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Page 4 GO & EXPRESS GOT A NEWS STORY? Call our news desk on (043) 702-2125. Find us on October 4, 2018 GO! IN KING E-mail: goexpress@tisoblackstar.co.za Papu nets a national post SPORT ADMINISTRATOR: Zizo Papu, of Dimbaza, is the new general secretary of the SA Handball Federation Picture: SUPPLIED PROUD ACHIEVEMENT: Eastern Cape provincial Drie Stokkies coach Desmond Coetzee, right, poses with one of his athletes, Lesley Miggels, of Rietbron who scooped a silver medal at the South African Indigenous Games Festival hosted in Limpopo last week. ‘The competition was one of the toughest I witnessed in my two years as coach and I am over the moon to come home with a silver medal from the games,’ said Coetzee. His other athlete, Dellarise Christian, came fourth but set a new provincial record after her jump of 10.08m. Coetzee said his team had ended third overall, which made them the only code in the province in the top three positions and also as the only team coming back home with a medal from the national games Picture: DEVONIQUE CHRISTIAN DESMOND COETZEE Dimbaza resident and sport enthusiast Zizo Papu was elected as the general secretary of the SA Handball Federation in Johannesburg last weekend. The Elective Annual General Meeting hosted at the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) office saw Papu as the only representative from the Eastern Cape elected to serve in the national st ructure. Papu is also the president of the Buffalo City Metro Handball Association, the general secretary of the Eastern Cape Handball New home for King Rotary Club BRIAN McLEAN In what could be described as a breakthrough, initial talks of a new home for the King Rotary Club were recently held. The move, if it does take place, would see the town’s Rotary Club members relocate from the King Club to the King Bowling Club. The intended move was discussed at a King Bowling Club monthly meeting attended by Rotary members. Asked if the club would be big enough to accommodate Rotary, it was pointed out by Rotary member Dave Heathcote that the building of a clubhouse adjacent to the bowling club was a possibilit y. “We have a lot of regalia collected over the years and this has to be housed,” he said. Of benefit to the bowling club is that all Rotarians would be signed on as social members and the club’s bar would be utilised on a regular basis. Positive talks regarding the way forward are ongoing. Meanwhile, it is going to be a busy few weeks ahead for bowlers. The club will be staging their annual Old Buck-sponsored Classic from October 13 to 14 and with R8,000 going to the KING WEATHER While the weekend will start off cloudy, cool and somewhat damp, by Sunday it will be a glorious day, just in time to go back to work on Monday. To d ay ’s minimum temperature will be 8°C, reaching up to a maximum of only 17°C. It will be partly cloudy most of the day with occasional showers. Friday will be much of the same, with temperatures ranging Association and the Buffalo City Metro Sports Council, and is the chairperson of Wo m e n ’s Cricket at Border C r i c ke t . On top of that, she works as an assistant director at the department of human settlements in East London. “I also actively participate in cricket, handball and netball, although I winning team, a good turnout is expected. The King Classic will be followed with two King teams attending the Molteno Classic to be held on October 27 and 28 while teams from King will also attend the annual Millie Hansel Bowls Day set for November 4 in Stutterheim. On November 2, the King Bowling Club will stage their annual King’s Got Talent which is an event at which members are encouraged to overcome their inhibitions by venturing onto the st a g e . The King Bowling Club’s annual general meeting is set for October 24. between 10°C and 22°C. Odd showers are possible in the af ternoon. On Saturday, there will be low clouds most of the day, but moisture is unlikely. The minimum temperature forecast is 12°C and the maximum is 20°C. Sunday will be bright and sunny, starting at 11°C, with a maximum of 26°C. – info from w w w. a c c u w e a t h e r. c o m sometimes have two meetings scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, but time management works fo r me,” Papu said. “I am doing all this for the love and passion I have for sport and want to leave behind a legacy which will inspire our youth to follow suit.” When asked how she felt about being elected, she said: “It’s humbling to have been elected at a national level and I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity as I didn’t expect it. “I would like to acknowledge all the members who stood by me all along and who supported and truly believed in me, it is much appreciated.” Fun, educational library event a hit DESMOND COETZEE An educational outreach programme by Buffalo City Metropolitan Inland Libraries brought smiles to many pupils’ and community members’ faces during a visit to Jafta Lower Primary School on the outskirts of King William’s Town last We d n e s d ay. The activities included face painting, songs by the BCM Gospel Choir, traditional dancing, story-telling and the reading of poems by pupils. Those present were showed books and educated on impor tant life skills by professional nurses. The BCM Fire Department also addressed the audience on the danger of fires, especially veld fires, how to prevent them and what to do in the event of a blaze. BCM regional librarian Nothemba Maku said the visit formed part of their social responsibility programme, which was aimed at taking libraries to all communities within the region and exposing THANK YOU: Jafta Lower Primary principal Mlamli Nashwa thanks Buffalo City Metropolitan Inland Libraries for their outreach programme visit Picture: SUPPLIED the public, and most especially children, to reading books. Breidbach librarian Leona Boswell said what touched her most was the hunger to read books, clearly evident on the faces of those present. Elated principal Mlamli Nashwa said the programme was very educational and was much appreciated by the pupils and residents of their area and surrounding communities. “There were important books on display. And they educated us on how to access books, the internet and wi-fi ser vices,” N a s h wa said. “We are indeed blessed and empowered by the librar y’s visit and would appreciate more similar events in the future.”
