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ALL THE THRILLS AND SPILLS AT YOUR SCHOOL PAGE 4
S I N C E 1 9 9 5
TO ENTERTAIN
Miranda brings the sounds of
the continent to EL PAGE 7
Mr SA finalist hopes to
inspire other men PAGE 3
COOL MOVES
Duo wins big at World of
Dance competition PAGE 12
This time EL-born Meryl
aims to outplay, outlast
Past ‘survivor’ returns to show
TAMMY FRAY
Meryl Szolkiewicz is an
artist, entrepreneur,
fitness innovator, wife,
mother and the first Buffalo City
native to have been featured for
a second series on Survivor SA,
which aired its first episode of
the new season, Return of the
Outcasts, on July 18.
Szolkiewicz first featured
during the show’s seventh
season, Survivor SA: Island of
Secr ets, in 2019, and is
returning this year among other
former contestants to compete
for the sole survivor title and
R1m grand prize.
Renowned across the world,
the show sees players trying to
outwit, outlast and outplay each
other, while having to survive in
the wild.
Born and raised in Buffalo
Flats, Szolkiewicz says she has
always been an avid fan of the
s h ow.
“I was too a little brown girl,
not seeing too many people like
me on stages or in the media
and I am so thankful that this
season of Sur vivor has so many
MERYL SZOLKIEWICZ
❝
From the first day, we
had so many
unexpected
challenges and
changes in the game
format.
different representations of what
it is to be brown in this
wonderful country,”
Szolkiewicz says.
When the national series,
produced by M-Net and
sponsored by Lotto Star,
premiered, she jumped at the
opportunity to enter,
considering it a chance to “find
herself” again after having
dedicated most of her time to
raising her family.
During her first season on
the show, she says she was
initially so enraptured and
grateful just to have been
selected that she gave little
thought to her strategy.
For this season, however, she
aims to play it to win it.
“I didn’t realise how much of
my intuition I could trust.
“How my read on people
and situations were accurate
even if I couldn’t verbalise it, it
was something that I felt
i n t e r n a l l y.
“I’m going to take all of that
and use it as a foundation on
which to build my game and
trust my instincts.
“There can only be one
winner at the end and I have to
make sure that every decision,
every vote placed is with that in
mind.
“Mamma has gotta get to the
end and win the title. Why else
would I leave my family, again?”
Szolkiewicz says.
For this season, the show
will be aired four days a week to
give viewers more time to get to
know their favourite players,
their gameplay and strategy,
with more footage of them
outside of scenes from tribal/
individual challenges and tribal
council.
This is a more intimate
approach to building the
Sur vivor franchise, say the M-
Net production team.
“As a fan and a player, this
season is so well-designed,”
Szolkiewicz says.
“From the first day, we had
so many unexpected challenges
and changes in the game
format.
“The players are so adept,
which means the gameplay is
exceptional.
“My personal goal was to
have moments of humanity in
the game and I am sure that the
audience will get to see all
facets of the players this time
r o u n d .”
BUILDING THE CITY: Transnet National Port Authority has embarked on a seven-year project to invest R4.3bn into East London’s
port Picture: TAMMY FRAY
East Londoners sceptical
about Transnet investment
Tammy Fray and Siphosihle Dyonase
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)
has made numerous declarations regarding
intended development at the East London
port, and in June pledged R4.3bn to the
port over a seven-year period.
However local businesses and
organisations believe this latest commitment
will yield as little as the ones before it.
Sea Spirit Fish Market manager Camilla
McArthur says Operation Phakamisa,
introduced by the TNPA a year ago, pledged
R219m for the port but according to
McArthur there is little to show for this.
She said TNPA had alluded to the
development of the jetty at Latimers Landing
and the wharf, but to date nothing had been
done in this regard.
Lawrence Haw from the East London
Yacht Club believes it is best not to buy into
the excitement surrounding the investment
“until something actually comes of it” and
principle of ERA Sun properties, Penny
Lindstrom, says “You know, all the things
they seem to do at Transnet don’t really
make sense. I am a bit sceptical but it would
be nice because we badly need investment
into our town.”
The East London Ski-boat Club members
say the relationship with TNPA is strained
and as a result scepticism about
development at the port is high. Earlier in
the year, those with leases at the port were
informed they had seven days to re-tender
their bids at commercial rates in order to
keep their rentals. Though TNPA eventually
back-pedalled on this, port-based
organisations and businesses regard this as
evidence of TNPA’s inability to develop the
port competently.
T N PA’s corporate affairs manager,
Sakhiwo Tetyana says recent appointments
of senior managers at TNPA such as the port
engineer form part of a strategy to expedite
service delivery of pressing concerns such
as improving port infrastructure.
According to Siyabulela Mhlaluka,
TNPA managing executive for the Central
Region, East London is well positioned for
the tourism sector and to boost this, part of
the R4.3bn will be dedicated to
“transforming the port’s real estate portfolio
to integrate with the leisure market such as
the Latimer’s Landing Waterfront
d e ve l o p m e n t ”.
East London Ski-boat Club chair Graham
Kingsley Wilkens, describes TNPA’s
preoccupation with tourism at the port as
“pie in the sky” and says the focus should
remain on developing port infrastructure as
currently it is not wide or deep enough to
receive large vessels, in turn cutting off the
development of the city’s local economy.
According to Kingsley Wilkins, the
R4.3bn would best utilised on improving
key sites such as the break water wall, the
port elevator and railway.
“The port is a small space not meant to
be used for tourism stuff, but if they want to
develop the tourism market why not look at
developing Signal Hill? We need proper
port infrastructure to accommodate bigger
ships and currently we have no rail route
and no sea travel supporting our IDZ and
attracting car manufacturers because that is
big business.”
He cautions that if port development
remained unaddressed, the traffic on the
roads between East London, Gqeberha and
Transkei would needlessly increase.
Tetyana says the R4.3bn will be invested
into the reconstruction of quay 3, extending
and deepening the main breakwater
entrance, rehabilitating Port View Road,
replacing the four graving dock jib cranes,
constructing bollard 266A and 267,
constructing the port security fence and
refurbishing Latimers Landing.
Kingsley Wilkins is hopeful about the
possibility of development at the port
because of the wealth of jobs it will create
within the city, especially for companies
that deal with concrete, stone, cement,
armour drops, dredging and so forth. For the
East London Ski-boat Club, he says
improvements at the port will enable more
events to be hosted on the Buffalo River
which in turn boosts the local economy,
especially as the club is the only area left in
the country for bottom fishing and the most
attractive because of its safe launching site.

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‘ Moana Jnr’
CROSSWORD number 1289
Young cast excel
in musical ‘Moana’
STAGE ADAPTATION:
‘Moana JR’ is a theatrical
adaptation of the 2016
animated movie and
features the talent of local
performers of all ages
Picture: FAITH MTWANA
Sakuba continues to raise bar with latest show
FAITH MTWANA
What can I say … except congratulations to
Sonwa Sakuba and his team on another wellproduced
stage performance.
The production of Moana Jnr at the Guild
Theatre was nothing short of spectacular.
Sakuba continues to prove that he is a force to
be reckoned with.
The well-loved movie is brought to life by a
cast of talented young local actors.
It was awe-inspiring to watch little children,
some of whom couldn’t be older than 10, sing and
dance on stage in perfect unison.
One could clearly see the hard work and effort
that went into the show, not to mention the pure
passion on display.
Sakuba, who directed and choreographed the
show, continues to raise the bar with each stage
performance he creates.
The dances were simple and yet dramatic
W H AT ’S ON THE GO!
Contact the News Desk on (043) 7022125 or e-mail: goexpress@arena.africa
by Monday 4pm in publication week
T H U R S DAY
● There will be a discussion on
domestic violence at the
University of Fort Hare, at the
Miriam Makeba Hall at 1pm.
● The University of the Third
Age (U3Ael) offers a very
interesting programme of talks
and courses. New members
joining fee is R50. Inquiries:
Gwen, on 076-106-4836. The
courses for next week:
TUESDAY, July 26: isiXhosa:
Nita Laing: Contact 082-898-
6394.
