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Extreme measures
NOBLE BEAST: The Cape (or African) buffalo is
indigenous to the area but are considered one of the
most dangerous animals because of their
unpredictable behaviour. Only distantly related to
cattle, they cannot be domesticated and present an
issue if they escape into populated areas. Four Cape
buffalo recently escaped from Oceana, threatening
to wander onto the R72 and were consequently put
down to protect human life
Social media outcry after wandering buffalo shot
ROB KNOWLES
Last week there was a buzz on social
media when four Cape buffalo – l at e r
discovered to be from the Oceana
Beach and Wildlife Reserve – escaped and
proceeded to move eastward along the
beach and into neighbouring farms.
Posts on Facebook initially made light of
the situation but some expressed shock
later when the animals were hunted down
and shot at Riet River.
“Apparently these noble beasts have
decided that a certain, holiday
establishment along our sunshine coast,
has become boring and have staged a
mass protest.,” Bev Young’s post said.
“They escaped somehow, and recapture is
in progress.”
Maureen Wentzel Andreka was less
amused and wrote out a warning. “M o st
dangerous form of wild life in South
Africa.”
Online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia states:
“The African [or Cape] buffalo is not an
ancestor of domestic cattle and is only
distantly related to other larger bovines.
“Its unpredictable temperament means that
the African buffalo has never been
domesticated, unlike its Asian counterpart,
the water buffalo. African Cape buffaloes
have few predators aside from lions and
large crocodiles.”
General manager of Oceana from where
the buffalo originated, Chris Roberts,
confirmed that the four escaped buffalo
had been killed.
“At Oceana we have been in the process
of removing our buffalo off the property for
the last few months,” Roberts wrote in a
st at e m e n t .
“This is in an effort to introduce walking
safaris in the property. In early April we
caught the majority of the herd and
managed to put a tracking collar on one of
the remaining buffalo with [their] capture
planned for early to mid-May.”
The transportation of animals between
game parks and farms occurs on a regular
basis in order to protect humans, the
ecology or for the animal’s own security.
“During the week of April 15 we were
informed that the remaining four buffalo
had got out of the reserve and were on the
Three Sisters Estate farm.
“We tracked them on Three Sisters on
Tuesday April 16 and, thinking they were
contained within the farm, set up a capture
team for Friday as the weather didn’t allow
for helicopter flight before that.
Unfortunately that evening we received a
phone call that they had moved onto the
Riet River road and as such there was a
risk they would move onto the R72. To
ensure they didn’t reach the R72 we set up
a manned roadblock on the Riet River road.
“After consulting with nature
conservation, SAPS and our vet, we
realised the risk of them getting onto the
R72 over the busy Easter weekend was
significant and took the decision that they
needed to be dealt with immediately. A
professional hunter was brought in and, in
conjunction with our reserve staff and
Ndlambe environmental services, all four
were put down by Friday morning.
“The decision to put them down was a
very difficult one for us. These buffalo have
been a part of the reserve for over 10 years
and we consider them a large part of our
conservation efforts. Our apologies to our
neighbours at Riet River and the Three
Sisters Estate for any inconvenience
caused during this time,” Roberts said. TotT
asked Port Alfred SPCA inspector Anel
Slabbert for comment about the procedure
when dangerous animals escape captivity.
“Our job is to ensure the animals are
treated humanely,” said Slabbert.
“When a dangerous animal [or any other
animal] escapes into populated areas we
are there to observe that the animals are
not mistreated either when recapturing
them or if they need to be put down.”
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Handball thrills at
Amanzi Challenge
JON HOUZET
For people not familiar with the
sport, the SA Beach Handball
Champs at West Beach were
thrilling to watch.
A relatively young sport in South
Africa, only three provinces took part
– Western Cape, Eastern Cape and
North West, with both boys’ and girls’
teams.
In an exciting boys’ beach handball
final that ended in a 26-all draw,
Western Province and Eastern
Province went into extra time for five
minutes that saw WP clinch victory
9-7 against EP on Sunday.
North West came third.
WP also won the girls’ final – again
against EP. The WP girls team had
only four members, which required
three to be on the field all the time –
two acting as strikers/defenders and
one goalie. Other teams were able to
switch strikers for defenders and vice
versa after each goal in the
fast-paced game.
At the prize giving at the Royal St
Andrews Hotel, Eastern Province
Handball president Zet Mdani said:
“Come 2020 we hope for a full house
of all provinces taking part.”
And SA Handball Federation
president Ally Pole said the Amanzi
Challenge would definitely be on the
handball calendar.
“On behalf of the SA Handball
Federation, I want to say, ‘A journey
of 1,000 miles starts with a single
st e p ’. We started with indoor
handball and saw no way of growing
handball further. We resolved that
beach handball is the way to go and
it was a worthy investment,” Po l e
said.
“We appreciate the appetite that is
being developed here. Rather than
having a once-off championship, we
want to move from one town to the
next.
“Thanks to the coaches, sponsors
and organisers who made this event
possible. Thumbs up, Port Alfred,”
said Pole.
He said there would be another
beach handball national
championship in KwaZulu-Natal in
D e c e m b e r.
TOP TEAM: The Western Province boys’ team which won the SA Beach Handball Champs at West Beach, part of the Royal St
Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge
Pictures: JON HOUZET
SAND DIVE: Liam Schneider of Western Province shooting
for goal in the SA Beach Handball Champs at West Beach
last Saturday
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Pig & Whistle’s
music gift drive
boosts school
BUDDING ARCHITECTS: Port Alfred High
Pre-Primary pupils, AJ Mayo and Bulumko
Maqondwana, had great fun building a
skyscraper hotel in class last week
THANK YOU BUCO: The Port Alfred High School
U13 netball girls are delighted recipients of new
team apparel kindly sponsored by BUCO Albany
Road. Back row, from left, are Emihle Funde,
Micke Samuels, Siya Coto, Zozbini Xaka and in
front, Cathlene-Ann Wolmarans, Jade de Lange,
coach Nicole Muller, Kendra Schuman and
Linray Ruiters
Once again the
Pigs for People
initiative run by
the Historic Pig and
Whistle Inn, and
facilitated by front of
house manager Natalie
Brighton, was proud to
be able to assist with a
community upliftment
project in the village.
This time the
beneficiary was
Qhayiya Primary School
in Nolukhanyo
township in Bathurst,
which received a
donation of various
musical instruments to
kick off their musical
programme and
depar tment.
This donation was
made possible through
the kind support of
guests, visitors and
patrons that arrive at
the inn and purchase a
wooden pig plaque. The
pig plaques are then
inscribed with the
purchaser’s name and
are placed on the
beams in the oldest
continuously licensed
pub in South Africa.
Brighton said:
“Recently , at the end
of 2018, we were able
to assist in upgrading
the schools
assembly-quad area
and transform it into a
multi-faceted space
where the kids could
play netball and various
other activities. We
believe in sport and
musical development
as a form of personal
growth in the children
and are so excited to
see how the kids love
staying after school
and are getting
involved in
ext ra-curricular
activities instead of
going home after
school and roaming the
st reets.
“We would like to
thank Anthony Caplan
who assisted us in
obtaining various
musical instruments
that will enable a
number of school kids
to play, create some
harmony and have fun
doing it. Anthony very
kindly gave up his time
to do a workshop with
the teachers to show
them how exciting it
can be when everyone
plays musical
instruments together.
“Among the
instruments purchased
were a xylophone, an
electronic keyboard, an
African drum, shakers
and rattles, individual
bass bars, mouth harps
and reed pipes,” she
said.
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wheelchair campaign. The club is aiming to
collect 450kg of lids which will be exchanged
for a wheelchair for a Ndlambe person in need.
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Scenes from the
opening weekend
of the week-long
Royal St Andrews
Hotel Amanzi
Challenge, which
featured an 8km
Trail Run, the SA
Bodyboarding
Champs at West
Beach, the SA
Handball Champs,
the Marina Mile
open water swim,
Anything that
Floats and the
opening ceremony
at the Royal St
Andrews Hotel.
JON HOUZET took
the pictures.
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YOUR VOICE
... vox pops on the street
‘How has the
rain affected
your life?’
DISCUSSING HEALTHCARE: Speakers and stakeholders recently gathered for World TB Day at Marjorie Parish TB Hospital to
discuss ways of fighting the disease
MARISKA MARX: I
personally think we
have been blessed
to have the rain; it
has been dry for a
very long time.
FREDERICK HILPERT:
It has affected me a
lot. It has done some
damages in my
house in Station Hill.
ELVIS BINGQELA: To
me it has been a
blessing. We have
been suffering from
drought for a very
long time. I am sure
even the farmers are
h a p p y.
THEMBELANI
MACINGWANE: We are
supposed to be
travelling to Engcobo
for a funeral. We are
afraid to do so
because we heard that
the roads are terrible.
DESMOND HILPERT: I
am a person who
normally walks from
job to job, so it
hasn’t been easy
doing that for the
past few days.
PHILASANDE HABI: I
think we are very
lucky to have these
rains. It has been
dry and our gardens
have been
s u f fe r i n g .
Leading the fight against TB
Marjorie Parish TB Hospital and Ndlambe
primary healthcare providers, with
support from the USAID TB South Africa
Project, invited all stakeholders and civil
society to meet and discuss ways of
fighting TB in Ndlambe for 2019 World TB
Day recently.
The theme was “It’s time for religious
leaders and politicians to lead the fight
against TB”.
“Tuberculosis remains the leading killer
disease in South Africa despite the fact
that it is curable and effective treatment
is available free of charge from
government clinics,” USAID TB South
Africa Project’s Simphiwe Mayaphi said.
He said the purpose of the get-together
on World TB Day was to discuss
challenges facing the Eastern Cape
department of health in the fight against
TB and to source help and contribution
from various stakeholders going forward
in the fight as the department of health
said it could not win the battle alone.
Among the challenges that were
highlighted by the department of health
are the high death rate and high failure of
follow up among TB patients.
More than 5% of TB patients either die
or disappear before the end of the
six-month treatment period, Mayaphi said.
Some of the concerns raised by the
various stakeholders include:
ýLack of health education at various
platforms about TB (at schools, on radio
stations, in churches, in the transport
sector, etc);
ýOvercrowding at police cells
conducive for the spread of TB infection
as there is also poor ventilation;
ýCommunity members never want to
disclose their health issues upon arrest
resulting in them not continuing with
t reatment;
ýSubstance abuse one of the serious
issues, alcohol and dagga smoking
(regulatory control absent); and
ýLack of poverty alleviation initiatives
(eg, recycling, etc).
Among the steps taken at the meeting
were that a TB survivor has made herself
available to assist with health education
and stigmatisation of TB in the area free
of charge.
Delegates said people need to indicate
availability for Ndlambe FM every
Thursday from 7 to 9pm to provide health
e d u c at i o n .
“There’s a great need to act, a need to
take ownership,” Mayaphi said.
Delegates also suggested a related
need to regulate tavern operating hours
and the age of people entering the
t av e r n s .
In public healthcare interests, the
meeting agreed that people locked in the
police cells need to be screened upon
arrest to exclude TB patients.
Mayaphi said the department of
education had committed to open doorsto
the department of health for health
education. The Council of Churches will
also open slots for health education, and
politicians present committed to open a
slot about TB at every gathering.
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OPINION
Did you
miss the
a c t i o n?
The week-long Royal St Andrews Hotel
Amanzi Challenge is more than
halfway through, and if you didn’t
take part in any of the events or head
down to the beach to watch, you have
been missing out.
There truly was something for everyone,
with anyone able to take part in the
opening event – the 8km trail run. Even if
you’re not a runner, you could walk it and
still win a prize, as this writer proved.
And for the non-athletic, the Anything
that Floats just required a blow-up tube or
something else to float on, in tranquillity
on the river, moving with the outgoing
tide from My Pond Hotel to Kiddies
Beach. Willem Nel of Ndlambe River
Control was on hand to watch over the
par ticipants.
The more strenuous Marina Mile was
also something any person could
participate in, as the goal for most was
the accomplishment of finishing it. Not
everyone who swam was a super-fit
at h l e t e .
Of course, as with any sport there were
also competitive athletes who took part in
those events, running like the wind and
moving like a fish in water.
We salute their accomplishments.
The other events that have taken place
so far were more for those who have
dedicated their lives to competitive
sports, such as the SA Bodyboarding
Champs at West Beach and the World
Surfing League’s Port Alfred Classic at
East Beach.
What is also great for locals, is that
some of our own bodyboarders and
surfers took part in those events, and
made good placings.
The spirit among the bodyboarders on
West Beach was contagious, with teams
from the various provinces rooting from
the shore for their members competing in
their heats, and forming a welcome
tunnel for them when they came out of
the water. It was good to watch.
Also exciting to watch was the beach
handball, a fast-paced sport with lots of
player changes in between goals.
Unfortunately for spectators, the rain
that lasted through the whole of Monday
and Tuesday, and part of Wednesday, put
paid to any idea of watching the surfing
at East Beach. Nonetheless the die-hards
were there, and it certainly did not deter
the competitors themselves, who put in
some stellar performances.
Well done also to the organisers of
WSL Africa for being so on-the-ball with
updates and press releases.
Aside from the weather playing a part,
it is disappointing that few locals
ventured down to the beach to watch the
events. Perhaps more spectators will turn
up to watch the rubber duck races this
w e e ke n d .
Jon Houzet
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C A P TA I N
ON BOARD
WHAT A BARGAIN! Piers Oosthuizen was
delighted to purchase a canoe for a very friendly
price of just R100 at the Rotary Club of Port
Alfred’s Bargain Hunt at the Port Alfred Civic
Centre on Saturday. The canoe was one of many
items donated to the club. Proceeds from the
sale will go to worthy causes in the Port Alfred
communit y
F E S T I VA L
TA L K
PRAISING PORT ALFRED: Mandla
Mabece, CEO of the Ugu South Coast
Development Agency, was the keynote
speaker at the opening ceremony of the
Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi
Challenge last Friday night, and spoke
highly of the town and the festival
Picture: JON HOUZET
SHABBY EXTERIOR: Resident Heather Howard brought attention to the neglected front façade of
the Port Alfred Civic Centre, where lettering has peeled off the municipal signage, and a
dilapidated alcove where concrete has broken, bricks have tumbled and paint is peeling from the
wall. ‘One would imagine there'd be a bit of a budget somewhere for minor facelifting?’ she asked
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Talk of the Town 7
THINK
ABOUT IT
... with Roy Hewett
To u c h i n g
lives
Whether by design or
through our normal,
everyday interactions
with others, we all
touch lives in one way
or another.
Very few of us realise
the extent to which we
affect those around us
and we would do well
to reflect on how we are
influenced by our
family, friends,
acquaintances and
experiences at all
levels.
Family and friends
teach us social skills.
Acquaintances give us
opportunities to grow
our authenticity and
integrity. Lessons about
ways of interacting and
showing respect for the
opinions, strengths and
weaknesses of others
grow us.
But surprisingly often
we don’t pay enough
attention to these
effects and influences
... to the detriment of
meaningful awareness
and informed reactions.
Significant points in
this regard are made in:
“Your success is
directly proportional to
the number of lives you
have touched for the
bet ter.” – V i s h wa s
Chavan (Vishwasut ras:
Universal Principles for
Living: Inspired by
Real-Life Experiences);
and
“In life, we leave a
legacy to our children,
we leave our footprints
wherever we travel, and
we leave our
fingerprints on every
heart we touch.” – Pa t
Patrick, (Awakening the
Dream Within).
With some reflection,
each of us should
readily be able to recall
and appreciate many of
those who have
touched our lives in
positive and uplifting
way s .
Parents, siblings and
teachers surely rank up
there among the most
influential in many lives.
While some of the
academic experiences
in classrooms certainly
had a role to play, it is
the life’s lessons along
the way that often
remain indelibly
imprinted in our
psyches.
Even conflicts, fights
and seemingly unfair
treatment on occasion,
have played their part
in moulding us, and
their perpetrators have
also touched our lives
in ways that only
become apparent upon
reaching maturity and
the wisdom of the
“golden years”.
