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1 THE REPRESENTATIVE 21 December 2018 

A CHRISTMAS TREE THAT IS BRINGING JOY – PAGE 2 

Friday December 21, 2018 


What do Komani locals wish 

for their country in 2019? 

We asked a few residents and this is what they 

said: 

Thobeka Mqamelo said her only wish for “my 

beloved country” was for all South Africans to 

play their part to make SA a better place “where 

we all unequivocally embrace and impress in our 

conscience the essence of belonging, caring and 

a commitment to serve”. 

Mqamelo said holding on to what we all 

treasure, would see SA moving forward. She 

wished all South Africans a prosperous 2019. 

Andre Naude said he hoped it would be a year 

where the country’s leaders would put SA first 

and turn away from selfish and destructive ways. 

“I wish that they seek wise council and succeed 

rather than fail because of their ignorance and 

arrogance.” 

Lonwabo Kowa said he wished for all South 

Africans to live responsibly and to stop criminal 

acts, such as drinking and driving and the abuse 

of women and children. 

“As we are moving towards the elections, I wish 

to see tolerance by all political formations and 

that the elections serve as a tool of encouraging 

democracy and unity. I also hope that more 

unemployed South Africans will get jobs.” 

A change in local government to ensure that 

people get services they pay for and deserve, is 

the wish of Ken Clark. 

He said he also wished that the country’s 

people would pull together as a nation to grow 

the economy and create much-needed jobs. 

“I wish we could all have good reasons to be 

proud South Africans once more.” 

Dawie Kernekamp said he hoped 2019 would 

mark better service delivery and the fixing of 

roads. 

He also hoped for everyone to get along and to 

live in a happy and free SA. 

A country headed by an honest leadership 

dedicated to improving SA instead of enriching 

themselves, was the wish of Yolande Stellenberg. 

She also hoped for more job opportunities, 

particularly for those who had just finished school 

and university, and for President Cyril Ramaphosa 

“to step up to the plate”. 

“I wish we would all genuinely care for one 

another. We all need compassion and we need to 

give it as well. For our leaders, I wish for them to 

have true reverence to our God and spiritual 

transformation as evidenced by the fruits they 

b e a r. ” 

Pat Stock of Cathcart said she wished for a 

country in which everyone would work together 

for the benefit of all as peacemakers looking for 

solutions. 

Gizelle Stridee said she hoped for people to 

promote peace and love “and that we face 

problems together irrespective the colour of our 

skin, culture or race”. 

She also hoped for committed, hardworking and 

competent leaders in 2019. 

“I wish that greediness and corruption stops 

and that leaders in high places be appointed 

based on their competence, dedication and heart 

for the people. I wish that the crime rate drops 

and that people can feel safe wherever they go. I 

also wish for an effective plan against drug 

abuse.” 

Calvin Nelani said he would love every South 

African municipality to recruit qualified town 

planners so zoning schemes and related 

legislation could be put in place and enforced to 

allow better service delivery, a better economy 

and structured towships, cities and towns. 

“I would also like for people to stop thinking 

that 9 to 5 is the only way of living. Start your own 

business!” 

WE WISH YOU ... a merry 

Christmas! Madeira Home for the 

Aged boasts a beautiful display 

of Christmas lights for 

passers-by 

Picture: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI 

The Rep staff would like to thank all its readers, contributors, advertisers and the communities of Komani and surrounding areas for 

their amazing support during 2018. We could not have done it without you. We wish all a blessed festive season and a new year filled 

with achievement and success. 

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customers for your support during 2018 and we wish you and 

your family a very Blessed & Peaceful CHRISTMAS and a 

Happy and Prosperous New Year. 

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Upgrade boost for school 

Hexagon High School will be able to 

accommodate more pupils from 

next year, thanks to an investment 

by the Education Department and the 

Development Bank of South Africa. 

Pre-fabricated classrooms have been 

erected at the school which has been 

identified as one of a limited number of 

“hot spot” schools – schools which are 

in demand – in the Komani district. 

Principal Malcolm Lentoor said the 

pupil number was expected to increase 

from 518 to 660 with the classrooms 

handed over to the school last week. 

Lentoor was thrilled by the 

development at a school which has 

gained recognition for its high academic 

standards in the past. – Rep reporter 

MORE SPACE: Hexagon High School will be moving into additional classrooms in 2019, thanks to an investment by the Development Bank of South Africa and the education department Picture: SUPPLIED 

Help Miracle of Hope tree 

‘g ro w ’ with festive cheer 

The dire need of 

children and women 

who will have very 

little to bring them joy 

this festive season, 

has brought about a 

joint initiative by Mark 

Sahd of Interiors in 

Komani and Babalwa 

Magwanti of Avenir 

Media House. 

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Christmas tree, named 

the Miracle of Hope, in 

Interiors and a call is 

being made upon the 

community to donate 

non-perishable foods, 

toys, blankets, 

toiletries and money at 

Interiors to help 

brighten up the lives 

of the victims of abuse 

being treated at the 

Ezibeleni One-Stop 

Centre for abused 

women and children. 

Sahd said this week 

that Christmas 

donations may be 

dropped off until 

December 21. 

“People can still 

contribute after that as 

there is a great need.” 

The special 

significance of this 

year’s tree at Interiors 

– and Magwanti’s 

effor ts – followed after 

she was involved in 

the 16 Days of 

In Loving memory 

of our dearest: 

Mother, grandmother, 

daughter, sister and aunt, 

Fezeka “Fezi” Nokonya 

Passed on : 18/12/2017 

Words can never describe the 

void you left in our lives, 

but through it all your 

spirit will forever live in 

our lives and our hearts. 

We miss you dearly, but 

we all know you are in 

a better place, resting in 

Gods peace. 

Deeply mourned 

and missed by 

your children and 

the entire family. 

Activism for No 

Violence against 

Women and Children 

at the Wesley 

Methodist Church in 

Komani recently. 

“Even a tiny 

donation will make a 

difference to the lives 

of women and children 

in need this year,” 

Sahd said. 

Find Interiors in 

Shepstone Street. 

TOGETHER WE CAN: 

Mark Sahd of Interiors 

and Babalwa 

Magwanti are working 

together to collect 

food, cash and 

clothing for the 

Ezibeleni One-Stop 

Centre Picture: SUPPLIED 

WSU Queenstown campus student visits India 

Walter Sisulu University 

Queenstown campus 

student Lerato Tshefu 

recently visited India on 

a mentorship and 

learning trip. 

The trip was the 

result of Tshefu winning 

in a innovative ideapitching 

competition for 

students at a South 

African Technology 

Network (SATN) 2018 

Conference in Durban. 

