The Rep 22 October 2021

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DA calls for investigation of allegations

LUVUYO MJEKULA

DA caucus leaders in Enoch Mgijima

have made serious allegations against

the local municipality which include

an appointment of a VAT recovery

“expert” without any tender process

and an illegal appointment of a

d i r e c t o r.

The caucus is calling for

i nve s t i g a t i o n s .

The allegations are contained in a

DA press statement issued this week.

In the statement, the party also

welcomes the announcement by Cogta

MEC Xolile Nqatha to investigate “the

Lesseyton Stadium scandal and the

corrupt officials behind it”.

“The DA has challenged the council

decision to undertake the [stadium]

project, which was nothing more than a

get rich quick scheme by corrupt

o f f i c i a l s ,” the statement read.

“This lawlessness must be

challenged, hence our repeated

requests for a forensic audit into the

entire administration.”

The caucus has also requested

investigations into the illegal

appointment of Linda Bolani as the

director of the “dy s f u n c t i o n a l ”

community services directorate.

“The MEC instructed the

administration not to employ her.

“They ignored him and two years

later our entire municipality is

swimming in filth.”

The party also wants a probe of the

“non-functional” municipal fleet.

“Vehicles are either mechanically

faulty, have no tyres or have no fuel.

“Ironically, despite very few

functional vehicles, the monthly fuel

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Packed event raises

super-spreader fears

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750 party at Manzana, some allegedly underage

ZINTLE BOBELO

Videos and pictures circulated

on social media of an event

hosted at Phiwe’s Tavern,

popularly known as Manzana, have

raised concerns among local

residents, some of whom labelled

the gathering a Covid-19 supers

p r e a d e r.

Community members who

contacted The Rep and asked to

remain anonymous, claimed that

not only was the event alarming but

indicated that the business allowed

underage patrons into the premises.

“We are parents and we are

concerned, this thing needs to be

given attention. The event hosted

this past weekend was chaotic.

“Young children were all over

the place and fights broke out.

“The police need to look into

these events going forward.”

One Facebook user posted: “Are

parents going to keep quiet and not

say anything about what is going on

at Manzana?”

On allegations that there were

underage patrons at the premises,

manager Abel Moliso, who spoke to

The Rep on Thursday, said the

business had appointed security

personnel.

“We normally have six security

guards but on the day of the event

we had 12 security guards and I can

guarantee the public that no

underage people were inside the

premises.

“Our security guys were present

to ensure that no one entered below

the required age restriction.

“We cannot be responsible for

what happens outside.

“Our responsibility is to make

sure no one who is underage, enters

the premises.”

NO MASKS: A huge crowd of young people at an event hosted at

local business, Phiwe's Tavern (known as Manzana), which raised

eyebrows the past weekend after videos and pictures of the crowd

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Moliso said the facility was big

enough to host a maximum of a

1,000 patrons, with ample space to

accommodate them.

“We have three different spaces

in the premises.

“We had a celebrity that day and

when he was playing his set, the

crowd shifted closer to the booth,

hence it looked like it was crowded.

“The pictures that were

circulating on social media were

taken from where the DJ was playing

and obviously when it is a wellknown

person everyone wants to get

a glimpse of the person.”

Moliso said the night’s

proceedings were normal before the

guest took centre stage to perform.

“We had 750 people in our

premises that day, it was only

crowded outside the premises and

we all know Covid-19 lockdown

restrictions have been adjusted.

“No one entered without a mask

and we had sanitisers in every

corner. We made sure we followed

the rules. The event was successful

and there were no emergency

incidents inside the premises.”

Police spokesperson Captain

Namhla Mdleleni said no reports

were made to the police after or

during the event.

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The R169m sixth phase of the Xonxa Dam

project which will provide bulk water supply to

Ilinge and Machibini is expected to start as soon

as the tender processes have been completed.

Department of water and sanitation Chris

Hani projects area manager Thembile

Mxhonywa said this during the department’s

visit to assess the water facility, after which he

briefed the media on Wednesday.

He said the 11km pipeline from Xonxa to

Komani supplied 66,089 households in the

t ow n .

The six-phase project had a total cost of

R657m, he said.

“In the first four phases, the pipeline and the

chambers were constructed and in the fifth

phase the pump station was built.

“The amount spent in those five phases was

more than R490m.”

Mxhonywa added that the department was

doing its best to ensure water security for

communities.

The water treatment plant will now have

three pumps with a new one set to be installed.

This will curb the water issues which were

experienced in Komani from time to time.

There was also an issue where the Xonxa

community members were unhappy about their

water being extracted to Komani, without any

provisions made for them to benefit from the

project.

Chris Hani spokesperson Bulelwa Ganyaza

said the community would benefit through a

planned package plant (the Xonxa Water

Treatment Works), which would cater for

reticulation of treated water through the villages.

Ganyaza said: “R6.8m was approved by the

Municipal Infrastructure Grant for this stage

which is in progress.

“The Xonxa Water Treatment Works and

Bulk Water Supply project is currently in the

planning stage and involves completion of

designs, an Environmental Impact Assessment,

land expropriation processes and Geotech

investigations, among others.”

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ANC councillor Mbengo ditches

party and goes independent route

Alleging candidate lists manipulated, he says it’s time for change

ZINTLE BOBELO

Ward 17 councillor Mncedisi

Mbengo, who earlier alleged

there had been u n l aw f u l

tampering of ward candidate lists by

members of the ruling party, which

resulted in his removal from the list, is

now contesting the local government

elections as an independent under the

Independent South African National

Civic Organisation (iSanco).

Mbengo said despite winning

openly during an ANC branch general

meeting (BGM), his name was removed

from the candidates list in an allegedly

manipulated selection process.

“Unfortunately, the ANC in the

Chris Hani region is led by three

Ngcobo boys. I was removed from all

the processes.

“I want to say the ANC provincial

executive committee found no fault

and instructed that I be put back on the

list.

“However, the regional leadership

led by chair Wongama Gela indicated

that I had agreed with them that the

new candidate must stand as I was

retiring, which was not the case.”

Mbengo said he took the decision

to join the new formation after

residents made a call for him to stand

as councillor again.

“I took a decision to join iSanco,

which I believe I should have been a

part of from the onset. What I want to

relay to the community of Enoch

Mgijima is that they must not make the

mistake of voting for the ANC on

November 1. If they do not want to go

back to square one and if they do not

want to see the town hall being sold or

housed by students they should not

vote for the ANC. iSanco is standing in

all 34 wards and we want a

municipality that will be led by the

p e o p l e ,” he said.

After candidates and members of

DOOR-TO-DOOR: Candidates of the

Independent South African National

Civic Organisation (iSanco) conduct a

door-to-door campaign on Sunday,

giving out blankets and repairing

potholes on roads in Mlungisi P i c t u re :

ZINTLE BOBELO

the formation embarked on a door-todoor

campaign delivering blankets to

the elderly on Sunday, the group went

on to repair potholes in Victoria Road,

with contributions made by local

business people.

“This is to show motorists, the taxi

industry and the community at large

that we are indeed working on the

change we all want to see,” he said.

ANC Chris Hani regional

chairperson Wongama Gela told The

Rep that the party’s regional secretary

Lusanda Sizani had dealt with matter in

a radio interview, explaining in detail

the ANC’s selection of candidates.

“As a matter of fact, Mbengo is

appearing as a candidate somewhere

else and you can confirm this with the

IEC. This then puts paid our interaction

on this matter in terms of the ANC

c o n s t i t u t i o n ,” he said




FACE 2 FACE with /

MSINDISI NGQEME

DJ and producer

QWhat kind of work do you

do?

AI am a self-employed deejay

and song producer for Mag

Tee Msakazo and Msira

production.

What do you enjoy about your

wo r k ?

I enjoy travelling because we get

bookings around the province,

to see beautiful places, meet

new people.

What are three things you

cannot live without?

God, my phone and my laptop.

What advice would you give to

the youth who aspire to be like

yo u ?

Follow your dreams and do not

sleep on them. All is possible

through hard work and

determination.

What fuels your motivation?

It is waking up every day with

a chance to rectify my

mistakes and improve myself

and my dreams.

What is your favourite holiday

destination?

Johannesburg. Soweto is very

a beautiful place. Musically it

is rich and its people are

f r i e n d l y.

Who is your role model?

My role model is Cairo Cpt.

What book are you reading?

I read sport magazines.

Are you going to vote in the

local government elections?

Yes I will vote. It is important

because it is an opportunity

for us to elect parties of our

choice to deliver change.

Rural safety is paramount

On Wednesday night

I happened to tune

in to etv Channel

194 and ended up

watching Checkpoint.

The issue that was covered

were the killings of 11 elderly

people by an unknown person

or persons in a very short

period of time at Ezingqolweni,

near Lady Frere.

Apparently the gruesome

killings occurred over a period

of about six months and have

left the community not only

traumatised but constantly

afraid for their own safety.

Villages, by their very

nature, have households that

are situated far from one

a n o t h e r.

They are arranged in such a

way that individual household

safety becomes difficult to

maintain as many households

these days are no longer the

full and bustling ones they

once were just two decades

ago.

Many younger people have

gone to urban areas for various

reasons and leave the elderly

all by themselves or living with

small children who really are

GETTING HITCHED

IN TOUCH

Phumelele P Hlati

just there to offer

companionship and no help,

security wise.

This village and so many

like it are therefore at the

mercy of any person or persons

with evil intent.

What has happened,

however, to this village is very

much out of the ordinary - to

have 11 elderly people

butchered in the same way in

an obscure village should have

triggered all the SAPS protocols

so that the killer or killers were

caught as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, since 2019,

no definite breakthrough has

occurred in this case.

In their response the police

said they were still waiting for

forensic results from the items

they collected at the scenes.

A SAPS spokesperson wa s

non-committal about anything,

but was insistent that the police

did not believe the killings

were the work of a serial killer

because they “did not want to

scare the community”.

So where does this leave

the community of

Ezingqolweni and many others

like them caught in the grip of

crime and with nowhere to

run.

The people told the reporter

they no longer felt safe in their

own homes, they ate supper by

6pm and then left their houses

to sleep in a group in one

house.

If you know anything about

the elderly and their love of

their own space, you would

see that this is a major

disruption.

To give up sleeping on your

own bed and in your own

house, to give up living freely

in your own household is a

huge psychological problem.

People associate rural areas

with peace and tranquility but

these days it is anything but.

They are now dens of drug

users, rapes and other serious

crimes - a far cry from what

they were a mere two decades

ago.

The social fabric of many of

these villages has broken down

so much that many people

would rather live in cramped

spaces in the urban areas than

risk harm in the villages.

Judging from the response

of the SAPS spokesperson, the

police seem to be no closer to

solving these killings.

He seemed defensive and

offered no concrete steps to be

taken to solve the safety

problem in that village or any

village for that matter, in a

similar predicament.

Unfortunately, this is the life

in the rural areas.

The government

department must come to the

party and start crafting

solutions to these problems

before rural areas become

ghost villages.

With local government

elections coming up, these

things should be prioritised and

given attention.

TIED THE KNOT:

Bride Odette du

Plessis and groom

Kerwin Poovan got

married at Queens

Casino in Komani

earlier this month

Picture: CLAYTON

SMITH

KOMANI WEATHER

The prevailing variable weather

will continue over the weekend

and into the week ahead, so it

seems our traditional spring is

yet to make an appearance.

On Friday the temperatures

will range between 13 and

25°C. It will be partly cloudy

and there is a 50% chance of

scattered showers. The wind will

be fairly strong.

It will be partly cloudy again

on Saturday, but it seems there

are no prospects of moisture.

The minimum temperature will

be just 9°C, but the maximum

will go up to 26°C. The wind

will gust fairly strongly at times.