Many sports coaches
and mentors in the
creative and performing
arts have touched lives
in considerable and
enduring ways. Skills
have been nurtured and
honed, healthy attitudes
and sportsmanship
developed, and the
wonderful values of
support and teamwork
encouraged. Those
involved in teaching in
the broad sense, are
surely entitled to derive
a healthy sense of
wor thwhile
achievement.
This undeniable
influence is captured in:
“When you touch
minds, people are
willing to walk a dozen
miles for you; and when
you touch hearts,
people are willing to
walk a thousand miles
for you; but when you
touch souls, people are
willing to walk a million
miles for you.” –
Matshona Dhliwayo
Many lives are
sublimely touched by
pets – devotion and
loyalty that know no
bounds greatly enhance
the quality of life of
many humans.
The unsurpassable
beauty and awesome
range of nature –
oceans, rivers,
mountains, vegetation
and topography in
general – play a
monumental role.
Of course the
touching of lives is not
the sole preserve of
people, nature and
pets.
Institutions, systems,
literature, social media,
political ideologies and
philosophies of life play
a considerable role too.
Unfortunately, some
fall prey to
brainwashing and other
forms of populist
deception during their
life paths – e f fe c t i v e l y
reflecting the dark side
of touching lives.
Fortunately for most
of us, when we reflect
on how our lives have
been touched, the focus
is usually on the
positive and uplifting
experiences that have
helped to define us.
Those that have led us
to value and live life to
the full.
This sense is
depicted in:
“Life is full of beauty.
Notice it. Notice the
bumble bee, the small
child, and the smiling
faces. Smell the rain,
and feel the wind. Live
your life to the fullest
potential, and fight for
your dreams.” – Ashley
Smith
And then the power
of the message in
literature to guide and
touch lives in
considerable and
far-reaching ways is
conveyed in Ralph
Waldo Emerson’s “Be
not the slave of your
own past. Plunge into
the sublime seas, dive
deep and swim far, so
you shall come back
with self-respect, with
new power, with an
advanced experience
that shall explain and
overlook the old.”
Touching lives is real,
wields much power and
influence, and reflects
the very fabric of our
e x i st e n c e .
WAVE WARRIORS: The eThekwini Bodyboarding Association were the ultimate team winners in the SA Bodyboarding Champs held on West Beach
during the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge. As for EP bodyboarders, Clint Cooper from Port Elizabeth won the grandmasters division, and
Port Alfred’s own Clinton Millard came third in the masters. Fellow EP members Julia Stanford came third and Stephanie Maritz fourth in the ladies
division
Picture: MAUNEEN CHARTER
Question: Tell us about your job.
Answer: Teaching the word and ways of God to
children, is my passion. I do not see it as a job but
a calling and a blessing. Children need guidance
to walk on the good path of life, and being a
teacher I am fortunate to be part of this
experience.
Q: What made you get into that line of work?
A: My enthusiasm for the Lord and the love for
his people.
Q: Describe the most memorable experiences
that you have had.
A: The day when I was 16 years old and accepted
God into my life, and the day that I married my
best friend Arno O’Shea, and the birthdates of all
my grandchildren.
lee’s decor & craft studio
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Q: What do you do to unwind when you are not
working?
A: I enjoy quiet time with my Bible studies,
listening to music and interior decorating.
Q: What is your motto in life?
A: Always strive to be a good person. A better
person than what you were yesterday.
Q: What makes you happy?
A: When children discover the word of God, and
experience how powerful His word is.
Q: What makes you angry?
A: Carelessness.
Q: What do you think about the youth of South
Africa? Do you have any advice for them?
A: Being a diverse country, the youth need to
stand together in good faith. Faith in the Lord, love
for each other and hope for a better future. These
principles will make South Africa a better place.
Q: If you could change one thing about Port
Alfre d…
A: More community projects to support and
uplift the community, projects to teach young
mothers, projects to uplift the fallen and projects
to care for children.
Q: What do you like most about Port Alfred?
A: The wonder of Port Alfred is in its captivating
river banks, beautiful beaches and warm-hearted
people living in it.
Q: What is your favourite music of all time?
A: 60s and 80s music and gospel worship.
Q: Name three people you would like to invite
for dinner (dead or alive).
A: Martin Luther King, my father Mr Lourens who
passed away many years ago, and my sister Rita
who passed away last year.
Q: Three wishes for South Africa.
A: That each heart be filled with love for one
another; from every tongue, the sound of God’s
glory will exclaim; that all hands be stretched out,
to restore those with a broken life.
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Financial security
Exactly what is financial security? To supply a
correct explanation, I can assure you that we would
need close to a full page of the Talk of the Town.
In one sentence it could be summed up as being
fully prepared for any occurrence that could
probably cross our path during our lifetime. What a
mouthful.
Yes, to provide oneself and one’s family with
complete peace of mind
against any unfortunate
occurrence.
Let us start off with death.
Please remember that there
are two certainties in life and
those are death and taxes.
I can assure you that each
person will come across both
these certainties someday.
Will you be in position to cover all outstanding
debts when you die and further provide your family
with sufficient funds to continue with their lifestyle
that they have become accustomed to?
If the reply is no, I would propose that you make
an urgent appointment with a qualified and
trustworthy financial advisor and insist on a full
financial analysis be done to ensure that
appropriate corrective action is taken.
The next point of importance to discuss is
permanent disability. Can you imagine for only one
moment of how severe the consequences would be
if you become permanently disabled and cannot
continue with your daily profession?
This goes hand in hand and is as important as
being sufficiently covered against death.
Following on quite closely is income replacement
cover. One can temporarily
be prevented from working
for up to a period of two
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years or even permanently
due to various unforeseen
reasons, which could be as
a result of an accident or a
serious illness.
By investing in an income
replacement policy, one can be assured of a
tax-free income during the period of incapacity.
There is also cover available against contracting
a serious illness. This would pay out a certain
percentage of the cover amount, depending on
severity of illness.
This pay-out can come in handy if one is
burdened with huge hospital and doctor’s bills.
The argument that you belong to a medical aid
could be rather disappointing when your medical
aid only settles a portion of the bills and you are
directly responsible for the outstanding balances.
You are left with the choice of comprehensive
cover or only being covered for certain illnesses.
As a matter of importance, that I certainly cannot
leave without a reminder, is whether you will have
sufficient funds to carry you and your spouse
through your retirement years.
It would be a rather sad occasion if you find that
you have run out of money at the age of 80 or 85.
What will you do? Let’s leave it as a “point to
ponder” until next time.
For qualified, experienced financial advice,
please feel free to telephone our office number
(087) 805-7712 for a fully confidential appointment.
Our offices are situated at 20 Southwell Road,
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Easter is a special time
when Christians
remember that there is
a promise of a new
beginning. It is also a
time for family, friends,
and community to
gather together and
celebrate life.
This year we, those
that live in the
Kenton/Port Alfred
area, were particularly
lucky in that those that
had come from far had
a few days of warm
sunny weather… and
then the rains came! I
don’t know about you
but we got about
Catch up with what’s happening on the PA business front
Cooking the green way with LP Gaz
ROB KNOWLES
With electricity cost escalating, LP Gaz is now
the distributor for Greenheat – an inflammable
gel that reduces reliance on expensive electricity
as well as being eco-friendly and not based on
fossil fuels.
There are so many reasons for choosing
Greenheat, but some of the more interesting
advantages to using the system are that your
monthly cooking and lighting costs are cheaper
using the Greenheat stove, gel and lamps and
there is no black soot or smoke emitted, so pots
and pans stay clean and the food is not tainted
with the small of fuel.
A new beginning
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... with Simon Oliver
The gel is extinguishable and can be re-lit. In
fact, the gel can be extinguished with water and
burns cleanly and is odourless.
Being in a gel form, it can not spill like liquid
fuels. It does not emit dangerous hydrocarbons
and is made from renewable agricultural
sources rather than fossil fuels.
Household consumption is about 10 litre per
gel per month for a family of five (depending on
the type and size of the meals cooked).
The gel is also non-flare, non-explosive,
non-splash and non-toxic.
So, get to LP Gaz, pick up your gel and start
cooking.
Bathurst Book Fair
speaker programme
Bathurst is the place to be this
Sunday for the annual Bathurst
Book Fair.
From 9am, there will be books
and bargains galore, a “Round
the Bend” poetry event, book
signings, kiddies’ story time with
B at h u r st ’s famous alpacas, food
stalls and more.
Browse seven venues in the
village, from the Village Green to
The Workshop. Be entertained at
Books of Bathurst by local
authors speaking about writing
and giving tips on getting
published.
The venue is the Books of
Bathurst, 258 Kowie Road,
Bathurst village.
ý 9.30am: Understanding one
90mm!
I am grateful for the
joy this must have
brought the farmers
that have struggled
with dry weather. I am
grateful for what it has
done for my garden
and for the fact that my
water tanks are almost
full. It reminds me to
be grateful for the
many blessings I have.
Despite having
cleaned out the gutters,
top dressed the lawns
and generally prepared
myself for when the
rains would come,
when it did eventually
arrive, in the volume
a n ot h e r ’s cultures
Eve Clayton, author of T h wa l a ,
a cross-cultural novel
ý 10.30am: Writing a sense of
place Monty Roodt, author of
Dead Man’s Land, set in Lower
Albany
ý 11.30am: Round the Bend
poetry event
Poet Derrick Newson presides
over an open mic poetry reading
ý 12 noon: Kiddies corner
Mary Riley, author of Pablo &
Pe p i t o , reads her book to young
readers and introduces them to
the two alpaca heroes of her
stor y.
ý 12.30pm: The
self-publishing game … or is
your book better as a film?
that it did, it exposed
weaknesses in the
system I hadn’t
a n t i c i p at e d .
Leaks in the roof,
pipes that had broken
and erosion where the
unusual amounts of
water gouged out
sections of the garden.
These tribulations
gave me direction as to
what to focus on to
make our home more
secure, more robust
and more able to
provide us with a sense
of fulfillment, joy, and
love.
This cycle got me
thinking. So often we
are told to be proactive
– be in control.
I believe in this
because it teaches us
what we can do, in our
own time – it sort of
makes us fit and better
Rod McGregor Mann, author of
Librarians and Other Criminals
and founder of The Hornbills
Literary Agency
ý 1.30pm: Should the facts
get in the way when telling a
good story?
Author and raconteur Bartle
Logie in conversation with his
publisher Frank Nunn
ý 2.30pm: Animals in
literature and life – why should
we pay attention to them?
Poet, author and academic
Dan Wylie mulls over some
possible answers
See the Facebook page for the
full programme. Contact (046)
625-0202 or 082-621-1523 for
more information.
able to cope with
unexpected adversity. It
prepares us to be
effectively reactive and
not overwhelmed.
I am grateful for the
rain, for so many
reasons, not least
because it gave my
garden a new
beginning.
I would love to hear
how you reacted to the
arrival of the rain.
Please give me a call
on 082-653-5643 or
contact me on
s i m o n . o l i v e r @ s e e f f. c o m
I look forward to
hearing from you.
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Talk of the Town 9
Song and dance as
Happy Hours get to
celebrate classroom
ROB KNOWLES
It was an early evening of
fun and friendship at Happy
Hours Pre-primary School
last Friday when the school
celebrated the opening of its
new classroom as a thank
you to those individuals and
businesses that contributed
to this community project
and making it all happen.
School principal Tracy
Lloyd thanked everyone
involved in the project,
especially Brian Knight from
main construction contractor
CM Heunis who had driven
the project from the
beginning.
“We thank him very much
for all the work he has done
to make this classroom a
realit y,” she told the group
of business people and
individuals who had
contributed to the project.
For Knight this is just one
of the many community
projects that he, as CM
Heunis, has undertaken.
Knight said he was a part of
the community and wants to
give something back.
Other projects
successfully completed in
the past, include the
Kleinemonde Community
Church (with Barry Purdon),
a classroom at the Kenton
Primary School, the
Kleinemonde Recreation
Club and the Port Alfred
Tourism Office on Causeway.
“It is just a matter of a
phone call to suppliers to
get them involved,” said
Knight.
“CM Heunis is always
ready to help the
communit y.”
There is a long list of
people who need to be
thanked, Lloyd said. These
include Makana Brick,
KayJay Bricks, Inso
Aluminium, Buco Main
Street and Albany Road,
Bathurst Co-op, Mooifontein
Quarry, Trelidor, H Venter
Plant Hire, Dulux Paint, and
Viv Dell Transport. Roy
Bowles Construction did the
paving at the school.
There were also private
donations made in order for
the project to be completed.
The classroom is large,
airy and bright and leads
into a private baby section
where teachers or carers can
care for infants.
“Thank you all so much.
None of this would have
been possible without you,”
Lloyd said.
PLAYGROUND JOY: The pre-primary class at Shaw Park Primary pose on their
jungle gym
LOTS OF BUNNIES: Grade 3s at Shaw Park Primary put on their bunny masks
to wish everyone Happy Easter last week
EASTER POSE: The grade 1 class at Shaw Park Primary, with
teacher Ilze Dames, wished everyone a Happy Easter
Isuzu on maximum attack with D-Max
In the Eastern Cape, Isuzu is synonymous with
Ironman, Southern Kings rugby and other macho
international activities.
With its new D-Max pick-up one-tonners and
double cabs, it wants to portray the more than
“t u f fe n u f f ” image for these vehicles throughout
Southern Africa.
Just how tough are these four-wheel ironmen from
Port Elizabeth? Do they keep the driver
and occupants comfortable and happy
as they carry out their strongarm work,
as well as while cruising on the open
road?
We wheeled out the flagship D-Max
300 TD 4x4 LX Double Cab on a test
session via the uncompromising
mountain roads outside Oudtshoorn
and surrounding areas, to get some
answers.
The last time I visited Isuzu in
Japan, I came away convinced that it’s
firstly, strongly, an engine-oriented
motor manufacturer.
Now, one look at the styling of the D-Max tells me
that this ethos has drastically changed.
This new Isuzu is handsome and like no other
pick-up, with a frontal countenance that is forceful of
design. The new Xenon headlights are Bi-LED and do
their bit for the vehicle’s head-on styling, as do the
new, colour-coded radiator grill and front bumper.
Side-on, the rear window line sweeps up almost
immediately after the B-pillar, similar to that of a clubor
crew-cab vehicle. But not so, this is a full-form
fo u r - d o o r.
The 18-inch aluminium wheels stand well clear of
the aggressive arches, enabling more than usual
suspension travel. However, the fancy, but inhibiting
side steps and rear tow hitch on this model will
prevent one from taking on really severe off-road
work. Ground clearance, in spite of this, allows a
wading depth of 600mm.
Much as the D-Max’s styling and cosmetics have
been upped, so the mechanicals have largely been
left unaltered.
LOOKS AND POWER: New name and a new
appearance are key notes of the Isuzu D-Max
pick-up range. Our test D-Max seen here
weighing up a serious challenger in the outback
near the Cango Caves – both in ‘Blue Me Away’
colouring.
You say the Isuzu ‘s four-cylinder turbo-diesel motor
does not match the 3-litre V6 or five-cylinder units of
some of the main opposition? Well, this one has big
piston “p ot s ” for more torque and it comes with
380Nm at a low 1,800r/min and 130kW of power at
3,600r/min.
Not earth-shattering, but I got the impression that
this engine is designed to work at well below tress
levels and should still deliver
optimally way beyond when the
others may have reached the end of
their lives.
Our test pick-up came with a
six-speed manual gearbox with a
suitable ratio for a large variety of
situations – including pukka off-road
work. Four-wheel drive is simply
dialled in on the fly, via a rotary
control on the centre console, just
behind the gear lever.
Active safety features include
Electronic Stability Control, Electronic
Brake Force Distribution, Hill Start Assist and Hill
Descent Control for those whose off-road driving may
not be up to scratch.