WEDNESDAY, July 27: Book
Club: Ann King: Contact 083-
774-7663.
● Bazaar on July 28 and August
6 at St Crucis Church, Edge
Road, at 12 midday. German
sausage and lots of exiting
stalls.
F R I DAY
● Mlindo the vocalist is set to
perform at the Guild Theatre on
July 29 at 7pm.
● Croquet: St Andrew’s Croquet
Club (in the grounds of EL Golf
Club, Bunker’s Hill). Play begins
at 1.45pm every Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday. Visitors are
welcome. Coaching available
and club facilities to hire.
Contact Lyn England on 083-
321-3445.
S AT U R DAY
● Glengariff 8km beach walk at
Glen Eden Beach, starting 8am.
● Diabetes East London:
monthly meeting. Guest
speaker: Sandi Mboya
(podiatrist). Saturday August 6 at
3pm, Ocean Terrace Room, at
Regent Hotel (Esplanade). All
are welcome – you need not be
a diabetic to benefit from these
monthly talks. Inquiries: Vrooda
Makhan on 083-708-0489.
● Croquet: Typos Croquet
Club’s playing times are 1.30pm
on Saturdays and 11am on
Tuesdays. Join the team for a
game or, alternatively, Rob and
Linda are available for training
sessions. Practise equipment
available at no cost. Call Linda
on 079-507-6680. Typos Club,
Union Avenue.
● Narcotics Anonymous. 22 St
Mark Road, Southernwood, 7-
8pm. Call 043-743-4350.
● Winter Market at the NG
Kerk Nahoon, Bonza Bay Road,
on July 30.
● Sip and Paint, drink wine and
enough to really bring the story to life. In case you
are not familiar with this particular Disney story,
Moana JR is a musical adaptation of the 2016
Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of
Moana and her village of Motunui to life on stage.
The talented cast performed stellar renditions
of the songs, with S h i ny, How far I’ll go and Yo u ’re
welcome standing out as crowd favourites.
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age
story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets
sail across the Pacific to save her village and
discover the truth about her heritage.
Moana and the legendary demigod Maui
embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and
camaraderie as they both learn to harness the
power that lies within.
The show beautifully portrays the story’s
messages of braveness, selflessness and
confidence.
It is a wonderful show that is perfect for a
family outing.
create art at 14 Station Street,
East London, on July 30.
● Sipho Mtatse Live at the
Guild Theatre at 7pm on July
30.
● Blue Lagoon 9km Gonubie
walk on July 30, starting 7am.
S U N DAY
● July 31 Market on the stoep at
Hamilton Sports Club, starting at
12 midday.
T U E S DAY
● Moana Jr’ is on at the Guild
Theatre from July 19-23, at
6.30pm.
● Al-Anon family group is a
support group for family and
friends of problem drinkers. If
your life is affected by a
problem drinker, there is help
available. We meet every
Tuesday evening at the
Methodist Church in Hebbe
Street, Cambridge, at 7.30pm.
For more information, call Gill
on 079-612-8264, or Elsie on
078-628-6311.
W E D N E S DAY
● Narcotics Anonymous. 22 St
Mark Road, Southernwood, 7-
8pm. Call 043-743-4350.
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Mr SA finalist hopes to
inspire other men
S I YA N D A
X E G WA N A
Xegwana a Walter Sisulu University pageant king
FAITH MTWANA
This week, we catch up with Mr
SA finalist Siyanda Xegwana
about his pageant journey.
How did your journey into
pageantry begin?
It first started when I entered Mr &
Miss Walter Sisulu University BCC
in 2018, and in the end I was
crowned king.
I then went on to become a
finalist for Mr & Miss Berlin
November in 2019.
Why did you decide to enter?
I want to be a voice, an inspiration
for the next generation of men who
want to do better for themselves and
their community.
I also want to show South
Africans that there is a silver lining
when chasing their dreams.
What are some of the important
factors one needs to know before
entering a pageant?
It is important to know one’s self and
to know what your brand is and
what you stand for.
Live a lifestyle that would inspire
the youth and allow yourself to be
v u l n e ra b l e .
GO!PEOPLE
Siyanda Xegwana
Lastly, it is important to stand out
from the rest.
What do you hope to achieve?
I want to make Mr South Africa as
big as it deserves to be.
This is a real journey for me, and
in return I need to push the
programme that will help shape me
into a better man than I am right
n ow.
I believe it’ll help shape the next
contestants who wish to enter Mr
South Africa.
What do you do – are you studying
or working?
I’m an IT student at Walter Sisulu
U n ive r s i t y.
I am also a commercial and
runway model for TC Model
Management in East London.
I am also a runway coach for Our
Legacy in Qonce.
I also do promotional work.
And I also work as a part-time e-
hailing driver for Bolt.
Is there anything else you’d like our
readers to know about you?
I want to thank everyone who
shared my posts and voted for me.
I wouldn’t have made it this far
without your support.
And I want to also thank
Philasande Soncasa Photography
and Champagne Laniña Clothing,
who have accepted me as their
ambassador through this journey.
How can people support you on
your journey?
They can SMS MRSA19 to 40439
(R2 per vote).
You can vote as many times as
you like, as well as following the Mr
South Africa page on Facebook and
Instagram @mr.southafrica_official
for more.
You can find me on Instagram
@siiyaxegwana, and on Facebook,
under Siya Xegwana.
The do’s & don’ts
of credit
We use credit in various ways.
It can help us to buy assets
such as a house or to add to
our personal growth such as
funding our studies. It can be
in the form of a loan or credit
card from a bank.
Types of credit:
• Secured credit is backed by a recoverable
asset should you not be able to pay e.g.
when you get credit to buy a house or a car.
• Unsecured credit is not backed by any
asset and the interest rate may be higher.
Whenever we use credit, we need to plan
carefully. Credit has additional costs such as
interest and administration fees.
Here are some credit do’s and don’ts that
may help you:
Do
• Take credit out only when you really need it
• Consider the total costs involved, which may include interest,
admininstration fees, initiation fees, and credit life insurance
that will pay your outstanding debt in cases of death, disability
or loss of income
• Check your budget and see if you can afford repayments
against your existing expenses such as rent, food, debit orders
for insurance and additional costs
• Avoid using credit to pay your monthly bills; rather review
your budget and see where you can cut down and make
adjustments in your expenses
• Request quotes from multiple credit providers and compare
the interest rates they will charge you, the time it takes to
repay the credit, and the total costs after the credit term
(shorter credit terms may mean you pay less in interest)
• Pay the minimum installment amount
Don’t
• Use credit for luxuries or impulse purchases
• Take the maximum amount of credit you qualify for if you
can’t afford to repay it
• Sign a credit contract if you don’t fully understand it; ask for it
to be explained and take the time to read it thoroughly
• Take credit from lenders not registered with the National
Credit Regulator who may resort to illegal practices such as
keeping your ID document, bank card and PIN
• Delay making the repayments
• Hide or run away from creditors if you have difficulty
paying the required instalments; rather speak to your credit
provider(s) and explain your difficulty before
the due date and perhaps alternate arrangements can be
made

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Enter Buffalo Flats
Modelling Show
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GRANT SCHAEFER AWARD
CREATIVE WRITING
COMPETITION: The Joy of
Books Festival hosted on July
16 and 17 launched the Grant
Schaefer Award for creative
writing competition. The flash
fiction competition was open
to pupils from preschool to
Grade 12. The competition
was launched in memory of
the late Grant Schaefer, who
had a passion for books and
reading. The Joy of Books
Festival organisers hope the
competition will become an
annual feature among the
local literary programmes in
Buffalo City Picture: FAITH
M T WA N A
graphic © seamartini / 123RF.com
DRUM FESTIVAL
DYNAMIC IN DENIM: The Buffalo Flats Modelling Show resumes this year and applications for
the competition, for young people from the area, can be collected from 41 Hendricks Crescent,
Vynbos Picture: SUPPLIED
TAMMY FRAY
In 2019, nine-year-old Ti k e a h
King was diagnosed with
scoliosis, which affected her
self-confidence.
