the Amabongwe constitution to people who were experiencing the celebrations for the first time.

“Our vision is to be an independent organisation that will not rely on the government. We are hoping to raise funds and create businesses and sustainable projects that will help develop our children and those who are in need.”

Enoch Mgijima Municipality Executive Mayor, Lindiwe Gunuza-Nkwentsha, who was also in attendance, acknowledged guests and thanked those that travelled from afar for playing a role in boosting the economy of the town.

“It is important to remind ourselves of our roots. If we forget our traditional customs and beliefs; if we do not look back at our values, we encounter a lot of problems,” she concluded.

Department of Education celebrates culture in the working environment ZINTLE BOBELO THE Department of Education, Chris Hani West District, celebrated Heritage Day by focusing on the importance of culture within the working environment.

The programme, which was themed “Use heritage to build workplace unity”, was aimed at creating unison and the kind of team unanimity that drives positive results.

Chris Hani West District assistant director, Madoda Ndebe, said the special programmes unit in the department will set its objectives in making the gathering an annual event that will serve as a reminder of how

employees should carry themselves in the workplace.

“The special programmes unit is a crucial part of the department which is there to observe Heritage Day and other important dates on the South African calendar.

“When we speak of culture, we say it is there to remind us of who we are among the great diversity of cultures in the workplace.

“The youth of today do not know the importance of respecting their customs and traditions. For us to be successful in all that we do, we need to unite and know the significance of this day.”

He added that the gathering was to present ways in how people should treat each other

< The Department of Education Chris Hani West District celebrated Heritage Day. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

within the work space and also those outside of the working environment.

“We need to promote the importance of a

good work ethic. Workplace policies are there to guide us so that there’s direction in whatever happens in a workplace situation.”

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RECIPE: BUSHVELD BEEF STROGANOFF

Braai Day need not be a once­a­year celebration REPORTER NATIONAL Braai Day, has come and gone, but one does not need an excuse to light a fire and gather around it with family and friends.

The man behind the National Braai Day initiative, Jan Braai, has been sharing many mouth-watering recipes, such as this Bushveld beef stroganoff, to show that one can braai more than just chops and sausage on a fire.

“Originally from Russia, this version of the old classic is right at home here in the Democratic Republic of Braai.

“To prepare a great beef stroganoff you need the right ingredients and you need to follow the correct method.

“The most important procedure is to flashfry thin strips of steak so that they have the taste of having endured intense heat, without completely drying out.

“It is best to do this is in your large fireproof pan, as there is no better way to truly generate lots of heat than with the licking flames of a proper wood fire.”

Bushveld beef stroganoff Feeds 4 to 6 Ingredients 800g rump steak 1 tot olive oil 1 tot butter 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tot paprika powder 2 punnets mushrooms (500g, sliced; for bonus points, try using a combination of button and something like brown mushrooms) 2 tubs sour cream (about two cups) 1 tot Dijon mustard 500g fresh pasta Salt and pepper A handful fresh parsley, chopped Method ) Light the fire. ) Cut your steak into thin strips, as thin as you possibly can. You should obviously cut against the grain. If you don’t manage to cut the steak in thin strips, get a new knife or a knife sharpener. ) Now, get some flames under your fireproof pan or large flat-bottomed potjie, add the oil and fry the steak in batches. You don’t want to steam the meat, so it’s better to have less meat in your pan. As the strips of steak are thin, they should fry for just a minute, until they have colour. ) When all the meat is cooked, season with salt and pepper, put it in a bowl and send it to the business class lounge to wait for its next flight. ) Add the butter to the now empty pan or potjie and fry the onion and bell pepper until soft. ) Now add the garlic, paprika and mushrooms and stir-fry until the mushrooms release their juices, the juices evaporate and the mushrooms get colour. ) Call the meat back to the potjie and be sure to also add all the meat juices that collected in the bottom of the bowl. Toss around so all ingredients in the potjie are well mixed. Immediately proceed to the next step.

Jan Braai’s Bushveld beef stroganoff.