Also, this package returns very low fuel
consumption figures compared with the D-Max’s
detractors, averaging out at just 8.2l/100km, for a
variety of driving conditions. Together with an 80-litre
diesel fuel tank, a better range with a 2,999cc chunky
double cab 4x4, would be hard to find.
The occupants of the LX version have the benefit of
leather upholstery, fully electrically-six-way-adjustable
front seats and sumptuous carpeting and cladding.
The cab is 1,860mm wide, offering sufficient shoulder
room for five adults.
The driver has rear parking distance sensors and
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imagery that show on a nine-inch infotainment screen
up front on the dash. The electrically adjustable
polished chrome external rear view mirrors are heated
and fold away in tight situations or for bush work.
Those headlights also incorporate integrated LED
daytime running lights on the LX model.
An Alpine integrated touchscreen infotainment
system has an AM/FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity,
iPod control, USB ports, WiFi connectivity and
embedded satellite navigation. I found its operation a
bit of a challenge at first, but it was the old story of
having done it just once, it was easy thereafter. Cruise
Control is activated by buttons on the multi-function
steering wheel.
Our D-Max 4x4 LS standard has a price tag of
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Its warranty extends over five years/120,000km,
there is a five-year corrosion warranty and five-year
roadside assistance, while the service plan extends
over five years or 90,000km.
Our test D-Max was clad in a particularly pleasing
bright blue called ‘Blue Me Away’. Someone at Isuzu
has a nice sense of humour, because other colours –
after our last test Isuzu KB’s ‘Saturday White Fever’ –
include ‘Black Meet Kettle and ‘Pull Me Over Red’.
Classics at the Castle
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N E I G H B O U R LY NOTES
MAN AT THE TOP: Alan Malan from the Kenton Round Table
was inducted as the new ARTSA president recently. ARTSA is
the Association of Round Tablers in South Africa to which all
Round Table clubs in Namibia and South Africa belong
DIARISE THIS
Albany Vintage and Classic Motor Club Museum
opens on the last Saturday of each month – 9am–12
noon – Hawkins Industrial Park, Alfred Road, Port
Alfred.
Alzheimer SA East Cape Support Group meets the
last Thursday of each month at 3pm at Brookshaw
Home at 9 Donkin Street, Grahamstown. The Support
Group is for family, friends and caregivers of those with
Alzheimer’s Disease or any form of Dementia. There is
usually a speaker followed by discussion and tea.
Contact Dr Heather Rauch 081-350-8079 for information
and to get on to our mailing list.
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 7 7 @ g m a i l . c o m
Cricket Club – Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
the Port Alfred Country Club, French Street from 5pm.
Contact Rob Nel on 076-394-4067.
East Cape Shotokan–Ryu Karate, Port Alfred –
Mondays and Thursdays: 4.30pm for beginners. 5.15 for
intermediate class and 6pm for the advanced cl;ass.
Contact Gary Grapentin on 073-346-0059 for more
i n fo r m at i o n .
Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Centre –
Therapeutic and recreational horse riding activities for
people living with disabilities. Mondays at 09.30am
and 10.30am, Wednesdays at 10am and 11am, To book a
ride, or find out about volunteering, call Jann on
078 - 3 4 6 - 5 41 2 .
Hockey Club – Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 5pm at the Port Alfred Country Club, French
Street. Contact Chris Pike on 082-350-0900.
Kenton Garden Club meeting second Wednesday of
the month at 9.30am. For info visit
w w w. k e n t o n g a r d e n c l u b . c o . z a
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.
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.
Knit and Knatter Crafters club at Holly House, every
Wednesday at 9am. All welcome. Contact Kathy on
(046) 624-4452 for further information.
Kowie Auctioneers – monthly auction every last
LET it rain! The clarion call of the people of the
Eastern Cape as drought threatened the area.
However, although we must be grateful that it
is at last raining, there can be too much of a
good thing. The virtually endless rain is a little
reminiscent of the start of the 2012 floods that
ravaged the area, destroying homes in
low-lying areas and leading to many families
seeking shelter in church halls and other
places of safety. Although the forecast is for
an end to the rain by the weekend the damage
the rain as already done must be taken into
account. Be careful when driving along the
coast road between East London and Port
Alfred as this stretch of the R72 has many
water-logged areas as well as rocks on the
road that have been washed there as the rain
water finds its way to the sea.
THE Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge
comes to an end this Sunday after 10 days of
action-packed adrenaline pumping water-sport
entertainment. Sxeaks Nkwinti of BS Sports,
the main organiser of the event, has managed
to bring four major events to the area
including international surfing, bodyboarding,
SA Inflatable racing and SA Championship
beach handball. Added to this we had the 8km
trail run and the Marina Mile swim,
trampolining, an Anything the floats race and
much more entertainment. The weather has
obviously put a bit of damper on spectators
attending the events but, all in all, this year’s
event has certainly helped put the Sunshine
Coast on the beach-sports event calendar.
Well done to all concerned and good luck as
the event nears conclusion on Sunday.
WITH the national and provincial election less
than two weeks away things are already
getting nasty with political parties demanding
court interdicts on others, politicians denying
involvement in state capture enquiries,
state-owned enterprise executives scurrying
for position, Eskom threatening more load
shedding after the elections, oil price
increases and a floundering rand, 2019
doesn’t look as bright as we hoped it would
be. When are our so-called leaders going to
call a halt to the madness of racism and
realise that we are all in this together, and it’s
going to take all of us working together to get
this country right?
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
OUR ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR MAY, JUNE and JULY
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
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.
The Kowie Camera Club monthly meeting, the last
Monday of every month (except December) at 7pm in
the Settlers Park Retirement Village hall. Contact
Herman Groenewald 078-428-9551.
Kowie History Museum, at The Old Railway Station,
Pascoe Crescent. Open 9.30am–12.30pm
Tu e s d ay –Saturday. Closed Sunday/Monday and public
h o l i d ay s .
Kowie Striders time trial – every Tuesday at 5.30pm at
the Port Alfred Country Club. Distances of 3, 5 or 8km.
Runners and walkers welcome. Contact Sticks Stiglingh
on 071-612-7339 or Alan Robb on 082-495-6842
Kowie Striders casual long run from the Duck Pond –
every Sunday at 7am . Runners and walkers welcome.
The route will be determined on the morning of the run.
Lower Albany Historical Society meets 3rd Thursday
of the month – some meetings in Don Powis Hall,
Settlers Park, others, outside trips. Call Avonne on
083-473-6823 for details.
Lower Albany Woodworkers’ Guild, meets first
Tuesday of each month. Call Brian Edwards on (046)
624-2945 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.
MOTHS – 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 (next to the Ski–boat Club) for
a light lunch and some memories. RSVP MOTHS at
082-537-9033 for catering purposes.
National Sea Rescue Institute practices every
Wednesday at 5pm. To join the NSRI visit the base in
person to undergo an evaluation.
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 Paddy
(083–226–5254).
Port Alfred Bowling and Croquet Club invites you to
try your hand at lawn bowls and Croquet,free coaching
and equipment available. Situated next to the Nico
Malan Bridge. Enquiries: Rod Wilson at: 082-375-2968
or (046) 624-5671. Croquet enquiries: Rodger Darkes at
082-373-8181 See our website at: w w w. p a b c c . c o . z a and
our Facebook page.
Port Alfred Bridge Club – Now meets at the Eddie
Grant MOTH Hall (next to the Ski–boat Club) every
Monday and Thursday – 1pm for 1.30pm start. All
bridge enthusiasts and persons wishing to learn to play
bridge are most welcome.
WE know many people don’t like to be
reminded that they are getting older, but there
are others who maintain getting on in years is
just about a number, as they feel just the
same in their hearts. Anyway, here’s to
wishing everyone celebrating a special day in
the week ahead a wonderful birthday and best
wishes for many more, especially to twin
sisters Jean Reed and Joan Mould, Pam Nel,
Tyler Stevenson, Rhodes Tremeer, Danielle
Dugard, Claire Hall, Colleen Shaw, Ginger
Naude, Ray Hicks, Erica Janse van Rensburg,
Norman Levine, Sue Simpkins, Ronin Beetge,
Pieter Pretorius, Hazel Whitham, Glenn
McCreath, Taylor Thorp, Tony Border, Andrew
Marshall, Dries Meyer, Wally Vandermeulen,
Jacoba Maritz, Lauren Brunette, Warren
Currie, Grant Marais, Paul Crous, Jed
Thurgood, Graham Webber, Steve Lambert,
Timothy Riddin, Monty Colville-Reeves, Lindsay
van der Schyff, Mercia van der Westhuizen,
Kyle Henning, Natasha Kenny, Cecile
Oosthuizen, Thulani Makinza, Cecile Nelson
and Rowena Collin.
OUR heartiest congratulations to Darryl and
Jolanta Hanstein and big sister Amelia on the
arrival of their beautiful baby boy Tobias. We
know he will bring heaps of joy and happiness
to the entire family.
CONTINUED good luck and success to all
businesses celebrating another year in trade.
All the best to C’est la Vie (Stewart Road), and
Home Essentials (Rosehill Mall).
S O R RY, but it’s not good news on the financial
front. Although very little South Africa does
effects global markets, the artificially-inflated
price of Brent crude oil (the Opec nations
determine, as a collective, what the price
should be – isn’t this a monopoly?) will most
certainly mean hit South Africans and other
developing nations hardest. Because we
depend on oil for our industry and
domestically in the form of petrol, any
variation in the oil price directly takes money
out of our pockets. The sooner we find
alternative, cheap and sustainable forms of
energy we have to live with the consequences
of the decisions of Western and Middle
Eastern countries that are less concerned with
the plight of people than in making a fast
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
third Saturday of the month at Settlers Park hall at
2.30pm. For more information please phone
082–464–4606 (Hennie de Bruin). All welcome.
Port Alfred Park Run, Civic Centre. Every Saturday
8am–9am.
Probus Club of the Kowie meets on the second
Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Port Alfred River
and Ski-boat Club.
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 5pm–7pm. All welcome.
For more information please phone Mary (046)
604-0478 or Audrey (046) 624-3179.
Scrapbook workshops and classes: Bcreative offers
monthly workshops, night classes, social classes and a
whole lot more. Call (046) 624-3096 to book or for
more information.
Self Drive Heritage Map: All the historical sites in Port
Alfred, Bathurst and surrounding areas. Available at the
tourism office.
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 Tosca Spenceley (046) 624-4339.
U3A – Port Alfred Branch meets on the fourth Thursday
of every month at 9.30 for 10am at the Don Powis Hall,
Settlers Park village. All welcome.
Thursday April 25 to Sunday April 28
The 2019 Amanzi Challenge continues.
Thursday April 25
PA Art Club– 9am – Catholic Hall. Enjoy a social time.
DVD and book exchanges, tea, coffee and snacks.
Bring paintings for review and inspiration.
U3A meeting – 9.30 for 10am – Don Powis Hall,
Settlers Park. Alan Lubbe will be speaking on Caves
and Caving.
Port Alfred Scrapbook Club – 2pm to 5pm –
Presbyterian Church Port Alfred. All welcome. Contact
Cheryl (046) 624-2733 / 083-556-7562.
Sunshine Coast Tourism and Port Alfred Business
Forum networking evening – 6pm – Royal Port Alfred
Golf Club. Guest presentations on water infrastructure
by Justin Wilmot, alternative electricity supply by
buck. With petrol now almost certainly going
to see another price hike in May, we are left
wondering if the consumer will bear the brunt
of the increase or if the government can
absorb some of it. After all, they are prepared
to bail out Eskom at a moment’s notice,
maybe they can extend the same courtesy to
the south African people? At the time of going
to press (and with last year’s figures in
brackets to compare against), the Rand was
trading at R14.32 to the Dollar (R13.23), R18.52
to the Pound (R16.98) and R16.07 to the Euro
(R14.42). Commodities such as Gold were
trading at $1,273.45 per ounce ($1,264.09)
and platinum at $820.77 per ounce ($958.20).
Brent Crude is trading at $74.29 per barrel
( $ 51 . 8 6 ) .
SPECIAL thoughts and prayers are with all
those folk who are not well, having or have
already had tests, operations and treatments.
‘Sterkte’ to Roy Potter, Andrew de Vries, Jenny
Groenewald, Chris de Wet Steyn, Marian
Eaten, Martin Bekker, Trish Solz, Brenda
Shelton and Theo Snyman.
HERE’S to many more terrific years together
and our heartiest congratulations to everyone
celebrating a wedding anniversary, especially
to Clinton and Lize-Marie Millard, Kudu and
Beryl Pancoust, Dennis and Sue Chandler, Gert
and Jean van der Merwe, Matthew and
Antoinette Buchholz, Jannie and Elsabe
Badenhorst, John and Diana Lardner-Burke,
Des and Tosca Spenceley
CONGRATULATIONS to Eric and Lisa Strydom
(nee Came) who tied the knot on Saturday
April 20 in Bedford. We wish you many years
together filled with love and happiness.
F I N A L LY, and unashamedly, don’t forget the
one-man show at Harry B’s at the Ski-boat
Club this Saturday evening, starting at 7pm.
It’s going to be a lot of fun, so don’t miss out.
Tickets from Harry B’s, Laura Kete’s Gallery on
Van der Riet Street or you can WhatsApp me
on 078-391-4701.
THOUGHT for the week: “I have found that if
you love life, life will love you back”.
BEST regards as always,
The Team.
Simon Thesen, and tourism/business forum projects by
Rick Pryce and Wouter Hensens. RSVP to
tourism@sunshinecoasttourism.co.za by April 15. Cash bar
ava i l a b l e .
Saturday April 27
Freedom Day.
Sunday April 28
Diaz Cross Bird Club outing to Mtunzi. We will meet at
Robbies at 6am and Heritage Mall at 6.30am. Visitors
welcome (R10 per person to DCBC). Bring a picnic
brunch. For more details contact Tim Cockbain (046)
624-8483.
Bathurst Book Fair – From 9am, books and bargains
galore, ‘Round the Bend’ poetry event, book signings,
kiddies story time with Bathurst’s famous alpacas, food
stalls and more. Browse seven venues in the village,
from the Village Green to The Workshop. Enter the
poetry competition and at Books of Bathurst, hear local
authors speak about writing and give tips on getting
published. See the Facebook page for the full
programme. Contact (046) 625-0202 or 082-621-1523.
Tuesday April 30
Grahamstown Music Society presents “Quintessence”
– 7.30 pm – NELM Auditorium, 25 Worcester Street.
Pianist Joanna Wicherek performing with Dariusz Dinh
Thieu Quang (French horn), David Bester (violin),
Anmari van der Westhuizen (cello) and Piotr Thieu
Quang (clarinet). Ticket prices: R90, R70 (pensioners),
R50 (students in tertiary institutions); no charge for
Music Society members or schoolgoers.
Thursday May 2
PA Art Club – 9.30am – DVD at Settlers Park Hall.
Theme for May: flower or plant study.
Saturday May 4
Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Shotgun shoot.
Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact the
chairman on 083–633–1939.
Sunday May 5
Classics at the Castle – The quintet, Quintessence,
will be performing at the Richmond House Museum
Music Room. Featuring internationally–acclaimed
pianist Joanna Wicherek along with clarinet, French
horn, cello and violin. Tickets @ R90 go on sale from
Friday April 12 from KNA Port Alfred. Out-of-towners
may phone KNA (046) 624-2036 to reserve their
tickets, but these need to be collected and paid for
soon after.
Saturday May 11
Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Handgun shoot.
Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact the
chairman on 083–633–1939.
Saturday May 18
Port Alfred Sport Shooting Club. Sport and Hunting
shoot. Visitors with licenced firearms welcome. Contact
the chairman on 083–633–1939.
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TINKLING GLASSES: Rotarians, from left, Erna Light, Audrey Barnard and Rob Cross mingling and
chatting before the start of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea’s 10th birthday celebration at The
Volo conference centre last week
Pictures: JON HOUZET
TIME TO CHAT: Enjoying some fellowship before the start of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea’s
10th birthday celebration last week were, from left, Carol Oliver of the Rotary Club of Port Alfred,
Tom McGhee, Maddy Webber and Mike Peter
Marking 10 years’ of
service above self
JON HOUZET
How 10 years
have flown by,
was a common
refrain at the Rotary
Club of
Kenton-on-Sea’s 10th
birthday celebration at
The Volo conference
centre last week.
