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HONOURING CECILIA MAKIWANE - PAGE 3
MYSTERY BOAT STILL STRANDED
PAGE 2
Teen shows kind heart
SIVENATHI GOSA
After undergoing five heart
operations by the time
she was 11, four of which
were open-heart surgeries,
Unakho Ntshintshi, 15, is
dedicating her time to creating
awareness and helping others
with the same condition.
Ntshintshi is helping raise
awareness on the importance of
dental care for children like her
with complex congenital heart
defects (CHD/CCHD) through
the BRUSH TO LIVE
#CHDISREAL initiative,
supported by the TEAMLEE28
Fo u n d a t i o n .
Ntshintshi was born with
CCHD, which includes
defective vessels, such as her
double outlet right ventricle
where her aorta connects to the
right ventricle instead of the left.
She also has a hole in her
ventricular septum (wall).
In addition to raising
awareness about her condition,
Ntshintshi also recently donated
a wheelchair to Mdantsane
resident Liyolisa Makhohliso,
15-year-old born with heart defect donates wheelchair to girl
HELPING HAND: Unakho Ntshintshi, standing in front in red t-shirt, who was born with a congenital heart defect donates a
wheelchair to Liyolisa Makhohliso, seated, who has a heart defect and multiple organon hydatid cysts Picture: SUPPLIED
who has both CCHD, as well
as multiple organ hydatid cysts.
“During our cardiac clinic at
Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in
December last year, one of our
‘CHD warriors’ asked my mom
if she can get her a new
wh e e l ch a i r.
“My mom called me and
told me the news.
“I looked at her beautiful
smile and eyes that are full of
hope, so as a big sister I felt the
need to help although I didn’t
know how,” Ntshintshi said.
Along with her mother,
Noxolo Ntshintshi, a nurse at
Cecilia Makiwane Hospital’s
neo-natal ICU ward, Ntshintshi
hosts awareness talks at Cecilia
Makiwane and Frere Hospital,
where they hand out
toothbrushes and toothpaste to
children with CHD.
Speaking to The GO!,
Ntshintshi said few people
knew about CHD and the
struggles children with CHD
went through.
She said their parents also
often did not have a support
system, making it very difficult.
Family still
homeless two
years after fire
DESMOND COETZEE
When his shack in the Acorn
Valley informal settlement was
destroyed by a fire two
years ago, Elgin Steenkamp
never imagined the struggle he
and his family would face.
The GO! & Express
previously reported (“We lost
everything in the fire”, May 31,
2018) that Steenkamp’s shack
had burnt down while he and
his family were out, destroying
their belongings, food and
important documents.
“While at work replacing old
carpets at a home in Extension 5
my phone rang, with someone
informing me about the disaster
at my home. My son came
running to us with tears
streaming down his face, and on
our return home we found
officials of Buffalo City
metropolitan fire department
busy extinguishing the fire.
“But it was already too late
to save some of our items,” said
Steenkamp.
His wife, Debra, took two of
their children and went to stay
with family in Breidbach,
leaving her eldest son with her
husband to look for shelter.
“It was painful to leave my
husband and son in Acorn
Valley but I didn’t have much
choice as there was only space
for me and two kids,” she said.
Steenkamp said area
committee member Tully
Winnaar was very supportive,
and was the one who had called
❝ We ask for water from
residents across the street
and relieve ourselves in the
bush as there are no toilet
facilities here
the fire department.
Winnaar reported the matter
to ward councillor Sixolisiwe
Ntsasela to try and access
disaster relief for the family.
“I have all the respect for
Winnaar who has been trying
her level best in assisting us in
this unfortunate situation.
“Sadly I cannot say the same
STILL WAITING: Elgin Steenkamp, who lost his shack to fire in 2018, has not received help. Picture: DESMOND COETZEE
about our councillor, whom we
struggled to find at her office
after numerous visits,”
Steenkamp said.
“South African National
Civic Organisation (Sanco)
branch executive members also
regularly visited us and really
took up our fight with relevant
stakeholders, but to no avail as
there were only empty promises
m a d e .”
Sanco ward 44 branch
secretary Stacey Gosling said
they had brought the matter in
writing to the attention of ANC
constituency head Xolile
Nqatha, and were invited to
make submissions, but the
excercise proved fruitless.
The family has since erected
themselves a shack on the banks
of the Yellowwoods River in the
bush near Breidbach.
“We ask for water from
residents across the street and
relieve ourselves in the bush as
there are no toilet facilities here.
“All hopes of getting a roof
over our heads have vanished
and our kids are living with
family members in Breidbach.”

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We l l n e s s
workshop
for more
mindful life
Classes already fully booked
SIVENATHI GOSA
Soul Essence Wellness will
be hosting therapeutic
sessions and workshops
along with yoga classes and
wellness retreats at the East
London Surf Lifesaving Club on
S a t u r d ay.
The event aims to inspire
people to live a more abundant,
mindful, consciously aware and
peaceful life.
Soul Essence owner Kayleigh
Weyer said well-being for the
body, mind and spirit and stress
management were the biggest
inspirations behind their event.
“I will lead a 90-minute
Vinyasa yoga class for
Abundance incorporating a
specialised sequence where the
body moves with the flow of the
breath.
Kim Hewitt, owner of
s u c c e s s & c o l o u r, will lead an
interactive workshop focusing
on positive perspectives and
intentions, embracing selfnourishment
and selfforgiveness,
lifting limiting
belief patterns and acting from a
place of love to create a more
peaceful internal world.
“The Earth Forest will be
supplying delicious wholefood,
plant-based meals and juices to
all the participants,” said Weyer.
Speaking to the GO!, Weyer
said they were fully booked,
with 20 participants for this
event, some who currently
practice yoga, and some who
have no experience at all.
“Our events are usually
suited for all levels unless
specifically stated for certain
workshops. This is our fifth
event like this since last July.”
For more information, visit
the Soul Essence Wellness
Facebook page.
