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roads cause for concern
Eight major crashes in 10 months
ZIP ZAP ACROBATS
TK MTIKI
In less than 10 months, Talk
of the Town has reported on
more than eight car
accidents in and around Port
Alfred. Some have resulted in
costly damage to vehicles; in
others, people have lost their
l ive s .
At least two fatal accidents
on the R67 were associated with
stray animals on the road.
A young woman lost her life
last year in an accident on the
R67 between Bathurst and Port
Alfred. Emergency services
personnel called to the scene
surmised that her car had rolled
after she swerved to avoid cattle
on the road.
Port Alfred South African
Police Service member Sergeant
Khayalethu Hambaze’s life was
cut short on March 16 in a car
accident on the same road, the
R67. When police officers
arrived at the scene, they found
a dead cow lying in the road.
Another place which can be
regarded as a high accident
zone is the hill between R72
Motors and the traffic lights at
Nico Malan Bridge in Port
Alfred. TotT has on numerous
occasions reported on serious
car accidents taking place
opposite Port Alfred High
S ch o o l .
On May 26 TotT, reported on
three vehicles which collided
on the R72 opposite the sch o o l
at about 3pm. Two drivers and
two children were rushed to
hospital. The two vehicles were
severely damaged.
Local motorists say the
section between Bathurst Street
and Park Avenue has become an
accident hotspot.
In the same spot last year in
November TotT reported on a
truck driver who survived a bad
accident on the Albany Road
portion of the R72 adjacent to
the school after losing control of
his vehicle.
The driver made a harrowing
escape, missing the house and
veranda on the corner, opposite
The Lodge.
The horse and trailer jackknifed,
and the front of the truck
was severely damaged on the
passenger’s side when it hit
some trees on the side of the
road.
Another area that has
become a hotspot accident is
the hill of Southwell Road on
the R72.
On June 18 there were
chaotic scenes at the
intersection of Main Street CBD
and Southwell Road as passers
by rushed to gather thousands of
naartjies after a truck stacked
with fruit lost its load.
Two months earlier, in
March, on the same hill a truck
rolled, damaging an electrical
junction box. Metal road safety
barriers are still in their
damaged state to date.
M o n d ay ’s horror crash on
the R72, 5km from Alexandria
towards Gqeberha, saw five
people die when the sedan they
were travelling in ignited on
impact in a head-on collision
with a truck and trailer.
Ndlambe spokesperson
Cecil Mbolekwa said they were
very concerned about the
frequency with which accidents
— some serious — occur within
the municipality’s boundaries.
He said all relevant stakeholders
needed to come on board to
prevent these incidents.
“As the municipality we are
very concerned about the high
level of accidents that persist in
our area,” Mbolekwa said.
“The R72 is a provincial road
which requires collaboration
between the police, the
provincial traffic department
and Ndlambe traffic officers,”
Mbolekwa said.
He said the accidents could
be attributed to several factors,
such as reckless driving,
speeding and driving under the
influence of alcohol.
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MAGIC IN MAKHANDA The
Zip Zap Circus in Moya at the
National Arts Festival. The
show celebrates heritage and
culture in an acrobatic display
featuring nine dynamic young
performing artists. Zip
Zap’sNAF shows are over for
this year, but there’s still
plenty of magic over the next
four days: Urban Circus -
J o b u rg ’s hottest circus
artistes take the audience on
a wheel-spinning, nail-biting,
day-dreaming escapade
through the city. It’sa
collaboration between Jozi
circus company, The Cirk and
well-known physical theatre
practitioner and Cirque
duSoleil alumnus, Daniel
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Matthews
takes up the
Rotary baton
STAFF REPORTER
It was an emotional moment for
outgoing president of Rotary
Kenton-on-Sea, Eugene de Witt,
as he thanked members one of
the international organisation’s
strongest local clubs for their
support and hard work.
The Club held its induction
and prizegiving ceremony at the
Diaz Deep Sea Club in Kenton
recently. Alexandria dairy
farmer Simon Matthews is the
club’s new president.
The club’s mixture of fun and
seriousness was reflected in the
awards, which kicked off with
the Wooden Spoon Award
awarded to RodgerCarthew –
“awarded to the Club Member
who is always in the forefront
with plenty to say about a lot
and sometimes about nothing,
also known as the “stirrer”.
In handing over the
Wandelstok Award, Eugene de
Witt said he never in his wildest
dreams thought he would be
rewarding his wife for being
away from home. The award – a
stylish walking stick – goes to
the most well-travelled club
member and this year, that was
Ruleen De Witt.
Will Braithwaite was
acknowledged for his
management of the snare
eradication programme.
Hugh McCormack received
the new Rotary Award for
Unsung Heroes, “in recognition
of dedication and commitment
to ‘gees’ building and backroom
support.
Youth development worker
at the Kariega Foundation,
NomawethuNgangqu was
presented with an award that
recognised her dedication to
youth development in Kentonon-Sea,
“specifically
Ekuphumleni and the girls of
our community”.
Michael Wilmot received
the President’s Significant
Contribution Award. Voted for
by the Club Members and
presided over by the Club
President, it is awarded to the
Rotarian of the Year who lived
OUTGOING PRESIDENT:
Eugene de Witt
up to the ideals and upheld the
objectives of Rotary. The
recipient of this award is chosen
for their dedication to the Rotary
Club of Kenton on Sea.
The 110-year-old Rotary
International organisation is
focused on action on
sustainable projects, from
literacy and peace to water and
health. According to
Rotary’swebsite, it has more
than 46 000 clubs and 1.4
million members worldwide.
“We provide service to
others, promote integrity, and
advance world understanding,
goodwill, and peace through
our fellowship of business,
professional, and community
leaders. Together, we see a
world where people unite and
take action to create lasting
change — across the globe, in
our communities, and in
o u r s e l ve s ,” the organisation
states as its mission and vision.
“Our multidisciplinary
perspective helps us see
challenges in unique ways.
“We think differently: We
apply leadership and expertise
to social issues — and find
unique solutions.”
Rotary Kenton-on-Sea’s
service, fund-raising and
community projects include its
snare eradication in partnership
with Assegaai Conservancy,
fund-raising for Rotary’s End
Polio Now (EPN) campaign,
fundraising for Hospice and
collaboration to provide meals
during the Covid-19 lockdown.
See pictures on pages 16 + 17
SAFETY FIRST: Greg Hogen (Border Kei Smart Home Solutions), Herman Joubert (MultiSecurity) and NSRI station 11
commander, Christopher Pike. Picture: FAITH QINGA
Even heroes need a hero
NSRI keeping beach lovers safe along 150km of coastline
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The National Sea Rescue
Institute (NSRI) rescue
station in Port Alfred is
one of the most effective and
fastest responding in South
Africa. However, theft and
vandalism at the organisation’s
base have threatened to scupper
their important work.
Enter Multi Security and
Border Kei Smart Home
Solutions, who last week joined
forces to hand over R15,000
worth of security installations
for the building and grounds.
Multi Security sponsored
four CCTV cameras costing an
estimated R15,000 at the local
National Sea Rescue Institute
(NSRI) on Tuesday, June 14.
Border Kei Smart Home
Solutions sponsored the
installation of the equipment at
the NSRI’s station 11, adjacent
to the Port Alfred River & Ski
Boat Club.
Multi Security owner,
Clinton Millard, said the
sponsorship comes after the
theft of equipment from the
station had hampered NSRI
volunteers in their duties.
The CCTV installations
would help safeguard the base.
“These installations are for
the building’s security to help
safeguard it if any incidents
happen on the base,” Millard
said.
“As a waterman myself, it is a
cause very close to my heart
because they do so much good
for the community and they’re
always available. They’re one of
the fastest responding NSRI
stations in the country and they
are a key force in Port Alfred for
the safety of our rivers, beaches
and sea life,” Millard added.
The base’s new station
commander, Christopher Pike,
says he aims to make sure the
communities they serve along
150km of coastline know about
the work the NSRI does.
This includes all marine,
river and other water related
emergencies, from Woody Cape
in the west to Hamburg in the
❝ These installations
are for the building’s
security to help
safeguard it if any
incidents happen on
the base
east. The area includes Cannon
Rocks, Boknes, Bushmans,
Kenton, Port Alfred,
Kleinemonde, Fish River,
Keiskamma River and all the
rivers and dams in the area.
Pike said the theft of water
pipes and electrical fittings, and
general vandalism of these
systems, had reduced the
efficiency of the rescue base in
serving the community.
“The sponsorship will help
in keeping the rescue vessels
safe and further ensure that the
rescue facility is always at 100%
r e a d i n e s s ,” Pike said.
The station has 26
volunteers. They anticipate a
new intake of volunteers later in
the year, around August.
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safety related incidents being
reported, according to Multi Security.
On Monday June 20 at 11.50am Multi
Security control room received a call
from a lady playing golf, reporting that
they saw someone who had jumped
over a fence in the area. Armed
response attended and patrolled the
area.
On June 24 at 2.40am, Multi Security
Armed response attended to an alarm
signal in Hill Street after the client
reported a suspicious person on site.
Armed response patrolled the area.
On Friday June 24 at 7.48am, Multi
Security received an alarm signal in
Causeway Road. Armed response
together with SAPS attended and
reported a positive break-in.
On the same day at 12.20pm a client
phoned in reporting copper pipes
stolen in York Lane. Multi Security
Armed response and SAPS attended to
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AMP sets Village Green vibe
Young musicians get to shine
SUE MACLENNAN
Homegrown Makhanda
talent starred at the
official opening of the
Village Green at the 48th
National Arts Festival in
Makhanda on Saturday.
The Access Music Project
(AMP) Orchestra shone brightly,
along with the sun which
brought a celebratory mood
after two days of rain.
They performed at the
opening, followed by the
impressive Eastern Cape Fashion
S h ow c a s e .
The AMP musicians warmed
up the outdoor stage with lively
renditions of Vu l ’indlela by
Brenda Fassie, Granite by Peter
Wastall, Roya l s by Lourde, and
Watermelon Man by Herbie
Hancock – all arranged by AMP
orchestra conductor and project
founder Gareth Walwyn.
The ensemble was given a
boost by the arrival in town of
several AMP alumni who joined
them for the show.
Sesona Kelekete (trombone)
and Sigcobile Kolisi (alto sax)
are studying music at North
West University, Sisipho
Mangete (trombone) and
drummer Sinesipho Geelbooi
are at UCT. That’s one important
part of what AMP is about.
Makhanda has good no-fee
schools, thanks to their strong
leadership, Rhodes University’s
Nine Tenths mentoring
programme and community and
service organisations such as
Rotary that step up to support
that work.
But with the pressure to get
just the basics in place – desks,
chairs, toilets and enough
teachers for the core subjects –
pupils at these schools stand
little to no chance of accessing
formal art or music classes.
Enter AMP. Actually, entered
AMP 12 years ago. For more
than a decade, the NGO has
been providing music lessons
for Grade 4 or 5 pupils, through
to Grade 11.
“We have become a music
department to 12 schools,”
Walwyn says.
IN TUNE: The AMP musicians played lively renditions of ‘Vu l ' i n d l e l a ’ by Brenda Fassie, ‘Granite’
by Peter Wastall, ‘Royals’ by Lourde and ‘Watermelon Man’ by Herbie Hancock
“We ’ve had literally
hundreds of young people come
through our programme –
o f f i c i a l l y,” says Walwyn.
What he means is that this is
a formal programme, with
standards set by external
grading institutions such as the
Trinity and Royal Schools music
exams, as well as the UCT
entrance exam. The programme
stops at Grade 11 because of the
work committments in matric.
“Once they hit Grade 12,
they’re welcome to come and
play just for the joy of making
m u s i c ,” Walwyn says. The
programme runs from the Joza
Youth Hub, with about 25
pupils enrolled annually.
They are trained for formal
qualifications in music and
access to tertiary study and
career paths. The curriculum,
Walwyn explains, is in line with
current standards but includes
neglected relevant areas of
s t u dy.
“We emphasise African
music, industry music and
sound technology.”
A dynamic ensemble
programme not only develops
important musical skills, but
also bridges divisions among
young people.
AMP’s mission and vision,
their website states, is “To
enable young musical people,
who would not otherwise have
the opportunity, to realise
musical futures through a solid
and competitive music
education, towards the
development of outstanding
musicians, performers and
creative professionals… [ Fo r ]
South Africa’s youth to have
equal access to music
education, creative industry,
cultural heritage and artistic
p o s s i b i l i t i e s .”
Performing at the National
Arts Festival at the opening of
the Village Green was a boost to
their confidence.
“They had a ball,” Wa l w y n
s ay s .
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“As Ndlambe Municipality, we are
operating on a shift system that makes
traffic officers visible and available until
8pm every day,” Mbolekwa said.
“Also consider the fact that we don’t
have the luxury of having many traffic
officers.
“[The South African Roads Agency
Limited] is busy with continuous
maintenance on our main roads,”
Mbolekwa said.
“This has a huge impact on our existing
infrastructure. The roadside barriers and
road surfaces are all affected.
“As the municipality, we wish to
caution road users to drive safely at all
times on our roads.”
Uncedo Taxi Association member
Mandla Zondani echoed the issue of stray
animals on the R67 and the poor state of
the road.
“We have a problem of potholes in
roads. Even this road maintenance that is
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zones. This makes the road smaller.
“Look at them when you drive to
Bathurst: they make it difficult for
drivers. Remember, some of the
people on weekends drive under the
influence of alcohol,” he said.