After welcomes by
Peter Reed serving as
MC and grace led by
Rev Glen Craig,
everyone enjoyed a
starter of avo cream
cheese and salmon
r o st i .
Charter member,
first president of the
club and past district
governor of Rotary,
Bruce Steele-Gray
related how the club
was formed.
“In July 2008 I was
approached by Dave
Slater and Roger
Carthew to start a
Rotary Club in Kenton.
It was a risk and
extremely brave on
their part, because it
might have offended
the Port Alfred club,”
Steele-Gray said.
“Various meetings
were held and we
were able to
cherrypick 33
members, many of
whom are still
members.”
The first meeting
was held in August
2008, and the first
project the fledgling
club got involved in
was repairing the
seawall in Kenton
before the spring
tides.
The “having fun,
doing good” mant ra
was born.
Injecting some mirth
into the historical
account, Steele-Gray
said at the first board
meeting in September
2008 it was decided
that people only have
one drink before the
meeting started.
The charter dinner
of the club was held in
the Kenton town hall
on April 4 2009,
attended by 145
people, including 67
g u e st s .
S t e e l e - G r ay
mentioned the
numerous projects
and activities the club
had been involved in,
from friendship tours
and establishing
Interact Clubs at local
schools, to snare
removal and the
annual garden
competition.
Kenton Rotary
counts past district
governors and
assistant governors
among its ranks, and
has grown from 28
members at its charter
to 44 active members
and six honorary
members.
Steele-Gray also
called a roll of
deceased members:
Brian Bell, Dave Slater,
Mike White, Olive
Wilmot and Joan
Jakins.
It was then time for
the main course – a
buffet of
Mediterranean rolled
pork, beef
bourguignon, mustard
mash, jasmine rice,
roasted butternut feta
and walnut, minted
peas and Big Fat
Greek salad.
While enjoying
dessert of malva
pudding, custard and
ice-cream, Rotarians
and guests could
enjoy a slide show of
photos of Rotary
activities and
memories over the
past 10 years.
A SLICE FOR EVERYONE: Kenton Rotary president Sandi Peter cuts the
cake after the formalities at the club’s 10th birthday celebration last
we e k
SHARING MEMORIES: Bruce Steele-Gray, Tony Swift and Brian Pachonick at the Rotary Club of
Kenton-on-Sea’s 10th birthday celebration at The Volo conference centre last week
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April 25, 2019
Happy days as Royal Alfred
Marina celebrates 30 years
Two of the canals named
after the original designers
The Royal Alfred Marina
clubhouse was filled to capacity
last Tuesday evening when
residents, former contractors and
other invited guests attended the
30th birthday celebration of the
completion of the marina.
In honour of the marina’s two
developers who have passed on, the
Royal Alfred Marina Homeowners
Association (Ramhoa) has named
two canals after them – the Keith
Wilmot and Jannie van de Vyver
canals.
After Ramhoa executive committee
member Isobel Meyer made the
introductions, Pamcor’s Justin de
Wet Steyn, the only surviving
developer, took to the podium and
described the building of the marina
from its concept right through to its
final commissioning in 1989.
De Wet Steyn explained how the
marina was designed to achieve the
best possible tidal water quality and
how the University of Natal created a
scale-model to simulate the movement
of the tide through the canals.
“There was concern that the
marina would cause problems in the
quality of the water in the canals, but
the model showed that not to be the
case,” he explained.
“The test indicated that all the
water would be fully replaced with
each tidal cycle and, provided the silt
was removed, this was better than
the international standard.”
The marina has become an iconic
symbol of Port Alfred, photographed
as much to encourage buyers as to
show the aesthetic beauty of the
area. Each plot has a minimum direct
water frontage of 15m and the sea
can be reached directly from each
property by boat.
The design positions most of the
homes in a north-easterly orientation
allowing houses to take good
advantage of the path of the sun.
De Wet Steyn explained that the
final authorisation for the building of
the marina was delayed in Cape
Town where politicians were
reluctant to allow its construction
due to some adverse opinions on its
environmental impact on the river.
“That was when we employed
professor Johan Neethling from the
University of the Western Cape to
carry out extensive studies on the
fish and benthic [river/seabed
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PROUD HERITAGE: In honour of two original developers of the Royal Alfred Marina who have since passed away, two canals
were renamed after them – the Jannie van de Vyver Canal and the Keith Wilmot Canal. This took place at the 30-year
celebration held at the marina clubhouse on April 16. The extended families of the men stood holding plaques that would be
positioned at the entrance of each canal
Pictures: ROB KNOWLES
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TOASTING THE
MARINA: Having a
great time at the 30th
anniversary of the
Royal Port Alfred
Marina last week
were, from left,
Phumla Mlonyeni,
Estelle Jordaan and
husband Jan, Simoné
Adlem and Daniel
Geldenhuys
Picture: ROB KNOWLES
JOB WELL DONE: Those responsible for keeping the Royal Alfred Marina
clean and tidy were also thanked at the marina’s 30th birthday
celebration at the clubhouse. From left are Imelda Oosthuizen and her
husband Graven who is the supervisor at the marina, as well as marina
manager Mike Hosty
Picture: ROB KNOWLES
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PREPARATORY WORK: The West Bank of the Kowie River was being
levelled and retaining walls were constructed in 1988 in preparation for
the construction of the Royal Alfred Marina
Exemplar of
marina design
celebrated
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creatures] communities of the Kowie Estuary and
concluded that the marina impacted the habitat
and species positively,” he said.
“The silt that built up was identified and a place
on East Beach was designated where it could be
deposited.”
The marina was the first development in Port
Alfred to enjoy full waterborne sanitation and the
development brought about the construction of the
local municipality’s sewerage works in 1988 which
began serving the greater Port Alfred. It has since
been upgraded.
Storm water from the Marina is discharged
directly into the canals and no reticulation is
required. Maintenance is controlled by the
executive committee elected annually by Ramhoa.
This includes management and keeping in good
clean order the canals, the tar roads and bridges
along with residents’ facilities and amenities,
namely the clubhouse and swimming pool, tennis
and squash courts as well as being responsible for
the security of the project.
The Kowie River was canalised early in the 19th
century with semi-permeable, stone-packed walls.
In view of the fact that the marina canals
experience full tidal exchange it makes a
contribution to the ecosystem as it acts as a
breeding grounds for juvenile species, a protected
habitat areas for vulnerable species, and as areas
for the production of plant tissue.
It was a very festive atmosphere at last
Tu e s d ay ’s celebration and local muso Anthony
Caplan kept the atmosphere light with some great
old favourites, as well as new songs. The food was
delicious and plentiful and everyone had a great
time celebrating this exemplar of marina design.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: The course of the Kowie River was
straightened to accommodate the Royal Alfred Marina as could be seen
from the air in 1987
Picture: LYNLEY CLARKE
DUNES’ END: The sandy beach was being levelled to make way for the
construction of the Royal Alfred Marina, as can been seen from this
photograph from 1987
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TEARING ALONG THE BEACH: Unavoidably, big
machines were brought in 1988 to what was
then East Beach in order to clear away sand
that could hamper the development of the Royal
Alfred Marina
W H AT ’S HAPPENING? In 1988 locals visited the
site where construction was under way to make
way for the Royal Alfred Marina
S A’s watershed
moment on
property rights
IN THE MAKING: A photograph of the construction of the marina taken from a plane in 1987
Picture: LYNLEY CLARKE
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A VIEW FROM THE WEST BANK: The marina development was well under way in 1988
BEFORE THE MARINA: The East Bank of the Kowie River taken before the construction of the Royal
Alfred Marina
AERIAL VIEW: A closer view of the Kowie River
as construction of the Royal Alfred Marina was
under way Picture: LYNLEY CLARKE
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MR EGGY’S EASTER SUPRISE: The Feathers Farm mascot, Mr Eggy together with rep, Charlene Vorster,
visited the Port Alfred High School Pre-Primary and Foundation Phase Classes last Thursday and
handed out marshmallow Easter eggs to the delighted children
Marketing is key to
Feathers Farm’s
success story
“Grandpa realised early on that
a good marketing strategy
depends on three factors:
quality, quantity and
reliabilit y,” says Kate Knight,
co-owner of local egg farm,
Feathers Farm.
The egg farm was
established by Knight’s
grandparents, Avro and Pat
Randall in Southwell in 1948
when drought all but wiped out
Randall’s hopes of becoming a
cattle farmer after serving in
the air force as a pilot during
the Second World War.
The farm was purchased by
Paul and Kate Knight from
K at e ’s parents, Joc and George
Guest in 1997 who had
themselves fiercely guarded
this recipe for market success.
Knight remembers special
deliveries being made by her
parents to assist customers
who had underestimated
demand over high days and
holidays such as Easter.
During the Guests’ era, the
brand was solidified under the
name “Feathers Farm” and
new packaging options
explored and adopted.
“Freshness has always been
a cornerstone to the brand’s
promise,” said Knight’s
husband, Paul, who, together
with his wife, has pioneered
various unique selling points
to differentiate their product in
a fiercely competitive market.
“We first began exploring
the idea of a mascot in the
early 2000s and were fortunate
to purchase, via the internet,
the Mr Eggy costume and
import it from China.”
He has been a hit ever since.
The brand continued to
move with the times with both
product diversification and
extension taking place.
For example, Feathers Farm
joined the Top Lay egg
producers co-operative.
“It made sense to band
together with other leading
egg producers to secure
market channels, entrench the
highest production standards
and improve price negotiation
with top retail chains.”
The growing popularity of
free-range eggs saw the
couple move quickly and
establish themselves as the
biggest free range egg
supplier in the Eastern Cape.
On this front the Knights
have brought about a double
brand differentiation.
F i r st , the farm is audited
thus reassuring the consumer
that their eggs are 100% free
range and the laying hens are
treated according to the
highest international animal
husbandary standards.
Second, a delightfully downy
feather is now a feature in
every pack of their Scratch
Patch free range eggs.
“This idea came to me one
day while out in the hen
houses and a feather floated in
a beam of sunlight in front of
me,” explains Knight.
Staff carefully collect the
feathers which are then
washed in a pillow slip in a
washing machine, dried in the
sun and then individually hand
placed in the egg boxes.
Far mers’ fate ‘litmus test’ of what
will happen if state not confronted
SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF RACE
REL ATIONS
South Africans need to speak clearly and
forcefully for their interests if they are to
secure the future of the country as a free and
prosperous society.
This was the message delivered by Institute
of Race Relations (IRR) project manager
Terence Corrigan at the launch of the Southern
African Agricultural Initiative (SAAI) in Pretoria
r e c e n t l y.
SA faces serious challenges, especially the
threat to property rights in the drive towards
Expropriation without Compensation, which is
codified in the Expropriation Bill and
reinforced by the determination of the ruling
ANC to force through an amendment to the
c o n st i t u t i o n .
“Today we are at a watershed moment,” said
Corrigan. “This is a point at which we need to
declare a willingness to confront, however
heretical it seems, the implications of the
ideological currents that shape the decisions
and policies taken by the South African
government.”
The fate of farmers was “the litmus test of
what will happen to us all. Given what is at
stake, in many respects all South Africans are
commercial farmers today”.
Sketching an overview of current
developments, Corrigan cited IRR analysis
showing that many in the ANC and in
government were committed to empowering
the state to intrude ever more deeply into the
lives and property of South Africans. At the
same time, demographic trends and economic
failings were working against the ANC’s
electoral dominance.
“The ANC is rapidly running out of room to
manoeuvre and is trapped in an ideological
prison of its own making. Unable to reform,
the ANC is likely to preside over an economy
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that is unable to grow, and so turns instead to
racial nationalist incitement to detract
attention from its failures, animate its
supporters to vote, and to open the way to the
erosion of civil liberties and the rule of law –
should it in time come to that,” said Corrigan.
Appeasement had not proved to be an
effective response.
Too often organised interests had thrown
away their influence by attempting to cut
deals, or by attempting to win favour by
representing government to their
constituencies, rather than vice versa.
This must stop. South Africans need to
realise the gravity of the situation and push
back. Central to this is for organisations to
challenge these dangerous trends in the realm
of ideas. Objecting to the reckless course of
events, and countering it with solid arguments
– directed not only at government or the
ruling party, but at society as a whole – is
crucial.
The IRR has frequently called on people to
take up this responsibility.
Corrigan noted that the IRR had repeatedly
stated over the past 12 months: “We cannot
guarantee you that we will win because it is
now late in the day, and more apparent than
ever that those who assured you there was
nothing to fear have been wrong all along. But
we can guarantee you that we will fight so
that we know we did all we could.”
ý More than 150,000 South Africans have
given the IRR a mandate to fight Expropriation
without Compensation (EWC) on their behalf.
The IRR has handed to the Office of the
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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 S u n d ay
9am.
Enquiries: : Graeme Hutchison
082-955 -5051.
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
072-907-8405..
AFRIKAANSE PROTESTANTSE KERK
Vir AP Kerkdienste. Kontak Anton Kok by
082-964 -3123.
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: Sunday – 9.30am
Tuesday – 5pm
Friday – 8.30am
Fr Nkosinathi Njoko OFM (046) 624-1509 /
073 - 384 - 9133 .
St Thomas Catholic Church – Tenth St,
Station Hill, Port Alfred.
Mass Times: Sunday – 9.30am,
Wednesday – 6pm
St Anthony’s Catholic Church – Bushman’s
River Mouth.
Mass Times: Sunday – 7.30am
Sacred Heart Catholic Church – A l ex a n d r i a .
Mass Times: Saturday – 5.30pm
Enquiries: Fr Trymos Munyaka on (046)
624-1509 or 082-676-6573
CELEBRATION CENTRE
Guide Hall in Causeway .
Sunday morning service – 9am.
Pastor: Bazil Mauer 082 061 5463 Email:
CHURCH NOTICES
p a c e l e b ra t i o n c e n t re @ g m a i l . c o m 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 BAPTIST CHURCH
Morning services and Children’s church
(Ignite) 9.30am.
Evening services 6pm – (NO evening service
on the last Sunday of the month)
Youth: Fridays: Grades 1-3 (KICK) at 5pm-6pm,
Grades 4-7 (SWAT) at 6pm-7pm. Grades 8-12
(G63) at 7pm-9pm.
Pastor: Josh de Wit – 073 -166-2 939
Office: (046) 624-1335.
We b s i te : w w w. p o r t a l f re d b a p t i s t . c o . z a
Email: p o r t a l f re d b a p t i s t @ g m a i l . c o m
PORT ALFRED CHURCH
21 Masonic Street, Port Alfred.
Grace Bible College (Free) Mon – Fri am.
Sunday: 9am.
Contact: John 073-633-2465.
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 11am.
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)
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 6.30nm.
Dinsdae: Vrouebiduur 10vm
Woensdae: Seldiens by kerk 7nm
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 - 586 - 0201 .
Prediker Theunis Pienaar – 082- 895 - 8830 .
Ons verkondig: Oorvloed in Christus.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Corner of Southwell and Becker Street.
Sunday worship and Children’s Church: 9am –
10am
Communion Services: 1st Sunday of the
month
Cell groups: Monday 4pm at the church and
Thursday 7pm at 11 Lambert Road.
Enquiries: Errol Parsons 084-800-3033 /
(046) 624-4471.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Service Times – Saturdays: 9:30am- 12 noon.
Enquiries: Judith on 083-652-5655 or Trevor
082- 492-3789.
SHEKINAH MINISTRIES
Sunday mornings: 10am
Monday and Wednesday: 7pm
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 /
082- 677-78 00 .
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:
072-219 -9065.