However, thanks to the
Buffalo Flats Modelling Show,
Ti k e a h ’s confidence was given a
boost after she was crowned the
first ever winner of the show.
Starting from August 31, the
Buffalo Flats Modelling Show
returns to the ramp in search of
a new winner.
Llana King, the show’s
organiser, decided to organise
the event for children with the
hope of exposing them to the
modelling and entertainment
industry, as well as to help build
basic social skills such as
confidence.
King said she was concerned
about the pervasive substance
abuse, unemployment and
violence in the Buffalo Flats area
and she wanted to provide the
children with an opportunity to
develop alternative interests.
Ti k e a h received prizes
including training and
performing opportunities
sponsored by renowned
modelling agency, Just Models,
founded by Davianne Blignaut.
Tikeah and fellow winner,
Zayden Adams, received a yearlong
contract with Jumbo,
runway and television training
and attended body positivity
workshops, as well as
p h o t o g ra p h i c and portfolio
building workshops.
Adams has also been
featured in a campaign for
Crawfords and in a number of
fashion shows.
Blignaut said Just Models
taught the children skills needed
in the professional world, such
as interviewing and public
speaking skills, as well as skin
care, makeup and wardrobebuilding.
Ti k e a h ’s mother, Kim King, is
grateful for the positive effect the
show had on her daughter.
“Her [Tikeah’s] confidence
level went up so much.
“Even after the operation [to
remove an additional rib as a
result of the scoliosis], she’s still
interested in her modelling.”
King said a group of children
approached her recently asking
about the competition, which
was put on hold due to Covid.
“I was overwhelmed they
would remember something
like that and so I told them I
would see what I could do.”
Entry forms for the show can
be collected from 41 Hendricks
Crescent, Vynbos. Photoshoots
and rehearsals will be held from
August 31. For more, email King
at llana.king@building-sd.co.za.
DYNAMIC DRILLS:
The eastern region of
the Seventh Day
Adventist Church
hosted a drill and
drum festival on July
17 at Police Park. The
different Pathfinder
chapters from the
Seventh Day
Adventist Churches
in the Eastern Cape
showcased their
exciting drills and
drum routines. The
chapters represented
came from Komani,
Bhisho, East London
and the surrounding
areas. The children
were aged from 10 to
16 years old. East
London central
church Pathfinders,
right, perform their
freestyle drill. The
pathfinders learn
drilling, drums and
other social skills
which are aimed at
instilling the
principles of their
religious teachings as
well as discipline,
self-sufficiency and
responsibility P i c t u re s :
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NATIONAL SQUAD
HOCKEY STAR: Hudson Park
High School’s Tarelle Jones, one
of the U16 hockey stars who
recently represented the
province at the national IPT. She
has been selected for the
national U16 high performance
hockey squad and Hudson Park
High says the school is e x t re m e l y
proud of her achievement P i c t u re :
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ALWAYS REMEMBERED
TRIBUTE TO SACRIFICE: Selborne College trumpeter Jordan Blundell performs
the ‘Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ at the rededication ceremony of the World War 1
monument outside the Cambridge Hall. Rev Denis de Lange says the monument is
a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought at the Battle of the
Somme Picture: TAMMY FRAY

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F E AT U R E
The Beauty Clinic is
celebrating 42 years
GO CORRESPONDENT
In June 1980, Gwen Pietersma
opened The Beauty Clinic in St
Marks Road, where her home
was at the time.
On June 9 of that year, she
gave birth to her youngest son
Nicholas.
Two weeks later, Gwen
continued her journey to help
East London women gain
access to top beauty
treatments and affordable
p ro d u c t s .
Though she had to
overcome several obstacles
and endure steep learning
curves, this did not deter her.
She duly opened the first
beauty school in East London
producing qualified therapists.
Sadly, in 1995, her husband
Nick passed away.
In 2007 she married Peter
Olivier, who also has a passion
for the beauty and wellness
i n d u s t r y.
Today, The Beauty Clinic
continues to provide
professional treatments by
qualified therapist who ensure
their clients are made to feel
special and are able to relax in
a comfortable, spacious
e n v i ro n m e n t .
There is ample parking
directly outside the premises,
which is now in Tyrell Road,
B e re a .
Head therapist Julie Blue
has been with the clinic for 23
years – that is loyalty.
Manager Ilhaam Adams,
who has been with the clinic
for five years, oversees all the
staff and training
re q u i re m e n t s .
Continuing in the beauty
field, Gwen’s son and
daughter in-law, Warren and
Joy Duffield, opened the
highly successful Beauty
Academy International
Training School and
Distribution Centre.
Her daughter, Michelle
Barnes, a qualified c h a r t e re d
accountant, assists with all the
financial aspects.
Gift vouchers
Over the past 42 years, The
Beauty Clinic has given in
excess of 15,000 gift vouchers
to local charities, schools and
sporting events as part of the
company’s commitment to the
East London community and
the growth of the beauty
i n d u s t r y.
Today, its gift vouchers are
still extremely popular for both
women and men.
All gift vouchers never
expire, even ones that a re
older than 10 years after
purchase date.
The oldest voucher to date
was 16 years, 10 months after
purchase date!
Product range
The product range available
consists of, among others,
Matis (French), Sans Soucis
(German), Nimue, Kalahari,
RegimA, Environ, Simply Bee
and Hannon, with most having
being brought into and
promoted in East London for
the first time by The Beauty
Clinic.
The Beauty Clinic also has a
Loyalty Programme giving free
facials as well as discounts on
products (T’s and Cs apply).
The clinic’s four-word
motto is: “We Give More
Va l u e . ” It invites clients to
compare its prices for peels,
micro-needling, refloxology,
dermabrasion and other
t re a t m e n t s .
Celebrating 42 years with 42
facials up for grabs
Starting on Thursday July 21,
the clinic will be celebrating its
anniversary by giving away 42
facials.
Visit its new beauty shop,
purcase anything and your
name will be entered to win
one of the facials on offer.
Every person who enters
The Beauty Clinic’s premises
over the next two weeks, from
July 21, will receive a free gift,
irrespective of purchasing
anything.
R e f l ex o l o gy
Zuki is The Beauty Clinic’s
qualified reflexologist.
She uses the vacuflex
PA M P E R
TIME: S t a ff
at The
Beauty
Clinic are
celebrating
the
company’s
42nd
anniversary
by inviting
clients to
visit their
p re m i s e s
over the
next two
weeks and
stand a
chance of
winning
one of 42
facials on
o ff e r
reflexology system which
stimulates all 72, 000
reflexology areas through the
use of special boots in which a
vacuum is created.
After five minutes of
suction, the feet are examined
to identify areas of
discolouration, which are
believed to correspond to
areas of illness.
Manual reflexology is then
done, and finished off with a
relaxing foot scrub.
The Nail Clinic
Vivian Jui is the nail technician.
She is qualified in Bio-
Sculpture products and holds a
degree in fine arts.
Her amazing attention to
detail is breathtakingly
beautiful.
The Hair Clinic
Having been located inside
THE NAIL CLINIC
Vivian Jui
congratulates
The Beauty Clinic
on their
42nd anniversary
THE HAIR CLINIC
Wishes
The Beauty Clinic
Happy 42 years -
May there be many more
Lydia and Joeleen
The Beauty Clinic for the last
18 years, The Hair Clinic has
prospered along with it.
Stylists Lydia and Joeleen
offer every facet of hairdressing,
from excellent head
massage to top-notch
colouring, cutting and styling.
Set in a friendly
atmosphere, with good
conversation, a cup of tea or
coffee, a biscuit and a superb
hairdo, clients are ready to
face the world.
Products available include:
Paul Mitchell, Biosense and
M o ro c c a n o i l .