On Sunday temperatures will

be down, starting at just 8°, with

the maximum only reaching

17°C. Humidity will be high,

and there will be a gentle breeze

with just a slight chance of a

little precipitation. -

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What do you think about…

H a p py birthday wishes to Tegan

Barraud (October 22), John

Phillips and Pauline Roberts

(October 23), Gail Hartley

(October 24), Vukile Mkile

(October 25), Ntombi Bunu

(October 26), Helena Wagener

and Nelia Moss (October 28),

Anezwa Mduzana (October 29),

Rowan Knight, Cameron Drake

and Di-Venuto Jekels

(November 1), Christine

Maclean and Kirsty Watson

(November 3), Julie de Bruyn

(November 5).

Special wishes to Maphelo May

who celebrated his 60th

birthday on October 15.

Ke i t h Pugh suffered a nasty

health setback recently and was

taken to hospital in East London.

We wish him a speedy and

complete recovery.

Q u e e n s t ow n featured

prominently on the TV

programme Carte Blanche last

Sunday evening, keeping many

viewers glued to their screens.

Unfortunately the content was

not very complimentary and did

not reflect well on our town, but

the facts are there for all to see

and we sincerely hope for better

coverage next time.

Condolences to the families and

friends of Nomazwe

Qamngwana Mabheka, Lizo

Msebenzi, Fanie van Straten,

Kenny Adams, Mieta Baleni,

Mieta Davids, Zoliswa Gcuwa,

Akhona Mena, Noxolo Mjikwa,

Sipho Nokepeyi, Ronald

Ngebiyana, Nosisi Stuurman,

Wendy Tromp, Xola Ngqula,

Nozibel Kakaza, Dambile

Swartbooi and Nodayixele

Nzuzo.

ANGA

DYONASE

The department of

health has announced

that children aged

between 12 and 17 can

now receive Covid-19

vaccinations, and there

will be no need for

parents’ a p p r ova l

according to the

Children’s Act. The Rep

intern Mbalentle Stofu

asked residents of

Komani what their

concerns were about

the decision.

Anga Dyonase

S I YA B U L E L A

MBEKANA

of Newvale

This does not sound

good at all. Parents

know what is best for

their children,

especially those under

age. It is so unfair

because I am sure those

children do not even

know their underlying

health issues.

Siyabulela Mbekana

of Bede

The government is not

considerate of children.

There are those who are

BENNITO

NINGIZA

born with chronic

illnesses and are not

aware of them and how

they may react to the

injection. People with

chronic disease do not

respond well to the

vaccine, some even

die.

Bennito Ningiza

of Mlungisi

Our children are under

our authority. There are

things they do not know

that we do, for instance

there are frequently

NOLUTHANDO

T U N G WA N A

asked questions they

might answer wrongly.

They are still under age

and it is our duty as their

parents to protect them.

Noluthando Tungwana

of Mlungisi

We are worried about

our children, but I do

think it is a good

decision. They attend

school daily and are at

risk of contracting the

virus from teachers and

people they come into

contact with. The

L I YA N A

MBEKI

vaccine is there to

protect and combat the

spread of the disease.

Liyana Mbeki

of Mlungisi

The government is

violating the rights of

children. What do

minors know about

taking a decision all by

themselves? My worry is

that they react, get sick

and eventually die and

we will not know what

happened. This is what

it will come to.


‘Content is king’

more important

than ever

My CEO at Group Africa Marketing

and I always had this conversation

about the importance of content.

The idea that ‘content is king’ is not

new – there is now a greater emphasis on

developing compelling content than ever.

I think this notion applies more now in the

digital age where a lot of people do not only

consume their news or information from

newspapers, TV and radio only, but also on

social media. We discussed the fact that most

people are hungry for good content – it could be

in the form of written word, video, audio, photo

or even infographics. This is why it’s so important

for all PR people to be able to help their clients

to tell authentic and newsworthy human interest

stories.

What we’ve seen over the years is how most

companies or brands, especially in the private

sector, tend to fall into a common trap of telling

only brand or product stories as opposed to

telling brand stories through human eyes.

Unfortunately, this kind of story is seen as adverts

or advertorials instead of newsworthy stories that

readers want to consume. Brands tend to forget

that the human element comes first and then that

content can be associated with a brand.

People are interested in people – this is a fact

and a strong element of what makes a story

newsworthy. Those who read, listen to and

watch the news like to learn about others.

Though a business story at first glance may not

seem to be about people, playing up personal

elements in a story will make it more interesting

to viewers and readers. What I was taught by my

mentor whom I regard as a media guru is that for

human interest stories to be newsworthy – they

simply need to have consequence and impact.

Authentic stories are those told from a

beneficiary’s perspective. Beneficiaries can tell

brand stories on behalf of companies and give

testimony on how these companies have helped

in making a difference in their lives. As I

mentioned before in previous columns, it is

important for companies to avoid blowing their

own horns - the testimony from beneficiaries

gives more credibility to a story of a company

than when it’s the brand saying how great they

are. This applies in a business set-up as well – it’s

important to highlight how much value is added

and if there’s tangible return on investment (ROI)

from a business perspective for customers. For

instance, direct benefits to business customers

could include streamlining of administrative

processes, convenience and ensuring costsavings

as well as efficient running of business

systems or operations.

Consumers are drawn to brands that are

associated with authentic content. The ultimate

objective for any newsworthy story is not only

for it to be published but to be read, absorbed

and acted upon. Consumers are loyal and care

Empower ment

Zone

Miranda Lusiba

only about brands that resonate with them on an

emotional level - that in some way reflect their

own lives and experiences either in business or

communities. A great example my previous CEO

always made was of Nike – how they have

mastered the art of telling their brand stories.

Nike does not sell shoes – it sells stories of

athletes who have inspired the world, the likes of

Serena Williams to name one – the company

sells a lifestyle that consumers can buy into.

Nike has not only managed to show other

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Teacher PZ Busakwe

deserves to be

h o n o u re d

As an educator in the Komani area I felt filled

with the reminiscence of legends who played a

role in education.

Among them was Pleasure Zola Busakwe

(uB).

We used to call him “B” at Toisekraal

Village (Trust, efam’ephakathi, efam’ephezulu

kwa Bhaka) under the Lesseyton administrative

area. As one of his alumni from 1967 -1975, I

feel that B’s name should be honoured among

icons like Nelson Mandela.

B was the school principal of Toisekraal

Public Primary for many years.

If one talked of Toisekraal Bantu

Community (BC) School, it was aligned with B’s

name. He changed the milieu of Toisekraal

village through education.

He produced people of high profile like

magistrates, minister of justice (Ciskei), medical

doctors, teachers (like me), police officers etc.

My friend and one of my students at

Toisekraal Bantu Community School, Mxolisi

Ndoqo, touched me.

I was driving a brand new 2021 double cab

when I met “Mxi” at Zola village (Lesseyton).

He said: “You are driving this beautiful car

because of Busakwe and I am a teacher today

because of Busakwe.”

I sincerely told him that B needed to be

honoured by changing the name of Toisekraal

Public Primary School to become PZ Busakwe

Public Primary School.

Colonial names are changing. Toisekraal is

a colonial name and therefore it needs to be

ch a n g e d .

Yes, there is a church named after him at

Madeira Park (Komani), but that is not enough.

B played a pivotal role in education by

developing the children of the poor and

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR LEASING OF CLOSED AND UNUTILISED SCHOOL

BUILDINGS IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

(DPWI) hereby issues the following request calling

for Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) for the purpose of

leasing of closed and unutilised school buildings which

are situated throughout the Province.

SCMU5-21/22-0123

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

(DPWI) as a Custodian of immovable assets of the

Eastern Provincial Government, is responsible for

these assets, in order to meet the required levels of

service delivery. This must be done in the most cost-

Government Immovable Asset Management Act,

(GIAMA, Act 19 of 2007).

The closed and unutilised schools referred to above

have been received from the Department of Education

and are deemed closed as part of the Department of

Education’s School Rationalisation Programme, which

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that are categorised as unviable.

We Need

to Talk

Nkosinathi Vuntu

❝ He produced people

of high profile like

magistrates, minister

of justice (Ciskei),

medical doctors,

teachers (like me),

police officers etc

illiterate parents of Toisekraal village. Some

came from as far as Mlungisi location.

He used to call his sjambok “U c o k ova n ’

unomayokoyoko, inga nenkwenkwe

ingamzal’umntwana. We are what we are

today because of “U c o k ova n e ”.

● Nkosinathi Vuntu, is a retired school

principal based in Komani.

Expression of interest documents can be downloaded

from National Treasury’s eTender Portal: http://

www.etenders.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders or

from the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND

INFRASTRUCTURE website: www.ecdpw.gov.za/

tenders

Expression of Interest documents in a sealed

envelope endorsed with the relevant expression of

interest number, expression of interest description

and the closing date, must be deposited in the bid

box of DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND

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this document not later than 11H00 on the 4 November

2021.

Service providers must ensure that expression of

Interest documents submitted via courier services are

deposited by the courier service in the Departmental

bid box prior to the closing date and that it is not

will not accept responsibility if documents received by

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expression of interest documents and for any SCM related enquiries

REGIONS

AMATHOLE

PHYSICAL ADDRESS WHERE DOCUMENTS

CAN BE COLLECTED

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND

INFRASTRUCTURE

Corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road,

Amalinda

SCM Building-

East London

PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF BID BOX WHERE

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road

Amalinda

Block B Building- Reception Area

East London

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ENQUIRIES

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dumisani.magwala@ecdpw.gov.za

043 7115798

071 494 0627

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Avid line dancers

step out to move

and meet again

YOUNG SCIENTIST

Seniors say classes a boost physically, mentally

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Louis Rex Primary School pupil Lukhanyo Njenjezi, second from

left, came second at the Chris Hani West Natural Science Olympiads 2021 which was recently

held at Gali Thembani Centre. In the picture were subject head Ntomboxolo Mfamana,

Njenjezi, principal Bevan Christoffels and subject teacher Nomawabo Swapi Picture: ZINTLE

BOBELO

FRUITS OF LABOUR

DANCE MOVES: A group of women enjoying line dancing classes, and getting together, at the

Wesley Methodist Church hall in Ebden Street every Tuesday Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

ZINTLE BOBELO

Line dancing classes are not only a fun

activity for a group of senior Komani citizens

but also have, according to them, the benefit

of mental and physical stimulation.

A group of 24 elderly women who gather

every week at the Wesley Methodist Church in

Ebden Street have started a social culture of line

dancing, which involves synchronised

movements to music.

Megan Moorcroft said the classes had been

running for about nine years.

“We started off with a small number of dancers

but the members have grown incredibly. Most of

the dances are a sequence of 16 steps.

“We meet once a week, on Tuesdays and we

dance for about 45 minutes.

“We do not charge anything. The eldest of the

dancers is 85 years old,” she said.

The pandemic unfortunately brought things to

a standstill when sessions had to be halted. This

was a setback for some of the dancers.

“We obviously had to stop because of the

pandemic. We are now on the third lesson since

Covid-19 lockdown regulations were eased.

Everyone is excited to be back. The classes are

always exhilarating and good for our bodies and

minds because you have to remember the

sequence of steps every time.

“The doors are open to anyone who would like

to join in the fun, be it males or females,” she said.

Long-standing member Berenice Levack, who

joined the group five years ago, said she looked

forward to the sessions every week.

“It’s a pleasure meeting new people and

getting the opportunity to exercise. We were stuck

in our homes during Covid-19. It’s nice to be back.

“There were about eight of us when I joined.

“Every second or third month somebody else

would come in. It’s always great to see new faces.”

Newcomer Suzanne van Heerden said it was

her third time with the group this week.

“I have done it before and I loved it when I was

still at the old age home in Adelaide.

“I asked if there was anyone offering any

classes this side and I was told it was closed due to

Covid. So, when everything opened again that is

when they reached out to me.

“The togetherness, to see people happy and

how much they enjoy it, is so fulfilling.

“I don’t know all the dance routines, but once

the instructor shows you some steps and you grasp

everything, it becomes easier from there on.”

WELL DONE: Olivet Private High School held a valedictory and prizegiving ceremony at The

Gallery Guest House and Venue where the top three academic achievers were announced.