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LOCAL SUPPORT: Fred and Tracy Golombick
socialising after the opening ceremony of the
Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge last
Friday night
Pictures: JON HOUZET
DURBAN BOYS: Bodyboarders from eThekwini, from left, Nowell Buckley, Brad Dames,
Jared Visick and Angelo Ackerman enjoying snacks after the opening ceremony of the
Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge last Friday night
ENJOYING THE OCCASION: Hein Claassen and
Liana Hamman attended the opening ceremony
of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge
last Friday night
OPENING SOCIAL: Attending the opening ceremony of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi
Challenge last Friday night were, from left, Clinton Millard, Sandy Birch and Justin de Wet
Steyn
YOUTHFUL ENTRANTS: Wermare Verwey and Jonathan
Steck at the end of the parkrun last Saturday
Picture: JON HOUZET
FIRST TIMERS: Maryke and Werner Verwey did
their first Port Alfred parkrun last Saturday
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TEL: 046 624 1117
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Treating Backache,
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34 Atherstone Road
Port Alfred, EC
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HALL, FIELDS, CROCKERY,
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PORT ALFRED HIGH SCHOOL.
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size units available.
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082 574 2540
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EMPLOYMENT
6150
Employment Wtd.
BONGANI is looking for
general work. He can
paint, build and do carpentry.
PHONE: 062 931
6344
MATILDA is looking for
part-time domestic job for
Thursdays
only.
References available.
Phone: 083 862 0609
6150
Employment Wtd.
PHUMEZA is looking for a
part-time domestic job for
Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays. References
available.
Phone:
073 719 4666
Thandeka is looking for a
care-giver job for full or
part-time. References
available.
Phone:
072 970 1520
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IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ANTHONY
JOHN TREE, Identity Number 370626
5140 086 who was married out of
community of property and died on the
12 th December 2018 and resident at 52
Umdoni Downs, Port Alfred
ESTATE NUMBER 343/2019
The First and Final Liquidation Account
in the above estate will lie for inspection at
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Day of April 2019
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IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BENJAMIN
BEZUIDENHOUT, Identity Number 440502
5085 082, who died on the 8 th April 2015
and JUDITH MARGARET BEZUIDENHOUT,
Identity Number 500704 0134 082, to whom
he was married in community of property, of
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PORT ALFRED
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PROVISION OF HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOL SET FOR FIRE
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
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Bidders Shall Take Note of the Following Bid Conditions:
1. Prices must be valid for at least ninety (90) days from the closing date.
2. Prices quoted must be inclusive of VAT.
3. Ndlambe Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or any other bid and
reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid.
4. Bids that are late will not be considered, whilst the lowest or only quotation will not
necessarily be accepted. Quotations per fax or E-mail will also not be considered.
5. ¿
6. ¿
a tax reference number and PIN or TCC number must be provided.
7. Bidders must complete Council’s Declaration of Interest form (MBD4).
8. ¿MBD9).
9. Bidders who wish to claim for preferential points in terms of the Preferential Procurement
MBD 6.1 as well as a
of the proof of B-BBEE status level of contribution.
10. ¿
applicable, directors/owners) must accompany all bids.
11.
12.
¿
It should be noted that the 80/20 points system will be applied, 80 being for price and 20
¿
The abovementioned MBD forms are available for download from:
http://www.ndlambe.gov.za/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&Itemid=&gid=46
Tenders must be placed in sealed envelope marked “TENDER NUMBER 89/2019 -
PROVISION OF UNIFORM FOR FIRE SERVICE NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY” and must
¿
12h00 on 13 MAY 2019.
NOTICE NUMBER: 89/2019
DATE: 26/04/2019
SPECIFICATION AND QUANTITIES
POWER UNIT:
HYDAULIC HOSE:
TWO x
SPREADER:
SHEARS/CUTTER:
RAMS:
ONE xONE x
RAM EXTENSION:
ONE x
ADV R DUMEZWENI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
INVITATION TO TENDER – LIFEGUARD SERVICES -
2019/2020 PERIOD
Tenders are hereby invited from suitably accredited Lifeguard companies for the rendering of
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DETAILS OF TENDER
BEACH PERIOD REQUIRED NUMBER OF LIFEGUARDS
1. Fish River beach 14 Dec – 05 January 2020 3 Lifeguards
2. Kleinemonde (East) 14 Dec – 05 January 2020 3 Lifeguards
3. Port Alfred (East) 06 Dec – 05 January 2020 3 Lifeguards
4. Port Alfred (West) 06 Dec – 05 January 2020 3 Lifeguards
5. Boesmans River Beach 06 Dec – 05 January 2020 3 Lifeguards
6. Boknes Beach 06 Dec – 05 January 2020 3 Lifeguards
7. Boknes Lagoon 06 Dec – 05 January 2020 1 Lifeguard
8.
9. Kelly’s Blue Flag Beach 01 Dec 2019 – 01 May 2020 4 Lifeguards
10. Kariega Blue Flag Beach 01 Dec 2019 – 01 May 2020 4 Lifeguards
BIDDERS WHO MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE:
1. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing lifeguard services along the Eastern Cape
also be a preference.
2.
3. All equipment to be provided by the successful bidder (includes communication via cell
ÀÀ¿
equipment, duty books, torpedo buoys and other).
4. All transport requirements of the lifeguards are the responsibility of the successful bidder,
including the daily transport of lifeguards and equipment to and from the beaches
concerned.
5. Preference to be given to local lifesavers (lifesavers from the Ndlambe municipal area)
6.
supervisors etc. and ensure they are adequately looked after, fed etc.
7. The appointed service provider is required to submit an “End of Season Report” to Ndlambe
reports per Blue Flag Beach)
8.
beaches.
9. -
cell phone).
10.
them to plan effectively.
¿¿¿
¿
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Flag Full Status beach.
service
03 May 2019
at 08h00
River to Boknes.
15. For further information please contact the Beach manager on 046 604 5527.
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BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BID CONDITIONS:
a) ¿
b)
c) Proof of Company registration must be provided
d) ¿
e) Evidence of registration of company on the Central Supplier Database must be provided (CSD
“MAAA” number).
f) MBD4).
g) ¿MBD9).
h)
Regulations, 2017, must submit a completed form MBD 6.1CERTIFIED COPY
of the proof of B-BBEE status level of contribution.
i) ¿
to be provided.
j)
¿
k)
The abovementioned MBD forms and proposed Service Level Agreement (SLA) are
¿¿.
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelope clearly marked “NOTICE 92/2019 - LIFEGUARD-
ING TENDER 2019/2020” and be placed in a tender box in the ¿,
not later than 12:00
Centre at 12:00 on the same day.
For enquiries contact telephone 046-604 5527 or Ms T Mapekula on 046 604
5606 for Supply Chain related enquiries.
NOTICE NUMBER 92 / 2019
ADV R DUMEZWENI
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ENJOYING THE VIBE: From left, Bryan Mentz and Lyle Schentke of EP Bodyboarding with Bernadette
Nel-Naude of Atlas Security at the opening ceremony of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi
Challenge last Friday night
Pictures: JON HOUZET
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
SURFERS REPRESENT: From left, Richard Heny, Dave Macgregor and his son Kye at the opening
ceremony of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge last Friday night
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
INVITATION TO TENDER
TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK FOUND IN PUBLIC OPEN
SPACES THROUGHOUT THE AREA OF JURISDICTION OF
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY TO THE ALEXANDRIA POUND
Tenders are hereby invited for the transportation of livestock found in Public Open Spaces
throughout the jurisdiction of Ndlambe municipality, to the Alexandria Pound for the 2019/2020
¿
SPECIFICATIONS:
The livestock truck to be used needs to meet the requirements of relevant legislation
The truck, the driver and a team of herders must be available 24 hours per day, 7
days a week so that it can respond to call outs of stray animals when reported by the
¿¿
All livestock loaded need to be recorded at the nearest South African Police Services
A logbook is to be kept of all call outs, kilometers travelled, start and end times, load
carried and be made available for inspection when requested by a duly authorised
¿
Bidding fees should include and specify, the following:
Rate per kilometer for travelling
Rate per hour for call-out
Rate per head of livestock to transport
BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BID CONDITIONS:
¿
Ndlambe Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest written quotation or any
Proof of Company registration must be provided
¿
Evidence of registration of company on the Central Supplier Database must be provided
Bidders must complete Council’s Declaration of Interest form (MBD4
¿MBD9
Bidders who wish to claim for preferential points in terms of the Preferential Procurement
Regulations, 2017, must submit a completed form MBD 6.1 as well as a CERTIFIED
COPY
¿
It should be noted that the 80/20 points system will be applied, 80 being for price and
¿
available for download from:
¿
¿. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelope clearly marked “NOTICE
93/2019 - TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK” and be placed in a tender box in the
¿, not later than 12:00
2019 Tenders will be open at Civic Centre at 12:00
For enquiries contact telephone 046-604 5527 or Ms T Mapekula on 046 604
NOTICE NUMBER 93/ 2019
ADV R DUMEZWENI
INVITATION TO SUBMIT FORMAL WRITTEN QUOTATIONS
SERVICE PROVIDER / AGENT FOR NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY:
ISSUING OF BOAT LICENCES:
1 JULY 2019 to 30 JUNE 2020
Ndlambe Municipality invites interested parties to submit quotations to be a Service Provider/
Agent for the issuing of boat licences on behalf of the Municipality.
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1. Applications are hereby invited for a Service Provider to issue boat licenses in the
Port Alfred area.
2. Successful Bidders will be required to enter into a Service Level Agreement with
Ndlambe Municipality for rendering the service of issuing boat licenses in terms of the
By-law for the Control of Boats and others activities on the rivers within the Ndlambe
area of jurisdiction, 2003.
3. The Service Level Agreement will come into effect once it has been signed by both
parties and will run from the date signed up until 30 June 2020.
4. All personnel appointed must be suitably trained by the Service Provider (assistance
may be given by the municipal representative) to deal with monies received from the
Public and permits issued to them. The person dealing with the Public must be able
to converse in English.
5. It is imperative that the Service Provider makes a card system pay-point available
for payment purposes and costs incurred in this regard will be for the account of the
Service Provider.
6. For convenience purposes, the Service Provider should have premises close to boatlaunching
sites. It will also be necessary for the successful Bidder to work outside of
normal working hours, i.e. weekends and public holidays.
7. The Service Provider and all personnel must have a broad knowledge of the Ndlambe
Municipal By-law: Regulations for the control of boating and other activities along the
Ndlambe rivers, promulgated in 2003.
8. The successful Bidder will be required to have the best interests of the Municipality
at all times in their duties as an Agent of the Municipality.
9. The Service Provider will be responsible for the safekeeping of all cash received until
¿
10. An agreed fee per services will be based on the Ndlambe Municipal Council decision.
It must be noted that the fee is per annual boat registration license / permit from
the 1 st July 2019 to the 30 th June 2020, excluding VAT.
11. All monies received and paid over to the Municipality are to be accompanied by corresponding
and balancing spread-sheets to be given to the Environmental Conservation Unit.
12. The Service Provider shall, on a monthly basis, compile a boat owner database of all
boat registrations issued.
13. Ndlambe Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or any other bid
and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid.
a) Bids that are late will not be considered, whilst the lowest or only quotation will not
necessarily be accepted. Quotations per fax or E-mail will also not be considered.
¿
¿
PIN or TCC number must be provided.
d) Bidders must complete Council’s Declaration of Interest form (MBD4).
¿(MBD9).
f) Bidders who wish to claim for preferential points in terms of the Preferential
MBD 6.1 as well as
a of the proof of B-BBEE status level of contribution.
¿
bidder being a company, also in respect of any of its directors).
h) Evidence of registration with National Central Supplier Database (CSD) must be
provided (“MAAA” number).
It should be noted that the 80/20 points system will be applied, 80 being for price and 20 for the
¿
The award will be made in terms of the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
The abovementioned MBD forms and proposed Service Level Agreement (SLA) are
available for download from:
http://www.ndlambe.gov.za/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&Itemid=&gid=46
¿
separately in a sealed envelope marked “NOTICE NUMBER 94/2019 - PROVISION TO ACT
AS AN AGENT AND SELL BOAT LICENCES FOR NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY, and must be
later than 12h00 on 13 May 2019.
For enquiries contact Mr SJ Fouché – telephone 046-604 5527 or Ms T Mapekula
046 604 5606 for Supply Chain related enquiries.
NOTICE NUMBER 94/2019
ADV R DUMEZWENI
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RIDING THE WAVES: Bodyboarders glide through the waves at the SA Bodyboarding Champs last Friday, which is part of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge
Pictures: JON HOUZET
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
INVITATION TO TENDER
SHREDDING OF GARDEN REFUSE - WARDS 2, 3 & 4
(CANNON-ROCKS, BOKNES, KENTON-ON-SEA &
BUSHMANS RIVER MOUTH)
Tenders are hereby invited for the rendering of shredding (chipping) of garden refuse within
the area of Wards 2,3 and 4 (Cannon Rocks, Boknes, Kenton-on-Sea and Bushmans River
¿
SPECIFICATIONS:
-
¿
BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BID CONDITIONS:
a) ¿
b)
c) Proof of Company registration must be provided
d) ¿
e)
f) MBD4
g) ¿MBD9
h)
MBD 6.1CERTIFIED
COPY
i) ¿
j)
¿
k)
¿-
¿. “NOTICE 91//2019
- SHREDDING OF GARDEN REFUSE” Municipal
¿, 12:00 Tenders
12:00
NOTICE NUMBER 91 / 2019
ADV R DUMEZWENI
INVITATION TO TENDER
INVITATION TO TENDER - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF
WHEELIE BINS
Tenders are hereby invited for the supply and delivery of Wheelie Bins as follows:
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Supply and delivery of 1000 (One Thousand Only) Wheelie Bins to Ndlambe Municipality:
2. ¿
SABS standard;
Heavy-duty plastic;
240 litre capacity;
Green in colour;
1080mm in height; 580mm in width, 640mm in length;
Rubber wheels and galvanised steel axles.
3. Bidder to produce a sample of offered bin during the Bid Evaluation process.
4. Delivery must be to the Port Alfred Municipal Stores and take place within 14 days of
receiving the award.
BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BID CONDITIONS:
a) ¿
b) Ndlambe Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest written quotation or
any other quotations and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the formal
request.
c) Proof of Company registration must be provided
d) ¿
a tax reference number and PIN or TCC number must be provided.
e) Evidence of registration of company on the Central Supplier Database must be provided
(CSD “MAAA” number).
f) Bidders must complete Council’s Declaration of Interest form (MBD4).
g) ¿MBD9).
h) Bidders who wish to claim for preferential points in terms of the Preferential Procurement
Regulations, 2017, must submit a completed form MBD 6.1 as well as a CERTIFIED
COPY of the proof of B-BBEE status level of contribution.
i) ¿
are to be provided.
j) ¿MBD
6.2). The minimum local production content threshold in respect of the required goods,
as determined by the DTI, is 100%.
k)
¿
2017.
l) The award will be made in terms of the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
The abovementioned MBD forms are available for download from:
¿-
¿. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelope clearly marked “NOTICE 90/2019
- WHEELIE BINS” and be placed in a tender box in the ¿,
not later than 12:00
For enquiries contact telephone 046-604 5527 or Ms T Mapekula for Supply
Chain related enquiries.
NOTICE NUMBER 90 / 2019
ADV R DUMEZWENI
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Trail run fitting start to Challenge
The Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi
Challenge kicked off with an 8km
Trail Run organised by the Kowie
Striders last Friday morning.
Just under 100 participants set off
across the Royal Port Alfred Golf Course
at 7.30am. Most were keenly competitive
runners, with walkers bringing up the
rear. Jon Houzet and Adele Steck from
Talk of the Town joined the throng.
On the other side of the golf course,
marshals handed out much appreciated
Easter eggs to give runners an energy
b o o st .
From there the route followed a stretch
of road and then onto the beach at
Saltvlei. It was tough going on the
beach as the sand was soft. Opting to
walk over the rocky areas was tricky in
case of a fall.
