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SCHOOL SPIRIT: Players from the girls’ and boys’ rugby first
teams show their spirit ahead of the rugby festival
POSITIVE VIBES: The inaugural festival provided a platform to
realise the players’ sporting dreams
BIG SMILES: First team rugby players are called to the stage
amid cheers from teachers and pupils during Friday assembly
A sporting
chance for all
Wongalethu High revives Mdantsane’s hopes
TAMMY FRAY
Local sports coach
Buqaquwuli Mnyila claims
“sport in Mdantsane is
dead” and that the inaugural
Wongalethu High School rugby
festival on May 14 may be the
only initiative left that can revive
serious sporting interest in the
area. With 12 schools
participating from in and
around Mdantsane, the
excitement for the first of many
years of Mdantsane school ruby
was palpable.
Kickoff commenced at 9am
and an exciting display of sport
ensued with teachers and
parents watching and
supporting as the festival
represented the hopes of many
in Mdantsane in terms of youth
development.
Schools in the Eastern Cape
are plagued with challenges
relating to waning
infrastructure, substance abuse,
dwindling funds and the
prospect of youth
unemployment, but teachers
and pupils at Wongalethu High
refuse to be deterred. They are
turning to sport as a means to
outwit difficult circumstances.
Mnyila acknowledges that
schools have to emphasise
academics in order to obtain a
sufficient pass rate, but he
believes the approach
undertaken by some schools in
terms of keeping pupils engaged
solely in academic material
inhibits the holistic
development of the pupils as
“sport helps children learn
respect, time management and
plays a big role in distracting
them from doing bad things”.
Head of sport and
administrative clerk at the
school Athabile Ngoloyi says
schools must adapt to changing
employment prospects for the
pupils and he emphasises sports
as a possible career in which
Wongalethu students can excel.
“Most of the learners are
academically challenged and
nowadays when people make
money, they can do so through
sport. The world is changing
and we no longer have to teach
children that their only options
are an 8-5 job” he says.
Deputy principle Z u k i swa
Njamela cites Wongalethu High
as the school from which many
contemporary leading public
figures have emerged and that
this inaugural festival provides
its current crop of learners with
a platform from which their
sporting dreams can be realised.
“The Eastern Cape is a rugby
orientated province and it starts
in the schools. Though we may
be challenged and not have
facilities and resources, out of
the little we have we should use
it to advance the aspirations of
our learners and there are sports
opportunities out there so we
can provide a festival like this to
showcase their talent so that
they can be spotted and maybe
be given better opportunities,”
says Njamela.
Ngologyi believes that from
within the region the next
Springbok players will emerge,
as he acknowledges the great
tradition of rugby as a sporting
code at Border level in the
Eastern Cape. Stereotypes that
pin rugby as a sport reserved for
MIGHTY WONGS: The girls’ and boys’ first rugby teams stand in front of the school’s main
office with their teachers and coaches Pictures: TAMMY FRAY
white Afrikaans men exclusively
are ideas that Ngoloyi believes
should be challenged as the
heritage of rugby in this area has
produced players of different
races and genders at the highest
national level. For this reason
the school has prioritised both a
b oy s ’ and girls’ rugby division
and both teams have been
practising fervently throughout
the year in an effort to build up
their capacity at the sport.
Team members Siphenathi
Mange and Baxolele Klaas say
being given the opportunity to
be a part of the rugby teams for
the school is more than an
honour as it has provided them
with confirmation that sport is a
worthwhile endeavour with
many benefits.
“I love playing rugby and
being part of the girls’ team is a
big deal because there are not
many girls’ teams so we are
grateful that we are one of the
few schools who actually takes
sport for girls seriously,” s ay s
Mange.
Both students believe their
commitment to rugby has
deterred them from engaging in
behaviours that are detrimental
to their health or their future, as
sport keeps them thoroughly
occupied.
For Njamela, this is among
the most important aspects of
the festival’s impact because the
school hopes that an increased
interest in sport will keep the
children motivated to make
positive decisions about how
and where they spend their time
after school.
Schalk Smit, a representative
from Freshbake East London
who are sponsors of the event,
says they anticipate being part
of sport and the growth of the
Wongalethu rugby festival for
many years to come as “many of
our employees and their
families are from this area and if
we have an opportunity to give
back, then we want to do that.”
With this being the first of
many rugby festivals, schools in
the area say they are indebted to
Wongalethu High for taking the
initiative and wish the festival
much success for years to come.
Catholic pre-school receives book donation in Duncan Village
FEEDING
THE MIND:
Masithethe
Counselling
Services
donates
books to
Pre-school in
Duncan
Vi l l a g e
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Masithethe Counselling
Services, formerly Life Line East
London handed over books to St
Peter Claver Pre-School at the St
Peter Claver Catholic Church in
Duncan Village on Saturday,
April 30 2022.
Jackie Orsmond, the
Director at Masithethe
Counselling Services, said the
reason for the donation is
because they believe in giving
children the opportunity to read
books.
“We believe in developing
young minds and story telling is
an important way of teaching
children life skills and much
m o r e .”
Orsmond said reading
sparks their imagination and
develops the brain while it helps
them to focus, concentrate and
improve communication skills.
Established in 1985,
Masithethe has been of service
to the Buffalo City community
for 37 years with counsellors in
23 schools.
It offers confidential and free
counselling, trauma debriefing,
personal development courses
for adults and teens as well as a
lifeskills programme for children
focusing on study skills, anti
bullying, peer pressure, suicide
prevention and drug abuse.
The St Peter Claver Preschool
was founded by a
Catholic nun. It started off
catering for 20 children. Th e
pre-school now has more than
100 children and caters for the
children of Duncan Village and
Pefferville communities.
Xoliswa Dida, the principal
at the pre-school, said the
children received clothing
donations as well from
Masithethe in December.
“We didn’t know much
about the counselling service.
We met them through one of the
sisters. When they visited the
church, they overheard the kids
doing activities that’s when the
interaction and relationship
b e g a n .”
Dida said Masithethe does
not only assist with donations
but they receive lifeskills
coaching as well.

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Former curator
takes brush in
hand to produce
exceptional pieces
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FAITH MTWANA
Accomplished East
London artist Jen
Rowlands has an
exhibition on show at CVD
Framers and Art Gallery that will
continue until June 22.
The collection is called The
Third Day and features paintings
in water colours, gouache, ink
and oils.
Rowland started painting as
a little girl and grew up honing
her art skills with the
encouragement of her parents
and her grandmother, who was
also a talented painter.