From left were head of department Lindelwa Njamela; Alizwa Koltana, in first place, second

placed Akholwa Makeleni; Mahle Bikitsha, third, and teacher Augustine Akuoko Picture: ZINTLE

BOBELO

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It can be a cleaning campaign or pothole repair project.

500 families receive food, clothes from Gift of Givers

HELPING OTHERS: Gift of the Givers donate food and clothing on World Hunger Day to 500 families

in Emalahleni. At the handover, from left, are Emalahleni Local Municipality speaker Dumisa Kalolo,

Gift of the Givers project manager Ali Sablay, corporate governance and traditional affairs MEC Xolile

Nqatha, Emalahleni mayor Nontombizanele Koni and Gift of the Givers EC project manager Corene

Conradie Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

On Saturday, World Hunger Day, Gift of the

Givers provided food aid to 500 families based

in Emalahleni Local Municipality.

The families also received clothing from

Wo o l wo r t h s .

Gift of the Givers national project manager

Ali Sablay said the initiative honoured the

legacy of late struggle icons Nelson Mandela,

Chris Hani, OR Tambo, and Walter and

Albertina Sisulu.

He believed it would have been a proud

moment for them, to witness people served in

this way.

“The mayor explained the dire situation

that there is a lack of clothing so we brought

some from Woolworths.

“Unfortunately we did not get sizes but

they can be given to the family members who

they fit.”

Corporate governance and traditional

affairs MEC Xolile Nqatha said he was happy

that Emalahleni municipality was serving the

people.

“What affects the financial situation in

government is that local, provincial and

national entities each do their own thing.

“This is not a favour, but a requirement of

the constitution.

“People want government to be responsive

and their needs to be attended to.”

He said responsiveness did not mean

people got what they needed immediately.

The MEC was also grateful for the

contribution of the outgoing councillors.

Emalahleni Local Municipality mayor

Nontombizanele Koni said the large rural

community could not just depend on

government, but needed assistance from other

organisations.

“Gift of the Givers is not the first non-profit

organisation to have contributed to

Emalahleni.

“The food will be given to those between

35 and 59 who have no one to turn to.

“We also asked for 42 boreholes. So far

seven have been approved.

“We asked for wheelchairs and soccer kit.

“People will be receiving clothes for

Christmas. We are closing the books for what

we had to do in this five-year term,” Koni said.



MAKING HISTORY

BROTHERHOOD: Proud Queenians Mvelo

Mabandla and Sazi Jwaqa Picture: LWANDI

MKANDLA

BEAMING FACES: Desmond Ayeh, Likhaya Xanywa and Cellin Lentoor are all

smiles after attending their-prize giving and valedictory service at Queen’s College

Boys’ High School last week Picture: SUPPLIED

THE QUEEN’S CUP: The award for the most significant

sporting achievement of the year for achieving the best

height, of 4.10m in pole vault at the Jim Fouché athletics

meeting, which, at the time, was the best height ever

recorded in the history of the school, is awarded to Tristan

Manthe by former headboy Lyle Clark, right P i c t u re :

SUPPLIED

Experienced buyers and

sellers gain from agents

Real estate professionals offer access to wide range of networks

There is often a steep learning curve

involved in buying or selling your first

home.

Thereafter, the process becomes far less

complicated and intimidating.

Buyers and sellers also have a wealth of

knowledge at their fingertips and can access

an endless number of online resources to

help answer any questions they may have.

Despite this, the knowledge and

expertise a real estate practitioner can is

invaluable, even to the most experienced of

buyers and sellers.

Adrian Goslett, regional director and

CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, explains

that while it is possible to learn a lot about

how real estate transactions work when you

are a repeat buyer or seller, nothing beats

the first-hand knowledge agents have, as

well as their years of experience in the

industry.

“Real estate professionals have an innate

knowledge of their local markets.

“From experience, they know what can

influence property values in the area and

can help sellers price their homes correctly

from the start.

“While repeat sellers might learn a lot

about how the sales process works, they

might not be as well-equipped when it

comes to knowing how to market the home.

“Experienced real estate professionals

know the best strategy for preparing the

home for sale and will be able to market it in

such a way that will sell the home for the

best possible price,” he explains.

For experienced buyers, agents can

provide them with access to listings that

have not even come onto the market yet.

While online searches can provide

buyers and sellers with a lot of information,

Goslett says they do not provide access to

an agent’s network.

“Real estate professionals work hard to

build relationships with a wide range of

sources, from other real estate professionals,

buyers, sellers and even developers.

“Through these networks, they gather

information about the conditions of both the

property market as a whole, as well as the

conditions of certain properties, buyer

interest, and even owners who are planning

on selling soon.

“This inside information can be very

useful to buyers and sellers,” he adds.

Rather than avoiding knowledgeable

buyers and sellers, real estate professionals

can view these clients as an opportunity to

sharpen their skills and really highlight their

value offering.

“To d ay ’s real estate consumers are more

educated about how property transactions

wo r k .

“For this reason, good real estate

professionals know they will need to

provide even more value when working

with these kinds of clients.

“This helps them to become even better

agents, which in turn helps clients receive

better service.

“There are plenty of fly-by-night real

estate professionals out there, so be

selective and choose the one who will

provide the most value to you,” Goslett

a dv i s e s .

ALL ROUNDER: The First National Bank Trophy for the

most accomplished all-rounder and the Nelson Shield 2021

is awarded to Eli van Schoor, who had been extremely

active across the full spectrum of activities (first team

cricket and rugby, Craven Week extended rugby squad,

active member of the senior chess team and a top

academic). Former headboy Lyle Clark, right, hands over

the award Picture: JUAN LUC DURANT

WATER INSPECTION

PUMP STATION: Department of water and

sanitation officials during their assessment of

the Xonxa Dam pump station on Wednesday,

from left, are Chris Hani official Thumela

Bikwana, pump station manager Peter

Roodt and department of water and

sanitation spokesperson Sputnik Ratau

Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

WELL DONE: The Kudu award is given to Ncominkosi

Mkandla, who has attended Queen’s from Grade 8 to

matric, and who is a good solid citizen who displays a

positive attitude and who participates in school activities

(sport and cultural) as required. He receives the award from

former headboy Lyle Clark, right Picture: JUAN LUC DURANT

WORKSHOP WITH SA STAR

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Popular South African actress Nambitha Mpumlwana, centre, with

ECDC administrator Linda Mfundisi, left, and ECDA project manager of film Songezo Boyisi,

during a masterclass workshop that the star held with budding actors at the Chris Hani Disrict

Municipality building recently. Mapumlwana is known for her role in TV series ‘Generations’ and

in SA film ‘Ts o t s i ’, among others Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA


Reaching point of no return, says Zille

EFF, DA say infrastructure maintenance a priority

ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

With local government elections just

around the corner, the DA and EFF

expressed their views on how the

two parties would improve service delivery.

DA federal chairperson Helen Zille said

there were places in SA in which the

infrastructure had reached the point of no

return.

Among those in Enoch Mgijima Local

Municipality (EMLM), she said, were roads,

the piping system and an electricity grid which

had not been looked after for years.

Zille was speaking at Luxe Molen Boutique

Hotel during her recent visit to Komani.

She warned that there was a point in

infrastructure decline and collapse that could

not be turned around.

“What the government is supposed to do

from day one is plan for new infrastructure

while maintaining the existing one.

“But if you steal maintenance money and

now and again construct a sports facility like

the R15m Lesseyton one which costs more

than it should, you will get to a point where

the infrastructure has collapsed and nothing

new works.

‘’Even if you spend the next 30 years

husbanding resources it will not be enough to

redevelop and rebuild all the places which

were inherited from the past.”

She said officials did not believe in

maintenance but in destroying things by

enabling connected cadres to benefit.

“The DA has placed a candidate in every

ward in the country because everyone

deserves a real choice of progress,

competence and representatives who get

things done.”

She urged DA party members to remain

vigilant while striving to gain more power in

the provincial, district and local

municipalities.

The EFF is contesting all 34 wards in Enoch

Mgijima. It has four PR councillors in the

municipality at present.

The EFF’s EMLM chief whip, Luthando

Amos, criticised cooperative governance and

traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Xolile Nqatha

for saying the Lesseyton Stadium issue should

❝Mayors had to be

changed in EMLM,

Sakhisizwe,

Emalahleni, Ngcobo

and Intsika Yethu

local municipalities.

be investigated. Nqatha said all the financial

powers of EMLM were taken away by the

provincial government.

“Not a cent of the municipality’s money is

paid without the provincial government

verification through the administrator it

d e p l oye d .”

He said they would write to the EFF

leadership in the legislature to introduce a

motion of no confidence in the provincial

government to dissolve Cogta.

Amos said should the EFF step into power

in this election, the old infrastructure from the

1950s which had regular sewage bursts would

be prioritised.

EFF chairperson Xhanti Kani said the

corruption in the ruling party was reflected in

mayors who had to be removed forcefully.

“Mayors had to be changed in EMLM,

Sakhisizwe, Emalahleni, Ngcobo and Intsika

Yethu local municipalities.”

Kani said the Intsika Yethu taxi rank worth

R4m, which was recently handed over, looked

like an animal stall.

“When you evaluate the project, the

amount does not correspond.

“We want people to open their eyes; they

must change their votes to a party which gives

them hope.”

Intsika Yethu Local Municipality

spokesperson Zuko Tshangana said the taxi

rank reflected its worth, which was R4m.

The ANC’s regional secretary, Lusanda

Sizani, rubbished the corruption claims.

MEDIA BRIEFFING: Attending an EFF media briefing recently to discuss plans ahead of the

local government elections in November are, from left, regional command team member

Buyiswa Geld, Chris Hani regional chairperson Xhanti Kani and Enoch Mgijima chief whip

Luthando Amos Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

PARTY LUNCH: DA federal council chair Helen Zille, right, addresses party members and local

businesspeople at a lunch at Luxe Molen Hotel in Komani recently. Harcourts’ Moira Pappas,

left, and DA councillor Tokkie Deysel look on Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

PRAY FOR ELECTIONS

FOOD PARCELS DONATION

C A N D I D AT E S : A

prayer for the

incoming local

government

election

candidates was

conducted at AME

Church recently

Picture: ZINTLE

BOBELO

RURAL OUTREACH

ELECTIONEERING:

Independent candidates take

their local government

election campaigning to a

small farmholding at Tylden.

Pensioner Nolindela Kilana,

69, centre, says she is

impressed by the changes

the candidates are promising

for her municipality. “We

want RDP houses, water,

electricity and an intensified

fight against drugs,” says

Kilana Picture: KHAYA MBESI

THANK YOU: Grateful Nomzamo and Ezibeleni community members receive 400 food

parcels from the Komani Neziphaluka Contractors Forum, donated by the Muslim

community this week Picture: SUPPLIED


IKHALA TVET COLLEGE

POSITIONS

POST 1: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND

IMPLEMENTATION (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES)

SALARY: R470 040.00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 10)

CENTRE: ADMIN CENTRE (REF NO: AC44/8/21)

Email address: asd.curriculumdev@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4

certificate or equivalent. An appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree Qualification

plus a professional qualification in Education (a teaching qualification)

(HDE:PG or PGCE or PGDE or Adv Diploma: TVET teaching). Must have

Assessor and Moderator Qualifications. OR a four (4) year qualification in

Education (Secondary / FET Phase) (HDE or BA Ed or BPaed or BEd). Proof

of SACE registration. A relevant post graduate qualification will serve as a

recommendation. Five (5) years relevant experience in the TVET Sector

delivering Academic Programmes or Occupational and Skills Programmes.

Proof of Computer literacy (Preferable in MS Office). Proof valid driver’s

license.