Semi-permanent makeup/
m i c ro b l a d i n g
Cammy Frazer, one of SA’s top
therapists specialising in semipermanent
makeup/
microblading, has been taking
care of The Beauty Clinic’s
clients for the past 27 years.
PURE ARTISTRY: Stunning work by fine arts graduate and
qualified nail technician Vivian Jui
VALUABLE EXPERTISE: Head therapist Julie Blue, left, and
manager Illhaam Adams have 28 years’ combined service with
The Beauty Clinic Pictures: SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
12 Tyrell Road, Berea,
East London
Tel.: 043 726 1739
• 726 3217 • 727 1452
www.beautyclinic-el.co.za
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Concern grows over boy lying in road
Motorists warn of consequences but social worker says teen just runs away when they approach
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
Siya Dlamini* is the 15-year-old
boy who sits in the street on
Bonza Bay road between the two
left lanes outside Beacon Bay retail
park, obstructing traffic and causing
concern to motorists.
His presence has frequently been
remarked on and in response to calls
from the community to assist, social
worker from the department of social
development Zukiswa Dyakalashe said
she met Dlamini in March when she
was told the boy wanted to jump off a
bridge. She took him for observation at
Frere Hospital, where doctors observed
possible signs of Conduct Behaviour
D i s o r d e r.
She explains,“ the doctor said this
means he does not respond well when
he is rebuked and I was informed that
when the boy got to the hospital he
untied patients who were tied up.
“When he was reprimanded he
laughed, he did not see anything wrong
with what he was doing.”
GO!PEOPLE METRO
Bonza Bay road obstruction
Conduct Behaviour disorder is
characterised in children as anti-social,
dangerous, aggressive and reckless
behaviour. This is found amongst
children who have undergone trauma,
dysfunctional backgrounds, brain
damage, abuse or have a genetic
predisposition towards the condition.
This condition may mean a child
has difficulty processing the
consequences of negative behaviour or
learning from harmful experiences.
On Thursday July 7, Dlamini could
be seen lying prostrate in the middle of
rush-hour traffic with a blanket while
he shouted in his home language
“ayiyondlela ye moto lena, yindlela ka
T h i xo ” which translates to “this road is
not for cars, it belongs to God”.
A community member from the
Beacon Bay crime group on WhatsApp
said: “I nearly drove over the kid at the
robot tonight as I couldn’t see him until
I was very close . Fortunately the robots
where out. Therefore the car next to me
wa s n ’t moving at that time and I was in
the lane to turn. If both of us were
moving, one of us would have hit him.
It was peak hour. It’s already bad
looking out for reckless drivers, didn’t
expect to see him rolling around there.”
Another says, “I drove past him a
few nights ago and he was lying with
his head quite far into the lane and I
had a horrible thought someone could
drive over him. It’s a very sad situation.”
Dyakalashe said the last time she
and her supervisor went to remove
Dlamini from the street, he ran away
from them.
Frederick Pohl, the ward councillor
in Beacon Bay, said it was a sensitive
and serious issue that he and many
others had had trouble navigating.
He explains, “SAPS should handle
the matter with social services.
“The social workers have to
approach the children’s court to get a
❝ I have [told] SAPS if
there is a fatality due
to this matter they
will be responsible
Frederick Pohl
DA WARD COUNCILLOR
court order to have the boy taken to a
facility of safety. This boy is a serious
threat to traffic safety and his own
s a f e t y.
“I have on numerous occasions
told SAPS that they should do their
duty as required by law. I have gone
even that far to tell SAPS that if there is
a fatality due to this matter they will be
responsible and hopefully not charge
the innocent driver that may be
involved with culpable homicide.
“There is a definite chance the boy
will be injured or even killed by a
motorist. His actions may also
contribute to a serious accident if
vehicles try to avoid him lying in the
road.
“From the DA side we are busy
escalating the matter to the provincial
legislator, to our member who handles
the portfolio for social development
services, to put pressure on the
provincial government to act in this
matter in the interest of the boy and
traffic safety,” he said.
*not his real name
Border Historical Society
helps restore legacy of
fallen WW1 soldiers
TAMMY FRAY
In the 100 years since its unveiling, the
Cambridge war memorial that stands
between the City Hall and the railway line
has been subject to degradation and theft.
However this year , thanks to efforts
from the Border Historical Society, SA
Legion and the MOTHS, the statue has
been restored.
At a rededication ceremony on July 17,
101 years after it was erected, the statue
was once again unveiled to the public.
Years ago, the original plaques that bore
the names of fallen soldiers in the Battle of
the Somme during World War 1 had been
stolen and over time municipal neglect had
allowed the memorial to fall into ruin.
William Martinson, chair of the Border
Historical Society, says the society felt it
would be worthwhile to restore the
monument because it kept the memory of
the sacrifices of local soldiers alive.
He says “these soldiers gave their lives
to keep society on the straight and narrow
and that should be recorded. This type of
history should not be forgotten.”
Martinson says it would be helpful for
the maintenance of the monument if the
public agitated local councillors and the
municipality to invest in maintenance and
security for it.
Prior to the ceremony, those attending
were cleaning litter around the monument
for at least two hours and ward councillors
such as Jason McDowell say preserving
tangible parts of history in the city is not a
priority for the municipality.
A generous anonymous donor
contributed R5,000 towards the restoration
of the plaques and this amount covered the
cost of the plaques in their e n t i r e t y.
The reconstruction efforts were carried
out by Crankshaw marble and granite and
the plaques were made in granite as
opposed to brass to prevent theft in future.
Sandra Rankin, a member of the East
London Caledonian society, laid a wreath
in honour of the fallen soldiers during the
ceremony and said that preserving parts of
history was important for a city so that its
people were able to learn from the past.
S AV I N G
HISTORY: The
Border Historical
Society, SA Legion
and MOTHS East
London held a
re d e d i c a t i o n
ceremony for the
Battle of the
Somme
monument in
Cambridge on July
17 Pictures: TAMMY
F R AY

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ANNIVERSARIES
Sounds of
the continent
come to EL
Award-winning Mozambican jazz
artist Dino Miranda visits the city
LOVE WINS: Andries and Kathleen nee Boy,
from Gonubie, celebrated their 50th
anniversary on June 24. They were married in
the Cambridge Catholic Church in East
London by Father Duffy. They have three
daughters and two grandchildren. P i c t u re :
SUPPLIED
TAMMY FRAY
Live music events across Buffalo
City are steadily returning post-
Covid and on July 23 the
Centenary Bar at the Old Boys Club
in Baysville will be hosting
Mozambican artist Dino Miranda
live in concert as part of the
musician’s Coast to Coast Tour
taking place in Mozambique and
SA, from Durban through to Cape
Town and more.
Miranda, an award-winning
artist, singer, guitarist, composer,
arranger, producer and CEO of
Dinomirandamusic and Trading and
Miramundo Produçõe, has been a
staple part of the live music culture
in SA, pioneering local support for
afro-rock, afro-pop, latino,
Portuguese and other continental
genres of music.
A short while ago, Miranda and
his band were patronising the
Centenary Bar and Cheryl Minky, of
the establishment, says “they set up
makeshift drums and percussion
with pots and pans, and with
different members playing the guitar,
and gave us the best impromptu
performance ever.
“Their music is so alive and
vibrant, one can only love and feel
inspired by their positive energy.”
Miranda completed his music
studies at the Fuba School of Music
in Johannesburg and subsequently
did Jazz Studies at the University of
Cape Town’s renowned College of
Music from 2001 to 2004.
While still at university, he
embarked on a solo project and took
to the stages around Cape Town,
playing at the ObzFest in 2004
and 2006, the Penguin Festival in
2006.
He played at the Cape Town
Jazzathon Festival, Verão Amarelo
Festival in Maputo and the Whisky
Whale Jazz Festival at Plettenberg
Bay in 2007, the Suidoosterfees
TrueLove Jazz Lounge and the Cape
Town International Jazz Festival with
Bongani Sotshononda.