NIGHT LIGHTS: A beautiful contrast of colours as dusk falls in Vincent Picture: MILIND CHITNIS
Workshop for teachers to help disciple children
MATTHEW FIELD
Bible Centred Ministries will
hold their annual Children’s
Workers Conference at First City
Baptist Church, Southernwood,
from Friday January 24 to
Saturday January 25.
The conference is aimed at
people who are looking to work
with children and is open to all
churches, teachers, pastors and
educare/creche workers.
Workshops will cover topics
such as: preparing a Bible
lesson, working with children
with disabilities, working with
pre-teens and more.
“Our aim is to strengthen the
existing ministries of the
ch u rch ,” organiser Pat Govender
said. “Our investment is in the
people that God has called to
serve our children and in doing
so at this conference, they will
go back and impact their
communities.
“2.2. billion children in the
PAT GOVENDER
world need Jesus.
“What we do and where we
are can make a huge difference
in reaching and discipling
t h e m .”
Registration starts at 4pm on
Friday and is R100 per person.
The conference then begins
at 6pm on Friday and runs until
4.30pm on Saturday.
For more information,
contact Govender at
patgbcm@gmail.com or 083-
387-7194.
STILL STRANDED: The Sea-Queen remains stranded at Sunrise-on-Sea two months after it first washed ashore Picture: MATTHEW FIELD
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Mystery boat still stranded months later
MATTHEW FIELD
A mysterious boat which washed up
at Sunrise-on-Sea in November is
still stranded on the beach two
months later.
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Go!&Express
reported ('Boardwalk broken near
mystery boat', November 28 2019)
that the red Stingray inflatable,
named Sea-Queen, washed up on
the beach last year where it has lain
since.
According to an anonymous
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resident, attempts to retrieve the
boat at the time led to the
destruction of large parts of the
board-walk, although this has since
been repaired.
The boat, however, continues to
fall apart. When the GO! first
arrived, it noted that a number of
parts had been stripped off by
looters.
On the second visit, the boat
EAST
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W E AT H E R
Temperatures in East London
look set to be mostly pleasant over
the weekend, although humidity
levels are likely to remain high.
Morning rain is expected on
Thursday but it will dry out by lunch
time.
Otherwise, the rest of the day
will remain overcast with a
maximum temperature of 24°C and
a moderate 25km/h wind blowing
from the south-west.
The temperature will drop down
was in an even worse condition.
Not only had more pieces been
removed, but the central tower had
been completely ripped off and was
left standing next to the boat. Some
residents allege that the boat
belongs to the department of
environmental affairs although the
GO! was unable to obtain a
comment from department
spokesperson Albi Modise.
to 21°C on Friday and is
accompanied by rain through-out
the day.
Wind speeds remain stable
although it now switches to the
southeast.
The rain will be gone by the time
Saturday rolls around along with
most of the clouds.
The temperature rises to a warm
26°C while a fresh north-easterly
will blow through at 32km/h.
Temperatures remain stable on
Sunday, although there is a slight
increase in cloud cover.
The wind switches all the way
back to the southwest and slows
down to a moderate 22km/h.

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PROUD TRADITION:
Author’s debut novel on
gender-based violence
The Daily Dispatch celebrated its 122nd anniversary of its current form last Sunday. While it
is true that it began life as the East London Dispatch and Shipping Mercantile Gazette on
September 10 1872, it was officially reorganised as an East London-based daily newspaper
under the current title on January 5 1898 by then-editor Will Crosby. Above is the original
building which housed the Dispatch, on the corner of Caxton and Cambridge Streets. Today,
the newspaper operates out of its new offices on the corner of Quenera Drive and St Helena
Road in Beacon Bay Picture: FILE
SIVENATHI GOSA
Local resident Sibaphiwe
Ndlela published his first book,
N o ku t h u l a ’s Story, recently.
The book took Ndlela three
months to complete and is
about a girl named Nokuthula
wh o ’s life begins to collapse
after her father’s death.
Ndlela, who started writing
16 years ago, was inspired by
his late sister who was an artist.
“My sister could draw
pictures which narrated a story
without any words.
“A year after she passed, I
wanted to continue with her
legacy and I tried very hard to
draw and tell stories by only
using pictures, but I wasn’t as
good as her.
“So I had to come up with
another plan,” he said.
Ndlela then discovered his
talent for writing, winning
awards in a number of
poetry competitions he entered.
Ndlela then started
challenging his self-held
narrative and ventured into
public speaking, where his
main focus is to convey the
message about gender-based
violence (GBV) to young men.
“I believe society is very
reactive, we tend to take action
on something when it has
occurred, instead of preventing
i t ,” he said.
“The main inspiration
behind writing my book was to
take the whole perspective of
gender-based violence and put
it into writing, to show society
that there are men out there
who are willing to fight this
GBV epidemic,” he said.
Remembering SA’s first
black professional nurse
MATTHEW FIELD
Tuesday January 7 marked an
important historical anniversary
for the Eastern Cape and SA as a
wh o l e .
On that day in 1908, Cecilia
Makiwane was registered as the
first black professional nurse in
the country.
Makiwane was born at the
MacFarlane Mission in the
Victoria district of Alice in
1880.
As the daughter of a teacher
and minister, she started
receiving an education before
she even started school.
She later graduated from
Lovedale Girl’s School with a
t e a ch e r ’s certificate before
enrolling for nursing training at
Lovedale College in 1903.
After completing the threeyear
course, she was sent to
Butterworth Hospital for further
training in preparation of the
TRIBUTE: A commemorative
stamp featuring Cecilia
Makiwane, released in 1982
Picture: FILE
Colonial Medical Council
examination.
She wrote her final
examination on December 19
1907 and was registered as SA’s
first black professional nurse the
next year.
After taking part in what is
considered to be the first
wo m e n ’s led anti-pass
campaign in 1912, she returned
to Lovedale Hospital, where she
served for many years.
