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LOCAL TALENT: St 

Andrew’s College 

matriculant 

Taha Anjum of 

Grahamstown 

and 

William’s 

Town achieved 

seven 

distinctions 

LOTS TO SMILE 

ABOUT: Kingswood 

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mat riculant 

S a n e l i s i we 

Ndlebe, from 

Wesley near Port 

Alfred, obtained 

six distinctions 

JON HOUZET 

GR A H A M STO W N 

schools boasted 

excellent results 

in the 

Independent 

E x a m i n at i o n s 

Board (IEB) 

matric exams last year.In results 

released yesterday, St Andrew’s 

College said the 2017 matric 

class achieved a 100% pass 

rate, and all the boys have 

qualified to study at tertiary 

level for degree (97%) or 

diploma (3%) courses. The 103 

St Andrew’s College boys who 

wrote the exam achieved a total 

of 224 subject distinctions, the 

highest number of distinctions 

achieved by a matric class since 

the inception of the National 

Senior Certificate in 2008. 

The school had special 

congratulations for Taha Anjum 

of Grahamstown and King 

William’s Town, on achieving a 

full house of distinctions – 

seven in total. 

“His academic focus and 

sheer hard work was an 

King 

inspiration to his peers and 

admired by us all,” the school 

said in a statement. 

Kingswood College 

announced that their top seven 

matrics of 2017 gathered 32 

distinctions between 

themselves and over 80% 

overall averages. 

At the Diocesan School for 

Girls (DSG), three matrics were 

listed on the IEB commendable 

list for being placed in the top 

5% of all matric IEB candidates 

in five subjects. They are Alice 

Godlonton of Grahamstown, 

Caitlin Bailey of Knysna and 

Annabelle Schaeffer of 

St Andrew’s says results 

best in school’s history 

Johannesburg. 

Godlonton attained eight 

subject distinctions, six of 

which were over 90%. Claire 

Squires (Kimberley) also 

achieved eight subject 

distinctions. Caitlin Bailey, Julie 

Jevon (East London), Tamia 

Mfazi (East London), Annabelle 

Schaeffer and Abigail Wood 

(Johannesburg) all attained a 

full house of seven subject 

d i st i n c t i o n s . 

The following girls achieved 

six subject distinctions: Lisa 

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St Andrew’s matrics 

come top of class 

From page 1 

candidates were 

distinctions and 36% 

were B symbols. 

DSG headmistress 

Shelley Frayne said: “We 

are proud of our 

academic record which I 

know can be largely 

attributed to the strong 

work ethic among our 

pupil body, good parental 

support and a 

well-trained, committed 

and dedicated academic 

st a f f. ” 


matriculant Sanelisiwe 

Ndlebe, from Wesley 

near Port Alfred, 

obtained six distinctions 

in accounting, English, 

isiXhosa, life orientation 

(LO), life sciences and 

mathematics. Ndlebe 

hopes to study actuarial 

science at UCT. Her 

advice to the matrics of 

2018: 

Thomas Stott from 

Grahamstown obtained 

five distinctions in 

Afrikaans, engineering 

and graphic design 

(EGD), IT, mathematics 

and physical sciences. 

Stott won a scholarship 

to Rhodes University for 

his tertiary studies and 

plans to study a BSc with 

specific focus on 

computer science, 

mathematics and 

physics. He hopes that 

these studies will lay the 

foundation for him to 

become an engineer. 

Alexander Griplas from 

Tanzania obtained five 

distinctions in 

accounting, economics, 

geography, LO and 

mathematics. Griplas 

plans to study economics 

and finance abroad in 

Europe, either in England 

or Italy. 

Other notable achievers 

of four distinctions each, 

with over 80% overall 

averages were: Caitlin 

Stoltz from 

Grahamstown, who got 

distinctions for Afrikaans, 

business studies, 

geography and 

mathematical literacy; 

Kate Von Holdt from 

Grahamstown – 

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sciences and 

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head Jonathan Trafford 

said: “ On reflection, this 

can be attributed to their 

hard work and the 

preparation done for the 

We are proud of our academic 

record which I know can be 

largely attributed to the 

strong work ethic among our 

pupil body 

the class of 2017 

symbolise the magic that 

is created when hard 

work, talent, and passion 

combine. There are no 

short-cuts to excellence. 

Each achievement 

reflects a network of 

support that includes 

teachers, parents, and a 

structured and 

disciplined environment 

that creates the space 

within which our boys 

can flourish. How 

blessed we are, how 

much we have to be 

thankful for!" 

St Andrew’s matrics 

James Ridley 

(Johannesburg), Joshua 

Starr (Kimberley), Alex 

Holmes (Grahamstown), 

Rorke Wilson 

(Johannesburg), Jamie 

MacGregor (White River), 

Murray Breetzke 

(Johannesburg), Dillan 

Sievwright (Kenya) and 

Nicholas Poole (Port 

Elizabeth), all achieved 

six distinctions. 

In the top 1% of 

candidates who wrote 

these subjects nationally 

were Alexander Holmes 

(geography), Joshua 

Starr (history) and James 

Ridley (mathematics). 

A number of other 

pupils were ranked in the 

top 5% of their subjects 

n at i o n a l l y. 

TOP ACHIEVER: DSG matric Alice Godlonton of Grahamstown attained eight 

subject distinctions, six of which were over 90% 

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examinations by the 

teaching staff. In a 

number of subject areas, 

notably mathematics and 

engineering and graphic 

design our pupils 

exceeded expectation 

and did particularly well. 

“Of all the subjects 

written over 74% of the 

marks were in the top 

c at e g o r i e s . ” 

St Andrew’s College 

headmaster Alan 

Thompson said this 

year's matric results 

were the best in the 

history of the school. 

“The achievements of 

HARGES were 

opened on 

Tu e s d ay 

following yet 

another incident of a 

farm attack, this time at 

a farm in Seven 

Fountains outside 

Grahamstown, where 

robbers bound a male 

farm employee and 

proceeded to make off 

with valuables, 

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Police recover stolen vehicles in PE 

including two motor 

vehicles. Charges 

include house robbery, 

theft and 

housebreaking. 

It is alleged an 

unknown number of 

suspects entered the 

house of an employee 

on the farm where they 

tied up the husband 

with cable ties but not 

his wife and two 

children and no 

physical assault was 

s u st a i n e d . 

However, the family 

were severely 

traumatised by the 

incident. 

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Before leaving for the 

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the keys to a bakkie 

parked in the yard. 

The suspects forced 

open the burglar gate 

and entered the main 

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They made off with 

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Fortunately, the tide was low so the 

car landed on the dry stone river 

bed, averting tragedy. 

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PORT Alfred road safety markings and 

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Bystanders reported that there were three 

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The dark Audi sedan had apparently been 

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All occupants escaped without major injuries 

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It is not known if alcohol was involved. 

Police and emergency personnel were quick to 

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Fortunately, the tide was low so the car landed 

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Van der Riet Street ends in gravel that runs all 

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New Year’s Day revelry spread across much of 

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YOUR VOICE 

... vox pops on the street 

How did you spend your New Year’s Day? 

MXOLISI MBUTHUMA: I 

spent a lot of money on 

groceries and toys for 

children. I also took my 

family to the beach. 

LAURIKA ALEXANDER: It was 

very nice even though I was 

working. It’s always nice to 

be on service to our 

holidaymakers and to serve 

them. 

NEIL WELSH: It was good. I 

spent it at home with my wife 

and children. We had a party 

just to make it extraordinary. 

MYSTERIOUS DEATHS: How this cow and calf died is still under investigation, but township 

cattle-owners have moved their animals to a large open area close to the Marjorie Parrish Hospital 

above Nemato to prevent them from straying through the township or over the R67 which has seen 

many accidents directly attributable to stray cattle 

Cattle die after 

owners move 

some of them 

ZUSAKHE JELU: I started at 

church and it was good. We 

had a braai at home. 

WELLINGTON QUTYWA: I had 

an incredible new year at 

work. I really enjoyed seeing 

different people from 

different places 

LUSINDISO MNTAMBANE: 

It was nice, we had braai 

as family, which is very 

rare. 

ROB KNOWLES 

A 

CCORDING to the 

Eastern Border Farmers 

Association the problem 

of stray cattle has 

persisted for the last 100 years, 

but a possible solution was 

found recently by Ndlambe 

Municipality when township 

cattle owners were invited to 

move their cattle to a large plot 

of land close to the Marjorie 

Parrish TB Hospital. 

However, the cattle owners 

are concerned and want to 

speak with mayor Phindile Faxi 

regarding a number of cattle 

that have been found dead in 

the new grazing area. 

The matter was brought to 

Talk of the Town’s attention by 

recently appointed PR councillor 

for the DA, Thunyelwa Mbekela, 

who was concerned that cattle 

might not be receiving the 

necessary care since the move. 

DA caucus leader and ward 

councillor Ray Schenk was 

Councillor establishing facts 

after herds relocated to plot 

contacted for comment and said 

he was waiting to discuss the 

issue with the mayor before 

making any formal statements. 

He also said he had asked 

Mbekela to await discussion 

before taking the matter further. 

“The cattle were not 

impounded,” he said. “The 

owners were offered to resettle 

their animals on a large piece of 

municipal-owned land [maybe a 

few hundred hectares] to 

alleviate problems on the roads 

and in the township.” 

The fact that the municipality 

has already earmarked a piece 

of land opposite the Port Alfred 

High School with view to 

temporarily impound stray cattle 

there until the municipal truck 

can take them to the pound in 

Alexandria has had residents 

worried, particularly in light of 

them being assured earlier that 

such a thing would not happen. 

It was confirmed that at least 

two cows and a calf have died 

after the move to the new 

grazing area near Marjorie 

Parrish Hospital, but it is 

unclear if these cattle died 

because of the move. 

“It is true that cattle have 

died, but we believe a cow was 

moved to the new location 

because it was already sick. 

“We do not want to jump to 

conclusions until we know all 

the facts. We don’t know if the 

animals died of natural causes, 

lack of care or whether they 

were already sick. If there is a 

problem we will make a formal 

complaint, but it is early days 

and we still need to clarify what 

has actually happened before 

taking any action,” said Schenk.



OPINION 

Making a 

resolution 

you have 

to keep 

NEW year always brings a sense of 

Achange, even though it may be more 

about the construct of the calendar than 

any shift in our lives. 

As humans we are as dependent on the 

cycles of the seasons as all of nature is, 

and it is for our mental well-being too that 

there is a beginning and end to things, and 

life does not continue in an endless 

routine. After all, our bodies will not. 

It is good to have a break too, however 

brief it may be, and we are thankful for the 

holidays that mark the closure of one year 

and the start of the next. 

People make a lot of jokes about New 

Ye a r ’s resolutions and our failure to keep 

them, which is human nature. But 

psychologically, it probably is a good time 

to decide to change old and destructive 

habits with a view to replacing them with 

something positive. 

The most common resolutions of all are 

to lose weight and do more exercise, and 

these good intentions often fall by the 

wayside. Which is why they become 

stereotypical jokes. 

Starting new activities with friends, or 

even acquaintances, is probably the best 

way to develop good habits. After all, we 

can certainly develop bad habits in the 

company of friends. 