Three students 

represented WSU – 

Tshefu, Mxolisi Zoko 

and Zama Nako – with 

the conference theme, 

“The Impact of the 

Fourth Industrial 

Revolution in 

E d u c at i o n ”. 

In line with this, 

students had to pitch 

an innovative idea. 

For the WSU, the idea 

was about an e d u c at i o n 

app for learning and 

studying outside the 

classroom. 

The app seeks to 

provide a platform for 

students to have access 

to teaching and study 

material to ultimately 

improve their marks. 

The background and 

advantage for this app 

is that most students 

are already using 

smartphones for their 

connection. Unlike 

other education 

platforms, Study Buddy, 

as the app is known, 

will have live streaming 

and playback of video 

and audio content. 

The panel of seven 

judges was impressed 

with the idea and the 

three-minute pitch. 

Tshefu was chosen 

along with two students 

from Tshwane 

University of 

Technology (TUT) and 

Cape Peninsula 

University of 

Technology (CPUT). Part 

of the reason for the 

idea pitching was to 

help these students 

develop them into 

practical business 

ideas. 

Lerato found it to be 

a great learning 

experience to meet with 

app developers and to 

expand his knowledge. 

“It was a good 

experience for me. I 

now know more about 

app development and 

digital marketing. I had 

a very knowledgeable 

team to help me to 

build our minimum 

viable product [MVP]. 

SATN CEO Dr Anshu 

Padayachee was also 

present.” 

To make the MVP will 

require about R600,000 

if it functions according 

to specifications. 

App development 

requires a proper 

execution and a clear 

sustainability plan. 

From the knowledge 

gained from his 

mentors in India, Lerato 

and the team will now 

take the app forward. 

Funders within the 

technological field have 

shown interest in the 

app. 

Te c h n o l o g y 

Innovation Africa TIA 

has made a 

commitment to provide 

support as the idea fit 

in well with some of 

their objectives. 

PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS 

BEFORE LEAVING FOR HOLIDAY MAKE AN 

INVENTORY OF THE CONTENTS OF YOUR 

HOME, USE YOUR PHONE TO RECORD A 

“WALK-THROUGH” VIDEO OF YOUR HOME. 

35 Ebden Street, Komani 

Tel: 045 839 7228 | 044 010 0541 | Fax: 045 838 2430 

LERATO TSHEFU


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CELEBRATE KOMANI 

STUNNING: The stunning sunset in Komani was captured by local photographer Dawie Kernekamp of Pixel Perfect Photography 

What you can do in Komani this holiday … 

It’s been a long year, and you just want to relax 

and enjoy life. 

You are either visiting family and friends in 

Komani or you are a long-time resident with 

some free time on your hands, so why not use 

the opportunity to explore this delightful town 

with its beautiful scenery and interesting 

people? 

The Rep has compiled some ideas on where 

to go and what to do during these long summer 

d ay s : 

ý Play mini golf at the Queens Hotel and 

Casino. While you’re there, let the children play 

on the jungle gym and enjoy a hearty meal. 

Visit the casino and enjoy some entertainment; 

ý Visit the recently-revamped Queenstown 

and Frontier Museum. There are stunning 

displays of the history of the town and area; 

ý Watch out for entertainment and gigs 

during the festive season at various spots in 

and around town; 

ý Climb Bowker’s Kop. Be on the lookout for 

snakes – it’s hot and it’s dry – and leave only 

footprints and no litter please. Enjoy the view of 

the town and of the Berry Dam reservoir below; 

ý Up to some retail therapy or need to buy a 

last-minute Christmas gift? There are some 

great stores in Komani which will allow some 

quality time browsing and shopping; 

ý Explore! There are some lovely places to 

visit, including quaint and historic towns within 

a short distance of Komani; 

ý Have a look at some of the historic 

buildings, including beautiful buildings, in and 

around the area; 

ý If you’re in the mood for a good meal, 

you’ve come to the right town. Komani boasts 

some excellent eateries and restaurants so 

whether you want a bite on the go or whether 

you want to sit down for a leisurely lunch or 

supper, we have you covered; 

ý The municipally-owned Lawrence de Lange 

nature reserve just outside Komani is an 

absolute treat for families. Visit the reserve and 

see some stunning wildlife with the town in the 

background – truly a sight to behold; 

ý Check out our local fauna and flora – 

Komani is believed to be the only place in the 

world that the tamboekie thorn grows, so if you 

spot one, count yourself lucky. – Rep reporter 

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As 2018 winds down, we 

want to acknowledge how 

grateful we are for all of 

our wonderful customers. 

Happy Holiday and thank 

you for your business. 

Sending our warmest 

thoughts and best wishes 

for a wonderful Holiday 

Season and a happy new 

year.


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CHERRY ON TOP: The pupils of the Blessed Pre-Primary and Primary School in Ezibeleni in action at their year-end concert 

Picture: SUPPLIED 

Sponsorship a problem for new business 

ANDISA BONANI 

The founder of Get 

It Done (GID), 

Calvin Nelani, a 

vibrant local 

entrepreneur, recently 

hosted the annual open 

market in the La Aura 

Lounge and Sports Bar 

parking lot. 

The aim was to 

provide a platform for 

business networking. 

The open market had 

various local 

ent repreneurs 

showcasing their 

businesses while 

interacting and 

exchanging business 

ideas to support growth 

in business. 

Nelani indicated the 

event was held to 

enhance the level of 

understanding when it 

came to culture, 

academics, arts, 

fashion, food and 

lifestyle, and to 

motivate young people 

in Komani to pursue 

their dreams. 

“Our mission and 

objective is to gather 

people who are 

passionate about 

growing and developing 

the Eastern Cape in the 

various forms of arts. 

Funding is one of the 

major limitations that 

hinders the success of 

ent repreneurs. 

“I have invested in 

several academic 

courses such 

m a r ke t i n g , 

interpersonal 

communication and 

social media 

management, general 

books, and attended 

events, seminars and 

c o n s u l t at i o n 

workshops. 

“All this costs money 

and is necessary to 

grow personally and to 

achieve success in 

business,” he said. 

His business faced a 

challenge of people not 

understanding what it 

was about and that 

affected potential 

sponsorships that 

would elevate his 

company to what he 

wanted it to be, Nelani 

said. 

“The issue with 

sponsors is that 

Komani is a small town 

and everyone goes to 

the same people for 

assistance. Some 

funders do not want to 

associate themselves 

with companies whose 

reputation they do not 

k n o w. ” 

Nelani called on all 

big businesses, who 

wanted to see young, 

independent 

entrepreneurs succeed, 

to back his business. 

FANS: At the Get It Done (GID) open day were, from left, Bhelinda Mtamo, 

GID founder Calvin Nelani and Zenande Mankayi 

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A world of Good Wishes. One of the real joys this 

holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you 

and wish you the very best for the new year.