She eventually was granted
leave for ill health and, in 1919,
she passed away at the age of 39
in Thaba ‘Nchu in the Free State.
Makiwane continues to be
remembered today.
A statue of her was erected
outside Lovedale Hospital in
1977 and that same year, the
Mdantsane Hospital was
renamed as the Cecilia
Makiwane Hospital.
The hospital underwent
extensive refurbishment and
was officially re-opened in
2017.
The government also
introduced the Cecilia
Makiwane Nurse’s Recognition
Award for healthcare
professionals in 2002.

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Church leads clean-up initiative
Members put festivities aside to work
DESMOND COETZEE
While many community
members spent quality
time with their familes
during the festive season, members of
the Lighthouse Church in Acorn
Valley rolled up their sleeves and
embarked on a clean-up operation
instead.
In a bid to keep their community
clean and hygienic, a group of about
30 church members under the
leadership of Apostle Lester Mopp
picked up trash around the church
building and surrounding area,
collecting about 250kg of refuse in
three hours.
According to Mopp, it was not the
first time they had become involved in
such an operation and he believes
that initiatives like this are a key
ingredient to bringing happiness to
those living in the community.
“The operation forms part of our
social welfare projects and these
efforts by the church help unite
communities, inspire deeds of
humanity, motivate and encourage
change in our areas,” he said.
“It was also frustrating to notice the
community is ignorant and purposely
using the area next to our church
building as a dumping site, whereas
the municipal truck is coming every
week to collect garbage.”
Mopp said as a church, they were
worried about their area because
nothing was being done to address
certain social ills facing the
c o m m u n i t y.
“The children, instead of going
forward, they are actually going
backwards, judging from the poor
results on their school reports,” he
said.
Community member Kaylene
Cumming applauded the church for
the initiative and pleaded with
residents to take full ownership of
their area.
“Thumbs up to Apostle Mopp and
his congregation for taking the
initiative in cleaning our community
as there is no-one from BCM
deployed to clean our area, which is a
serious concern,” Cumming said.
“We only see them once in five
ye a r s and that is when you know the
elections day is around the corner, so I
humbly call on our residents to keep
or community clean and tidy.”
DIRT BUSTERS: Members of the Lighthouse Church in Acorn Valley embarked on a clean-up operation in the
community during the festive period Picture: DESMOND COETZEE
King business owner gives
back to his community
DESMOND COETZEE
King William’s Town Dhaysons Kwikspar owner Peter
Dhaya donated a total of 50 food parcels to ten
denominations in and around the town last Saturday.
The handing-over ceremony was made at the
Hilltop AFM Ministries in Breidbach.
Dhaya said the project was an annual event.
“We just wanted to give back to the communities for
their overwhelming support over the years. It also forms
part of our social responsibility programme where we
aim to bring smiles to the needy people and charity
organisations within our communities,” said Dhaya.
Calvary Way Ministries leader John Brown was over
the moon about the gesture and thanked Dhaya for the
much-needed donation to the needy within the
communities.
“The donation will bring relief to many poor
families, especially at this time of the year, and our
GIVING BACK: King William’s Town businessman
Peter Dhaya donated 50 food parcels to the needs
last weekend Picture: SUPPLIED
prayers go out to the Dhaysons owner and his family tht
they have a prosperous New Year,” Brown said.
“May the good Lord bless their business to grow
from strength to strength.”
KING WILLIAM’S TOWN
King residents shouldn’t let the early rain
fool them – this weekend is going to be a
hot one.
Rain is expected to last throughout all
of Thursday, with a maximum temperature
of 22°C and a moderate 22km/h wind
coming from the south-west.
The temperature drops to 18°C on
Friday, while the rain continues unabated.
Th e r e ’s a slight switch in wind direction
to the south-east, while the wind speed
increases to 25km/h.
Th e r e ’s a drastic shift in wind direction
on Saturday, with the wind now blowing in
from the north-east at a fresh 32km/h.
This wind will blow the rain and most
of the clouds away, while the temperature
shoots up to 28°C.
Temperatures remain unchanged on
Sunday, with light sun-showers expected
throughout the day. The wind switches
back to the south and drops to 18km/h.

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Better, open layout for new SPCA shop
GO REPORTER
The popular EL SPCA charity
shop at 34C Vincent Road,
opposite Ideal Homes, will
open their doors to a r e va m p e d
store with plenty of new stock
on Saturday, January 11.
Beginning 2020 on such a
high note will boost the
fundraising efforts of the local
SPCA, which will benefit many
animals.
The revamping was an act of
love, with acting general
manager Susan Holmes, a
qualified civil engineer, and her
son Jarryd spending their
summer break between
December 23 2019 and January
Mother and son, along with helpers, revamp store as act of love
5 refurbishing it to provide an
open, airy, friendly and noncluttered
look.
“The shop was very
cramped, dusty, stuffy and
cluttered, much like a rabbit
wa r r e n ,” Holmes said.
She added that some of the
shelves were too high for clients
to see what was for sale, while
others had difficulty finding
articles in confined areas.
The aisles were also
confined and the book area was
too small and cluttered.
Holmes said customers
could now expect more space
and an easier shopping
experience.
The shop has been divided
into sections including a library
area with a chair, a proper
clothes area and a less cluttered
open window display.
The friendly shop team of
Bianca and Margaret will
welcome you at the shop
between 9am to 3.45pm,
Monday to Friday, and Saturday
from 8.30 to 1pm.
The shop is not open on
public holidays.
“The SPCA Charity Shop
remains one of the main
fundraising mechanisms for the
EL SPCA as a registered nonprofit
organisation committed to
animal rescue, animal welfare
and preventing animal cruelty,”
Holmes said.
“The shop is very reliant on
donations from the public and
welcomes any donations of preloved
or new goods including
books, clothing, crockery,
games, jewellery, music,
ornaments, paintings, toys,
sports equipment, musical
instruments, kitchen appliances,
home and office furniture.”