Rowland was the first fulltime
curator at the Ann Bryant
Art Gallery, serving for eight
ye a r s .
She used this opportunity to
establish the gallery as a
cornerstone of the Eastern Cape
art community.
During this time, Rowland
developed numerous
programmes for tertiary and
school level youth to gain
practical experience and
develop their knowledge about
art.
“The Ann Bryant art gallery
has been a great space to help
artists develop their craft.
“I love being in the space, it’s
a beautiful building.
“In my opinion, the Ann
Bryant Art Gallery is a treasure
of East London,” she said.
Rowland uses her art to
express her love for God and
does so by painting what she
identifies as God’s creation.
“I am a Christian and I show
my love for God through my
paintings. I am stimulated by
nature.
“I paint land-, sea- and skyscapes.
I also draw detailed
images of different parts of
nature, like small creatures.
“I used to be able to take
long walks and draw images of
WELL-KNOWN: Jen Rowland’s art is on exhibition and for sale
at CVD Framers in Jarvis Road. Rowland, who is inspired by
nature, uses her work to express her love of God’s creation.
The exhibition ends on June 22 Picture: TAMMY FRAY
what I saw. Now I take photos
with my cellphone and use
them as references,” said
R ow l a n d .
Rowlands also spent time
working at the department of
sport, recreation, arts & culture
and used her position to work
towards uplifting and resourcing
those less fortunate and thus
developed a deep knowledge of
craft and crafters in the Eastern
Cape.
Throughout her life,
Rowland has actively used her
expertise and passion for art to
assist others in developing their
skills and using their art to uplift
themselves and others.
Artist and owner of CVD
Framers, Louise Pietrucci, said:
“She’s spent a lot of time in the
arts environment. She used to
be the curator of the Anne
Bryant, and she’s spent a lot of
time encouraging other artists as
well.
“But I think her work is deep
and serene, and it’s been
received very well.
“We had a lovely opening,
sold quite a few pieces.”
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License to change others’ lives
QWhen and why did you
decide to open a driving
s ch o o l ?
AI started working as a
driving instructor in 2006
for Badz Driving School. Two
years later, I worked for
Malcolm’s Driving School for
almost three years. I got an
opportunity to start my own
driving school in 2010. I grew
up in the Pefferville area of East
London where poverty is a
major issue and most of the
people I knew never got the
opportunity to have someone
teach them, or someone like
myself who never grew up with
cars. So I decided to make it
my l i f e ’s work to help get a lot of
people on the road at very
affordable prices.
What skills does one need to be
a driving instructor? What
qualifications do you have?
I picked up most of my skills
along the way and I had many
different mentors that helped
and guided me to become a
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Lorenzo du Plessis
better instructor. Malcolm was a
former traffic officer and
examiner and I believe that
most of what I know today is
thanks to him. One needs an
instructor’s certificate and this is
an annual process one has to go
through just in case some of the
rules change along the way.
Do you run your business fulltime
or part-time? If part-time,
what else do you do for a
l iv i n g ?
I run the business full-time
because I have committed
myself to giving my people my
full attention and this has
proven fruitful over the years as I
have had many success with my
students. I am currently
operating three vehicles and
one of my instructors is my
younger brother whom I have
personally trained and he has
been with me for as long as I
have been an instructor.
What goals do you have for the
future of your business?
My goals are to expand into
trucks, code 10 and code 14,
which I am also qualified in,
and then maybe venturing out to
other cities.
What are some of the
challenges you face in this line
of work?
I think the greatest challenge is
dealing with people who have
extreme anxiety. However we
L o re n z o ’s Driving School in East London is ready
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have learned to overcome this
issue through our passion,
dedication and love for what we
do. Once we surpass this
challenge, many of our students
are more confident, not only
with driving but even in their
everyday challenges.
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school is
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driving
lessons in
and around
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What advice do you have for
someone who wants to start
their own driving school?
For someone wanting to start
their own business, they would
need to have knowledge of the
industry and a lot of patience as
this takes a lot of strain on
someone that has never taught
people how to drive. Be kind
and take criticism to better
yourself and your skill. Do not
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which is a big issue in our
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F E AT U R E
Meyers
motors aims
to keep girls
in school
GO CORRESPONDENT
Access to sanitary pads is still a
challenge for many young women
across Buffalo City. Dinika Rooy, a 31-
year-old mother of 1, founded the ‘Ke e p
a Girl in School’ campaign in 2018
which is aimed at providing feminine
hygiene products to the less fortunate
and disadvantaged school girls within
the BCMM area.
Recipients of the aid are at schools
such as Buffalo Flats Primary School,
Duncan Village and Chalumna Primary
schools among others.
Rooy has felt compelled to run this
initiative over the last few years because
of the concerning absenteeism flagged at
schools which many believe may be
influenced by insufficient access to
feminine hygiene products.
“School attendance is important.
Young girls should not stay away from
school because they don’t have sanitary
pads. We want them to be comfortable
at school.
“I want to reduce school absenteeism
DRIVE: The Keep A Girl in School campaign in
collaboration with Meyers Motors is hosting a pad
drive throughout the month Picture: SUPPLIED
and drop-outs caused by menstrual
related challenges, create menstrual
hygiene awareness through education
and reach out and support as many less
fortunate and disadvantaged school girls
as possible.”
To assist with this initiative, Meyers
Motors hosted a Sanitary Collection
Drive on Saturday May 15 2021 at
Spargs Mall in Beacon Bay.
The collection was considered
successful and the target for collection,
HOW TO SUPPORT
THIS DRIVE
You can drop off yo u r
donation of sanitary
towels and feminine
hygiene products at
any Meyers Motors
Branch this month:
Meyers Motors Retail
Centre, 28 Cambridge
S t re e t , E L
Meyers Car Bazaar,88
Cambridge Street, EL
Meyers Motors
Beacon Bay, Corner of
Bonza Bay Road &
N6, Beacon Bay, EL
Meyers Motors King
Williams Town, 112
Buffalo Road, King
Williams Town
Meyers Motors
Mthatha, 55 Madeira
S t re e t , M t h a t h a
For details contact
Dinika on +27 74 804
5010 or Meyers
Motors on 043 701
6600
which was set at 1000 packs, is midway
to being achieved. Meyers Motors has
asked the public to drop off items
throughout the rest of the month at their
nearest Meyers Motors office.