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There are many 

bizarre and 

interesting facts 

Some strange but true Christmas traditions, facts and figures 

about Christmas, listed 

by Pinterest. 

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GLOBAL CELEBRATION: 

Christmas is a fascinating time 

of the year worldwide 

Make your own tree decorations 

Oh Christmas tree … how 

difficult it is to decorate 

thee! (with apologies to 

composer Ernst Anschütz). 

If it’s the first time you 

have a Christmas tree in 

your home, do not despair. 

If you can buy some 

ornaments at local stores 

that is great, and you will be 

able to turn the tree into a 

thing of beauty. 

This route may prove 

expensive, however, so why 

not instead try to make 

some ornaments? Stringing 

popcorn together can make 

a beautiful decoration for a 

Christmas tree while the 

children can enjoy making 

angels out of paper with 

glue and glitter. 

During the holidays, this 

can be a wonderful 

boredom-buster exercise! 

Make small, personalised 

Christmas cards and hang 

them on the tree for guests 

to read on Christmas Day or 

buy some gold or silver 

spraypaint for use on acorns. 

Attach a small loop using 

string and there you go! 

Another innovative idea is 

making pom-poms of 

different colours out of wool 

(the kids might also enjoy 

this one) or baking 

gingerbread men and 

hanging these on the tree – 

a delightful snack for the 

special day. 

Finally, why not use some 

wood slices, paint merry 

pics on these and insert a 

loop for hanging – all at low 

c o st . 

Enjoy decorating your 

Christmas tree this year. – 

Rep reporter 

C e l e b r at i n g 

a new year 

The countdown to midnight on December 31 

has begun and soon people worldwide will 

celebrate the start of a new year in 2019. 

The onset of a new year generally brings 

about celebration as people look forward to a 

new period. 

There are some strange ways to celebrate the 

onset of a new year, however, as David Pegg 

indicates (w w w. l i s t 2 5 . c o m ): 

ý In Spain, if you are able to stuff 12 grapes 

in your mouth, you are assured of a good new 

year; 

ý In Denmark, people break unused plates 

and dishes against the doors of family and 

friends’ homes as a sign of goodwill; 

ý In South America, the colour of the 

underwear you’re wearing on the day may 

impact on your wellbeing in the new year – 

that is, white will mean peace, etc; 

ý In Takanakuy village in Peru, people slug it 

out to settle their differences at the end of the 

year, thus starting the new year with a clean 

s l at e ; 

ý In Romania, people toss coins into rivers 

to wish for a better future. 

Find more ways how the New Year is 

celebrated across the globe by visiting the 

website. 

Tel: 045 838 5890 

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A WORLD OF GOOD WISHES 

One of the real joys this holiday 

season is the opportunity to say 

thank you and wish you the 

very best for the new year. 

Tel: (045) 839 4040 

‘Tis the season to wish one another 

joy and love and peace. Merry 

Christmas our dear readers, may 

you feel the love this festive 

season. May you feel this 

happiness all year round. 

Tel: 045 839 4112 

A special greeting at Christmas 

time to express to you our 

sincere appreciation for your 

confidence and loyalty.




How did custom start? 

Ah, the Christmas stocking – 

the humble footwear made 

good over the festive period and 

often stuffed with some 

delicious treats or small gifts. 

But where did the tradition of 

hanging Christmas stockings 

o r i g i n at e ? 

Well, according to the 

website w w w. l i t t l e t h i n g s . c o m , the 

tradition originally started many 

years ago when a poor widowed 

man became worried that he 

would not find suitors for his 

three daughters. 

Santa Claus found out and 

slid down the chimney at night 

to fill the stockings with gold 

coins for the three girls. The 

tradition apparently carried on 

after that until today but, in 

reality, who knows? 

It is a treat to find a special 

surprise in a stocking on 

Christmas Day, however! – Rep 

repor ter 

It’s a special time of year – 

Christmas time! Here are some 

great quotes that epitomize this 

season of goodwill towards all. 

ý “Then the Grinch thought 

of something he hadn’t before! 

What if Christmas, he thought, 

doesn’t come from a store. 

What if Christmas, perhaps, 

Quotes for Christmas 

means a little bit more.” 

– Dr Seuss, How the Grinch 

Stole Christmas! 

ý “I will honour Christmas in 

my heart, and try to keep it all 

the year.” 

– Charles Dickens 

ý “Our hearts grow tender 

with childhood memories and 

love of kindred, and we are 

better throughout the year for 

having, in spirit, become a child 

again at Christmas time.” 

– Laura Ingalls Wilder 

ý “My idea of Christmas, 

whether old-fashioned or 

modern, is very simple: loving 

others. Come to think of it, why 

do we have to wait for 

Christmas to do that?” 

– Bob Hope 

ý “Christmas waves a magic 

wand over this world, and 

behold, everything is softer and 

more beautiful. ” 

– Norman Vincent Peale 

ý He who has not Christmas 

in his heart will never find it 

under a tree.” 

– Roy L Smith 

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MBARA FUNERAL 

DIRECTORS 

NO 6 KOMANI STREET 

076 550 4032 

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association, we extend our Best 

Wishes for a Merry Christmas 

 

with Peace, Joy and Success.



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S A N TA ’S LITTLE HELPER: And a very 

merry Christmas to you! Inge 

Kernekamp strikes a festive pose 

Picture: PIXEL PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY 

GIMME SOME 

‘SHUGA’ 

Former convict turns life 

around to fight crime 

SIMTEMBILE MGIDI 

Beaten for stealing 

livestock and sentenced 

to a prison term for theft, 

Zukile Nxabazi has turned 

from a life of crime to 

fighting it. 

It was the faith and 

belief of his aunt that he 

had potential that had 

Nxabazi turn his life 

around. 

Nxabazi is the treasurer 

of the Silvertown 

Neighbourhood Wat c h 

and has started a soccer 

team in his 

neighbourhood in Komani. 

“I used to live in 

Cacadu at eMacubini and 

we had a very hard 

upbringing. I did not have 

parents and lived with my 

grandmother and aunt, 

together with 10 

grandchildren. All of us 

depended on my 

g r a n d m ot h e r ’s grant. 

“When I came to 

Komani, everyone had 

lost hope in me. When 

you are a child and you 

grow up hungry, you tend 

to be naughty. You tend to 

desire the things that are 

not available to you and 

we would steal sheep 

from the nearby farmers 

out of hunger.” 

He was arrested on 

multiple occasions for 

stock theft and was 

known and disliked for 

being a thief. 

He said he would steal 

a sheep at times to give it 

to sports teams as a prize 

for their tournaments and 

they would pay him what 

they could. 

