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Mrs SA finalist has
message of hope
Co-founder of
Helping Those
in Need inspires
FAITH MTWANA
Marion Peake, the only
Eastern Cape finalist in the
2022 Mrs South Africa
pageant, is no stranger to tough times.
Peake, who is known in East
London circles as one of the cofounders
of the charity organisation
Helping Those in Need, is the
pageant’s first finalist to have cancer
and also to have had a double
m a s t e c t o my.
”I feel very blessed and very
inspired to be a finalist in the Mrs SA
pageant 2022.
“I have been through so many
challenges in my personal life,“ Pe a k e
said.
”I have dealt with cancer, I have
had struggles with depression and
anxiety, and I’ve also struggled with
body image issues in the past,” said
Pe a k e .
“I’m very happy to be sharing my
story and my journey with a platform
that encourages women
e m p ow e r m e n t .”
The Mrs SA pageant has long since
moved away from being just another
beauty pageant.
The opportunities and platform
that has been created for Mrs SA
entrants are significant in every way.
The publicity that Peake has
already generated from her work with
Mrs SA has already benefited Helping
Those In Need.
“I am very happy with the help
that the organisation has been
receiving through donations from the
public over the last few months.
“More than anything, I want to be
❝ I’ve dealt with cancer,
I have had struggles
with depression and
anxiety, and with
body image issues.
able to help women become more
confident in themselves and in their
abilities.
“I have already seen a change in
the confidence of the girls that I work
with because they now see what a
woman can achieve when she is
confident in herself and her
capabilities.“
POWERFUL
IDEAS: Mrs SA
finalist Marion
Peake wants to
encourage
women to
embrace their
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Peake hopes to share her message
of positivity and women
empowerment with all women.
“My main message is a message of
empowering women and helping
them embrace all their beauty and
building their confidence so they can
realise that they can do anything they
set their minds to,” she said.
MEANINGFUL MUSIC: Rapper
Thandile Xintolo recently released a
six-song EP Picture: SUPPLIED
DJ Knights’ EP
’Ubizo’ re s u l t
of team work
FAITH MTWANA
Thandile Xintolo, popularly known as DJ
Knights, is on a mission to spread his
message of peace, love and happiness
through his music.
Xintolo’s rap career officially began in
2012 when he released songs under his
then stage name Knight Shift and gained
popularity with the release of his hit single
Comfort Zone, a song that was composed
and produced by Blacck Lu.
“I have a strong background in music.
“I also have experience in radio
broadcasting, working on a midnight talk
show on Mdantsane FM.
“Music runs in the family and I have
also been inspired by many other artists
and role models in my community,“ said
Xintolo.
He recently released an EP titled
U b i zo , a six-track compilation of songs.
Xintolo worked on the album with
Eastern Cape musicians Majola, Krank
Snyper, Ngubo and many others.
The EP was released on music
platforms Audiomack and Soundcloud.
Xintolo is currently studying at Boston
City College, a collaboration course
between Boston City Campus and record
label Soul Candi Institute of Music.
“Music is very important to me,
without music in my life I can’t imagine
how else I would be expressing myself.
“I have always focused more on the
vocals and the lyrics of my music but now
I have also learnt to compose my own
music through digital music composition
and a production [course],” he said.
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From Nxarhuni to
LA – model needs
help to live dream
CROSSWORD number 1273
WIN!
BIG CHANCE: East London model
Lusanda Payiya, who has been chosen to
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A22-year-old model and actress, Lusanda
Payiya, has been selected to be part of the
International Presentation of Performers
(IPOP) Talent Showcase Convention in Los
Angeles in July.
“I started modelling at the age of eight when I
was attending school at Sandisiwe Public School.
“I participated in a beauty pageant and I won
the Junior Queen title,” Payiya said.
She said she had developed an interest in
fashion modelling over the years, which had
opened doors for her to the IPOP convention
selection that she auditioned for through DMH
Ta l e n t A g e n cy.
“The training for the convention will
commence in April to prepare all those selected to
go to LA,” she said.
Born and bred in East London’s Nxarhuni
township, Payiya is in need of financial assistance
to be able to go to the convention.
“I live with my father and four siblings. My
mother passed away in December,” she said.
“The funds I need will help me cover flight
fees, food, accommodation, ground transportation
and more. I am looking for sponsors to help me
with funds as I take on this wonderful journey.”
She said her family lived on her father’s
pension grant and her one brother’s income.
“This convention will allow me to uplift my
community and my beloved South Africa.
“With this opportunity I plan to come back to
my city and help groom young talent.
“I plan to be the voice of the voiceless and give
motivation to those without it.”
Anyone who is able to assist Lusanda with
funding can contact her on 078-723-7162.
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FEATHERED FINERY: The ‘Ooh La Lesque’ burlesque show returns to East London this week Picture: SUPPLIED
Only a few more helpings of
’Ooh La Lesque’ on the menu
The metaverse is set to become a major contributor to the world economy,
with the potential to deliver a R2.3 trillion boost to the global economy by
2025, according to an assessment conducted by PwC.
“With well-known consumer brands such as Nike and Gucci already
investing in virtual product development and sales, the demand for
metaverse-related skills could be on the rise. For young South Africans,
preparing for a successful career in the metaverse starts now.” said
Rebecca Pretorius, country manager at global mentorship company
Crimson Education.
Pretorius highlights four degrees that are likely to emerge as key to
success in the metaverse:
1. Law: With people spending time creating digital art, buying
property, and even opening businesses in the metaverse, metaverse
lawyers may become indispensable in building and upholding a digital
legal system.
2. Asset management: Big companies and financial institutions have
their eye on the metaverse. Universities will need to teach students how to
manage and invest money in both the real world and the digital one.
Digital asset advisers will need to provide suggestions on investments in
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), blockchains like Ethereum, or even virtual
collectors’ items.