“Meyers Motors strives to drive
education within the community, and
essential items like sanitary towels
should be freely available. This is an ongoing
cause we will be supporting
throughout the year,” says Natalie Kriel
from Meyers Motors.
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BISSEKER WINS:
Clarendon High
School and John
Bisseker High
School took part
in a friendly girls
soccer match on
11 May and
Bisseker claimed
victory P i c t u re :
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Girls soccer at Bisseker growing
TAMMY FRAY
On Wednesday, May 11, the
Clarendon High School Soccer
Team played a match against
John Bisseker Secondary School
at the Hamilton sports club.
After much excitement and
fun, John Bisseker won the
match 4-0. John Bisseker’s
coach, Ms Gen Nortjie
commended the girls on their
performance saying that: “All I
want is for my players to do their
best and to succeed, whether
they are winning or losing.
“They are working towards a
goal and that goal is to become
stronger individually and as a
team. They are a new group of
soccer girls playing together for
the first time, some of them is
still learning how to play and
the others are improving their
skills. It's not always about
winning, but being true to
themselves and their team
mates and having fun while
doing it, bonding with each
other and learning from their
mistakes.
“Winning boosts our
confidence and it bring
tremendous joy, not only for us
as the team but also for the
s ch o o l .”
STERLING WINNERS: Soso Jobela, Myolisi Copiso and
Ondela Tafeni of the Stirling High School 1st XV on the charge
against Union High School on Saturday. Stirling won 50-0
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HOCKEY HEREOS: Clarendon 1st Hockey Team players
picture here , back/standing (from left to right): Chelsy Hendry,
Kate Nel, Demi Knott, Jemma Randall, Catelyn Farrer, Hannah
Boardman, Cara-Leigh Sanders, Jenna Viviers and Kwakhanya
Jango Front/kneeling (from left to right): Rebekah Haschick,
Jenna Tarr, Braunwyn Martin, Kaylin Hendriks and Kate Van
Heerden Picture: SUPPLIED
RUGBY EXTRAVAGANZA
DERBY DAY PASSION: Cambridge High School hosted a derby day on
Saturday against Hoërskool Grens where they played Rugby, Netball and
Hockey matches. Cambridge High School hosted a derby day against
Hoërskool Grens on Saturday 14 May and played rugby, netball and
hockey matches. The results are as follows. Rugby: 1st lost 3-36; 2nd lost
3-5; 3rd won 17-0; 16A won 29-12; 15A won 33-31; 14A won 38-5. Girls’
Hockey: 1st won 9-0, 16C vs 2nd lost 1-4. Netball: 1st lost 12-42, 2nd
won 18-17, 3rd won 15-0, 16A lost 14-17, 16B won 13-3, 15A drew 21-21,
15B won 14-5, 14A drew 17-17, 14B lost 8-14 Picture: FAITH MTWANA
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SPEEDY GONZALES: Lwethu Mboyi has pictured
here during his round as a runner for Hudson Park
High’s under 15 division Picture: SUPPLIED
Hudson cross
country steadily
i m p ro v i n g
GO CORRESPONDENT
On Friday, May 13, Hudson Park High School competed
in cross country against other schools at the Old
Selbornian’s club hosted by Stirling Primary. The runners
bagged commendable places on the scoreboard and
these are as follows:
14 Year Old Boys: 2nd – Zachary Smith
3rd – Aseko Booi
4th – Thando Frans
12th – Joshua Roux
14 Year Old Girls: 3rd – Maxine Burgess
7th – Isabelle Wynne
15 Year Old Boys: 4th - Hlanga Mafani
8th – Lwethu Mboyi
16 Year Old Boys: 7th – Inako Madikizela
9th – Bryce Kenny
11th – Olona Loni
19th – Seth Taylor
16 Year Old Girls: 2nd – Phoebe Saxton
3rd – Sophia Burgess
17 year old Boys: 11th – Bryan Chen
BACK IN ACTION: Players from Wongalethu High school and
Sakhiziswe High School seen here playing during their match at
the first ever Wongalethu High school rugby festival. A thrilling
day of rugby ensued at Mdantsane rugby stadium as the
Wongaletu High School rugby festival hosted games with
schools in the area. The teams put their best foot forward and
the scoreboard reflected the following results: 1. Buchule High
School 56 Vs 0 Sikhulule High School; 2.Ngwenyathi High
School 29 Vs 0 Khulani High School; 3. Nowawe High School 17
Vs 0 Eden 5 High School; 4. Phillimon Ngcelwana High School
16 Vs Qaqamba 10 High School; 5. Wongalethu High School
(girls) 35 Vs 10 Eden High School( Girls); Ntsokotha High
School 36 Vs 0 Zanempucuko High School; 7. Sakhisizwe High
School 3 Vs 0 Wongalethu High School. Pictures: TAMMY FRAY

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Tackling ward 28’s diverse challenges
QHave you established a
ward committee yet and
where can you and the ward
committee be reached?
AWe have elected a ward
committee that functions
unofficially. We have to
continue with service delivery
issues despite the delaying of
the formal establishment of a
ward committee by BCMM.
BCMM indicated that the
advertisement for comments
will be done this week and the
period for comments and
objections must pass before the
ward committee members will
be called for induction.
The official indicated the
ward committee will be able to
work officially in June.
What are some of the major
issues yo u ’ve handled in your
time as ward councillor?
The major issues I’ve handled
are mainly around the lack of
service delivery. Our water
supply is still erratic in some
areas.
The water reticulation
system is old and needs urgent
upgrading. We experience pipe
bursts often in Beacon Bay.
I must, however, commend
the officials working with the
water interruptions for trying
their best, often after-hours, with
a limited budget.
The electrical infrastructure
also needs urgent upgrading.
The electricity gets interrupted
often, apart from load-shedding.
This leads to sewage that
overflows into the various water
courses, leading to pollution.
The pump stations have no
preservation tanks to store the
overflow of sewage when the
pumps are down due to
electrical failure.
The road infrastructure is
totally neglected, in some streets
there are up to 50 potholes in
250m; that is one pothole every
5m. A sweet short-term victory
will be the repairing and
METRO
GO!PEOPLE
Frederick Pohl
Ward 28
maintaining of the roads.
Another aspect that will also be
a small victory if it can be done
is regular grass cutting and bush
clearing. Our streets verges and
parks are totally overgrown and
unusable by residents.
Have you become aware of
other challenges in your ward,
or seen any change?
The concerns are still there and
these will still remain unless the
BCMM council budget properly
for infrastructure redevelopment.
