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One of two bidders recommended

TK MTIKI

The council’se x e c u t ive

committee has

recommended that event

company Lutifusion host Port

Alfred’s annual holiday season

music festival under the new

name, Ecawa Music Festival.

The recommendation, which

comes at a R200,000 price tag for

Ndlambe, has yet to be ratified by

this week’s full council sitting.

There were two bidders for this

ye a r ’s festival, with NJH Group

losing out.

The event, which was first

hosted in 2018, used to be called

the Ndlambe Music Festival.

The name has changed due to a

legal concern over the trademark.

Talk of the Town reported on

September 22 that the name of this

ye a r ’s festival depended on which

company won the bid to host it.

Lutifusion is the only company

to have hosted the event in the past

but this year NJH Group stepped

into the ring.

Not only was NJH a challenger

to host the event, the company

also dropped the bombshell that it

owned the event name Ndlambe

Music Festival.

Both companies are associated

with a wide range of business

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Basil Mills looks on as members of SABRE (South African Battle Re-enactment Society), fire muskets during a ceremony

to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein last weekend. The organisation held a special parade

at a venue on the Port Alfred road outside Makhanda where an 1812 half-pounder British field gun and volleys from

Brown Bess and 1861 Enfield muskets were fired. Picture: SUE MACLENNAN

DOORS SHUT: The post office in Port Alfred is temporarily closed

but mail can be collected at the sorting depot Picture: FAITH QINGA

Rental dispute sees Port Alfred

Post Office temporarily closed

FAITH QINGA

A disagreement over rent has seen

the doors of the post office in Port

Alfred closed for the past few

weeks.

However, the South African

Post Office (Sapo) is working

around the clock to re-open the

branch as soon as possible.

Sapo spokesperson, Johan

Kruger, told Talk of the Town:

“There is a rental dispute, but the

SA Post Office has engaged the

landlord to reopen the Port Alfred

Post Office.

“The Post Office is working to

reopen the branch as soon as

possible, but cannot commit to a

date at this stage.”

In the interim, Kruger said

customers expecting mail could

collect it from the sorting depot in

Bathurst Street, Port Alfred.

“Mail is being processed at the

depot in Bathurst Street and

customers can collect it [ t h e r e ] .”

He also said clients would

receive a phone call to collect

their items at the sorting depot if a

phone number was available.

He advised grant recipients to

withdraw their money from

supermarkets or any ATM.

He said: “Sassa beneficiaries

can withdraw their grant at any

supermarket without paying a

commission – they receive their

grant in full. They can also

withdraw their grant at any ATM,

in which case the bank will charge

a small withdrawal charge.”

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Burglary and assault lead crime stats

for Ndlambe in first quarter of 2022

FAITH QINGA and

SUE MACLENNAN

Burglary, theft and assault top the

list of crimes reported in the

Ndlambe region during the April

to June period this year.

Crime statistics for the Eastern Cape

were released recently and Talk of the

Town looked at the figures reported by

police stations serving Ndlambe

(Alexandria, Kenton, Port Alfred,

Bathurst) as well as Makana (Joza and

Makhanda).

Makana, with its much bigger

population, recorded higher numbers

of serious crimes including murder,

rape and sexual assault – particularly

when the figures for its two police

stations are combined.

If you live in Bathurst, having your

home burgled is the biggest crime risk,

with 24 cases opened at the Bathurst

Police Station in the last quarter (April

to June 2022).

Theft in general brings that crime

category quite high.

Assault with intent to cause grievous

bodily harm (GBH) and common

assault are the next highest category

(18 and 16 cases in the first quarter

r e s p e c t ive l y ).

Port Alfred, with a population of

25,859 (Stats SA, 2011) – at least four

times bigger than Bathurst – reported

58 burglaries at residential premises.

Th a t ’s 10 cases fewer than reported in

2021.

There were 18 cases of theft from

motor vehicles in Port Alfred and 21

other cases of theft.

Under the category Crime detected

as a result of police action, there has

been a steady increase in drug-related

crime since five years ago (April to June

2018) when there were nine cases.