We have been presented with a good 

opportunity locally in the establishment of 

a Port Alfred parkrun, which could be a 

way to address those two pressing and yet 

neglected issues of getting more exercise 

and losing weight. 

According to local organiser Martin 

Neethling, the parkrun has been growing 

steadily every week since its inception on 

December 9. No doubt the influx of 

holidaymakers who are already well 

acquainted with parkrun in their own towns 

or cities has benefited the turnout at the 

Port Alfred parkrun, but it seems like locals 

are also being drawn to the event. 

It looks like a nice course that follows 

the Kowie River towpath. 

People love company, and even if you 

aren’t already running with friends, it may 

be an opportunity to meet people and 

make new friends. 

My personal resolution is to join that 

parkrun. It’s only 5km so it’s not too 

daunting. And it may be the very thing I 

need to get more exercise and lose weight. 

Then I can finally say I overcame the joke 

of not being able to keep a New Year’s 

resolution. 

– Jon Houzet 

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WHEN LIONS ROAR: Port Alfred Lions spread cheer by presenting gifts containing clothing, school stationery, sweets and toys to Loaves and Fishes which, 

in turn, presented the gifts to less fortunate children. From left are Lions Mike Newlands, Ilana de Klerk holding ‘lion cub’ Melissa, Francois and his wife 

Lorenda de Klerk, with Lions president Norman Elliott flanked by Liz Coombe-Heath, left, and Jill Reed of Loaves and Fishes 

BIG FLOAT: The Float to Horns Up from Kariega Main 

Beach on December 28 had over 2000 entries and was 

a lot of fun for everyone who participated 

HAVE YOUR S AY 

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I THINK that anybody over 30 (or 40?) will 

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I am so hoping someone will be able to help. I 

need somebody who can transcribe a cassette 

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NSRI – 082-990-5971 

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Holistic EMS – 063-460-0042 

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Thanks for help with son 

ON December 23 my son, 

Mntukhwena Mabona, 

returned safe and sound from 

initiation school, just in time 

for us to spend Christmas 

t o g e t h e r. 

As my wife tragically 

passed away from illness in 

August 2006, I have been a 

single parent, but not without 

help. I just want to take this 

opportunity to thank everyone 

who has helped me over this 

time. 

My son is now a man, and 

he also sends his thanks. 

DAVID MABONA 

Thanks for support and trust in 2017 

Holistic EMS wish to thank everyone for their 

trust and support this past year. We look 

forward to continuing our service delivery 

throughout 2018. 

We hope you all had a blessed Christmas and 

a fantastic New Year. 

Huge salary differences 

I RECENTLY spent a couple of 

weeks in Johannesburg. 

What struck me was that 

cars, petrol, houses, groceries, 

hardware, clothing and other 

necessities of life cost the 

same as, and in some cases 

less than, they do in Port 

Alfred. In some cases the 

products sold in Port Alfred 

are inferior to those sold in 

Johannesburg. 

Why then are the salaries 

paid in Port Alfred much less 

than those paid in 

Johannesburg? In whose bank 

accounts are those unpaid 

portions of the salaries 

accumulating, since the work 

KAREN ROMANS 

done is the same as that done 

in Johannesburg? 

For example, transferring 

houses bought and sold, 

serving customers, delivering 

goods and so forth is the 

same in big cities as in small 

towns. 

DES KOPKE



The dawning 

of a brand 

New Year 

I N S P I R AT I O N A L 

INSIGHTS 

... with Pastor Theo Snyman 

SUN-SEEKERS: Kelly’s Blue Flag Beach in Port Alfred always draws plenty of holidaymakers as well as locals making the most of sunny days, as on 

Wednesday this week. The beach is Ndlambe’s longest-standing Blue Flag Beach, having been awarded Blue Flag status for 13 consecutive years. 

Kariega Main Beach in Kenton has been awarded the Blue Flag for nine consecutive years 

Picture: ROB KNOWLES 

FA C E 2FA C E 

... with Owen Putzier 

 

 

 

 

Question: Tell us 

about your job. 

Answer: I own 

Eascape Glass and 

Aluminium. We 

supply glass, 

aluminium, doors 

and windows, 

showers and 

mirrors. We 

m a n u fa c t u r e 

Eascape trellis 

gates, clear and DIY 

burglar bars as well 

as locals, keys and 

locksmith services. 

Q: Why did you get 

into this line of 

work? 

A: It was a family 

invite. 

Q: Describe the 

most memorable 

moments that you 

have in this line of 

work? 

A: Saving Rosehill 

Mall’s entrance 

from falling apart in 

huge gusts of wind. 

Q: What do you do 

to unwind when 

you are not 

working? 

A: Fish, braai and 

 

 

spor t. 

Q: What is your 

motto in life? 

A: To do my best. 

Q: What makes 

you angry? 

A: Dishonesty and 

chancers. 

Q: What makes 

you happy? 

A: My wife. 

Q: What do you 

think about the 

youth in South 

Africa? Do you 

have any advice 

for them? 

A: Educate 

yourselves and have 

good manners. 

Q: What do you 

like about Kenton? 

A: The nature. 

Q: What is your 

favourite music? 

A: Afrikaans 

music and ’60s. 

Q: Name three 

people you would 

like to invite to 

dinner? 

A: My wife, father 

and daughter. 

Q: Three wishes 

for South Africa. 

A: We need 

equality – rule out 

d i s c r i m i n at i o n ; 

remove corrupt 

leaders and apply 

law enforcement; 

and have less 

public holidays. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE events of 2017 are now history and a new 

year lies ahead… unknown, uncertain, ominous 

for some and challenging for others. 

Whatever the future may bring, we need to face 

it with faith, hope and love, for these three remain, 

but the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 

13:13). 

This world is in turmoil. Nature is wreaking 

havoc in various ways in many countries. Crime 

and corruption seems to be evident in every part 

of society. The possibility of a third world war 

looms ever closer as nations bulk their military 

muscle. Even though the future may seem bleak 

and depressing, Christians have valid reasons for 

remaining positive. 

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be 

dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you 

and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous 

right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). The comfort of knowing 

the Lord’s protection results in peace that 

transcends all understanding. Trust in the Lord 

and don’t despair. 

The economy is a concern, but the Lord says: 

“Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labour 

or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his 

splendour was dressed like one of these. If that is 

how God clothes the grass of the field, which is 

here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, 

how much more will he clothe you, O you of little 

fa i t h ” (Luke 12:27). 

Each year that passes brings us closer to the 

coming of the Lord. The events of today were 

predicted in the Bible. “When these things begin 

to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, 

because your redemption is drawing near” ( L u ke 

21:28). Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 

Quotations from New International Version 

P U B L I C A U C T I O N 

B U T C H E R S H O P E Q U I P M E N T 

PORT ALFRED ON SATURDAY 

13TH JANUARY 2018 AT 10-00AM 

VENUE: J J BUTCHERY PORT ALFRED 

(SAME COMPLEX AS 

OLD BEAVERS, NOW WIMPY). 

COMPRISING: 4 x CHEST FREEZERS, 

2 x DISPLAY FRIDGES, 1 x CASH REGISTER, 

3 x ELECTRONIC SCALES, 2 x BILTONG 

SLICERS, 2 X STAINLESS STEEL BILTONG 

DRYERS, OFFICE DESKS & CHAIRS, 

6 x STAINLESS STEEL TABLES, 2 x POLONY 

SLICERS, 1 x MINCER, 2 x SAUSAGE 

MAKERS, 1 x MIXER, 2 x VACUUM MACHINES, 

3 x PATTI MAKERS, 1 x COLD ROOM, 

1 x STAINLESS STEEL COOKER, 

1 x BOWL CUTTER, 1 x CARCASS SCALE, 

2 x BAND SAWS, VARIOUS HOOKS, 

KNIVES, CHOPPING BOARDS & TRAYS, 

PLASTIC BASINS, ETC. 

CONDITION OF SALE: STRICTLY CASH 

(A LAPTOP WILL BE AVAILABLE TO EFFECT 

EFT) ALSO A R1 000-00 REFUNDABLE 

DEPOSIT ON REGISTRATION IS IN FORCE. 

FURTHER PARTICULARS 

CONTACT DAN 0837012541 or EMAIL 

dpbrewis@gmail.com 

SEE PHOTOS OF EQUIPMENT ON 

OUR WEB PAGE 

www.dansauctions.co.za



Jaco van Rensburg of RailTime 

Photography was a happy snapper 

on December 28, when he came 

across a hive of activity on the Kowie 

River, with families enjoying the lovely 

weather. Fishing seemed to be the 

favourite activity. These pictures 

were originally shared to Sunshine 

Coast Tourism’s Facebook page 

Port Alfred 

BUSINESSFORUM 

Catch up with what’s happening on the PA business front 

Travel safe: 

Have you got 

ever ything? 

INNOVATIVE DESIGNS: Bathurst potter Richard Pullen with some 

of his latest creations. You can see Pullen at work in his 

workshop in Bathurst which boasts a wide variety of pottery for 

decorative or practical use 

Picture: BRYAN SMITH 

MAKE a list and check it 

twice before travelling 

during the holiday season. 

Multi Security 

recommends that all 

holidaymakers ensure that 

their keys are returned 

and that their alarms are 

armed before departing. 

“Ask yourself one 

question: is Multi Security 

watching your house for 

you?” said Clinton Millard 

of Multi Security. 

Contact the control 

room on (046) 624-2508 

or the office on (046) 

624-3708 and ask about 

your security today. 

KENTON ON SEA | R3 950 000 

Brand New Release - Stunning double storey in 

Norfolk Ridge Complex 

ĞĚŽŽŵĂŚŽŽŵĂĂŐĞŽŚΘŽŚĂŽ 

Ăŝ ŽīĞ ĂĞ ŽĨ ŚĞ Ă ŬŝĐŚĞŶ ĐůůĞ Ě ůŽŶŐĞ 

ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ŽŽŵ ŐĞ ŽŝůĞ Θ ŵĂŝŶ ďĞĚŽŽŵ ĞŶ ŝĞ ŽŶĂŝ 

ŚĂ ŬŝĐŚĞŶ ůŽŶŐĞ ŶŽŽŵ ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ Ž Ž ŽŽů ďĞĚŽŽŵ 

Ĩůů ďĂŚŽŽŵ ŽďůĞ ŐĂĂŐĞ WEB REF 454077 

MIKE BAILEY | 082 899 8103 | 046 648 1037 | mike.bailey@seeff.com 

ŝĞ ď ĂŽŝŶŵĞŶ Ž Ăůů Ž ĞŶĂů ŶĞĞĚ ůĞĂĞ ĐĂůů 

ŝĐŚĞůůĞ 

KENTON ON SEA | R1 900 000 

Perfect lock up & go holiday home or ideal for the 

smaller family 

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2 

ĞŶ ůĂŶ ůŽŶŐĞ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ŬŝĐŚĞŶ ďĞĚŽŽŵ 

ďĂŚŽŽŵ Θ Ă Ě ŚŝĚ ŐĂĂŐĞ ŚĂ ďĞĞŶ ĐŽŶĞĞĚ ŝŶŽ ŚĞ 

Ě ďĞĚŽŽŵ ĞŶ ŝĞ ŽďůĞ ŐĂĂŐĞ ŽŝĚĞ ůĂŶĚ Θ 

ďĂŚŽŽŵ ŽůĂ ŚŽ ĂĞ Ğŵ Ĩůů ĞŶĐůŽĞĚ WEB REF 451457 

MIKE BAILEY | 082 899 8103 | 046 648 1037 | mike.bailey@seeff.com 

ŝĞ ď ĂŽŝŶŵĞŶ Ž Ăůů Ž ĞŶĂů ŶĞĞĚ ůĞĂĞ ĐĂůů 

ŝĐŚĞůůĞ 

This has been a busy season 

I HOPE you have all had a 

wonderful Christmas full 

of the joys of family and 

friends. 