There are shortterm
solutions, but that includes
residents starting to take care of
their immediate environment
themselves. Take care of your
sidewalk in front of your house
and assist in clean-up initiatives.
There are daily new
COUNCILLOR CHAT:
Frederick Pohl from ward 28
weighs in on issues within his
w a rd Picture: SUPPLIED
challenges, especially around
crime, copper theft, illegal
dumping and the squatting of
va g ra n t s .
I was also not fully aware of
how badly the infrastructure is
neglected, though I was aware
of its poor state.
Ward 28 is a big ward with
diverse concerns. What are
some of the main challenges the
area has in common?
It is a diverse ward, especially
with the inclusion of the Phase 2
RDP houses in Mzamomhle.
This area has totally different
and more pressing needs for
supplying of basic services that
are totally lacking. Houses were
given to beneficiaries just before
the election without the
completion of basic services.
The sewerage system is
dysfunctional, there is no
stormwater drainage, no
electricity and only occasionally
water. This is a serious issue that
needs urgent i n t e r ve n t i o n .
What are you earnestly hoping
to address during the remainder
of your term?
If I can have the streets in
Beacon Bay properly
resurfaced, verges maintained
and the illegal dumping stopped
by having a decent, acceptable
garden waste transfer station
developed in an area that is
acceptable to the residents, it
will be a victory for me.
The other aspect is to see
Mzamomhle has proper
services.
I have also the dream to see
the Quenera Estuary be fully
developed in a properly
managed nature reserve that
involves the communities in the
management process. That
includes the mouth area that is
totally dilapidated.
What would you say is the most
important thing to keep in mind
as you go about your daily
re s p o n s i b i l i t i e s ?
My availability to attend to
service delivery queries from
residents and solve the queries.
How do you make yourself
accountable to re s i d e n t s ?
I always try to be available and
to answer the community on
any service delivery issue. I also
have an open door policy that
residents are welcome to
contact me at any time.
I give feedback by having
regular contact with residents,
either with public meetings,
WhatsApp groups or Facebook
and other social media.
I have a meeting once a
month with the Ratepayers
Association and my ward
committee, as well as the local
Community Policing Forum. I
also have interaction with other
interest groups such as the
Quenera River management
group. - FAITH MTWANA
Investec Great Kei Trek offers adventure without the hassles
EN ROUTE: The Investec Great Kei Trek comprises a set of
biking and running trails in and around Morgan Bay and entries
for packages are still open for the trail and bike routes in
August Picture: SUPPLIED
TAMMY FRAY
The Eastern Cape is home to
sprawling green hills and
foaming coastlines and the
Investec Great Kei Trek is an
annual set of trail bike rides and
runs that highlight these natural
wo n d e r s .
The routes span 180km in
total over the course of three
days. Participants are based at
various hotels and camping
grounds in the scenic town of
Morgan Bay, and throughout the
stay the troupe is led on a series
of trails dependent on the
package chosen.
The settings selected for the
different trails are deliberately
earmarked because of the sense
of adventure they invoke, as
trails take place on private
farmlands, alongside the cliffs of
Morgan Bay, over the Kei River
and across the dunes to
sparkling beaches.
The first set of trail runs and
rides have taken place for the
year in April and May, but in
August the Investec Great Kei
Trek will return with another
daring trail through the hills of
the Eastern Cape.
With almost five years of
successful trail routes under its
belt, Leverage Corporation, the
organisers and co-ordinators of
the Investec Great Kei Run, have
become pivotal role players in
the local tourism sector.
Leverage Corporation MD
Rob Jackson explains that many
of the entrants were people from
inland cities and urban hubs
who had little idea of the natural
beauty of the landscape in this
region.
The aegis behind the Great
Kei Trek is the opportunity to
generate awareness about
Eastern Cape tourism as “a lot
of people don’t know about the
areas that we take them to on
the trails and for most people it’s
the first time they have ever seen
or experienced the beauty that
we are able to show them on
these trails”, says Jackson.
Leverage Corporation
believes that tourism should feel
as uncomplicated as possible
for a consumer and the
approach of the Investec Great
Kei Trek is “adventure without
the admin because we arrange
everything for the guys, we
arrange their luggage, flights,
accommodation, all of that so
once our participants are on the
flight, everything else related to
their holiday is taken care of,
they just need to have fun,” s ay s
Ja ck s o n .
The Investec Great Kei Trek
provides a boost to local
tourism, economic
development and social
sustainability as Leverage
Corporations has been able to
raise R350,000 for the
development of child welfare
programmes, cancer drives and
rural development initiatives for
communities in Morgan Bay.
Through the involvement of
corporate sponsors such as
Investec, Midas and Twizza,
Jackson explains that areas in
need of support and
development in the Eastern
Cape have been noted.
“One of the guys on the tour
has committed R50,000
towards cleaning a rubbish
dump in an area we drove
through that really needed the
help, so the people who are on
the trail rides are very interested
in giving back to the areas they
are visiting.
“We want to leave a positive
impact on the places we operate
i n .”
A DV E RT I S I N G
F E AT U R E
Eastern Cape Transport to sell off vehicles at live auction
GO CORRESPONDENT
The department of transport: GFMS Trading Entity
(Eastern Cape Transport) will be hosting a live onsite
auction to begin at 10am on June 1.
The auction will include a vast range of
vehicles which will differ in quality and type.
Participants are required to submit a R10,000
refundable registration fee, FICA documentation,
proof of banking details as well as a completed,
and signed participant form.
This event will be cash-free, with all payments
needing to be made via electronic transfer.
All lots sold are subject to the seller’s
confirmation and a documentation fee of R1,000
will be charged per asset. Payment is due on
Thursday, June 2, before collecting.
Proxy bids will be allowed and may be
submitted by buyers, using the online “make an
offer” f u n c t i o n a l i t y.
All proxy bids must be submitted by Tuesday,
May 31, at 5pm.
- For more information, contact Sinovuyo
Gaika at 27 (0)78 655 1088 or drop him an email
at sinovuyo.gaika@liquidityservices.com,
alternatively contact Customer Services at 0860
000 010 or africa.buy@allsurplus.com.
To find out more about this event or see a list of
assets that will be on sale, visit:
w w w. a l l s u r p l u s . c o m / e ve n t s / 2 3 6 1 2
LIVE AUCTION
Featuring: Passenger
vehicles, buses, ambulances
and bakkies. Makes include
Ford, Volkswagen, ,
Nissan, Chevrolet, Toyota
and more.