Holmes said the EL SPCA
would like to thank the public
for their ongoing support and
contributions; and would
appreciate any volunteers who
can spare a few hours and assist
with re-stocking shelves.
“Sadly, the festive season
sees an increase in admissions
at the sanctuary and this places
a huge burden on already
stretched resources and any
donations of food, blankets and
animal toys can either be
dropped off at the sanctuary at
260 Main Road, Amalinda, or at
the charity shop.”
Holmes thanked her son for
all his time and hard work with
the revamp, committee member
Mary White for the donation of
paint and Build It Amalinda for
the donation of the metal
display shelves.
“To the SPCA’s 2020 New
Year elves, committee member
Shaun Petzer and Marius, a
huge woof and meow for the
extra hands on January 4 and
5 to ensure all the finishing
touches were done, and lastly to
Margaret and Bianca for the
packing of stock before the
revamp and the re-stocking of
the shelves for the grand reo
p e n i n g ,” Holmes said.
For queries contact Susan or
Margaret on 043-745-1441.
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Back to school tips to help transition
MATTHEW FIELD
For many children in the BCM
area, next Wednesday is a tragic
one. I am referring, of course, to
the official start of the new
school year.
The sudden transition from
the carefree laziness of the
December holidays to the rigid
discipline of school can be
rather jarring and even a little
difficult for many pupil.
However, there are ways to
ease the pain of returning to
school and I will go over some
of them below.
The first thing pupils should
work on is their sleeping
patterns.
During the holidays, it’s fun
to stay up really late and then
sleep through the next morning,
but for obvious reasons that
wo n ’t cut it during the term.
Poor sleeping habits will
affect your ability to concentrate
in class and make the days drag
on far longer than they should.
Pupils should get into the
habit of going to bed early a few
days before the term starts so
that their body has a chance to
adjust to the new schedule.
Yo u ’ll find it makes a big
difference once you start.
And speaking of schedules,
you should make sure to
memorise yours.
Few things are worse than
getting lost on your first day
because you have no idea
where you’re meant to be.
Make sure to write your
daily schedule down
somewhere safe and keep it
close by so you always know
what classes and activities
yo u ’re supposed to be at.
Finally, make extra sure that
you have everything you’ll need
before you arrive.
Most schools provide a
handy checklist of required
stationery ahead of time so
make sure to double-check it
carefully and stock up on
whatever you need.
The sooner the better,
since much like Christmas
shopping, the lines at your local
stationers will get longer the
closer to the opening date you
leave it.
STAY SHARP: Make sure your stationery list is complete
before you go back to school. Picture: FILE

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CLASS ACT: The proud
Merrifield matric class of 2019
who excelled with a 100% pass
rate Picture: SUPPLIED
PRIZE WINNER: S h a ro n ’s Art School’s Marin Vine shows off
her work, depicting the Chinese New Year, that won an award
at the 50th World School Children’s Art Exhibition held in the
People’s Republic of China recently Picture: SUPPLIED
COLOURFUL CREATION:
Charlee Vaudrey from Sharon’s
Art School recently won a bronze
medal at the 50th World School
Children's Art Exhibition which is
held annually in the People’s
Republic of China. Charlee drew
a picture of herself in her
favourite clothes P i c t u re :
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CENTENARY BABY
More water
woes for BCM
Dam levels drop further in ongoing drought
AMAZING MILESTONE: Julia Koni Mooi and her family celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday
in Beacon Bay. From left, are Awonke Swapi, Linda Mooi, Julia Koni Mooi, Minentle Swapi,
Mbalentle Swapi and Ovayo Moss Picture: SUPPLIED
Take a magical musical
tour through the decades
AMANDA NANO
Rehearsals are underway for the
upcoming Wizards of
Br oadway, which will grace the
Guild Theatre stage for one
night only on January 18.
Written, produced and
directed by talented local
Daniel Anderson, the show
promises to take audiences on a
tour through past decades.
“There are lots of pieces and
I love each one,” Anderson said.
“One that sticks out for me is
Some Enchanted Evening from
theatre music composer Richard
Rodgers, who produced the
music for Sound of Music.”
He added that extensive
research on song choice was
made to ensure the show would
delight the audience.
Anderson will be joined on
stage by piano maestro Daniel
Brodie and vocalist Hannah
M o e r dy k .
“Daniel and Hannah are
some of my closest friends and
we share a love and chemistry
for this type of music.
“They are extremely talented
THEATRE STARS: From left, Daniel Anderson and Hannah
Moerdyk perform at ‘The Wizards of Broadway’ in August
2018 Picture: AMANDA NANO
and it is an absolute privilege to
work with them, not to mention
that we are on the same page in
terms of work ethic,” he added.
The last Wizards of
Br oadway show took place in
August 2018 while the trio were
at Stirling High School.
The programme includes a
wide variety of music that is
sure to take young and old on
an emotional roller-coaster.
The show starts 7.30pm.
Tickets are available through
Computicket at R120 for adults
and R100 for children.
DYING OF THIRST: An empty dam in Adelaide, one of the many towns in the Eastern Cape to
succumb to Day Zero as the drought continues Picture: RANDELL ROSKRUGE
MATTHEW FIELD
Dam levels across the
province have dropped
even further as what is
being called the most persistent
drought since 2015 and one of
the worst in the country’s history
continues unabated.
All dams in the BCM area
have seen a decrease in levels,
with only Gubu Dam currently
above 50%.
Bridle Drift Dam remains at
40.4%, with no change from its
status last week, Gubu dropped
to 57.1%, Nahoon is at 44.1%,
Rooikrans is at a frighteningly
low 20.9% and Wriggleswade is
now 31.6% full.
All dams are significantly
lower now than in the same
period in 2019.
The biggest annual drop is
Wriggleswade, which was 88%
full in January 2019.
The dire water shortage has
led to the Eastern Cape being
declared a disaster area, with
premier Oscar Mabuyane
saying at least R600m was
needed for drought relief in the
interim.