New Year this year 

seemed to be busier than 

ever and on the whole, the 

municipality did a great 

job. Well done to them for 

coping with the huge influx 

over this period. 

Our security team in Kenton 

made sure we had very few 

reported incidents of crime. On 

balance we had a great festive 

season. 

This must have rubbed off on 

our visitors, as we have had an 

unusually busy time showing 

them homes, and preparing 

offers for purchase. 

Buyers’ appetite to buy has 

MYHOME 

... with Simon Oliver 

to some extent been dampened 

by recent events in the 

leadership in the ruling party. I 

imagine we will need to see 

the direction that the new 

leadership take to revitalise 

commerce, reduce crime and 

provide services. I am 

cautiously optimistic. Having 

said this, well-priced homes 

are selling. 

There’s something exciting 

about new faces in town. They 

often bring new ideas to the 

community and our 

various organisations. I 

know what it was like 

when I first came down 

here. I joined every 

organisation, made lots of 

friends and then slowly 

concentrated on projects 

in which I had the most 

i n t e r e st . 

However, I don’t know about 

you, despite all this activity I 

do enjoy having more parking 

spaces when I go to town and 

not having to wait so long for 

my habitual cups of coffee, 

now that a number of our 

guests have gone home. 

Please contact me if you 

want to discuss the market or 

your property requirements on 

s i m o n . o l i v e r @ s e e f f. c o m



Sector 2 crime report CRIMEBRIEFS 

W 

IT was a busy week for scene. Police also found no one. 

HATSAPP groups are a case of housebreaking and T-shirt and shaved head. He Also, a case of 

criminals over the arrived. 

ý There was an 

keeping residents up theft at the corner of was also reported in the housebreaking and theft was Christmas and New They were unsure attempted break-in at 

to date on crime in Dickinson and Atherstone vicinity of Chatham Road, reported at Weald Ave. On Year period, with many how the burglar the Port Alfred Bowling 

their areas. 

roads was reported. 

Seaford Street and Seven December 30 another case of residential break-ins entered and exited the Club in Causeway Road 

The following incidents And, on the Day of Goodwill Oakes Street where the housebreaking and theft was reported as well as complex, but found he in the early hours of 

were compiled from incident (Boxing Day) a case of suspect was seen to jump reported in Miles Street. The attempts being made. had gained entry to the New Year’s Day. 

reports in Port Alfred Sector housebreaking and theft was over a wall, and SAPS was suspects were seen in the ý MultiSecurit y unit through an open 

2, which comprises the west reported in Anglers Way. informed. On December 29 Atherstone Road area. A 

A window at the 

response officers bedroom window that 

bank. 

On December 28 a burglary there was a fire close to the suspect was caught during a 

premises was broken, 

apprehended a burglar had no burglar bars. 

On Christmas Eve a case of suspect was seen in the area corner of Beach Road and housebreaking incident in 

but the would-be 

at a break-in at a home There was also no 

theft out of a motor vehicle of Hards Street and Stewart Carnoustie Street. It was Muller Drive by MultiSecurity 

burglar could not get 

in Muller Drive on the alarm system. 

was reported in Atherstone Road. He was described as a reported to the fire 

and taken into custody. 

evening of December ý A York Road 

past the burglar bars 

Road. Then, on Christmas Day male with a green and brown department which responded. Another suspect got away. 

30. Responding to an resident asked for 

and nothing was 

alarm at the premises, armed response in the st o l e n . 

a MultiSecurity officer early hours of 

ý MultiSecurity were 

surprised two burglars December 30 as there called for assistance 

exiting a bathroom were intruders in his when a drowning in 

window. He grabbed yard. MultiSecurity progress was reported 

Security issue scam warning one, but the other got response officers happening in the 

LOCAL farm security has issued a warning and claimed that the police had all the 13 (aka the pound). 

away. He called for 

back-up, and was 

joined by more 

arrived and patrolled 

the area but could not 

find the intruders. 

Kowie River behind the 

municipal buildings in 

Causeway on 

about a scam following a burglary on a farm stolen property in the police pound. The Although aware of burglary, the scamster response officers and ý A burglar cut December 29. 

on December 29 

giveaway was when the “brigadier” did not know the farmer had lost wine and the police. 

through burglar bars at 

Food and alcohol was stolen and a small requested the farmer to pay an amount so meat, not a lot of electrical equipment as he 

Control room 

The burglars were a home in George 

TV was found in the roof. 

the police could deliver his stolen property described. 

informed Gardmed, 

A few days later the farmer received a back to him. 

The incident has been reported to the carrying a projector, Street on December and there were also 

phone call from someone purporting to be a Farm security warned that this was a SAPS, and the SAPS has contacted the and there were other 30, but fled without responses by the NSRI 

police brigadier who knew of the 

scam as the SAPS would not bring stolen farmer. Farm security warned that there items stacked inside stealing anything. 

and other emergency 

housebreaking. He provided a case number property back to its owner if it’s in the SAP were many such scams. 

the bathroom that they MultiSecurit y 

ser vices. 

had planned to take. responded to an alarm 

They found that a 

The owner was out at the premises just 

of town but asked his after 3am. Police were 

Colegate Road resident 

keyholder to check the informed and also 

had been on a jetty 

premises. A case has at tended. 

with three of his 

been opened. 

ý A Park Road workers when they fell 

ý Scrap metal resident reported into the water. The 

thieves left water intruders at her gate in workers could not 

gushing at Port Alfred the early hours of swim but their boss 

High School after 

stealing copper pipes 

there on December 30. 

An alarm went off at 

the premises and a 

MultiSecurity response 

December 30. 

MultiSecurity response 

officers attended and 

found evidence of the 

intruders in the yard as 

there were footprints in 

was able to help them 

out of the water. They 

were taken to hospital 

for near-drowning 

symptoms. 

ý A resident of West 

officer noticed the the soil. 

Beach Manor called 

running water. 

ý There was a MultiSecurity for 

MultiSecurity also break-in in Miles Street assistance on the 

informed the police, on December 30. The afternoon of January 1 

but no case was burglar made a hole 

as three taxis were 

opened. Six metres of next to the security 

blocking the driveway 

copper piping was gate, but actually 

to the complex. She 

st o l e n . 

gained entry through a 

ý A home in window next to the 

also complained that 

Hastings Place was back door. The alarm 

sex workers were in 

broken into in the early was not on. 

the area. MultiSecurity 

hours of New Year’s The burglar got away control room informed 

Day. MultiSecurity with R3 000, a credit SAPS. 

responded to an alarm card, handbag, two ý A Sports Road 

and was also called by 

the homeowner. The 

police also attended. 

They found the 

burglar(s) had gained 

entry over the complex 

cameras, sunglasses, 

clothes, underwear, 

and a pair of blue 

tekkies. 

ý A police officer 

called for assistance 

resident called 

MultiSecurity to report 

that water was running 

down the street on 

January 1. Control 

room informed the 

fence by using a on Sunday night when Ndlambe fire 

substation box to jump he spotted a suspect in department and they 

over. Cellphones, a a yard in Van der Riet said that would see to 

laptop, Iphone and Street and West Street. it. 

handbag with bank MultiSecurity response 

ý A car accident 

cards were stolen. officers attended and 

took place in Southwell 

ý A burglar got patrolled the area but 

Road on the afternoon 

away with a laptop, could not find the 

two cellphones and a suspect. 

of December 29. Traffic 

wallet when he broke ý Intruders were 

and emergency 

into a unit in a Weald reported at a home in services responded. No 

Avenue complex just Lancing Street in the one appeared to be 

after midnight on early hours of New injured. 

SACKS ‘O DIRT: It appears that Ndlambe Municipality delivered sacks of soil to the Duck Pond and various locations around December 29. Ye a r ’s Day. Armed ý Stray cattle were 

town recently but, to date, the sacks have remained unopened and unused. Talk of the Town has asked the municipality to A resident called response checked the reported in Bathurst 

explain what they are intended for but we have not received an answer. In the meantime, these bags are lying across the 

‘st a i r s ’ – a public pathway that links Stocks Avenue and Southwell Road – and have been there for a month, broken and 

MultiSecurity about the 

incident, and response 

premises and only 

found footprints. They 

Street on New Year’s 

Eve. MultiSecurity 

spilling dirt as people are forced to walk over them to use the pathway 

Picture: ROB KNOWLES officers attended the patrolled the area but informed the police.

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N E I G H B O U R LY NOTES 

A VERY happy New Year to you all. We hope 

that the year ahead brings you success and 

happiness and that you have enjoyed the 

holiday season, whether you are a local or a 

v i s i t o r. 

FOR those who have already travelled back 

home we hope you had a safe journey, and 

to those yet to leave, may your travels be 

without incident. 

THE holiday season is always a hectic time 

for the town with about 25 000 visitors 

descending on the beaches having a holiday 

while many of the businesses in town are 

busy providing services to them. Yet this is 

the way of many businesses, with a feast of 

activity over the two holiday periods of 

Christmas and Easter and famine for the rest 

of the year. So, despite a few who might 

criticise there be no parking available in 

town and at the mall, or that there is too 

much noise or that there are just too many 

people, our visitors are the life blood of 

many local economy. Just one thing is worth 

mentioning: please guys, leave the beach as 

you found it and take your litter home with 

you or, at least, find one of the many rubbish 

bins provided. And, once again, thank you 

for visiting our beautiful town. 

CRIME is a big factor over the holiday 

season, with thieves taking the opportunity 

of residents taking a holiday and leaving 

their homes essentially unguarded. And our 

visitors can also be targets for criminals so 

please keep to safe places and do not walk 

by yourself, particularly at night. Be safe, 

keep you valuable under lock and key and 

out of sight of potential robbers and 

burglars. Be extra vigilant of suspicious 

strangers. Report these things to the police 

and allow them to make sure everything is 

safe. Better to be safe than sorry and, if they 

are genuine visitors and come from major 

centres like Durban, Johannesburg, Cape 

Town or any other city, they will understand 

your caution.. 

ON to national news. After several house 

were destroyed and lives were lost in recent 

DIARISE THIS 

Our diary entries are open for January, February and 

March. Please e-mail houzetj@timesmedia.co.za or fax 

(046) 624-2293 or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 

4.30pm, Monday to Friday. 

Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum opens on 

the last Saturday of each month – 9am-12 noon – H aw k i n s 

Industrial Park, Alfred Road, Port Alfred. 

Bathurst Farmers Market – Every Sunday rain or shine at 

Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Nursery, Kowie Road from 

9am-12.30pm. 