There was much relief when the route
moved off the beach at Kelly’s Blue Flag
Beach. From there it was an interesting
little loop on tar and dirt roads just
behind the beach until we groaned at the
prospect of another stretch of beach at
West Beach. But here the sand was much
firmer and a pleasure to walk on in the
beautiful morning weather, observing the
start of the SA Bodyboarding Champs
taking place at the beach.
Marshals directed us to a short stretch
on the Kowie River towpath just past
Guido’s, then along Beach Road and up
the notorious old concrete staircase that
caused a number of participants to slow
down and take a breather.
The staircase leads to Grand Street and
from there we went down Muller Drive
and entered the final stretch on a trail
through dune bush behind Medolino
Caravan Park, before coming out a
st o n e ’s throw from the finish at the Royal
St Andrew’s Hotel.
The winner of the race was Vusi Zondo
in a spectacular time of 26:51, with Nikelo
Lolwana second in 27:48 and Sinethemba
Jilingisi third in 28:07.
First woman home was Asanda Zamisa
in 36:16, with Roxi Smith second in 36:33
and Jene Banfield third in 38:45.
Among the walkers, and coming in
ahead of a couple of runners, Jon Houzet
was proudly first in one hour 11 minutes
and 18 seconds.
Cash prizes were awarded to the
winners, including in age categories.
WINNERS ALL: The top five male finishers in the 8km
Trail Run, back from left, Nikelo Lolwana (second), Vusi
Zondo (first), Sinethemba Jilingisi (third), Sizakele
Dayimani (fourth) and Ndoda Jekana (fifth), with, in
front, BS Sports CEO Sxeaks Nkwinti, the man behind
the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge
INSPIRING FINISH: The oldest entrant in the 8km Trail Run and winning a
prize for her efforts was Glenda Hicks, 81, pictured with Linda Bekker of
the sponsor, the Royal St Andrews Hotel
Pictures: JON HOUZET
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TOP WOMEN: The first
five women across the
finish line in the 8km
Trail Run were, from
left, Roxi Smith
(second), Asanda
Zamisa (first), Jene
Banfield (third), Jacky
Kobokana (fourth) and
Caroline (no surname
provided) in fifth place
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE PIETER
WILLEM JACOBUS NEL, Identity Number
360910 5053 081 who died on the 28 th
January 2018 and CHRISTINA ALLETA
NEL, Identity Number 420423 0031 084
to whom he was married in community of
property, of 20 Lancing Street, Port Alfred
ESTATE NUMBER 609/2018
The First and Final Liquidation Account in
the above estate will lie for inspection at
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Grahamstown and at the Magistrate’s Court,
Port Alfred for a period of twenty-one days
from the 26 th April 2019
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this 5 th Day
of April 2019
N STÖTTER
Agent for the Executor
Neave Stötter Inc
37 Campbell Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref: pk/MAT8747
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JANET
MARIE STIRK, Identity Number 341223
0010 088, of Damant Lodge, Port Alfred,
who died on the 16 th February 2019 and
who was married out of community of
property
ESTATE NUMBER 960/2019
Creditors and Debtors of the above
deceased are hereby requested to
lodge their claims with and pay their
debts to the undersigned within 30 days
of the 26 th April 2019
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this the
8 th April 2019
N STOTTER
Executor
Neave Stotter Inc
37 Campbell Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref. pk/MAT9518
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE VALERIE
MARY KITKAT, Identity Number 400106
0045 089 who was a widow and died on the
10 th February 2016 and resident at Dolphin
Coast Nursing Home, Kenton on Sea
ESTATE NUMBER 1841/2016
The First and Final Liquidation Account
in the above estate will lie for inspection at
¿
¿
Port Alfred for a period of twenty-one days
from the 26 th April 2019
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this the
10 th Day of April 2019
JS NEAVE
Co-Executor
Neave Stötter Inc
37 Campbell Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref: pk/MAT7583
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE NORMAN
WHITFIELD TURNER, Identity Number
300603 5010 085 who was a widower and
died on the 6 th October 2018 and resident
at Damant Lodge Frail Care, Port Alfred.
ESTATE NUMBER 3475/2018
The First and Final Liquidation Account in
the above estate will lie for inspection at
¿
¿
Port Alfred for a period of twenty-one days
from the 26 th April 2019
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this 4 th Day
of April 2019
N STÖTTER
Executor
Neave Stötter Inc
37 Campbell Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref.: pk/MAT9259
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ANOTHER BEAUTY: William Duncan, from the
same boat as Wayne Macintosh, with his
8.25kg dorado
KOB WAS PLENTIFUL: Joe Lee with a 3.5kg kob
at the weigh-in of the Port Alfred Ski-boat
Club’s annual Easter fishing competition
DEEP-SEA TREASURE: Wayne Macintosh with an
enviable 8.75kg dorado
Excellent Easter fishing competition
JON HOUZET
Though not part of the Amanzi Challenge, the
Port Alfred River and Ski-boat Club (PARSC)
held their annual Easter fishing competition
last weekend, opting to finish on Good Friday
because of predicted deteriorating conditions
over the weekend.
PARSC chair Keith Fryer said it was a very
successful competition with 18 boats taking
part, including a lot of out-of-towners.
Two boats – No Fear and Sunfish – shared
first place in the bottom fishing section of the
competition, splitting the R12,000 cash prize.
COLOURFUL CATCH: Kallie Ludicke from the boat
Duimpie with his 4.4kg Miss Lucy
Dave Duncan on Tintin won the game
fishing section, getting R7,500.
The best angler was Flakkie de Villiers from
Kenton-on-Sea, who caught four species,
winning himself R3,000 and a rod and reel.
“It was a species competition, and anglers
were only allowed to weigh in one fish per
SLIPPERY ONE: Albert Kolver had to get a grip on
his 5.05kg kob at weigh-in Pictures: JON HOUZET
species. We don’t want to purge the ocean,”
Fryer said.
“A few guys didn’t get it and we had to
explain the rules to them, but the bulk of the
guys went for species.
“There were 12 species that could be
caught and there were minimum weights.”
NEW VENUE FOR FUNCTIONS: The Volo Function
and Conference Venue in Kenton-on-Sea offers a
fully equipped intimate venue for small to
medium sizes groups of 70 to 100 people
New development at The Volo
Since Eugene and Ruleen de Witt started
refurbishing The Volo in June 2018, a lot has been
achieved in the interest of enhancing the customer
experience.
This includes a total makeover of the bar area,
new air-conditioning, and smoke extraction in the
smoking areas, and refurbishment in the gaming
area. The new Volo Pizzeria with a wood-fire pizza
oven has a regular following of locals and visitors to
Kenton-on-Sea.
The Shipwreck Gin and Cocktail bar is open every
Friday and Saturday out of season, where the theme
is “chill to chill music” while sipping a great gin or
and exotic cocktail after work or before dinner. The
cocktail bar is available for private functions such
as book clubs and bachelorettes parties.
The latest development, The Volo Function and
Conference Venue, recently opened. This venue
offers a fully equipped intimate venue for small to
medium sizes groups of 70 to 100 people.
The Volo Function and Conference Venue is the
upstairs area above Continental Restaurant,
equipped with a stage, mobile podium, permanent
quality sound, drop down screen for projection
including a proxima. It is also fully air-conditioned.
There is a bar area that can be provided with
service and stock for functions. Catering for every
taste can be done on site from Continental
Restaurant and or the pizzeria. The Shipwreck Gin
and Cocktail bar downstairs can be used for
pre-function drinks if required.
OPTIONAL SERVICE: The bar area of the Volo
Function and Conference Venue, located above
the Continental Restaurant in Kenton-on-Sea
PORT ALFRED BRIDGE CLUB
Results for Thursday, 18 April 2019
Red Section (7tables)
N-S 1st C Fletcher & A Osinski 58.9%
2nd C Hill & H Webber 54.3%
E-W 1st H Clohessy & G Wallace 60.8%
2nd N Wood & R Wood 58.8%
Green Section (9 tables)
N-S 1st L Inglis & L Lombard 66.3%
2nd L Stephens & J Rogers 65.8%
E-W 1st B Osborne & S Shaw 64.2%
2nd W Jurgensen & L Wisener 56.3%
Board 7 (from April 15th): Dealer S,
both vulnerable
¹ Exclusive bid (excludes Spades and clubs), showing the two red suits.
The table shows two possibilities (there are more) for bidding Board 7.
Although North has a hand powerful enough to double, the shortage in
clubs, taken together with the shortage in spades, is likely to result in a
club response from South; possibly after a pre-emptive raise in spades
from East. The 3C bid in 1 shows a ‘red two suiter’ and the hand is powerful enough to make a
further bid, even if South passes initially and East raises spades.
À
with a potentially useful distribution, plus no defensive values.
If N-S bid to 5H, West should not double, because it will alert declarer to play for a 4:1 heart
ÀÀ
will reveal the heart position to North; who may decide to bid (and make) 6D by playing for the
revealed heart position.
Results by section
Red Section 4H+1; 5D+1; 5H=; 5H*= (2); 5S*-1; 5S**-1
Green Section 4H=; 4H+1; 5H-1; 5H=; 5H*= (2); 5S*-1; 5S*-2; 6H-2
Full results at: www.pabridge.co.za, including details of all the hands.
Results for Monday, 22 April 2019
Red Section (5 tables)
N-S 1st T Paterson & A Ridderhof 61.0%
2nd H Clohessy & G Wallace 50.8%
E-W 1st C Fletcher & A Osinski 62.4%
2nd Patricia & David Townsend 50.4%
Green Section (5 tables)
N-S 1st T Versfeld & J Gie 53.0%
2nd C Bennet & P Bailes 52.0%
E-W 1st L Stephens & J Rogers 62.5%
2nd A Corrans & C Hill 58.5 %
Board 9: Dealer N, E-W vulnerable
Alert listeners can often elucidate information concerning relative strengths
from bids and absence of bids!
This sequence is easy to read by South in that North has made a minimum
opening; East has made a minimum double, presumably holding both majors. Therefore assume
À
suit to justify a bid. You have good diamonds and a potentially useful club suit, so bid 4D.
À
lead. From the bidding East is sure to have a maximum of one diamond; so lead the diamond 2.
This will, or should be. Interpreted by partner as a suit preference signal, to win the trick and lead
back a club. South obliges by leading back the club Queen, and the contract goes down.
When South wins the trick with the diamond Queen it is obvious that North holds the diamond Ace,
so must have reason for not playing it, after noting from the bidding that the defenders are likely to
À
Results by section
Red Section Pass, 3D+1; 3D+3; 3H=; 4S+1
Green Section 3H-2; 3H=; 4D=; 5D=; 5C-1
Full results at: www.pabridge.co.za, including details of all the hands.
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MARINA PRIZE WINNERS
There was a good turnout of all ages for the Marina Mile on Saturday, one of the events of the Royal St
Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge. Swimmers had a wet start at the entrance to the first marina canal
after jumping in the water from the Halyards Hotel jetty. According to the rules, wetsuits were optional
as the water temperature was between 18 and 20°C, but anyone using a wetsuit was not eligible for a
prize. Prizes were awarded in various age categories, and there were also lucky draws.
OLD MEN OF THE RIVER: Rod Allin, left, and
Eddie Wepener were two of the oldest
participants in the Marina Mile last Saturday,
and both were bloodied for their efforts when
they encountered some rocks
Picture: JON HOUZET
LIKE FISH IN WATER: The two top spots in the
Marina Mile went to Hannah Counihan, who
was the first woman finisher in 23:12, and
Jordan Denyer, who was first overall in 23:01
Picture: JON HOUZET
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NO MORE WATER FROM SETTLERS
Brace yourselves, residents of Makhanda
(Grahamstown). The latest information available to the
Grahamstown Residents’ Association is that Settlers
dam is now too empty to pump water from it.
Neighbouring dam Howiesonspoort – much smaller
than Settlers – still has water but is likely to be too
empty to use by the end of April.
The good news is that there has been some
improvement to the infrastructure at James Kleynhans
water works, and this will result in a continued flow of
water into Makhanda.
In the meantime, residents should reduce water
usage as much as possible.
There may have been jubilation in the wet streets of
Makhanda following the Easter weekend rain, but
much more is needed, particularly in the Settlers dam
catchment area.
Meanwhile, in a statement issued on Monday,
residents of Makhanda West were earnestly requested
by Makana Municipality to reduce water usage.
The statement read, in part: “Instead of 50 litres per
person per day, the municipality appeals to residents
to reduce usage to 25 litres per person per day until
Wednesday (April 24).”
It appears that the pump at Howiesonspoort
developed a fault and no water was being pumped to
Waainek waterworks.
The statement continued by saying the municipality
was managing the supply of water through reducing
outflow from the reservoirs. It was expected that
service providers would attend to the second pump on
Tuesday, and pumping would resume thereafter.
BENTWOODS LEAVES CAWOOD
I noticed last week that The Knock Shop, owned by
Craig Fourie, has moved from premises in Cobden
Street to 2A Cawood Street, home of Bentwoods
Antiques up to now.
A little bit of research later and I discovered that
owner Sue Drake has decided to retire, and she closed
Bentwoods mid-April after 15 years of trading.
Regular customers were dismayed.
Older Grahamstonians, and former Grahamstonians
who have retired to the coast, may remember that
back in the 1960s Reg Wesson operated Wesson’s
Service Station from 2A Cawood Street.
Thereafter Neville and Susan Koch owned Wesson’s
at the same address before moving to 23/25 Beaufort
Street, and then to 39 High Street, adjacent to
Commem Methodist Church where they continue to
operate to this day.
Readers may also remember that The Knock Shop
traded in upper New Street for many years under the
ownership of Knockie and Di Wakeford, before their
retirement.
GREEN, AMBER, RED BACK
There was dismay among Makhanda
(Grahamstown) citizens on Monday last week when
the traffic lights in front of the Cathedral were
switched on again, quite suddenly, it seems.
For several months the lights were not in operation
due to technical issues, and local motorists rejoiced at
the newly found ‘freedom of movement’ at that busy
intersection.
“It used to be bliss until they switched the lights
back on,” said one unhappy motorist. “Now, that is
gone once again, and we are forced to wait several
minutes for the lights to turn in our favour.”
The past 10 days have seen much congestion on the
western side of the Cathedral since the lights have
been back in operation.
Yes, the traffic situation without traffic lights
appeared to work rather well, in my opinion. Only
problem, I witnessed on occasion, were nervous
pedestrians dodging traffic, and taxis not waiting their
turn.
MOVING
The layout and design of the Makhanda
(Grahamstown) column you are presently reading in
Talk of the Town will be the last to be undertaken in
the offices of Newspaper House at 19 Baakens Street
in Port Elizabeth.
It was announced last week that The Herald and
Weekend Post newspapers would be moving their
editorial functions from Baakens Street, where they
have been for 66 years, to Greenacres this week.
The move includes the group’s community
newspapers, Talk of the Town included.
One of the staff members who will be moving a few
kilometres up the road is Helen Claassens, who is
responsible for the editorial layout of Talk of the Town,
who has been with the group for 21 years.
Helen has been designing the
Grahamstown/Makhanda page for the past six or
seven years, and I am pleased to say she has been
doing a jolly fine job. We may have been working
together for so long, as it were, but we have not met
each other face-to-face yet – just phone calls and
e-mails.
Helen told me this week she’s “looking forward to
the move”.
All the newspapers in the group will continue to be
printed at its plant at Hunters Retreat.
BLIND LIBRARY CELEBRATES
The Makhanda-based (Grahamstown) SA Library for
the Blind, which celebrates its centenary this year, will
showcase the work of blind and visually impaired
artists in a unique exhibition during this year’s
National Arts Festival.
Interested artists are invited to submit photos or
CELEBRATING: Last Saturday saw the 50th staging of the Two Oceans ultra-marathon over 56
kilometres in Cape Town, and special medals were handed to finishers to mark the occasion.
Displaying their medals at the finish on the University of Cape Town campus are Stephen Penney
(Kowie Striders) and Terri-Lynn Penney (Nedbank Athletics Club). Between them they have 42 Two
Oceans ultra-marathon medals, Stephen 27 and Terri-Lynn 15
videos of their work, along with personal details, to
Natasha.agnew@salb.org.za by May 15.