Many towns in the province
have also already hit Day Zero,
where all available water is
completely used up.
At the same time, local food
supply is being put under
serious strain as crops whither
and livestock die of thirst.
BCM has implemented Stage
Three water restrictions and has
urged residents to save water
wherever possible.
BIRD WATCHING
FEATHERY FRIEND: A kingfisher pays a visit to Beacon Bay Picture: MIKE WILLIAMS

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Dose of fantasy, action
from ‘The Witcher’
MATTHEW FIELD
The latest Netflix original
series to come out is The
W i t c h e r, releasing only
last month and seeking to fill
that gaping dragon-shaped hole
left in our hearts following the
finale of Game of Thrones b a ck
in May.
The show is an adaptation of
Polish author Andrzej
S a p k ow s k i ’s book series of the
same name which has also
inspired a series of critically
acclaimed video-games.
Strong resemblance to ‘GoT’
Having neither read the
books or played the games, I
can’t really tell if it’s a good
adaptation or not, but thankfully
it stands pretty well on its own.
The main character is Geralt
of Rivia, played by Henry Cavill,
a magically enhanced mutant
living in the medieval-fantasy
world of “The Continent” wh o
makes a living killing monsters
for gold.
He is pulled from his selfimposed
isolation, however,
after meeting with young
princess Ciri (Freya Allan) and
the devilish sorceress Yennefer
of Vengerberg, and finds himself
having to pick sides as war
looms on the horizon.
As I said in the introduction,
the series feels a lot like a Game
of Thrones spin-off which is
rather ironic since Sapkowski’s
first book actually predates
George RR Martin’s Songs of Ice
and Fire by three whole years.
Which isn’t to say it’s bad,
mind you. I certainly enjoyed it
and the action scenes with
C av i l l ’s creative sword-play are
truly brilliant.
At the same time, though, if
you swap a few names here and
there, you could easily pass it off
as a GoT side-project.
Still, if you’re aching for
some gritty high-fantasy action
drama, you could certainly do a
lot worse.
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Saturday from 1.30pm. All
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Saturday in front of the
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Call Glenda 082-714-3390.
● Narcotics Anonymous, for
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● Rob and Linda will be
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every Saturday. All training
sessions are free and practise
equipment (mallets etc) are
available on the day. All
welcome. Contact Linda 083-
579-4085 for more info.
S U N DAY
● Narcotics Anonymous at
Buffalo Flats Primary School, 84
Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats.
Starts at 7pm. Call 083-900-
6962.
● Enjoy free miniature train
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082-355-5445, or with regards
to the Flea Market, contact
Fiona on 082-8748-214.
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● The East London group of
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at
the Catholic Church Hall,
Quigney at 7pm. Call Pieter,
082-094-0959.
● AA Kayser’s Beach at the
Chapel Hall at 7.30pm. Call
082-714-9400.
● Narcotics Anonymous at
United Reformed Church,
Abdurman Road, Parkside.
Starts at 6pm. Call 083-900-
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Pipe Band meets on Tuesdays.
Call Robert on 082-897-8571 or
Stephen on 082-560-0247.
● Al Anon family group meets
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078-628-6311.
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Bridge every Tuesday and/or
Saturday at 1.15pm at the Berea
Gardens dining hall. Call Jean
on 043-735-4893.
● Scottish dancing classes held
from 4pm to 5.30pm at Ham’s
Club, Selborne. Call Nookie,
043-726-1100.
● Beacon Bay bridge club,
social bridge every Tuesday and
Friday 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Meet
at the Eden Worship Centre, 10
Coad Road, Beacon Bay. Call
Olga on 083-650-6653 or
Heather on 043-748-1465.
● AA Cambridge group meets
at the Methodist Church at
7.30pm. Call Jumbo on 043-
741-3685.
● Narcotics Anonymous meets
every Tuesday at 7pm at 7
Hebbes Street, Cambridge
Baptist Church. Call Peter on
082-094-0959.
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family and friends affected by
someone else’s addiction, meets
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A prayer for children and their parents
REFLECTIONS
Charles Beningfield
I have printed this beautiful
supplication several times over
the years since I first heard it read
to parents of a Queen’s College
matric class at a valedictory
assembly many years ago by a
great former headmaster, Dudley
S ch r o e d e r.
I would now like to dedicate
it again to all those moms and
dads who will soon be sending
their children out into a
tumultuous world to fend for
t h e m s e l ve s .
“Build me a son” by General
Douglas MacArthur
Build me a son O Lord, who
will be strong enough to know
when he is weak;
and brave enough to face
himself when he is afraid;
one who will be proud and
unbending in honest defeat,
but humble and gentle in
v i c t o r y.
Build me a son whose
wishbone will not be where his
backbone should be;
a son who will know Thee
and that
To know himself is the
foundation stone of all true
k n ow l e d g e .
Lead him, I pray, not in the
paths of ease and comfort,
but under the stress and spur
of difficulties and challenge.
Here let him learn to stand up
in the storm,
here let him learn
compassion for those who fail.
Build me a son whose heart
will be clean and whose goals
will be high,
a son who will master himself
before he seeks to master other
men;
one who will learn to laugh,
yet never forget how to weep;
who will reach far into the
future, yet never forget the past.
And after all these things are
his,
I pray enough for a sense of
h u m o u r,
and that he may always be
serious,
yet never take himself too
s e r i o u s l y.
Give him a touch of humility
so that he may always remember
the simplicity of true
greatness,
the open mind of true
wisdom
and the meekness of true
strength.
Then I, his father, will dare to
wh i s p e r,
“I have not lived in vain”
Life comes full circle
BIG DRINKERS: Washing machines are one of the biggest
sources of water wastage in the average household
How to go the extra
mile to save water
MATTHEW FIELD
For those who followed us throughout last year, you would have
noticed a number of articles dealing with the ongoing water crisis
that is gripping the Eastern Cape.
Thanks to the crippling drought, the accelerating climate crisis
and poor infrastructure maintenance, the province is running out of
water fast, with some towns have already reached Day Zero.