Birdwatching Tours and Three Sisters Saunter. Book with 

Anne (046) 675-1976 or 083-719-4950. w w w. a n n e s b i r d i n g . c o . z a 

Bonsai Club meets once a month on a Saturday. For more 

information please contact David Brewis on 076-457-3218. Or 

e-mail d a v i d b re w i s 77 @ g m a i l . c o m . Bring your tools and layout in 

and enjoy the creative atmosphere and free coffee at 

Bcreative Scrapbooking, Shop 12, Rosehill Mall. Available 

weekdays and Saturdays, groups welcome. Call Nicolene on 

(046) 624-3096 to book. 

Duck Pond Morning Market every Wednesday, Friday and 

Saturday from 9am-2pm, between Buksies Coffee Shop and 

Penny Farthing restaurant. Jams, pickles, second-hand books, 

cakes, quiches, secondhand clothing, crochet knitting, plants. 

All stallholders welcome. Contact Wendy 081-347-9562. 

FAST (Forum for Astronomy, Science and Technology) 

meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Port Alfred 

Ski-boat Club at 2.30pm. Visitors welcome. Please contact 

Shirley Marais at s h i r l e y @ t h e a n n o u n c e r. c o . z a or on 082-928-8671 

for more information. 

First Port Alfred Scout/Cub meetings. Every Friday at the 

Girl Guide Hall, from 3pm-5pm. Visitors welcome. For more 

information contact Dot Fethers on (046) 624-3192. 

Graze by the River – Live music by Ant Kaplan – S at u r d ay s 

from 12 noon to 3pm. Contact Nick: (046) 624-8095. 

Kenton Pub Quiz – 6.30pm – first Sunday of each month at 

Kenton Bowls Club. Cash bar available. Cash and other prizes. 

Teams of four to six. All welcome. Enquiries: Walter Grisdale 

(046) 648-2440. 

Kleinemonde Morning Market on the first Saturday of every 

month, from 8.30 to 10am. Kleinemonde Community Hall. 

Enjoy breakfast and browse the stalls selling wholesome farm 

chickens and home produce, including quality meats, 

vegetables, pancakes, frozen meals, quiches, bread, rusks, 

gingerbread houses, home baked cakes, doggy treats, 

candles, gifts and more. 

Kowie Auctioneers - monthly auction every last Thursday of 

the month at 35 North Street. Entries for the auction need to 

be in on the Tuesday before the auction. Viewing day prior 

from 2pm. For more information call Colin Maclachlan 083- 

-521-3623 or Peter Charter on 082-569-3478. 

Kowie History Museum, at The Old Railway Station, Pascoe 

Crescent. Open 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed 

Sunday/Monday and public holidays. 

Lower Albany Historical Society ,meets 3rd Thursday of the 

month – some meetings in Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, 

others, outside trips. Call Suzette on 083-581-5777 for details. 

Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild, meets first Tuesday of 

each month. Call Brian Edwards on (046) 624-2945, or John 

Moss on 082-829-5484 for more information. 

Memory Book Scrapbook Club meets twice a month on a 

Thursday afternoon. All welcome. Contact Cheryl (046) 

624-2733 / 083-556-7562. 

M OT H S - Old soldiers never die – Calling all ex-servicemen 

“Ou Manne” and their ladies for a get-together on the first 

Sunday of every month at 12 noon and the MOTH Hall (behind 

the Ski-boat Club) for a light lunch and some memories. 

RSVP MOTHS at 082-537-9033 or 084-983-8550 for catering 

purposes. 

ENGAGED IN LIFE: Travis Dell and his fiancé Rene Chan from Canada were 

engaged recently. We wish the young couple every happiness for their future 

together 

high winds in Johannesburg, metro mayor 

Herman Mashaba has threatened to come 

down heavily on builders if the construct 

houses of inferior quality and/or use inferior 

materials. This all sounds fine except for one 

thing; who was responsible for approving 

the building for occupation? You see, most 

(if not all) municipalities have a building 

inspectorate whose job is to inspect building 

work from the initially approval of the plans 

to signing off occupational certificates. 

OUR ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY and MARCH 

E-mail houzetj@tisoblackstar.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293 or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday 

BOATING PLEASURE: Nothing beats a tranquil cruise up the Kowie River Picture: LOUISE CARTER 

National Sea Rescue Institute practices every Wednesday 

at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in person to undergo 

an evaluation. 

Night Scrapbooking classes every fortnight at BCreative 

Scrapbooking Supplies at Shop 12, Rosehill Mall. Wednesdays 

from 6.30pm-10pm. Call Nicolene on (046) 624-3096 to book 

your spot for the next class or for more information. Saturday 

morning and weekday scrapbooking classes also available. 

Bookings are required. 

Port Alfred Art Club welcomes new members, both 

experienced or wanting to learn. We meet weekly offering a 

monthly DVD from leading artists, giving excellent tips and 

guidance on how to draw and paint. Contact Jenny 

(083-292-2650) or Netty (084-584-6629). 

Port Alfred Bowling and Croquet Club invites you to try 

your hand at lawn bowls. Free coaching and bowls available. 

Situated next to the Nico Malan Bridge. Enquiries: Rod Wilson 

at: 082-375-2968 or (046) 624-5671. See our website at: 

w w w. p a b c c . c o . z a 

Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now at the Lodge on Albany Road 

(the Old Vic Hotel). Meets every Monday and Thursday – 

1.15pm for 1.30pm start. 

Port Alfred Community Police Forum meets on the third 

Tuesday of each month at the Port Alfred Police Station at 

2.30pm. 

Port Alfred Floral Art Group (PAFAG) meets on the 3rd 

Saturday of the month at Settlers Park hall at 2.30pm. For 

more information please phone 082-464-4606 (Hennie de 

Bruin). All welcome. 

Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second Tuesday of 

More, the National Home Builders 

Registration Council, NHBRC, has an 

obligation to ensure that those who build 

homes conform to its strict code of practice 

and have passed its examinations. Like the 

municipal building inspectors they are 

expected to sign-off the build at each stage 

(including roof, structure, plumbing and 

electrical work). Why is Mashaba therefore 

looking at the builders and not those who 

were supposed to inspect these buildings 

E-mail Rob Knowles at knowlesr@tisoblackstar.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293 

or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday 

from the outset in his own municipality? 

A N D, as a parting shot to his presidency of 

the ANC, Jacob Zuma announced free 

university admission to the poor and, with 

an upper limit of in excess of R350 000 per 

annum for a family’s gross income, the not 

so poor. Now government needs to sort out 

this problem as universities around the 

country are claiming foul that they were not 

consulted. Zuma’s latest cabinet reshuffle 

saw the replacement of South African 

Communist Party chairman Blade Mzimande 

with relative newcomer to the cabinet 

Hlengiwe Mkhize as Higher Education 

minister who insists that all university 

bursars were informed and in agreement 

with the new no-paying system. Mkhize is 

either wrong or not experienced enough for 

the post or the universities are not telling 

the truth. Watch out for more fireworks in he 

coming month or so. 

H A P PY birthday greetings and best wishes 

to everyone celebrating this special 

occasion in the week ahead, especially 

Willem Horn, Glenda Huxtable, Bradley van 

Zyl, Sophie Bessinger, Ryan Vermaak, Chris 

Shaddock, Jacques van Wyk, Justine Hulley, 

Devon Coetzee, Tony Tarr, Angela Fourie, Ian 

Hattingh, Audrey Barnard, Averil Oosthuizen, 

Daniel Paterson, Maxi Mclellan, Tracey Butt, 

John Butt, Ross & Clayton Lloyd, Kelly Avis, 

Shaun Botha, Gift Wallace, Jurie Wessels, 

Michael Gardner, Debbi Reed, Michelle 

Jones-Phillipson, Myrtle Flemming, Margie 

Siegers, James Charter, Dominicue 

Averbuch, Ivy Gulliford, Jo Wilmot, Vanessa 

Hilton-Barber, Russell Shelton, Anina Blouw. 

ANOTHER business anniversary and our 

congratulations and wishes for more future 

success to Winston Vermaak’s Colin’s 

Garden Service, The Wharf Street Tab, 

Historic Pig & Whistle. 

AS the western stock exchanges close for 

some period over the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 

(including the FTSE, the NYSE and others), 

trading has been slow since December 22. 

However, following the election of Cyril 

each month at 10am at the Port Alfred River and Ski-boat 

Club. 

Richmond House Museum. Open to the public 10am – 12 

noon on Saturdays December 23, 30, January 6. Otherwise by 

appointment only: 082-456-7437. Donations gratefully 

accepted. Private non-profit museum which traces over 175 

years of owners and alterations at Richmond House. The 

museum is a 1948 replica of The Castle, preserves salvaged 

artefacts of the original 1840 building and records the 

specialised history of the property, the harbour and the family 

of 1820 settler Hon Wm Cock. 

Rocky Ridge Farm Market opens every Saturday and Sunday 

from 9am with a variety of home made delights, “egg-cellent” 

free-range eggs, honey, biltong, droewors as well as its very 

popular morning breakfast. Contact Desia Holmes on 

083-589-0765 for more information. 

Rosehill Mall Art and Crafters Market, the first Saturday of 

every month, from 9am-4pm. A true art and craft market. 

Only handmade items available by our local crafters. Large 

selection of goods. 

Scottish Country Dancing at Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park, 

every Wednesday from 5.30pm-7pm. For more information 

please phone (046) 604-0478. 

Sunshine Coast Women’s Forum meets every fourth 

Tuesday in the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park at 2.30pm. Come 

and join us. Visitors welcome. For more information contact 

Muriel MacGregor on (046) 624-1963. 

The Riverside Ramble:a new self-guided tour (map R10 from 

Sunshine Coast Tourism or Kowie History Museum) of historic 

Wharf Street and Van der Riet Streets. 

U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth Thursday of 

every month at 10am at the Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park 

village. All welcome. 

Saturday January 6 

Victory Cup Golf Day at the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. 

Presented by 43 Air School in support of SA Air Force 

Association benevolence. R190 per person. 

Crazy Clock Workshop by Clare Rothwell from Khanyi 

Designs at Red Leaf Nursery, from 10am until 12 noon Cost 

R200 which includes all material needed to create a working 

clock. Suitable for kids nine years and older. Booking 

essential. Contact Adele at Red Leaf Nursery on (046) 

624-8530. 

Tuesday January 9 

NOTE: Due to the proximity to the festive season, there will be 

NO monthly Probus Club meeting in January. 


Port Alfred Round Table 177 AGM –6pm–Round Table 

clubhouse. Community of Port Alfred is invited. If anyone 

wishes to attend please rsvp to d o m i n i c u e @ s e re n e i t . c o . z a b e fo r e 

January 10. 


Ramaphosa as president of the African 

National Congress the markets that are open 

have reacted favourably to the news, 

assuming Ramaphosa will become the next 

president of South Africa. While that is not 

necessarily the case, Ramaphosa’s must 

first focus on reuniting the ANC and its 

alliance partners before contesting the 2019 

general elections. His task will not be easy 

while Jacob Zuma still holds the position of 

President of South Africa but, with almost 

400 criminal charges against him pending, 

he might not be in that position for very 

mush longer. At the time of going to press 

the Rand was and trading at R12.37 to the 

Dollar (R13.74), R16.78 to the Pound (R16.83) 

and R14.87 to the Euro (R14.31). 