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) Stir in the sour cream and mustard and then let it simmer for about four minutes, at which point the meal is ready to be served. ) While you’re preparing the beef stroganoff, also cook your pasta according to the instructions on the packet. I prefer fresh pasta

for this dish but normal dry pasta will also work. ) Serve the beef stroganoff on a bed of freshly cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

School holiday fun alert for Eastern Cape’s biggest family expo DON’T know what to do with the kids when schools break for the holiday on Friday?

Bring the family to the PE Express First Choice Kids and Baby Expo this weekend where various forms of entertainment await the kids and the adults can browse the 90 awesome stands.

The Eastern Cape’s biggest family expo will open on Friday at 9am and run until Sunday at the Boardwalk Exhibition Centre in Port Elizabeth. Enjoy the all-day free indoor entertainment, from shopping to fashion shows, free face painting, climbing walls, biking, pedal go-karting and cricket and soccer fun.

There will also be a delicious café rest area to put up your weary feet and tantalise the taste buds.

The café area will also host the fun Kids Expo Selfie Booth with quirky props and give you a chance to meet and take a photo with Spiderman, First Choice’s Milki Moo mascot, and other much-loved characters such as Barney, Mr Pritt, Elsa, Moana, Minion and Tinkerbell!

The expo will once again proudly be partnered with their favourite milk brand, First Choice, who will headline the First Choice All Day Action Stage with their popular smoothie competition.

The Boardwalk will be supplying the ingre-

dients for the competition, from yoghurts to delectable sprinkles and fruits.

One of their chefs will have the hard task of judging the children’s delicious smoothie creations and First Choice is supplying bumper hamper prizes to make it worth their while.

Algoa FM’s Briony Sparg and Charlton Tobias will be hosting the event and keeping visitors up to date on the entertainment and action schedule throughout the three-day family fun weekend.

The all-day stage programme includes daily puppet shows, reptile shows by Jeru of Animals in Wonderland, soccer fun, yo-yo competitions, fashions shows and more!

“PE Express First Choice Kids and Baby Expo is an outing for the whole family – great entertainment for the kids, and an informative break for parents to chat one-on-one with top family-friendly businesses and take advantage of many expo specials,” said expo director, Linda Harwood.

Entry to the expo will be R40 for adults and R25 for kids and pensioners. Babies under 12 months free.

For early entry registration visit www.harwoodevents.co.za.

For more info contact linda@harwoodevents.co.za or follow event updates on the Kids and Baby Expo Port Elizabeth Facebook page.

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10 Sophisticated Pajero Sport hits SA market Motoring

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REPORTER THE long-awaited Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has arrived in South Africa.

The world’s first passenger vehicle with full-time four-wheel drive, the PX33, was launched by Mitsubishi in 1933.

More than 80 years later, Mitsubishi is launching their all-new Pajero Sport, a luxurious purpose-built sport utility vehicle delivering similar refined driving dynamics with a price tag at less than R600 000.

This stylishly designed, new-generation Mitsubishi SUV offers vastly improved driving dynamics, including a class-leading eight-speed automatic transmission for both the 2WD and 4WD models – the latter including low-range, as well as Mitsubishi’s latest version of its Super Select 4-II 4WD system which now also boasts electronic off-road assistance.

Drivetrain The new Pajero Sport is powered

by Mitsubishi’s new-generation high-performance MIVEC four-cylinder turbo diesel engine producing 133kW at 3 500rpm.

The whopping 430Nm of torque at a modest 2 500rpm, plus Mitsubishi’s best-in-class all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, with intelligent shift control, results in effortless driving dynamics.

One of the most anticipated features of the new Pajero Sport is the fitment of the latest version of Mitsubishi’s unique Super Select 4-II 4WD system, which now boasts electronic off-road assistance as well.

To further enhance the off-road experience provided by the unique Super Select 4-II 4WD system, hill-descent control has been added for additional safety when on dangerous ground. In addition, the selectable off-road mode maximises traction on unsealed surfaces.

The additional electronic assistance allows the driver to select either the gravel, mud/snow, sand or rock setting to suit surface conditions and optimise engine output, transmis-

sion settings and braking for superior traction.

With the added lockable rear differential to this magnificent 4WD system, the new Pajero Sport offers superior road holding under any conditions, on and off the road, and is virtually unstoppable.