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Cars for Africa conducted from 2017
to 2021, Mahindra XUV300, Toyota
Etios, Toyota Avanza, Honda Amaze,
Renault Sandero, Volkswagen Polo
Vivo, Toyota Yaris, Kia Picanto,
Hyundai i20 and Suzuki Ignis are the
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QPlease tell us about your work as the
Executive Producer of the National
Arts Festival.
AMy job is very layered. It’s a combination of
stakeholder management, contracting and
positioning the Festival with artists and
stakeholders within the eco-system of the arts and
culture landscape. It’s multi-faceted and interesting
- and sometimes challenging.
How and where did it all start?
A: It all started in 2010, I was a performer at the
time but when I was injured in a road accident, I
couldn’t perform and that’s when I developed an
interest in the work that was happening behind the
scenes and realised that this was something I was
very interested in. At first, I practiced this role at a
small scale, putting together Udaba Dance Festival
in Uitenhage with community dance groups from
there.
Next I became the in-house SWII Arts
Amendment Production Company producer and
then I became the National Arts Council theatre
panellist. From there I became Artistic Manager at
the then Port Elizabeth Opera House and from
there I made my journey to the National Arts
Festival as the Associate Producer.
I did this for a year, after which I became Acting
Executive Producer until becoming fulltime
Executive Producer in 2019. I also produced the
first Sharjah Fringe in the United Arab Emirates in
2020 which was a project of the National Arts
Fe s t iva l .
Best moment?
Realising that I am the first black woman from the
Eastern Cape in this role. Coming from a
disadvantaged province without a thriving arts
industry, I was instantly connected into a national
and international network of creative and culture
p ra c t i o n e r s .
It is also a full circle for me as I came to this
Festival as a young person, just ten years old for the
first time, and then went on to participate as a
performer in 2006. I remember being in awe of
how big this Festival is and the thrilling possibility
of seeing your idols perform live and now here I
am producing it.
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Low point (and how you recovered).
When Covid forced us to suspend the live National
Arts Festival we had to deal with the realisation
what this would have significant impact for the arts
and artists in South Africa and for people and
businesses in Makhanda.
Down time: how do you unwind?
I love taking long walks at the beach around sunset
and just taking in the beauty of nature. Unwinding
is also relaxing as I play my favourite music and
spend time with family.
A song, mantra or phrase that sums up the way
you see the world.
People Like You by Gramps Morgan because it
reminds me that instead of responding in a
negative way we can all just be kinder.
AGM OF THE
P A BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
to be held at the Golf Club on
Thursday 14 July at 9.30 a.m.
Agenda to include update of
constitution.
Something South African to celebrate?
The ability for our country to stand together – the
philanthropic nature of the people who look after
one another in tough times and times of need.
One thing South Africa needs to fix?
We need to have real, frank conversations about
where we are heading as a country because there
is so much sugar coating about the current reality
and we’re just putting a band aid on a bleeding
wound without drying it first. There is still so much
unresolved anger. We need spaces to process this.
Top of your recommendations for visitors to
Ndlambe and the Sunshine Coast?
There are amazing beaches and I’ve always loved
the Mpekweni Resort!
Top of your own bucket list?
Bungee jumping!
Favourite book, movie and artist?
Becoming by Michelle Obama, Diary of a Mad
Black Woman and Nomhle Nokonyeni
Who is your hero, and why?
My Mom. She is the epitome of inner beauty,
resilience and strength.
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Compiled by TK MTIKI
and FAITH QINGA
Facebook Question
Are you still going to be wearing a mask
now that it is no longer mandatory to
do so?
Some online TotT readers say they will
not continue wearing a mask, while
others say they will.
Suzette Botha and Nicky Tyrrell said hell
no!
Contrary to this happy response, Lynn Hall
Wilshere-Preston said yes for a while still,
where necessary, certainly on aeroplanes.
Nolene Ferreira shared the same
sentiments saying yes during winter until
the flu, coughs and colds are fewer.
Sandra Naude said: “Nope because I don’t
believe they helped at all.”
Sue Gordon said at the Festival and in
crowds, most certainly.
Rachel Bushell and Mandy le Roux said
absolutely not.
Forget Svosve jokingly said: “I think it
saves time and money on ladies as
compared to wearing their [makeups]”
Tatenda Mazwi Mapuvire said:
“Absolutely not, that thing made me feel
s u f f o c a t e d .”
Audrey Enslin said yes, definitely!
Bonny Skipper and Rory Gardner pointed
out that it’s probably still good [to wear a
mask] in highly crowded places.
Susan Jeanne Robertson said: “I may if
people are coughing and are not wearing a
mask — I would also wear one if I am
coughing and not well to protect others.”
Chantelle De Clercq said not a chance.
Guiliana van Rensburg said: “Yes only
when I go to the shops.”
Ronelle Botha said hell no.
Nompumelelo Noluvo said she will for
s a f e t y.
Nicole Booysen and Natalie Baptiste said
yes, they would continue wearing a mask.
On the other hand AlettaMacCallum and
Edie Janse van Rensburg said no way!
Sounding undecided, Mike Stephen said:
“I’m not sure yet. I used to laugh about the
far eastern people wearing masks all of the
time, but then I haven’t even had a cold for
three years!”
Similar to Stephen, Marilyn Pattenden
said: “I’m not sure. Possibly in crowded
places as I’ve realised people don’t cough
or sneeze into their elbows. I’ve managed
to escape having a cold or flu since 2020,
so, hmm — jury still out.”
Sonja Froneman just said no.
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NHBRC consumer awareness
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collaboration with the Eastern Cape
Department of Human Settlements is
conducting a Consumer Awareness
Exhibition in Port Alfred, Rosehill Mall
today. The exhibition is part of efforts to
create awareness about NHBRC mandate
and Human Settlements Products
Team building getaway for Harcourts
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Alfred’s visit to the Labyrinth at The Edge in
Hogsback #weekendaway #teambuilding
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Ready to be a player on global market?
Eastern Cape arts and crafts on show
SUE MACLENNAN
A vibrant fashion show featuring
the work of designers from six
districts in the Eastern Cape was
a great way to draw Festivalgoers
into the Village Green
marquees.
There an impressive array of
woven grasswork from Alfred
Nzo District, beadwork from
Amathole, wool weaving from
the Sarah Baartman District,
wirework from Chris Hani,
décor from Nelson Mandela
Metro, woodcarving from OR
Tambo and clay pots from Joe
Gqabi.
The Department of Sport,
Recreation, Arts and Culture
partnered with the Eastern Cape
Development Agency and the
Transnet Foundation to bring a
showcase of arts, crafts, fashion
and performance to the 48th
National Arts Festival in
Makhanda.
The Arts and Culture MEC’s
address at the opening of the
Village Green on Saturday 25
June was delivered by senior
MakanaCouncillor and member
of the Mayoral Committee,
Ramie Xonxa.
A qualified heritage
practitioner himself (along with
a teaching background) has
made Xonxa the go-to person
and a valued member of arts
and educational bodies in the
region. The address encouraged
crafters to think further than
their immediate market.
“Are you ready to be a player
on the global market?” Xonxa
asked.
“Does the quality of your
raw materials meet the demands
of the international market?”
Xonxa said challenges in the
sector were difficulty of access
to credit facilities, inadequate
access to communication,
transport and utilities
infrastructure, inappropriate
marketing strategies and
difficulties in obtaining raw
materials.
“The strong partnership we
have with the Eastern Cape
Development Corporation is
assisting in addressing these
ch a l l e n g e s ,” the MEC said,
through Xonxa.
The Village Green, at
Vistoria Girls’ High School,
features a selection of 20 craft
projects in the Eastern Cape
Provincial Collective Tent,
including NosikhumbuzioJali
(pottery), Lavelilanga (craft from
recycled materials), Blues
LET THE FUN BEGIN: Heritage practitioner and senior Makana councillor Ramie Xonxa delivers
the arts and culture MEC’s address to officially open the Village Green at the National Arts
Festival on Saturday, June 25. Picture: SUE MACLENNAN
Solombela (pottery) and
YonelaMatayo (beadwork).
In addition to the 20
showcases, there are around 50
projects from each District in
the Eastern Cape.
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EDITORIAL
OPINION
Artists
keep inner
lights alive
POWERFUL: Mongi Mthombeni as
Hamlet in a scene from Janni Younge’s
Hamlet Picture: BRONWYN LLOYD
The lights will go out at 9pm. When
that happens, please stay in your
seats. The lighting crew will come
down from the lighting box and the
emergency lighting will take over.”
It happened. A slight figure carrying a
laptop makes her way down the stairs of
and sets up to the right of the stage.
“Unfortunately we can’t get the sound to
work. The performance will continue with
no [background] sound.”
The actors resume the position they
were in when the lights went out. A short
recap to remind us where we left them 15
minutes earlier and the story resumes.
Two more minutes and the ominous
rumbling sounds that added to the dramatic
moments of the first two hours of the
performance return to the theatre: the
sound is back.
It’s the first of four performances of Janni
Yo u n g e ’s extraordinary puppet work, at the
first live National Arts Festival in three years:
the event was virtual in 2020 and 2021
under pandemic lockdown regulations.
Th a t ’s (sort of, maybe) history. What is
not history are the giant truths about the
human condition that Shakespeare brought
into the light with his giant work, Hamlet.
It’s very tempting to draw parallels
between Hamlet’s deep disturbed anger at
his father’s death, and the profound sense of
betrayal that many South Africans carry at
so many levels.
“There is something rotten in the state of
Denmark” is far too easy to hijack.
Although art may be a weapon, it isn’t an
obvious one. The best art works at the level
of changing how you think: not what you
think. That’s for politicians.
Rather, let’s acknowledge that what
happened that evening, and countless other
evenings, and days, and weeks and months,
in a way represents what South Africans
have become: adaptable, resilient and
determined to see through something we
have worked so hard to build.
Not the revenge part – leave that for the
stage.
But as loadshedding, insurrection and
environmental assaults threaten our
wellbeing, look for those extraordinary
people who are countering that destruction
with intelligence and compassion. And
support them.
If there’sa“message” in Hamlet’s
madness, let it be that revenge is not a
solution.
Drama, art and all that
jazz at marvellous Fest
TOTT REPORTER
Although load shedding is an
unwelcome inconvenience,
the Festival has been able to
mitigate the fallout through a
combination of generators,
emergency lighting and schedule
juggling, CEO Monica Newton said.
She thanked audiences for their
understanding of the situation as the
first live event in three years heads
for an exciting final weekend.
It was a celebratory first weekend
at the National Arts Festival with the
welcome news that South Africans
were no longer required to wear
masks. Traders on the Village Green
reported a robust start to the Festival
as rainy weather cleared and the sun
came out for the weekend. Not even
Stage 4 load shedding could
dampen the mood at Festival hub,
the Monument, as generators kept
the lights on for more than 900
exuberant fans who packed the Guy
Butler Theatre for a once-off Ringo
Madlingozi concert on Saturday 25
June. Previously capped at 50%
capacity, the show sold an additional
400 tickets in less than 24 hours
when venue capacity restrictions
were lifted.
2021 Standard Bank Visual Artist,
Buhlebezwe Siwani, opened her
three exhibitions inspired by the
artist’s deep relationship with the
natural world and Standard Bank
Young Artist for Performance Art,
Gavin Krastin, opened his work 12
Labours; an insightful exploration of
contemporary definitions of the
heroic. Cara Stacey, the Standard
Bank Young Artist for Music,
performed her piece
Tra n s b o r d a m e n t o with esteemed
Mozambican musician Matchume
Zango.
Other hit works included Bloke
and His American Bantu, penned by
Siphiwo Mahala and directed by
Sello Maakeka Ncube; the play
studies the long-distance friendship
of writers Langston Hughes and
Bloke Modisani. Zip-Zap Circus’
M oyawas a treat for families and
audiences got to laugh without a
mask with the return of the Very Big
Circus, collaborations ... and freebies
STAFF REPORTER
The Zip Zap Circus in Moya at the
National Arts Festival is a
collaboration between Jozi circus
company, The Cirk and well-known
physical theatre practitioner and
Cirque du Soleil alumnus, Daniel
Buckland. (Guy Butler auditorium,
July 1, 1pm-2pm; July 2, 2022,
11am-12pm); The Story of Fire:
Originally trained as a classical
dancer, Selah now devotes her time
to contemporary dance, the circus
arts (fire and flowarts, basic
acrobatics and aerial silks), yoga,
butoh and improvisation theatre.
Performing since the age of 8, she
has performed across South Africa,
and in Holland, Germany, Italy,
SPLENDED: Moya by Zip Zap circus at the Guy Butler theatre. The
show explores and celebrates heritage and culture in an acrobatic
display that paints a picture before your eyes. Picture: MARK WESSELS
Comedy Show with a line-up that
included Kagiso ‘KG’ Mokgadi,
Stuart Taylor, Rob van Vuuren, Kate
Pinchuck and more.
Festival CEO, Monica Newton,
said the Festival was very pleased
with the initial turnout, “It was
difficult to know what to expect after
a two year hiatus, but it’s evident that
arts lovers were ready to get back
Portugal, Canada, Namibia,
Mauritius, Seychelles and the
Azores.