The following will serve as an added advantage: Relevant post graduate

qualification

COMPETENCIES: Excellent Project Management Skills and Report Writing

Skills. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the CET Act 16 of 2006 as

amended, White Paper on PSET, Skills Development Act, NSDS IV Imperatives,

National Development Plan 2030 and other related regulatory and legislative

framework. Excellent Management and Organizational Skills. Excellent verbal

and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, client

oriented, QCTO Strategies, Seta Landscape and team leadership skills. Must

be prepared to work long hours, over weekends and when need arise. Must

be able to work under pressure and adapt to change. Must be prepared to

travel.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Identify new market trends to determine needs

and opportunities; formulate strategies to expand delivery of occupational

programmes; facilitate administrative management of projects (including

requisite registration of learners with respective authorities) verification and

certification of programmes on offer in the projects; assist in the sourcing

of programme accreditation, registration of project facilitators, assessors,

RPL Practitioners and Moderations with the respective authorities including

QCTO, SETA’s, DHET and host employers; marketing of the college to external

stakeholders to enhance business opportunities; lead in the initiation and

management of sustainable relations and partnership with public and private

entities; keep abreast with the latest district, regional and national skills needs

to ensure relevance; quality assure all occupational projects assigned to the

campuses; compile monthly reports and manage project implementation

plans; ensure procurement of goods and services for projects; manage

operational staff and students within contracts/projects; ensure compliance

requirement, especially with respect to internal and external audits; Prepare

reports for funders and stakeholders.

NB: African females, Coloured females, Coloured males, White females, and

people with disability are encouraged to apply and preference will be given

to them as per the College EE Plan.

POST 2: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENTS



Email Address: asd.examinationass@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate

or equivalent. An appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree Qualification plus a

professional qualification in Education (a teaching qualification) (HDE:PG

or PGCE or PGDE or Adv Diploma: TVET teaching) OR a 3-year Diploma/

Degree Qualification in Public Administration. Five (5) years -experience in

Assessments and Examinations at higher education/TVET Sector. Proof of

computer literacy in MS Office. Proof of valid driver’s license.

The following will serve as an added advantage: Relevant post graduate

qualification

COMPETENCIES: An Extensive understanding of the DHET Examination and

Assessment Policies and revised ICASS guidelines; Excellent management

and organizational skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Must be prepared to work long hours when the need arises; Must be able

to work under pressure and adapt to changes in the TVET Sector; Computer

literate on Assessment and Examinations eLearning platforms.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Manage the College Examination and

Assessments; Standardization of ICASS Assessments throughout campuses;

Co-ordinate Regional Focus Groups on Setting Standardized Assessments

tasks; Co-ordinate the Site Based Assessments (SBA) as per DHET Guidelines

& Policies; Manage the campuses internal marking centres; Ensuring

submissions of all term marks to MIS and meeting deadlines; Verification of

submitted college term marks on assessments and final resulting; Support

the Integrity of the implementation of ISAT throughout campuses; Provide

assessment and examination support to all campuses; Monitor all campuses

on the implementation of examination related policies; Ensuring the state

of examination readiness for the college; Manage the process of pending

results and post-examination for the college; Oversee the process of internal

marking for the college; Manage all College scripts during examination;

Manage Distribution Point Managers during the examination period.

Oversee the implementation of DHET/College Management plans regarding

assessments and examinations; Be the liaising person between the College

and DHET on all examination related matters; Develop, review and implement

the College examination related policies; Provide guidance to the graduation

committee; Writing reports weekly, monthly; and for Academic Board.

POST 3: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT, FRAUD &

INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT

SALARY: R376 596.00 PER ANNUM PLUS 37% in lieu of

BENEFITS (SL 9)

DURATION: 3 YEAR CONTRACT

CENTRE: ADMIN CENTRE REF NO: AC46/8/20

Email Address: asd.internalaudit@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. An appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree Quality Assurance in

Risk and Fraud Management, Business Administration/Management, or

Internal Auditing. Proof of Computer literacy. Minimum of 5 years’ experience

in Business Administration/Management processes and/or Risk Management

and Fraud Prevention and/or Internal Audit. Proof of valid driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts

and procedures. Computer literacy is essential.

DUTIES: Monitoring the development and implementation of Internal Audit

Policy/Charter, Management of Anti-corruption and Ethics Management,

Ensure Implementation of the Fraud and Prevention plan. Manage the

development and implementation of the Internal Audit function and plan.

Manage the Coordination and facilitation of internal and external audit

process. Oversee the implementation of business continuity plan.

POST 4: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIPS AND LINKAGES

SALARY: 470 040.00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 10)

CENTRE: ADMIN CENTRE (REF: AC47/8/21)

Email Address: asd.partnerships@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Grade 12 certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate

or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/

Project Management/ Marketing/Public Relations/Public Administration.

A course in Project Management. Five (5) years-experience in stakeholder

engagements and project management is a prerequisite in which at least 3

years must be at a supervisory level. Proof of computer literacy in MS Office

Packages. A valid driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Employment service market, PSET and

CET Act 16 of 2006 as amended, Skills Development Levy Act, Public Service

prescripts, DHET Policies on placement, industrial operation, identification of

opportunities in the labour market, opportunity linkages with industries, Good

communication skills, advanced administrative, planning and organizing,

report writing, problem solving, computer literacy, networking, negotiation,

research, interpersonal, promotion, placement, project management, team

leadership, as well as people management skills.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and managing

College Work Integrated Program (WIP) and Work Integrated Learning (WIL),

coordinate students’ placement, develop placement policy and placement

strategy, oversee projects and monitoring of budget related to projects, secure

funding from SETA’s and private donors for Post Placement, establish internal

and external partnerships for work integrated learning, prepare progress

reports for internal and external stakeholders, participate in institutional

advancement strategy and planning, coordinate, arrange and facilitate college

functions for host employers, develop and manage placement partnerships

with SETA’s, Departments and private sectors, implementation of projects and

disbursements of grant, recruitment of host employers, support the process

of placement arrangements, arrange and facilitate quarterly meetings at

college levels, liaise with private, public, NGO’s and SETAs to be informed

about changes in the market places, assist in monitoring and verification

site visits by DHET regional office for registration, manage the signing of

Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs/MoAs) with various organisations

who request related service to be rendered by the college.

POST 5: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION



Email address: asd.marketing@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate

or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6) in Marketing /

Communication Science / Media Studies / Public Relations and Journalism.

Five (5) years-experience in marketing, communication, and events

management. Experience in managing and executing big projects or events.

COMPETENCIES: Understanding of Communication Strategy, Marketing

Plan and PR Plan, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of

Public Finance Management Act 1999 (PFMA). Leadership Skills. Planning,

Organising and Coordination skills. Communication, Mentoring/Coaching

Skills. Report writing skills. Problem solving skills, Basic Computer Literacy. A

Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

DUTIES: Develop, Implement, and manage an operational plan of the Unit.

Marketing and communication of the College events. Manage and lead the

group of Marketing and Communications Practitioners. Liaise with internal

and external stakeholders. Act and spokesperson for the College. Manage the

compilation and printing of the College strategic documents such as Annual

Performance Plan (APP), Strategic Plan, Marketing & Communication Strategy.

Develop weekly and monthly content plans for both online and traditional

media houses and execute accordingly. Ensure that website content is

creatively placed and maintained. Create and public social media content on

the College social media pages. Maintained effective internal communication

to ensure that all divisions are informed of marketing activities. Plan, manage

and execute all marketing related activities. Ensure standardisation, design,

and production of marketing material to ensure that they are inline with the

Corporate Identity. Brand management of the College to prevent/avoid brand

pollution. Develop a Marketing Strategy and Marketing Plan for the College

in line with the College Strategic Plan. Develop and manage the College

Communication Strategy and Communication Plan.

POST 6: SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER (OHS)

SALARY: R316 791.00 PER ANNUM PLUS 37% IN LIEU OF BENEFITS

(SL8)



Email Address: snradmin.ohs@ikhala.du.za


or equivalent. An appropriate 3-yrs Diploma/Degree in Safety Management

/ Environmental Health / Building or equivalent. Proof of computer literacy.

Minimum of three 3 years’ relevant experience in Occupational Health and

Safety. Proof of valid driver’s license. SAMTRAC Training will be an added

advantage.



DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct preventive

maintenance inspection ensuring Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

compliance within the College with regards to the following Key Performance

Areas: Carry out compliance inspections and enforce health and safety

regulations within College facilities. Coordinate Health and Safety Committee

(SHEC) within College Delivery Sites and other stakeholders. Facilitate OHS

awareness campaigns. Assist in reviewing OHS policies and procedures.

Conduct incident investigation and report to relevant personnel. Develop

and maintain OHS and COID Information Management. Coordinate fire drills.

Ensure exam Centres are OHS Compliant certified. Ensure all facilities are

compliant to the Department of Labour Standards.

POST 7: SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER (MIS)

SALARY : R316 791.00 PER ANNUM PLUS 37%

IN LIEU OF BENEFITS (SL 8)



Email Address: snradmin.mis@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate, (NCV) Level 4 or equivalent

with an appropriate three 3 yrs. Diploma / Degree in Information Technology/

Information Systems or relevant qualification (majoring in IT Statistics /

Information Systems). Three (3) – five (5) years working experience in Data

Management / TVET MIS / Information Technology/Systems or Statistics.

Proof of valid driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES: Advanced experience in the development of policies

/ implementation strategies. Knowledge of policies and governance

environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the TVETMIS system,

annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions,

understanding of Information Management, understanding of application

and interpretation of office management, COLTECH, data warehouse and

IT prescripts. Extensive knowledge and ability to generate reports through

the use of computer packages such as MS Office package, Advanced

knowledge of Excel, Access, and an Information Management system e.g.,

COLTECH. Ability to analyse information to generate meaningful reports. Good

communication skills, advanced administrative, planning and organizing,

report writing, communication and interpersonal, problem solving, computer

literacy, analytical, client oriented, project management, team leadership,

planning and organizing as well as people management skills.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring data capturing,

data extraction, monitoring, and reporting purposes monthly, compile

enrolment reports, assist during TVETMIS Submissions, ensure the overall

supervision and verification of inputs captured on COLTECH system, ensure

the overall supervision and administration of all academic and student

related system programmes, course, and qualification, and provide support

to divisions and units.

POST 9: SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MANAGEMENT OFFICER

SALARY : R316 791.00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 8)

CENTRE: ADMIN CENTRE REF NO: AC52/8/20

Email Address: snr.qualityassurance@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. An appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree in Quality Assurance,

Risk and Fraud Management, Business Administration/Management, or

Internal Auditing. Proof of Computer literacy. Minimum of 5 years’ experience

in Business Administration/Management processes and/or Risk Management

and Fraud Prevention and/or Internal Audit. Proof of valid driver’s license.



DUTIES: Monitoring the development and implementation of Internal Audit

Policy/Charter, Management of Anti-corruption and Ethics Management,

Ensure Implementation of the Fraud and Prevention plan. Manage the

development and implementation of the Internal Audit function and plan.

Manage the Coordination and facilitation of internal and external audit

process. Oversee the implementation of business continuity plan. Conduct

customer satisfaction surveys for the College. Ensure schedule and conduct

management reviews for the College. Prepare and conduct SABS surveillance

audits/re-certification audits for the College. Provide administrative duties

and ensure compliance to policies.

POST 10: STATE ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: R257 508.00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL7)


Email Address: stateaccountant@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate / (NCV) Level 4 or

equivalent with appropriate 3- years Degree/National Diploma (NQF Level

6) in Accounting/ Financial Management or equivalent qualification with 3

years’ working experience as Accountant / Accounting Clerk. Computer

literacy (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word). Knowledge of TVET Sector will

serve as an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES: A motivated, optimistic and results driven individual who

can work under pressure and meet deadlines. Good communication skills

analytical and critical thinking as well as problem solving

DUTIES: Compiling, checking and counter-signing of payments

documentation. Manage the financial function of the college (Debtors,

Creditors, Payroll, Expenses and cash management). Ensure the daily

reconciliation of the college bank accounts. Ensure monthly reconciliation of

Central Office and Campus petty cash accounts. Assist in the preparation of

Annual Financial Statements in accordance with GRAP requirements. Develop

Financial Management, report on monthly basics. Assist in the internal and

external Audit. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities

that may be assigned from time to time by the line manager.