Commodities such as Gold at $1 316.00 ($1 

162.01) per fine ounce and Platinum at 

$933.70 ($904.50) with only Brent Crude Oil 

at $67.04 per barrel ($55.89). Despite an 

alarming increase in the price of Brent 

Crude, the stronger rand means that petrol 

prices are due to decrease next Wednesday 

by around R0.70 per litre. 

SPECIAL thoughts and prayers are with all 

those folk who are not well, who are having 

or have already had tests, operations and 

treatments. "Sterkte" to Roy Potter, Andrew 

de Vries, Dot Fetherstonhaugh, Howard 

Dredge. 

WISHING all couples celebrating wedding 

anniversaries congratulations and continued 

happiness for many happy times ahead. 

Good luck to Lou and Annette Coetzee, 

Willem and Marlene van Rensburg, Alan and 

Brenda Hulley, Phil and Pam Hopper, Chris 

and Cindy de Wet Steyn, Tom and Liz Webb 

and Grant and Tricia Campbell. 

THOUGHT for the week: “As we start the 

year, be kinder than necessary. Everyone 

you meet is fighting some kind of battle and 

you never know when a moment and a few 

sincere words can have an impact on a life”. 

BEST regards as always, 

The Team. 

Port Alfred Floral Art Group monthly meeting – 2.30pm – 

Settlers Park Hall. Demonstration – “Love is in the air” by 

committee members. Homework: Any design of your choice, 

“Working with tortured willow” as demonstrated by Jean 

Page and Hennie de Bruin at the October meeting. Inquiries: 

Hennie de Bruin 082-464-4606 All welcome. 

Pupils 

recognised by 

their schools for 

their excellent 

results in the IEB 

matric exams 

last year. 

St Andrew’s College matric James Ridley of 

Johannesburg got six distinctions 

Kingswood College matric Georgia Cadle from East 

London got four distinctions 

Kingswood College matric Caitlin Stoltz from 

Grahamstown got four distinctions 

DSG matric Caitlin Bailey of Knysna got seven 

d i st i n c t i o n s 

St Andrew’s College matric Alex Holmes of 

Grahamstown got six distinctions 

St Andrew’s College matric Murray Breetzke of 


Kingswood College matric Kate Von Holdt from 

Grahamstown got four distinctions 

Kingswood College matric Thomas Stott from 

Grahamstown obtained five distinctions 

DSG matric Claire Squires of Kimberley got seven 


St Andrew’s College matric Dillan Sievwright of 

Kenya got six distinctions 

St Andrew’s College matric Rorke Wilson of 


Kingswood College matric Alexander Griplas from 

Tanzania obtained five distinctions 

DSG matric Abigail Wood of Johannesburg got 

seven distinctions 

DSG matric Julie Jevon of East London got seven 


St Andrew’s College matric Jamie MacGregor of 

White River got six distinctions 

St Andrew’s College matric Nicholas Poole of Port 

Elizabeth got six distinctions 

Kingswood College matric Sarah-Jane Klopstra 

from Somerset West got four distinctions 

DSG matric Annabelle Schaeffer of Johannesburg 

got seven distinctions 

DSG matric Tamia Mfazi of East London got seven 

d i st i n c t i o n s



ANGLICAN CHURCH ALBANY 

A R C H D E A C O N RY 

St Paul’s Port Alfred – Ferndale Road. 

Sunday Eucharist 8.30am 

Wednesday: Eucharist 8.30am. 

St Barnabas – Nemato Port Alfred 

Sunday Eucharist 9am. 

St John’s – Bathurst Sunday Eucharist 

8.30am 

St Mary’s – Cuylerville 11am Eucharist (1st 

Sunday in the month only). 

St James – Southwell 11am Eucharist (3rd 

Sunday in the month only). 

Enquiries: (046) 624-1236. 

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ALEXANDRIA 

St David’s Bushman’s River Mouth 

Holy Communion Service: 

Sunday 8am 

Wednesday 9am. 

Christ Church, Alexandria. Eucharist Sunday 

9am. 

Enquiries: Rev Mxolisi Somandi (046) 

648-1232 or 078-950-3960. 

APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION BETH-EL 

ASSEMBLY ALEXANDRIA – 14 De Wet Street 

Sundays at 10am and 6pm 

Wednesday Prayer meeting at 6.30pm. 

Enquiries: Pastor Alan Cannon 

072-907-84 05.. 

AFRIKAANSE PROTESTANTSE KERK 

Vir AP Kerkdienste. Kontak Anton Kok by 

082-964 -3123. 

BAPTIST CHURCH 

Morning services and Children’s church 

(Ignite) 9.30am. 

Evening services 6pm 

Youth: Fridays: Grades R-3 (kick) at 5pm-6pm, 

Grades 4-7 (Swat) at 6pm-7pm. Grades 8-12 

(G63) at 7pm-9pm. 

FMI Contact: Vicky Dickson on 

083-293-4891 or Mark Price on 

0 8 1 -7 9 2- 3 8 8 4 . 

Pastor: Joshua de Wit 073-166-2939/ 

OFFICE: (046) 624-1335 

Visit w w w. p o r t a l f re d b a p t i s t . c o . z a or find us on 

Fa c e b o o k 

BATHURST COMMUNITY CHURCH 

The Village Chapel, 1 The Stables, Kowie 

Road, Bathurst 

Ser vices: Sundays at 9am 

Pastor on 084-441-2876 or (046) 624-3623. 

CATHOLIC CHURCH 

St James Catholic Church – Caxton Lane, 

Port Alfred. 

Mass Times: Tuesday – 5pm 

Wednesday – 4.30pm Holy Hour/Benediction 

Friday – 8.30am. Sunday – 9am 

St Thomas Catholic Church – Tenth St, 

Station Hill, Port Alfred. 

Mass Times: Wednesday – 6pm, Sunday – 

11am 

CHURCH NOTICES 

St Anthony’s Catholic Church – Bushman’s 

River Mouth. 

Mass Times: Thursday – 9am 

Sunday – 7.30am 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church – A l ex a n d r i a . 

Mass Times: Thursday – 5.30pm 

Saturday – 5.30pm 

Enquiries: Fr Trymos Munyaka on (046) 

624-1509 or 082-676-6573 

CELEBRATION CENTRE 

The Lodge, 7 Albany Road, Port Alfred. 

Sunday morning service – 9am. 

Pastor Eldin and Lyn Rudolph (046) 

624-3038, cell 078-342-9194. All welcome. 

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 

Goodwill Centre. 

Sunday 9.30am. 

Enquiries: 082-600-5429. 

CHRIST AMBASSADOR MINISTRIES 

770 Runeli Drive, Nemato. 

Sunday Services: 10am-12pm. 

Evening services 6-8pm. Tel/Fax: (046) 

624 -2632. 

CHRISTIAN HARVEST CHURCH 

3013 Shiceka Street, Nemato 

Sunday Services: 9.30-12pm. 

Evening 5pm-7pm. 

Contact: 083-513-5638. 

PORT ALFRED CHURCH 

21 Masonic Street, Port Alfred. 

Grace Bible College (Free) Mon – Fri am. 

Sunday: 9am. 

Contact: John 073-633-2465 or Mark 

073- 465- 4555. 

FULL GOSPEL 

Sunday Morning Service 9.30am. 

Evening Service: 6.30pm. 

Friday Junior Youth: 7pm. 

Enquiries: (046) 624-1915. 

FULL GOSPEL (STATION HILL) 

Sunday morning: 10am. 

Enquiries: Pastor P Israel 084-582-4607 

GEREFORMEERDE KERK 

Eredienste elke Sondag oggend om 9vm in 

die “Settlers Church” historiese monument) 

h/v Buthurst str and North str. Navrae ds 

Aucamp by (046) 654-0106/083-654-9190 of 

Bert Venter by (046) 

654 -0272/082-451-2426. 

GRACE AND TRUTH CHURCH 

Albany Centre, 90 Albany Road. 

“For the law was given through Moses, but 

grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” 

(John 1:17). 

Sundays: 9.30am 

Contact: Gary Ford 072-761-3417, (046) 

624 -4985 

GREAT COMMISSION CHURCH 

Previously Bushmans Family Fellowship meet 

in Bushmans Town Hall 9am Sunday 

mornings! All welcome! 

Contact: Ps Charles Southey 078-650-3694. 

KING OF KINGS GLOBAL MOVEMENT 

Meets at the MyPond Hotel Conference Centre 

every Sunday from 10am (intercessory prayer 

followed by the service) until 1pm. 

LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, ALEXANDRIA 

Sunday Morning Service and Club Jesus. 

(ages 4 to 12) 9am. (Baby cry room). 

Sunday Evening Service: 6.30pm. (Praise and 

p r ay e r ) . 

Friday evening “G U TS ” (All Teens Welcome) 

6pm-8pm. 

Free Bible school – Tuesdays 6.30pm. 

Enquiries: PS Leon De Smidt 082-330-6865. 

METHODIST CHURCH 

WESLEY (Hards St): 

Every Sunday: 8.30am (only). 

ALEXANDRIA 

Sunday service: 10am. 

Bible Study : Wednesday 6.15pm 

Cell 074-582-0812. 

STATION HILL (Windvogel St): 

Every Sunday: 11am and 4pm 

B AT H U R ST (York Rd): 

Every Sunday: 9am 

C LU M B E R (Shaw Park Rd from Bathurst then 

Martindale turn off): 

Monthly services on fourth Sunday of every 

month at 10.30am. 

ROKEBY PARK (Opp Halfway Store on 

Grahamstown Rd): 

Second Sunday: 11am. 

KLEINEMONDE ( N at u r e ’s Way): 

First, Third and Fifth Sundays: 11am 

Enquiries: (046) 624-2420. 

K E N TO N : 

Every Sunday: 8.30am. 

Call 084-319-9634, Rev Rod Burton. 

NEDERDUITSE GEREFORMEERDE KERK 

DIAS GEMEENTE KERKKANTOOR: B r o a d way 

26, Port Alfred, 6170 

Kantoorure: Maandag tot Vrydag 8am-12pm. 

Tel: (046) 624-3534 

PORT ALFRED: (Broadway 26) 

SUDOKU - WIN A WHARF STREET FRUIT & VEG VOUCHER 

Elke Sondag: 9vm. 

Kinderkerk and Kategese tydens erediens. 

BOESMANSRIVIERMOND: (Mainst reet) 

Elke Sondag: 9vm. 

Kinderkerk tydens die erediens en 10vm 

K at e g e s e . 

KLEINEMONDE: 

Dienste elke 4de Sondag van die maand: 

11vm. 

Leraar: Ds Wikus Venter Sel: 078-800-3353 

ALEXANDRIA: (Mainst reet) 

Erediens elke Sondag: 09:30am. 

Kantoorure: Maandag tot Vrydag 8am- 1pm. 

Tel: (046) 653- 0147. 

Kontak: Ds Willem Schoeman (046) 

653-0010 of 083-607-8790. 

NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDE KERK 

St Nicolas, Beachweg, Port Alfred 

Eredienste: Elke Sondag om 9vm. 

Kategese na erediens. 

Kontak Prof John Gericke (046) 624-9025 

of sel 082-565-9534 

NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH 

Port Alfred and Kenton on Sea. 

For information on services. Eddie 

078-752-2233 or Arnol 082-809-3421. 

NUWE LEWE VOLLE EVANGELIE KERK 

Honeycombsentrum, 88 Albanyweg, Port 

Alfre d. 