In 2009 he scooped the MMA
LIVE MUSIC: The Centenary Bar at the Old Boys Club in Baysville will
be hosting the award-winning Dino Miranda band on July 23, starting
at 7pm. Contact Cheryl Minkley on minkley@nahoonreef.co.za for
more information.
(Mozambican Music Awards), in the
category of Melhor Afro-Jazz (Best
Afro-Jazz) as well as the award for
best new artist at the Ngoma
Moçambique awards with the song
Mae Africa from his album Moya Wa
Kaya (Winds from Home).
This was launched at the end of
2008 in SA and Mozambique.
In 2017 he won second place at
the International Song writing
Competition in the USA/World
music category.
Of his upcoming performance,
Miranda says: “It’s always been good
to perform in East London.
“We had great shows there.
“I am bringing new material from
the latest album and I can’t wait to
share with the East London.
“I’m positive that we are going to
have a great time, like always.”
EAST LONDON WEATHER
Amathole dam levels positive
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: Neville Charles
Klaasen and Catherine Maria Klaasen were
married in 1972 and are celebrating 50 years
together. They have three children, five
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Their family would like to thank the Lord for
being with them for all these years and hope
to be blessed with many more together.
WEDDING BELLS: Joseph and Mona
Bantom married on July 21 1961 and have
been blessed with six children and 13
grandchildren. Congratulations on their
anniversary Picture: SUPPLIED
TOGETHER FOREVER: Alfred and Marian
Meier were married on July 13 1971 in East
London. They have been blessed with a
daughter and a son, three grandsons and
one granddaughter. The Meiers say they look
forward to the future
● THURSDAY: HI – 18°;
Partly sunny with 43%
cloud cover, but clear in
the afternoon. LO – 11°
● FRIDAY: HI – 24°;
Pleasant and warmer
with plenty of sunshine
and no cloud cover .
LO – 13°
● SATURDAY: HI – 19°;
Huge auction of more than 140 government vehicles
GO CORRESPONDENT
Another live on-site auction facilitated on behalf
of the Department of Transport by GFMS Trading
Entity (Eastern Cape Transport) will be held on
July 27 in Gqeberha.
The auction, the 19th sale of its kind, will
feature a wide variety of government vehicles.
Starting at 10am, the auction will offer more
than 140 vehicles available for bid, ranging from
passenger vehicles to bakkies, buses and
ambulances.
Proxy bids may be submitted by buyers using
LIVE AUCTION
Featuring: Passenger
vehicles, buses, ambulances
and bakkies. Makes include
Ford, Volkswagen, Audi,
Nissan, Chevrolet, Toyota
and more.
M A N D A T O R Y
PRE-REGISTER:
Contact: Ryno Nell
ryno.nell@liquidityservices.com
082 567 2029 • 0860 00 00 10
Mostly cloudy, breezy, not
as warm with light
showers in the afternoon.
LO – 10°
● SUNDAY: HI – 17°;
Sunny and partly cloudy in
the afternoon.
LO – 8°
● MONDAY: HI – 22°;
Sunny and comfortable,
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mainly clear throughout
the day. LO – 11°
● TUESDAY: HI – 22°;
Plenty of sunshine, clear
throughout the day.
LO – 12°
● WEDNESDAY: HI –
23°; Plenty of sunshine, no
clouds, clear in the
afternoon. LO – 14°
ADVERTISING FEATURE
the online “make an offer” functionality. All
proxy bids must be submitted by 12 midday on
July 26.
A R10,000 registration fee, Fica
documentation and a signed participant form are
required by anyone wanting to take part in the
auction.
All payments must be done via electronic
transfer (EFT).
All lots sold are subject to the seller’s
confirmation and a documentation fee of R1,000
will be charged per asset.
For further information or assistance regarding
±140 GOVERNMENT VEHICLES
Auction Date:
27 July 2022 at 10:00 ZA
Auction Location:
1 - 3 York Rd, North End, Gqeberha
Terms and conditions: Refundable registration fee of R10 000 and FICA
documentation required to participate. R1 000 documentation handling
fee due on successful purchase. Only 100 individual bidders permitted
on-site, no groups permitted due to CoVid-19 health regulations.
AUCTIONEER: Liquidity Services S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
The Bridle Drift Dam is 79% full this week, remaining
unchanged from last week.
The Gubu and Laing dams are still both at 100%
c a p a c i t y.
The Nahoon Dam is at 94%, 1% less than last week’s
reading.
The Rooikrans Dam has remained the same since last
week, at 96%.
The Wriggleswade Dam has also remained steady since
last week, at 61%.
any of the lots available for bid, contact Ryno
Nell at 082-567-2029, or email
ryno.nell@liquidityservices.com, alternatively,
contact Customer Services at 0860-000-010 or
africa.buy@allsurplus.com.
Interested buyers looking to purchase a
preowned government vehicle need look no
further because a huge variety of vehicles will be
on offer.
To view a complete list of the vehicles, visit
online marketplace AllSurplus, at
https://www.allsurplus.com/events/23675 to get
started.
PROXY BIDDING AVAILABLE:
Submit proxy bids on our website by
26 July 2022 at 17:00
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D o re e n ’s green thumbs help turn
her hobby into a business
Tammy Fray interviews the maker of a new chilli sauce which is proving popular
GO!PEOPLE N AT U R E
Growing chillies
QAs a gardener, what made you
turn your hobby into a business
to see if you could make an income
from it?
AI decided to turn my hobby into
something positive as I saw my
chillies wasting in my garden.
I decided to try and make chilli
sauce and gifting a few of my followers
on Facebook.
The response was awesome! I was
motivated by all who tasted it to make
and sell it to them.
How many years have you been
gardening now and where did that love
for gardening come from?
My grandmother was a gardener,
selling fresh mielies and spinach in the
neighbourhood ... of course we as
grandchildren used to help harvest so
the produce could be sold.
I worked at Nestle for 35 years and
when I turned 51, I decided it was time
for me to take a leap of faith. I did a lot
of things like running, going to the gym
and walking my dog until I decided to
start my little garden in my backyard.
What has been your experience
growing chillies? Have you found it
difficult and what tips do you have
for others who would like to grow
them?
As with any plants, chillies are not
easy to grow and I have learnt that the
best way is to keep them in the shade,
not too much sunlight, and the best is
to use a pot.
What is your favourite part about
gardening as a hobby?
My favourite part is to see the beauty
of nature and of course its very
important to enjoy what you are
doing.
How long has it taken to establish
your business so far and what have
been some of the challenges and
some of the triumphs?
I will be honest ... my first order was
22 bottles of my chilli sauce and I had
to stop my followers and ask them to
give me a break for the next batch. As
we chat right now, I have another
order for next week.
What advice would you have for
people also trying to establish their
own businesses?
Learn, take time and know what people
like. Remember also that not everyone
likes hot sauces, so my target is to get
all the people who like it hot.
Chillies do go out of season and
sales won’t always be met. But if you
can get five bottles out there people
will always support you. I also belong
HOT AFFAIR: Local business
entrepreneur Doreen Olifant has
managed to turn her talent and
knowledge for growing chillies
into a hot sauce business that
has seen great success within the
East London area. Pictured here
is the chilli sauce, and some of
the flowers and plants grown in
D o re e n ’s garden P i c t u re s :
SUPPLIED
to the Anything Garden Club here in
East London and the ladies in the club,
especially Jerrenice Stafford Goosen,
started with her chilli sauce long before
me and so was able to give me a lot of
guidance.
What advice do you have for people
who are interested in starting
g a rd e n i n g ?
If you have passion for gardening, go
for it even if you plant flowers and
make pot plants to sell. That’s what I did
for our parish as a fund raising venture.
What are your hopes for the future of
your business?
My hope and inspiration is to let others
see that nothing is impossible to try out.
As women we can learn from each
other and you choose what you are
comfortable with.
EASING SYMPTOMS: Monique Weschta, a health coach and Iyengar
yoga teacher from Buffalo City, instructing two of her classes in Vincent
Pictures: SUPPLIED
Yoga the best medicine to beat
menopause, says local instructor
TAMMY FRAY
Menopause, a natural phase in a
wo m a n ’s life, is often viewed negatively,
however, Monqiue Weschta, a health
coach and Iyengar yoga teacher from
Buffalo City, wants to debunk the
stereotypes associated with it.