MANDATORY
PRE-REGISTER:
Contact: Sinovuyo Gaika
sinovuyo.gaika@liquidityservices.com
078 655 1088 • 0860 00 00 10
WhatsApp
076 931 9904
±100 GOVERNMENT VEHICLES
Auction Date:
1 June 2022 at 10:00 ZA
Auction Location:
1 Owen Street, Central, Mthatha
Terms and conditions: Refundable registration fee of R10 000 and FICA
documentation required to participate. R1 000 documentation handling
fee due on successful purchase. Only 100 individual bidders permitted
on-site, no groups permitted due to CoVid-19 health regulations.
AUCTIONEER: Liquidity Services S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
START THE BIDDING: M o re
than 100 government
vehicles differing in quality
and type will be auctioned at
a live event set to take place
in Mthatha on June 1 P i c t u re :
SUPPLIED
PROXY BIDDING AVAILABLE:
Submit proxy bids on our website by
2022 at 17:00
https://www.allsurplus.com/events/23

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CLASSIFIED
INDEX
DOMESTIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
1010 Births
1040 Engagements
1050 Marriages
1070 Deaths
1100 In Memoriam
1220 Congrats / Best Wishes
1230 Birthday Greetings
1290 Thanks
PERSONAL
2070 Health & Beauty
2140 Lost
2142 Found
ENTERTAINMENT
3060 Entertainment General
SERVICE & SALES GUIDE
5010 Education & Tuition
5090 Plumbing
5100 Electrical Services
5120 Building Services
5122 Home Maintenance
5160 Walls / Fencing
5190 Painting / Decorating
5210 Pools, Spas, Accessories
5260 Computer Services
5360 Garden Services
5451 For Sale
5510 Kennels and Pets
5550 Misc Wanted
5570 Removals and Storage
5630 Services Offered
5640 Shuttle Services
EMPLOYMENT
6140 Education & Training
6150 Employment Wanted
6151 Employment
6170 Estate Agents
6370 Employment Wanted Domestic
ACCOMMODATION
7020 Accomm. Off / Wtd
7060 Flats to Let
7090 Houses to Let
7151 Holiday Accommodation
PROPERTY
8010 Flats For Sale
8050 Houses For Sale
8161 Business Premises To Let
8163 Business Premises For Sale
MOTORING
9070 Used Car Sales
9440 Motorcycles
9381 Motor Sundries
9640 Vehicles Wanted
9200 Used Bakkies / Panelvans
NOTICES
11010 Legal Notices / Auctions
11030 Businesses for Sale
2
PERSONAL
Personal
Under Debt Review / Admin /
Sequestration / Bad Credit
We Got U!
We can Help with a Loan or
Fix UR Credit
Loans R5000 – R250 000
SMS / Whatsapp
“EL” to 071 387 6370
www.spotaloan.co.za
2230
HOME VIDEOS put on DVD
Cassette tapes onto CD
Films 8mm put on DVD
Tel 043 748 3721 Mike
2275
Loans & Finance
PROPERTY
BRIDGING
FINANCE
- Up to 80% advanced
Against Property
Proceeds
- Agent Commission,
- 2 nd Bond/Bond Switch
Cell: 081 706 3656
Email:
charlese.snyman@
marlinwc.co.za
5
SERVICES & SALES
GUIDE
5120
Building Services
5550
Misc. Wanted
CLASSIFIEDS
Cheryl Larsen T: 082 432 5665 | E: cheryll@goexpress.co.za
Sbonelo Hasa T: 084 266 3445 | E: hasas@goexpress.co.za
FOOTWEAR: Black bag full
shoes & boots. Sizes 3
and 4. R299,99. Please
call 083 3737 816.
FRAMES: 10x Large
wooden picture frames.
R299,99 for all. Phone
083 245 9613.
GARDENING: Plastic pot
plant holders. R100 the
lot. Phone 083 245 9613.
HP DESKJET: Ink Advantage
1515 Series. 3-
in-1 printer, scanner,
copier. R299,99. Please
call 083 3737 816.
HP DESKJET: Ink Advantage
1515 Series. 3-
in- One printer, scanner,
copier. R299,99. Please
call 083 3737 816.
HP DESKJET: Ink Advantage
1515 Series. 3-
in- One printer, scanner,
copier. R299,99. Please
call 083 3737 816.
HP DESKJET: Ink Advantage
1515 Series. 3-
in- One printer, scanner,
copier. R299,99. Please
call 083 3737 816.
HP DESKJET: Ink Advantage
4615 Series. 4-
in-1 printer, scanner,
copier and fax. R299,99.
Please call 083 3737 816.
Fully licenced Mobile Scrap Dealer
*We buy all types of scrap metal*
*Weigh & Pay*
Copper | Lead | Radiators
Equipment | Light Steel
Stainless Steel | Appliances
Batteries Scrap Vehicles | Brass Aluminium | Steel
Call or WhatsApp Wessel 078 218 6112
Under R300
5541
BAG: R80. Phone 083 245
9613.
CHIP MAKER: R280.
Phone 083 245 9613.
Under R300
5541
BAKING TRAYS: 4x Large
Baking trays. R80 each.
Phone 083 245 9613.
BLINDS: Bamboo Blinds.
R200 for 2. Phone
083 245 9613.
BOOGIE BOARD: New.
R280. Phone 083 245
9613.
Country and Pop.
16x R5 each. Phone 083
728 0728.
CHRISTMAS TREE with
lights. R280. Phone
083 245 9613.
CLOTHING: Black bag full
clothing. R299,99. Please
call 083 3737 816.
CLOTHING: Ladies clothing.
Sizes 34 to 38. Jerseys,
jackets, pants,
skirts and jeans. R250
the lot. Call 076 761
5587.
CROCKERY: Cups and
saucers. R299,99 (set).
Phone 083 245 9613.
ELECTRICAL ITEMS: Plug
and extension cord.
R100. Phone 083 245
9613.
FAN: Small Ceiling Fan
R299,99. Phone 083 245
9613.
FOOTSPA: Sunbeam.
Large, with heat switch.
Good condition. R80.
Phone 083 728 0728.
JUGS: 1x Glass jug. R100;
1x Plastic jug. R50.
Phone 083 245 9613.
KIST: Wooden - 106 x 52
x67. R299. Phone 082
5635 622.
LAZY BOY MATERIAL:
Cloth material in very
good cond. Wine colour.
R299 not negotiable.
Contact 083 570 8936.
WhatsApp for pictures.