October 4, 2018 For all your advertising needs call Cheryl on (043) 702-2031, Wezley (043) 702-2048 or Terry (043) 702-2122. Find us on Facebook GO & EXPRESS Page 5 Make sure your home is as safe as ... houses PAGEANT FINALIST: East London local Annelisa Zinyusile, 20, is a finalist for Miss Hope SA, which is to be held in Aliwal North. She is currently involved in a project to collect sanitary towels for underprivileged girls. The finale will take place on December 8 at the Police Hall in Aliwal North Picture:SUPPLIED CELEBRATING CULTURE: Portia Constable, left, and Noluthando Ntshinga share a meal at the Amalinda Methodist Church of Southern Africa Thursday Women’s Manyano heritage celebrations Picture: SIPHOKAZI VUSO C h u rc h ’s women unite to honour their heritage SIPHOKAZI VUSO The Amalinda Methodist Church of Southern Africa Thursday Women’s Manyano got together last week to celebrate Heritage Month. Dressed up in their Xhosa traditional attire, the Women’s Manyano prepared African cuisine that was shared on the d ay. Chairperson Noluthando Ntshinga said the purpose of the day was to celebrate the rich Xhosa culture and for the church to recognise the importance of Heritage Month. “This day forms part of a reminder of we are and where we come from. We have cooked different Xhosa dishes to treat ourselves to our traditional food,” she said. She added that the day also stood in line with education on the importance of culture during Heritage Month. “We shouldn’t forget our clans and rituals and our traditional ways,” said Ntshinga. She added that on the day, they also learnt about traditional names for months – which come from names of plants or flowers that grow or seasonal changes that happen at a given time of the year – as well as reading on the background of clan names. The day was celebrated with music, poetry, Xhosa dishes and the reading of the Word of God. MATTHEW FIELD Is your home safe? It’s a question that many take for granted. A lot of thought is given to fitting burglar bars and erecting high walls but, sometimes, the greatest threat can come from within. This is especially true in a place like East London, which is no stranger to dry fire-friendly berg winds. On such days, a poorly designed building can pose a danger. Potential fires aside, there’s also a serious danger that often goes unnoticed – swimming pools. There are many tragic stories of children or intoxicated individuals falling into a pool and never getting out again. Thankfully, the government has a strict list of regulations that all buildings must abide by which are all listed under the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act of 1977, last amended in 2008. The act is readily available online. Along with the act, there is also South African National Standard (SANS) 10400 which explains how to apply the various regulations. This too can be found online. While some of the regulations may not necessarily apply to your average home-owner, they’re still worth taking a look at as a handy guideline for how to better safeguard your property. The regulations are extensive but for now, we’ll focus on two key ones: Par t D: Public Safety and Part T: Fire P r ote c t i o n . Part D, as the title says, deals with things that would affect the general public. If you have a swimming pool, you are required to fence it off in such a way that, says the SANS, “no person can have access to such pool from any street or public place or any adjoining site other than through”. If your house has an exterior wall surrounding your property, then you’re covered. However, if you have children, then consider building a secondary fence around your pool (or at least covering it with a net or cover when not in use). Part T: Fire protection is mostly aimed at businesses and residences which house more than 25 people. However, there are some regulations which apply to everyone. For example, every building is required to have some form of escape route and that escape route should be kept clear of obstacles. Ensure for example, your passage leading to your front or back door is free of clutter so that in an emergency, you won’t run the risk of tripping and potentially injuring y o u r s e l f. While Part T does mandate the installation of fire alarms, this doesn’t extend to private homes. Still, it couldn’t hurt to invest in one anyway. A quality smoke detector will probably set you back somewhere between R300 – R500 which is a small price to pay for your peace of mind. It might also be a good idea to have a fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies. Your average home won’t need much more than a 1kg extinguisher which can be found for about R150 – R300. presents Great food. Great vibe. Perfect with a Windhoek Is your favourite Shisanyama the best? 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