POST 11: PROVISIONING OFFICER


CENTRE: ADMIN CENTRE (AC54/8/21)

Email Address: officer.provisioning@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. An appropriate 3-years Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6) in Supply

Chain Management/Logistics/Public Management or equivalent qualification.

Minimum of 2-3 year’s-experience in Assets / Supply Chain Management

/ Logistics Services Public Management. Proof of computer literacy in MS

Office Packages.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of DMS asset management system. Knowledge

of assets disposal procedure. Knowledge and understating of legislative

framework governing the Public Services. Knowledge of Assets Management.

Knowledge of Supply Chain Policies. Knowledge of Department of Higher

Education Mandate. Planning and organising. Communication (Good verbal &

written). Computer literacy. Flexibility. Customer Care Services. Report writing

and teamwork.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Monitor and review the capturing of all physical

(moveable and immovable) assets in the physical asset management registers

(Hart Cat (IT) and Furniture register). Monitor and review the allocation of

assets to asset holder. Review the monitoring of assets in accordance with

the relevant policy and procedures. Promote correct implementation of

sound asset management practices. Administer asset management services.

Undertake logistical support services. Assist with managing of all asset

movement within the College, Supervise human resources/staff.


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and Furniture register). Monitor and review the allocation of assets to asset

holder. Review the monitoring of assets in accordance with the relevant

policy and procedures. Promote correct implementation of sound asset

management practices. Administer asset management services. Undertake

logistical support services. Assist with managing of all asset movement

within the College, Supervise human resources/staff.

POST 12: CHIEF REGISTRY CLERK



Email Address : chief.registryclerk@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma/Degree in Records Management/

Public Administration/Public Management. A minimum number of 3-years’

experience in records services/registry services. Training in any Records

Management related course such NGN Scanning/Global Search System, or

Records & Archive program.

COMPENTECIES: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the

ability to capture data, and operate computer. Working knowledge and

understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.

Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working

environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Must be computer

Literate. Good verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES: Supervise and provide registry counter services: Attend to clients.

Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand

delivered mail/files. Supervise the handling of incoming and outgoing

correspondence: Supervise the reception and receive all mail. Supervise

and sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues.

Supervise and render an effective filing and record management service:

Opening and close files according to the record classification system. Filing/

storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and

files. Ensure and complete index cards for all files. Supervise the operation

and operate office machines in relation to the registry function: Open and

maintain franking machine register. Frank post, record money and update

register on a daily basis. Do spot checks on post to ensure that no private

post are included. Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post

Office. Open & maintain remittance register. Record all valuable articles as

prescribed in remittance register. Hand delivers and signs over remittances

to finance. Send wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and

record reference number in register. Keep record daily of amount of letters

franked. Supervise the processing and process documents for archiving and/

disposal: Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives

and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to

the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents. Supervise human

resources/staff: Allocate and ensure quality of work. Personnel development.

Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.

POST 13: ICT TECHNICIAN



Email Addres: ict.technician@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma/Degree in Information Technology (IT)/

Computer Science or equivalent, 1-2 years’ experience in IT environment.

Valid Driver’s licence.

The Following will serve as an added Advantage: A Software and hardware

support (Windows Microsoft). Knowledge of Persal and Coltech systems.

COMPETENCIES: IT Hardware and Software. Understanding of Desktop,

Networking Voice communication Infrastructure and server support.

Understanding of IT Help Desk operation. Full comprehension of IT first and

second line of IT support. Effective customer relation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Assist in management of Service Desk and

Desktop support function services. Setup user account on desktop and laptop

(mailbox and windows). Unlocking of password using Admin Pack. Setting

up desktop, printers and data projectors. Assist in maintaining a service

catalogue and standard operating procedures. Implementation of IT services

Desk policies. Perform backups information and anti-virus support and offsite

storage. Install, maintain, support telephone system and network. Perform

installation, configuration, testing and upgrade tasks that may require some

research and analysis. Provide telephonic support. Provide network cabling.

Perform PC installations and software installations. Provide technical support

of the configuration, installation, repair and replacement of computers,

printers and telephones. Configuring of all College Systems. Troubleshooting

of all issues reported. Provide support of data migration during computer

setup. Rendering of IT information management services: Plan, develop

and improve computer-based information systems. Maintain information

management systems such as database to ensure integrity and security of

data. Gather and analyses users’ issues in ICT and provide solutions. Provide

assistance on ICT related project activities.

POST 14: EXAMINATION OFFICER X 5


CENTRE: EZIBELENI ENGINEERING CAMPUS (REF NO: EE57/8/21)

QUEENSTOWN CAMPUS (REF NO: QT58/8/21)

QUEEN NONESI CAMPUS (REF NO: QN59/8/21)

ALIWAL NORTH CAMPUS (REF NO: AN60/8/21)

STERKSPRUIT CAMPUS (REF NO: EE61/8/21)

Email Address: officer.examination@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/

Public Management. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Examination

Administration. Proof of computer literacy in MS Office Packages. A valid

driver’s license.

COMPENTECIES: Knowledge of computer programmes (Ms word, excel and

power point). Verbal or written communication skills. Good interpersonal

relation and sound record management systems. Demonstrate effective

customer care services and problem-solving skills. Sound and in-depth

knowledge of prescript and application of the legislative framework

governing the colleges.

DUTIES: Managing the daily running of examinations. Ensuring safe custody

and organizing examination stationary. Receiving examination clashes in

accordance with regulations. Briefing and training invigilators in examination.

Producing analyses of examination of examination results as soon as possible.

Providing statistics on examination entries and results for the Principal,

SMT, and BMT and Council. Overseeing the checking and distribution of

certificates. Liaison with the DHET and Provincial Education Department.

Monitoring exams entries and submit to DHET. Manage & monitor application

for issuing Diplomas & Certificates. Receiving preliminary enrolment list and

dispatch to campuses for checking, receiving exam question papers and

prepare for examinations. Assist during exams by completing exam report.

Do examination analysis and report to Education & Training Department. Deal

with all exams related matters with DHET and check exams irregularities and

submit report to Education & Training Department & DHET.

POST 15: PLACEMENT OFFICER X5

SALARY: R257 508 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL7)





STERKSPRUIT CAMPUS (REF NO: SS66/8/21)

Email Address: officer.placement@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate or

equivalent. A recognised 3-year Diploma/Degree in, Business Administration,

Public Management, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent qualification.

Three (3) years working experience in Work Integrated Learning (WIL),

Employment Services. Proof of computer literacy in MS Office Packages. A

proof of valid driver’s license.

COMPENTECIES: Good communication skills, placement, networking,

advanced administrative, planning and organizing, report writing,

communication and interpersonal, problem solving, computer literacy,

analytical, client oriented, project management, team leadership, planning

and organizing as well as people management skills. Knowledge of

Employment Service Market, PSET and CET Act, Public Service prescripts

and DHET Policies. Computer Literacy (MS Office).

DUTIES: Assist with the provisioning of student support services and

placement assessment. Assist with the implementation of student work

placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) policies. Develop quality

electronic reports and statistics. Facilitate the implementation of and

adherence to DHET policies, strategies and placement of students. Conduct

work readiness training and programs. Liaison with commerce industry and

other relevant stakeholders. Maintain student tracking system. Maintain and

update employer and student placement database. Develop quality electronic

report and statistics. Monitoring and evaluation of placement practices.

Conduct work-based assessment for students. Compiling requisitions and

end user forms for the procurement of placement and College resources.

Process student placement administrative duties (Stipend payments,

Contracting and distribution of placement documents etc).

POST 16: SECRETARY TO THE CAMPUS MANAGER X5







Email Address: secretary.campus@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate NC(V) Level 4 certificate or

equivalent. The following will serve as an added advantage: Diploma/Degree

in Public Administration/ Management/Secretariat/Office Management &

Technology/Management Assistant.

COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy, high level of reliability and sound

organizational skills. Time Management. Good communication skills

(written and verbal), ability to read, write and pay attention to details, sound

interpersonal relation and good telephone etiquette. Willingness to work extra

hours when required.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Provides administrative and secretarial support

to the Campus Manager. Minute taking during meetings. Coordinate

and arrange meetings. Prepare supporting documentation for meetings,

presentations, reports, and projects. General administration duties, including

photocopying, scanning, faxing, and performing any other duties delegated

by the Campus Manager. Arrange all logistics for workshops. Track and

process documents. Diary management, office filing and administration of

correspondence. Management of the Office and perform other related duties.

POST 17: FINANCE CLERK

SALARY: R 173 703. 00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 5)


Email Address: clerk.finance@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate / (NCV) Level 4 or

equivalent. Knowledge of Coltech or BAS.

COMPETENCIES: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as

the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics.

Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Services Financial Legislations

procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, Treasury Regulations). Planning

and Organising skills, Computer literacy skills, flexibility, communication

skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Basic numeracy skills,

team work. Ability to operate office equipment. Be able to work under

pressure and meet deadlines.

NB: Preference will be given to African males, Coloured females, Coloured

males, and people with disability, and they are all encouraged to apply.

DUTIES: Prepares and administers the Creditors ledger: Daily processing

of invoices, cheques, and payment advice. Provide various creditors ledger

reports ensuring creditor’s payments are processed within stipulated treasury

regulations. Maintaining Financial Process Control: Verify all creditors’

invoices and purchase orders have been appropriately approved. Report any

discrepancies. Prepare, process and provide supporting documentation for

various month end journals. Filling/ archiving of all accounting records in a

secure and efficient manner. Recording of Financial Transaction. Complete

credit application forms and attached all necessary required supporting

documents.

POST 18: HR CLERK



Email Address: clerk.hr@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or NC(V) level 4 certificate

or equivalent.

The following will serve as an added advantage: Knowledge of Coltech

and PERSAL System or any other Payroll System.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of HR Administration, Coltech and/or PERSAL

system. Planning & organising skill. Communication and listening skills. Time

management skill. Computer Literacy.

DUTIES: Facilitate rrecruitment and selection (Advertisements, appointments,

transfers, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions in shortlisting and

interviews sittings, probationary periods etc). Facilitate conditions of services

(housing Allowances, medical Aids, long service recognition, overtime,

relocation, allowances, etc.) Facilitate termination of services (Resignations,

Retirements, Ill Health, death etc).

POST 19: HRD CLERK

SALARY: R173 703 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 5)


Email Address: clerk.hrd@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or NC(V) level 4 certificate

or equivalent.

The following will serve as an added advantage: Knowledge of Coltech

and Persal System.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of HR Administration and PERSAL system.

Planning & organising skill. Communication and listening skills. Time

management skill. Computer Literacy.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Provide administration on training and

development programmes and implementation. Assists in developing

Work Skills Plan. Receive and recording bursary application forms. Provide

administration of Internship and Learnership programmes in line with the

departmental policy. Provide administration on the development of Job

Descriptions. Assist in ensuring that the College Employment Equity Plan and

HR Plan are developed, reviewed, submitted to Head Office and implemented.

Provide administration support in the implementation of Performance

Management Development System, Integrated Quality Management System

and conduct training to college officials.

POST 20: ADMINISTRATION CLERK X5

SALARY: R 173 703. 00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 5)






Email Address: adminclerk.campus@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate

or equivalent

.

COMPETENCES: A sound knowledge and understanding of Examination and

Assessment policies and procedures and other relevant legislative framework

governing the Public Service. Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Problem solving,

interpersonal relationship, planning and organizing skills.

DUTIES: Administer the Arching of examination material and development

of Auditing instruments for the sections activities. Administer Printing,

production and dispatch of question papers. Quality assure printing work

and assessment tools. Oversee storage facilities and ensure proper safety

all assessment and examination material. Attend the training of examination

administration and ensure that confidentiality agreements are signed

and filed. Ensure proper strong room management for the safekeeping of

question papers and scripts. Liaise with respective College and National role

players on Examinations and Assessment related matters. Any other duties

assigned to by supervisor.