The same period in 2022 saw 25

drug-related crimes in Port Alfred

(Bathurst went from nine to zero over

five years).

There were also 10 cases of

malicious damage to property in Port

Alfred (during the same period in 2018

there were 20).

Port Alfred has two police stations:

PARTNERS AGAINST CRIME: Multi Security again joined forces with the

South African Police Service to patrol Port Alfred crime hotspots last Friday

in the ongoing ‘Take Back Our Town’ campaign. The teams were out as early

as 3am targeting the area around the hospital, followed by the tennis club

and other areas across the town. Picture: SUPPLIED

Port Alfred (in Pascoe Crescent) and

Nemato (in Shiceka Street). Kenton

recorded 27 cases of assault GBH and

14 of common assault in this period.

Eleven cases of malicious damage

to property, 31 burglaries at residential

premises and 35 other theft cases make

this the highest crime risk in Kenton.

Eleven drug-related crimes detected

as a result of police action, down from

15 in the same period last year, confirm

this remains a problem across the area.

There was a similar pattern in

Alexandria – 43 assault cases (GBH

and common assault combined); 10

malicious damage to property; 19

residential burglaries (46 in same

period in 2019); and 10 drug-related

crimes detected as a result of police

action.

Makana also has two police stations

– Makhanda (in Beaufort Street) and

Joza (in Extension 6).

The statistics reflect where a crime

was reported and not necessarily where

it happened.

Thirteen murders and four

attempted murders were reported at the

two police stations.

Again, both categories of assault are

the most common crime (30 GBH, 84

common at Makhanda and 30/66 at

Jo z a ) .

Gender-based violence (GBV)

remains rife with 13 sexual

offences reported at each police

station, bringing Makana’s total to 26.

Burglary and theft in Makana are

high, with 30 burglaries at nonresidential

premises (Makhanda) and

79 at homes (10 and 27 at Joza).

There were 43 cases of theft from

motor vehicles and another 97

incidents reported at the Makhanda

police station, where 45 cases of

commercial crime and 21 of shoplifting

were also opened.

Under drug-related crimes, 32 were

detected as a result of police action at

both stations.

Nemato Police Station

Decreases in all contact crimes with

68% fewer rape cases reported (five vs

16 cases in April-June 2021), as well as

all property-related crimes.

Drug-related crimes also decreased

by 56%.

Illegal possession of firearms and

ammunition went from none in the

same period last year to one this year.

Robbery at residential premises

went up by one case (one reported).

Port Alfred (town) Police Station

Murder and sexual offences decreased

and one case of attempted murder was

reported.

Common robbery increased by

50% (two cases reported in 2021 and

three in 2022).

The number of sexual offences

reported decreased. In the

subcategories of aggravated robbery,

there was one count higher reported for

robbery at non-residential premises.

Contact-related crimes such as

malicious damage to property

increased by 11% (nine cases reported

in 2021 and 10 in 2022).

Burglaries at non-residential

premises decreased by 63.6% (eight

cases reported).

But theft from and of motor vehicles

and motorcycles increased by two

cases.

Drug-related crimes also increased

by 31% (six more cases reported than

the previous year).

Alexandria Police Station

The station recorded one count higher

for murder, but other contact crimes

such as assault and robbery decreased.

Sexual offenses decreased

significantly, with rape cases

decreasing by 75% (one case reported

this year compared to four last year)

and sexual assault by 100% (no sexual

assault cases reported from April-June

2022 and one reported in 2021).

Some subcategories of aggravated

robbery decreased: robbery at

residential premises decreased by 33%

(two cases reported) and robbery at

non-residential premises decreased by

50% (one case reported).

However, robbery at non-residential

premises increased by 66% (five cases

reported in Q1 2022), but all the other

property-related crimes decreased.

There was a shocking 300%

increase in commercial crimes (from

two cases reported in 2021 to eight in

Q1 2022).

In the category of crimes detected

as a result of police action, drug-related

crimes increased by 100% (ten cases

reported from April to June 2022).