The exceptionally smooth eightspeed automatic transmission also offers a sport mode with manual shifting and paddle shifts behind the steering wheel, allowing the driver full control for sports driving on twisty roads, long descents and unusual towing conditions.

Exterior The new Pajero Sport’s distinctive styling is energetic and striking, while making an intrepid statement that it is able to comfortably conquer any terrain.

Built-in roof rails not only show that this car means business – as a direct result, the improved aerodynamics provide directional stability at higher speeds, as well as improved fuel consumption.

The new Pajero Sport’s athletic design with black roof mouldings, black front and rear mud guards, black windshield mouldings, colour-coded front and rear bumpers, as well as a stylish rear spoiler, sets this new Mitsubishi SUV apart from its competitors.

LED driving lamps with auto levelling and DRLs, including a headlamp washer for the 4WD version, are standard features, while an LED highmounted rear stop lamp on the tailgate provides additional safety.

“Under the new design concept, ‘Dynamic Cruising Off-Roader’, Mitsubishi engineers have combined the best of both worlds with the all-new Pajero Sport – an accomplished fourwheel drive sport utility one can confidently show off to the world,” said Nic Campbell, general manager at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa.

In line with its Pajero heritage, the newcomer boasts double wishbone

coil springs with a stabiliser bar in the front and multi-link suspension with stabiliser bar in the back.

The quiet drive, thanks to its strong ladder-frame design which absorbs all levels of NVH, gives the new Pajero Sport a big sedan car-like ride and handling.

Another massive advantage of the new Pajero Sport is its class-leading turning circle of just 11.2m. The agile new Pajero Sport turns on a dime, offering manoeuvrability that makes it

easy to park and quick to take a gap on the road, with effortless navigating around obstacles off the road.

Interior As far as cabin features are concerned, the latest Pajero Sport offers class-leading comfort and space with generous head and legroom as well as storage, luggage or sport equipment space for the more adventurous.

Soft-feel leather seats further enhance the quality feel of the new Pajero Sport.

The driver seat is electrically adjustable.

The second row of seats offers a

60:40 split with tumble, reclining and sliding function with a centre armrest and cup holders. The third row of seats folds flat into the floor to minimise intrusion into the cargo space when not in use.

Passenger comfort is improved with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifts, rear park distance control with a rear-view camera, dual automatic air conditioning with rear passenger temperature controls and an electric parking brake.

Other standard features, among many

The long­awaited Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has finally hit South African shores. PHOTO:SUPPLIED others, include a keyless operating system with electronic start function, multifunction leather steering wheel with audio and cruise control, Bluetooth with hands-free voice control and fold-away electric door mirrors incorporating turn indicators.

Five­star safety Significant passenger protection features coupled with Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body construction have

earned the all-new Pajero Sport the maximum score in the Australian ANCAP safety test – a rating of five stars, making it one of the safest sport utility vehicles on (and off) the road.

Standard built-in safety features which include active stability and traction control (ASTC), ABS (antilock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), BAS (brake assist system), brake override system and six airbags (driver, passenger, seat and side curtains) round off the safety package now on offer by the new Pajero Sport.

Hill descent control and the new electronic off-road mode control add additional safety benefits to Pajero Sport’s impressive off-road performance. Dusk-sensing headlamps, rainsensing windscreen wipers, an electronic chromatic rear-view mirror, an LED high-mounted stop lamp on the tailgate and a rear-view camera, all add to the impressive list of safety features of the new Pajero Sport.

Line­up and price The new Pajero Sport line-up consists of two high-specification derivatives, 4x4 and 4x2, powered

by Mitsubishi’s newgeneration super-responsive MIVEC turbo diesel engine, mated to a smooth all-new, class-leading eight-speed automatic transmission (including transfer gearing with low range for the four-wheel drive derivative).

Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 MIVEC 2WD eight-speed A/T R569 995 Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 MIVEC 4WD eight-speed A/T R599 995 Warranty and service The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has a three-year/100 000km manufacturer’s warranty and a fiveyear/90 000km service plan with 10 000km service intervals.

The first-time car buyer’s ultimate checklist OWNING a car is one of life’s milestones, bringing consumers a sense of independence and freedom.