POST 21: RECEPTIONIST X6

SALARY: R 145 281.00 PER ANNUM BENEFITS (SL 4)


EZIBELENI ENGINEERING CAMPUS (REF NO: EE81/8/21)





Email Address: receptionist@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. O-1-year relevant experience in frontline or access control

services.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Sound

organisational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability and flexibility.

Sound written and verbal communication skills. Ability to act with tact and

discretion. Understanding of Public Service Regulations.

DUTIES: Telephone etiquette. Knowledge of operating telecom operators.

Client orientation and customer focus. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

Able to work in a high-pressure environment. The receiving of visitors and

direct them to relevant managers. Host the inbound and outbound incoming

calls and direct them to relevant managers. The operating of photocopying

machines and report faults where necessary.

POST 22: SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR



Email Address: switchboard@ikhala.edu.za


or equivalent. O-1-year relevant experience in frontline services or

switchboard environment. Experience in handling large volumes of calls and

queries. Experience in Call-Dispatching and switchboard operations.

COMPENTECIES: Verbal and communication Skills. Basic computer skills

with applications such as MS Word, MS Excel etc. Knowledge of general office

procedures and office machines (computer, fax, and copier). Interpersonal

skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

DUTIES: Render switchboard services: Attend to incoming and outgoing

telephone calls. Transfer calls to relevant extensions. Provide clients with

relevant information. Take messages and convey to relevant staff. Keep record

of all outgoing calls. Print and issue telephone accounts. Maintain telephone

database. Allocate pin codes when authorised. Maintain switchboard system:

Identify and report telephone faults to the supervisor. Notify the staff if

telephones are out of order. Record maintenance of switchboard. Bar and

activate telephone extensions when authorised.


POST 23: PHOTOCOPY OPERATOR X6








Email Address: photocopy.Operator@ikhala.edu.za


certificate or equivalent.

COMPETENCIES: Understanding of the photocopier machine operations,

knowledge of binding and laminating of documents, ability perform

minor maintenance on the photocopier machine, Communication skills.

DUTIES: Make photocopies for staff, Report any malfunctions of

photocopier machines, scanning of documents, Receive the request

form and documents, Contact clients when documents are ready,

update the index, arrange for the servicing of and repair to the

machines, undertake the general maintenance and cleaning of the

machines. Ensure that photocopying materials and equipment’s are

stored securely and arrange for the re-ordering of copy papers, staples,

and toners. Make requisition for photocopying materials and provide

counter services.

POST 24: SUPERVISOR CLEANING SERVICES X4

SALARY: R 145 281.00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 4)





Email Address: supervisor.cleaning@ikhala.edu.za


certificate or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years’ cleaning experience.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of cleaning procedures, basic records

keeping and understanding application on and usage of cleaning

chemicals correctly. Ability to communicate effectively, have

interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, administration skills. Must

be reliable and punctual.

DUTIES: Daily inspection to ensure hygiene and cleanliness, supervise

cleaning staff and provide training, delegation of duties and control of

cleaning material. Effectively manage and control cleaning equipment.

Order, receive and issue cleaning material. Monitor the condition and

availability of cleaning equipment. Communicate with all stake holders

and adhere infection control measures. Assess and evaluate the

performance of cleaners (PMDS).

POST 25: DRIVER X2

SALARY: R 145 281.00 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL 4)

CENTRE: ADMIN CENTRE (REF NO:AC97/8/21)

ALIWAL NORTH/STERKSPRUIT (AN98/8/21)

Email Address: driver@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 Report or NQF level 3 Certificate

or equivalent. A valid driver’s license with Professional Driving Permit

(PrDP). Three (3) years driving experience.

COMPTENCIES: Knowledge of the places in which the function will be

performed. Knowledge to capture forms on the database. Knowledge

to compile logbooks. Excellent organizational and time management

skills. Good interpersonal relations, administration, and communication

skills. Good computer literacy. Good filing and recordkeeping.

DUTIES: Transport employees of the department to and from stations,

and from the airport after hours to their destinations. Transport official

documents to other official College locations on a daily basis, while

conveying messenger, security personnel to Post Office. Ikhala College

allocated fleet cars maintained by vehicle inspection to ensure that cars

are roadworthy before taking a drop off, report incident and accidents

timeously and vehicle report any defects to the supervisor. Assist with

administrative tasks such as filing of trip sheets, compile overtime

claims, and ensure correct odometers are recorded for each vehicle

used.

POST 26: CLEANER X 16



X3

QUEENSTOWN CAMPUS (REF NO: QT100/8/21) X 2

QUEEN NONESI CAMPUS (REF NO: QN101/8/21) X 2

ALIWAL NORTH CAMPUS (REF NO: AN102/8/21) X4

STERKSPRUIT CAMPUS (REF NO: SS103/8/21) X4

ADMIN CENTRE (REF NO: AC104/8/21) X1

Email Address: cleaner@ikhala.edu.za

IKHALA TVET

COLLEGE

POSITIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 Report or ABET Level 4

Certificate. Minimum of 1-year experience in cleaning.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to read and write. Basic literacy and numeracy

skills. The ability to do physical tasks, operate heavy duty cleaning and

household equipment.

DUTIES: Maintaining of a high level of hygiene in and around the

workplace with the cleaning of the College premises assigned to, which

may include either or both inner and outer parameters, performing

tasks of a routine nature, such as dusting Polish furniture and floors

Vacuum carpets and mopping of tile floors, Empty dustbins around

offices/Classrooms. Perform maintenance tasks in and around the

assigned premises, clean bathrooms and kitchens.

POST 27: GROUNDSMAN X 7



X2

QUEEN NONESI CAMPUS (REF NO: QN106/8/21) X2

ALIWAL NORTH CAMPUS (REF NO: AN107/8/21) X1

STERKSPRUIT CAMPUS (REF NO: SS108/8/21) X2

Email Address: groundsman@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 Report or ABET Level 4

Certificate. Minimum of 1-year experience ground maintenance.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to read and write. Knowledge of cleaning

procedure, maintenance procedures and safety requirement attached

to the duties of the post. Ability to operate electrical equipment e.g.

Lawnmowers. Basic literacy and numeracy skills to read operating

instructions and notices.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Cleaning buildings and maintaining

grounds. Provide proper maintenance of sideways, driveways, packing

lots and other grounds features. Cleaning offices corridors and

boardrooms, cleaning of restrooms. Cleaning of departmental vehicles.

Report broken cleaning machines, equipment and be able to work as

handyman; Request cleaning materials; and general cleaning of offices.

POST 28: HANDYMAN

SALARY: R102 534 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS (SL2)


Email Address: handyman@ikhala.edu.za

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or ABET Levels 1-4. Applicants

with prior handyman or general working experience in repair works will

be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES: Good communication (Verbal/ Written) and

interpersonal skills. Must be Creative. Basic literacy. Ability to perform

route tasks. Ability to lift heavy objects. Willingness to operate a backup

generator. Willingness to work abnormal hours when requested.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Attend to minor maintenance and repairs

to facilities and equipment. Conduct regular inspections throughout

the college and compile maintenance programme. Compile list of

equipment required and hand it at QM. Execute the maintenance task

per priority and requirements. Compile a report and hand in at QM.

Create a maintenance register and keep up to date.

Applications must be sent through email addresses below each

post and please quote REF NO as a subject in your email.

N/B: No hand delivery is accepted due to COVID 19 Pandemic.

For enquiries: B Xakeka 047 873 8812 / N Singeni: 047 873 8858

CLOSING DATE: 05 November 2021 at 12:00 pm

TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted on a completed and signed

NEW Z83 form, detailed CV, certified copy of Identity Document, Proof of

drivers Licence and certified copies of all academic qualifications and

academic records. Persons in possession of foreign qualifications MUST

submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification

Authority (SAQA).

Failure to submit all requested documents and incomplete Z83 form

will result in the application not being considered.

Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants who have not been

informed about the outcome of their applications within 2 months after

the closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful.

NB: African males, Coloured females, Coloured males, White

females, and people with disability are encouraged to apply and

preference will be given to them as per the College EE Plan.

IKHALA TVET COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND

RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT.

Three truths

first-time

buyers need

to know

❝

Purchasing property

is a somewhat

complicated matter,

which is why several

professions exist to

help buyers make

these things happen.

REP REPORTER

Many buyers find the process of purchasing

their first home overwhelming because there

are so many new concepts with which to

g ra p p l e .

It is easy to feel disheartened by the whole

process, but buyers should find some comfort

in knowing it is not an uncommon experience

to feel somewhat out of your depth when

dealing with these transactions.

“Purchasing property is a somewhat

complicated matter, which is why several

professions exist to help buyers make these

things happen, including transferring attorneys,

bond originators, and real estate agents [to

name but a few related professions].

“First-time buyers should not allow

themselves to feel overwhelmed by the process.

“Instead, they should find professionals who

they can trust and lean on their guidance to

help them navigate through the whole process,”

recommends Adrian Goslett, regional director

and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.

The trouble is many first-time buyers feel

intimidated by the process and tend not to ask

as many questions as they ought to.

To help buyers feel more confident as they

head into this decision, RE/MAX of Southern

Africa shares a few truths, of which every firsttime

buyer ought to be aware …

Truth #1: Nobody knows what they are

doing when buying their first home.

It is easy to think you must have skipped that

lesson where the concepts of homeownership

were taught at school – the truth is these

concepts aren’t really covered in any detail

within the South African curriculum.

Some might be more aware of these

concepts than others simply because they were

surrounded by conversations about real estate

from a young age.

But, most buyers only learn about

homeownership once they start looking to

p u rch a s e .

Luckily, there are so many good sources of

information available online that it’s easy to

pick up the basics from a quick Google search.

Truth #2: It is okay to ask questions.

Buying a home is one of the most significant

investments a person will make in their life, so it

is entirely okay to ask as many questions as you

need so that you understand what’s happening.

Never be shy to ask a question, even if you

think it might make you sound stupid.

You need to make sure you are making the

right decision, so speak up if something does

not make sense to you.

Truth #3: You don’t need to do it alone.

The first step here is to find a reliable real

estate professional who you can trust and who

can help guide you through the process.

Through their wide network of clients and

colleagues, real estate professionals can put

you in touch with other professionals that can

help you in the areas where you need a little

extra assistance.

Nobody expects you to be an expert when

buying your first home, so never feel shy to ask

for extra support and guidance.

For more information visit website:

w w w. r e m a x . c o . z a .


Poor services ‘but we must vote’

Power cuts, lack of water, crime and filth abound

MBALENTLE STOFU

Ezibeleni residents fed up with service

delivery issues, say they are still expected to

vote in the upcoming elections in a week’s

time.

They expressed how discouraging it was to

vote and yet see no change in the community.

There was no safety, they were robbed in

broad daylight and yet there was a police station.

The only assistance they got was from the

appointed patrollers who work at night to ensure

everyone is at home by curfew.

Lorenzo Moteno, a resident of Unathi Mkefa,

said: “There is always loadshedding which makes

it difficult for us to buy fresh vegetables and meat

to store in the refrigerator. Our appliances were

damaged from the power outage.

“We now have to buy paraffin which is

expensive, and we do not work.

“When there are job opportunities, those in

power think of their families and friends first.

“Sometimes loadshedding affects the whole of

Ezibeleni but when electricity comes back, it only

lights up certain parts. The street lights don’t work.

“This is one of the reasons people are robbed.

“We hardly have water. Garbage is not

collected, so now we burn it so that it does not

pile up. We are sick and tired of the ANC robbing

us of our rights,’’ Moteno said.

Another Unathi Mkefa resident, Thembelihle

Mkhwambi, said: “We get called to community

halls for job opportunities by the Ikora forum and

some people got employed by the Go-slow

company, but some of us are still waiting for jobs.

“Residents who are employed were

complaining about how unfairly treated they are

at work and the forum suggested a strike.

“When the residents lost their jobs they did not

want to be held accountable, instead they sit at

home with no jobs.