Bathurst Police Station

Contact crimes and sexual offences

increased by 400% (five cases reported

in 2022 compared to one in previous

year), robbery with aggravating

circumstances increased by 300% (four

cases reported) and common robbery

went up by two counts.

Rape cases increased by 400% (five

reported in first quarter of year while

one case reported in previous year).

Robbery at residential premises

increased by one count, and malicious

damage to property increased by 150%

(10 cases reported).

However, commercial crimes

decreased by 75% (one case reported

in comparison to four in 2021) and

drug-related crimes decreased by

100% (no cases reported this period).

Kenton Police Station

Two more cases of murder were

reported this period, and assault GBH

went up by 50% (27 cases reported in

first quarter of 2022 while 18 reported

in same period in 2021).

Common robbery decreased by

100% (no cases reported this year

while two reported in previous quarter)

and robbery at residential and nonresidential

premises also decreased by

100% (no cases reported).

Regarding contact-related crimes,

burglary at non-residential premises

increased by 200% (three cases in first

quarter of year and one in 2021), theft

of motor vehicles and motorcycles

went up by three counts and shoplifting

went up by 300% (four cases reported).

Drug-related crimes decreased by

26.7% (11 cases reported as opposed

to 15 reported the previous year), and

driving under the influence of alcohol

or drugs also decreased by 100% (no

cases reported).

Makhanda and Joza Police Stations

The Makhanda Police Station recorded

a 100% increase in murder cases (four

cases reported from April to June 2021

while two reported in first quarter of

2021) and attempted murder went up

by four counts.

This was lower than the cases

reported at the Joza Police Station,

which showed an increase of 125% for

murder (nine cases reported).

Cases of attempted murder,

common assault and common robbery

reported at Joza showed a decrease,

but an increase at Makhanda.

Both police stations recorded

33.3% increases in drug-related crimes

(eight cases reported for Joza and 24 for

Makhanda).

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requested help. Armed response

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● MONDAY 6am – Armed response

officer reported that he caught

someone trying to steal cables and

took the suspect to SAPS.

● TUESDAY 12.07pm, Henry Nourse

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SAPS informed and attended.

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● FRIDAY 4.50am, Wiersma Road –

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Owner was informed.

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Lutifusion gets nod

to host music fest

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activities. NJH Group is involved in various

business activities that include construction,

food distribution and security.

Siyabonga Hendricks confirmed to Talk of

the Town that he is the sole owner of NJH

Group, which has its offices in Rosehill Mall in

Port Alfred.

Lutifusion is owned by Makhanda-based

entrepreneur Siyabulela ‘Ivy’ Madyo, who has

provided services for Makana ranging from

hosting events to renting a hydroblaster to the

m u n i c i p a l i t y.

In August this year, Madyo issued a media

release announcing Lutifusion would host the

renamed Ecawa Music Festival on December

24. Ecawa is the isiXhosa name for Port Alfred.

In the media release, he noted Lutifusion’s

successful tender in 2018 to facilitate and

coordinate the Ndlambe Music Festival as a

joint venture between the department of sports

recreation, arts & culture, Ndlambe

Municipality and the Sarah Baartman District.

After facilitating the event for three years,

however, Madyo said Lutifusion had become

aware that the name Ndlambe Music Festival

was registered under a different owner.

“This owner took it to himself to trademark

the name Ndlambe Music Festival in the year

2019 while the festival was already under our

facilitation as Lutifusion.

“According to our knowledge, the owner

has never been appointed to facilitate the

festival before,” the statement said.

“We are changing our festival name to

Ecawa Music Festival,” Lutifusion said.

“Any event advertised/marketed under the

name Ndlambe Music Festival will not be

under our facilitation.”

Madyo then advertised the event on social

media as the Ecawa Music Festival.

The festival will be held on December 24 at

Gidana Stadium in Ndlovini, in Port Alfred’s

Nemato township, from 12 midday onwards.

According to the festival poster, early bird

tickets cost R100, general tickets R120 and

those paying at the gate will hand over R150.

VIP tickets are R350.

The decision on which bidder to favour was

referred to council’s exco, led by mayo r

Khululwa Ncamiso, which held a closed

meeting on September 23.