3. Software engineering: Expertise in large-scale system design,
networking and data storage, as well as artificial intelligence is crucial to
building a seamless virtual experience. While schools will need to start
laying the foundations for this knowledge, universities are expected to
dedicate an increasing number of resources to the study and development
of the metaverse.
4. Art and the Humanities: While the metaverse is powered by ones
and zeros, the look and feel of a virtual universe is what really draws the
average person in. From metaverse avatar stylists to journalists and chief
meme officers, Humanities degree holders may be responsible for
bringing the fun to the online world.
Crimson Education is a global EdTech company that focuses on
building the candidacy of high school pupils wanting to study at topranked
universities around the world. Through a team mentorship model,
learners connect with admission strategists and tutors to assist them with
the complex application process for overseas universities. With a presence
in 30 cities, the company launched in South Africa in 2018. Crimson
offers regular information evenings and workshops around the country.
FAITH MTWANA
Burlesque is finally making
its way back to East
London after a forced
break due to the Covid-19
pandemic.
The popular Ooh La Lesque
productions are set to return to
the stage for a grand finale
before the show’s creator,
Nasine Van Rensburg, retires.
Van Rensburg, who serves as
the show’s creator, director,
producer, choreographer and
vocal coach, has spoken about
its popularity in East London.
“We know that people enjoy
the show very much because
tickets for the upcoming shows
were sold out in just two days
and we had to add an extra day
to accommodate the high
volume of people who want to
see the show,“ said Van
Rensburg.
“The core ethics of the show
include empowerment.
“Participants in the show
include both men and woman
because we believe in true
e q u a l i t y.
“The show aims to help
people find their confidence
and find their inner spark.”
The show will be
performed at the Alexander
Playhouse Theatre from M a rch
31 to 2 April.
Advice on important home security measures
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
Security company Fidelity ADT says following
Human Rights day on March 21, South Africans
should be reminded of their hard fought for
human rights and the importance of protecting
these, in memory of the 69 people who died in
Sharpeville in 1960.
“One of the rights we enjoy is the right to
safety. If you look at the police crime statistics
released a few weeks ago, it becomes apparent
that much more can be done to keep people safe,”
said Charnel Hattingh, head of marketing and
communications at Fidelity ADT.
The statistics were released by police minister
Bheki Cele in February, when he described SA’s
murder rate as “worryingly stubborn”.
Hattingh said this description should motivate
all South Africans to commit themselves to a
collective effort against crime.
“We cannot realistically expect to drive crime
out of our communities if we don’t all work
together. The starting point must be to make sure
your family and your neighbours are safe,” she
said. “At home, this requires that proper security
measures are installed and tested regularly, and
that offers the most effective possible protection
while also playing a deterrent role in keeping
unwanted visitors away,” Hattingh said.
“Once you have put this system in place, then
turn your attention to your neighbours and other
people in your street. Make sure you share contact
details and keep an eye on each other’s homes;
you are often the first people to realise if
something is wrong next door, which makes you
ideal to be the first one to raise the alarm.”
Hattingh said it was also important that all
incidents of crime were reported to the police, no
matter how big or small they may seem.
“Police and security companies rely heavily on
accurate information on crime trends to deploy
resources in an effective and efficient manner.
“Even if you are not planning to claim from
insurance if someone broke into your parked car,
for example, please still let the police know.
“My wish is that we use Human Rights Day
and this month to again give thought to what we
can do better or different in order to stay safe.“
Rapper’s EP full of his soulful sounds
Continued from PAGE 1
Xintolo’s music is predominantly produced in
Xhosa, highlighting the immense pride he has in
his language and heritage.
“I have a very soulful sound that includes
indigenous drums and native instruments that
blend well with the artistic and African nature of
the vocals and lyrics. One of the songs that stands
out, is a song called Aforika Borwa, a song with a
tribal tune with myself singing parts of the national
a n t h e m .”
He is busy working on a studio album titled
The Chronicles of Soul. Meanwhile, fans can
enjoy listening to the U b i zo EP, set to be released
on all major digital platforms on April 7. Links will
be available on Twitter:@ThandileWho Facebook:
Thandile Tokoza Xintolo.

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Old Selbornians urged to give for next 150 years
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Selborne turns 150 this year and a number of
events have been organised to celebrate the
Jubilee year, culminating in Founders Day at the
College on Friday October 21.
“We are expecting many Old Boys to attend,
not just the usual reunion classes,“ said Selborne
Foundation Trust chairperson Andrew Reeves in a
letter to Old Selbornians.
“Some Old Boys who were at Selborne when
the two schools turned 100 will be returning to
celebrate the 150th.
“This is a unique opportunity for Old Boys
from all over the world to visit the schools and
reunite with former classmates and we encourage
all of you to be there.
“Celebrating a milestone like this is also a
perfect and appropriate opportunity to raise
money for the schools to help secure the next 150
ye a r s .
“For this purpose, the Jubilee Fund has been
launched and the fundraising campaign ’150 for
150’ is up and running.
“We are appealing to all Old Boys to
contribute 150 [in your currency] and multiples of
150 [depending on your means] to the Jubilee
Fund. This can be a lump-sum or a regular
monthly contribution.
“Go to https://selbornefoundation.
co.za/#jubilee for more information and to make
your donation. Don’t hesitate, donate now!
“With best wishes and appreciation to all of
yo u , “ said Reeves.
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High School Representative Council of
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to commemorate Human Rights Day. On
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East London to get spanking
new R90 million school
ANELISHA GUSHA
A new R90m school is being built in
East London.
St Joseph’s College, which will
be both a primary and high school,
will have capacity for 1,120 pupils
and will be developed over two
phases.
On Friday, a joyous sod-turning
event was held in Beacon Bay
where construction will start in
April.
The school aims to complete the
first phase in time for the 2023 pupil
intake and its second phase is due
to start in 2024. This is expected to
be completed for the 2025 intake.