He would use this 

money to buy his school 

uniform and he believes 

he was forced by his 

situation to turn to crime. 

When he was caught, he 

would either be beaten up 

or sent to the police. 

“When I came to 

Komani to help my cousin 

who was undergoing his 

path towards manhood, 

my aunt saw that despite 

everything I was not a 

bad person. She wanted 

me to live with her in 

Komani. My first job when 

I arrived in Komani, paid 

me R80 a week. I was 

grateful, because I knew I 

could do more things if I 

used the money wisely,” 

Nxabazi said. 

It was through his 

aunt’s support that he 

decided there was no 

need for him to return to 

crime as she kept the 

money he earned and 

bought him clothes. 

When he wanted 

something and his money 

was not enough, she 

would assist him 

f i n a n c i a l l y. 

Later the same year, he 

moved out of his aunt’s 

home into his own. He 

learnt how to fix shoes 

and bought chickens 

which he then resold. 

Through the profits he 

made, he bought sheep, 

goats and cows. 

He also learnt some 

skills in welding and 

construction. His fe a r t h at 

his brothers would turn to 

crime to survive, made 

him take in his older and 

younger brothers, as well 

as his nephew, to give 

them a chance at a better 

l i fe . 

Nxabazi currently lives 

with his own wife, his 

older brother and his wife. 

“I would like to say to 

those involved in criminal 

activities, to stop. Crime 

will never build you up. In 

prison you do not do what 

you want to do, you do 

what you are told to do. If 

we all cared, before 

acting in anger or hatred, 

we could fight crime and 

remove it from our 

communities.” 

COMPETITION: WIN A 4 PLATE GAS STOVE 

For the months of December and January spend R500.00 or more in our store and 

stand a chance to win. Competition closes on the 31st of January. Winners will be 

drawn by way of lucky draw on the 5th of Feb. Traders excluded. T&Cs Apply. 

SEE HIM HERE: Former Queen’s College pupil and truly one of 

Komani’s own up-and-coming stars, Ayanda McKayi of MTV ‘Shuga’ 

fame, will be back in town on December 22 at the second annual 

Kumnand’Ekhaya at La Aura. McKayi will join a line-up of other 

brilliant artists. Welcome back! 

FESTIVE SEASON TRADING HOURS: 

17th December 08:00 to 13:45 

22nd December 08:00 to late 

23rd December Sunday 08:00 till late 

24th December 08:00 to 17:45 

25th & 26th closed 

29th December 08:00 till late 

30th December 08:00 till late 

31st December 08:00 to 17:45 

1st December closed 

CHANGE FOR THE GOOD: Zukile Nxabazi walked 

away from a life of crime 

Picture: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI 

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EFF objects to 

placing of tanks 

ANDISA BONANI 

The Chris Hani District 

Municipality (CHDM) is 

putting up Jojo tanks in 

several households in 

Ezibeleni as an 

emergency means to 

mitigate and respond to 

water shortages. 

EFF branch secretary 

Thulani Bukani, who also 

lives in Ezibeleni, was 

not impressed however 

as he said the 

community had not been 

consulted and that while 

tanks were placed at 

certain houses, these 

were said to be for the 

whole community. 

“There was no 

community meeting to 

inform us about the 

project which means we 

do not know the criteria 

that was used to select 

at which houses the 

tanks would be placed. 

“From what we have 

seen, the tanks are only 

placed in houses whose 

members belong to the 

ANC. This is a way of 

campaigning for votes by 

the ANC.” 

Bukani said he wanted 

to know who funded the 

project because if it was 

either the local or district 

authorities, it was illegal 

for them to use 

government money to 

campaign for a political 

par t y. 

EFF branch chair 

Xolani Ngxathu said all 

they wanted as the 

community was to be 

part of the 

decision-making 

regarding the placement 

of the tanks and for it to 

be inclusive of every 

community member. 

“We have a problem of 

ward councillors who 

have no regard for 

residents. It is the ward 

councillor’s duty to call 

meetings when projects 

like these are being 

planned,” N g x at h u said. 

“We do not know how 

the sites were identified 

and this is not the first 

time community 

members are not 

informed when projects 

are to start. We want the 

project to be halted so 

that things are done 

correctly and we, as the 

community members, 

must be allowed to 

choose for ourselves 

where the tanks should 

be placed.” 

CHDM spokesperson 

Thobeka Mqamelo said 

the project sought to 

support areas that were 

adversely affected by 

water outages and that 

consultation meetings 

were held with affected 

ward councillors with 

their ward committee 

members. 

“This is an emergency 

programme responding 

to water shortages in 

high-lying areas. In 

Ezibeleni there are 16 

tanks meant to be 

installed. However, 12 

tanks have been 

installed and the 

remaining four are still 

outstanding. These are 

erected within agreed 

upon premises to ensure 

safety. The selected 

premises were agreed 

between the councillors 

and community 

members. 

IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT FOR THE 

DISTRICT OF QUEENSTOWN 

HELD AT QUEENSTOWN 

In the matter between: 

Case No. 636/17 

MRS NCUMISA MAYEKISO 

Execution Creditor 

and 

SINDISWA MPHONGOSHE 

Execution Debtor 

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION 

OF MOVABLE PROPERTY 

IN PURSUANCE of a judgment obtained in the 

Magistrates’ Court of QUEENSTOWN and a Writ 

of Execution dated 27 TH OCTOBER 2017 issued 

by the Magistrates’ Court of QUEENSTOWN, 

the goods listed hereunder will be sold in 

execution to the highest bidder at 57 KOMANI 

STREET, QUEENSTOWN, 5320 on the 11 TH 

JANUARY 2019 at 10:00 in terms of section 66 

of the Magistrates’ Court Act 32 of 1944. 

GOODS TO BE SOLD: 

1 X 4 PIECE LOUNGE SUITE; 1 X COFFEE 

TABLE; 1 X DEFY FRIDGE; 1 X MICROWAVE; 

1 X MIRROR; 1 X WARDROBE. 

Dated at QUEENSTOWN on this 12 TH day of 

DECEMBER 2018 

ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR 

Bowes McDougall Incorporated 

27a Prince Alfred Street 

QUEENSTOWN 

5320 

Our Ref: Debt Recovery/NS/DEB4100 

“As much as these are 

installed on people’s 

premises, due to 

vandalism that is 

rampant, the water tank 

outlets are externally 

overhanging, with stand 

pipes clearly located 

outside yards to allow 

access to other 

households. The tanks 

are not fixed to houses 

with gutter linkages, as 

it would be done in a 

normal household water 

tank.” 

Mqamelo said to 

ensure everyone had 

access to the tanks, they 

were placed in different 

areas to ensure fair 

proximity for all 

community members in 

the affected areas. 