Their recommendation of Lutifusion hosting

this year’s event is pending a final decision by

council. It is expected to be on the agenda for

the full council meeting on October 27.

The executive committee further

recommended financial support of R200,000

towards the festival.

Ndlambe Municipal spokesperson Cecil

Mbolekwa cited the exco minutes regarding

the committee’s decision: “The two companies

Lutifusion and NJH Group were both given an

opportunity to present their proposals during

the special executive committee meeting.

“A Service Level Agreement will be entered

into between Ndlambe Municipality and

Lutifusion. That Ndlambe Municipality

approves to support Lutifusion with an amount

of R200, 000 . . . the minutes of this special

executive committee meeting will be submitted

to council for approval,” he shared.

Self-defence skills needed today

TK MTIKI

Awareness is “your first line of

defence” was the overriding

message at a self-defence

class hosted by Multi Security in

partnership with Rotary and Round

Table at the Port Alfred Civic Centre

r e c e n t l y.

The second most important

lesson was to be a united front as a

c o m m u n i t y.

“You are stronger together as a

c o m m u n i t y,” Multi Security’s

Clinton Millard said.

He and David ‘Dog’ B ra n f o r d

first demonstrated how quickly

criminals moved when attacking

someone.

“Th a t ’s to show you how quickly

things happen,” Millard said.

They then equipped the group

with a “toolbox” of basic selfdefence

techniques.

Millard said violent crime and

gender-based violence was on the

increase in SA and in the world.

Fear hampered women not just

in their daily lives, especially in rural

areas, but in the workplace as well.

Psychological and physical

abuse was also the lived reality for

many women in their own homes,

he said.

“Sexual abuse is real in our

community here,” Millard said.

Addressing the men in the room, he

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domestic abuse against women.”

Millard said women were good

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because they assess the situation

f i r s t ,” Millard said.

Be careful how you use social

media, Millard warned.

“Criminals get a lot of

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p l a t f o r m s .” Most of all, said Millard,

“stay alert”.

“Awareness is your first line of

defence: never drop your guard and

show your assertiveness in any

s i t u a t i o n ,” he said.

“The biggest mistake you will

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b a g ,” he added.

“That ‘kind’ stranger who offers

to carry your bags for you? There are

very few good Samaritans out there

who really want to carry your

shopping bags,” he said.

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nose smash and how to break free

from an arm-grab.

Participants also learnt the

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Pet owners must adhere to bylaws

PA R RA

P OSTS

with Lindsay Luppnow Burrow

PARRA regularly receives queries

and comments relating to our

local bylaws. We will therefore

be highlighting some of the most

concerning to our residents over the

next few weeks.

This week we would like to look at

the Prevention of Public Nuisances and

Keeping of Animals byl aw.

Fuller details can be found on the

Ndlambe Municipality’s website at

w w w. n d l a m b e . g ov. z a .

The bylaws are very clear that

should any person want to keep an

animal on their premises (excluding

those classified as “pets”), the owner is

required to have written permission

from Ndlambe Municipality.

Owners of wild animals must

further ensure they have the relevant

additional permit(s) as may be required

by Ndlambe Municipality.

There may very well be further

requirements which need to be

submitted along with the request for

such permission, such as the site plan

of the property.

Applications need to be submitted

to the Department of Community

Protection Services (located next to the

Civic Centre).

The municipality may grant or

refuse such permission.

If the application is refused, the

by laws stipulate that the municipality is

required to provide reasons for the

refusal and there is a right to appeal by

the applicant. The municipality may

also grant such permission subject to

certain conditions.

The stipulations relating to the

keeping of dogs, cats and other pets is

also dealt with in terms of Chapter III of

this bylaw.

Residents in the Ndlambe

municipal area may not keep more

than two dogs and two cats without

express permission from the

m u n i c i p a l i t y.

Breeders need to ensure they have

additional specific permission from the

municipality to breed animals.

An issue which is regularly raised

with PARRA is dogs not being leashed

in public spaces. It is important to note

that an owner or keeper of a dog or cat

may not allow their dog or cat to be in a

public space unless it is on a leash or

under physical control.