Highlight performances include
TedX CT; Baxter Dance Festival;
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees;
Boom Festival; Afrikaburn and the
European Juggling Convention. (PJ’s
Quad, July 1 6.30pm-7.15pm; July
2, 6.30pm-7.15pm); Li Lau in The
Magic of Sideshow - daring feats of
escapes, insane stunts, and bizarre
magic. (Masonic Front, July 1, 8pm-
8.50pm; July 2, 10am-10.50am);
July 3, 10am-10.50am); The
absolutely Mental Magic Show
features Li Lau and Brendon Peel
(Masonic Front, 30 June, 2pm);
Impossible! features Brendon Peel
(Masonic Front, 1 July, 4pm). Book
into theatres and galleries and the
arts community couldn’t be more
happy to be back on stage with a live
audience. Everyone is feeling
positive that the arts will thrive
a g a i n .”
Newton said it was too soon to
share ticket numbers as they were
constantly changing.
The Festival has traditionally
online at
h t t p s : / / n a t i o n a l a r t s f e s t iva l . c o . z a
FIVE WAYS TO DO THE FESTIVAL
FOR FREE
The SAfm Sundowner Concert
Catch these popular concerts daily at
the Monument at 5pm. There’s a l way
someone on stage to blow you
away.
Village Green
Browse crafts, thrift vintage and
custom made clothing items and see
the buskers at the Village Green. Let
the kids work off some energy and
enjoy some time in the sunshine.
been a big revenue driver for tourism
and hospitality in the region.
Speaking at a NAF media brunch on
Monday morning (27 June), CEO of
Eastern Cape Tourism, Vuyani
Dyamani, welcomed the live Festival
back to the Eastern Cape. He said
that the province had seen growth in
tourism of over a million visitors
during 2020 but he hoped that these
numbers would grow even further
with the return of events that usually
bring a collective 1 million visitors to
the province.
In Makhanda, accommodation
was scarce on the opening weekend
and flights are at a premium, but
audiences considering a last minute
visit in the week ahead are also
planning to drive or take a coach.
A full programme lies ahead with
anticipated shows including singer
Amanda Black, the Eastern Cape
Philharmonic and Cape Town
Opera, Standard Bank Young Artist
for Dance, Kristi-Leigh
Gresse’sPurgatory - ‘A Working Title’
and Standard Bank Young Artist for
Theatre, Thando Doni performing
his work Ngqawuse. SBYA for Jazz,
Vuma Levin, will also perform at the
National Jazz Festival alongside a
host of international jazz musicians.
The weekend will also see more
acrobatic circus acts from Urban
Circus and captivating works from
international artists Clara Delorme
(Switzerland) and Criminal Tribes
Act Extended (a work that forms part
of the multinational collaborative
Portals Next series).
The Fringe is packed with
excellent shows across all genres
including comedy, visual arts, music,
theatre, dance and more; with
Standard Bank Ovation Awards
being handed to outstanding works
that emerge from the Fringe. Artists
will be on stage exercising their
creative right to express their work
and audiences will be celebrating
their freedom and enjoyment as the
National Arts Festival brings the arts
home.
- The National Arts Festival is on
until 3 July 2022. The programme
and ticket bookings are at
nationalar tsfestival.co.za
Exhibitions and galleries
There are exhibitions and galleries
located at the Monument and across
town that are free to enjoy and not
on a schedule. Pause, absorb and
reflect.
Historical site-seeing
Makhanda has statues and art that
tell a story about the small town’s
history. Pop into Makana Tourism for
some info and talk a stroll around.
Public art and engagements
Some shows are presented as public
art and engagements so look out for
these on our programme and when
yo u ’re out and about.
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Matter of
fact: Historic
Bathurst
In our article ‘Celebration sets
the Midwinter Scene’ (TotT 23
June 2022) about the Winter
Solstice celebration at the
Toposcope in Bathurst, we
omitted to say that the event
was organised by the town’s
Historic Bathurst group.
If you missed the June 23
edition you can read
about the event here:
h t t p s : / / b i t . l y / S o l s t i c e P i p e r.
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ROARING FIRE: The Port
Alfred Lions Club organised
the catering for spectators
during the South African
National Bowls Mixed Pairs
Bowls Championship at the
Kowie Bowling Club on June
16-19. Picture: SUPPLIED
Picking up the pandemic pieces
RULEEN DE WITT
This Mental Illness
Awareness Month marks a
critical moment for our
nation. The Covid-19 pandemic
has only contributed to rising
rates of mental health
challenges such as depression
and anxiety, substance misuse,
and serious thoughts of suicide
and suicide attempts —
particularly among youth and
marginalised communities.
Together, we can find
connection and support. Ask for,
and offer, help; and seek and
celebrate joy. This year’s theme
for Mental Health awareness
month is “Together we can
tackle loneliness”.
We all know what loneliness
feels like. From time to time it is
a normal part of life. But when
loneliness is severe or lasts a
long time, it can negatively
affect our mental health.
Certain risk factors increase
our chances of severe and
lasting loneliness that can affect
our mental health. These
include being widowed, single,
unemployed, living alone, or
with a disability or having a
long-term health condition,
being a carer, or from an ethnic
minority community, being
LGBTQ or aged 16 to 24.
Loneliness is sometimes
broken down into three types:
● Emotional loneliness: the
absence or loss of a significant
other, such as a partner or close
friend, with whom you have a
meaningful relationship; or a
break-up or divorce.
● Social loneliness: the lack of
a wider social network that can
provide a sense of belonging
and community.
● Existential loneliness: a
sense of feeling disconnected
from others, and as though life is
empty and lacks meaning.
Dealing with loneliness can
be difficult. But there are things
we can all do to prevent some of
the negative feelings and mental
health problems that can come
with it. Here are some s t ra t e g i e s :
Recognise any negative
feelings you might have. Even
people in relationships or
marriage can sometimes feel
lonely. Recognise the
disconnect and try to do
something enjoyable that will
keep you busy. Gardening,
puzzles or small activities can
give energy and positive
feelings. Be careful about
working to hard or watching TV
shows simply as a distraction.
These will only delay or
suppress your feelings and
could actually make your
mental health worse.
Try to do things that
stimulate your mind, like
listening to podcasts on topics
that interest you. This can be
stimulating and something as
simple as listening to a familiar
voice of someone you like can
help you feel less lonely.
Think about a physical
activity. Even going for a long
walk can be very helpful.
Listening to music and doing a
bit of dancing around your
living room can be fun.
Find people that “get” yo u .
It can be difficult to connect
with others when you’re feeling
lonely. But there are great
benefits in finding people who
have been through similar
experiences to you. Interacting
with others who understand yo u
can give you a sense of
belonging that may be missing.
Social media can help your
mental health. But it can also
affect it negatively. The key is to
use it in a positive way. Finding
digital communities you share
interest and passions with can
help. Most importantly, be
aware of how you feel when
you use social media and focus
on topics and activities that
works best for you.
Get help. Cognitive
behaviour therapy can be very
helpful. See a trained
professional that can help you
and not judge you.
- If you or anyone you know
is feeling lonely, depressed or
anxious get help. You can
contact Sadag’s 24-hour
helpline 0800-456-789, Suicide
Emergency helpline 0800-567-
567 or Substance Abuse
helpline 24 hours 00-12-13-14
or SMS 32312.
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This new fortnightly
column features the old
stories of Ndlambe. If you
have an interesting
anecdote (with photos) to
share, please email
s u e l a b u r n go rd o n @ g m a i l .c o m
The
ndlambe
nostalgia
with NICK COWLEY
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Milling around in Bathurst: a guide’s perspective
pontoon
that preceded
Putt Bridge
(built early
1900s) with
ox-wagon, boats
and locals on
the Kowie River
The guide (or a visitor, if
one insists) uses a long
pole and some effort to
open the valve and start water
running down the brick-built
channel, called a mill-race.
The water comes down in a
trickle, then a rush, and starts
striking the slats, also called
buckets or paddles, on the large
wooden wheel of the Old Mill.
Ponderously at first, then
with increasing momentum, the
wheel starts to turn round.
Visitors, young and old, are
captivated by the sight.
They love the spectacle of
water powering an industrial
process, just as it has done for
two millennia or more.
The guide always feels a
slight inward feeling of relief
that the wheel mechanism is
wo r k i n g .
We are at Bradshaw’s Mill in
Bathurst, one of the village’s
foremost surviving relics of the
1820 Settlers.
The guide is from Historical
Bathurst, the local society which
maintains the Mill and other
landmarks, not just as tourist
attractions, but also to promote
awareness of the village’s rich
history. (The guide is more
formally known as a Mill
Curator. All the Curators are
vo l u n t e e r s . )
The Curator, or guide, then
takes the visitors inside the Mill.
The visitors probably note
the National Monuments
Commission badge at the door
and read the sign proclaiming
the Mill’s status as the “first
water-powered textile mill in
South Africa”.
WATER POWER: The action begins at the mill race.
Background to this is either
provided by the guide or can be
read on the information boards.
A good deal of authentic old
milling apparatus is on exhibit
inside.
Visitors often ask how much
of what is on view actually dates
back to the 1820s, when Settler
brothers Samuel and Richard
Bradshaw built the mill.
The guide’s answers are
truthful but spiced up with the
most dramatic bits. The Mill was
ransacked and burnt down
during the Frontier Wars, so
only the visibly charred lower
section survives of the original
structure.
However, a few small tools
discovered around the Mill and
now on exhibit, tally precisely
with the inventory of his losses
(also on exhibit) that Samuel
Bradshaw drew up to claim
promised compensation. (The
compensation was never paid
out – the visitors invariably love
this bit, commenting that
governments haven’t changed).
The guide can now safely
mention that other implements
on exhibit date from the right
period, but aren’t actually from
the original Mill – these, after
all, were mostly plundered
during the raid.
Some clear-thinking visitors
will ask why one of these
exhibits is a large grindstone;
why should this belong in a
textile mill?
The guide can then clarify
that the original mill, after being
ravaged by the fire and
abandoned, was repaired and
repurposed as a grain mill by the
Hobbs family in the 1850s.
And at this point the guide
can also safely admit – though
only if pressed on the point -
that the water-powered wheel
that caused such an impression
at the start of the visit, is actually
a very faithful replica of the
burnt original, based on
thorough research, constructed
by a highly skilled volunteer
craftsman, Geoff Palmer, in
1975.
This was part of a careful
restoration process that
followed the discovery of the
ruins of the Mill amid dense
bush near the Bathurst Stream in
the 1960s.
- There is much more to
B r a d s h aw ’s Mill. Admission R40
per adult, R20 per child. A
guide, or Curator, is available
seven days a week at 076-294-
6516.
PRECIOUS RELIC: And the wheel of the mill goes round and
ro u n d . Pictures: SUPPLIED
Live music at the Ski Boat Club
TOTT REPORTER
The music keeps on playing
with the Port Alfred River and
Ski Boat Club giving the
community the chance to hear
artists such as Radio Kalahari
Orkes and Robin Auld
performing.
On Wednesday, July 6, make
sure to have your tickets booked
and get to the Ski Boat Club for
the Radio Kalahari Orkes
fronted by Ian Roberts as the
group plays a sound like no
other, with the use of violin,
guitars, harmonica, bass, kazoo
and even an old penny whistle
to make for a truly unique
experience.
Tickets are available at R160
pre sale at Lew Geffen Sotheby’s
International Realty Port Alfred
or R180 at the door.
Make sure not to miss out on
this show.
Yet another well-known
South African musician, Robin
Auld, will be welcomed to the
stage on Saturday, July 9.
The singer, songwriter, poet
and writer has twenty albums to
his name and has been a part of
the music scene for many years
with hits including First and
Last, Baby You've Been Good’
Perfect Day, After the Fire and
many more.
Make sure to get your tickets
for these spectacular events and
see these talented musicians
performing live at Port Alfred Ski
Boat Club.
- All tickets are available at
Sotheby ’s Port Alfred.
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FIRE FIGHTING ... AND PYJAMA DAY
TINY SUPERHEROES
ROLEPLAY: Misha Shahzad
TRUCK RIDE: It was an exciting day for the Foundation Phase
learners at El Shaddai last week Tuesday. Three fire fighters
from the Port Alfred Fire Department came to visit with their
fire engine and all their equipment. Libongwe Veto who won a
fire truck ride took two friends with her, Chiamaka Ngcebetsha
and Lulo George.
SPRAY: Claudius Brandon
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: The last day of school at Happy Hours Pre Primary on Thursday. This is
the school’s ‘Middle Group’ in dress-up.
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The MOTHS Battleaxe Shellhole has
functions as follows: Monthly
meetings: second Sunday of the
month, 11am to 12 noon. Monthly
social bring 'nbraai: fourth Sunday of
the month, midday onward. All exservicemen
and their families are most
welcome. Annual Remembrance
Parade dates will be announced.
Contact numbers: 082-454-5868 or
083-325-0000 or 060-881-1791.
Every first Tuesday of the month Th e
Lower Albany Woodworkers Guild
meets at various venues at 5.30pm for
6pm. All visitors and those interested
in woodworking are welcome to
attend. For further information contact
the chairperson at 082-771-0009 or
the secretary at 066-037-7985.
Third Sunday of every month SA
Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred
Country Club, 12 noon for 12.30pm.
R30 per person. All welcome.
1820s Golf every Monday and
Th u r s d ay At 8.30am sharp at the Royal
Port Alfred Golf Club. A 13-hole
round of social and friendly golf is
played off the blue tees. No bookings
required.
Every Monday at 9.30am and every
Wednesday at 10am Healing Horses
Therapeutic Centre 15km on the R72
just after Riet River. Visitors and
prospective volunteers welcome. For
further information and/or directions
call 078-346-5412.