ORNAMENTS: Assorted
wooden animals. R40 the
lot. Phone 083 245 9613.
5550
Misc. Wanted
Under R300
5541
HIKING BAG: R280. Phone
083 245 9613.
KNIFE SET: R100. Phone
083 245 9613.
Under R300
PRINTER: Canon Printer.
PixmaCloud Link. Wireless
printer, smartphone
and tablet print and scan,
scan to cloud printer.
ADF. MX494. R299,99.
Please call 083 3737 816.
PRINTER: Laser Printer.
Brother HL 2130. Energy
Saver. (Excellent buy).
R299,99. Please call 083
3737 816.
WOOD CLAMPS: Set of 2x
old-fashioned heavy duty
wood clamps (39x20).
R100. Phone 082 5635
622.
BUILDING PLANS DRAWN
Home & Comm. SACAP.
Large & small Entire SA
Kathy 082 939 8131 or
kathy@yourplans.co.za
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ACCOMMODATION
WEAVERS RETIREMENT
SHAREBLOCK Various
flats To Let or For Sale.
Persons between 50-80.
Call Elaine from 8-2pm
043-7029800 Prices have
been reduced Come see.
8
PROPERTY
5541
PYREX DISH: 1x Glass
Pyrex dish. R50. Phone
083 245 9613.
ROASTING RACK: R80.
Phone 083 245 9613.
SEALER VAC PACK: R200.
Phone 083 245 9613.
SHIRTS: Men's Woolies
formal shirts. Size XXL.
R150. Phone 078 645
9160.
SOLAR POOL PANELS:
R200 both. Phone
083 245 9613.
TENT: 2-man tent only.
R150. Phone 083 245
9613.
TONERS: 3x Brother Toners
- TN 3350.
R299,99. Please call 083
3737 816.
TRAYS: 3x Plastic trays.
R100 for all. Phone
083 245 9613.
TRAYS: 3x Stainless steel
trays. New. R80 each.
Phone 083 245 9613.
TV STAND: Small, black.
R250. Phone 083 245
9613.
WATER COOLER: Clay
water cooler. R150.
Phone 083 245 9613.
5121
Home Improvement
7020
Accomm. Off / Wtd
8080
Plots For Sale
VACANT STANDS in
Aberdeen. Please contact
Gordon at
gordonb1820@gmail.com
11
LEGALS
11010
Legal Notices
11
LEGALS
11010
Legal Notices
FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
(form JJJ added by GNR 62 OF 25 January 2019)
Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of
the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to
apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of
Transfer T3307/2003 passed by THE MEMBER OF
THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE EASTERN
CAPE PROVINICAL GOVERNMENT in favour of
NCEDISILE WILTON KILI identity number 470226
5431 08 7 and NOMATHAMSANQA AGNES KILI
identity number 580626 0613 08 3, married to each
other in community of property in respect of ERF
53079 EAST LONDON, Buffalo City Metropolitan
Municipality Division of East London Province of the
Eastern Cape, which has been lost of 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 from the date of the
publication of this notice.
Dated at East London on this the 16th day of
May 2022
Applicant:
FIKIZOLO BULUBE ATTORNEYS
1 Cavendish Road
Vincent East London
e-mail: homba@fikizolobulube.co.za
081 761 5574
FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68
of the Deeds Registries Act,1937, of the intention
to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed
of Transfer T2653/2008 passed by KING
WILLIAMS TOWNN DEEDS OFFICE in favour of
NONTSIKELO CHRISTINA NTENGU in respect of
ERF 25 MACLEANTOWN, BUFFALO CITY LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF EAST LONDON,
PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN CAPE which has
been lost or destroyed.
All interested 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
Williams Town within two weeks from the date of the
publication of this notice.
Dated at East London on 11 MAY 2022
Mase& Mukoyi Inc
8 A Devereux Avenue
Vincent
info@masemukoyiattorneys.co.za
043 721 0851
11
LEGALS
11010
Legal Notices
11
LEGALS
11010
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Notice is hereby given in terms of the National
Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998,
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations of
2014, as amended on 7 April 2017 and 11 June
2021 and the Mineral and Petroleum Resource
Development Act 28 of 2002, as amended in
2013, of the intent to submit a Basic Assessment
Report to establish a sand quarry (4.713 Ha) and
to undertake the following activities on a portion of
Portions 42 and 43 of Farm 807, Division of East
London, Buffalo City Municipality, Eastern Cape
(32°57’46.36”S, 27°58’41.04”E):
Main Mining Activities:
1. GNR 327: 7 April 2017 and 11 June 2021,
Activity 21
2. GNR 327: 7 April 2017 and 11 June 2021,
Activity 27
3. GNR 324: 7 April 2017 and 11 June 2021,
Activity 12(a)(ii)
Proponent: Rijnberg Mineral Commodities (Pty) Ltd
Consultant: Elkanah Environmental Consulting
18 Aisne Avenue
Lorraine
Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 368 9095 & Cell: 071 384 8388
Email: Rijnberg.sand@stellenryck.co.za
The applicant, Rijnberg Mineral Commodities (Pty)
Ltd, and the practitioner, Elkanah Environmental
Consulting, are undertaking the necessary environmental
investigation to facilitate authorization
in terms of the Basic Assessment Report (BAR).
If you wish to register as an Interested & Affected
Party or make any representations in respect of the
application and/or the BAR, forward such
representations/requests in writing to Elkanah
Environmental Consulting before or on 22 June
2022 before 17:00. Should you require further information/access
to environmental documentation,
please contact our offices well ahead of the above
mentioned date.
Date of Notice:
19 May 2022
FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of
the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to
¿¿
lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the
the date of the publication of this notice.
FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of
the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention
to apply for the issue of a certified copy of lost or
destroyed Deed of Transfer Number T1866/2011
passed by the Estate Late Alison Denise Crouch
in favour of ALLEN HAROLD CROUCH, Identity
Number 520901 5110 085, in respect of:-
ERF 10870 EAST LONDON, BUFFALO CITY
METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF
EAST LONDON, PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN
CAPE IN EXTENT 1300 (ONE THOUSAND AND
THREE HUNDRED) square metres
which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the
issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the
same in writing with the Registrar of Deed at King
William’s Town within two weeks from the date of
publication of this notice.
Dated at East London this 3rd Day of May 2022.