“Tanks will also be 

installed in other 

high-lying areas of 

Komani which include 

Nomzamo, Magxaki and 

others and consultations 

with community 

structures are under 

way. ” 

Mqamelo added 24 

tanks would be installed 

in affected areas in 

Komani and the same 

process followed in 

Ezibeleni. 

WATER WOES: Jojo 

tanks were placed at 

several households 

In the estate of 

the late NICOLAAS 

VILJOEN BESTER 

born: 1933/11/27 

Identity Number 

331127 5009 08 0 

of Queenstown 

Estate Number 

3606/2018 

Date of death 

2018/10/20 

Creditors and 

Debtors in the 

Estate are hereby 

required to lodge 

their claims 

with and pay 

their debts to 

the undersigned 

within 30 (Thirty) 

days of the 

publication hereof. 

MICHIEL JOHAN 

BESTER 

c/o Bowes McDougall 

27a Prince Alfred 

Street, Queenstown 

5319 

Tel: 045 807 3800 

REINDEER GAMES: A Christmas light display reflects the festive season at Madeira Home in Komani Picture: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI 

FA C E 2FA C E ... with Helen Edwards 

Question: Tell us about your 

occup ation? 

Answer: This is a complicated 

question. Officially I am the financial 

manager for Jacksons Isuzu Suzuki, but 

I choose to believe that I am an 

entrepreneur. I feel we should not just 

settle for one job. We should take our 

initiative and make ideas happen. 

Q: Favourite holiday destination? 

A: Knysna, Western Cape. 

Q: Favourite snack? 

I am loving the frozen fruit from 

Hogsback Berries. 

Q: How important is family and 

friends to you and why? 

A: Family is everything to me, they 

define me! From my incredible husband 

who taught me to be brave enough to 

go and get what I want and my beautiful 

children who teach me new life lessons 

every day (especially to be patient), to 

my parents who believe in me and 

encourage me. Then there are my 

brother and sister who listen to me 

when I hit a brick wall and my huge 

extended family who make life fun. I 

love them all! 

Q: If you could be the president of any 

country, which would you choose and 

why? 

A: It will probably be SA. I would love 

A good year for game reserves 

The senior 

conservation officer 

and manager of the 

two game reserves of 

Lawrence de Lange, as 

well as the Longhill 

game reserves, Hein 

Gerber, said apart 

from the prolonged 

drought, both reserves 

had a good year. 

Gerber said littering 

the opportunity to show our people what 

can be done if we all stand together. 

Q: What makes you angry – and what 

makes you happy? 

A: I get angry when adults make 

choices based on what they can gain 

instead of looking at the side-effects it 

has on others, especially children. 

I am happy when I am watching and 

listening to the excitement of my 

husband and three children play touch 

rugby in the garden. 

Q: Are you proudly South African and 

why? 

A: Of course I am and so should 

everyone who lives in SA. We have an 

incredibly beautiful land and a gold 

mine of opportunities that are waiting to 

be discovered. 

Q: Do you have a hobby and if so, 

what is it? 

A: Oh I have many hobbies ... I love 

learning how to do things. I believe I can 

do anything – it might take me longer 

than others, but in the end I will get it 

right. At the moment, I am enjoying the 

benefits of my new organic veggie 

garden. 

Q: What do you believe should be 

done to alleviate unemployment? 

A: I don’t feel unemployment is the 

problem. I believe the lack of bringing 

by visitors was 

however a problem, 

with visitors not 

adhering to the rules 

and regulations of the 

department of 

NOTICES 

CONSENT USE OVER ERF 701 (7 HOSPITAL WALK) 

QUEENSTOWN; KOMANI 

Council has received an application for the proposed Consent Use for an 

Occupational Practice over Erf 701 Queenstown in terms of the Land Use Planning 

Ordinance No 15 of 1985 and SPLUMA No 16/2013. 

REZONING OF ERF 1668 (116 EBDEN STREET), 

QUEENSTOWN; KOMANI 

Council has received an application for the proposed Rezoning of Erf 1668 

Queenstown from Residential I to Business II in terms of the Land Use Planning 

Ordinance No 15 of 1985 and SPLUMA No 16/2013. 

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Mgijima Local Municipality at 2C Komani Street, Komani. 

Members of the Public are invited to submit written objections together with valid 

reasons within 30 days of publication of this notice to The Municipal Manager, 

Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality. Closing date for objections is the 31st January 

2019. 

Please contact Mrs. A Boucher / Mrs. L Bam on Tel: 045 807 6400 for queries in 

connection with these applications. 

our children up to be entrepreneurs or 

to have the bravery to go and get what 

they want and the strength to get up 

when you fail, is where unemployment 

starts. You don’t have to be a scientist 

to be successful – you just need the 

d e t e r m i n at i o n . 

environmental a f fa i r s 

and of the reserves. 

“No animals died of 

hunger, the food was 

sufficient, but it is 

getting scarce now 

and we need rain. We 

have had several 

births, but it is difficult 

to say exactly how 

many. We are going to 

have a game count in 

Februar y.” 

A veld fire had been 

brought under control 

and led to new growth, 

but it was of concern 

that the perpetrator 

had not been found. 

He said the 

Lawrence de Lange 

reserve was the 

perfect outing for a 

game drive. 

People could use 

their own vehicles for 

the game drives, while 

the Longhill side, 

which was directly 

opposite Lawrence de 

Lange, was for families 

to be able to have 

picnics or a braai and 

an opportunity to get 

away from town. 

“The reserve has 

giraffe, black 

wildebeest, impala, 

zebras, blesbok, red 

hartebeest, kudu, 

ostriches and a few 

more animals. In a 

game reserve, the 

animals are in their 

natural habitat.” 

He invited locals 

and visitors to enjoy 

the facilities, but 

cautioned people that 

as much as the game 

reserve was private, it 

still fell under the 

rules and regulations 

of the department of 

environmental a f fa i r s 

act. 

He said anyone who 

did not adhere to such 

rules and regulations 

would be fined 

a c c o r d i n g l y. 

People found 

littering could face a 

fine of up to R500.



Make it all 

about journey 

REACHING OUT: The staff of Thandisizwe 

Senior Primary School organised a 

wheelchair for Thenjiwe Mbizweni recently 

with, back from left, principal Sifundo 

Siyeka, HOD Lumka Ntsweni, Lindiswa Seti 

and Nosicelo Gobongwana. It is the second 

wheelchair staff have handed over as part 

of their response to the Thuma Mina 

campaign 


It’s the end of the year and, once again, many 

families will be taking a road trip to their holiday 

destination. Often, the focus is on the end point, 

particularly for the kids who tend to utter the familiar 

phrase: “Are we there yet?”. 