Piyuse Thomas is the
mastermind behind the school; he is
the headmaster of the East London
Science College.
He was beaming with
excitement that the project was
finally coming to life after two years
of talks and negotiations.
Thomas believes bringing a new
HELPING OUT: St Benard Mizeki Anglican Church recently handed over school supplies to
a school which they have adopted, Zwelemfundo Junior Secondary School in Scenery Park
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school to the province would bring
light, progress, and success to the
p r ov i n c e ’s youth.
He expressed his gratitude to
everyone who came to support the
idea.
He said all praise should go to
Old Mutual, the lawyers he worked
with, teachers, architects and
everyone who will form part of
ensuring that the school is built and
ready to welcome pupils.
Kelly Joshua, head of education
at Old Mutual Alternative
Investments (OMAI), said in a
statement they were excited to be
part of this big project.
“We are incredibly pleased to be
partnering with a successful local
education teacher in this venture,
with a deep understanding of the
local market which is critical to its
long-term success, effect and
s u s t a i n a b i l i t y,” she said.
The company said they had no
doubt that Thomas would take the
school and the province to greater
heights. “Our partner, Mr Thomas,
has an excellent education track
record and we are delighted to be
working with him to help improve
access to quality education in the
underserved East London market,”
she said.
“Old Mutual Alternative
Investments concluded a R71m debt
and equity investment.
“The total cost to develop the two
new schools — to be collectively
known as St Joseph’s College — will
amount to R90m and will be funded
through a combination of debt and
equity from EduFund and equity
from the Thomas family.
“The Thomas family are a local,
100% black-owned, education
operator and will own 60% of the
special purpose vehicle that will
develop, own, and operate the two
new schools, alongside EduFund’s
40% stake.”
Nosipho Mdedetyana, manager
of the department of education in the
district office, said they were grateful
for this effort.
“We are thrilled; we usually rely
on these private schools when the
department is unable to
accommodate pupils; we are
certain that the school will achieve
a 100% pass rate,” she said.
Mdedetyana said the department
depended on private schools to play
a role in fostering academic
achievement throughout the
p r ov i n c e .
Anil Pillai, a member of the
provincial legislature,
complimented the principal for his
perseverance in ensuring the
project’s success.
Pillai recognised that the lengthy
conversations, as well as addressing
Buffalo City
Municipality stakeholders and
funders, were difficult.
“We recognise that the route has
not been smooth, but we have no
doubt, no uncertainty that this
initiative will succeed,” he said. -
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Clean Slate provides a second chance
NPO assists ex-convicts get back on right path and is a safe space for abused women and children
HOMELY HAVEN: Clean Slate house mother Babalwa Mgijima and
resident Alison Botha Picture: FAITH MTWANA
FAITH MTWANA
Clean Slate has set up a halfway house
in Nahoon that acts as a transition point
for ex-convicts to r e i n t e g ra t e into
s o c i e t y.
It is also open to women and
children who have been abused or
need a place to stay after escaping a
toxic or dangerous environment.
Brian Francis, founder of Clean
Slate, has a passion for helping those
who have been rejected by society.
He has advocated for a shelter for
the homeless and helped provide food
parcels during the lockdown.
Babalwa Mgijima is the house
mother. She was hired for the position
despite not having any qualifications.
“When I interviewed her for the
position, I was struck by her warm
personality and I could tell she was a
people’s person who genuinely cared
about the people that she was going to
be working with,“ Francis said.
“We are sending her on a course
that will give her the necessary
qualification for the position.”
The house only has a few residents
at the moment, one of whom is Alison
Botha, who had lived a life of crime and
drug abuse to a point where she was
homeless and had nowhere else to go.
“I met Brian at church and he was
immediately open to helping me.
“I live here now and I’m focused on
fixing my life. Brian helped me get a
sewing job and I’m very excited for this
new chapter of my life,” said Botha.
Clean Slate is a non-profit organisation
committed to working with exoffenders
on a holistic level, to help
rehabilitate, empower, equip and
release transformed men and women
back into society.
Francis emphasised the importance
of having a home and the impact that
love and support from family can have
on the rehabilitation of someone who
has lost their way.
“I have seen first-hand the
change that can take place when
someone received all the necessary
support and love that they needed.
“Th a t ’s what we want to offer these
ladies and men, a chance to start over
and move on from the past.”
Pain of loss sees
mother start NPO
FAITH MTWANA
The observation of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 gives
opportunity to organisations and individuals to spread awareness about
genetic disorders and the challenges faced by patients and families.
One such individual is Lumka Nhonho. She was moved to start raising
awareness about genetic disorders, mainly Trisomy 18, after losing her
baby to the condition.
”In 2021 I was pregnant and halfway through the pregnancy the
doctors picked up on some abnormalities with the baby.
”I went to see a genetics doctor who explained to me that my baby had
a genetic disorder that was not compatible with life. They gave me the
option of terminating the pregnancy but I refused,” said Nhonho.
In June, Nhonho gave birth but the baby was sent to ICU immediately.
After a 12-day stay at the hospital, the baby died due to a lack of oxygen to
the brain and lungs.
“It was very painful. I was lucky enough to have access to research
material and doctors who could help me understand the genetic disorder
better. Unfortunately, not many mothers have this kind of information at
their disposal,” said Nhonho.
“I want to help mothers learn more about the genetic disorder so they
can be better prepared if they find themselves in this kind of situation.”
Nhonho’s baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, also known as
E dwa r d ’s Syndrome, which is a chromosomal abnormality that often
results in stillbirth or an early death of an infant.
Not many parents are aware of genetic disorders like Trisomy and
Nhonho has vowed to change this.
“I want to start a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to teaching
mothers and raising awareness about different genetic disorders.
”The organisation is not yet registered but the groundwork has already
been done,” she said.
A fundraising event for the organisation, to help get it off the ground,
will be held at the Cambridge Bowling Club at 10am on Saturday.