Sondae: 9.30vm en 6nm. 

Vir meer inligting kontak: Pastoor Theo en 

Marinda Snyman 084-811-0606 / (046) 

624-2265. Almal welkom – All welcome 

PERISOS SONSKYNKUS 

Perisos (Oorvloed/Abundance) nooi u uit na 

samekomste: Alexandria. Elke Sondag om 

9.30vm te Maria-saal (agter Caltex-garage). 

073 - 5 8 6 - 0 2 0 1 . 

Prediker Theunis Pienaar – 0 8 2- 8 9 5 - 8 8 3 0 . 

Ons verkondig: Oorvloed in Christus. 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

Corner of Southwell and Becker Street. 

Sunday worship and Children’s Church: 9am 

Cell groups: Monday 4pm at the church and 

Thursday 7pm at 11 Lambert Road. 

Enquiries: (046) 624-4471 

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 

Service Times – Saturdays: 9:30am- 12 noon. 

Enquiries: Simon Hawkins 073-610-6535 or 

(046) 624-1660. 

SHEKINAH MINISTRIES 

Sunday mornings: 10am 

Monday and Wednesday: 7pm 

Complete this Sudoku and be in line to win a R30 voucher from 

Wharf Street Fruit & Veg in Wharf Street.Entries must be in 

by 3:30pm on Tuesday at the TotT office - 29 Miles St. Winner 

to please collect voucher (must show ID) from TotT offices 

before attempting to redeem prize. 21st December winner is Sue 

Soroczynski and 28 December winner is Colleen Venter. 

Wharf Street 

Youth on Friday evenings: 7pm. 

Enquiries: Dan Hilpert 079-649-8750. 

THE SHEKINAH GLORY OF GOD - 1 PET 4:14. 

STUDENT CHURCH 

Meets Sunday mornings 9am in Kenton on 

Sea Town Hall. The 1st church in South Africa 

to be operating on this concept. Called 

Student Church as the services are run by the 

full time students from Generation Impact 

Bible College. Believers of all ages welcome. 

Exciting Children’s Church available.A church 

that equips Saints of all ages. Contact: 

Madelein 084-513-7306. 

THE CHURCH AT MERRY HILL 

Sunday morning services: 9am. 

All are welcome. 

Enquiries: Gavin – 079-211-4675 or Diana – 

072-344 -1102 

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 

LATTERDAY SAINTS 

Meets every Sunday for Sacrament Service at 

9am followed by Sunday School at 10am. 

Priest hood meeting at 11am and Relief 

Society meeting at 11am. 

New church location is 25 Biscay Road across 

the street from Sky Security in Port Alfred. 

Visitors welcome. 

Phone: 083-452-8801 or 078-132-7336. 

WESTSIDE CHURCH 

Contemporary – Connected – Commit ted. 

“Connecting people to people – Connecting 

people to God.” 

M e et i n g s : 

Sunday 9:30am 

Wednesday: 6:30pm 

“Connect Groups”. Directions: Turn left into 

Van Riebeeck Street – Last street on main 

road leaving Port Alfred for PE (VW 

Showroom on corner) – 800m turn first right 

into Green Lane – Go straight up to T-junction 

will see roof of church ahead. 

Enquiries: 083-444-9380/ 082-373-8181 / 

0 8 2- 67 7-78 0 0 . 

WORD OF TRUTH MINISTRY, LIVING WATERS 

BOOKSHOP, CHURCH OF THE NATIONS 

Across the road from the BP garage and 

fire station open every day 8am-12pm 

except Mondays. 

Sunday : 9am (Morning Service with Mother’s 

room and Children’s Church) 

Evening service: 6pm. All are welcome. 

Youth: 6.30pm on Friday Evening. 

Enquiries: (046) 624-2381, After hours: 

072-2 1 9 -9 0 6 5 . 

Name:................................................................................................... 

WIN A VOUCHER FROM HALYARDS HOTEL 

Tel No:................................................................................................... 

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU 

Name:......................................................................................................................... 

Winners of 

Crossword 1104: 

Halyards Sunday 

Lunch Buffet for Two 

ăCarol Franck 

Winners of 

Crossword 1105: 

Pick n Pay Voucher 

- Eileen Milsom 

Winners to please 

collect voucher 

(must show ID) 

from TotT offices 

before attempting to 

redeem prize. 

Address:....................................................Tel No:......................................................




CONTACT US 


FAMILY FRIENDS: Kathy Stylianou with her daughter Jane le Roux and her husband Chappy le Roux at Charlene Lamb’s 

birthday party at My Pond Hotel 

TO MY WIFE: Warwick Lamb toasts his wife 

Charlene (nee Avis) at her birthday party at My 

Pond Hotel recently. The Lambs visit Port Alfred, 

Charlene’s old hometown, every Christmas 

holiday season, and always have fabulous family 

get-togethers 

Picture: JON HOUZET 

FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: Wayne Rielly, left, and Mike Kenny celebrate the 

countdown to New Year at Kenny’s Pub 


SCHOOL TIES: Perry Beningfield and Karen Zimmerman were among the 

friends of Charlene and Warwick Lamb who attended Charlene’s birthday 

party at My Pond Hotel recently 

FAMILY TIES: Geraldine Avis and her son Stafford 

were among family members who attended 

Charlene Lamb’s birthday party at My Pond Hotel 

recently 

SUPERB GRUB: Baked hake, crispy potatoes and 

fresh vegetables was one of the myriad offerings 

for the mains course at Charlene Lamb’s birthday 

party at My Pond Hotel recently 

 

Friday 5 Jan - Live music with 

Pee-Wee, BJ Ford and Gordon 

Weekly starting from: 

Sunday 7 Jan - Roast Lunch 

Monday 8 Jan - Steak Night - 

Pig and Whistle celebrating 186th Birthday 

Wednesday 10 Jan - Asian Cuisine 

(normal menu available) 

Friday 12 Jan - Meal specials 

For more info call 046 625 0673 or email info@pigandwhistle.co.za 

Chicken Strips and Chips 

R35 

Burgers and Dagwoods 

Beef / Chicken R55 

Mixed Grill R75 

Dagwood R65 

Shop 6 - 88 Albany Road (I-Hire complex) 

0 7 9 7 2 8 3 2 8 3 

Open 7am - 4pm Mon to Thurs 

7am - 9pm Friday and Saturday 

Sit Down, Take Away & Delivery 

Fish and Chips R35



CLASSIFIED INDEX 

1. DOMESTIC 

ANNOUCEMENTS 

1010 Births 

1040 Engagements 

1050 Marriages 

1070 Deaths 

1100 In Memoriam 

1220 Congrats / Best Wishes 

1230 Birthday Greetings 

1290 Thanks 

2. PERSONAL 

2070 Health & Beauty 

2110 Lifts 

2140 Lost 

2142 Found 

2240 Personal Services 

3. ENTERTAINMENT 

3060 Entertainment General 

5. SERVICE & SALES GUIDE 

5010 Education & Tuition 

5090 Plumbing 

5100 Electrical Services 

5120 Building Services 

5122 Home Maintenance 

5160 Walls / Fencing 

5190 Painting / Decorating 

5210 Pools, Spas, Accessories 

5260 Computer Services 

5330 Photography 

5360 Garden Services 

5380 Special Services 

5451 For Sale 

5480 Horses 

5510 Kennels and Pets 

5550 Misc Wanted 

5551 Wanted Known 

5570 Removals and Storage 

5630 Services Offered 

5640 Shuttle Services 

6. EMPLOYMENT 

6140 Education & Training 

6150 Employment Wanted 

6151 Employment 

6170 Estate Agents 

6370 Employment Wanted Domestic 

7. ACCOMMODATION 

7020 Accomm. Off / Wtd 

7060 Flats to Let 

7090 Houses to Let 

7151 Holiday Accommodation 

8. PROPERTY 

8010 Flats For Sale 

8050 Houses For Sale 

8161 Business Premises To Let 

8163 Business Premises For Sale 

9. MOTORING 

9070 Used Car Sales 

9440 Motorcycles 

2180 NOTICES 

2230 

Personal 

2 

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TAKE CARE: Make sure you cover up from the sun this festive season 

Be sun savvy 

this summer 

MAKE sure you are sun savvy sunscreen; 

this festive season holiday, ý People with black or dark 

particularly when you brown hair rarely burn, but could 

consider South Africa has the have sensitivity on eyes, palms of 

second-highest incidence of skin hands and soles of feet; and 

cancer in the world after Australia. An SPF 20 is usually sufficient; 

Some fast facts on how to protect ý Check the expiry date on your 

your skin: 

SPF. 

ý If it takes three to four minutes Do not use more than one year 

for your unprotected skin to start after the sunscreen has been 

burning red, using a SPF30 opened. 

sunscreen theoretically prevents Protecting your skin against the 

reddening 30 times longer (which is harmful rays of the sun only goes 

around 1.5 to two hours on halfway against preventing cancer. 

average.) You need to constantly The other half is doing regular skin 

reapply while in the sun to ensure checks to ensure you nip any 

the best protection; 

worrying skin issues in the bud 

ý Remember if you have red or early. Skin cancer is the result of 

blonde hair with blue or green eyes skin cell damage and begins in the 

you have the greatest risk of lower part of the epidermis, the top 

developing skin cancer. 

layer of skin. 

Use a SPF50 if possible; 

You should examine your skin 

ý Brown-haired, brown-eyed head to toe once a month, looking 

people may tan easily but are still for any suspicious lesions. Often 

vulnerable. An SPF 30 or 40 is resembling moles, the majority of 

recommended; 

melanomas are black or brown, but 

ý Dark brown-haired people can they can also be skin-coloured, 

get away with a 20 to 30 SPF pink, red, purple, blue or white. 

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PORT ALFRED BRIDGE CLUB 

2 1 2 0 1 7 

Results for Thursday, December 

One Section only (9½ tables) 

N-S 1st R Rodrigues & A Ridderhof 60.2% 

2nd M Newport & H Webber 59.1.% 

3rd K Wong & N Wood 54.2% 

E-W 1st J Wright & A Corrans 58.6% 

2nd H Clohessy & J Ralph 57.6% 

3rd Carol & David Janks 55.6% 

Full results at: www.pabridge.co.za, including details of all the hands. 

2 8 2 0 1 7 

Results for Thursday, December 

Only Section only (8½ tables) 

N-S 1st R Rodrigues & A Ridderhof 69.8% 

2nd C Scott & E Segers 55.3% 

3rd M Wesselo & A Ward 54.2% 

E-W 1st J Faulkner & D Newson 66.1% 

2nd D Wostenholm & M Newport 65.2% 

3rd S Leslie & M Segers 55.6% 

Full results at: www.pabridge.co.za, including details of all the hands. 

Bridge lessons will begin again early in the New Year: beginners and improvers please 

contact Elzabe on 0 7 3 2 1 8 5 7 3 5 .



 

 

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VACANT POSITION 

1. Position for admin assistant from January 

2018. Person must have a comprehensive 

knowledge of Pastel. 

2. Position for a diesel mechanic is available 

from January 2018. A knowledge of 

tractors will be required. 