A pet owner who fails to do this is in

contravention of the applicable bylaw

but also may open themselves up to

further legal action in the form a claim

of actio de pauperie, should anyone be

harmed by their animal.

Further civil litigation may be

instituted by the victim of an attack

which may include “payment for past

and future medical costs, loss of

earnings and general damages for pain

and suffering”, which can amount to a

huge financial claim against an owner.

Our residents, beachgoers and

visitors are entitled to enjoy all public

spaces without fear, as such, we remind

all residents that dogs need to be on a

leash and appropriately controlled.

Dog owners are further required to

ensure their properties are adequately

fenced to ensure their dogs are kept

within their premises and that their

dogs do not materially interfere with

the comfort, convenience, peace or

quiet of neighbours.

These interferences include:

barking, yelping, howling, whining,

charging or behaving in any other

manner which affects neighbours’

comfort.

The municipality may seize any dog

found in a public space. No kennel,

cattery, pet shop or pet parlour may

operate without the permission of the

municipality and must not cause any

nuisance to other people.

We ask our residents to please be

responsible and considerate pet

owners, both for the wellbeing of their

animals and fellow residents and

visitors to be able to enjoy our town.

We have a very good local SPCA

and many other rescue groups that

require support to keep up the good

wo r k .

PARRA is working hard for this

community and our exco members

voluntarily donate many hours to

ensure the interests of ratepayers and

residents are raised with Ndlambe.

If you live, work, own or rent in Port

Alfred, Nemato, Station Hill or Thorn

Hill, please get involved and help us

build a better Port Alfred together. For

membership forms: www.parra.or g.za.

Third Makhanda

prisoner rearrested

SUE MACLENNAN

In less than an hour from the time a man asked for

food, he was identified as one of seven men who

escaped from Makhanda’s prison and was

rearrested.

Trymore Chauke was rearrested at about 7pm

on Sunday October 23 at Seven Fountains.

Chauke is one of six rhino poachers who were

convicted in the Makhanda high court last month,

and due to be sentenced on November 4.

He escaped from the Waainek Correctional

Facility in the early hours of Tuesday October 18

with four other members of the Chitiyo gang, as

well as Bennet Kwarrie, detained for

housebreaking and theft and attempted murder,

and Luvuyo September, detained for charges of

murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and

r o b b e r y.

Those now rearrested are Chauke, Simba

Masinge (one of the convicted rhino poachers)

and Kwarrie.

Still at large are Francis Chitiyo, Nhamo

Muyambo and Abraham Moyane (from the

Chitiyo gang) and September, the only South

African among the seven. The others are

Zimbabwean citizens.

A road accident in the Free State landed

Kwarrie in hospital and back in custody hours

after the breakout.

Masinge was arrested in bush east of Joza in

Makhanda, close to the N2, last Wednesday.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola

Nkohli said the team tracking the escapees

rearrested Chauke within 30 minutes of having

received information that he was seen begging for

food.

Police have urged community members to

inform them of any unknown people in their

neighbourhoods, but not to approach them as the

escapees are dangerous.

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cricket, steak rolls and a shower of sixes

For Grahamstown Round Table 11

(RT11), it has been a busy latter half

of 2022 with numerous fundraising,

fellowship, and community

engagement events and projects on

the go.

The biggest highlight for the

Club during this time has been

another bumper DKMS Sunflower

Day. With fundraising for blood

cancer and blood disorder testing,

tissue typing, and raising awareness

as the mission for DKMS, Tabler

Dudu Nyakotyo has turned RT11

into national leaders in selling

‘topes’ for the past several years.

This year RT11 raised over

R37,000 to support people with

leukaemia and other blood

disorders. Special thanks must go to

the staff and learners of Graeme

College who on 23 September held

a special Sunflower Day walk in

support of the annual initiative.

With dozens of boys taking part,

this has become a valued event in

the community calendar.

The very next day on the 24

September, RT11 Tablers set up a

food stall at the Salem 8s cricket

tournament hosted by Salem

Cricket Club.