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BCM gives green light to
traffic light repair drive
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
BCM spokesperson Samkelo
Ngwenya said service providers
had started with repairs to t ra f f i c
lights at critical intersections.
This comes after BCM
announced it was putting new
security measures in place and
was considering converting traffic
intersections into traffic circles, in
response to an unprecedented wave
of vandalism of traffic lights.
“The municipality has set aside
R3.4m for the project.
“The service providers have
finished inspecting each
intersection and ordering the
required material and now they are
fixing the lights,” said Ngwenya.
“The municipal traffic signals
maintenance team has in the past
been dealing with ordinary
maintenance . . and attending to
damaged traffic signals due to
a c c i d e n t s .”
But in the past few months, the
municipality said vandals had been
Deaf cMBA graduates trained for
jobs in the mainstream economy
GO CORRESPONDENT
A special graduation ceremony was
held recently at the eDeaf head office in
Braamfontein in Johannesburg,
where graduates were presented with
their certificates of completion.
The company said it was proud of
18 of its staff members for successfully
completing a Corporate MBA (cMBA).
“Sadly, accessible deaf education is
scarce and we are therefore delighted
that this platform truly enables equal
access to education for the deaf
c o m m u n i t y,” said Nicky Bezuidenhout,
eDeaf marketing and communications
m a n a g e r.
While the cMBA does not replace
the traditional MBA, which is academic
and scientific, it focuses on offering a
scalable, practical leadership
development programme.
The eight-month programme
covers management and leadership,
sales and marketing, organisation,
strategy, innovation, human resource
management and finance.
“The 18 staff members were placed
into three groups of six, each with their
own strategic business plan, and were
able to study both individually and in
groups, receiving wonderful support
from their team members,“ said
targetting traffic lights. Some traffic
lights that have not worked since
December and are set to be
repaired include the Fitchett,
Sunnyside and Duno road
intersections on the Ziphunzana
by p a s s e s .
“The intersections of Woolwash
and Sunnyside roads, Amalinda
Main and Jennings roads, North
East Expressway and Thornburn
Terrace, Kimberley and St John’s
roads, Caxton and Gillwell roads,
Commercial and Fitzpatrick roads,
Oxford Street and St George’s Road,
and Buffalo and Terminus streets
will also be attended to.
“As part of this curbing, the
metro also plans to beef-up security
by installing additional screw locks
on the cabinets for controllers.“
More secure underground
options are also being considered.
Ngwenya also urged people to
take photographs of vandals if they
could, without endangering
themselves, and forward these to
the municipality.
PROUD MOMENT: Celebrating the Corporate MBA graduation ceremony
are, from left, Joseph Ndlovu, Lorraine Sibanda, Dimakatso Motimele, Cindy
Malatji, Kishalya Naidoo, Sivesh Poonsamy, Nadia Mehter, Kevin Harding
(SkillsTown), Sindie Kunene, Edward van der Walt, Nazereen Bhana (eDeaf
CEO), Bart Hogendoorn (MD, SkillsTown Netherlands), Belinda Wagner
(SkillsTown), Gijs Wetzer (SkillsTown), Andre Chetty, Colin Venter and Jesse
Kotze’ (eDeaf, COO) Picture: TROY PANAINO
Bezuidenhout. eDeaf provides Seta -
accredited training.
Bart Hogendoorn, SkillsTown MD,
flew out from the Netherlands to attend
the graduation with the first group of
deaf students to complete the training.
“I felt truly honoured and proud to
be a part of the graduation ceremony.
“I seldomly experience an event
where the participants of a learning
programme show so much gratitude
ALL SYSTEMS GO: Buffalo City Municipality
workers begin repairing traffic lights around
the city Picture: SUPPLIED
towards each other and the team. Their
sheer joy and pride in celebrating the
finalisation of this programme was
incredibly heartwarming,” Hogendoorn
said.
Through its partnered solutions
approach, eDeaf strives to provide the
open labour market with trained and
skilled deaf people who are ready to
join the mainstream economy, in an
effort to change misconceptions.

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State-of-the-art hospital
opens doors in East London
TED KEENAN
Anew player in the Eastern Cape
private hospital industry has
opened the doors to its East
London facility, the 150-bed Royal
Buffalo Specialist Hospital.
The hospital is situated close to
Frere Hospital and carries a price tag
of almost R200m.
According to its administrator John
Congo, this is the best and most
modern hospital in South Africa.
Congo said he would be surprised
if any other hospital in South Africa
could match their buildings, facilities
and brand new equipment.
As state facilities continue to fall
apart due to a lack of maintenance,
shortages and budget
issues, healthcare continues to be a
critical need not just in the Eastern
Cape.
Royal Buffalo’s opening follows
another hospital that is also due to
open soon in Beacon Bay, Cure Day
hospital.
The Life group is the leading
private healthcare hospital provider in
East London, with five hospitals under
its care.
“I took the challenge of running
RBSH because I want to have the
opportunity of creating a culture of
excellence for every patient,” Congo
said.
“All our staff, and we now have
200 for the launch and will have 300
in a month or so, must buy into our
goals of excellence in every facet.
“There are probably another 200
people working for our suppliers of
GOOD HEALTH: The R200m Royal buffalo Specialist Hospital opened its doors in East London this week P i c t u re :
RANDELL ROSKRUGE
goods and services, and I expect the
same from them.”
RBSH is owned and managed by
Africa Health Care (AHC), a whollyowned
subsidiary of RH Bophelo
Limited.
The group owns and manages 19
hospitals and healthcare facilities
throughout the country.
Most are in Gauteng, but the Eastern
Cape presently has only RBSH. Other
hospitals are in KwaZulu-Natal,
Limpopo, North West, Free State,
Gauteng and the Western Cape.
While AHC seeks to provide the
broadest specialisation services, the
end decision rests with the specialists
who rent premises; they will establish
surgeries where demand exists.
AHC itself does not employ
specialists.