If consumption continues at its current rate, we may all be in this
boat, and that is why one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to try
reduce my personal water consumption as much as possible, going
beyond what is required by BCM’s Stage Three restrictions.
I’ve written before about some of the small ways people can save
water in their households – fixing leaks, installing water tanks etc.
These are all good things to do and go a long way to saving water
but suppose, like me, you want to go even further?
Over the holidays, I looked at my personal
water usage and found two key areas where I
think I use the most water: bathing and washing
clothes.
Let’s start with bathing.
Relax, I’m not about to tell you to only bath
once a week.
What I am going to tell you is to switch to
only showering and to use a bucket to catch the
grey water that can be used to flush toilets and
so on.
You can also use it as a handy gauge of just
how much water you use each time you shower.
After swimming pools and gardening, I’d say
washing machines are the biggest source of
water wastage in the average household.
I did a bit of searching and according to what
I was able to find, most washing machines can
use up to 100l of water per cycle.
Even supposedly eco-friendly models can
use between 50 and 90l.
When you remember that higher-stage
restrictions, which we are certainly heading
towards, limit households to just 150l of water
per person per day, doing your laundry suddenly
eats up a massive chunk of your water budget.
Thankfully, there is a solution and even
better, it’s Proudly South African.
Rather than using a traditional washing
machine, those looking to save as much water
as possible can instead use the South Africanmade
WonderWash.
It’s basically a hand-cranked bucket that uses
rotation and high pressure to clean your clothes
while using only 1l of water per load.
While it’s certainly eco-friendly, it’s biggest
drawback is its limited capacity.
From the reviews I’ve seen, the device only
seems to have enough space for a day or two’s
worth of laundry from a single person – t wo
shirts, undergarments, socks and pants.
As a final honourable mention, your
dishwasher is actually the most eco-friendly
way to wash dishes – modern models can use as
little as 3l of water per load, making them even
more efficient than hand-washing.
The FIFA World Cup, hosted in
SA in 2010, was a highlight of
magnificent proportions for this
c o u n t r y.
National spirit peaked and a
very powerful sense of unity
prevailed as preoccupation with
our many national challenges
faded for those idyllic weeks.
One of the very catchy and
symbolic practices that
channeled the captivating vibe
was the “make the circle bigger”
rallying call that appealed to so
m a ny.
That all-inclusive and vibrant
circle of support was but one
application of this universally
omnipotent geometric shape of
unequaled significance on our
planet.
It makes perfect sense that
literature abounds with
powerful references to the
mighty role played by circles in
the affairs of man and life such
as:
“Circles, like the soul, are
neverending and turn round and
round without a stop.” - Ralph
Waldo Emerson
“A circle is the reflection of
eternity. It has no beginning and
it has no end - and if you put
several circles over each other,
then you get a spiral.” - Maynard
James Keenan
THINK
ABOUT IT
Roy Hewett
Family and friendship circles
play a fundamental role in the
very fabric of all societies.
King Arthur’s knights chose
the shape of their table for its
utilitarian advantage and
recognition of the equal
importance of all members.
Most planets, for all intents
and purposes, appear to have
the same appearance.
The hands of early clocks
and watches form a circle in
their time-keeping movements
and the list just goes on.
One of the most influential
discoveries by man was the
wheel, the shape that spawned
most forms of transport, and
drove the cogs and bearings of
the first Industrial Revolution.
The wheels of discovery,
innovation and development
have evolved remarkably, and
our species is making significant
strides into the Fourth Industrial
Revolution (4IR).
And still the circle plays its
inevitable role.
But the significance of
circles goes far beyond the mere
pursuits of man.
Most of us don’t fully
comprehend the “bigger
picture” of the forces at work
referred to in:
“The whole universe is based
on rhythms. Everything happens
in circles, in spirals.” - John
Hartford
“Even the seasons form a
great circle in their changing,
and always come back again to
where they were. The life of a
person is a circle from
childhood to childhood, and so
it is in everything where power
m ove s .” - Black Elk
As we complete the circle of
this discourse, it seems fitting to
consider and record the views
of two of the most highly
regarded observers of life, and
commentators on the human
condition.
And it is apt and essential
that the focus is on nature, the
understanding and health of
which will inescapably
determine how long our species
will remain a part of the circle:
“Our life is an
apprenticeship to the truth that
around every circle another can
be drawn; that there is no end in
nature, but every end is a
beginning, and under every
deep a lower deep opens.”-
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A human being is a part of
the whole called by us universe,
a part limited in time and space.
“He experiences himself, his
thoughts and feeling as
something separated from the
rest, a kind of optical delusion of
his consciousness.
“This delusion is a kind of
prison for us, restricting us to
our personal desires and to
affection for a few persons
nearest to us.
“Our task must be to free
ourselves from this prison by
widening our circle of
compassion to embrace all
living creatures and the whole
of nature in its beauty.” - Albert
Einstein
It seems that the rallying call,
“make the circle bigger”, has a
far more significant relevance to
mankind than intended by those
fervent SA supporters of the
2010 Soccer World Cup.

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Police cracking
down on shebeens
Increase in illegal alcohol sales leading to spike in crime
THEMBELA NDLUMBINI
and MATTHEW FIELD
Police in Zwelitsha are
leading a crackdown
on taverns and
shebeens following
complaints raised by the local
Community Policing Forum
(CPF) recently.
One resident, who asked
to remain anonymous, said
that the increase in illegal
alcohol sales had led to more
crime in the area and this
was affecting both adults
Any given morning is a healthier one
with moringa invited into one’s diet.
Green moringa powder, capsules
and drinks can be found at health shops
and some pharmacies.
Moringa is derived from the leaves,
pods and bark of the moringa tree.
This loving tree grows well in Africa,
including SA.
Originally from Asia, moringa has
been used for many years both
medicinally and as a food supplement.