Against the backdrop of the

church and school hall, and under a

near hailstorm of cricket balls

clearing the boundary rope, Tablers

Elrico de Bruyn (vice chairman),

Grant Gordon (secretary), and Greg

WHAT A HIT: On 24 September, RT11Tablers set up a food stall at the Salem 8s cricket tournament hosted

by Salem Cricket Club. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Wilmot (chairman) cooked up

breakfast buns, roosterbroods, and

steak rolls for players and spectators

through the course of the day’s

action. With a wary eye on the

shower of sixes coming off the field,

RT11 was able to raise over R3,500

to supplement their Welfare coffers

for distribution in the Makhanda

c o m m u n i t y.

While the rest of his peers

enjoyed a leisurely Saturday, Elrico

de Bruyn saddled up for the Rhodes

Health Suite annual Cyclathon on 8

O c t o b e r.

With R2,000 being donated by

RT11 towards the Queen of Hearts

congenital heart disease project,

Elrico tallied-up 81km over three

consecutive Spinning classes.

At the time of writing, there was

a lot to look forward to on the RT11

calendar with their annual Charity

Golf Day taking place on Friday 21

October at The Belmont Golf Club.

On 5 November is the

Oldenburgia Trail Run taking place

from PJ Olivier Hoërskool where

RT11 will be taking charge of water

tables along the various routes

covering distances 3km, 8km,

15km, and 30km.

Market stalls and registration for

the G2C Mountain Bike Race taking

place on 6 November will also be

on offer.

RT11 will be hosting the EP Area

Spring Conference on 18-19

November where Round Tables

from the Eastern Cape will be

descending on Makhanda.

GIVING HEART:

Elrico de Bruyn

after the Rhodes

Health Suite

annual Cyclathon

on 8 October. He

tallied up 81km

three consecutive

Spinning classes.

RT11 donated

R2,000 towards

the Queen of

Hearts congenital

heart disease

p ro j e c t .


Battle of El Alamein fallen honoured

BRYAN SMITH

“We will remember them” is said

by the Moths (Memorable Order

of Tin Hats) as they remember

their fallen comrades-in-arms and on

Sunday October 23, they paid respect

to fallen soldiers in the battle of El

Alamein.

This year marks the 80th

anniversary of the second battle of El

Alamein in which South African troops

were involved as part of the Allied

Forces fighting the “Desert Fox”–

German General Erwin Rommel.

The Allied victory in the second

battle of El Alamein became a turning

point during World War 2 in the North

African campaign.

“Today we remember those who

have paid the supreme sacrifice,” said

Kevin Riddin, the Old Bill of the Moths

Port Alfred Battleaxe Shellhole.

A prayer was given by the historian

of the shellhole, Jon Pieters, who

proceeded to give an informative and

insightful talk on the second battle of El

NEVER FORGOTTEN: Moth members commemorating the second battle of El Alamein, which was a turning point

in World War 2, from left, are Jon Pieters, Mark Schroder (Wee Bill), John Rogers, Kevin Riddin (Old Bill), Roland

Timm, and Piet van Oudtshoorn. Picture: TK MTIKI

Alamein and the involvement of South

African troops.

Pieters shared interesting facts

about the battle, such as that South

African troops wore a strip of orange

cloth known as “the orange flash” and

it is due to this that Pieters had o ra n g e

pins made especially to commemorate

the 80th anniversary of the battle. These

pins were given to all those who had

done military service.

Members from the various branches

of the military laid wreaths at the Moth

memorial.

Moth members, Dave Tyrrell of the

Battleaxe Shellhole, Mark Shroder of

the Gunners Association, John Rogers

of SAAFA (South African Air Force

Association), Riddin, of the SA Military

Intelligence Veterans Association,

Owen Whiteside of the Rhodesian

Armed Forces, Ivan Erasmus of the

Royal Air Force Officers Club, and Piet

van Oudtshoorn of the Cape Coloured

Corps all placed wreaths at the

monument

They were joined by John Hodges of

the SA Legion Port Alfred branch, Craig

Theunissen of SPAR, and Yvonne

Pieters of SA Military Nursing Services.