In the book “Grahamstown Reflected” published in
1995, author Emily O’Meara wrote of the library’s
founder, Miss Josie Wood: “In 1962 she became the
first Freeman of the City of Grahamstown. Nearing 90,
frail and beautiful, at the civic ceremony she sat
beneath the portrait of her father, who had been first
mayor of the city exactly one hundred years before.”
O’Meara also wrote of the library buildings: “Even
the lift – a rarity in low-rise Grahamstown – has a set
of braille buttons.”
FINISHING TOGETHER
A ‘local’ feature of this year’s Old Mutual Two
Oceans ultra-marathon and half-marathon in Cape
Town on Saturday is that one Makhanda
(Grahamstown) couple finished together in the
ultra-marathon and another couple finished together in
the half-marathon.
Stephen Penney (Kowie Striders) and Terri-Lynn
Penney (Nedbank Athletics Club) finished the 56km
ultra together, Stephen credited with the time of 5
hours 17 minutes 25 seconds and Terri-Lynn one
second later. They completed their 27th and 15th Two
Oceans ultras respectively.
Richard Foss of Albany Saints & Sinners Multi-Sport
Club completed his 14th Two Oceans ultra in 6 hrs 50
mins 18 secs, while clubmate Ryan Bruton was clocked
in at 5 hrs 59 mins 50 secs.
Colin and Karen Meyer of Albany finished the Two
Oceans half-marathon (21km) together in 2 hrs 33
mins 41 secs and 2 hrs 33 mins 43 secs respectively.
Karen Meyer completed her ninth Two Oceans half on
the day and Colin Meyer his fifth.
Clubmate Colin Price-Smith finished his 14th Two
Oceans half-marathon in 2 hrs 20 mins 16 secs.
AWARDS AT VG
Victoria Girls’ High School has awarded cultural
Half-Colours to Onke Sentile, Hlonela Yamiso,
Bathandwa Mgquba, Catherine Frost and Sixolile
Mafani, while tennis Half-Colours have been awarded
to Nthabiseng Mohapi.
Meanwhile, the swimming victrix trophy winners are
Ellie Amner (U19), Catherine Frost (U16) and Alyson
van der Merwe (U14).
RESULTS FROM FESTIVALS …
The First XVs of Graeme College, Kingswood College
and St Andrew’s College spent the Easter weekend
taking part in rugby tournaments up north, Gauteng to
be exact.
At the St John’s College rugby festival, Graeme was
defeated by Windhoek Gym 24-37, went on to beat St
Charles College 19-10, and lost 7-15 to Daniel Pienaar
Technical High on the final day.
Kingswood lost 10-20 to SACS at the St Stithian’s
Easter festival, and lost 7-28 to Maritzburg College.
At the same festival, St Andrew’s went down 10-17 to
Rondebosch Boys’ High, beat Michaelhouse College
SWIMMING
STARS: Among
the sports and
cultural awards
made recently
to pupils by
Victoria Girls’
High School
(VGHS) were
the trophies to
the swimming
victrix winners.
They are, from
left, Alyson van
der Merwe
(U14),
Catherine Frost
(U16) and Ellie
Amner (U19)
THE BEAT: Aswyn Classen (above) is a member
of the Graeme College steelband, and he is seen
playing the pan at the Rhodes University
graduation garden party, with the clock tower
looming in the background. He and the other
members of the band are currently preparing
for the Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod in East London
at the beginning of May Picture: SID PENNEY
40-19, and beat Parktown Boys’ High 68-5.
ON THE RANGE
Entries close on Friday, April 26 for the Eastern
Province Small-Bore Rifle Association championships
to be shot on the Rhodes University rifle range on
Saturday May 4 (from 9am).
The prone championships will be shot in A, B, C and
F classes. Entry details and further info can be
obtained from Gerrit Vlok at 082 362 2916 or via
e-mail at gerritvlok@hotmail.com
IN THE ROUGH
Makhanda (Grahamstown) road runner Jene
Banfield went off-road last Friday and was third lady at
the 8km trail run held as part of the Royal St Andrew’s
Hotel Amanzi Challenge in Port Alfred. Banfield was
17th overall in 38 minutes 45 seconds.
Other Makhanda athletes to finish were Jeanne du
Toit (57th in 50 mins 47 secs), Paul Caiger (59th in 51
mins 12 secs) and Peter du Toit (60th in 51 mins 50
secs).
Oh, and very well done to Talk of the Town staffers
Jon Houzet and Adele Steck who entered as walkers.
Houzet was first walker to finish.
STABLEFORDS AT BELMONT
Scoring 34 points, Paul Davies won last Friday’s
individual stableford at Belmont Golf Club, with Gulio
Marabini runner-up on 33. Two-clubs were recorded by
John Williamson (11th) and Gavin Dugmore (15th),
while Sean McCallum was nearest the pin on the 8th.
Then, on Saturday, Cyril Tarr won the individual
stableford with 35 points, with Pieter Oosthuizen
second on 33.
EASTER IN THE GARDENS
With many of the usual participants away for the
long weekend, 105 runners, joggers and walkers took
to Makana botanical gardens for the Easter Saturday
edition of parkrun.
First finisher Jonathan Benjamin completed the 5km
course in 18 minutes 48 seconds, with Cee-Jay
Porthen second in 20 mins 56 secs and Rodney
Westgate third in 21 mins 33 secs.
Benjamin’s time is a new course record set by a
registered parkrun participant.
In the ladies’ division, Elisa Kirigin was first in 27
mins 22 secs, Tosca Stoloff was second in 27 mins 56
secs and Tamzin Griffith third in 28 mins 28 secs.
Well done to Erika Human on completing her 50th
parkrun.
Parkruns are held at 8am each Saturday from the
entrance to the botanical gardens in Lucas Avenue.
G LO W I N G
A ‘Glow in the Dark’ fun run and walk (2km or 5km),
convened and organised by Grahamstown SPCA, takes
to local streets on Tuesday, May 7, and convenors are
encouraging participants to dress as brightly as they
can.
The fund-raising event starts at the Grahamstown
Bowling Club in African Street at 5.30pm. Entry fee is
R20 for adults, R10 for children under-12 and R10 for
dogs.
For more info e-mail glowingmay@gmail.com
FESTIVAL ON ANOTHER SQUARE
What a jolly fine idea the convenors have come up
with. They’re going to block off parts of Cross Street
and Bartholomew Street from 1pm to 6pm on
Wednesday, May 1 to hold the ‘Sunnyside Street
Fe st i va l ’ in the area of Artificers Square.
The event, aimed at creating a festival atmosphere
and community building, will have live music, food
stalls, various performances, plus arts and crafts
st a l l s .
GOWNING GLORY
Well, that’s another graduation ceremony done and
dusted, and a year’s wait for the next one, an annual
‘pomp and ceremony’ event that turns the 1820
Settlers National Monument into a sea of colour
(mainly red, it seems), much like arts festival shows in
the same auditorium.
In the coffee-table book “Grahamstown Reflected”
published in 1995, author Emily O’Meara describes
Rhodes University’s graduation ceremonies in her
inimitable, flowery style.
She wrote, way back in the 1990s, when most of this
year’s graduates were babes in arms, or not born yet:
“The gowning glory of the Rhodes graduation
ceremonies every April – an unforgettable experience
for everyone from the blushing BA to the greying
dignitary receiving an honorary doctorate in
recognition of a lifetime’s work.
“The weekend when the university unites to see its
ongoing purpose fulfilled by different degrees in an
all-pervading glow of success.
“The young batting about in basic black; the
professors hardly recognisable in the medieval
richness of their robes, some sporting mortar boards
and floppy velvet bonnets at rather rakish angles.
“Education is Grahamstown’s main industry and
Rhodes the main producer. Not assembly line
think-alikes but individuals encouraged to shine in
their own special way.”
MUSICAL NOTES
The Grahamstown Cathedral welcomed its new
Director of Music, Cameron Luke, at the Good Friday
service. Luke served as Director of Music at All Saints
Church in Cheltenham, UK from 2007 to 2018.
MUSIC, WRITING AND WORKSHOPS
A full programme of events awaits visitors to the
National English Literary Museum (NELM) when it
celebrates Freedom Day on Friday, April 26.
The programme includes: story reading and writing
for children (9am, 11am and 3.30pm); instrument
making workshops (9.30am and 2.30pm); exhibition
tours (10am and 1pm); garden tours (10.30am and
1.30pm); writing workshop for children (10am); and
writing workshop for adults (1pm).
The lunch hour concert at 1pm will feature Indian
music, Kora music, Uhadi music and Chinese zither
music.
QUINTET PERFORMS
The Grahamstown Music Society welcomes pianist
Joanna Wicherek back to Makhanda (Grahamstown)
when she performs with Dariusz Dinh Thieu Quang
(French horn), David Bester (violin), Anmari van der
Westhuizen (cello) and Piotr Thieu Quang (clarinet).
The “Quintessence” concert takes place at the
National English Literary Museum (NELM) at 25
Worcester Street on Tuesday, April 30.
Ticket prices are R90, R70 (pensioners) and R50
(students). There is no charge for society members
and school pupils.
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April 25, 2019
Good fishing in icy water
TOP U16: Liam Miller with a 47cm bronze bream caught
during the latest Port Alfred Rock and Surf round robin
The 8th round of the Claude Pittaway
Round Robin sponsored by
Hillscapes took place on April 13
between Fish River and Kleinemonde
East in awesome weather conditions.
“We could not have asked for a better
day, except for the icy cold water,” Por t
Alfred Rock and Surf spokeswoman
Jo-Anne Hilliar said.
“Most anglers enjoyed the long walk
to fish and to reap the benefits. It was a
great walk to introduce some new
anglers into the club.
“We had a 46% turnout from our
members for the day with a total of 87
fish being caught and a total weight of
118.78kg was recorded.
“With this being said, we had a 100%
release rate and I must congratulate the
anglers on this. Nine different species
were caught on the day.”
Prize-giving was handled by club
chairman Gary du Randt. The following
achievements were recognised: Biggest
in the species are as follows: bronze
bream – 3.23kg Darryl Olivier; poenskop
– 2.29kg Luke Erasmus; steenbras –
4.54kg Terry Stewart; zebra – 0.55kg
Darryl Olivier; blacktail – 1.19kg Darryl
Olivier; banded galjoen –
0.55kg Rod Yendall;
Cape stumpnose
– 0.89 kg
Brendan
Marais; kob –
3.89kg Paul
Knight; and a
spot ted
grunter –
0.69kg Brendan
Marais.
The top International
Game Fishing Association
team (weight converted to points) for
the day was Team 1 Macnabs consisting
of Paul Knight, Terry Stewart, Rod
Yendall and Bruce Amos on 243 points.
Second place with 188 points went to
Gary du Randt’s Team 4, the Lost
Seaman, comprising Gary and is
daughter Melissa du Randt, Joshua de
Vos and Brendan Marias. In 3rd position
was Team 9 Fantasea consisting of Dave
Kemp, Karen Kemp, Faan de Klerk and
Mark Coetzee.
The sealed weight was won by Terry
Stewart with his 4.54kg steenie as well
as the Buckland’s heaviest fish
released. Jack’s Paint and Hardware
catch of the day was won by Darryl
Olivier for a JB of 3.23kg.
Best U16 was Liam Miller on 8.4kg of
fish. Top master was Terry Stewart with
8.36 kg, top lady angler was Melissa du
Randt (8.07kg), top senior David Kemp
(227.19kg) and top U21 Luke Erasmus
on 15.71kg fish.
“Thanks to Don Fryer, for all his
efforts in making the fire after the
compo and to Round Table 177 for the
venue. It’s awesome to see the different
clubs working together,” Hilliar said.
The club thanked their sponsors: Aloe
Oils, Bucklands Private Reserve, GBS
Mutual Bank, Leach Pharmacy, Kowie
Toyota, McCullum Brokers,
MultiSecurity, Ocean Basket, Pick n Pay,
BUCO Albany Road, Rosehill SuperSpar,
Sirac, Settler City Toyota, Sotheby’s,
Supa Quick, Sports & All, Wimpy,
Andy’s Service Centre, The Bed Store,
Wharf Street Bew Pub, The Little
Brewery on the Wharf, Bruce Amos,
Palms Video, Jack’s Paint, Buco Main
Street, Chelsea Veg, Penny Farthing,
Hillscapes, Specsavers
Pietermaritzburg, Country Meat Market,
Corrosion Block, Don Fryer, Feathers
Farm, Kekkel en Kraai, John Kew,
Peddie Build it, The Tab and Gidana
Arms.
Should you wish to become a sponsor
or a member, contact Gary du Randt on
082-324-9448 to arrange a meeting, or
e-mail supercybizpc@telkomsa.net.
The next fixture takes place on May 4
and it is the GBS Team of 3,
commencing at 7am. Also see the
Facebook page, Port Alfred Rock & Surf
for more details.
RETURNED TO THE SEA: Brendan Marais with a blacktail
he caught in the latest Port Alfred Rock and Surf round
robin
Port Alfred Bowling Club
The Guido’s competition on Tuesday
afternoon was won by the John Hodges
team of Richard Henshaw and Bulla
Burger. Well played and thank you to
Guido’s for their vouchers.
The Doris Ford and Les Clarke
competition was cancelled on Thursday
afternoon due to welcome rains and will
be scheduled for a later date.
The finals of the Eastern Areas (EA)
Mixed Pairs will be played at Kowie on
Saturday and Sunday. The winners will
play in Port Elizabeth the weekend of May
25 and 26.
The Colleen Timm/Moore Shield will
also be played at Kowie Bowling club on
Saturday afternoon.
We welcome all the participants to our
club who are playing in the Alan Wilson
croquet tournament.
The tournament starts on Sunday April
28 and will continue throughout the week.
There is an EA executive meeting at the
Kowie Bowling Club on Monday April 29 at
6pm for those committee members
involved.
BOWLSBANTER
Should you wish to enter the EA Men’s
and Ladies Novice and Senior Singles to
be played at Kenton Bowling Club on May
4, please ensure that you enter your
names on the board timorously. The
closing date is Friday April 26. Late entries
will not be accepted.
Marcel Renaud turned 90 on Tuesday
April 23 and was celebrated in style.
Marcel keeps an eye on all the players and
will always be able to give you a rundown
on the standard of anybody’s play in the
club.
We have ringed this date for 10 years
time, Marcel.
Duties for the week April 30 – May 4:
Tabs – Ron Orford and Sandra Wiblin, Bar
– Gordon Goff and Warren Woza Williams.
Kowie Bowling Club
Last week I mentioned the fact that the
majority of our newer bowlers tend to play
their first bowl narrow.
The important thing is what they do
with their second bowl. Do they adjust or
do they deliver along the same path
again?
The strange part about it all is that the
player who goes wide with his first bowl
immediately adjusts his line with the
second bowl. The first priority is to
establish very early in the game what the
grass is and to have a fixed spot on the
green or the bank the player can use as a
r e fe r e n c e .
As green keepers inspecting a green we
will always describe the draw in relation to
the boundary peg or strap. Our first
delivery is to the boundary peg.
Depending on where the bowl comes to
rest in relation to the middle line we can
say that the draw on that rink was on the
peg or say half a metre inside the peg.
When we communicate with each other
the official description of the draw will
always be in relation to the peg.
... what’s happening
The older bowlers always played their
trial ends by delivering each bowl to the
peg so that when they started the game
they knew which side was wider than the
peg and which draw was narrower than
the peg.
When you see a player delivering three
bowls a metre narrow on say the 17 end
you know he has not taken note of the
grass throughout the game.
When you deliver a bowl you must take
note of the path and when the bowl comes
to rest you must decide whether you need
to adjust your line or not.
You can only be successful with your
second bowl if you remember precisely
what you did with your first bowl.
Taking a mark to a fixed object on the
bank is not always so dependable. If you
have moved the mat up your angle to that
mark has changed and you must make the
necessary adjustment.