Yoga promotes health and wellbeing
for all ages and Weschta says that with
its focus on breathing, relaxation and
stretching, yoga more so than any other
form of exercise is a great way to
alleviate menopausal flare ups.
Menopause marks the end of a
wo m a n ’s reproductive years and this
period can be marked with symptoms
that include fatigue, depression,
crankiness, insomnia, weight gain, hair
loss, and so forth.
Weschta explains that stress
aggravates these symptoms, forcing
doctors to prescribe medication that
through diet and exercise women can
often do without.
Yoga, as opposed to high-intensity
exercises, has a palliative effect on the
neuroendocrine system, forcing the
brain to quiet the mind and in turn relax
the nerves.
As menopause tends to start after the
age of 40 or 50, Weschta focuses mainly
on working with women in this age
group.
She has worked with many women
in Buffalo City in one-on-one sessions,
as well as group classes, while also
providing them with dietary and other
wellness-related advice.
“For hormonal health, a healthy,
balanced diet is important,” she says.
”I help clients become familiar with
a blood sugar balancing way of eating.
“To relieve menopausal symptoms
it’s best to avoid or reduce alcohol or
stimulants such as caffeine and sugar
and to drink lots of water and include
plenty of organic fruit and vegetables in
one’s diet.”
One draining symptom of
menopause is insomnia, however,
Weschta says yoga is a good tool to curb
this nightmare.
She says the earlier yoga is integrated
as a practice into one’s life, the better, so
that when menopause sets in, the
transition is not harrowing and the body
has the capacity to regulate itself
h o r m o n a l l y.
Weschta will be teaching restorative
menopause yoga classes on July 25 and
28, from 5.30-7pm, in Vincent, for all
interested.
The classes are R100 and booking in
advance is important as space is limited.
In addition, Weschta is also offering
in-person and online health coaching
programmes, giving advice on h e a l t hy
l iv i n g .
For GO! readers, she is currently
offering free 30-minute online sessions
p r ov i d i n g health-related advice.
For a booking or for more
information, contact Weschta on:
m o n i q u ew 1 0 0 @ g m a i l . c o m

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Koi show makes a
splash once again
Breeders from across Buffalo City take part
TAMMY FRAY
The South African Koi Keepers Society, in
collaboration with Gonubie’s Cavalo Koi,
returned to Spargs from July 15-17 to host
the first physical Koi show post-Covid.
The lower end of Spargs’ parking lot was
overrun with pools of Koi for show and for sale.
Breeders from across Buffalo City entered their
Koi for show, which were judged by
internationally accredited judges, among them
Andre le Roux.
Le Roux’s Sanke fish was awarded supreme
grand champion, followed by Peter Bez’s
Kawarimoyo as reserve grand champion.
Le Roux is certified with Zen Nippon Arinikai,
the founding society for koi breeding in Japan.
According to him, determining what score to
award a koi is based on the type of koi as different
breeds will have their own set of genetic markers.
“What we first judge for is that the fish are true
to variety, so if it is a kohaku, it must look like one.
“Then we start on the technical judging, which
involves looking at the body shape, which counts
for 40% of the score, and then we look at the skin
quality such as the colour, the shine and the
distinct outlines of the colours of the fish,” he says.
“You can’t have the colours bleeding into each
other and we look at the colour of the
combination of the white, red and black.
“Then we look at how it presents itself, much
like a model who is able to walk properly on a
runway, for instance.”
Le Roux adds that the koi, depending on their
type, are able to grow up to 1.2m-long.
He says Japanese koi are genetically superior
to locally bred koi, and mostly won at shows.
Co-owners of Cavelo Koi, Peter Bezuidenhout
and Nico Schultz, say breeding koi “is a lot of
hard work that requires top-notch water quality
because if your water quality is compromised you
can lose lots of fish”.
Schultz adds: “Fo r me it’s less about breeding
but more about how relaxing the hobby can be.
Life is so hurried and there’s nothing that can relax
you more than the kaleidoscope of colours from
the fish ... it’s like a new painting every second.”
WATER COLOURS: The South African Koi
Keepers Society and Cavelo Koi host a show at
Spargs Mall, in Beacon Bay, from July 17-19
Pictures: FAITH MTWANA AND TAMMY FRAY
Family-run business’s
products jammed with
unique, exciting flavours
FAITH MTWANA
What started as a simple
solution to an excess amount of
gooseberries has blossomed
into a family business producing
a range of exciting and unique
jams.
Owls and Apple Pies
Artisanal Pantry Products is a
small business run by Sarah
Kleb.
Kleb sells a wide range of
jams including flavour pairings
that are unconventional and
surprisingly delightful.
Some of the flavours include
peach, cinnamon and whiskey;
fig, ginger and whiskey;
blueberry and lavender or
vanilla, tomato and whiskey;
peach chutney; strawberry and
thyme and lemon curd, to name
a few.
The alcohol is burned out
and only the rich flavours of the
whiskey and gin remain.
“We had a gooseberry bush
that was producing tonnes of
gooseberries.
“I decided to make jam with
them, but decided to add some
artisanal gin that I got from my
brother to give it a bit of a
different taste. I gave a few jars
to family and friends and that’s
how the business began.
“I like to experiment and try
different flavours. I don’t make
anything that I personally
wo u l d n ’t eat. It has been
amazing so far,” said Kleb.
Kleb runs her business
alongside her father, who
produces jars of his famous
pickled onions.
They also have a balsamic
onion relish on the menu.
GO!PEOPLE FOOD
Owls and Apple Pies
Each jam is recommended
with a special pairing. Their Fig,
Ginger & Whiskey Jam is the
perfect addition to a cheese
board, and the Blackberry &
Bourbon Jam is beautifully
paired with a good steak.
The Balsamic Onion Relish
is great with chicken, and so is
the Apricot & Rosemary Jam. It
can be used as a dip or a glaze.
FA N TA S T I C
F L AV O U R S : Sarah
Kleb’s business,
Owls and Apple
Pies, which she
runs with her
father, produces a
range of jams with
unique flavours, as
well as pickled
onions P i c t u re :
FAITH MTWANA
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with a fresh sponge cake.
The newest flavour, Peach,
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Not too late for SA matrics to apply to study overseas
GO CORRESPONDENT
University application deadlines for
universities overseas are less than four
months away.
Matrics wanting to study overseas
often only start thinking about their
applications towards the end of their
final school year.
With top universities like Harvard
setting record-low acceptance rates in
2022, grade 12s have no time to delay
in getting started with their
applications.
“When it comes to applying to
study abroad, especially to competitive
universities, you should ideally give
your application at least an 18-month
lead time.
“Matrics who are only getting
started now can still apply but they
h ave n ’t left much room for error,” s ay s
Crimson Education country manager
Rebecca Pretorius, who specialises in
assisting local pupils with the process
of applying to the world’s top-ranked
u n ive r s i t i e s .
In addition to a tight timeline, pupils
need to consider the level of
c o m p e t i t ive n e s s .
Around the world, application
numbers are on the rise, while
admissions rates are dropping. Crimson
Education hosted a free online event
earlier this month for matric pupils.
The event covered application
deadlines, strategies for essay writing,
preparing for standardised tests and
university and course selection.
It also outlined some of the most
common mistakes made by pupils
when applying to study abroad.
“Pupils generally apply to too few
schools, or to the wrong schools for
their profile.
“Many top competitive schools are
missed because pupils and families
don’t have the insight that domestic
pupils do into the university landscape,
the choices available, or even how they
stack up against other applicants in the
areas that count – e x t ra c u r r i c u l a r s ,
subject choice, standardised test scores
and more,” says Pretorius.
“The application process to
overseas universities is complex.
“While you can ask a friend, parent
or teacher to check your personal
statement, for example, they likely
wo n ’t know how to evaluate your work
to the standard of admissions officers at
these top institutions.