Members of the Port Alfred

Battleaxe Shellhole who fought in the

battle of El Alamein and have since

passed away were remembered with

their photos on display, namely

Norman Clayton (1919-1997), Victor

Francis (1919-1997), and Bill Hill

(1923-2019).

The Moth Battleaxe Shellhole is

located at the Eddie Grant Hall in Port

Alfred, next to the Port Alfred River and

Ski Boat Club, and it is where you will

find a fascinating military museum and

library for all those interested in the

past that has shaped our world.


EDITORIAL

OPINION

No such

thing as

a nice

mugger

This week we’ve focused on

the most recent official

police crime statistics for

Ndlambe. Not because we

want to promote fear and suspicion,

but rather the opposite: if you know

what the most likely threats are to

your safety and wellbeing, it is

sometimes easier to come up with a

strategy to deal with them.

That may be easier said than

done for people who are vulnerable

– either because they don’t have the

resources to secure their homes, or

their biggest threat is someone living

in their home.

We all suffer to some extent from

Stockholm syndrome in that we’re

grateful when a mugging wasn’t

violent – “He was actually quite nice

about it,” was the comment of a

young person recently mugged in

Makhanda for their cellphone.

There is no such thing as a “nice”

mugger – but that’s not an unusual

kind of comment or thought process:

we create narratives to deal with

terrible things until we find the

courage or resources to confront

them or deal with them.

In this edition, we report on the

partnership between Port Alfredbased

security company Multi

Security and the police to regularly

patrol crime hotspots.

This is a constructive move and

one more example of the ways in

which people and organisations in

Ndlambe connect and share their

expertise and resources to benefit

the community.

Vision

At the launch of the Eiohn Hayes

Foundation this week, Trevor Davies

of Dr Davies Optometrists spoke of a

“different value system” in

Makhanda.

The foundation will be the new,

broader vehicle to carry the

extraordinary work that optometrists

in the area have been quietly doing

for years: making quality eye care

accessible to people who would not

normally be able to afford it.

Importantly, the group is focused

on strengthening the public health

system, not creating an alternative.

This paradigm aligns well with

SHINE – the NGO that will be

featured next week in “The Better

Place”–our focus on organisations

that work to make the world a better

place – starting with what’s on our

own doorstep.

If you read the story about prison

fugitive Trymore Chauke being

arrested after asking for food and felt

ambiguous about how this convicted

poacher was caught, you wouldn’t

be the only one.

The police warned that the seven

men who escaped from Waainek

Correctional Services in the early

hours of October 18 are dangerous.

And there is no nice way to kill a

rhino, just as there is no such thing

as a nice mugging.

GREAT PERFORMANCE: The Port Alfred High School choir performs at the school’s senior phase prize-giving on October 19 Picture: TK MTIKI

PAHS rewards senior phase top performers

TK MTIKI

Parents and pupils came out in

numbers for the Port Alfred High

School (PAHS) senior phase prizegiving

on October 19 as the school

celebrated its top performing pupils in

academic, sport, arts and culture.

Top pupils from grade 8 to 12

received gold medals, trophies and

bursaries. After a welcome by principal

Nigel Adam, school governing body

TOTT CONTRIBUTOR

Irecently drove through to

Kleinemonde where bowling

legend Rob Owsley lives with his

wife Diana, and was allowed to sift

through mountains of newspaper

clippings, photographs and a

personalised diary of his year-on-year

achievements stretching 50 years and

more.

The former Springbok started

bowling in 1966 at the age of 18, while

at school at Kingswood College. He

inherited his tenacity and skills from

his mom and dad, Harry and Erica

Owsley, who were both provincial

players. Harry served on the EP

executive for over 25 years and was

also a national selector.

Rob’s list of accolades during his

illustrious bowling career would fill an

entire page, so I will only mention a

couple of standout achievements.

After just a year of bowling, in

1967, Rob won the junior singles

Eastern Areas championship. The

highlight in that year was when he won

the mixed Champion of Champions

title with his mom, Erica.

Such was his talent and dedication

that in 1968, he won the title of EP

singles champion.