Every Monday at 5.15pm Club
Netball – Mixed teams at the PAHS
netball courts. Everyone is welcome to
play. Call Johaliza on 083-306-9882
for more info.
Tuesday to Saturday Kowie Museum
open, 9.30am to 12.30pm, old station
building next to police station. ‘Th e
Historic Hub of Port Alfred’. R20
adults, R10 children.
Every Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm
Port Alfred Tennis Club. Everyone is
welcome for social tennis and
fellowship. A bring and braai after
with cash bar available. Contact 082-
329-3399 for more info.
Every Friday from 9am to 12pm Th e
Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open.
The shop is located next to the
Sikhulisa Skills Centre, opposite the
Police Station on Pascoe Crescent.
Saturday June 25 – Sunday July 3 Th e
48th National Arts Festival is in full
swing with the long awaited return of
live audiences in Makhanda. Book at
www.nationalartsfestival.co.za Visit
the VIllage Green for food and craft
stalls and entertainment by buskers
and more.
Friday July 1 at 6pm Bok van Blerk
with Band live at Port Alfred River and
Ski Boat Club. Limited tickets
available at R200 pp. To book contact
Alan Fryer on 065-611-2357.
Saturday July 2 at 8am Park Run at
the town hall.
Saturday July 2 at 8.30amAnnual Fun
Dog Day at The Village Green in
Bathurst. Bring the family and friends
to enjoy the flea market, fun family
walk and dog competition. For more
information, contact Vivien on 079-
690-1757.
Saturday July 2 at 9am-2pm Medolino
Farmers & Crafters Market at
Medolino Caravan Park, 28 Hard St.
The market will be filled with all sorts
of homemade and home-grown items
ranging from very unique crafts to
delicious food.
Saturday July 2Friends of Waters
Meeting are offering a presentation
entitled “Hold the Doom, insects are
Friends (and maybe food?)” by Megan
Reid, a PhD student at the Centre for
Biological Control at Rhodes. Venue
is Pike’s Post at the Ploughman Pub.
Contact
f r i e n d s o f wa t e r s m e e t i n g @ g m a i l . c o m
for more.
Sunday July 3 at 9am-12pm Bathurst
Fa r m e r s ’ Market at 237 Kowie Rd,
Bathurst. Fresh produce, artisan
cheeses, breads, gingerbread
goodness, sweet treats, quiches, jams,
preserves, food stalls, handcrafts and
more.
Tuesday July 5 at 9:30am Port Alfred
Garden Club: ‘You Are What You Eat’
talk presented by Linda Galvad from
the TV series GARDENING 101 at
NGKerk. Cost: R95
Tickets available at top carpets (shop
24b) in Rosehill Mall. For more info,
contact Renee on 082-332-9293
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BEACON OF LIGHT
SUDOKU - TAHOE SPUR
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Entries must be in by 3:30pm on Tuesday at the TotT
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Last week’s winner is Claire Fraser.
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Cape Eastern
Livestock
Family owned business for two decades
STAFF REPORTER
David Howard says: “Our clients are the
foundation of our business, it starts with
yo u !”
It has been 20 years of solid business and
growth for Cape Eastern Livestock, who attribute
this milestone achievement and success to their
loyal clients and dedicated staff for all their
continued work and support.
Cape Eastern Livestock was started by David
Howard in June of 2002 and he was later joined
by his father John Howard (now deceased) in
2004. Together they were able to grow the
business nationally and beyond our borders into
Africa and the UAE.
Cape Eastern Livestock is a livestock
marketing and procurement company which
operates from Alexandria in the Eastern Cape
and sources throughout South Africa. The
business found itself specialising in the dairy
industry while concentrating on sales and
abattoir marketing of dairy and beef cattle.
“We are actively involved in the marketing
of slaughter stock to our local and national
a b a t t o i r,” said Howard.
As registered exporters, Cape Eastern
Livestock is involved in direct and indirect
exports of breeding cattle (dairy and beef) to
other African countries.
“If we can’t transport by road or fly by air
then we don’t do it.
“We also supply our neighbouring provinces
with dairy cattle, as well as procuring livestock
for clients from all over South Africa,” said
Howard, who went on to say that “the
dedication to the wellbeing of all animals in our
care and excellent service to our clients is
something we are extremely proud of”.
Cape Eastern Livestock is APAC certified.
The Agricultural Produce Agents
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produce, export and livestock agents.
Meet the team
The team consists of DAVID HOWARD, who is
the founding member and managing director of
Cape Eastern Livestock, and with over 28 years’
experience in the livestock marketing field he is
well respected for his honesty and integrity.
He has a vast knowledge of the different
breeds of livestock and their characteristics,
whether it be for breeding or slaughter.
David has grown up in the livestock industry
and worked alongside his father John, who was
a marketing agent for 47 years. His son Jordyn
Howard joined the business last year.
SANDRA GOOSEN is the office
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combined experience in the livestock industry
as an administration clerk and in the butchery
i n d u s t r y.
All those who know Sandra can safely say
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DWAIN GOLDSMITH is the emergency
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He entered the agricultural field in 1995
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h u s b a n d r y.
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The city is renowned for its
educational institutions, for
being the national seat of
the judiciary and for its
cultural events
makhanda
festival city
with SID PENNEY
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and achievements, or of any
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NO VAXX, NO SHOW … Out of the blue
and just three days prior to the
commencement of the 2022 National
Arts Festival (NAF) in Makhanda
(Grahamstown), Rhodes University
announced that ticket holders over the
age of 12 years who had tickets for shows
at Rhodes-owned venues would be
required to produce vaccination
certificates or negative Covid-19 tests.
In a subsequent statement, NAF said: “We
apologise sincerely for this unforeseen
change to our Covid requirements. This
mandate only applies at Rhodes venues
and will not be enforced at any of the
other festival venues.”
About a dozen Rhodes venues are being
utilised for shows during festival,
including the Great Hall, Beethoven
Room, Rhodes Theatre, Nuns’ Chapel,
The Hangar and the Department of Fine
Art.
BACK TO FULL CAPACITY … It was with
great excitement that the National Arts
Festival announced on the opening day of
the arts extravaganza that “we are now
back to 100% and can open up more
tickets at the big shows you’ve been
asking for”.
However, the Rhodes University decision
not to allow non-vaccinated people or
those not in possession of the relevant
documentation stood firm.
Meanwhile, the wearing of masks is no
longer compulsory.
MUCH-NEEDED REJUVENATION … As
the requirements for compulsory wearing
of masks were dropped last week,
National Arts Festival chief executive
officer Monica Newton said the biggest
win for the arts and events industries was
a much-needed return to normal. “Th i s
good news is an auspicious start to the
2022 National Arts Festival and, we hope,
the beginning of a much-needed
rejuvenation of the arts,” she added.
DIGNITARIES AT PARADE … The ‘top
b ra s s ’ of various sectors of the SA Police
Service, plus community leaders, were
present at the SAPS security cluster parade
on Church Square at the commencement
of the National Arts Festival (NAF) last
week. The parade was part of the initiative
to keep the city safe and secure during
f e s t iva l .
Among those present at the parade were
the SAPS Eastern Cape band, Ms Monica
Newton (NAF chief executive officer),
Councillor Yandiswa Vara (Executive
Mayor), Mr Moppo Mene (municipal
manager) and various high-ranking
Eastern Cape police officers.
In past years, police and emergency
vehicles would take part in a procession a
couple of days before festival, driving
around town and visiting most areas, blue
and red lights flashing and sirens blaring.
This became known locally as “a show of
strength”.
For the 2022 festival about 110 police
members have been brought in from other
districts to bolster the local force and
ensure the safety and security of those
attending the festival..
LOADSHEDDING STRIKES … In the
weeks leading up to the National Arts
Festival there was little loadshedding
locally, but, when visitors to ‘Festival City’
and residents of Makhanda saw the
Eskom statement that stage 2
loadshedding would be implemented
countrywide on weekday nights last
week, they might have reacted with a
certain degree of horror.
“And we thought there would at least be
no loadshedding during festival,” said one
trader. However, there was more ‘horror’
to come when the powers-that-be
decided to implement stage 4
loadshedding, which left Makhandans
with three ‘no power’ situations daily for a
number of days.
UNWAVERING … Speaking at the
official opening ceremony of the National
Arts Festival (NAF) last week, Executive
Mayor, Councillor Yandiswa Vara, said
Makana Municipality’s relationship with
the festival was “unwavering and
unshakable”.
She said: “The economy of this area gets
an injection that runs to millions every
PORT ALFRED BRIDGE CLUB
Kos/PA Pairs Monday, 20 June 2022
Board 07 Dealer S, all vulnerable. BBO 48213
Minor suit slams are rarer than major suit
slams, mainly because pairs tend to opt preferentially
for 3NT contracts; however the
latter can sometimes come unstuck! With
this deal only one pair found the small slam
in clubs, earning a deserved top. Assuming
that West opens the bidding with 1S what bid
do you make with the East hand? You have
16 high card points which is enough to force
partner to game, but you don’t have a suit
strong enough to force in. The best bet is to
bid a minor suit at the ‘two level’, which will be
forcing on the partnership to at least the level
of 2NT, as you are showing a minimum point
count of at least 10. There is some merit in
bidding 2D as opposed to 2C, then if partner bids 2H, 2S or 2NT you can make
the appropriate bid at the three level. With this deal West surprises you by bidding
3C: a bid showing at least four and possibly five clubs, together with a five
card spade suit. The bid should indicate either extra strength above minimum,
or a very distributional hand. It makes life a bit tricky for East. 4C or 5C might
easily be passed when a slam is a possibility and a Blackwood bid may result in
a response at a higher level than 5C, thus forcing you into the club slam anyway.
Unfortunately your decision to bid 2D has backfired,
because if you were declarer there would be protection
against a heart lead. Nonetheless there must be
good possibilities for a slam so bid 6C anyway.
Results
3NTE +3 (5); 3NTE+4; 5CW +1; 5CE+2; 6CE =
N-S 1st H Ford & V Main………………63.3%
2nd N Buratovich & T Paterson …55.0%
E-W 1st J Tagg & E Jurgensen………63.8%
2nd E clayton & M Wesselo……..61.2%
LUNCHTIME BUZZ: The red-roofed buildings of Victoria Girls’ High School formed a neat backdrop to the Village
Green and Food Court at lunchtime on Sunday during the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. Trading at both
venues was very brisk at the weekend, with festival goers and residents visiting the ‘Green and the many food
outlets between shows.
year from the festival. Local people are
guaranteed jobs every year during the
festival, local artists get to be exposed and
taught new artistic skills through the
various workshops that run during the
f e s t iva l .”
FREE ENTRY … For the next four days –
Thursday to Sunday – the Village Green
fair will be open between 9am and 5pm,
while the free Sundowner Concerts kick
off at 5pm each day in the fountain area of
the Monument. Arrive early to secure a
space on the steps.
BIG BUCKS … One of the least pleasant
aspects of the festival, posted a local
resident on social media, was the “greed”
of certain accommodation providers, one
of whom allegedly charged R10 000 for
two nights for four people. “We are trying
to get people to come to town and stay for
a while, not chase them away,” added the
post.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT … After a
slowish start on Thursday last week, the
Village Green in the grounds of Victoria
Girls’ High School (VG) really came alive
at the weekend, and crafters and traders
were kept on their toes as they coped with
the crowds.
Saturday and Sunday were both sunny
days, though a cold wind did find its way
through jackets and jerseys at times.
The food court boasted an amazingly vast
array of food and refreshments for all
tastes.
This year is Kaisers Kartoffels’ sixth year of
trading at Village Green for Elandre and
Mareli Human of Makhanda, and they
were back with their potato pancakes.
They were well-pleased with their sales
during the first four days of the festival.
Other food providers include: Pizza
Wagon (including the favourite of many,
sweet chilli chicken), Rotary Club (kudu
burgers), Dragon Pearl (spring rolls,
noodles and sweet & sour pork), Pandas
Asia Kitchen (sushi specials, crab stick
salads, samosas), Hein’s (burgers), Chip ‘n
Dip, Mini Doughnuts, Soft Serve Sludge
and Yoh Coffee.
PREP LEGEND DIES … Lorraine Mullins,
affectionately known as “Mr Prep”, died
in Makhanda last week at the age of 87.
He spent almost his entire life at St
Andrew’s Prep, and his father, Griff
Mullins, was a former headmaster of the
school. After his school days at St
Andrew’s Prep and College, Lorraine
Mullins returned to Prep as stooge,
teacher, housemaster and deputy
h e a d m a s t e r.
STILL RUNNING STRONGLY …
Makhanda athlete Jene Banfield has been
busy of late with her running, both on the
road and off the road.
In the latest round of the Eastern Province
Athletics cross-country series over the
four-kilometre Fairview course outside
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Banfield
finished 1st in her age group in 16
minutes 49 seconds.
At last Saturday’s Colchester 10km road
race, running for the Run4Christ club,
Banfield was 103rd overall out of 415
finishers, and 2nd in her age category in
44 mins 05 secs.
ROBBS IN THE BOTS … Sixty-eight
runners, joggers and walkers took to
Makana botanical gardens (The Bots) on
Saturday for the weekly parkrun when the
first finisher was Roger Davies.
There were a number of visitors at the
eve n t , including running legend Alan
Robb and his wife Marietjie from Port
Alfred. Robb ran 42 consecutive
Comrades Marathons, winning four, and
he completed his 170th parkrun on
S a t u r d ay.