“This is even more true for more
nuanced parts of the admission
process, such as declaring a major or
applying for financial aid.
“Realistically, you only get one shot,
so do it right the first time around.”
Through a team mentorship model,
Crimson connects pupils with
admission strategists and tutors to assist
with the application process for topranked
universities in the US, Canada,
UK, Europe, Australia and New
Zealand.
Crimson also offers regular
information evenings and weekly SAT
workshops around the country. For
more information, visit
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Stone, Sabunga. 083 735
7389.
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858 7370.
BLANKET: Crocheted baby
blanket. 84cm by 92cm.
R180. Phone 083 400
3023.
CHASSIS PUNCH: Green
Lee make - 20.4 mm.
Still new in its box. R50.
Phone 083 390 8450.
Under R300
5541
BOOKS: Out of the Dark,
An indecent Obsession,
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shoots and leaves, One
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Nest, A Monk swimming,
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Rare. Large solid Copper
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083 390 8450.
Rare. Small solid Copper
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083 390 8450.
R100. Phone 083 390
8450.
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Phone 083 390 8450.
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083 390 8450.
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Both in fair condition.
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only. Contact Stuart 060
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GOLF CLUBS: Set of golf
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Serious buyers only.
Contact Stuart 060 610
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R150. Phone 043-
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Lighting etc. 2x R50
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Still new in their boxes.
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Wealthy world
of our current
sports heroes
Now here’s a fact which
older readers might find
hard to digest. For two
weeks’ work this month,
the winners of the men’s and
wo m e n ’s singles championship at
Wimbledon took home a tad more
than R40m each!
I repeat, R40 MILLION!
It must boggle the minds of those
of you now in your twilight years
who slaved day in and day out for 45
years or more to pay off the
mortgage, educate the kids and put a
little something away for your golden
years to know that two young people
in their 30s are able, even if they
never do another day’s work in their
lives, to financially accomplish all
that and a hell of a lot more with
ONE paycheck!
And, let me tell you, that R40m is
just the prize-money. Many millions
more accrue to them by way of
product endorsements and the like.
And just to put the cherry on the
top, so to speak, even if a player was
thrashed 6-0 6-0 6-0 in the very first
round in this year’s tournament, he or
she was still handed a nice little
bonus of something in the region of a
million bucks. Thanks for coming!
Nevertheless, I hope you enjoyed
the spectacle as much as I did. The
silky skills of Novak Djokovic were
sublime and in spite of his uncouth
and petulant behaviour, you’ve got to
admire the fortitude and immense
talent of his fellow finalist, Australian,
Nick Kyrgios — especially his
withering first serves and cunning
drop shots which, say what you will,
definitely had Djokovic on edge.
I must admit though, I missed the
American Serena Williams, a 23-time
Gram Slam singles winner. Serena
alas, a pale shadow of the once
mighty female leviathan of the courts,
was dismissed in the first round, to
the disappointment of her legion of
fans.
She is built like a middleweight
boxer with shoulders and forearms
which could punch a hole in a brick
wall and thighs which could kickstart
a Boeing! How any mortal
female could withstand regular
serves of around 200km/h whistling
round her ears and forehand drives of
equal velocity I have no idea.
Age, I fear, has diminished the
sheer power and threat of this pocket
battleship. Can she make a significant
comeback? Who knows, but
somehow I doubt it.
Thank you, Serena for your
magnificent contribution to tennis.
However, with reputed career
earnings of R1.5bn, her ride into the
sunset will be golden.
And just as a matter of interest,
young Cameron Norrie, grandson of
former Daily Dispatch editor Glyn
Williams and son of Clarendon Girl’s
High School-educated Helen,
reached the semifinals where he was
knocked out by Kyrgios. He walked
away with nearly R11m. Not bad for
a 26-year-old hey?
Be that as it may, nothing on
earth, including the Olympic Games,
has the electrifying sense of history,
the elegance, the charm or the allure
of Wimbledon, especially this year’s
centenary celebrations with many
former champions present for the
occasion.
Nothing can dull the anticipation
that sweeps England and the world at
the start of this annual tournament.
After a three-year hiatus, the
Wimbledon fortnight was, as ever, a
rather joyful rip-off for every slick
street-wise operator in London.
Remarkably, it is done with wit
and charm and only the most gullible
REFLECTIONS
Charles Beningfield
suffer if they buy forged tickets,
ghastly hot dogs and souvenirs
designed to fall apart in five minutes!
And dozens of plainclothes police
mingle to deal with the nuisance of a
regular stream of breast and bottom
pinchers and over-boisterous drunks.
Wish I could have afforded to be
there again but, alas, my prizemoney
from a lifetime of newspaper
grind won’t allow that!
And talking of sporting wealth,
after lunch on every second Sunday
afternoon, you can sit back and
watch the millionaires of the Formula
One fraternity dice one another on
the racing circuits of the world.
I am a little off rugby and cricket
at the moment so my nose is glued to
the telly watching motor racing and
hoping like hell Mercedes can
provide Lewis Hamilton with a halfdecent
car in which can showcase
his considerable driving ability. He
has had three consecutive third-place
podium finishes so far but the car is
still no match for the Red Bulls and
Ferraris. But they’re getting there.
And it might interest you to know
when the season ends in November,
Hamilton’s salary will be roughly
R800m and that does not include
bonuses and sponsorship earnings.
Current World Champion Max
Verstappen will bank something like
R1bn, excluding peripherals.
Latest in the lucrative world of
sport was last weekend’s British
Open golf tournament on the Old
Course at St Andrews, Scotland
where the Australian Cameron Smith
walked off with the first prize of
about R40m for four days’ work —
enough for the poor fellow to buy
himself a nice little six-bed-roomed
holiday cottage in Plett for cash on
M o n d ay !
And what about the controversial
new LIV golf set-up, sponsored by
Saudi Arabia? (LIV is a reference to
the Roman numeral for 54 — the
score if every hole on a par 72 course
were birdied.) According to one
source, former world number one
golfer Dustin Johnson, who a l r e a dy
has career earnings of $74m, was
paid $150m for committing to the
LIV series. Work that one out at R17
to one US dollar!
But of course, all the forgoing
pales into insignificance when one
looks at the net worth of unbeaten
American boxer Floyd Mayweather.
A figure approaching R9bn has
been bandied about. Not bad for a
40-something African-American
brought up in abject poverty, who, by
common consent, is the greatest
boxer, pound for pound, who ever
l ive d .
Pass the sal volatile!

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Book festival brings touch of joy to all
Families enjoy
activities, stalls and
creative authors
FAITH MTWANA
The Joy of Books festival took
place on July 16 and 17 at the East
London Museum and it was a hit
with book lovers young and old.
The event included many fun activities
for the whole family as well as stalls where
authors were promoting their latest books.
In honor of Joy Taylor, an East London
native who loved books and reading, the
festival intends to promote the culture of
art and literacy across Buffalo City,
especially amongst young children.
Festival proceeds will go towards
donating books to underprivileged schools
in East London in memory of local literary
enthusiasts such as Taylor.
The Grant Schaefer Award for Creative
Writing, a competition for children from
preschool to grade 12, was also hosted at
the event in memory of Schaefer. Fun
prizes were available for the winners of the
writing competition.
Children were also treated to two
immersive theatre shows: Treasure Island
and Tangled Fairytales. Both shows were
enjoyed by the kids as they participated in
the story.
One of the biggest highlights of the
festival was the launch of H ay i b o , a
collaborative project between local and
international writers who are all part of the
Emonti writing community. The Emonti
Creative Circle brought together 34 writers
who created a range of short poems to be
enjoyed by all.