JACLYN UNDERWOOD (15434)
DIFFORD UNDERWOOD INCORPORATED –
Applicant
Address: 14 Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay,
East London, 5241
E-mail address: info@diffordunderwood.co.za
Contact number: 043 555 0243

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Swimming through the challenges
TAMMY FRAY
Water is known for its
healing properties
and national NGO,
Waves for Change East London
branch, is utilising our sparkling
coastline to provide mental
health support, education, skills
training and opportunities for
youth living in vulnerable areas
in Buffalo City.
There are several branches
throughout the country. Our
local office is located in Lower
Esplanade Street in Quigney
and has been operational for
close to five years.
Over the past few years the
organisation has achieved a
great deal and is regarded with
appreciation and gratitude from
children and educators in under
serviced schools and
communities stretching from
Parkside to Mdantsane.
Children enrol for free in the
programmes offered by the
organisation provided they do
so with consent from a
guardian.
Schools with pupils enrolled
in Waves for change report
improved behaviour and a sense
of confidence and selfsufficiency
amongst the
ch i l d r e n .
Janet Mumyanyiwa, a
GO!PEOPLE n a t u re
Waves for Change
teacher from Greensleeves
Children’s Trust says: “Some of
the children were very closed
off and didn’t want to open up
to anyone but after coming here
for some time those children
have started to warm up to
others.
“I had a child in my class
who didn’t want anyone close to
him because of the trauma he
experienced but after he started
coming here, he now allows
other children to give him high
fives or fist bump him and that’s
a big difference especially for
the kind of children I teach,”
says Mumyanyiwa.
She suspects that the
s ch o o l ’s relationship with
Waves for change will only
strengthen as the years progress
because the school believes that
the environment posed by the
organisation has been a huge
benefit to the children.
The Constitution guarantees
children the right to violencefree
homes and safe community
environments but this right does
not always translate into reality
and often children living in
financially vulnerable
communities are subject to
abuse, trauma and instability.
Waves for Change
recognises this disparity in the
lived realities of South African
children and uses beaches
around the country as a safe
space in which to introduce
children to water safety skills
and surfing — lessons which in
turn act as mediums through
which to instil children with
interpersonal skills and coping
m e ch a n i s m s .
Waves for Change East
London head coach, Pierre Fray,
stresses that the sessions with
the children are designed to
incrementally teach them to
face their fears.
“We have one activity, for
example, that involves the
children being able to identify a
challenge they have faced and
what skill they relied on to
overcome that challenge and
this could be like resilience or
SURFS UP: The Waves for Change organisation is a national
initiative pioneering youth development through water skills
and surfing. To support the organisation with their vital work
please contact the East London branch at Lower Esplanade
Street Quigney Picture: ALAN EASON
courage and so forth,” says Fray.
Waves for Change sessions
take place on the beach with
trained surfing and water skills
coaches and the sessions are
divided into physical exercise
components and counselling
and mentoring segments.
With this dual focus, Fray
confirms that Waves for Change
is more of a mental health
organisation that uses physical
exercise and natural resources
like the ocean, to provide
children with an environment
where playing, learning, trying
and failing is safe to do.
Senior coach, Tee-Ann
Lawrence has been involved
with the organisation since the
early years of the establishment
of the East London branch
initially as a participant but
progressively she gained
enough experience to be able to
stand for a leadership in the
organisation.
“This is the kind of NPO that
waves for change is because
there’s a lot of opportunities to
grow within the organisation as
well and there are even
mentorship opportunities and
study opportunities,” s ay s
L aw r e n c e .
She has been a recipient of
the benefits afforded and says
that with the skills she was
bestowed with she is able to
network and branch out into
other employment prospects
outside of Waves for Change as
well.
Fray emphasises that this is
what makes waves for change
dissimilar to other organisations
as they try as far as possible to
provide the children enrolled
with the possibility of a
bright and self sufficient future
despite their current
c i rc u m s t a n c e s .
- Waves for Change is
currently recruiting youth
mentors at the East London
branch and are in search of
candidates who desire to be a
positive influence in the lives of
young children.
- To apply or for more
information please contact
Pierre Fray on 076-374-5292
Frere Hospital manager
wins service excellence
and innovation awards
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
A case manager at Frere Hospital in
East London, Rae Adkins, received
an award last Thursday for her 13
years of dedicated service.
Adkins was awarded for
managing and coordinating
activities relating to case
management at the hospital.
She was previously honoured
with the Premier Award Certicate of
Excellent Service by the national
Department of Health in August
2018, Silver Certificate for the Best
Employee in the Office of the CEO
in November 2018 and the Case
Management Association of SA
(CMASA) – Case Manager of the
Year Award 2019.
Expressing her appreciation for
the recognition, Adkins said: “It’s
not the prestige that matters but
how it makes us feel. Awards are an
acknowledgement of a job well
done and justification for the agony,
the self-doubt, and the hard work
that went into winning them.
“I am so proud, happy,
overwhelmed, and delighted. Thank
you for encouraging me to step out
of my comfort zone,” she said.
The ceremony, hosted by
CMASA, was held in KwaZulu-
Natal at the 10th annual National
Case Awards Management
conference.
The Department of Health
congratulated Adkins for her
continuous excellent work and for
bagging a second national award,
this time for Service Excellence and
Innovation for 2022.
The department said she served
on Frere Hospital’s Executive
Management Committee, giving her
in-depth understanding on
operational processes.
“She was able to contribute to
the strategic development of Frere
Hospital that culminated in the
hospital receiving international
recognition for quality
i m p r ove m e n t ,” department
spokesperson Yonela Dekeda said.
HARD WORK: Case manager at
Frere Hospital, Rae Adkins
Picture: SUPPLIED
Dekeda said Adkins’
responsibilities included advocating
for the needs of patients, the
hospital and the funder in order to
promote positive, cost-effective
outcomes, as well as encouraging
appropriate use of health care
services.
“She has vast experience and
has played a noteworthy role in case
management for over 15 years in
both public and private institutions.
“She has served the department
as the case management coordinator
since May 2013, and
represents the ECDoH on the
National Case Managers Steering
Committee. She assisted with the
development of National Standard
Operating procedures and
protocols while providing guidance
and assistance to the case managers
in our provinces.”
Adkins is currently deployed to
the e-Health team to assist the
department with the roll out and
implementation of the innovative
HMS2 health management system
in the province, focusing on patient
registration, digitisation of adverse
events and strengthening of revenue
management.
The head of department, Dr
Rolene Wagner, congratulated
Adkins for her well-deserved
a ch i e ve m e n t .