For anyone wanting to boost their
nutrient intake, just adding one
teaspoon of moringa powder a day into
one’s diet can have a very noticeable
effect.
This plant is a super supplier of all
essential amino acids, as well as being
high in iron and calcium.
It is a superb source of antioxidants,
while helping regulate blood sugar
levels and even hormone levels.
Overall, the benefits it adds to a
person’s well-being often exceeds
BIRD’S-EYE VIEW
and children.
“Our government must
take full consideration
[of this problem] not only
during the festive season but
during the rest of the year
t o o ,” they said.
SAPS provincial
spokesperson Brigadier
Tembinkosi Kinana said the
police were aware of these
issues and were taking the
necessary steps.
“We have no problem
with the owners of the
shebeens and taverns.
Moringa - a green
feel-good super-food
FOOD HEALTH
Anastacia Sampson
“Our problem comes
when they don’t obey
instructions or do not follow
the proper opening and
closing times,” Kinana said.
“There are children who
are allowed to enter these
shebeens and buy liquor and
cigarettes without being
s t o p p e d .”
Kinana also said that
shebeens and taverns not
closing on time lead to
increased public drunkeness
which in turn, lead to a
spike in crime, especially in
expectations. It is even said to enhance
breast milk production in mothers.
Admittedly, this green stuff does not
have the most appealing taste.
On the other hand, this means one
can be innovative and add it to
smoothies, oatmeal, lattes or soups to
disguise its taste.
Mix it into healthy muffin mixtures or
the early hours of the
morning.
“This is a big problem we
are facing as police and we
are continuing to watch with
sharp eyes, not just in
Zwelitsha but the whole
p r ov i n c e .
“We hold meetings every
month with the owners and
shebeens and taverns, along
with other affected parties.
“We also try and develop
strong relationships with
local Community Policing
Fo r u m s ,” he said.
sprinkle it over any meal. It makes what
ever one eats a lot greener and
h e a l t h i e r.
If you have a garden, you could even
plant your own moringa tree and have a
direct source of green goodness.
Stress is a major underlining cause
for disease and ageing and for centuries
our ancestors used plant foods to
support their health.
Now with science, it can be shown
how plant foods, such as moringa,
actually may increase “feel good”
neurotransmitters and decrease stress
effects in the body.
Moringa may provide the support
one needs to feel more equipped to
cope and ride life’s uncertain waves.
Enjoy your mornings and try some of
this green super-food.
The old moringa tree has been
around for centuries, nurturing us with
green power.
Yes, that green power is indeed a
loving force.
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WARRIOR IN TRAINING:
Popular football club
revived after 17 years
Zwelitsha community joins celebration of its much-needed return
THEMBELA NDLUMBINI and
MATTHEW FIELD
Hundreds of residents from
Zwelitsha and the
surrounding areas
gathered at the Eleven Experience
Football Club grounds recently to
celebrate the club’s revival after
nearly 17 years.
The club was first founded in
1977 and has since produced
players who have gone on to star
in a number of Premier League
teams such as SuperSport United.
However, the club was forced
to close in 2003 due to financial
c o n s t ra i n t s .
Interim committee member
Thamsanqa Bushet said the aim of
the club was to provide a space for
the youth and other community
members to “find release” through
sport.
“Last year, we held meetings
with former team members,
parents and members of the
community and established plans
for a club revival,” Bushet said.
Fellow interim committee
member Mzwakhe Mkonto
thanked the community and club
members for their continued
support throughout the years.
“Sports, along with education,
is a key that can provide a better
life for all. We wish for our
community not to get involved
with any kinds of crime, drugs or
alcohol abuse because we want to
train new leaders for tomorrow,”
Mkonto said.
As part of the revival ceremony,
entertainment was provided for
the youngsters in the form of
jumping castles, along with l ive
music and food on sale to feed the
many excited attendees.
Join Dale College fundraiser run
A thrilled Matt Fourie, selected for the Warriors
Cubs Cricket team for the second year running. The
annual tournament took place in Stellenbosch from
January 4 to 8 Picture: SELBORNE COLLEGE
AMANDA NANO
King William’s Town running
enthusiasts can look forward to the
Dale College fundraiser 5km fun
run which will take place at the
Malcolm Andrew Sport Centre on
January 17.
“It is one of the fundraisers to
fund the school tours we have
planned this year,” Dale sports coordinator
Zukile Mbelu said.
The route starts at the sports
centre, goes up Albert Road
towards the challenging Joubert
Street hill and then turns left at the
four-way stop onto Queens Road.
From there, runners take a left
turn into Panorama, going through
Kaffrarian Heights and then back
down onto Queens Road,
following the same route back to
the sports fields.
Pupils are invited to enter at
R10 and adults at R20.
Entry can be done on the day
at the sports centre until 4.45pm,
with the race commencing at
5pm.
The running community at
large is encouraged to take part in
assisting the school to reach its
goals.
A tuckshop will also be
available with boerewors rolls and
cooldrink for sale.
Entries open for EL Eye
Hospital Laser Challenge
MATTHEW FIELD
Entries for the upcoming East
London Eye Hospital Laser
10km and 5km Challenge are
now open and residents are
encouraged to enter as soon as
possible.
The race will take place on
January 18 at the Beacon Bay
Country Club, with the 10km
starting at 6.30am and the 5km
at 6.45am.
Enter online at
w w w. e n t ry t i ck e t s . n e t / l a s e r 1 0 k m
until 5pm on Thursday
December 9.
Afterwards, entries can be
made at Sportsmans Warehouse
from January 10 to 16 and then
at Beacon Bay Country Club
between January 16 and 17.
Interested parties can also
enter the 5km on the day,
between 5.30am and 6.30am.
Those looking to enter the
10km route must be 14 years or
o l d e r.
It will cost R80 to enter the
10km race, including R35 for a
temporary licence, and R45 to
enter the 5km.
The first 1,200 entries will
also receive a free t-shirt.