However, buying a car can be a daunting prospect for many newcomers.

The combination of huge choice in the market, a large financial commitment and complex financial terms can intimidate first-time buyers, turning an exciting occasion into a stressful nightmare.

With more than four decades of expertise and market leadership in vehicle finance, WesBank provides buyers with tools that bring peace of mind and offer total transparency.

These range from intuitive calculators that help determine affordability, to paperless contracts and a customer portal that greatly enhances the car ownership experience.

“Our aim is to use technology to simplify the buying process to the point where customers feel informed and empowered, rather than intimidated,” said Rudolf Mahoney, head of brand and communications at WesBank.

“That said, the process still has to start with a fundamental understanding of all the steps involved with buying a car.

“Thankfully, we have that expertise, too.”

Start with a budget The most important part of buying a car is knowing what you can afford. If you have saved up money to buy a car cash, your budget will be determined by your savings.

However, if you finance a car – as around 65% of South Africans do – then you will need a loan to buy a car.

Loans are paid off monthly, using instalment payments, which means that each month you

need enough money to meet that payment.

The more expensive your car purchase, the bigger the loan, and the higher the monthly instalment.

To calculate how much you can afford to pay each month, you need to draw up a budget. This will let you see all your expenses alongside your income.

You’ll know exactly how much money is coming in monthly, how much is going out, and how much is left over after the bills are paid.

Factors of affordability Affordability is not just about how much money you can afford to spend right now, it’s also about how much money you can manage to pay for a monthly repayment for a car.

For example, if your budget says you have R5 000 left after all expenses, it does not mean you can buy a car that costs R5 000 per month.

That amount has to cover all the other costs of vehicle ownership, including fuel, maintenance, and insurance, as well as any other ad hoc or unexpected expenses that crop up.

Remember, insurance premiums can increase each year, tyres may need to be replaced and fuel costs are also on the rise.

It is therefore best to look at your budget over five or six years; the most popular contract terms for car loans.

Always be insured While it is one of the costs that you have to include in your budget, it bears repeating that insurance is an essential item for anybody with a car – even if it is not financed. If you use vehicle finance, it is a contractual requirement to have an active comprehensive insurance poli-

cy.

In the event of an accident a comprehensive insurance policy will pay for damages incurred, even if you are at fault. If the car is uneconomical to repair, also known as a “writeoff”, or if it is stolen, the insurance company will settle the remainder of the loan balance with the bank.

This means you don’t have to worry about paying for expensive accident repairs – or paying off a loan for a car that you can no longer drive.

hicle finance.

This can either be done on the WesBank website where you can get an instant answer, or you can do it with the assistance of the car dealership.

The application process involves providing documents to prove your income (pay slips and bank statements) so that banks can calculate how much you are able to afford.

Remember that you need a valid driver’s licence as well as proof of address, for FICA purposes, when applying for vehicle finance.

Find the right deal

You can rely on the F&I Every car dealership has a finance and insurance (F&I) executive whose everyday job is purely to inform and assist buyers.

They are legally obliged to give you financially sound advice and explain what you can and cannot afford.

Remember to ask yourself:

. Is this car economical on fuel? . Am I using the car for work purposes? . New or used? . Do I want to have children, and will I need more seats? . Will an automatic gearbox be best for me? . Are off-road capabilities best for my lifestyle? . Does the car have a service or maintenance plan? . Do I mainly drive in town or will I travel long distances? . Do I want to be able to transport passengers comfortably? . What car safety features are important to have? . What are my preferred colours for a car and will any of these potentially increase my insurance premium?

Apply to qualify If you’ve done all your homework and budgeting, you can then go ahead and apply for ve-

Structure your contract You can choose the contract term, the type of interest rate you want, whether you want to pay a deposit and if you would like to use a balloon payment.

Count other costs When you draw up your budget for buying a car you might not be aware of any additional costs – sometimes considered hidden costs.

These include any licensing, registration and administration fees that the dealership may charge.

It is possible to pay these fees in cash, rather than including them in the finance package.

Doing so will lower your monthly instalment. (Source: Wesbank)

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Micra Active: Youthful, energetic and ambitious REPORTER NISSAN recently launched the new Micra Active with important enhancements that contribute to the car’s spirited personality.