The first 20 woman finishers, we re : 1st
Francis Rogan; 2nd Dominique Davies;
3rd Sally Price-Smith; 4th Josie Pegg; 5th
Terri Schwulst; 6th Andrea Ginn; 7th
Justine Weeks; 8th Juanita Westgate; 9th
Ceri Orsmond; 10th Jemma Ginn; 11th
Samantha Carolus; 12th Lynne Marshall;
13th Kerry O’Farrell; 14th Sioux
McKenna; 15th Karen Davies; 16th
Makatendeka Makoni; 17th Lisalethu
Dlova; 18th Marietjie Robb; 19th
Maureen Bowles; 20th Ncebakazi Gxako.
COLOURS … St Andrew’s College
Colours for rugby have been awarded to
Myles Boden, Aiden Jarvis and Rupert
K r e t z s ch m a r.
GOOD RUNS IN THE ROUGH … Th e
recent sports contest between DSG,
Kingswood and St Andrew’s saw the
junior girls’ cross-country event being
held for the first time at K-Day.
DSG dominated proceedings with its
runners filling the first three positions –
Lucy Holderness was first over the new
course, Natasha White was second and
Julia MacKenzie third. Emma Kruse of
DSG won the senior girls’ ra c e .
LEADING HONOURS … Ethan John has
been awarded St Andrew’s College
Honours for leadership. He is head of
house, college prefect, chair of the
speakers’ society, chapel prefect and
captain of swimming. His citation states
that he “has led with courage and
dedication, and will leave a legacy
through the work that he has done to
initiate change among his peers”.
HONOURS FOR RAFFERTY … Cameron
Rafferty of Makhanda, who matriculated
from St Andrew’s College last year, has
been awarded Honours for waterpolo. He
played 100 matches for St Andrew’s 1sts,
having made his debut for the team when
he was in Grade 9 in 2018.
NATIONAL RANKINGS … Khwezi
Jacobs of the Diocesan School for Girls
(DSG) has achieved six national
swimming rankings in the 15 years’ age
category. She is ranked 4th in 100m
breaststroke, 5th in 50m freestyle and
50m breaststroke, 6th in 100m freestyle,
7th in 100m butterfly and 8th in 50m
b u t t e r f l y.
POPULAR SINGER VISITS … Heinen
Embroidery at 28 Somerset Street is the
outlet for tickets for Afrikaans singer
Brendan Peyper’s concert in the PJ Olivier
school hall on July 22 (6.30pm). Luckydraw
prizes will be handed out at the
concert, and food stalls will be available.
Tickets are priced at R100 each.
LOADS OF LEATHER: Anne Watson and Mike Wise from Harkerville near
Plettenberg Bay display some of their beautiful, unique artisan leather
goods at their LeatherWise stall at the Village Green at the weekend. Their
exquisite hand crafted products include shoes, boots, belts, sling bags,
travelling bags and briefcases. They’re in tent-number-one at the Village
Green, and this is their seventh year of trading at the ‘G re e n .
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GREENIES &GARDENERS
Flower
watching tips
FAITH QINGA
Flower lovers were inspired
by self-proclaimed
flowerholic, Marion
Whitehead at the Don Powis
Hall in Settlers Park Retirement
Village on Thursday, June 24.
Whitehead started her talk
with dispelling the myth about
when Spring starts.
“The main myth we need to
dispel is that spring starts on the
first of September. The flowers
have no calendar: they look at
the weather, they look at the
length of the day, they look at
the temperature and decide are
they going to open for business -
because it is business for them.
Th e y ’re in the business of getting
pollinated and reproduced, so
they set seed for the next year,”
she said.
“The flower season is all
about sex. The flowers are
putting on this display because
they want to attract the
p o l l i n a t o r s ,” she said. “When
the rain is good, the flowers are
g o o d ,” she said.
Speaking on the value of
flowers for tourism, Whitehead
said the spring wild flowers on
the West Coast and
Namaqualand bring thousands
of tourists from all over the
world, including local visitors to
the region.
“The tourists arrive by the
busload in organised tours, and
in private vehicles, and book
out the accommodation and fill
the restaurants and eateries that
pop up for the season.
“They are a big driver in the
local economy and generate a
seasonal income for many
p e o p l e ,” she said. “What a lot of
the farmers are doing is take
their livestock out of the field
and put them elsewhere in
FLOWER POWER: Marion Whitehead gave flower lovers tips
on flower watching at Settlers Park. Picture: FAITH QINGA
flower season and the flowers
f l ow e r.
“And after they finish
flowering, the farmers let the
livestock back in and the action
of the hoofs tramples the seeds
into the fields and so they are
ready for the next flower season
when the rain and temperature
comes on to bring the next
group of flowers.”
Taking questions from the
audience, Whitehead explained
the reproductive mechanism of
pollination.
“The flower’s pollination or
reproduction strategy, like the
Namaqualand daisies, often set
two kind of seeds: one set of
seed’s flowers grow quickly.”
The next set delays itself a bit
and flowers with the next lot,
she explained.
Whitehead was also asked
about the theft of rare wild
f l ow e r s .
“If you have a look at
succulents, they are becoming
big collector’s items with people
from the Far East. People are
putting them in their pockets -
but in large quantities as well
and it is becoming a problem.”
Whitehead cautioned about
the theft of wild flowers. She
described how the Green
Scorpions are taking steps, using
the save the succulents mission,
to preserve indigenous plants
such as succulents.
Asked about the flower
growing process of succulents,
Whitehead said this would be a
topic for a whole biology lesson
in itself.
Throughout her
presentation, Whitehead gave
valuable tips for a flower
viewing trip.
● Take the road less travelled
Whitehead encouraged the
audience to not take the main
routes when travelling to see
flowers, but use the back roads.
“Take scenic back routes,” she
e n c o u ra g e d .
● Follow the season north to
south
“If you go looking for spring
flowers on the first of
September, you’re likely to be
d i s a p p o i n t e d ,” Whitehead
wa r n e d .
Flower season starts up north
because its warmer.
As the season warms up, the
flowers start coming out further
south.
“Provided of course there’s
ra i n ,” she said, suggesting that a
good time to catch spring
flowers is towards the end of
Ju l y.
● Respect the farmers, respect
the flowers
Here, she mentioned how a
lot of kind farmers are willing to
open their gates to allow flower
watchers inside, and when
shown such kindness she urged
the audience to respect the
property and not trample on
f l ow e r s .
● Other tips included; Open
yourself to the poetry around
yo u ,
Be happy: constant change is
your friend, Stop for koffie &
koek, Tap into local knowledge,
Take a wildflower guidebook,
Be weather-wise, It really is all
about sex, Flowers are
everywhere! And Check flower
show dates.
The author had only brought
seven copies of her book,
Visitors Guide: Flower Route, to
the talk and they all sold out,
but if flower fans want a copy,
they can order directly off the
MapStudiowebsite on
w w w. m a p s t u d i o . c o . z a .
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
INVITATION TO TENDER - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
OF GEL FUEL
Tenders are hereby invited from suitably experienced service providers for the supply
and delivery of Gel Fuel as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work for this requirement is as follows:
¿
EVALUATION
Bids will be evaluated for functionality as follows (the detailed
requirement matrix is set out in the returnable document).
8. ¿
¿
11.
the level of involvement and responsibilities of each joint venture partner must be
bid rules contained in the bid documents.
o
o
o
o
¿SANS 2010:448 and ISO
9001
¿
¿
provided.
an ISO 9001
¿
Bidder proposals not providing this information or not achieving a functionality
score of at least 60 points will NOT go forward to the Price/PPPFA points
calculation stage of the evaluation process.
Bidders shall take note of the following BID CONDITIONS:
1.
¿
4. ¿
¿
document:
o MBD4
o ¿MBD9
o
MBD8
7.
MBD 6.1
¿ of the proof of
o
o
¿
¿
¿
i.e. TWO stamps are required.
¿
¿
required i.e. ONE stamp is required.
NB: This is critical;¿
¿
in accordance with the conditions and bid rules contained in the bid documents.
¿
free of charge
N.B. Tender documents may be downloaded free of charge, but bidders requiring
a hard copy to be supplied by the municipality must pay a non-refundable tender
deposit of R120.36 inclusive of VAT in order to submit bids. In the latter case, the
original receipt should be attached to the submitted tender document
¿ 30 June 2022 to 15 July 2022
¿
¿
¿
NOTICE
100/2022 - GEL FUEL”¿
¿15 July 2022. Tenders will be
N.B. ENVELOPES NOT MARKED AS INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE OPENED
AND SUCH BIDS WILL, AS A RESULT, BE DISQUALIFIED.
NOTICE NUMBER: 100/2022
ADV R. DUMEZWENI
30 June 2022 MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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FABULOUS FASHION
FEAST FOR THE EYES: Colour, attitude and fun marked the work of designers from six districts
in the Eastern Cape whose creations wowed an appreciative crowd at the NAF Village Green in
Makhanda on Saturday. The designers, selected from the MEC’s Awards event in Buffalo City
Metro in April, were Miriam Klaas, Sibonilo Xolo, Sine Nkqwiliso, Zoleka Ralijeje, Noxolo Blouw,
Luxolo Mseteni, Zandile Mtetwa. Their ranges included street wear and evening wear.
Pictures: SUE MACLENNAN
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
APPLICATION TO PURCHASE PORTIONS OF VACANT
MUNICIPAL OWNED PROPERTIES SITUATED WITHIN
THE AREA OF ALEXANDRIA ALONG THE R72
NATIONAL ROUTE
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21(a) of the Municipal Systems Act 32
of 2000 that a request has been received from BVi Consulting Engineers Western
Cape (Pty) Limited, Registration Number 1998/000157/07 on behalf of the South
African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), Registration No.
1998/009584/30 to acquire the following portions of municipal owned properties
along the R72 National Route for the purpose of reconstructing and widening the
Route.
Further particulars and sketch plan regarding the abovementioned proposal may be
obtained during office hours from the DIRECTORATE INFRASTRUCTURAL
DEVELOPMENT: ESTATES SECTION, CIVIC CENTRE, CAUSEWAY, PORT
ALFRED or from S. Boshoff at 046-604 5519, sboshoff@ndlambe.gov.za and
any objection to the proposal must be lodged in writing, together with reasons thereof,
with the MUNICIPAL MANAGER, P.O. BOX 13, PORT ALFRED, 6170 on or before
WEDNESDAY, 20 JULY 2022.
NOTICE NUMBER: 102/2022
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THE PARTY IS ON
ONE BRICKAT A TIME: : Sheilagh Simpson, Margaret Barnard, Lorraine Inglis and Tracy Lloyd
(holding the bricks).
Keeping active at
Damant Lodge
DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION: Ta l k
of the Town enjoyed a visit to Nola
Rathbone, 93-year-old party person who
together with her children has a lifetime
of success in the worlds of horse
jumping and showing, and horse racing.
Nola Rathbone models the outfit she
wore for the recent dance in the Don
Powis Hall at Settlers Park Retirement
Village, hosted by the Village's Social
Committee, led by Chairperson, Ron
Quin. Pictures: SUE MACLENNAN
STAFF REPORTER
The residents at Damant Lodge
Retirement Village are having
some fun and keeping active
through the use of a modified
Six Bricks programme.
The residents usually enjoy
some piano playing and singing
with Margaret Barnard and
Shelagh Simpson, and the Six
Bricks programme encourages
physical and rhythmic
interactivity making use of
ribbons and six Lego bricks.
“This is a great way for the
golden age folk to practise
lateral, bilateral movements and
crossing their midlines,” said
programme coach Tracy Lloyd.
“This is important for
independence such as putting
on and taking off one’s own
jersey and top.”
KEEPING FIT: Neville
Handley tests the strength
and coordination building Six
Bricks programme.
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
INVITATION TO TENDER – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
OF GEL STOVES
Tenders are hereby invited from suitably experienced service providers for the supply
and delivery of Gel Stoves as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work for this requirement is as follows:
OR
¿
2. EVALUATION
Bids will be evaluated for functionality as follows (the detailed requirement
matrix is set out in the returnable document).
Bidder proposals not providing this information or not achieving a functionality
score of at least 60 points will NOT go forward to the Price/PPPFA points
calculation stage of the evaluation process.
Bidders shall take note of the following BID CONDITIONS:
1.
2. ¿
3.
4. ¿
¿
5.
document:
o
o
o
MBD4
¿MBD9
MBD8
7.
MBD 6.1
¿ of the proof of
o ¿
¿
¿
o
i.e. TWO stamps are required.
¿
¿
required i.e. ONE stamp is required.
8. ¿
¿
11.
the level of involvement and responsibilities of each joint venture partner must be
12.
bid rules contained in the bid documents.
¿
free of charge
¿
¿
¿
¿
ments and externally endorsed documents must be placed in a sealed envelope marked
“NOTICE 099 /2022 – GEL STOVES”,
¿15 July 2022.
N.B. ENVELOPES NOT MARKED AS INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE OPENED
AND SUCH BIDS WILL, AS A RESULT, BE DISQUALIFIED.
NOTICE NUMBER: 099/2022
ADV R DUMEZWENI
30 June 2022 MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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Rotary Kenton honours its stalwarts
GENERATIONS: Youth development worker at the Kariega
Foundation, Nomawethu Ngangqu was recognised for her
dedication to youth development in Kenton-on-Sea.
STIR IT UP: Outgoing president Eugene de Witt presents the
Wooden Spoon Award to Rodger Carthew.
ROTARY DRIVERS: Dave Howard with Mike Peter.