Online entrants can collect
their shirts, temporary licences
and chip/race numbers from the
Beacon Bay Country Club on
January 16, between 5pm and
7pm.
SEA SAW
SURF’S UP: A surfer catches a decent wave at Nahoon Beach Picture: MATTHEW FIELD
Fitness tips for the new year
MATTHEW FIELD
According to market research
firm YouGov, exercise more was
the second most popular New
Year's resolution for 2018,
behind eating healthier.
I don't think it's too much of
a stretch to assume it's pretty
much the same for 2020 as
well.
As someone who has a
strong love-hate relationship
with the gym, I have plenty of
first-hand experience with how
hard it can be to get into a good
exercise routine.
However, I do have three tips
which I have found rather
helpful and maybe you will too.
● 1: Know what you want
The thing about exercise is
that it all comes down to what
you are looking to accomplish.
A person looking to train for
an upcoming marathon will
have a vastly different routine to
someone who is just exercising
to stay healthy. Therefore, it is
important to have a clear idea of
what sort of results you are
looking for.
Do you want to lose weight?
Build muscle? Improve your
cardio fitness? Maybe you're
training for a particular sport or
e ve n t ?
There are plenty of resources
online which can help give you
an idea of which direction you
should be heading or, if you
have the cash, you can book a
consultation with a personal
t ra i n e r.
● 2: Take it slow
One big mistake that people
I know – including myself –
have made when they start
exercising is that they go too
hard too fast in the beginning.
We think that by cranking
the difficulty up to 11 from the
get-go, we'll get the results we
want even faster. At best, you'll
STAY FOCUSED: While it is important to exercise regularly, it helps to have some idea of how to
go about it Picture: FILE
end up burning out before you
even really begin. At worst, you
put yourself at risk of serious
i n j u r y.
When starting your exercise
routine, especially if you haven't
exercised in a while, the best
thing to do is to start off at a low
intensity and work yourself up
from there.
This will give you time to
work out the kinks in your
routine while also allowing your
body to slowly adjust itself.
3: Be realistic
The final piece of advice I
have for you is to set realistic
goals for yourself.
Exercise is not a short-term
project. To get the results you're
after, you will need to put in
months if not years of dedicated
work so if you're going in
expecting to come out shredded
in just a few weeks, you're in for
a big disappointment.
Setting realistic expectations
will also help encourage you.

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DEUCES: The inaugural international tennis tournament is underway at Selborne Park until Sunday. Above are some of the participants, with DSRAC MEC Fezeka Bayeni Picture: AMANDA
NANO
International tennis
tourney in East London
AMANDA NANO
The inaugural Pro Kennex
International Premier Challenge
is underway at Selborne Park
until Sunday, where 130
national and international tennis
players will duke it out for the
top prize..
KM Sports founder and
tournament organiser
Khayalethu Majeke said the
tournament was being held in
partnership with the department
of sport recreation, arts &
culture (Dsrac) and Buffalo City
Top players to compete at Selborne Park in five-day competition
Metro Municipality (BCM).
“I am happy the best of the
best in the country, including
top seeded players are part of
the tournament.
“This will also boost sports
tourism in the region, while
playing on the refurbrished
Selborne Park,” Majeke said.
National tennis players
participating include highest
ranked SA female player Chanel
Simmonds, Vaughn Hunter,
Chrisjan Van Wyk, Delien
Kleinhans and local tennis
veteran Claude Moonieyan.
Two former Hudson Park
High School tennis aces,
Kwanda Mbalekwa and Sisipho
Ndlabhu, will also compete.
Mbalekwa said:“I love the
sport and have been playing
from a young age.
“It has its ups and downs as
it is an expensive sport and I
have not participated in some
tournaments due to funding.”
Despite the challenges,
Mbalekwa has secured a
scholarship to attend Jones
County College in Mississippi in
the US and aspires to be a
professional player.
Ndlabhu said: “P l ay i n g
tennis is a family thing for me as
my father and brother play. I
started at pre-school age and did
not know any other sport until I
got to school.”
Ndlabhu, a Nelson Mandela
University student, has been
selected to the SA squad and
hopes to be part of the final
selection who will play in
Lesotho later in 2020.
Dsrac MEC Fezeka Bayeni
said tennis was a minority sport
but despite challenges, the
department aimed to take it into
the rural areas to unearth talent.
“Infrastructure is also needed
and we are working together
with BCM through the
municipal infrastructure grant.”
Tennis EC president Neil
Naidoo said there were also a
lack of black coaches and the
aim was to promote the sport at
a development centre in
Mdantsane. The prize money
totals R120,000 and includes
R20,000 for both the men’s and
wo m e n ’s winners, and a R7,000
hamper from Pro Kennex.
Lace up for night race
SIVENATHI GOSA
It’s time to get ready for the
15th annual PWC Night Race
which will be held on Friday
January 10, starting at 6pm at
the Old Selbornian Club.
As the first road race of the
year, the 5km and 10km night
challenge is the perfect way to
stride into the new year.
Registration commences on
Thursday from 5.15 to 7pm and
on Friday from 3.30 to 5.45pm
at the Old Selbornian Club.
“The starting time for the
10km is 6pm and the 5km will
start at 6.15pm.
“The entry fee is R90 for the
10km and R35 for a temporary
licence.
“The 5km entry fee is
R 4 0 ,” PWC manager Nicci
Wain said.
Shirts will be given to the
first 1,500 entrants for the 10km,
to be collected at registration.
Shirts are handed out on a
first come, first served basis
and sizes/styles are not
g u a ra n t e e d .
Push prams are welcome in
the 5km fun run only.
All finishers, provided they
are present, will be eligible for
lucky draw prizes on the day.
Entrants must be15 years or
older on the day of the race for
the 10km, and five years or
older for the 5km fun run.
For inquiries: Contact Wain
at n i c c i . wa i n @ p w c . c o m
ON YOUR MARKS: Previous PWC Nite Race runners make their way past the starting line
for the 10km route Picture: MADELEINE CHAPUT