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Catching the Waves for Change PAGE 7
Runners pound the streets in EL
Local coach excels
at SA Masters tour
EL 35+ team finish third at
IPT hockey tournament
TAMMY FRAY
Lorrinda Thomas always knew
her life would be dedicated to
sport and as a winning coach
for the 2022 SA Masters Hockey IPT
held in Cape Town from April 29 to
May 1, her passion and respect for
hockey has only intensified.
Th o m a s ’s team ranked third
overall in the Gazelle section (35+
age group) and their performance
was commended by rival teams as a
phenomenal display of skill and
e n d u ra n c e .
“One of teams we ended up
beating said we were so fast and we
had the legs, so that makes a massive
difference because the team was
very fit,” says Thomas.
In addition to their endurance,
Thomas regards her team as an
exceptional group of committed
players who made coaching easy for
her because they prioritised
developing a synergy as a team.
From her assessments of local
hockey, Thomas believes the game
would improve if coaches and teams
avoided foregrounding individuals
and stressed creating and designing
combinations based on maximising
available group strengths to combat
any weaknesses in the team as a
wh o l e .
Th o m a s ’s sentiments regarding
the game carry immense weight as
she has been involved with the sport
for almost her entire life, with much
of her professional experience spent
developing local hockey at all levels
from administration to umpiring, and
everything in between.
She studied sports science at
university, certain that she wanted to
be involved in sport in some
capacity. When she became a sports
administrator at school level she was
thrown into coaching and had much
success as one of her early stints at
U/16 Border hockey led her team to
victory at the IPT of that year.
She has worked tirelessly both on
and off the field to develop the game
at local, national and international
level, saying “I have to wear three
caps all the time — a players cap, an
umpires cap and a coaches cap —
and I have to keep changing
between them, which is not easy to
do”.
A staff member at Hudson Park
High School and coach for Bows
Ladies Hockey Club, she has played
a hand in developing the sporting
careers of many local talents and
cites this vast array of coaching
experience across different age
groups and contexts is a helpful
foundation for coaching at Master’s
IPT level.
Thomas believes that getting
involved in the administrative aspect
of hockey, especially umpiring,
ensures coaches are intellectually
improving their game play.
“I have a good understanding of
the rules so I then coach my team to
make sure that they utilise the rules
... you can’t just rock up to a practice
as a coach, you need to prepare for
your sessions and that takes time and
e f f o r t .”
Thomas believes that successful
coaches are the ones who encourage
their players and opponents to
provide feedback about coaching
direction.
She encourages fellow coaches
to “chat to opposition coaches to
learn about how opponents view
your team. Communicate with other
coaches and be prepared to listen
and to share”.
As the Master’s team eases into a
period of rest and recovery now, the
local hockey season is underway
and Thomas is currently preparing
her club team for their upcoming
fixtures.
Her hopes for the future of local
hockey is that more and more
players and communities who have
benefited from hockey will avail
themselves to give back to the sport
through volunteer work or other
means.
“Local hockey needs more
people to be involved in things like
umpiring, coaching and other
administrative duties because we
have so much talent here, we just
need more resources,” she said.
“We have a shortage of female
umpires and this is because there are
a number of barriers. On the part of
sports admin, young ladies are not
well developed for the admin roles
and we fall short in terms of a system
for umpires.
“At school level maybe players
should give feedback and run a
session now and then to give them
exposure to coaching.”
Home side soldiers will try again
TAMMY FRAY
Last week local women’s soccer
team Thunderbirds lost their first
game of the season 1-0 to University
of the Western Cape at the Sisa
Dukashe stadium in Mdantsane.
Prior to the kickoff, Thunderbirds
coach Thembalethu Apleni
confirmed the home side had been
unable to claim victory against the
visitors in the past two seasons so the
pressure was on to win and m ove
up higher in the Hollywood Bets
wo m e n ’s soccer league.
The opening half progressed
sluggishly, with UWC maintaining
possession of the ball and with a
goal scored by the visitors close to
half time, the home side was unable
to recover striking momentum
during the rest of the game.
Apleni believes that
Thunderbirds are a strong team with
immense winning potential but that
for the UWC match in particular, the
side may have been caught at their
weakest because they have been
YEARS OF SERVICE: Winning coach Lorrinda Thomas, front, third from
right, with her team ranked third at the 2022 SA Masters Hockey IPT
held in Cape Town from April 29 to May 1. The side did well to finish
third in the Gazelle section (35+ age group) Picture: SUPPLIED
HOME TOWN DEFEAT: Players from the Thunderbirds and University of the Western Cape seen here in
action at the Sisa Dukashe stadium on May 11 Picture: TAMMY FRAY
playing back-to-back matches
consistently despite players having
incurred injuries and strains.
“They are soldiers and I don’t
want anyone to feel sorry for them —
they have to be strong” says Apleni.
Oceans sees
records in
both races
FAITH MTWANA
The fourth running of the Ocean 10 road race
took place along the beachfront in Gonubie on
S u n d ay.
The event was, for the second year running,
split into two races, with the men running first
and the women starting an hour later.
The Oceans 10 is recognised as the only
World Athletics certified course in the city and is
the only race not to have missed an event
throughout the Covid-19 lockdowns.
This year, the race boasted an incredible list
of sponsorships and logistical support, including
Easy Equities, SA Home Loans, SUPERSPAR
Gonubie, PURA, Gonubie Scouts, Current
Consulting, DJ Steve O, Boast Running Success
and Richard Pattern.
The prizes, worth more than R22,000,
included the options to win three superior
quality beds and a recliner from Brands valued at
R2,500.
The race was awarded Border Championship
status for the first time and was used by Border
Athletics to select their team for the SA Half
Championships to be held in Nelson Mandela
Bay in June later this year.
Yanga Malusi continued his winning streak by
coming first in a time of 28 mins and 58 sec.
Malusi has been a consistent runner and has
finished in the top two every year .
In second and third, respectively, were
Vuyolwethu Madikiza and Menzeleleli Lithobe.
The top three in the women’s race were all
from the Easy Equities Born2Run team.
Hanlie Botha, who won in 34:50, recently set
a new women’s race record at the VQS Diesel
Depot 15km race. Caryn Lategan came in
second and Lauren Ranger third.
Race organiser John Lee Sun said the race
was a success, despite a few minor challenges.
“The race was run in ideal conditions, with
course records set in the men’s and women’s
races. Many runners recorded personal bests.
“A major disappointment was the extremely
late arrival of the Traffic Department, which
compromised the safety of participants,” he said.