RBSH has been recruiting and
training staff for some time.
Congo said there was no truth in the
accusation that RBSH had been
poaching staff from other hospitals
with offers of higher salaries.
“Yes, we are paying people good
salaries but I don’t think that is the
attraction. I believe our salaries are
f a i r.”
He said people who know about
hospitals would be surprised by
RBSH.
“We have designed this facility to
be more efficient than most others. I
believe that this hospital, in East
London, is the best in the country.
“Take our maternity ward. We
have put an operating theatre in the
section, so in an emergency the
patients and doctors have immediate
access; no waiting time, or being
pushed down corridors.
“Specialists don’t like waiting for
a general theatre, and here they do
not have to. We call it the mother and
child unit and it is unique in this
country, though Australia and the
USA do have similar places.”
He said another feature of the
hospital was that it has a separate
paediatric intensive care unit.
He said no cost had been spared
regarding spaciousness, from wards
to offices and passages.
“We have purchased equipment
that is the very best available.”
Doctors and specialists are not
employed by the hospital, he said,
which is a common practice for all
leading private groups.
The practices are run by the
doctors and they effectively rent their
offices and surgeries from RBSH. -
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Optometrist offers full range of services
GO CORRESPONDENT
Coenraad Lubbe is a wellknown
optometrist in East
London. After working for
several years in Vincent Park, he
now has his own successful
practice in Beach Road,
Nahoon. He is passionate about
optimal eye care and the
community he serves.
Together, with his team, they
strive to provide excellent eyecare,
superior customer service
and a unique experience to the
East London community.
Lubbe Optometrists stocks a
wide variety of frames,
sunglasses and optical lenses. In
addition to stocking all the
leading optometric brands, they
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pride themselves on locating
and stocking new international
and local, up and coming
brands, which aren’t available at
all optometric practices.
Lubbe Optometrists’ services
include full comprehensive eye
examinations, prescription and
dispensing of optical frames,
traffic screening certificates,
contact lens prescription and
fittings, diabetic ocular
screenings and paediatric eye
tests and management.
They are also contracted with
most medical aids and charge
medical aid rates, claiming
directly for their patients.
They look forward to
welcoming you into the practice
soon.
Automotive sector
welcomes provincial
government support
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
The Eastern Cape Finance MEC’s budget allocation speech
early in March was a welcome boost to the province’s
automotive manufacturing sector.
“The positive posture we are realising from the provincial
government should be welcome by the industry and
community of the Eastern Cape at large,” said Automotive
Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape CEO Thabo
Shenxane.
He said an allocation of R60m over three years to the
Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and R74m to the
East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) for an
automotive manufacturing incubator this financial year were
among the highlights announced by finance MEC Mlungisi
M vo k o .
“In addition, an allocation of R93.9m over the 2022
Medium Term Expenditure Framework [MTEF] to the AIDC
EC, provincial government’s implementation arm for its
economic policy relating to the region’s dominant
automotive manufacturing sector would ensure a sustained
and strategic focus on automotive growth,” said Shenxane.
“In the context of major supply chain and technology
disruptions, including a worldwide shift to electric vehicle
technology within the sector, increased focus and budget
allocation is timely and absolutely necessary to ensure the
region maintains its contribution to GDP and its status as a
significant automotive manufacturing centre.
“The AIDC EC has aligned its resources to directly impact
targets set jointly by government and industry in the South
African Automotive Masterplan.”
Shenxane said the AIDC EC was on “high alert” to work
with stakeholders and institutions of higher learning to assist
with engineering skills for the youth and with supplier
c o m p e t i t ive n e s s .
“We hope these will help prepare the automotive value
chain in the Eastern Cape to produce higher volumes of parts
more efficiently while simultaneously developing new
energy vehicle capabilities.
“For this financial year, an amount of R37m is allocated
to ELIDZ for an auto sector manufacturing incubator.
”This will be matched by an additional R37m from the
Department of Trade Industry & Competition.”
HAPPY TOGETHER: Raymond Kingsley Pike (85) and
Frieda Cornelia Pike nee De Coning (87) got married on
24 March 1956 and celebrate their 66th wedding
anniversary this year. They got married at the NG Kerk in
the Quigney and they have six children, nine
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren P i c t u re :
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SPCA Fun Day postponed
GO CORRESPONDENT
The fundraising SPCA
family fun day has been
postponed to Saturday April
9.
The fun day, which also
includes an Easter egg hunt
for children, was due to
take place on March 26 but
the date had to be moved
due to the heavy rain ove r
the weekend, which
washed the event out.

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5
2230
LIGHT FITTINGS: Rustic
Sneezewood + LED
globes. 3 lights. Phone
083 289 3316.
SERVICES & SALES
GUIDE
5360
Garden Services
TYRONE TREEFELLING
AND REMOVAL: Contact
084 704 9223.
Under R300
5541
ANTIQUE FRAME: White,
wooden antique frame.
R299 Phone 068 293
7813.
BAG: Ladies brocade
shoulder bag. R299
Phone 068 293 7813.
BLINDS: 2x Bamboo
blinds. R200. Contact
083 245 9613.
BOOGIE BOARD: R299,99.
Contact 083 245 9613.
BOOKS: James Hadley
Chase Books. 50x R5
each. Phone 083 324
7331.
BOTTLES: Glass, mayonnaise
size. Cleaned, sterilised
and ready for use.
50 at R2,50 each. Phone
043-7212240.
Under R300
CD PLAYER / RADIO
COMBO: Phillips. New -
still in box. R299,99.
Phone 043-7212240.
CHAIR: Office Chair -
brown leather, black
plastic arm rest. R299.
Phone 068 293 7813.
CHIP MAKER: R280. Contact
083 245 9613.
CHRISTMAS TREE with
decorations. R280. Contact
083 245 9613.
CLOTHING: Ladies slax.
Brown, size 12 Excellent
condition. R100. Contact
Dee on 079 101 6799.