Please submit CV to 

Pro Tractor Sales (Pty) Ltd 

PO Box 2, Alexandria, 6185 

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Computer literate 

English /Afrikaans 

Sales exp.Advantage 

Bubbly personality 

Good attention to detail 

TO START ASAP 

All CV’s can be sent to: 

resumeportalfred@gmail.com 

Or contact 082 223 0567 

PEARCE, GRACIE: 

A dear lady, born 28 July 1927, passed away 

on Tuesday 26th December 2017. 

Lovingly remembered by her husband 

Graham, children Richard, Marianne, 

Lindy, Pat, grandchildren and friends. 

Positions available at 5 Star Lodge / 

Boutique Hotel just outside Port Alfred. 

Sous Chef: Fine Dining experience essential. 

ability to run shifts by themselves in a small 

team. Pastry experience advantageous. Start 

mid Jan/early Feb. R7 500 – R9 000 pm live in. 

Own Transport preferential. 

Relief Housekeeping Manager: Fixed term 

contract Jan - May to cover maternity leave, 

possible permanent position thereafter. Hands 

on approach required with impeccable attention 

to detail. Will need to work weekends. Lodge/ 

Hotel experience essential. To start immediately. 

R6 500 – R8 000pm. Accomodation available if 

from out of town. Own Transport preferential. 

Reservationist: Experience dealing with 

international tour operators and good written 

and spoken English essential. Mon – Fri, 8 – 5pm, 

occasional weekends. Own transport preferential. 

Start mid Jan/early Feb. R4 000 – R5 000 pm 

live in. 

Send CV with contactable references 

and head and shoulders photo to 

portalfredhotel@gmail.com. 

More holiday snaps from Jaco van 

Rensburg of RailTime Photography 

These pictures were originally 

shared to Sunshine Coast Tourism’s 

Facebook page (more on page 8) 

IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE NOVA 

PAMELA DE VILLIERS, Identity 

Number 371117 0076 086 who was a 

divorcee and died on the 17 th October 

2016 and resident at 17 Harrismith 

Street, Grahamstown. 

ESTATE NUMBER 3431/2016 

The First and Final Liquidation Account 

in the above estate will lie for inspection 

¿ 

Court, Grahamstown for a period of 

twenty-one days from the 5 th January 

2018 

DATED at PORT ALFRED on this 

14 th Day of December 2017 

RA LAING 

Executor 

PO Box 2812 

PORT ALFRED



Port Alfred Soup Kitchen feeds needy 

THE Port Alfred Soup Kitchen held its 

annual Christmas celebration on 

December 20, distributing food and 

presents to the poorest of the poor in Nemato 

and Station Hill. Besides receiving an 

occasional allotment from Lotto, the Soup 

Kitchen depends on the generous donations 

of local residents and businesses. 

PARTY TIME: Setting up for the soup kitchen party in Station Hill 

HOTDOG IN HAND: This little tyke settles in to enjoy the 

par t y 

WAITING IN ANTICIPATION: Nemato residents queuing up in the field for their 

Christmas handout 

SPECIAL PACKS: There were presents for boys 

and girls 

GOOD GREENS: There was a mountain of fresh 

produce to hand out at the soup kitchen day at 

Nemato and Station Hill 

LOTS TO SERVE: Preparing the hotdogs 

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS: Residents collect their bags of goodies from soup kitchen volunteers, who spent the day 

handing out food items 

FUN TIME: A soup kitchen volunteer with one of the little ones who received a 

present



SEVENS STAR SPREADS JOY 

World-ranked South African Sevens rugby 

player Rosko Specman, born and bred in 

Grahamstown, was in town last week to 

visit family for Christmas. Specman, who 

matriculated at Mary Waters High School, 

said he and his girlfriend had been thinking 

of doing something meaningful for others 

while they were in Grahamstown, especially 

for the less fortunate. Specman said: “I have 

a soft spot for kids and we thought of 

Christmas boxes for children in poorer 

communities.” He decided on Sun City in 

the northern suburbs of Grahamstown, 

which is in the same area he grew up. 

Specman said: “I thought of the childhood I 

had, the memories of growing up in those 

communities and what it would mean to the 

children who often don’t get to enjoy treats 

like that. It all just fell into place.” Fa m i l y 

members joined in to make and fill the gift 

bags, and they all hopped into two cars and 

made their way to Sun City. “It was an 

absolute blessing to be able to put a smile 

on the faces of so many children,” said 

Specman, who also plays Currie Cup rugby 

for Free State Cheetahs. 

NOISY NEW YEAR 

No doubt about it, Grahamstown was at its 

noisiest in many years at the stroke of 

midnight earlier this week to bring in the 

New Year. Many thousands of rands, in 

Grahamstown alone, must have been spent 

on fireworks - the bang variety and sky 

rockets – that resounded across the city for 

the first half-hour of 2018 on Monday 

morning. Hopefully pets were safe and 

sound in homes. It really was noisy. As 

tradition would have it, the procession of 

emergency vehicles – ambulances, police 

vans, fire vehicles and others – wound their 

way around the city to mark the New Year, 

sirens blaring. Way back in 1963, I was on 

holiday in a Durban suburb overlooking the 

harbour on New Year’s Eve. Come the 

stroke of midnight, everything went 

berserk. Emergency vehicles sounded their 

sirens and hooters, but the loudest of all 

were the ships moored in the harbour that 

sounded their booming horns. And there 

were quite a few big liners in the harbour at 

the time, not forgetting all the tug boats! 

THANK YOU 

A sincere thank-you, from my side at least, 

to those who worked shifts on Christmas 

Day and New Year’s Day while others 

enjoyed the festivities that come with them. 

There were many of them working, from 

emergency staff to essential services staff, 

too many to mention here. Hope you 

enjoyed your time off! 

OVERGROWN AND GRUBBY 

Hopefully, as soon as municipal workers get 

back to work after the festive season break, 

they will start thinking in terms of cleaning 

our CBD. It was looking grubby and tatty the 

weekend leading up to Christmas Day. That 

task, I do believe, is in the hands of the 

health department, but the parks 

department should take note that the 

sidewalks and gutters in and around 

Church Square are overgrown with weeds. 

Surely councillors and officials attending 

meetings in City Hall would have noticed 

this. Or not? Oh, and while we’re on the 

subject, maybe the Grahamstown 

Residents’ Association can add the 

sidewalk in front of the public library in Hill 

Street to its list of places to upgrade and 

beautify this year. What about plants and 

rocks around the trees for starters? 

CRICKET BUZZ ON LOCAL PITCHES 

Teams from Pretoria, Johannesburg and 

Bloemfontein, plus several others from the 

Eastern Cape, will join Grahamstown sides 

for the 2018 Grahamstown Schools’ C r i c ke t 

Festival to be hosted by St Andrew’s 

College from January 12 to 14. Fourteen 

teams in all will be involved in the tourney 

on local schools’ grounds. Schools taking 

part are St Andrew’s College 1sts and 2nds, 

Graeme College, Kingswood College, St 

Alban’s College and Menlo Park High from 

Pretoria, Trinity House High from 

Johannesburg, St Andrew’s School from 

Bloemfontein, Muir College from 

Uitenhage, Cambridge High and Hudson 

Park High from East London, Woodridge 

College from Thornhill, St Dominic’s Priory 

from Port Elizabeth and Sarah Baartman 

Rural Schools. Fixtures involving 

Grahamstown schools for the first two days 

are:Friday, January 12 – St Andrew’s 1sts v 

St Andrew’s School (Lower field), 

Kingswood v Trinity House (Gane), Graeme 

v St Alban’s (Somerset) and St Andrew’s 

2nds v St Dominic’s (Knowling). Saturday, 

January 13 – St Andrew’s 1sts v St Alban’s 

(Lower), Kingswood v St Andrew’s School 

(Gane), Graeme v Trinity House (Somerset) 

and St Andrew’s 2nds v Cambridge 

(Knowling). 

IN NATIONAL SIDE 

At the conclusion of the recent SA Schools’ 

GIVING BACK: South African Sevens rugby star Rosko Specman (kneeling in front) was in Grahamstown last week and 

decided to treat young children in the Sun City area with Christmas gifts. See story on this page 

under-19 cricket tournament, David 

Rushmere of St Andrew’s College was 

selected for the South African Schools’ Xl. 

During the tournament Rushmere scored 

119 runs for Eastern Province against 

Gauteng, 51 not out against North West and 

an undefeated 55 against Free State. 

CALTEX ON THE CORNER 

There has been plenty of construction 

activity on the south-eastern corner of the 

Bathurst Street/Beaufort Street 

intersection, and it all comes to fruition next 

month with the opening of a brand new 

Caltex fuel station. Developers Jon 

Campbell and Mark Shelton said the 

contractors are “almost done” on the fuel 

side comprising the forecourt with pumps 

(phase 1). Campbell said: “At a later stage 

we hope to open a small convenience store 

(phase 2).” He said rezoning was a difficult 

process, but was eventually done, while 

ground levels were difficult to deal with in 

the planning process as the site is located 

on a slope. Campbell added that some of 

the management of the previous filling 

station will be retained, as well as offering 

the previous staff first option at 

employment. Besides being the developers, 

Campbell and Shelton will “trade the 

business”. 

HUNDREDS OF PARKRUNS 

Four participants in last Saturday’s parkrun 

in Makana botanical gardens have each 

completed in excess of 150 parkruns – 

Stavie van Aardt (164), Lynne Henson (158), 

Peter Stockwell (157) and Lynne Marshall 

(152). That’s a total of 631 parkruns! 

Parkrun on that day attracted 77 entrants. 

Meanwhile, five of last Saturday’s finishers 

are nearing their 100th parkrun – Ron 

Weissenberg (99), Susan Wentworth (97), 

Harry Weissenberg (95), Natasha Agnew 

(91) and Billy Morgan (91). First overall was 

Richard Alexander (23 minutes 27 seconds) 

with Mishelene Lagerwall first lady (25 

mins 02 secs). A week earlier, on Saturday, 

December 23, teenager Ryan Marshall was 

first finisher in a field of 93 in a time of 23 

mins 05 secs. Another young runner, Kaitlyn 

Kruiskamp, was first in the ladies’ division, 

finishing the 5km course in 25 mins 36 

secs. Runners-up were Craig Marshall (23 

mins 08 secs) and Candice Serfontein (25 

mins 41 secs). Parkruns are held each 

Saturday at 8am from the entrance to the 

Makana botanical gardens. 

NEXT VISIT 

Staff members of the Port Elizabeth branch 

of the SA National Blood Service will visit 

Grahamstown on the second Tuesday of 

each month during 2018 to conduct blood 

collection clinics. Their next visit to the NG 

Kerk hall at the corner of Hill and Beaufort 

Streets is between 1pm and 6pm on 

Tuesday, January 9. 

TRAFFIC COP ON TWO WHEELS 

A reader and I were chatting the other day 

and he happened to mention Mr Archer, 

once the Chief Traffic Officer of 

Grahamstown. I remember Mr Archer 

driving a light brown Opel van on patrol 

duties, while the reader remembered Mr 

Archer riding a motorcycle. That must have 

been before my arrival in Grahamstown in 

December 1962, I remarked. We wondered 

whether the traffic motorcycle was a 

Norton, Triumph or BMW. Who remembers 

Mr Archer on his motorbike? 