“Food parcels would be distributed at 5am to

certain households of people they know.”

Gcobani Mbukushe, of Bhekela location, said

they were promised houses, but still lived in

s h a ck s .

“We were promised better housing in 2013

and some houses were built and finished. Some

were destroyed and left in that state.

“We do not even have toilets in our homes, we

go to the dongas because there is no water.”

Bongani Gawula, a resident of an informal

settlement, said it was difficult to just watch TV or

charge a cellphone, with all the power outages.

Nobuntu Kali, of Zone 3, lamented: “My water

pipes have burst and nothing has been done,

instead I have to put in chemicals to tone down

the smell. I’ve tried plumbers and still none of that

has brought relief. Instead they burst repeatedly.

“My children react so badly to it, they now

have skin allergies and I suspect the sewage might

be the cause. The power station next to my house

is a problem, it causes power outages every day

and I am always left with no electricity.”

S E WA G E

PROBLEMS:

Ezibeleni

re s i d e n t

Nobuntu Kali

says the

stench of

sewage from

burst pipes

outside her

house is

unbearable

and she has

to buy

chemicals to

try tone

down the

odour P i c t u re :

MBALENTLE

STOFU

FALLEN APART

FIRE HAZARD: Ezibeleni residents say they have no choice but

to burn their refuse as municipal refuse collection trucks are

not seen in the community

EMPTY PROMISES: Residents of Ezibeleni such as Gcobani Mbukushe, of Bhekela location, say they are promised proper

houses but are still waiting

DANGER

TO LIVES:

Residents

of Zone 3

in Ezibeleni

say this

open

power box

next to

their

homes

places

their lives

at risk

ABANDONED

DREAM: The

owner of this

shack in

Ezibeleni

ditched it

because

promises to

build houses

for residents

were never

fulfilled

P i c t u re s :

MBALENTLE

STOFU

YELLOW SETTLEMENT: Bongani Gawula, a resident of an informal settlement in Ezibeleni, says their homes were destroyed a

few years ago in the hope that the government would build them new houses


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EMMANUEL

AYEH

Principal of Christ The King Primary School.

A memorial ceremony will be

held at The City Of David Church on

29 October 2021 at 2pm.

Missed by learners, Staff, Parents,

Family and Board members.

Rest In Peace.

1150

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BURWANA

NOWINITHI

MIETJIE

Born: 1937-07-15

Died: 2021-10-12

Funeral: 2021-10-23

Address: 1650 Zone 2,

Ezibeleni, Komani

Venue: At home

Time: 09:00am

Interment:

Queenstown Cemetry

Rest in peace

Dikela, Noni

MAZELE

NJUKU

BORN: 1933-10-09

DIED: 2021-10-12

FUNERAL:

2021-10-23

VENUE:

Funeral service will be

held at home at Hala No.

1 location Ndonga A/A

Cacadu district

at 09:00 am

Cemetery

Hala No.1

TIME

11:00 am

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QUEENSTOWN

Tel: 045 838 2771

Cell: 083 503 8057

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advertising needs

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or MAVIS on

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CHULAYO

PEARL OLGA

NOMNTU

Late of Lubisi,

Cofimvaba District

Born: 04.04.1934

Died: 09.10.2021

Funeral: Saturday

23.10.2021

Thence to the

Lubisi Cemetery,

Cofimvaba for an

early burial at 08:30,

followed by a home

service at 09:30.

LALA NGOXOLO

MAMBHELE

LANGA KHUBONI

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

LUDIDI

NONZIMA

LIZA

NOAMEN

Born: 02-04-1936

Died: 12-10-2021

Funeral: 23-10-2021

Address: Starting at

home at Macky’s Snek

Venue: Macky’s Snek

Time: 10:00am

Interment: Macky’s

Nek Cemetery

Phumla Ngoxolo

Majali

MBANGUBA FUNERALS

92 Robison Road, Queenstown

073 138 3934

MAKAPELA

(née MAHOLWANA)

Biblewomen

Nombikazi Patricia

Born: 23.10.1944

Died: 16.10.2021

Funeral: Thursday,

28.10.2021

Venue: Upper

Zangqokwe Village,

Whittlesea.

Rest In Peace

Madlambulo,

Bhelekazi, Mbimbi

PHILLIPS

Cedric Dennis

fondly known as

“Oom Dennis”

Late of 33 Bells

Road, New Rest,

Komani passed

away peacefully on

Wednesday the

13 th of October 2021

in his 83 rd year.

Sadly missed and

deeply mourned

by his loving wife

Louisa, children,

grandchildren,

great-grandchildren,

great-great

grandchildren,

extended family

and friends.

The internment

will take place in

the Komani Town

Cemetery at 1 o’clock

on Saturday the

23 rd of October

2021 after a service

commencing at 12

noon from the St.

John’s Methodist

Church, New

Rest, Komani.

Friends kindly

accept the following

intimation.

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

JEMENTO

NOZILANDU

NOWINJINI

PRISCILLA

Late of Vrigin,

Lesseyton, Komani

District

Born: 05.01.1933

Died: 16.10.2021

Funeral: Saturday

23.10.2021

Starting at home

at 9am (Uniting

Reformed Church)

Thence to the

Vrigin Cemetery,

Lesseyton for the

Interment at 11am

LALA NGOXOLO

MAMSUKWINI

LAWU

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

QAMPI

NOKWANELE

BORN: 26-03-1967

DIED: 2021-10-12

FUNERAL:

2021-10-23

VENUE:

Funeral service will

be held at home at

Ntshinindeni location

Vaalbank A/A Cacadu

district at 09:00 am

CEMETERY:

Ntshinindeni

TIME:

11:00 am

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QUEENSTOWN

Tel: 045 838 2771

Cell: 083 503 8057

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KOTA

MLANDELI

PANKY

Late of 5308

Nkululekweni,

Mlungisi, Komani

Born: 26.03.1970

Died: 12.10.2021

Funeral: Sunday

24.10.2021

Starting at home at

9am (The Emausi

Jerusalem in Zion

Church)

Thence to the

Mlungisi Cemetery,

Komani for the

Interment at 11am

LALA NGOXOLO

MQHINEBE

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

FANA

NOSAKHELE

BORN: 1959-03-20

DIED: 2021-10-11

FUNERAL:

2021-10-23

VENUE:


held at home at Gwatyu

farm A/A Komani

at 09:00 am

CEMETERY:

Gwatyu Farm

TIME:

11:00 am

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QUEENSTOWN

Tel: 045 838 2771

Cell: 083 503 8057

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KEVA

FEZILE

Late of 9436 Oxford

Street, Newvale,

Komani

Born: 27.04.1954

Died: 10.10.2021

Funeral: Saturday

23.10.2021

Starting at home at

9am (St. Andrew’s

Anglican Church)

Thence to the

Komani Town

Cemetery

for the Interment at

11am

LALA NGOXOLO

MBONGWE

SONDISA

NQALELA

MVEMNYAMA

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

NGCONGCA

NOMHLE

BEAUTY

BORN: 1956-06-03

DIED: 2021-10-09

FUNERAL:

2021-10-24

VENUE:


held at home at Thafeni

location Cacadu A/A Lady

Frere district

at 09:00 am

CEMETERY:

Cacadu

TIME:

11:00 am

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MPULU

NONGAKUBANI

NOPASENJALA

Late of 55 Zone 2,

Ezibeleni, Komani

Born: 06.12.1930

Died: 14.10.2021

Funeral: Saturday

23.10.2021

Thence to the

Komani Town

Cemetery for an

early burial at 08:30,

followed by a home

service at 09:30

LALA NGOXOLO

MAMQWATHI

DIKELA NONI

NTSWAYIBANE

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

NDWAKUSE

NOMPELO

BORN: 1968-06-15

DIED: 2021-10-10

FUNERAL:

2021-10-23

VENUE:


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Tyoksville location

Dordrecht

at 09:00 am

CEMETERY:

Dordrecht

TIME:

11:00 am

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NOTOBILE

GLADYS

Late of Qugqwarhu,

Vaalbank, Lady

Frere District

Born: 11.12.1933

Died: 09.10.2021

Funeral: Saturday

23.10.2021

Starting at home

at 9am (Methodist

Church of S.A.)

Thence to the

Qugqwarhu

Cemetery, Vaalbank

for the Interment at

11am

LALA NGOXOLO

MAMNUNE DOYI

XESIBE

RUSSELL AND SON

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tel. 045 839 4012

MATSHOBA

NTOMBEKHAYA

BORN:

1970-05-21

DIED:

2021-10-08

FUNERAL:

2021-10-23

VENUE:

Funeral service

will be held

at home at

Tsitsikama village

Whittlesea

at 09:00 am

Cemetery:

Tsitsikama

TIME:

11:00 am

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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QUEENSTOWN

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Notice is hereby given in terms of

regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries

Act, 1937 of the intention to apply

for the issue of the certified copy of

Deed of Transfer No. T83753/2003

CTN passed by Enoch Mgijima Local

Municipality In favour of Melikhaya Eric

Kelenjane Identity Number 700424

6050 087 in respect of certain Erf 7275

Queenstown, Enoch Mgijima Local

Municipality, Division Queenstown,

Eastern Cape Province which has been

lost or destroyed.

All persons having objection to the

issue of such copy are hereby required

to lodge the same in writing with the

Registrar of Deeds at KING WILLIAM’S

TOWN within two weeks after the date

of publication of this notice.

Dated at Queenstown this 18th October

2021

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Notice is hereby given in terms of

regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries

Act, 1937 of the intention to apply for the

issue of the certified copy of Deed of

Transfer No. T 5473/1995 CTN passed

by Nelson Alan In favour of Pinkie Zola

Ntutela (Formerly Ndamase) Identity

Number 580311 1025 088 in respect

of certain Erf 7275 Queenstown, Enoch

Mgijima Local Municipality, Division

Queenstown, Eastern Cape Province

which has been lost or destroyed.

All persons having objection to the

issue of such copy are hereby required

to lodge the same in writing with the

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TOWN within two weeks after the date

of publication of this notice.

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2021

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The upsides to downscaling

Smaller homes offer less work and costs, and bring families closer

REP REPORTER

Ongoing lockdown

restrictions have caused

many people to seek out

more space after being confined

within their homes for months on

end.

While this presents a good

option for some homeowners,

others might benefit more from

what they stand to gain by

d ow n s c a l i n g .

Adrian Goslett, regional

director and CEO of RE/MAX of

Southern Africa, explains that

there are many perks to living in

smaller spaces.

“Living in a smaller space is far

more cost effective.

“Not only will the monthly

installments on a smaller home be

more affordable, but owners will

also save on monthly rates

accounts and maintenance costs.

“Larger homes often mean

running up larger water and

electricity bills than in a smaller

h o m e ,” Goslett explains.

Shoprite Group recycles sanitising wipes

REP REPORTER

The Shoprite Group is the first retailer

to recycle sanitising wipes from its

1,328 supermarkets nationwide, the

retailer said in a statement.

The wipes, which are green in

colour to identify them as 100%

recyclable polypropylene, are used

to sanitise baskets and trolleys and

are sent for recycling after use.

The bucket container and all

stickers on the bucket are also 100%

polypropylene and recyclable.

It is estimated that 129 billion face

masks and 65 billion plastic gloves

are discarded every month, globally.

Since the onset of the pandemic,

retailers have been faced with a

number of environmental challenges

including a huge increase in the

quantity of wipes.

For the Shoprite Group, this has

amounted to tens of thousands of

kilograms a month.

The Group partnered with Sani-

Touch to provide it with 100%

recyclable wipes and has embarked

“Smaller homes also mean

fewer spaces to clean and less

space in which to store

unnecessary items.

“In a smaller home, every

square metre is essential.

“This also means that every

room is highly functional, which

lessens the chances of having

unused rooms in the home,” he

adds.

Though having too little space

can prove taxing on the

household’s relationships, having

too much space can be equally

ch a l l e n g i n g .