Last Tuesday’s turnout was very good
and there were some tight games, but, as
always one crowd had a runaway. Tony
Brown, Dennis Wicks, Margaret Stegman,
and Piet Coetzee claimed the boodle.
Misty rain all day on Thursday put paid
to any aspirations our players might have
had of seeing the Easter weekend in with
some bowls.
By Saturday our members were
suffering from withdrawal symptoms and
there was a good turnout.
Because of the numbers we had a
mega-bucks competition which was won
by Dick Schuurman, Bryan Burger, Gerald
Mills, and Louise Fleming. They combined
very well and were just too strong for their
opposition.
Once again rain put paid to the holiday
bowls and braai on Monday and looking at
the forecast it would seem as if Tuesday
will also be written off.
Those who have lived here long enough
realise that any sacrifice which brings with
it two days of rain is worth it.
Duties: Roll – Siegie Rorhs, Mark – Rob
Turner and Howard Oates, Tabs – Mirelle
Macphee, Bar – Pieter Stegman.
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Purdons take medals at
Two Oceans Marathon
While TV viewers may have been disappointed
at not being able to watch the Two Oceans
from the comfort of their own homes last
Saturday, locals will be happy to know the
Purdon sisters and their mom – originally all
from Cannon Rocks – ran the race and won
medals to boot.
Taryn and Tegan both matriculated at Port
Alfred High School, with Kyla finishing grade
10 at PAHS before moving to Port Elizabeth.
Two of the sisters are Rhodes graduates, Taryn
(BCom) and Tegan (LLB). Kyla has just
graduated from Nelson Mandela University
with a BEng (Mechatronics) degree.
PURDON’S PRIDE: Competing in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on Saturday were, si st e r s
and mom, from left, Kyla van Rensburg (nee Purdon), with sister Tegan Purdon, their mom Shirley
Purdon, and sister Taryn Purdon, who were all awarded medals having completed the event
GOLFW E E K LY
... the results
L ADIES’ R E S U LTS
April 15: Really uncomfortable
westerly winds gusting up to
45km/h made the going difficult
for the 26 players who entered the
better-ball Stableford competition
on Tuesday afternoon sponsored
by the Ocean Basket.
Liz Gatenby and Shirley Heny
combined well in the difficult
conditions to card 39 points and
win the afternoon’s competition.
They narrowly pipped runners-up
Ingrid Griffiths and Gaby
H a u s m a n n - Ta r p a n i ’s 38 points
who counted out Pogs Smith and
Helen Lockyear into third on the
same score.
Ingrid Griffiths holed the only
two-club of the afternoon (11th).
Bridget McNelis’s drive was
closest to the pin on Top Carpets’
sixth, as was Andrea Key’s on
Rosehill Driving Range’s eighth
and Ingrid Griffiths’ on Wimpy’s
11th. Bridget was also
“closest-or-t wo” on River Spa’s
13th.
The longest drive competitions
were held on the 18th fairway and
struck by Yvonne Hill and Verene
Burger in the lower and higher
handicap sections respectively.
There is no women’s golf
competition on April 29 as the
Mad Hatter tournament will be
underway at this time.
KGB RESULTS
Tuesday April 16: A really chilly
start to Tuesday morning told all
that winter is not too far away, but
did not limit the turnout unduly
with no fewer than 46 players
making their appearance to be
drawn into 10 four-balls and two
three-balls to play the usual
two-to-count Stableford alliance.
The wind did come up early on
slowly turning from off-shore
northerly to a gusty westerly
making playing conditions a
challenge and the majority of
individual performances reflected
this.
Nevertheless they did not seem
to affect Neil Loundar, Nick
Oosthuizen, John Abbott and
Derick van Harmelen as they won
the morning’s competition with 91
points. Sharing the runners-up slot
on 89 were (1) Mark Warren, Arnie
Schultz, Russell Warren and David
Groenewald and (2) visitor from
Hong Kong Ian Gardner, Steve
Annadale, Bob Shaw and Tom
Tagg. Not one other covey
managed an above 80 point
submission, the lowest, and
consequently the day’s recipients
of the notorious Hamer en Sukkel
trophy, being John Muggeridge,
Martin Lambrechts, Dave Rose and
Eugene Erasmus on 66 points.
Tom Tagg made the only
two-clubs of the morning doing so
twice, one on the 11th and the
other on the 13th.
The best individual nett round
was shot by John Abbott (65) with
Ian Gardner (67) and Mark Warren
(70) both enjoying better than
average rounds. Ian’s gross of 79
was also the best gross recorded.
Friday April 19: A return to
traditional April weather saw a
calm temperate morning greet the
47 golfers that participated in the
early morning draw to play a
two-to-count Stableford Alliance in
11 four-balls and one three-ball.
A light easterly developed as
the morning unfolded but scores
were not reflective of seemingly
ideal golfing conditions with Bob
Shaw, Norman Bester, John
Crandon and Andy Stembridge’s
87 points being sufficient to win
leaving Bryan Robinson, David
Rose, Maureen McGarvie and
Donald McGarvie just one behind
on 86 points in second position.
Scrapping at the rear Neil
Loundar, Chris Niebieszczanski,
Cliff Roberts and Theresa Loundar
posted 72 points to lay claim to
the Hamer en Sukkel.
Sandy Fryer and Neil both
recorded two-clubs on the par
three 8th and being the only
two-clubs ensured a carry-over of
the pool. Len Bohnen’s individual
nett of 67 was the best of the
morning whilst Bryan with a nett
68 and Johnny Johnston with 70
nett also posted good scores.
PORT ALFRED MIXED
April 20: Easter Saturday saw a
field of 12 ladies and 14 men
drawn in three- and four-balls to
play in the weekly Mixed
Stableford Alliance competition.
The spouses Danny and Gaby
Tarpani along with Rick and
Yvonne Hill combined to win on 84
points followed in second position
by Wendy Slabbert, Kirstin Dale,
Rob Immelman and Len Bohnen
on 80 points.
Not so happy were the three-ball
of Russel Warren, Margie Reid and
Heather van Harmelen with 75
points to provide a base that the
rest of the field looked down on.
Wendy was closest the pin on
the par three eighth.
No sub 80 grosses were
recorded or sub 70 nett rounds.
This past Easter weekend
was the Two Oceans
Marathon. Due to some
issues between SABC
and Athletics SA it was
unfortunately not
televised.
Well done to our two
athletes who competed.
Stephen Penny ran a
great time of five hours
17 minutes to complete
his 24th consecutive run.
Marianne Stiglingh
completed the race in a
comfortable 06:28.
Husband Sticks Stiglingh
competed in the 21km
event, coming home in
01:38. Well done to the
three of you.
The Amanzi Challenge
8km Trail Run was held
on Good Friday from the
Royal St Andrews Golf
Course and our athletes
took five of the top-10
places.
Sinethemba Jilingisi
was third in 28:07,
Sizakele Dayimani fourth
in 29:42, Ndoda Jekana
fifth in 30:22, Ayabonga
Saul sixth in 31:53 and
Zamile Xanti seventh in
32:32. Well done, guys.
Looking forward to a
great cross country
season for you all.
The Marina Mile was
held on Saturday with a
record entry. A great
KOWIESTRIDERS
swim by Billy Futter saw
him finish 3rd in the over
50s. Billy is in his 70s.
Also there braving the
cool, choppy and windy
conditions, were Sharon
Hanson, Mike Nelson and
Eddie Hattingh.
Let’s see if we can get a
lot more of our runners
swimming there next time.
This Saturday is the
10km Freedom Challenge
which is also the Eastern
Province Champs.
About 20 of our
athletes will be running.
We wish them all the
b e st .
Finally, a huge big
thank you to all helpers
who made the Amanzi
Challenge 8km Trail Run
such a big success.
We have had nothing
but compliments for the
event.
Time Trial: April 16
8km Run
Sinethemba Jilingisi
28:26
Sizakele Dayimani
29:27
Ayabonga Saul 30:23
Wandele Funda 31:56
Zamile Xanti 31:58
Mpho Nzambazi 32:09
Simon Nobebe 33:40
Asakhe Solwadle 33:45
Bradley Betts 33:48
Sean Knight 33:51
Rick Betts 34:23
Richard Legg 34:50
Labobolo Sali 37:55
Leah Shanks 41:26
Petra Hattingh 47:38
Eddie Hattingh 47:43
5km Run
Lethemba Jekana
18:02
Sticks Stiglingh 21:54
Kevin Lee 22:55
Zee Jiji 23:25
Phumela Memani 25:19
Shanon Kethro 25:52
Petrie Koodtzen 25:52
Zanel Venter 26:20
Matthew Woods 26:38
Alan Robb 26:53
Marianne Stiglingh
26:56
Wendy Jardine 28:57
Lulu Mceka 29:27
Chris Roberts 30:18
Marietjie Robb 33:31
Clare Wood 33:36
Sharon Hanson 33:36
3km Run
Kazilemla Mboso 17:08
Rob Nel 17:08
Nelly Phiri 18:51
Jo-Anne Betts 19:24
Dinky Davenport 19:48
Nomande Helele 25:10
8km Walk
Pauline Weed 1:29:18
Sue Robertson 1:29:18
Billy Futter 1:29:18
5km Walk
Leslie Futter 54:43
Shaun Harper 54:43
3km Walk
Sally Blake n/t
Alistair Blake n/t
Ray Basson 37:48
We were hoping for a larger field due to the
influx of visitors, but sadly not. Well done
to all those who attended the trial.
Time Trial: April 18
3.8km
No runners
VOLO VIKINGS
5km
1. Roxy Smith 23:09
2. Athikhosi James 23:37
3. Uthimna Tana 27:32
4. Siphosetle Torwe 28:24
5. Lisakhanya Dumezwe 29:20
6. Thabo Klaas 31:37
7. Nicolas Mlamla 31:39
8. Mandoza Tana 33:11
9. Sima Smoors 33:55
10. Isasa Gidwa 33:57
8km
No runners
Sp ort
Contact us with any sports news: (046) 624-4356 (Jon Houzet) Thursday, April 25, 2019
TWIST AND SHOOT: Nemato’s own Lihle Nxobo, playing for Eastern Province, was the top goal
scorer in the SA Beach Handball Champs played on West Beach over Saturday and Sunday. Nxobo
was renowned for his spin and shoot at goals, which earn double points. EP lost narrowly to
Western Province in the final
WAVE ACTION: One of the participants in the SA Bodyboarding Champs on the first day of the Royal
St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge last Friday. There was a festive atmosphere on the beach with
teams rooting for their members in the surf
Amanzi action all the way
JON HOUZET
It was an action-packed weekend for the start of
the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge,
which began on Good Friday and continues
through this week until Sunday April 28.
LEAGUES AHEAD: Although he was ineligible for
a prize because he swam in a wetsuit, Travis
McGrath was the first to the finish in the
Marina Mile last Saturday Pictures: JON HOUZET
There was something for everyone, from the
diverse array of athletic prowess on display in the
sea, on the beach, in the Kowie River and on the
trail run which kicked off the event last Friday
morning.
The 8km trail run, organised by the Kowie
Striders, started at the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
just next to the Royal St Andrews Hotel (see results
inside) with runners and walkers passing by the SA
Bodyboarding Champs at West Beach – which also
started that day and continued over the weekend,
concluding on Tuesday.
For the less athletic there was a fun option on
Saturday morning, when children and some adults
took part in the Anything that Floats on the Kowie
River, starting at My Pond Hotel and ending at
Kiddies Beach. Most opted for blow-up tubes or
boards, but there were a couple of stand-up
paddlers too.
At noon the more serious swimmers took part in
the Marina Mile, jumping in from the Halyards Hotel
jetty and starting at the entrance to the first canal,
swimming the length of the first island and then
back up the Kowie River to the finish at the small
boat harbour slipway.
The SA Handball Championships were held at
West Beach on Saturday and Sunday, offering
spectators unfamiliar with the sport a good view of
the fast-paced and thrilling game.
The World Surfing League’s Port Alfred Classic
began on Monday at East Beach, overlapping with
the bodyboarding still going on at West Beach.
Although the rain – which carried on for the whole
day on Monday and Tuesday – kept spectators away,
SA’s top surfing talent showed their skills in the
wav e s .
At the opening ceremony of the Amanzi Challenge
at the Royal St Andrews Hotel on Friday night, the
mayor of Sarah Baartman District Municipality,
Eunice Kekana, welcomed all participants and said
the week-long sports festival could rival the National
Arts Festival in Makhanda.
Martin Bekker, the owner of title sponsor the
Royal St Andrews Hotel, was emotional at the
opening, saying he had prepared a speech but that
Kekana had “messed it up for me”.
“My dream for Port Alfred is to expose as many
people as possible, nationally and internationally, to
Port Alfred, so that it’s not only a place to drive
through and place on the map,” Bekker said.
“I’m extremely overwhelmed by the growth this
event has achieved since the start. From the first
event, which was very local, we now have national
and international participation – who would have
thought it possible?”
Both he and Sunshine Coast Tourism chairman
Rick Pryce said the event had been a boon for local
accommodation providers.
“We wish all competitors a fantastic and safe
event, and please experience the fantastic
hospitality our town offers,” Bekker said.
The keynote address was given by Mandla
Mabece, CEO of the Ugu South Coast Development
Agency, who said: “Port Alfred, you’ve done very
good in a short space of time.”
He said his dream was to see such coastal events
taking place “from Kowie to Kosi Bay”.
“If Port Alfred can do it, Margate can do it,”
Mabece said.
“Mr Bekker, you committed for five years. Now I
hear you committed for another three years. If you
go beyond from your business to doing social good,
I can understand you become emotional about it –
you’re invested in it.”
In his closing remarks, BS Sports CEO and Amanzi
Challenge founder Sxeaks Nkwinti said the Amanzi
Challenge was the only event in South Africa where
one would find the World Surfing League, the
national rubber duck races, SA Bodyboarding
Champs, an open water one-mile swim and an 8km
trail run taking place at the same event.
The semi-finalists in the men’s and women’s
events and the finalists in the junior men’s and
women’s events at the Royal St Andrews Hotel Port
Alfred Surf Classic were decided in wild conditions
at East Beach on Tuesday.
Kommetjie-based teenager Eli Beukes relegated
Beyrick de Vries of uMhlanga, the standout
PSIRA: 1241091 SAIDSA: 890
performer on day one of the competition, to the
runner-up spot. Both competitors advanced to the
semifinals while third and fourth placed Shane
Sykes (Salt Rock) and Saxton Randall (Durban) were
eliminated from the event.
Beukes went on to reach the final of the Junior
Men’s event later in the day when he finished
second behind Thomas Lindhorst (East London) in
the first of the Men’s JQS semifinals.
Slade Prestwich (Durban) produced arguably the
d ay ’s best performance in the second quarter-final,
advancing to a matchup with Beukes, De Vries and
the runner-up in the second quarter-final, 2018 WSL
Africa Junior Men’s champion Luke Slijpen (Hout
B ay ) .
Zoe Steyn (East London) put on a spectacular
performance to advance in both the Women’s and
Junior Women’s events. The goofy-footer is the lone
South African in the Women’s semifinals and faced
strong competition from the international contingent
including Lucy Campbell (UK), Sol Aguirre (Peru)
and Ariane Ochoa (Spain).
Japan’s Minami Nonaka, fresh off her double
victory in PE last Saturday, was joined by
compatriots Shino Matsuda, Ren Hashimoto and
Julie Nishimoto in the Women’s semifinals.
Ceara Knight (Kommetjie) solidified the form she
displayed when reaching her maiden Women’s JQS
final in PE by edging out Nishimoto in the semis on
Tuesday to book her spot in a second consecutive
final on Wednesday. She took on fellow countrywoman
Steyn, and Japan’s Matsuda and Nonaka.
The Thunder Cat Rubber Duck racing begins with
time trials today and tomorrow, with the actual races
taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
Other attractions include fencing, tumbling and
gymnastics displays at the beach.
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