But take some time to enjoy the ride and make it a 

pleasant journey. With its promise to care and 

protect, Tracker provides the following tips to provide 

peace of mind and ensure that you get to your 

destination safely: 

ý Pre-trip check – Ensure your vehicle is fit for the 

trip. Fill up with fuel; check the tyre pressure and 

tread – don’t forget the spare wheel; check the oil, 

water and brake fluid levels; test the headlights, rear 

lights, indicators, fog lights and brakes; ensure the 

wipers are not perished or broken; make sure the 

licence disk is valid; and check that the emergency 

triangle, jack and socket wrench are in the vehicle. 

ý Testing, testing – Test your tracking device to 

make sure it’s working, including the assist button if 

your device has one. If you’re subscribed to a first 

responder service, it will be reassuring to know help 

will be immediately available in the moment of need. 

ýSOS – Ensure that you have all important and 

emergency contact numbers with you. Make sure 

you have an emergency contact number of 

someone not travelling with you available to first 

responders. Remember, most modern phones need 

to be unlocked for use and so having your ICE 

contact on your phone isn’t helpful. It might be 

better to write this down on a piece of paper. Also, 

let someone close to you know of your movements 

and your anticipated arrival time, so that they can 

alert the authorities if you don’t check in. Some 

tracking services have apps you can use to share 

your location with such a person. 

ý A little bit of planning – Plan your journey in 

advance, including sufficient rest stops, and ensure 

that you have the correct directions to your 

destination. Pack plenty of p a d ko s and drinks. Also, 

don’t forget important items like your driver’s licence, 

medical aid card, clinic card for babies, veterinary 

card for pets, allergy bracelets, and passports if 

travelling to a neighbouring country. 

ý Activities – Keep the kids entertained with some 

car games, like the old favourite “I spy”. Also try 

“road trip bingo” where players spot road signs or 

sights along the route and cross it off on a board. 

If crossing sights off on a board will be a bit tricky, 

try the “alphabet game”. Mom or Dad starts the 

game by choosing a letter of the alphabet. Whoever 

spots that letter out the window first, for example on 

a billboard or a licence plate, gets a point. The 

person with the most points in the end wins. Also, a 

little screen time can offer a decent distraction, so 

take along some digital entertainment and don’t 

forget to pack the chargers and power banks. 

ý Music – Make the journey festive with a 

favourite music playlist. Include some good road trip 

songs, such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The 

Proclaimers, Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna, and 

Where the Streets have no Name by U2. 

“With a little bit of planning and some pre-trip 

checks, you can ensure that the journey to get there 

is as much fun as the holiday itself,” said Tracker SA 

product and marketing executive Michael du Preez. 

“Remember, life is about the journey, not the 

destination. Wishing you and your loved ones safe 

travels and a peaceful and relaxing festive season.” 

REACHING OUT: In a joint event hosted by Lukhanji SUPERSPAR, Little Explorers and 

Helping Those in Need Queenstown, a Christmas party was hosted for underprivileged 

children. Here Catherine Muller holds one of the children who fell asleep during the par t y, 

attended by 116 children with each receiving a party pack and a gift Picture: SUPPLIED 

Praise for support in crime fight 

Queenstown cluster 

commander Major 

General Funeka 

Siganga has thanked 

the Chris Hani district 

community for their 

support in the fight 

against crime during 

2018. 

Siganga, who 

conveyed her best 

wishes to community 

members and their 

families over the 

festive period, said the 

duty of the police was 

to ensure the safety of 

visitors, residents and 

their property. 

”We invite you to 

work with us to 

achieve our objective 

by reporting crime 

immediately, looking 

out for [your own] 

personal safety and 

making sure that you 

have the contact 

information of the 

nearest police 

st at i o n . ” 

Siganga also 

thanked police 

members for their 

work during the year 

and praised those who 

had achieved success 

in the fight against 

crime. 

She wished 

members going away 

on holiday a peaceful 

period and said those 

who remained behind 

should ensure that 

criminals were 

brought to book. – 

Rep reporter 

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24 Prince Alfred Street, Komani 

PO Box 453, Komani, 5319 

045 839 4040 / 045 839 4059 

 

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charodinev@tisoblackstar.co.za 

www.therep.co.za 

The Rep Komani 

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KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK VIR ‘N LISENSIE 

KRAGTENS DIE WET OP PETROLEUM WET, 1977 

(WET NO 120 VAN 1977) 

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ĂŶĚŝĞĞĞĞůŐĞůĞģď 

ERF 176 

R67 AND VICTORIA ROAD 

 

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KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK VIR ‘N LISENSIE 

KRAGTENS DIE WET OP PETROLEUM WET, 1977 

(WET NO 120 VAN 1977) 

ĞůĂŶŐŚĞďďĞŶĚĞŽĨŐĞĂīĞŬĞĞĚĞĂĚĞŽĚŵĞ 

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EVEREST TOMBSTONES 

PS9 PT DOT75 NO 59 

INSIDE: POLICE SAFETY TIPS THIS FESTIVE SEASON – PAGE 11 

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043 642 2398 | Maclean Square, Old Theatre Building 

Butterworth 047 491 8215 | Shop 5, Bell St 

Queenstown 045 839 5814 | 49 Robinson Rd 

For sport news e-mail: chuxf@tisoblackstar.co.za (Deadline: Tuesdays at noon) 

This was year 2018 

Januar y 

ý The matric pass rate at schools in the 

area was good, with GHS, Tarka High and 

Queen’s College in the top 50 in the Eastern 

Cape. GHS had a 100% pass for the 26th 

consecutive year, with Mikayla Boy the top 

pupil in the Chris Hani West district; 

ý A mystery arose when a huge rock 

appeared on the corner of Robinson Road 

and Shepstone Street; 

ý Water outages were experienced and the 

Xonxa Dam project was said to be “fa c i n g 

d e l ay s ” after it should have been operational 

by the end of 2017; 

ý One of the rhinos in the Lawrence de 

Lange Nature Reserve was found to have 

been poached at Christmas time; 

ý EPWP workers slept outside the post 

office because they had not been paid; 

ý Olympic gold medal swimmer Gerhard 

Zandberg presented a two-day course for 

Komani pupils; 

ý Chris Magwangqana was appointed 

municipal manager; 

ý The Concerned Community Forum 

threatened Chris Hani District Municipality 

(CHDM) with legal action because of the 

sewage and water problems; 

ý The new principals at Get Ahead, 

Queen’s and GHS began their tenure when 

schools opened; 

ý Rozario Williams, a star athlete at 

Hangklip, was lured to another school by a 

bursary offer after Mikaa-il Mohamed and 

Emile Johannes had done the same. 