“One thing lockdown taught us

is the importance of human

connection.

“In the busyness of everyday

life, finding the time to connect as

a family can be challenging

enough without having to find

each other spread across the

various rooms in the home.

“Smaller homes force more

interaction, which minimises the

chance for families to live past one

another, as so easily can happen

KEEPING CLEAN: Green wipes used to sanitise baskets and trolleys at

Shoprite supermarkets are sent for recycling after use, the Group

announced in a statement Picture: SUPPLIED

on a programme which sees them

r e cy c l e d instead of being thrown

away with general waste and ending

when living in large homes with

multiple rooms,” says Goslett.

Many homeowners have also

learnt the value of living in a

suburb that is closer to nature

rather than to the office.

“Following the initial hard

lockdown, many have chosen to

move away from the main

business hubs and relocate to the

country in search of a more

relaxed lifestyle.

“By purchasing a smaller

home, one might be able to afford

to live in perhaps a more desirable

suburb and enjoy a higher quality

of life without being cash-strapped

by bond repayments,” he says.

Ultimately, Goslett encourages

homeowners to find a home that

suits their unique needs.

“Property is one of the most

expensive purchases a person can

make. To ensure these purchases

work for you instead of against

you, buyers need to view this

decision as a medium- to longterm

investment.

“For the best chance of

up in landfill. The increased quantity

of wipes, and the opportunity to

source locally resulted in the Group

F R U S T R AT E D :

Elderly

Ntabethemba

residents and

their elected

committee

members gather

in the rural

village recently

to vent their

anger after

government

o ff i c i a l s

allegedly failed

to fulfil their

promises of

resolving the

re s i d e n t s ’ land

claim payment

queries P i c t u re :

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securing a good profit upon

selling, homeowners should hold

onto a property for roughly five to

ten years.

“This means they need to be

sure they can live within the home

for a number of years before going

ahead with the purchase,” he says.

For those who are unsure about

what their next property purchase

should be, Goslett recommends

setting up an appointment with a

RE/MAX agent to discuss the

possibilities.

“It can be a lot easier to make

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moving more wipe products across to

the locally-sourced polypropylene.

“With small changes to the way we

do things we can ensure that singleuse

products such as wipes don’t

only offer excellent infection

protection but can also be

environmentally neutral,” said Group

sustainability manager, Sanjeev

Raghubir.

The wet wipes supplier, Sani-

Touch said that volumes in the past

had not been big enough for many

companies to recycle, but by

including the buckets, and with the

volumes of wipes that the Shoprite

Group used, this had now become

viable.

“Wet wipes have proven to be

invaluable in the fight against the

coronavirus, as well as in general

infection control in public places and

in medical facilities, eliminating the

chance of cross infection.

“As a manufacturer our

responsibility is to ensure that these

products do not pose a risk to the

e nv i r o n m e n t .”


DA questions two

appointments

BOK IN TOWN

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bill is exorbitant and a

‘consulting company’ has been

appointed to assist with fleet

m a n a g e m e n t .”

The DA says maintenance of

municipal buildings is nonexistent.

“Buildings are falling apart

due to unchecked vandalism

and uninvestigated arson.

“Halls have non-functional

ablution facilities. Security is

absent. We request the MEC to

conduct unplanned oversight of

municipal facilities as a matter

of urgency,” the statement said.

“In 2018, a VAT recovery

‘expert’ was appointed without

any tender process. He was paid

25% of the recovered funds.

“The same consultant has

been appointed by Chris Hani

District Municipality to perform

similar services.”

On road maintenance, the

statement says the function has

been delegated to a

construction company that gets

paid more than R1m per month,

but a separate company

repaired potholes in Ezibeleni to

the tune of more than R3m.

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“The potholes are back, worse

than before.”

In response to the alleged

illegal appointment of Bolani,

EMLM spokesperson Lonwabo

Kowa said: “This matter is

subjudice and only after

conclusion of the investigation

will information be shared.”

On the “non-functional”

municipal fleet, he said the

municipality had concluded the

process of sourcing a company

for fleet management and this

would help improve the

delivery of basic services,

including refuse collection and

electricity services.

“Specialised vehicles for

electricity services are part of

the package,” Kowa said.

On municipal buildings

allegedly falling apart, he

blamed vandalism.

“Community halls, sports

fields, buildings, and electricity

infrastructure have all

experienced theft and

vandalism. Unfortunately, the

municipality is unable to have

sufficient security 24/7 for all

facilities due to known financial

c o n s t ra i n t s .”

Responding to claims that a

VAT recovery expert was

appointed without a tender

process, Kowa said the

municipality had realised the

urgent need for a VAT recovery

expert, mainly aimed at

enhancing revenue collection

by ensuring monies lost since

2016 were recovered.

“To deal with it, a risk

appointment of a company was

made and the process was

above board.

“The services are still needed

and the municipality has since

advertised, calling for interested

parties to express their interest

and a new appointment is

expected soon.”

He rejected allegations that

a road maintenance company

was being paid R1m monthly.

“There is no company being

paid R1m monthly for road

maintenance. The municipality

had applied for funds to

construct the old Fikile

Gwadana road but only R3m

was acquired and it was only

used to patch potholes. Funds to

reconstruct the roads have been

sourced and procurement

processes to appoint the

contractor will soon ensue.”

GAME TALK: Springbok and Twizza ambassador Makazole Mapimpi, left, with local

Progress Rugby Club chairperson Basil Bosch at the Twizza sport activation event at Maria

Louw High School on Friday Picture: SUPPLIED

SPECIAL MOMENT

SPORT ACTIVATION: Maria Louw High School teachers with Springbok and Twizza ambassador Makazole Mapimpi

during his Twizza sport activation trip on Friday. From left, are SGB member Anthony Ross, acting principal Nonkosazana

Simanga, Mapimpi, sports master Tembela Fani and school principal Sandile Mata Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

MEETING MAPIMPI: Shanley Coetzee, left, having a moment with

Springbok rugby player Makazole Mapimpi, who visited Maria Louw

High School last week as an ambassador of the Twizza Sports

Activation Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

MOVING TOGETHER

IN SYNC

STEP BY

STEP: Senior

citizens

participating

in line dancing

classes at the

We s l e y

Methodist

Church hall in

Ebden Street.

The classes

are held every

Tuesday and

i n t e re s t e d

parties are

welcome to

join P i c t u re :

ZINTLE BOBELO

DANCING ALONG: A group of women keeping healthy through line dancing at Wesley

Methodist Church every Tuesday Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO


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ON THE BALL

FAREWELL: A group of grade 12 pupils from Mzamomhle Phakamani High School in

Whittlesea who attended their matric farewell last Friday, also visited The Rep offices to learn

a few tricks of the journalism trade Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

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FRIENDLY GAME: Congo FC won 1-0 against Burundi FC after a competitive friendly match

at the Kaizer United Herelem Park grounds on Sunday. Salum Msuva controls the ball with

right winger Yussuf Mbala charging Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

MAKING THEIR DEBUT

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Pupils and teachers of Nolukanyo Junior Primary School in Ilinge

expressed a great deal of excitement after receiving a maths and science kit courtesy of

Lucky Bets in partnership with the Eastern Cape Gambling Board last week Picture:

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DAY OUT

Regulars

enjoy

Parkrun

JUNIOR LEAGUE: Real

Rovers from Sabata

after making their

debut U10 Junior

League game in which

they were beaten 4-0 by

Phoenix on Sunday

Picture: SUPPLIED

KIDDIES’ EXCURSION: Siphenathi Day Care Centre children visited Queenstown and Frontier Museum on Friday as the

centre held a cultural celebration Picture: MBALENTLE STOFU

Last Saturday 87

people ran, walked

and jogged the

course of the Komani

parkrun at the

Queenstown Golf

Club in cool weather

conditions.

There were three

happy regulars who

recorded person best

times, while seven

enjoyed their first

parkrun.

There were also a

number of visitors

from East London

who attended the

e ve n t .

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Unforgettable day

with Bok Mapimpi

MK proud

of second

spot in final

Star player spends day with Maria Louw pupils and donates equipment

ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

Maria Louw High School pupils last week

received a double portion of joy – sport

equipment valued at R25,000 and it

was handed to them by Springbok star winger

and Twizza ambassador Makazole Mapimpi.

Mapimpi was on a sport activation trip in

Komani on Friday.

Currently on a break from rugby, the 2019

Rugby World Cup history-maker had a one-onone

with some of the rugby players who asked

him questions about his career as a national team

m e m b e r.

After that he proceeded to the sports ground

where he taught them a thing or two.

“As a Twizza ambassador I am here to give

back and to interact with young people,” the star

rugby player said.

“It is always good to do so because I also

came from an underprivileged upbringing.

“I think meeting young athletes is crucial

when you have made it to a higher level; it

encourages them to believe in themselves, that

they have the same potential to make it in future.”

At the moment, he said, he was taking things

as they came in his rugby career.

Becoming a Springbok and being part of the

squad that made history by becoming the 2019

World Cup rugby champions will forever remain

a highlight in his career.

Twizza sport portfolio manager Christele

Barker said Mapimpi’s story was phenomenal

considering his background.

“As a brand we are all about chasing the

moment. There is talent here that needs to be

developed and the school needs the sport

equipment.

“It is an efficient starter kit which the school

will use for rugby and netball.

“We started our partnership with Mapimpi in

July which will continue next year,” Barker said.

SA HERO:

Maria Louw

High School

rugby players

are elated to

spend a day

meeting and

learning from

Springbok

winger and

Tw i z z a

ambassador

Makazole

Mapimpi

P i c t u re :

ABONGILE

S O L U N D WA N A

Ronan Brawill, eighth man and flank, said he

was grateful for the donation.

“I saw Mapimpi on TV just recently and to

meet him face-to-face means a lot to me.

“It is quite overwhelming,” said Brawill.

Maria Louw High acting principal Sandile

Mata said the school was grateful for the

contribution Twizza made, which would make a

positive impact on sport development.

Mata said the equipment included rugby and

soccer balls, cones, markers, beeps, resistor belts

and tackling bags.

“The impact will reflect on next year’s matrics

because pupils who are involved in sport acquire

discipline – a healthy body leads to a healthy

m i n d .”

Mata said the equipment received would not

only be restricted to rugby and netball, but would

be used for other sporting codes like soccer.

He hoped other local schools would benefit

in the same way.

ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

MK Academy FC represented Chris Hani with

honour by finishing second in the provincial

Nedbank Cup, losing to Champions FC from

Lusikisiki in the final.

The two teams faced off in Aliwal North on

S u n d ay.

MK Academy did not start well when one of

the defenders created a penalty through a late

tackle inside the box, which gave Champions an

a dva n t a g e .

This led to a 1-0 score in the first 10 minutes.

Champions slotted their second goal 30

minutes later from a pass to the striker in the 18

area to increase the lead to 2-0.

More pressure was placed on MK Academy

when a third goal was netted by a Champions’

midfielder from a free kick just 10 minutes before

the end of the half.

MK Academy had to go back to the drawing

board ahead of the second stretch when they

sought to redeem themselves.

Striker Etho Ngxulelo managed to score from

a cross 10 minutes in, taking the score to 3-1.

Three minutes later, Champions returned with

an unanticipated fourth goal after stealing a ball

from an opponent. The score was 4-1.

MK Academy did not lose heart. Striker

Lwando Koti slotted a goal from a cross which

came from a counter-attack to make it 4-2.

The last goal came from Champion’s winger

from a counter attack, ending the game 5-2.

MK Academy coach Bulelani Cole Sindelo

said: “I was not happy with the penalty but the ref

has the final say. After the first half a lot of fixing

had to be done. When you are losing, the focus

shifts to attacking to equalise.

“It was tough; we had to push more players

forward because we were losing.”

On a positive note, Sindelo said he was happy

with the team’s performance for having made it

that far.

“To reach the finals of the province is an

achievement. We have to look at the positives

and leave the negatives aside. We represented

Chris Hani with honour.”

The team is now set for the upcoming SAB

League due to start before the end of October.

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