The upgrades endow this feisty little hatchback with sporty exterior upgrades, as well as higher levels of interior specification.

Nissan Group of Africa managing director of marketing and sales, Xavier Gobille, said, “One of our priorities at Nissan is to build vehicles that offer attractive features at a competitive price. We believe the new Nissan Micra Active with its significant enhancements sets new standards in the lower B hatchback segment.”

Interior upgrades The Micra Active retains its reputation of a compact vehicle with a spacious and versatile interior, but it now benefits from a sportier aesthetic.

Discerning buyers will notice the sumptuous improved interior fabric which features a new design.

The centre cluster has also been redesigned and the instrument panel has been refreshed.

The Micra Active has manual air-conditioning, front power windows, Bluetooth with audio streaming capability, a 12V power socket, steering wheel adjustment and foldable rear seats.

On the safety side, the Micra features ABS, EBD and brake assist, driver and passenger airbags, ISOfix child seat anchorage in the second row, rear headrests, rear fog lights, a high mounted stop light, remote central locking, speed sensitive auto door lock and an immobiliser.

Exterior enhancements The grille has been redesigned to host the circular badge in a sexy chrome-extended V-shaped motif.

The bonnet, front fenders, headlamps, and front and rear bumpers also have a refreshed, modern look.

More on­road confidence The styling changes make the Micra Active appear more purposeful and better “planted” on the road. Its sporty personality is echoed in the dynamic new design.

The Micra Active maintains its agile and

= The Nissan Micra Active boasts new sport exterior features.

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The attractive new Nissan Micra Active. exciting drive, which makes it perfect for the city and squeezing into tight parking spaces that few cars can manage.

The Nissan Micra Active which has one model derivative, the Visia 1.2, retains the tried-and-trusted 1.2-litre petrol engine that develops 56kW and 104Nm with a manual transmission.

Optional extras and servicing The Micra offers high-end optional extras that include a reverse camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and reverse parking sensors.

The accessories offer quality, durability, versatility and are a perfect fit because they are covered by the Nissan approved accesso-

ry warranty.

The trendsetter pack has smoky black alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust finish, a rear spoiler and mud guards.

The Micra Active, which costs R159 900, comes with a three-year/ 90 000km service plan and a six-year/ 150 000km warranty.

The first Micra Actives being sold in South Africa during the launch period will also benefit from the addition of touchscreen navigation and an infotainment system, which has been fitted as an added accessory at no additional cost to the customer.

The system comes with TomTom mapping with live traffic; Bluetooth hands-free music streaming; USB input; a built-in music hard drive and is compatible with all iPhone/ iPod models.

The touch screen navigation and infotainment system can now play a host of audio formats, including CD, VDC, DVD, MP3, MP4 and Div-X.

TALKING F1: NATALIE LE CLUE

Vettel in must-win situation for Ferrari at weekend’s Malaysian GP TO finish first, first you must finish. These are likely the words that have been rolling around Sebastian Vettel’s mind following the startline crash in Singapore, which now has him at a 28-point deficit to Lewis Hamilton.

There’s little doubt that this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix is vital for Ferrari’s and Vettel’s championship aspirations.

The Formula 1 paddock travels little more than 300km to Sepang, just outside the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia for this weekend’s 15th round of the 2017 season.

The Malaysian circuit, famed for its hot and humid conditions, has been on the F1 calendar since 1999 and is making its final appearance this year.

As, arguably, Herman Tilke’s most-liked circuit design, the Sepang International circuit, is one of the most technically challenging of the season.

Its combination of medium- and high-speed corners and the ever-present long back and start/finish straits means that somewhere drivers and teams will have to compromise on the car set-up.

Some in the paddock will have you believe that the Mercedes will stroll to victory this weekend given that the Malaysian circuit suits the Silver Arrow to a tee.

While the strengths of the Mercedes are likely to be highlighted, Ferrari should not be underestimated.

Kimi Raikkonen believes that Ferrari can be in the mix for victory this weekend.

“You (the media) assume that it’s difficult.

We don’t,” said Raikkonen.