Februar y 

ý Heavy rain caused flooding in the streets 

of Tarkastad; 

ý The ANC PEC promised to act on the 

non-performance of the municipality; 

ý The EFF legally challenged the 

“u n l aw f u l ” appointment of municipal 

manager Chris Magwangqana; 

ý Opposition parties in council raised 

concerns about the alleged looting of money 

and inflated prices paid for goods by Enoch 

Mgijima Local Municipality (EMLM); 

ý The young Blue Rise woman who had 

gone missing while out jogging on November 

28 was found unharmed, but no reasons 

were given for her disappearance; 

ý A score of 130 by Justin Kuyler helped 

the Queenstown Composite cricket team to 

victory over the Queen’s first XI; 

ý A lengthy power outage and water cuts 

caused heavy losses to businesses in town; 

ý There was no word yet on the opening of 

the multimillion-rand intermodal taxi rank 

which was started in 2013 and was supposed 

to have been completed in 2014; 

ý The community joined in searching for a 

Sterkstroom woman, Denise Bartlett, who 

was abducted from her home. She was 

released three days later; 

ý The GHS Golf Day was won by Garry 

Brown and Martin Hammill; 

ý Rain brought relief to the area, but 

blocked drains caused flooding, and there 

was concern about the health risks as homes 

were flooded, there were sewage spills and 

manholes were overflowing; 

ý CHDM confirmed that the completion 

date for the Xonxa Dam was the end of April; 

ý Queen’s Junior named its cricket nets in 

honour of Zandile Gwana; 

ý Luvo Mayongo, from Dordrecht (now 

from Port Elizabeth), set a new African indoor 

record of 8.40m for the long jump; 

ý A Chris Hani West district education 

officer confirmed that drugs were becoming 

an increasing problem in schools and said a 

no-nonsense approach would be adopted; 

ý Ezibeleni potholes were costing 

residents thousands in tyre and vehicle 

repairs; 

ý Plus-size model Nonopha Samela, from 

Ntabethemba, was nominated for Miss 

Plus-Size is Me South Africa; 

ý The Northern Region Warriors beat Sada 

Cricket Club by 54 runs in a 40-over game. 

March 

ý Stray dogs in Bongweni had allegedly 

bitten six people; 

ý Newly installed EMLM mayor Sisisi 

Tolashe replaced Lindiwe Gunuza-Nkwentsha 

and promised to take action against those 

who failed to pay for municipal services; 

ý There was a case of listeriosis at a 

private hospital in Komani; 

ý New uKhahlamba bishop Moses 

Madywabo took over from Bishop Mazwi 

Tisani; 

ý A total of 12 Queenians and two 

teachers tackled the Midmar Mile; 

ý There were violent protests in Cathcart 

STOIC GUARDIAN: The iconic Hangklip stands behind a bustling town Picture: FILE 

against lack of service delivery, which led to 

destruction and chaos; 

ý Work on the Xonxa Dam was reported to 

be “near completion”; 

ý Cogta MEC Fikile Xasa ruled that EMLM 

councillors must pay back more than R3m. 

April 

ý A family mourned their child's death 

after he was stabbed by a friend; 

ý EMLM struck a deal with Eskom to avoid 

power cuts; 

ý EMLM was told to probe an alleged 

R2.7m fraud; 

ý EMLM municipal manager 

Magwangqana was to seek legal opinion on 

overpaid councillors; 

ý The closure of Toisekraal Public School 

resulted in pupils suffering due to d e l ay s ; 

ý The NGO We All Matter sponsored street 

kids; 

ý Dsrac handed over sports equipment to 

several clubs; 

ý Several Harriers tackled the Two Oceans 

M a r at h o n ; 

ý CHDM proposed a 6% tariff increase; 

ý WSU launched two new facilities; 

ý Refuse piled up and EMLM blamed 

broken trucks; 

ý Queen’s College hosted an inaugural 

event to celebrate freedom; 

ý CHDM gave a co-op a R100,000 boost; 

ý Eskom rejected EMLM’s payment deal; 

ý EMLM raised concern over power theft; 

ý The sheriff attached EMLM assets worth 

R68m; 

ý A costly Komani taxi rank remained 

closed. 

May 

ý Power cuts were put on hold due to 

signed terms of reference documents; 

ý Five died in a horrific car crash; 

ý EMLM assets were auctioned; 

ý CHDM assisted a farming co-operative; 

ý Saftu members embarked on a strike 

against the minimum wage; 

ý Unifound residents warned a rape 

suspect; 

ý EMLM councillors who owed the 

municipality were told to pay back R3m; 

ý Former MEC for Dsrac honoured 

Siyasanga Kobese who died in a car crash; 

ý Concerns were raised by Vulpro about 

the Cape vulture that faced extinction; 

ý Drugs and a firearm were seized at 

Luvuyo Lerumo High School; 

ý WSU raised concerns about the time 

taken to complete studies by students; 

ý Komani Hospital received two new 

doctors, a GP and a paediatrician; 

ý A total of 13 karate Gojukai students 

received Border colours; 

ý The Hawks investigated fraud, money 

laundering, corruption and public finance 

management charges in relation to the 

construction of prefab classrooms in the 

Eastern Cape; 

ý Ndlovukazi residents did not have water 

for months on end; 

ý Ndlovukazi residents called for a probe 

into a housing project; 

ý Ryser Royal Primary School hosted its 

first school sport festival. 

June 

ý Ezibeleni residents marched against the 

lack of service delivery; 

ý A Komani police officer faced charges of 

drunken driving and pointing his firearm at 

someone; 

ý EMLM ignored the Eskom debt payment 

deadline; 

ý CHDM hosted a bosberaad to assess 

water needs; 

ý A woman was at the centre of an alleged 

racist rant; 

ý Philani Clinic was broken into and some 

items stolen; 

ý Soma sparked opposition party walkout; 

ý Worries arose as EMLM assets were 

sold; 

ý The ANCYL was unhappy about the state 

of the local authority; 

ý Dicla hosted a career expo; 

ý Former Ryser Royal Primary School 

cricket coach Viwe Yawa attended a national 

seminar; 

ý A power outage that hit Komani affected 

local businesses; 

ý Komani residents protested against the 

administration of the embattled EMLM; 

ý Sanco members embarked on a violent 

protest in Dordrecht and Cacadu; 

ý Fire destroyed a pre-fab building at the 

department of public works. 