COFFEE BOTTLES: Various.
20x R2,50 each.
Contact Dee on 079 101
6799.
COFFEE TABLE: Square,
wooden coffee table.
R299,99. Contact 083
245 9613.
CUTLERY SET: R150.
Contact 083 245 9613.
DOOR STOP ALARM
SECURITY:
JUGS: Glass jug. R100;
Large plastic jug. R50.
Contact 083 245 9613.
LAMP: Cream china heavy
lamp with big
lampshade. R299. Phone
068 293 7813.
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LEGALS
5541
BRAAI with stand. R220.
Contact 083 245 9613.
CAR RADIO: Cassette car
radio. R50. Contact 083
245 9613.
CHOPPING BOARDS:
R150 for 2. Contact 083
245 9613.
R100,50.
Contact Dee on 079 101
6799.
ELECTRIC BLANKET for
single bed. In good working
condition. R120.
Phone 083 728 0728.
FAN: Small fan. R280.
Contact 083 245 9613.
FAN on stand. In good
condition. R120. Phone
083 728 0728.
FOOD PROCESSOR:
Good working condition.
R100. Phone 083 728
0728.
FRAMES: 10x Large
wooden frames. R250
the lot. Contact 083 245
9613.
HAIRDRYER: Pink hairdryer.
R199 Phone 068 293
7813.
HIKING BAG: Large. R250.
Contact 083 245 9613.
IRON: Big iron. R299
Phone 068 293 7813.
LP'S: Seekers, Tremeloes.
R80 each. Phone 083
728 0728.
LP's: Beatles, Elvis, Petula
Clark. R80 each. Phone
083 728 0728.
LP's: The Kinks, Stacatoes,
ABBA. R80 each Phone
083 728 0728.
PYREX DISH: Round. R80.
Contact 083 245 9613.
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Under R300
5121
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LEGALS
5541
ROASTING RACK: R100.
Contact 083 245 9613.
SEALER MACHINE: R250.
Contact 083 245 9613.
STIRLING BLAZER: For 12
15 year old. R200. Contact
Dee 079 101 6799.
TABLE: Small, varnished.
R299. Phone 068 293
7813.
TENT: 2x man tent. R150.
Contact 083 245 9613.
TRAYS: 3x New plastic
trays. R100 the lot. Contact
083 245 9613.
TV STAND: Black TV
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Contact 083 245 9613.
7020
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Making wire rings
opens new world
for EL woman
FINE WORK: One of Tania Kriegisch’s wire ring designs Picture: MADELEINE CHAPUT
MADELEINE CHAPUT
East London local Tania Kriegisch has
always been interested in jewellery-making, but
never dared to give it a try ... until she made her
first wire ring in February.
“I love what I do. It was something I had
been interested in when I was young but never
followed up on, ” Kriegisch, 57, said.
Using wire, beads and gemstones, she
creates unique wire rings of all shapes and
sizes.
“I use natural, uncoated silver wire, so they
will tarnish with wear, but I love that aspect of
it.
“I have also used copper and coloured wire.
There is limited supply in SA and I suspect that is
due to Covid-19.
“I continuously source goods and love
gemstones and glass beads; clear, clean colours
are my favourite.
“I take myself out of my comfort zone too
and work with colours I wouldn’t normally
choose and it always surprises me.”
Kriegisch said she had always loved creative
projects and had tried various activities.
“In the past few years I dabbled in various
arty projects; from wood/table making with a
friend; tried and loved dyeing with Cyanotype
and making handmade cushions, painting in
oils on canvas, sewing anything needed from a
young age, resin wannabe but not yet ticked
that box.
“My husband is relieved when I have a new
project as he worries about what will be
changed or painted in the house if I’m left alone
too long,” Kriegisch, who is originally from
Durban, quipped.
“This time is different though. I started 2022
with intention and prayed that God would lead
me to use his gifts to me in a mindful and
fulfilling way. I came across these rings and
knew this was it.
“I spotted wire wrapped rings on Pinterest
and set my mind to learning. It ticked all the
boxes for me ... it’s different every time, no two
rings are the same, the possibilities are endless,
and there are no mistakes, only new dimensions
and possibilities.”
Kriegisch, who works part time in sales, said
her knack for wire jewellery allowed her to
experiment continuously.
“I’m hoping that ‘I Create’ will be successful
in filling up some of my time, now that all three
of my children have finished school.
“I can create anything I want with the wire
and that absolutely resonates for me. I started
watching videos and copying but almost
immediately took them to my own end.
“I often get a similar look with the rings, or a
new look depending ... the wire could be too
short or longer than I need, which allows
awesome variations and inspiration.
“I’m a bit like that with cooking. I read a
recipe but never follow it exactly and rather
make things work with what I have. It usually
turns out OK,” she said.
She said often the end result was a surprise.
“Sometimes I challenge myself to start and
finish one I set out to do, the exact way I wanted
originally. But I almost always follow up with
another ring, on the wilder side, that goes in all
the other directions I was thinking while
creating the original one.
“It’s such fun and there’s never enough time
to do all that I am thinking of. They are all so
pretty and unique.”
As much as the process was therapeutic, it
also required a lot of patience and practice,
Kriegisch said.
“Some rings I can do fairly quickly, while
others test me, and I have learnt to be patient and
to calmly work through it, if difficult. I never give
up. It does eventually work out, like most things
in life,” she said.
“It can be frustrating; losing/dropping beads,
stubborn wire that just won’t listen, not being
able to see without my +1 glasses, measuring
and making then finding it’s too small or big,
getting the length of wire right to minimise
wa s t e .
“But it’s so rewarding to see the beauty of
what I had in mind come to fruition. I never
know what it will look like and I am keen to
tackle more intricate, detailed work.
“I love the process and seeing something so
pretty emerge in the end.
“There is never an end to the learning and
creating. How awesome is that?