LOUD AND CLEAR: Michael Wilmot receives the President’s
Significant Contribution Award from Eugene de Witt.
COLOUR CODING: Bruce Steele-Gray proposes a toast.
NDLAMBE MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
INVITATION TO TENDER - INDIGENT VERIFICATION
AND BIDDER VETTING SYSTEM
Ndlambe Municipality hereby invites experienced and competent service providers to
submit bids for the provision of a software system that can:
1. Indigent Subsidy applicants – verify eligibility statuses.
2. À
À
Tender prices submitted should be based on a monthly fee to search +-32 000
¿ ¿ ID and
company number searches À
for a CONTRACT PERIOD OF 36 (THIRTY SIX) MONTHS.
Bids will be evaluated for functionality as follows (full details are set out in the
returnable document):
functionality score of at least 80 points will NOT go forward to the Price/PPPFA
points calculation stage of the evaluation process.
Bidders shall take note of the following Bid Conditions:
1. Prices must be valid for at least ninety (90) days from the closing date.
2. ¿
3. Ndlambe Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or any other
bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid.
4. ¿
¿
5.
6. ) (included
in the returnable document).
7. ¿ MBD9)
(included in the returnable document).
8.
Management Practices form (MBD 8) (included in the returnable document).
9. Bidders who wish to claim for preferential points in terms of the Preferential
MBD 6.1 (included
in the returnable document) as well as a ¿ of the proof of B-BBEE
status level of contribution as follows:
o In the case of an ¿
¿
¿
o
i.e. .
In the case of a ¿
¿
required i.e. .
10. ¿
document).
11.
¿
12.
Policy.
13.
completed in full and in accordance with the conditions and bid rules contained
in the bid documents.
https://ndlambe.gov.za/web/
returnable-bid-documents/
tender deposit of R120.36 inclusive of VAT in order to submit bids. In the latter
¿¿
hours 08h00 until 16h00).
Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation issued by Ndlambe Municipality.
¿
¿
INDIGENT VERIFICATION AND BIDDER VETTING” and must be placed in the tender
box at the SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT
later than 12h00 5 August 2022. Bids will be opened at the same venue from 12h05 on
the same day.
N.B. ENVELOPES NOT MARKED AS INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE OPENED
AND SUCH BIDS WILL, AS A RESULT, BE DISQUALIFIED.
Further details may be obtained from Mrs D May at 046 604 5539 or dmay@ndlambe.gov.za
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The Rotary Club of Kenton held its
induction and prizegiving ceremony
at the Diaz Deep Sea Club in Kenton.
SUE MACLENNAN took the pictures
WALK TALL: Eugene de Witt presents the
Wandelstok Award to Ruleen de Witt.
FIRM FRIENDS: Peter Reed and Mike Peter.
HONOURING ELDERS: Dave Howard lights candles for the roll of presidents at the start of the
Kenton-on-Sea Rotary induction and awards ceremony at the Diaz Deep Sea Club.
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DANILO
TARPANI Passport No. YB 1500132 who
was married out of community of property
and died on the 29th October 2020 and
resident at 7 Dickenson Gardens Port
Alfred
ESTATE NUMBER 2566/2021
The First and Final Liquidation Account in
the above estate will lie for inspection at
¿
¿
Port Alfred for a period of twenty-one days
from the 1st July 2022
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this 20th
Day of June 2022
GJ MARAIS
Neave Stötter Inc
25 Van Der Riet Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref: pk/MAT10547
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE AUDREY
MARGUERITE GEYER Identity No.
240719 0002 084 who was a widow and
died on the 18th November 2020 and
resident at Damant Lodge, Port Alfred
ESTATE NUMBER 4222/2020
The First and Final Liquidation Account
in the above estate will lie for inspection at
¿
¿
Port Alfred for a period of twenty-one days
from the 1st July 2022
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this 20th
Day of June 2022
GJ MARAIS
Executor
Neave Stötter Inc
25 Van Der Riet Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref: pk/MAT10390
LONG TRADITION: Master of ceremonies Vaughan Nisbet and Mike Peter.
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
¿
Transfer Number T199/2002(CTN) passed
by THE EXECUTORS IN THE ESTATE
OF THE LATE DONALD DUGMORE
LONG, No. 3794/2000/3 to THE
TRUSTEES FOR THE TIME BEING OF
DON LONG KLEINEMONDE TRUST,
IT394/2001/1 in respect of
ERF 32 SEAFIELD, IN THE NDLAMBE
LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION
OF BATHURST, PROVINCE OF THE
EASTERN CAPE, which has been lost
or destroyed.
All persons having objection to the issue
of such copy are hereby required to lodge
the same in writing with the Registrar of
Deeds at King Williams Town within two
weeks from the date of publication of this
notice.
DATED at GRAHAMSTOWN this
21 ST JUNE 2022
Applicant:
Wheeldon, Rushmere and Cole Inc
Matthew Fosi Chambers, 119 High Street
Grahamstown
sonette@wheeldon.co.za
0466227005
T51576/1989
LOST OR DESTROYED TITLE DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of
Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries
Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for
¿
Transfer Number T51576/1989 passed
by Joan Andrag (formerly Wicks) Identity
Number 170609 0018 004 in favour
of SHUNA MAHALA DE VILLIERS, a
widow, Identity Number 5109040073086
in respect of:
Erf 386 Bathurst
Division of Bathurst
Ndlambe Local Municipality
Eastern Cape Province
Held by Deed of Transfer Number
T51576/1989
All persons having objection to the
issue of such copy, are hereby required
to lodge same in writing with the
Registrar of Deeds at King William's
Town within two weeks after the date of
the publication of this notice.
HUTTON & COOK
Applicant
75 Alexandra Road
King Williams Town
5601
E-mail: gilighuttco.co.za
Tel. 043-64 23410
FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
(Form JJJ added by GNR.62 of 18 January 2019)
Notice is hereby given in terms of
Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries
Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the
¿
Deed of Transfer Number T58105/2003CTN)
Passed by
MEIPROPS ELF (EDMS)
BPK
No. 1999/020723/07
In favour of SHONA MARINEL ANN
BELL
Identity Number
640506 0020 08 3
Unmarried
in respect of ERF 1915 (A PORTION OF
ERF 1913) KENTON-ON-
SEA
IN THE AREA OF NDLAMBE
MUNICIPALITY
DIVISION OF BATHURST
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
which Deed has been lost or destroyed.
All persons having objection to the issue
of such copy are hereby required to lodge
the same in writing with the Registrar of
Deeds at KING WILLIAM’S TOWN within
two weeks after the date of the publication
of this notice.
Dated at PORT ALFRED this 30 th day of
JUNE 2022
Application:
NEAVE STOTTER INC.
25 VAN DER RIET STREET
PORT ALFRED
6170
Email : sandy@palaw.co.za
Tel : 046 6241163
STEPHEN
KEITH
GARDNER
09-07-1958 - 26-06-2022
Stephen Keith Gardner left us peacefully on
Sunday the 26th of June 2022 at the age of 63
after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Steve was born in Grahamstown on 9 July 1958
a nd g rew up a s a l o ca l i n Po r t A l f re d w here he
attended Port Alfred junior school (then known
as Queen Alexandria School) before heading to
Kingswood College in Grahamstown. After high
school Steve moved to Durban to study engineering,
ų
H o no urs D eg re e i n a cco unt i ng a nd hi s ca re er
began. This is where he met the love of his life, Kim,
39 yea rs a g o, o n a bl ind date t hat wa s s et up by
mutual friends.
Steve and Kim lived in Durban, the United Kingdom,
Cape Town, Swaziland and then returned to Port Alfred
to take over Spinning Reel from his parents, Gift
(Wallace) and Frank Gardner. Steve spent a lot of his
time improving Spinning Reel by building two of his
own hand built Canadian log chalets and cut every
Steve served his community in many ways over the
years, but a more remembered way was with his
friends in the Round Table. Steve took over Kowie
Toyota with his friend Ian Sawers for a few years. He
Ź
w el l ea r ne d ret i rem ent in D e cem b er 202 0.
S teve s p ent his f re e t i m e p l ayi ng g o l f (o f w hi ch
he was the captain of the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
twice), maintaining the cottages and had an avid
interest in sailing and travelling far and wide with his
family and friends.
Steve was an extraordinary man, a caring and loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, father-in-law
and friend. He was also an Old Kingswoodian, parabat,
accountant, builder, business owner, bursar, business
m a na g er, ya cht m a s ter a nd m o re. H e m ento re d
Ŵ
been legendary. He will be sorely missed.
Please join us to celebrate the life of
Steve Gardner on 4 July 2022 at 1pm at the
Royal Port Alfred Golf Club.
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PERSONAL
2240
Personal Services
If you want to drink
that’s your business.
If you want to stop,
thats ours...
Baptist Church, York Road, Port Alfred
7pm - 8 pm. Every Monday.
First Monday of the month is open.
Has your life become
unmanageable as a result
of alcohol?
Call Alcoholics Anonymous.
076 978 7156
FAMSA
(Families SA)
ŽŶŽĮŐĂŶŝĂŽŶ
- Relationship counselling
for indiv, couples, families
- Trauma debriefing
- Premarital counseling
FOR INFO ON SERVICES/
TRAINING:
(046) 508 0027
famsa@imaginet.co.za
2240
Personal Services
THINKING
ABOUT SUICIDE?
IT IS NOT AN
OPTION...
GIVE ME A CALL.
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL
HELP... call me.
Charlie 082-850-1166
5
SERVICES & SALES
GUIDE
5550
Misc. Wanted
SUNSHINE COAST
HOSPICE
Require stock for their
charity shop. We accept
anything including
furniture, crockery, cutlery,
kitchen and electrical
appliances, glassware,
ĂŝŶŶŐŽŶĂŵĞŶ
linen, curtains, clothes,
toys, books, bric a brac etc.
THE SHOP IS OPEN
EVERY MON, WED
AND FRIDAY
ĨŽŵŚŚĂ
ŽůĨĞĚŽĂĚŽ
ůĨĞĚTel: 046 624 4107
Plumbing
5090
KRIGE
PLUMBERS
(Established 1978):
We can see
to all your
plumbing needs.
Telephone
JACQUES at
Tel. (046) 624 1965
or 082 569 5865
5510
Kennels and Pets
34 Atherstone Road
Port Alfred, EC
Dr H Brink
Dr L De Bruyn
Dr J Krüger
Dr W Jonck
CONSULTING
HOURS
Mon – Fri:
08:00 – 18:00
Sat and Public
Holidays:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun: 10:00 – 12:00
Contact us:
Tel: 046 624 1092
Website:
www.kowie-vet.com
Facebook:
@KowieVet
Emergency No:
082 566 3502
Expanded Kennels
& Cattery Available
5570
Removals & Storage
E: digstodigs@gmail.com
HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE REMOVALS;
AND BUSINESS
RELOCATIONS:
Local, National & SADC
call or whatsapp
Digs to Digs Removals
on 081 436 9750 to
book and get your home or
business moved safely.
Insurance cover
R324 000+/-
Grahamstown | East London |
Port Alfred | Port Elizabeth |
Kenton On Sea | Durban |
Johannesburg | Cape Town
5630
Services Offered
DRAIN JET IT
BLOCKED
DRAIN?
Give us a call and
we will sort it out!
Contact Ben
081 430 3076
5630
Services Offered
FOAM
SHOP
Luxury Mattresses
and Foam Cut
to Size
DOUG REID
083 325 0000
22 NORTH ST, P.A.
(OPP. TRAFFIC DEPT)
HIGH
PRESSURE
CLEANING
of Decks, Roofs
and Paving.
081 430 3076
LICENSED MARRIAGE
OFFICER: Contact
Linda for more details.
Email: marriagesinsa@
yahoo.com or
Tel: 082 855 4794
5384
Travel/Holidays
Flowers of
Namaqualand
Tour 2022
Our stunning tour is far
more than looking for the
ŴŠ
We also spend time
visiting some unusual
interest in the
Nama Region of the
Please note that there
is minimal walking
required.
7 DAY TOUR at R13 300.00
from Port Alfred.
Departure date –
26th August 2022
Tel/SMS or WhatsApp
083 580 2228
for an itinerary
tonyking@faresfairtravel.com
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EMPLOYMENT
ANGELINA is looking for
domestic work. Can look
after children and cook.
Available Tue, Fri and Sat.
Contact: 083 236 4663.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Errors reported before Tuesday will not be charged for. Deadline: Friday 10am
Call us on 046 624 4356
if your business is about to celebrate
special event/anniversary.
Call now ų
advertising features.
29 Miles Street,
Port Alfred
6150
Employment Wtd.
6150
Employment Wtd.
RETRENCHED
SERGEANT
MAJOR
looking for a live-in
maintenance
manager position.
Contact Peter on
073 316 4013
CAROLINE is looking for
domestic work. Part time,
Mon-Thurs. Can also cook.
References available.
Phone: 063 007 2101.
MASCILINE is looking for
domestic work, full time.
Friendly and trustworthy.
Can also look after kids.
Phone:
065 203 9559
069 530 2069.
THANDI is looking for
domestic work or general
work. Available as a sleep
in. References available.
Phone:
063 8398 098
084 9593 816.
7
ACCOMMODATION
7020
Accomm. Off / Wtd
ŏ
NOTICES
7
ACCOMMODATION
7090
Houses to Let
FARM HOUSE TO LET
Three bedrooms,
complete with
solar power and
borehole water.
Armed response.
8km from town (Port
Alfred). R6000 p/m.