Some of the authors present were:
THELELA NZANZEKA – I S I K H A LO
(THE CRY)
Isikhalo tells the story of a young girl
and the tragedies she is faced with as a
troubled, drug-addicted teenager. It is
Nzanzeka’s personal life story and
beautifully illustrates how she overcomes
the hardships to become the woman she is
t o d ay
NOLITHA LEONORA SKENJANA –
THE WORD I SAY/ I AM FREE
Skenjana has created a collection of
poems that she had been writing for most
of her life. Many of the poems in The Word
I Say are scripture based and focus on how
to deal with the hardships of life. I Am Free
focuses more on the positive and happy
side of life.
DR MADELEINE MULLER – RUNNIN’
ON THE FLATS/DIMBAZA DIVINE/ON
THE ROCKS AT MDUMBI
Muller is a family physician who has
spent her free time writing books and
novellas inspired by her children over the
years. One of her children has even done
the illustrations for her latest book. Each
book is based on her children and the
places that she has visited with her family.
ONKE MAZIBUKO – THE SECOND
VERSE
Mazibuko describes his book as a cross
between Catcher in the Rye and Spud. It is
a coming-of-age novel that deals with the
mental well-being of a South African
teenage boy and the challenges he faces.
As a psychologist, Mazibuko is able to
shed new lights on heavy topics such as
suicide in a humorous manner.
LORI-ANN PRESTON – THABO THE
SPACE DUDE
This series of books follows Thabo, an
11-year-old boy whose loving family
inform him that they are moving to Mars.
Thabo then documents his last days on
Earth in a log book. The story is written in
log book format and highlights Thabo’s
concerns about his move, if he will survive
Mars boot camp, leaving his friends and
whether he can steal a last kiss from the
girl he likes.
Phelophepha health train brings services to region
ON TRACK: The Phelophepha train is making its way across the
region bringing health care services including screening to people
in remote rural areas Pictures: Randell Roskruge
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
The Transnet Phelophepha health train
departed from the Mount Ruth station
near Mdantsane on July 18 and has
now set up at the Qonce train station
until July 22.
Phelophepha manager, Bheki
Medlula, said there had been a good
turnout of patients making use of the
services provided this year compared
to the past two years, due to the lifting
of the Covid-19 regulations.
The Phelophepha health train, a
state initiative, offers a wide range of
health services for people in rural
areas.
The services include screening and
testing at no cost to children under the
age of 16, HIV/Aids health care, an
eye-care clinic, cancer and diabetes
educare, a dental clinic, counselling
and psychology services.
“We also have a campaign that we
run around cancer screening, so we
encourage people to screen for cancer
because cancer is currently on the rise
in our country,” he said.
“The unfortunate part is not all
health institutions are equipped to deal
with cancer patients.
“So it’s very important we get tested
or screened if there are any concerns
so they are discovered as early as
possible so interventions are made on
t i m e .”
JOYFUL READING: The Joy of Books Festival
was held over the weekend and provided much
excitement for book lovers young and old
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Stirling’s MacDonell off to
Fina world champs in Serbia
Waterpolo star represents SA at senior competion in Budapest
GOING SWIMMINGLY: Local wonder Tumi
MacDonell, centre, is representing SA at the Fina
Youth womens championships in Serbia, East Europe
Picture: SUPPLIED
TAMMY FRAY
Three weeks ago Tumi
MacDonell made her
international debut
representing SA at the Fina Senior
Waterpolo women’s championships
in Budapest and the tournament had
barely concluded before she was
whisked away to prepare for the
Fina Junior womens waterpolo
championships set to run from July
31 to August 8 in Serbia.
MacDonell, of Stirling High
School, has had a huge sporting
career this year after representing
both her school and country in a
number of water sports codes and as
a member of the SA wo m e n ’s
waterpolo side, where she was
among the youngest in the team.
She says, “I was a bit nervous
about competing against some of
the best in the world. However, my
team was very supportive and
helped me to raise my game to an
international standard. The
experience has taught me h ow
much commitment and dedication
is needed to compete at this level.”
She says it will be a welcome
change to play against those closer
in age and experience to her,
although she hopes the intensity and
the technical skill level is on a par
with the senior division.
MacDonell says spending so
much time away from home is a
challenge. “However, since this is
something I enjoy, I can’t complain.
My family and friends are a l way s
motivating and encouraging me. I’m
definitely grateful for my parents for
giving me the opportunity to attend
these tournaments.”
Though she is understandably
exhausted after competing abroad
for over a month now, MacDonell
says she is grateful for the
opportunity to represent her country
and encourages those with similar
sporting aspirations to “always work
hard and don’t give up. To succeed
you have to enjoy what you are
doing so it is important to have fun
to stay motivated”.
East London duo
wins big at World of
Dance competition
FAITH MTWANA
East London duo Jayson Jegels
and Nikita Naidoo put their
talents on display after winning
the recent Eastern Cape leg of
the World of Dance (WOD)
auditions on 9 July. Jegels and
Naidoo danced in the upper
championship division which is
the highest level of competition
offered by WOD.
“We were placed first and
the overall winners out of the 16
other competitors who were
soloists, duos, trios and quads.
We also won the top award for
Best Theme,” said Jegels.
Naidoo and Jegels have over
15 years’ experience between
them and have received
multiple dance accolades both
as a duo and as individual.
Naidoo started dancing aged
4 with what was then known as
the Nicky Swales Dance Studio.
She achieved Champion status
from the South African Dance
Te a ch e r s ’ Association. She also
did ballet at the Joanna Wright
School of Ballet.
Jegels has a natural talent for
dance and choreography that
has won him first place in SA at
the South African Body of
Dance (SABOD). He also won
the SABOD Street Dance men’s
section at five national
competitions and qualified to
represent SA at the IDO Street
Dance Show World
Championships.
In 2018 the duo officially
started their own dance
academy, through which they
have been involved in the
development of dance by
initiating community based
projects for the youth. Their
Youtube channel JAYSON AND
NIKITA has a series of dance
videos showing off their dance
routines alongside other
dancers from their community.
The duo will now represent
the Eastern Cape at the WOD
national competition in
Gauteng and, if successful, they
will be invited to perform on the
international TV series in front
of judges Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo
and Derek Hough.
BIS reviving sport
in region through
training officials
SIPHOSIHLE DYONASE
The Border Icons of Sport (BIS),
together with the Greater Buffalo
Flats Sports Federation, have
teamed up to resuscitate sport
across the Buffalo City region
through training and workshops for
local a d m i n i s t ra t o r s .
BIS hosted the first of its training
programmes on July 9, focusing on
the skills and knowledge needed to
effectively manage and lead a
sports organisation.
BIS is a registered non-profit
organisation, and its leadership is
comprised mainly of past and
present champions of sports in the
Buffalo City region.
BIS official, Garth Van Heerden,
says the organisation hopes to assist
clubs build capacity in terms of
administration and to promote a
culture of training and
accountability among local
volunteers, coaches, teachers,
referees, players and even parents.
So far, BIS has completed two
training workshops with local
sports administrators, in
collaboration with the Institute of
Sports.
Lanche Schultz, president of
Guardians of Agape Love, a
humanitarian organisation based in
East London, says he is thankful to
BIS and the Institute of Sport for
organising the sports administration
workshop as the skills he learnt will
enable him to initiate sports
development programmes through
his NGO.
“I got [sic] educated more about
structures, constitutions, the
development and structure of sport
and how to run a successful
o r g a n i s a t i o n ,” Schultz said.
Greater Buffalo Flats Sports
Federation president, Gavin Van
Rooyen, says in addition to
administrative ignorance, the
biggest challenge facing sports
administrators is poor i n f ra s t r u c t u r e
and facilities that need to be
maintained and upgraded with the
help of BCMM.
“The biggest challenge right
now is reviving school sports
within our public sector,” Va n
Rooyen said.
“For this to thrive, we have to
get our community sports facilities
up and running.
“These facilities have been
neglected and vandalised over the
ye a r s .
“We need to take ownership of
our facilities in a partnership with
BCMM and resuscitate school sport
within in our public sector,” he
said.
Van Rooyen says the plan is to
convert community sports facilities
into multi-purpose sports venues.
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: The first group of candidates who
completed the course offered by BIS and IOS Picture: SUPPLIED
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