“It’s good for my heart and soul and I am
thankful for having found a perfect outlet.”
Recently struggling through a difficult
time, Kriegisch said, it had been her rings and
ring-making that often gave her solace.
“I recently lost my mother-in-law to cancer
and making these has been my saving grace
through this difficult time.
“It gave me focus, allowed my thoughts to
process and despite everything going on, doors
opened for my dream.
“In March this year I put myself out there and
put more than 100 rings in Madison’s Market
Café in Stirling and will be restocking every
week with totally new ones!” - DispatchLIVE

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Du Preez guides SA to last-ball World Cup win
Proteas to face defending champions England in the semifinals
DONE IT: Player of the match Mignon du Preez celebrates after hitting the winning
runs for South Africa against India in a Women’s World Cup cricket match in
Christchurch, New Zealand Picture: PETER MEECHAM/ GETTY IMAGES
TIISETSO MALEPA
South Africa warmed up for
their semifinal clash against
England by successfully
chasing down the second-highest
total in the history of the ICC
Wo m e n ’s Cricket World Cup to
knock India out of the competition
with a nail-biting three-wicket win
in Christchurch, New Zealand, on
S u n d ay.
In a dramatic finish, an SA wicket
was taken off a no-ball and then,
with the Proteas needing a run from
the last ball of the match at Hagley
Oval, Mignon du Preez flicked a two
over midwicket.
India, who needed to beat SA to
book their place in the last four,
posted 274/7 in their 50 overs after
they won the toss and chose to bat
first.
Shabnim Isamail and Masabatha
Klaas continued their great form
with two wickets apiece while
Ayabonga Khaka and Chloe Tryon
each contributed a wicket for South
Africa.
South Africa ended on 275/7.
Laura Wolvaardt (80) contributed
her fifth half-century of the
tournament, Lara Goodall (49) found
some form and so did player of the
match Du Preez (52), with her first
half-century of the tournament.
SA finished second behind
unbeaten leaders Australia having
won five of their seven pool stage
matches, with their clash against
West Indies washed out.
The Proteas will play defending
champions England in the second
semi in Christchurch on Thursday
while Australia will do battle with
West Indies in the first.
SA will be determined to go
beyond the last four after they were
outclassed by hosts and eventual
winners England in the semifinals of
the 2014 tournament.
After a disappointing display in
the pool stages with scores of 18, 8,
0, 1, 14 and 38, Du Preez found
some form when it mattered most,
her 52 coming in 63 balls.
Du Preez said her teammates
supported her through a difficult
period.
“I've been very fortunate, the
girls have supported me throughout
even though I didn't start well with
the bat. But to be able to do it for us
today was special,” Du Preez said
after the match.
“It means the world. Thanks to all
the fans, I couldn't have done it
without your support.”
SA captain Sune Luus said the
team was excited for Du Preez.
“We're happy for Mignon to
finally get that 50. It's been a tough
tournament for her but to see her
flourish like this just makes all of our
hearts happy,” said Luus. - Ti m e s L I V E
WSU players selected for national basketball team
MESULI ZIFO
Basketball is slowly but surely making its mark in
the sporting sector of the province with two
players from Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
being selected for the national team to compete
at the University Games in China in June.
The pair, Giovanni Jafta and Olebogeng
Matabane who play for WSU basketball team in
East London, got the nod while in action for their
team at University of Sports SA national games in
Gqeberha in September 2021.
“The players impressed the selectors after
putting on a fine display at the games, so it came
as no surprise when they were selected,” WSU
basketball team coach Sibusiso Williams said.
WSU finished ninth in the competition, which
featured 16 teams from the country’s universities.
Williams said the players held their own in a
tough and fierce competition, leading to their
call-ups.
It was not the first time Matabane impressed
at national level having already been part of the
Under16 national team that competed in the
Afrobasketball in 2015.
Ironically, Williams was the assistant coach of
the team before the pair reunited at WSU.
Matabane is a product of the NBA junior
programme run by Royal Bafokeng in
Rustenburg.
On the other hand, Jafta carved his niche in
the Western Cape where he amassed multiple
provincial colours playing at different junior
l e ve l s .
He is the product of Heideveld Basketball
Club which is one the biggest basketball teams in
the Western Cape.
The World Student Games will be held in
Chengdu in China from June 26 to July 6.
“We are very proud of these two players
because their selection will serve to motivate
others to follow a career in basketball,” Wi l l i a m s
said.
“We will help these players to fine-tune their
technique and skills to make a mark at these
games in China.”
Williams said basketball was making inroads
into the sporting sector countrywide and the
selection of the two players would help market
the sport even more in the Eastern Cape.
However, it is yet to take off in a big way in
the province unlike other areas where it has a
massive following.
“Basketball is the most developing code in the
country, but due to a lack of facilities it’s not
getting proper recognition in our communities,”
he said.
“It has a huge following in places like
Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town hence we opt
to recruit in those provinces for players.”
Neball Proteas on a camp to prep for Commonwealth Games
MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE
Netball Proteas coach Dorette Badenhorst has
convened a trials and squad camp in
Stellenbosch as the national side continues
with preparations for the Commonwealth
Games in Birmingham in July.
Badenhorst called up a squad of 40 players
for the camp, which started n Saturday and will
run until Thursday where she will check fitness
levels of established players and those on the
fringes of selection.
At the beginning of the year, the senior
national team played in the Quad Series
against hosts England, Australia and New
Zealand and this camp is part of the process to
step up their preparations for the
Commonwealth Games.