Contact: 064 818 0223
8
PROPERTY
8050
Houses For Sale
RAVENSWOOD
RETIREMENT
VILLAGE.
PORT ALFRED
COTTAGE FOR SALE:
TWO BEDROOMS,
TWO BATHROOMS,
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE /
KITCHEN. WARM SUN
ROOM, SINGLE GARAGE,
FINE GARDEN.
R1 550 000.
CONTACT JOHN
MUIRHEAD
APPRAISER
082 800 6596
johnphil@imaginet.co.za
NOTICE OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL BASIC
ASSESSMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING ON ERF 318, SEAFIELD,
W I T H I N T H E N D L A M B E L O C A L M U N I C I P L A I T Y I N
THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE.
’
29 Miles Street | Tel: 046 624 4356
www.talkofthetown.co.za
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE NEIL
MARTIN WILSON MENARY Identity No.
581129 5032 085 who was married out
of community of property and died on the
1st May 2021 and resident at 22 Hillcrest
Road, Kleinemonde
ESTATE NUMBER 2502/202
The First and Final Liquidation Account in
the above estate will lie for inspection at
¿
¿
Port Alfred for a period of twenty-one days
from the 1st July 2022
DATED at PORT ALFRED on this 20th
Day of June 2022
N STÖTTER
Neave Stötter Inc
25 Van Der Riet Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref: pk/MAT10542
Help
Guide
AWNINGS, BLINDS AND
CARPORTS
The Shade Factor
Murray: 082 366 9878
BICYCLES, SPARES AND
SERVICE
The Cycle Asylum
Tel: 046 624 8358 | 072 727 7382
COURIER SERVICES
L&W Couriers
Tel: 046 624 8043 | 072 711 0094
DSTV
Volcanik
Tel: 046 624 3630
ESTATE AGENTS
RE/MAX Kowie
Tel: 046 624 1110
ELECTRICIAN
JD Electrical
John Dacombe 083 276 4627
FIREWOOD
KSV Firewood
Barry: 082 458 5973
GAS SUPPLIES & SERVICES
LP Gaz Port Alfred
Tel: 046 624 8070 | 072 188 2633
Kowie Gas
Cell: 063 227 2438
OPTOMETRIST
D.M. Radue Optometrists
Tel: 046 624 4558
TYRES
Supa Quick
Tel: 046 624 4190
WATER TANK AND
GUTTER CLEANING
Rain Catchers
Warren: 076 315 6246
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ALEXANDRIA GOLF CLUB
Wednesday June 22 saw Dave
Nicoll continuing his good form to
play stand out golf, leaving the
opposition behind. The individual
Stableford format saw Dave score
35 points with Leon Naude and
Willie Rademeyer in second and
third on 27 points each.
Saturday saw a good turnout enjoy
a beautiful afternoon on the
course, after the welcome rain on
Thursday and Friday. Allan
Brotherton played very well to win
the individual competition on 39
points, with Trevor Hyson, Binky
du Preez and Christo Bosman
finishing 2nd, 3rd and 4th
respectively, on a count out.
This Saturday the Club will host
the Alexandria NGKerk Golf Day.
The format will be a 4-Ball
Alliance and there will be a spare
GOLF W E E K LY
ribs special available. The entry
fee is R200. Bookings can be
made with Hanli on 046-653-
0207. Bookings for spare ribs
should be made with L Human on
060-828-1370 (R100 for 250g,
R150 for 500g).
KENTON GOLF
B R OT H E R H O O D
Tuesday June 22: The shortest
daylight day of the year saw 32
golfers in the draw to play an
Alliance Stableford format, but
with the draw master once more
in fine form, with 1-score-to-count
on the par 5s, 2-scores-to-count
on the par 4s and 3-scores-tocount
on the par 3s.
Slightly overcast initially before
the sun broke through and with a
light easterly wind prevailing Don
Thomson, Andy Manson, Donald
McGarvie and Paul Fryer
dovetailed well to post a winning
score of 88 points.
Friday June 24: After overnight
rain and forecast of further
showers during the morning the
official KGB competition was
called off.
RPAGC LADIES RESULTS
DAT E : 21 June 2022
SPONSOR: Viv Jordan
TROPHY: Settlers Cup
COMPETITION: I n d iv i d u a l
Stableford
NO OF PLAYERS: 20
Results: Settlers Cup: 1st: Shirley
Heny: 39 points; 2nd: Winnie le
Roux: 35 points; 3rd: Carol Lee:
31 points (count out Wendy
Counihan/Jane Blayden
Nearest the pins: 6th:
TrishBarwick (sponsored by Top
Carpets); 8th: Donn Piquet
(sponsored by Kekkel & Kraai)
11th: Shirley Heny (sponsored by
Ladies Section); 13th (nearest for
two): Wendy Counihan
(sponsored by The Firm); Longest
Drive: Hole 1; 0-21 handicap
division) Trish Barwick; 22-36
handicap division) Sonia
Reynolds
RPAGC 1820’S GOLF RESULTS
DATE: 20 June 2022
Results: 1st: Wollie Wolmarans,
Eugene Erasmus, Rick Hill,
Dudley Kieser: 34 points;
Moosehead: Roy Ruster, Ryan
Coutts, Patrick O’Kelly, John Dell:
45 points
Two Club: Paul Ward on 11th
hole.
ROYAL PORT ALFRED
GOLF CLUB
DATE: Wednesday 22nd June
SPONSOR: Charteris and
Barnes
COMPETITION: Betterball Bonus
Bogey
No of Players: 60
Results: 1st: John Arnold &
Tony Halse +9; 2nd: Francois
Kruger & Hugh Wormald +9 c/o;
3rd: Trevor Taylor & Russell Dales
+8; 4th: Barry Scarterfield &
Darryl Hooper +8 c/o
DAT E : 25th June 2022
SPONSOR: Build IT
COMPETITION: Better Ball
Stableford
No of Players: 76
Results: 1st: Geoff Bladen &
John Wooton - 46; 2nd: Bobby
Jones & Rob Dowding - 43; 3rd:
Quentin Hogge & Ross Wright -
43 c/i; 4th: Meekah de Sousa &
Roger Acton - 42; Nearest the
Pins: 6th: sponsor Mooifontein
Quarry: Mike Lansdown.
PORT ALFRED
MIXED RESULTS
DAT E : Saturday 25 June
Number of Players: Ladies - 5;
Men - 8
Results: 1st: Glynnis Renecle,
Heather van Harmelen, Farnie
Smith, Derek Sinclair - 86 c/i;
2nd: Len Bohnen Mark Maritz,
Pat Halse - 86
Longest Walk: Barry Brady, Mike
Krige, LindyKrige - 80
CROQUET CORNER
Golf Croquet is easy to learn, with
one shot per turn and is a very
popular social and competitive
game.
Simply put, the first ball through
the hoop scores for that side and
then all players move on to the
next hoop from the position where
the balls are.
Kowie Striders held its annual
winter solstice Soup & Sherry run
on Tuesday 21 June 2022, where
members enjoyed a selection of
soups after their time trial.
Members ran or walked 3km,
5km or 8km and were rewarded
with a wonderful glass of sherry
upon their return to the club.
Community members who are
interested in becoming a member
of the Kowie Striders running and
walking club are welcome to
reach out to the committee via
Facebook or on Whatsapp at 072-
436-3088.
8KM RUN
Ida Paulsen 34:22; Zamile Xanti
34:24; Richard Daneel 35:05;
Rick Betts 36:57; Shannen Kethro
39:39; Alex Weed 45:39
5KM RUN
Port Alfred Corporate Cup
Round 4 of the corporate cup delivered another
wonderful match day of social yet competitive
tennis. The results for Round 4 reads as follows: Pam
Golding 5 vs BUCO 0; Stenden SA 1 vs BS Sports 4;
Build It 3.5 vs Leach 1,5
Wade Labuschagne was the stand out player.
SHANE LE ROUX
Beloved mother, grandmother,
sister and friend passed away
on Tuesday 21st June 2022,
peacefully. (Her life will be
celebrated on the 23rd July
in her beloved Kenton).
ROYAL PORT ALFRED GOLF CLUB
VACANCY: PRO SHOP
ASSISTANT
- Royal Port Alfred Golf Club has an
opening for a Pro Shop Assistant
- Knowledge of golf and golf
terminology essential
- Ability to work under pressure at all times
- Required to work over weekends
- Basic computer skills
Send CV to: manager@rpagc.co.za
Tel: 046 624 4796
Applications close: Friday 8th July at
12h00 noon
The winner is the first side to score
seven hoops.
If there are any new players who
may be interested in playing the
game, Contact Roger on 082-373-
8181 or come down on a
Wednesday or Saturday afternoon
and watch how the game is
p l aye d .
FLAT TO LET
ƒ Open plan
kitchen/sitting room. Bathroom with
shower. Electricity included. R7500.
West Bank, Port Alfred. Tel: 082 492 5211
EMPLOYMENT OFFERED
VODACOM REQUIRES A
PORT ALFRED RESIDENT
qualified in cellular sales/marketing
Only candidates with cellular sales
experience need apply.
Please hand deliver a copy of your CV to
Vodacom, Shop 4, The Anchorage,
Gluckman Road. Shortlisted candidates
will be contacted by 15th July 2022.
In the Estate of the late PETER DESMOND
AKEROYD BOWEN (Identity No. 310910
5014 084), a resident of Dolphin Coast
Nursing Home, 10 Northwood Road,
Kenton-on-Sea, 6191, who died on the
28th August, 2021.
Estate No. 004498/2021
Debtors and Creditors in the above
Estate are hereby called upon to lodge
their claims with and pay their debts to the
undersigned within a period of thirty (30)
days of the date of publication hereof.
Michael Peter Bowen
55 Main Street,
P.O.Box 13,
Bushmans River Mouth,
6191.
Free lessons for residents of Port
Alfred and surrounding areas from
the ages of 17 held on
Wednesdays from 9am-10am.
Reminder: The PA Sports Club
Quiz Night at the Port Alfred
Bowling and Croquet Club on
Friday 8 July. Enter your teams
today, it’s going to be a fun night!
KOWIE STRIDERS
Lithemba Jekana 18:20;
XabisoMazantzi 18:20; Lithetha
Gcume 19:14; Simon Nobebe
19:52; Thandolwethu Motsalo
20:43; Akhanya Ngesi 20:43;
Asimanye Nobebe 22:40; Chris
Pike 25:20; Sticks Stiglingh 25:44;
Lulu Mceka 34:14
5KM WALK
Sue Robertson 49:05; Ian
Robertson 49:05
3KM RUN
Lukhanyo Mafani 11:13; Athi
Klaas 11:27; Lubabalo Mbambisa
11:31; Alive Hetula 13:27;
Phumezo Sifora 13:54;
TENNIS LEAGUE
Siyamthanda Dumzela 15:13;
Lukhanyo Mafani 15:13; Lathitha
Mayekiso 15:42; Jonathan Steck
17:21; Mike Momberg 17:22;
Owen Heny 19:14; Kaimey Shaw
19:50Katherine Lithgow 19:52
Jourtney Wright 20:07; Jo betts
20:52; Kyrah Wright 21:20; Cathy
Momberg 21:29; Matthew Steck
21:29
3KM WALK
Lesley Futter 30:31; Floss
Howden 30:31; Linda Wepener
30:31; Billy Futter 35:30; A.J.
Scheepers 36:19; Eddie Wepener
36:19
Cell phone: +27 82 853 6917
NDLAMBE
MUNICIPALITY
PORT ALFRED
MUNICIPAL NOTICE IN TERMS
OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
RATES ACT 6 OF 2004
PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING
FOR INSPECTION OF 7TH
SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION
ROLL AND LODGING OF
OBJECTIONS
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section
49 (l)(a)(i) read together with Section
78 (1) and (2) of the Local Government:
Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act
No. 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the
“Act”, that the Ndlambe Local Municipality’s
6th Supplementary Valuation Roll for the
period 01 July 2019 to 30 June 2024 will
be open for public inspection at designated
municipal venues from 7th July 2022
to 10th August 2022 between 8:00 to
16:00 during week days.
Designated Municipal Venues :
Finance Directorate, Campbell Street,
Port Alfred
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Municipal website www.ndlambe.gov.za
An invitation is hereby made in terms
of section 49(l)(a)(ii) read together with
section 78(2) of the Act that any owner of
property or other person who so desires
should lodge an objection with the
Municipal Manager in respect of any
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supplementary valuation roll within the
above-mentioned period. Attention is
specifically drawn to the fact that in
terms of section 50(2)of the Act an
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individual property and not against the
supplementary valuation roll as such.
The form for the lodging of an objection
is obtainable from designated municipal
venues. The completed forms must be
returned to Municipal Manager at the
following address.
NOTICE NO: 76/2022
DATE 30 June 2022 R DUMEZWENI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Ndlambe Local Municipality
Tel. : 046-604 5553, Fax : 086-5344521
E-mail : sdili@ndlambe.gov.za
P.O. Box 13
Port Alfred
6170
UMASIPALA
NDLAMBE
ISAZISO SIKAMASIPALA
NGOKUSEKELWE KWI
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY RATES
ACT 6 KA 2004
ISIBHENGEZO KUBAHLLALI
MALUNGA NOKUHLOLWA
KOMQULU WOKU
-7 WAMAXABISO EZINDLU
ETHUTYANA NOKUFAKWA
KWEZIKHALAZO MALUNGA
NOKO
Kubhengezwa izaziso esisekelwe kumacandelo
48(1)(a)(i) ezifundwa necandelo
78 (1),(2) yomthetho iMunicipal Property
Rates Act 6 ka 2004 othi uxwebhu lokuxatyiswa
kwezakhiwo kwethutyana (ukusuka
kwinyanga yeKhala July 2019 ukuyakutsho
kwinyanga yeSilimela June 2024
luyakufumaneka kwindawo zikamasipala
ezichazwe ngezantsi nakwi website ukuze
uluntu lukwazi ukuluhlola. Oku kuyakwenzeka
ukususela kusuku lwe 7 th July 2022
ukuyakutsho kusuku lwe 10 th August 2022
ukususela kwintsimbi ye -08:00 ukude
kube ngentsimbi ye – 16:00 ngamaxesha
omsebenzi.