END OF AN ERA 

The recent closure of the Sevenfountains 

Sports Club 25 kilometres from 

Grahamstown on the N2 to Port Elizabeth 

was a sad occasion, according to 

long-serving member and former president, 

Jenny Emslie. The club served the farming 

community of Sevenfountains for almost 

130 years, but diminishing numbers among 

farmers in the district led to the club having 

to close down as it became increasingly 

difficult to fulfil its sporting commitments. 

NEW DIRECTOR 

Rhodes University has announced that Ms 

Nomangwana Mrwetyana has been 

appointed Director of Student Affairs from 

January 1. She has been Manager of the 

Student Wellness section at Rhodes since 

2014, and is currently pursuing a PhD in 

Social Science at Rhodes. 

DINING AND DARTBOARDS 

I’m sure that of all the older 

Grahamstonians and former 

Grahamstonians who have retired to the 

Sunshine Coast and elsewhere, a good 

number either dined, danced or celebrated 

at one of Grahamstown’s seven hotels in the 

mid-1960s. The hotels, with their men’s bars 

and dartboards, were venues for many a 

wedding reception, club dance, annual 

general meeting, prizegiving function and 

21st birthday party. The Graham Hotel was 

‘fa m o u s ’ for its ballroom, venue of many 

dances and wedding receptions, and owner 

Benny Goldberg was an ever-present figure 

ensuring that everything was running 

smoothly. In the mid-1960s, Mrs J Suttner 

was the owner of the Carlton Hotel, situated 

where Carlton Arcade and Checkers is 

today. It, too, had a functions venue for 

wedding receptions and dances, as well as 

a men’s bar with access from the sidewalk. 

The Cathcart Arms Hotel was well-known 

far and wide for its dining delights, and its 

Gluepot Bar was a popular ‘hangout’. Back 

in the 1960s its owner was Keith Hill. The 

Victoria Hotel in New Street, owned and run 

by Leon Reich in the 1960s, was popular 

with students who would partake of their 

favourite brews at the bar and then pop 

over to Bambi Snack Bar whenever they felt 

hungry. Two other hotels in town were the 

Grand in lower High Street (Mrs S Keey was 

the owner in the 1960s) and the Goodwood 

at the corner of Bathurst Street and High 

Street. Then there was the Stone Crescent 

Hotel a few kilometres out on the N2 to Port 

Elizabeth. They had a popular functions hall 

and braaivleis area. Students used it 

regularly for 21st birthday parties and club 

functions, and there were the occasional 

bop sessions in the functions hall as well. 

THEY KEEP RETURNING 

Despite attempts made to clear our streets 

and suburbs of cattle and donkeys, they’re 

back – again. 

ROUGH ON THE CORNER 

Roadworks on the western side of the 

African Street/Milner Street intersection 

FANCY FUN-RUNNERS: Participants in the annual Rapportryers/PJ Olivier fun 

run in Sunnyside each October are encouraged to take part wearing fancy 

dress. Getting in the mood at the 2017 event were these three PJ Olivier High 

School pupils – from left, Thato Maseko, Chevandre Doyle and Jaydee Murray. 

Soon they will be taking on a far more serious role as prefects at PJ Olivier – 

Maseko is a prefect, Doyle is deputy head prefect and Murray is head prefect 

Picture: SID PENNEY 

have left the area in a very messy and 

dangerous state. I wonder how long it will 

take to repair the dug-up areas, bearing in 

mind that’s a very busy intersection. 

RHODES FOR VARSITY SHIELD 

Rhodes University’s 1st rugby team is one of 

seven sides contesting this year’s FNB 

Varsity Shield rugby competition that kicks 

off next month, and Rhodes’s first match 

will be a home game. Contesting the Varsity 

Shield league will be Rhodes, Cape 

Peninsula University of Technology, 

University of the Western Cape, Tshwane 

University of Technology, Walter Sisulu 

University, University of Fort Hare and 

University of KwaZulu-Natal. Rhodes plays 

its opening match, against Tshwane 

University of Technology, on the Great field 

from 6.30pm on Monday, February 19. 

HOPEFUL 

It’s not likely that Makana Council would 

even consider making a list of New Year’s 

Resolutions to once again make 

Grahamstown a city to be proud of. With 

feedback from residents, I have compiled a 

very short list of New Year’s Resolutions – 

maybe a couple of Councillors will get to 

read it, and it may prick their consciences. 

Yeah, right! Anyway, for what it’s worth, 

here’s a short list of the more pressing 

items. While Grahamstown residents have 

been urged to use water sparingly, water 

leaks have sprung up, and continue to 

spring up, on streets, pavements and open 

spaces all over town. In some cases it takes 

days before repairs are carried out. It 

usually results in dug-up streets that 

remain so for another few days. I won’t 

dwell on the pothole issue, as that problem 

is only too clear and obvious for all to see. 

Residents are concerned that local streets 

may soon become nothing more than gravel 

roads. Cattle and donkeys continue to roam 

city streets, causing a traffic hazard. 

Something positive should be done about 

this issue, say residents. There were no 

domestic refuse removals for almost two 

weeks over the Christmas period, and the 

city is looking grubby. The feeling is this 

should be avoided in future. Maybe it is best 

not to inundate Council with a long list of 

New Year’s Resolutions, but the above is for 

star ters. 

BE ADVENTUROUS, GO FLY A KITE 

In a recent “Call Back the Past” item on 

Facebook, a couple of photographs 

depicted kites that youngsters used to 

make and fly back in the 1950s and 1960s. It 

has been many years since I last saw a kite 

being flown. Remember them? Kites were 

simple to make – some strips of bamboo, 

string, tissue paper, glue and a hundred 

metres of nylon string. I flew many a 

homemade kite in my much-younger days, 

mostly along the windy Atlantic coastline in 

the Cape Town suburb of Milnerton. The 

conditions at the Milnerton lagoon were 

ideal for kite-flying, and Table Mountain 

was a beautiful backdrop. Various ‘t ricks’ 

were performed, including dive-bombing. 

Oh, what fun was had flying kites, 

remembering there were no fancy 

electronic gadgets in those days. 

NEW HEAD 

Chairperson of the Kingswood College 

Council, Mrs Di Hornby, has announced that 

James Hough has been appointed Head of 

Kingswood Junior School. He is presently 

Headmaster of New Hanover Preparatory 

School in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and 

will take up the position in July. Kingswood 

Junior School’s Headmaster, Derek Braans, 

has been appointed Headmaster of Cowan 

House Prep School in Hilton, 

K wa Z u l u - N at a l . 

DUCK AT BUSHMANS 

Duck Chowles and Joe van der Linde will be 

performing at Bushmans Bar & Grill from 

8pm today. I remember attending tribute 

rock concerts featuring Duck Chowles and 

his band during festival time quite a few 

years ago. These concerts were held in a 

workshop in Bertram Street, and Chowles 

would take on several guises, including 

what I thought was the highlight of the 

evening, that of Mick Jagger. Then he 

stopped performing at festival. 

NEWS 

Local news, including club and school 

news, plus details of forthcoming events, is 

welcome in this column. The deadline for 

submission of details is 8am on Mondays. 

E-mail news and details to Sid Penney at 

sidp@imaginet.co.za




GETTING ACTIVE: The Port Alfred parkrun was 

launched on December 9 and has seen a 

steady growth in participation over the 

following weeks. The race is run every 

Saturday at 8am from the Port Alfred library 

lawns. Entry is free, just register online at 

www.parkrun.co.za/portalfred/ and bring 

your printed barcode to the start of the 

race 

Pictures by John Dell 

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RAKING IN PRIZES: Local angler Logan Hurn came out on top in the recent 

Christmas Fishing Competition at the Port Alfred Ski-boat Club, winning 

prizes for top junior female angler, heaviest Scotsman (2.55kg) and 

heaviest santer (2kg), as well as being on the winning boat, Bhonyongo 

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RETURN OF THE JADI: The Jadi family were at West Beach again on Wednesday to soak up the 

rays and have a good time. From left, back row, were Kholiswa, Thembisa, Vuyo and 

Luthando, and in front were Luminathi, Usiphile and esinako 


COOLING OFF: Vuyani Thys of Port Elizabeth 

takes time off to relax at Kelly’s Beach 

yesterday, sitting in the sun and just watching 

the world go by 

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM: Two-year-old Sophia Ralph got as 

much ice-cream on mom Vanessa’s lap as in her tummy at 

Kelly’s Beach yesterday. Sophia’s granny and granddad 

have a holiday home in Port Alfred and she and her family 

who hail from Johannesburg came down for a visit 

LIFE’S A BEACH: JP Meier and his girlfriend Lauren Hilton-Taylor from East London soak up 

the sun at Kelly’s Beach yesterday 

I’VE GOT IT ALL: There’s no need to cart all your 

beach equipment to the seaside as Lindo 

Dingela had all manner of balls, boogie-boards 

and other fun stuff to enjoy at Kelly’s Beach 

yesterday 


TRASH COLLECTORS: Members of the Extended Public Works Programme were scouring the 

beaches yesterday to collect rubbish left by visitors. At Kelly’s Beach were, from left, Zaneli 

Makafi, Ntombekhanya Zasawe, Thandosile Baku, Siqibo Notiki and Jacqueline Andreas 

who had already collected three-bags-full before midday 

BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON: Enjoying the sun at 

Kelly’s Beach yesterday were Grahamstown 

sisters Patricia, left, and Caroline Kobe 

ON THE BEACH: Like the Chris Rea song, lots of visitors 

come to Port Alfred to take advantage of the sand and 

beautiful scenery. Back left, Inam Nolokwe and, back 

right, Sebenza Landu from East London were taken to West 

Beach yesterday by local resident, Nomaxabiso Ngece, in 

the centre, with her daughters, in front, Ululo, left, and 

Sesethu

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Contact us with any sports news: (046) 624-4356 (Jon Houzet) 

Thursday Januar y 04, 2018 

Festive spirit at Kowie fun run 

Lucky draws add 

to the occasion 

JON HOUZET 

A 

S is always the case at the annual 

Kowie Striders Fun Run on Boxing Day, 

there was a great festive spirit among 

the participants in this year’s run 

which started and ended at the Port Alfred 

Country Club. 

The event draws plenty of holidaymakers 

and locals alike, with many serious 

competitors in the 8km and 5km runs, as well 

as families and folks just enjoying a stroll and 

bringing their dogs along. 

The weather was beautiful and the route 

very enjoyable, part of which goes along the 

scenic Kowie towpath. Several residents along 

the route put out lawn chairs to watch and 

cheer on the participants, and the cheerful 

Kowie Striders marshals were very 

encouraging to each and every participant. 

There was a special treat for those nearing 

the end – a shooters table at the water 

station, providing a pleasant buzz for the 

finish. 

Each participant received a fun run glass 

and there were plenty of fabulous lucky draws, 

in addition to prizes for men, women, and 

junior boys and girls in the top three spots in 

the 5km and 8km races. There were also 

prizes for those who came in fancy dress 

costume, like the daring young fellow who 

came in a bra and women’s underwear, and 

special recognition awards like that for Trevor 

Mackin, who completed the fun run with his 

guide dog Vici. 

The fun run is sponsored by Remax Kowie 

and Compendium Insurance. 

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TEL/FAX: (046) 653 0189 

KABA ROAD, ALEXANDRIA 

24 Hours : ( 046) 624 2508 

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