“We go there (to Malaysia), it’s another race, another weekend, and we go there full of fight and we’ll do our best”.

Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene echoed Raikkonen’s sentiments by saying that the battle is not over but has simply become more difficult.

While the two main rivals in the 2017 championship dominate the headlines, many ask what are the chances of Red Bull cheekily snatching the prize from both of them.

The stats suggest that the Austrian team has indeed made significant progress since the start of the season.

And while they’ll be snapping at the heels for the top step of the podium, barring unreliability, crashes, or a sudden and opportune cloudburst, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen are unlikely to have the raw pace to match Merc and Ferrari.

As if to add more intrigue to the mix, Ferrari and Mercedes have chosen different tyre strategies for this weekend too. With the medium, soft, and supersoft compounds available, Mercedes has chosen to focus more on the yellow-walled soft tyre.

With five sets available to Hamilton, Mercedes have looked especially strong on the soft tyre on several occasions this season. In contrast, Ferrari has chosen to focus on the supersoft compound by selecting nine sets each for Vettel and Raikkonen with Red Bull taking a similar approach to Ferrari.

The weather forecast, never devoid of the

threat of a thunderstorm, predicts scorching temperatures for the duration of the weekend, which could swing the advantage to Ferrari and the supersoft compound.

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Amavarara claim victory Goal spree leads Valgas to victory in heritage tournament THANDO MGEDEZI

THANDO MGEDEZI THE Ezibeleni-based soccer team, Amavarara FC, won the R10 000 first prize money in a heritage tournament that was hosted by the Indwe Local Football Association (LFA) this past weekend.

Indwe LFA invited all teams from around

Amavarara FC lift their trophy high after winning the heritage tournament at the weekend.

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the Chris Hani region and other affiliated teams interested in the tournament to participate for a R500 entry fee.

A total of 20 teams participated in the tournament and those teams were divided into five groups of four teams.

Amavarara played fantastic football in the group stages and won all their games to book themselves a place in the knockout stages.

In the semi-finals they played against Barcelona from Cofimvaba and won the game 3-2.

The final was between them and Peace Brothers FC from Engcobo and they won 6-0.

Amavarara have a new coach, Mzoli Foster, who is a former Chippa United development coach and Queenstown Express caught up with their communications manager, Lunga Gwana.

“The new head coach is a well-known man in developing young talent and that is why he is here with us. It is still pre-season for us so we wanted him to test his players for the upcoming season as you know that we have 40 players in our squad.”

Amavarara FC, as the champions of the tournament, walked away with the R10 000 prize money, a trophy and gold medals.

Peace Brothers, who were placed second, went home with R5 000 and silver medals, while the third-placed Rangers went home with R1 000 and four soccer balls.

Siseko Dalamba prepares for internal league THANDO MGEDEZI THE Komani-based cricket club, Siseko Dalamba, is busy preparing for the internal league which will start tomorrow.

On Monday, the team took the opportunity to play a practice match against the club’s second team, Siseko Dalamba A2.

The game was played under a T20 format and Siseko Dalamba A2 won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Siseko Dalamba A1 scored 174, losing eight wickets in 20 overs, where batsman Lutho Hadi top-scored 78 runs in the process.

Dalamba A2 was hoping to reach the 175-run target in 20 overs, but that was

not the case as they were bowled out, only scoring 153 runs with nine balls left in the inning.

The 14-year-old Hlonelo Menzi from Thembelihle Primary School took four wickets in his three overs, only conceding 12 runs.

Siseko Dalamba A1 team won the game by 21 runs, securing victory over their younger, less experienced teammates.

Now their focus is on the upcoming internal league which starts this week.

The league will consist of eight teams, namely Siseko Dalamba Cricket Club, Sada Cricket Club, Dongwe Cricket Club, Ekuphumleni Cricket Club, Walter Sisulu University, Mlungisi Cricket Club, Northern Region Warriors Cricket Club and Masakhane Cricket Club.