Indawo ekuya kubanjelwa kuzo zezi
zilandelayo :
Icandelo Lezemali, Campbell Street, Port
Alfred
Alexandria
Kenton-on-Sea
www.ndlambe.gov.za
Kubhengezwa isimemo ngokomthetho
esekelwe kwicandela 49(1)(a)(ii) olufundwa
necandelo 78 (1),(2) we Municipal Property
Rates Act 6 ka 2004 esithi uluntu olufuna
ukufaka izikhalazo ngemiba ebhaliweyo
nengabhalwanga kwixwebhu lokuxatyiswa
kwezakhiwo kwethutyana maluziithumele
ukuba izikhalazo kunyanzelekile ukuba
zibengesakhiwo salowo ukhalazayo hayi
uxwebhu lokuxatyiswa kwezakhiwo. Oku
kuqulathwe kwicandelo 50(2) lomthetho
iMunicipal Property Rates Act 6 ka
2004. Iphepha lezikhalazo liyafumaneka
kwizakhiwo zikamasipala ezichazwe
ngentla nakwi website. Zonke iimpepha
mazithunyelwe ku-Mphathi kaMasipala.
NOTICE NO: 76/2022
30 June 2022 R DUMEZWENI
MPHATHI KA MASIPALA
Umasipala I Ndlambe
Tel. : 046-6042766
Fax : 086-5344521
E-mail : sdili@ndlambe.gov.za
P.O. Box13
Port Alfred
6170
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Waveski stars thrill fans
Port Alfred hosts SA Championships which deliver exciting action from top field of competitors
STAFF REPORTER
The South African Waveski
Surfing Championships
concluded recently on the
Sunshine Coast.
With the event on hold since
2019, the Waveski family were
eager to come together again to
test their skills among the
country’s best.
“It was an absolute honour
to have Port Alfred as our host
town this year,” said Eastern
Province Waveski Surfing
Association chairperson Eugene
O’ Neil.
EPWSA had seen a massive
resurgence recently, he said.
The start of the National
Championships coincided with
a large storm that brought in
massive and messy surf.
The first rounds of the
contest featuring the Age
(Closed) Divisions, Open Ladies
and Novices took to the water in
these challenging conditions at
Ke l l y ’s Beach – a secondary
contest venue.
There were wipe-outs
aplenty but that just seemed to
encourage everyone to push
their limits and post high scores.
The second day of the
competition saw much cleaner
waves run down the line-up, at
the main break.
The Open Men’s kicked off
the morning in 5-6 foot surf
conditions.
In Round One, Mike
Wessels (WP), Johann Momberg
(EP), Bruce Viaene (EP), Eugene
O’Neil (EP), Francois Steyn
(WP), and Malan Calitz (WP)
won their respective heats,
hoping to win the coveted title
of SA Open Champion.
As the day progressed, the
conditions deteriorated, and by
SURF ACTION: EP’s Bruce Viaene, SA Senior Champion, in action at the SA Waveski Championships at East Beach. Picture: ILLZE B
PHOTOGRAPHY
round four, only 16 riders were
left in the Open.
By finals day, the swell size
had dropped to 2-3 feet but still
offered high scoring potential,
as spectators and fellow
waveskiers watched the drama
unfold as the contest concluded
on Saturday afternoon.
The Open Novice was won
by KwaZulu-Natal’s Kai
Williams, who surfed way
above his ability to put together
a total heat score of 13.93 out of
a possible 20 points.
Shortly there after, Williams
went on to win his age group,
Cadets (10-16), with another
dominant performance.
The Ladies Open final was
won by Sandra Pienaar (EP) who
is no stranger to the podium.
Pienaar has represented SA
several times and showed her
prowess once again.
The Legends (60-64 yrs) was
won by Tony Dubber (Border)
who posted high scores with his
effortless style.
The Tag Team event took
place for the first time in several
years. Four members per
provincial team had their turns
to rack up points in this fun but
competitive event.
Top honours went to the WP
A team who narrowly beat the
locals, EP, into second place.
Third place went to WP B,
followed by Kwa-Zulu Natal in
fourth.
The contest took on a serious
tone as the Master’s Division
(40-49 yrs) entered the water.
This is a highly competitive age
division with many top riders
being represented.
Calitz (WP) held an early
heat lead and beat his fellow
teammate, Wessels, by a mere
0.31 points.
The Grand Master’s (50-59
years) was won by Morne de
Villiers (WP) who has made an
incredible comeback to the
sport.
The Seniors (30-39) final was
the highlight of the day for many
spectators.
EP’s Viaene showed pure
class by posting the highest
wave and heat total of the entire
contest. Viaene scored a 9.00
and 9.43, snagging him his third
Senior Title and giving him the
confidence needed for the
World Waveski Championships
later this year.
Utmost respect must go to
the Grand Legends (65 plus) for
surfing harder than others.
Ronnie Ackerman (EP) won
the title in epic fashion with his
radical surfing.
Finally, all eyes were on the
water as SA’s top four Open
Men competed in the SA Open
Fi n a l .
Steyn (WP), Wessels (WP),
Calitz (WP), and Viaene (EP)
paddled out for a battle royale.
Viaene took an early lead on
the opening waves but was soon
on the backfoot as 2019
champion, Wessels put a
second great wave together.
Calitz answered back with his
own score, putting pressure on
Wessels who was keeping just
ahead of the pack.
A costly mistake by Calitz
led to an “interference call”
against him for accidentally
dropping in on Steyn, which
resulted in Calitz being
penalised into fourth place.
As the time ran out, We s s e l s
claimed his second SA Open
title, a feat that hasn’t been done
in decades. Steyn picked up
second place, followed by
Viaene in third.
“It feels good to win back-toback
titles although I wouldn’t
have felt bad if I’d lost because
the level of surfing was of such a
high standard,” said 2019 and
2022 SA Open champ We s s e l s .
The rest of the year has
provincial contests taking place
in Kwa-Zulu Natal and the
Western Province, with the
2022 World Waveski
Championships in Ve n t u r e ,
California, in November.
Kenton Bowling Club
A quiet week on the greens with
some cold weather hitting our
area. The main event this week
was the Peg and Horace Purdon
coastal club matches at Port
Alfred. Our men had two close
matches going down 19-18 to
Kowie and winning 12-11 against
Port Alfred. Our ladies got very
similar results winning 27-13
against Kowie losing 21-17 to Port
Alfred.
There was a small gathering at the
clubhouse on Friday evening and
the only draw that was done was
the PT Lockdown Meat draw
where the winner was Wendy
Cloete.
Saturday was Spar day at our club
and all the teams enjoyed a
pleasant afternoon on the rinks
with the overall winners being
Stompie Bellingham, Peter Levey
and Lydia Palmer. They will enjoy
using their Spar vouchers at the
Sunshine Coast Spar.
Port Alfred Bowling Club
It promises to be another busy
time for bowlers in the early part
of July, starting with the Eastern
Areas Fours set to be played at the
Albany Club in Makhanda
(formerly Grahamstown).
Then there’s the next round of the
Colleen Timm and Moore Shield
to be played at the Port Alfred and
Croquet Bowls Club on
Wednesday, July 6.
Last week the club’s Open Singles
BOWLS BANTER
was delayed due to illness
affecting some players and was set
to be resumed yesterday
(Wednesday) with the men taking
to the greens. The ladies’ open
singles has been postponed as
some bowlers are away.
Last week Wednesday, the Peg
and Horace Purdon event took
place, with Joan, Julie and Sheila
registering a win over Kenton,
while Mary, Joanne and Edna lost
to Kowie. Unfortunately both the
club’s men’s teams went down.
On Tuesday last week the Kekkel
en Kraai-sponsored afternoon was
held with Brian, Jim the Scotsman
and Neil Mac emerging as
winners.
Last Saturday afternoon, the
Radue-sponsored mixed trips was
played with Joan, Martin and Bill
winning the main voucher with
plus 11 with Trevor, Phil, Gail and
Debbie in second place on plus 7.
A big thank you to both sponsors.
Last weekend club members were
holding thumbs for
HeinStrombeck of Port Alfred and
Jonty Alexander and Stan Long of
the Kowie Bowling Club who
were selected to play in the
Eastern Province Masters Singles
in Port Elizabeth. The results will
be published at a later stage.
Good bowling to all.
Kowie Bowling Club
It was back to normal for our club
members this week after the hype
of having had the top 40 bowlers
in South Africa bowling it out on
our greens for the National Mixed
Pairs trophy. Huge amounts of
compliments around the manner
in which the team at Kowie hosted
the tournament and about the
quality of our greens were
forthcoming from Heather
Boucher, President of Bowls SA
and Keith Clarkson, President of
Eastern Province Bowls. Well
done and a big thanks to the
convenor, Dave Thomas and his
tireless committee of Margie
Thomas, Christa von Gericke,
Colleen Davy, Andrew Meyer,
Martin Slattery and Michael vd
Sandt, for an amazing
tournament.
The week started with Tuesday
afternoon’s tabs in competition,
generously sponsored by Penny
Farthing. The winning 4's team
was led by Stan Long and his able
team of Dave Thomas, Don
Armstrong and Lina Woodard.
As usual, on Wednesday, a team
of jovial Novices enjoyed another
morning session of bowling in a
non stressful but ever learning
e nv i r o n m e n t .
Wednesday afternoon saw two
men's teams and two ladies teams
representing the club at the Port
Alfred bowling club, playing for
the Horace and Peg Purdon
t r o p hy ’s respectively. Both men's
teams won their games, with the
ladies winning one and losing
one.
Without any elaboration, we ALL
know it's never over in any
competition until the last end is
bowled!! (C'monKowie girls!!)
On Thursday afternoon, there was
a huge buzz at the club before the
tabs in competition commenced.
There was a club members photo
taken by a drone ("nogal") in front
of the backdrop of the "KBC" stone
signage at the Gavin Deenik
green. With all the members
wearing their centenary bowling
shirts it was a colorful event
indeed. Thanks to
ChristoHattingh, we even
managed to get his Bakkie to
courier 97 year old Doc Charles
Louw over to the photo shoot.
In lovely cool overcast weather
and the greens running as straight
as a dial, the monthly Pam
Golding sponsored trips
competition was played on
Thursday afternoon in very high
spirits. Playing the 3-2-1 scoring
method, 6 points were up for
grabs on each end. Two games of
10 ends were contested. The
second game was strength against
strength, with much competitive
bowling being the order of the
d ay.
The winning team of Jacques
Krige and his team of Amanda
Everton and Don Armstrong
walked off with the biggest and
best hamper for the day.
The second hamper was won by
DiGruneberg and her team of
Dave Tyrrell and Gill Armstrong.
Third spot hamper was won by
Brian Burger and his team of Mike
Ryan and Christa von Gericke.
A big thank you to Andrea Meyer
from Pam Golding for the
generous sponsorship of the well
stocked hampers.
Friday evening saw the 5th round
of night bowls being played under
floodlights at the club. We started
a little earlier than usual due to the
9pm cut-off time for
loadshedding. The Lions club kept
the hunger pangs at bay with
hamburgers and hotdogs. With
some good oldies music blaring in
the background, ice cold
beverages were readily available,
made by Andrew Meyer and his
team at the club bar.
The individual section winners for
the evening were, Section A:
Happy Veg and in Section B:
Miracle Gardens.
The overall log-leaders after the
5th round are as follows:
1st - Happy Veg with 27 points
and a shot difference of +64; 2nd -
Miracle Gardens on 23 points
and a shot difference of +67; 3rd -
Kennys Quarts on 23 points and a
shot differenceof -11
Big thanks again to Mike
Tomlinson and his team for the
smooth running of the
competition. Also thanks to Pick
'n Pay for being the main sponsor
for the evening.
Saturday was a perfect day for
bowling. The greens were slightly
heavier than usual after overnight
rains, but soon dried out after a
couple of ends.
The winners of the afternoons tabs
in was Jackie Kriel and her team of
EvieSwanepoel, Bugs Wilmot and
O s s i e H a r b r e ch t .
For the record, we had 3 three of
our members, Megan Kriel, Stan
Long and Jonty Alexander playing
in the Eastern Province Bowls
Personal Trust Men's and Ladies
Master tournament in Gqeberha at
the Westview bowling club over
the weekend. Our chaps didn't
manage to get through to the
playoffs, but reports came through
that they all played very well.
The winner of the Men's Masters
was Andrew Sterley from Woods,
who beat WihanVisser from Mill
Park 22-18 in a real nailbiter.
In section "A" the Bronze medalist
was Arthur Langley from Graaff-
Reinet and in the "B" section it
was Willie Kilian from Walmer.
The winner of the Ladies
Masters was Karen Korkie from
Woods who beat Sandy Smart
from Western Suburbs by
21 shots to15.
Congratulations to all.