Invited Players: Nicole Smith, Nicholé
Taljaard, Chantelle Swart, Nonsikelelo
Mazibuko, Lungile Mthembu, Kamogelo
Maseko, Boitumelo Mahloko, Ané Retief,
Shongile Hlungwana, Caleigh Stuart, Shannen
Bartlett, Jeanie Steyn, Danelle Lochner, Pamela
Chukwu, Bongi Msomi, Sian Moore, Marlize
de Bruin, Khanyisa Chawane, Monique
Reyneke, Siphosethu Kilani, Elmeré van der
Berg, Owethu Ngubane, Zandré Smit,
Nontuthuko Khomo, Tshina Mdau, Tarle
Mathe, Sikholiwe ‘Sne’ Mdletshe, Xandri
Fourie, Nokwanda Khumalo, Nomfundo
Mngomezulu, Mandolene Hermanus, Jessica
du Plessis, Danelle van der Linde, Didintle
Keebine, Refiloe Nketsa, Atacia Mbuyane,
Juanita van Tonder, Jeanté Strydom, Jamie van
Wyk, Noluthando Maliehe. – -D i s p a t c h L i ve
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Olebogeng Matabane have been selected to
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Progress boss hails star side’s guts
G E TAWAY
BID:
P ro g re s s
scrumhalf
Sonwabo
Majola is
chased by
Harlequins
left wing
Jason Jegels
during the
EC Super 14
final at the
WJ de Wet
Stadium in
Despatch
P i c t u re : F R E D L I N
ADRIAAN
MESULI ZIFO
Commitment, determination and
sacrifice were the attributes that
led to Progress dominating the
Eastern Cape Super 14 club rugby
competition, the team’s president Deon
Basson said after the side romped to yet
another milestone.
Progress again asserted their
dominance when they retained the title
by beating their arch-rivals PE
Harlequins 19-15 at the WJ De Wet
Stadium in Despatch.
Progress were denied home-ground
advantage when the organisers decided
to take the final to Despatch, owing to
the unsatisfactory condition of their
Central Fields stadium, dubbed the
“House of Pain”.
However, this did not deter them.
Basson attributed the team’s
performance to the incredible
commitment of the players and the
technical staff, led by coaches Deon
Booysen and Elroy Ligman.
“You can have all the talent in the
world, but if you are not willing to
work hard and commit to the cause,
you are as good as nothing,” he said.
“I always tell the guys that hard
work beats talent any time of the week.
“Everybody is prepared to die for
this club and that has been the
cornerstone of our success.
“When the home-ground advantage
was taken away from us, it served as a
motivating factor to double our efforts.”
Basson said retaining the Super 14
crown they won in 2019 before the
competition was put on hold due to
Covid-19 had proved that they did not
do it by fluke.
Progress were the only team that
finished the competition unbeaten in
eight games, which won them the team
of the competition award. Their captain
Deon “M oya ” Plaatjies was vo t e d
player of the tournament and Darrion
Edwards the man of the match after
contributing 14 points in the final.
While Progress, whose victory
came with a R40,000 prize, are
without doubt the most dominant side
in club rugby competition, Basson said
there were other players waiting in the
wings to slot in should their star players
get snatched by other sides in higher
leagues.
“Already our players have been
recruited by EP Elephants, but we have
others ready to slot into their places.
”They know that this platform leads
to bigger things.”
Progress have been invited to
participate in the Saldanha Bay Easter
Tournament, where they will represent
the province against eight other clubs
from different regions.
BSA corrects Cafu outcome, rules Chauke champ
MESULI ZIFO
Boxing SA on Monday moved to
swiftly correct the controversial
outcome of the SA flyweight title
fight between Jackson Chauke and
Phumelela Cafu by declaring the
result a majority draw.
This follows ring announcer
Carol Tshabalala’s announcement
that Cafu, of East London, had won
the fight and was the new champion
after his gutsy performance in his
title challenge held on Sunday at East
London’s International Convention
Centre.
The fight, shown live on
Supersport and promoted by Xaba
Boxing Academy, was preceded by
controversy when Cafu was not
approved as a voluntary challenger
to Chauke, with claims that the
Johannesburg-based champion was
due for a mandatory title defence.
After back-and-forth discussions,
B S A’s board eventually gave the fight
the green light to go ahead just a day
before the weigh-in.
But the controversy did not end
there, despite the two boxers’
brilliant display of skills, with the
relatively unknown Cafu holding his
own in most of the rounds.
While Chauke, a former
Olympian, was the aggressor, Cafu
was able to time him and counter
with crisp punches, with every blow
roundly cheered by the partisan
c r ow d .
After their 12-round battle, two
judges, Thandi Ngodwana and
Sithembele Tom, could not separate
the boxers’ performances, turning in
114-114 scorecards apiece.
Veteran judge Siphiwo Mbini put
Cafu ahead by 115-113.
Fight supervisor Phakamile
Jacobs then instructed Tshabalala to
declare Cafu the winner, despite the
rule that if two judges score a fight as
a draw, the outcome must then be a
draw, with the champion
automatically retaining the title.
Ringsiders and social media users
leapt on the error, condemning the
outcome, while Chauke’s manager,
Damien Durandt, immediately filed
a complaint to BSA.
“I was shocked when Cafu was
announced as the winner because I
had already seen the results before
they were announced,” he said.
“I immediately informed Chauke
that the outcome would be a draw
but told him not to react until after
the scores were read.”
Durandt – the son of the late Nic
Durandt – insisted that Chauke won
the fight despite the error in
announcing the scorecards.
“My hat off to Cafu because he
fought the fight of his life but there is
no way that he won the fight.” In a
statement, BSA said: “The Boxing SA
Regulations, article 35 [3] [b] states
that, “the result of a bout that lasts
the full number of scheduled rounds
shall be announced as a draw if two
of the judges declared it a draw and
the third judge awards it to one of
the boxers.
”This therefore means Jackson
Chauke will retain his title as a South
African Flyweight Champion.”
Boxing historian Ron Jackson
was appalled by the error, saying he
was surprised it was not picked up
by any of the officials at the fight.
He called on BSA to reintroduce
refresher courses for officials to stay
sharp and execute their duties
d i l i g e n t l y.
“The worse part of it was that the
fight was live on television and such
action does not help the image of the
s p o r t ,” he said.