July 

ý Hawkers sold fuel at inflated prices as 

Komani stocks ran dry; 

ý Four people died in a violent weekend in 

Komani; 

ý Kaizer United took a step up the log; 

ý EMLM might be placed under 

administ ration; 

ý Angry Nkwanca residents destroyed a 

shack; 

ý Former Fifa international referee 

Khulasanda Qongqo conducted a workshop 

at Cala; 

ý Shock at conditions at the Komani 

psychiatric hospital; 

ý EMLM and Milowo shook hands on the 

R7m arrears for the Sterkstroom community 

hall; 

ý Two 7 Stars soccer players and one from 

Phoenix FC returned from Ajax Cape Town 

t rials; 

ý Bodybuilder Johnny Moutzouris 

attended the SA championships and qualified 

for the world champs; 

ý The streets were on fire during a Komani 

service delivery protest; 

ý Lesseyton residents had only a cup of 

water per day; 

ý Many spoke at the land hearing debate 

on whether section 25 of the constitution 

should be amended; 

ý A 13-year-old boy died in a shooting; 

ý Komani’s tenacious squash star, Teagan 

Roux, shone for SA at the World Squash 

Championships in India; 

ý Amavarara claimed victory against 

Madrid in a friendly match. 

August 

ý A R124m project was under way to 

provide government offices; 

ý An auction threat was in the spotlight 

where EMLM assets were to be sold; 

ý Lucky Maahlo and Evette Watson won 

the Washie 100 Miler; 

ý The provincial executive council in 

administration move for Komani; 

ý Posters defaced post office walls; 

ý 7 Stars won the Komani Local Football 

Association league; 

ý Old Queenians stamped their mark on 

the Cheetahs' U21 outfit; 

ý The DA was the only party that 

supported EMLM being placed under 

administ ration; 

ý Chris Hani had a shortage of 

ambulances; 

ý The GHS squash team was top in the 

country for the third time; 

ý Soccer match abandoned due to poor 

lighting; 

ý EMLM faced an auction threat after 

employees demanded payment; 

ý Vuyolwethu Langeni was sentenced to 

life for child rape; 

ý Komani rowers take to the water; 

ý Hopes for salvation of Border rugby 

league programme; 

ý Drugs, weapons seized from pupils in 

crime swoop; 

ý EMLM vows to address power outages; 

ý Viwe Yawa adjudged best KFC 

mini-cricket coach in the province; 

ý Only three out of 12 matches took place, 

leaving the Border rugby league in turmoil. 

S e p te m b e r 

ý Vehicle allegedly taken from Mlungisi 

car wash in a collision; 

ý Municipal manager Chris Magwangqana 

threatened Cogta MEC Fikile Xasa with legal 

action over the appointment of an 

administ rator; 

ý Rainbow Stars, Try Again and Valgas 

faced off in the top-three tournament; 

ý Old Queenian Quentin Beningfield 

received a cricket award in the UK; 

ý Komani cluster policing areas recorded 

an increase in murders; 

ý Toisekraal parents, SGB demanded a 

school principal of their choice; 

ý Body builder Aljarreau Dafi Smith 

headed for the UK to represent SA at a 

championship; 

ý The Rotary Golf Day turned out to be a 

spectacular event; 

ý The army base was reported to be slowly 

falling apart; 

ýInkosi wine was produced on a 

Whittlesea farm; 

ý Great times were set up at the Longhill 

Challenge; 

ý Old Collegians rugby team signed a 

three-year deal with HPJ Construction; 

ý Municipal manager Chris 

Magwangqana was given seven days to 

oppose his suspension; 

ý Power cuts were scheduled to start in 

November; 

ý Queen’s won the Hirsch Shield for the 

16th consecutive year; 

ý The cricket fraternity was unhappy with 

EMLM's lack of support to repair the pitch. 

O c to b e r 

ý Community members called for Eskom 

to take over the electricity provision from 

EMLM. Madeira Park, King's Park and a 

section of Cathcart and Robinson roads had 

been without power for 10 days; 

ý Bad weather delayed the arrival of the 

replacement transformer. EMLM 

administrator Vuyo Mlokoti said power would 

be restored on October 5; 

ý Border-Kei Chamber of Business 

administrator Adré Bartis said local 

businesses had suffered huge losses as a 

result of the outage; 

ý Councillor Chris de Wet’s wife, Lorraine, 

42, sustained cuts to her neck and face when 

she was attacked in front of the WSU, 

allegedly by three men who hurled racial 

slurs at her; 

ý Closing arguments were heard in the 

trial of taxi driver Wanga Mtwa, who had 

pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault 

with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; 

ý Tragedy struck when two girls died after 

they were struck by lightning while two boys 

were rushed to hospital. 

November 

ý After delays, there was hope that the 

Xonxa Dam might contribute to the water 

supply; 

ý Two women were hijacked and robbed 

before being left on a road outside Komani. 

Police spokesperson Captain Namhla 

Mdleleni confirmed the hijacking and said 

the car had been found near Dimbaza, but no 

arrests had been made; 

ý Members of the Chris Hani Emergency 

Medical Services (EMS) joined in a provincial 

st rike; 

ý A Komani stepfather was in the 

Queenstown Magistrate's Court on charges of 

allegedly raping his stepdaughter over a 

decade from the ages of 11 to 21; 

ý Richard Second, 61, retired principal of 

Queen's Junior, made national headlines 

when he acknowledged sexually abusing two 

boys at Dale Junior 32 years ago; 

ý Tyron Milas, of Queens Fitness Centre, 

hosted an aerobics marathon in which many 

visiting gyms participated; 

ý A Whittlesea girl, aged 14, testified in 

camera after she was allegedly prostituted by 

four women to five men in 2016; 

ý EMLM executive mayor Sisisi Tolashe 

said various entities owed the municipalit y 

R743.5m. Mayoral committee member 

Noluthando Nqabisa said there would be a 

general assessment on all municipal land 

and property to determine its market value; 

ý Queenstown Life Private Hospital made 

history when specialist surgeons Dr 

Babongile Zulu and Dr Frank del Valle 

assisted by a general surgeon from 

Kimberley performed the first esophagectomy 

in Komani. 

December 

ý The streets of Komani were trashed 

when EMLM workers and Samwu members 

went on a strike, demanding the 

harmonisation of salaries; 

ý There was new hope for some action in 

early 2019 as the Xonxa Dam opening was 

delayed yet again; 

ý Residents of EMLM raised their concerns 

over street lights that burnt in daylight in 

spite of the short supply of electricity; 

ý An initiate died in the Chris Hani 

District Municipality, and it was stressed that 

boys should have water and be properly 

monitored; 

ý Minister of rural development and land 

reform Maite Nkoana-Mashabane failed to 

meet the deadline to produce an audit report 

into the land rights enquiry for Gwatu farms; 

ý Frontier Hospital introduced its new 

board members after nominations were 

submit ted; 

ý A new strategy for Amavarara Football 

Club helped them end third in the ABC 

Motsepe League after beating SABS 3-0.

The Rep 21 December 2018

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