Valgas FC topped Group A and Rainbow Stars FC qualified as the second best team, A LOCAL organisation, Sango Gcaleka Lega- while Group B was topped by Ilinge Aces FC, cy, together with local leaders, Councillor with Madrid FC of Ezibeleni coming in secYongama Adonis of Ward 13 and ward com- ond. mittee member Shoes Seyise, held a football The first semi-final took place on Monday tournament this past weekend at the Dumpy between Valgas and Komani Stars. Valgas beAdams Sport Complex in Komani. came the first team to book a place in the finals after winning 2-1.

The tournament The second semistarted on Saturday, final was between IlSeptember 23, and inge Aces and Rainthe final games were bow Stars. Rainbow played on Monday, Stars managed to September 25. Eight score a goal which teams from around helped them book a Enoch Mgijima Muplace in the final nicipality area parwith Valgas. ticipated in the tourThe two teams nament. The teams that lost in the semiwere divided into finals played for two groups of four Valgas with their coach and the event third and fourth organisers.

PHOTO:THANDO MGEDEZI teams. place in the tournaGroup A consistment and Komani ed of all Komani teams namely Valgas FC, Stars won third place 6-0 in their game.

Rainbow Stars FC, Try Again FC and Komani In the game that everyone was waiting for Conquerors FC. between Valgas and Rainbow Stars, Valgas Group B consisted of Ilinge Aces FC and showed more hunger by winning the tournaAC Milan both from Ilinge Township, Madrid ment 8-1 and beating the helpless Rainbow FC from Ezibeleni and Komani Stars FC. Stars.

The top two teams from each qualified for Valgas walked away with a trophy and a the next round which was the semi-finals. brand new kit as the winners.

Safa Chris Hani to host u/19 trials THANDO MGEDEZI THE South African Football Association in the Chris Hani District will be conducting u/19 trials for both boys and girls on Saturday at the Dumpy Adams Sport Complex.

The trials will start at 9am.

Teens in that age category from this region are expected to bring their ID documents and a playing kit.

This goes along with the preparations for the 2017 Steve Vukile Tshwete Games which will be hosted by Buffalo City Metro from November 28 to December 2.

The team of selectors from the Safa will consist of five coaches from the region, namely Simcelele Peter, Monde Mnyaka, Madoda Habana, Kholekile Mengam and Wezo Ndiki.

Last year, in the same provincial tourna-

Golden Games event is a success THANDO MGEDEZI THE Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) in the Chris Hani District, together with the Department of Social Development, Department of Health and the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality, hosted the Golden Games last week Thursday in the Karoo region of Cradock.

The Golden Games is a programme of elderly people who promote a healthy lifestyle for pensioners.

Six local municipalities from the Chris Hani District all participated in this successful programme. They were Inxuba Yethemba, Sakhisizwe, Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu, Engcobo and Emalahleni This year 17 sporting codes were played by the pensioners, including popular games such as football, athletics, rugby ball throw

The overall winners of the Golden Games that took place in Cradock last week.

PHOTO:THANDO MGEDEZI

and others. Queenstown Express caught up with the manager from DSRAC, Thoko Oliphant.

“Since we started this programme we‘ve discovered that it makes a difference to these pensioners. The elderly people are not going to the clinics frequently now as they used to.

“Remember that in this programme we are in partnership with the Departments of Health and Social Development.

“The Department of Health is confirming that the numbers of elderly people going to

their clinics have dropped ever since we started this programme. We always encourage them to keep playing all year and not wait for this event,” Oliphant said.

The Eastern Cape Province usually dominates in athletics (especially the 800m and 100m) and football. The Engcobo Men’s Football team will be representing the province in that sporting code.

The winners of this event will represent the Eastern Cape in the 2017 National Golden Games in KwaZulu-Natal next month.

ment that was hosted by Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, the u/19 boys’ coach was the former Amazulu FC and Bush Bucks FC striker, Bulelani Matross, who is now in Cape Town.

Queenstown Express spoke with the head of development in Safa Chris Hani, Sigqibo Gcakamane, about the announcement of a new coach. “We only announce our technical team for the Steve Vukile Tshwete games after we have finished with the trials.

“But obviously we will have a new coach this year as we all know that Matross is no longer around Chris Hani District. All our eight local football authorities will send us players and we expect those players to bring their ID documents and playing kit,” Gcakamane said.

The selectors will choose 18 players from both the boys and girls to represent Chris Hani.