In 1971, ‘72, ‘73, ‘76 and ‘77 he

was the Eastern Areas Singles

Champion of Champions. In 1975, he

started skipping the EPBA fours team, a

great honour for such a young bowler.

To list all his accolades of the next

six years would take ages, so let’s skip

to 1982.

Rob won the first Port Alfred

Sportsman of the Year award, hosted at

the Civic Centre by the then mayor,

Avro Randall.

This award came as no surprise:

Rob had recently won the local EP

Pairs and Mixed Pairs titles in 1981 as

well as the coveted SA Masters Singles

Championship played in Kimberley.

He had played in three previous

masters championships, and reached

the playoffs, but in January 1982 he

was crowned the best in the land.

The local and national newspapers

covered the build-up to his famous

victory with headings like “Owsley

tops his section at SA Masters”, “Fiv e

victories in a row for Owsley” and “All

the Masters after Rob Owsley’s prized

scalp”.

The headlines that followed read,

“Owsley wins his first Masters”,

“Historic victory by Rob Owsley at SA

Masters”, “Owsley is the new Master”

and “Viking Rob downs Frans in

Masters final”. For the record, because

of his mop of red hair and beard, Rob’s

nickname was the “Viking Warrior”.

He also won the SA masters titles with

a viking as the emblem on his winning

set of bowls.

Among many other great wins in

the years that followed, the one dearest

to his heart was when the “Langholm

Rebels” team of Owsley, Neil Timm,

Harry Bodill and Derek Fish won the

SA Nationals in 1986. This, from a

single-green country bowling club,

with not more than 20 members.

Rob went on to win the Masters

singles and 4s in 1987. According to

his well-kept diary (and photographic

proof) he won the SA Masters Singles

Championship again in 1988. In

1990, he went on to win the Masters

singles title for the fourth time.

Rob has the distinguished record of

representing EP bowls in all formats for

over 15 years and has been a servant of

the game for more than 55 years. What

a champion!

After his team won the Men’s Kowie

Classic recently, Neil Burkett, also a

Springbok bowler, paid a moving

tribute to Rob for all his years of service

to the game of bowls. He wished him

all the best with his health problems

and to loud applause, thanked him in

his absence.

Rob, we at the Kowie Bowling Club

are very proud to have you as a

member of our club and wish you well.

— Mike Ryan

HAVE YOUR SAY Letters to PO Box 2871, Port Alfred — or e-mail to h o u ze t j @ ta l kof t h e tow n .co. za

On behalf of the committee and

members of the Port Alfred Soup

Kitchen and Loaves & Fishes, we

would like to extend our appreciation

to Build It and SuperSpar for hosting

the Charity Golf Day on Saturday

October 15, assisting us in raising

greatly needed funds.

The event was a huge success

(SGB) chair Richard Herrington said

two additional classrooms would be

built in December and they were also

in the process of redoing the toilets.

The plan for the future was to redo all

the bathrooms to include ch a n g i n g

rooms.

The SGB had secured sponsorship

to build a new braai area on the

balcony of the clubhouse to make it

easier for functions and the school

shop had also been upgraded.

Thanks to Build It, SuperSpar, sponsors

despite the rainy weather, and the

support from everyone involved was

ove r wh e l m i n g .

We would also like to thank all the

sponsors who displayed vehicles, tents

banners etc around the course,

creating a really fun atmosphere with

tasty boerie rolls being served at the

halfway house also supplied by Build It

He said the school had introduced

slacks for girls as a winter uniform

option and they had updated the dress

code for the staff members to ensure

they presented themselves

professionally and comfortably.

Successful fundraising events

included the Colour Run (R23,000).

Reducing the school’s bus hire

expenses was the purchase of a Toyota

Quantum to transport learners.

In response to water challenges, the

and Spar. The auction and raffles were

well supported, contributing towards

the fundraiser.

Thank you to everyone who

assisted us by way of sponsorship,

prizes, donations, the golfer who took

part in the event and everyone

involved in the background.

An event such as this takes a huge

school is in the process of getting a

borehole. This would save around

R6,000 a month in water bills alone.

Subject news is that the school has

introduced isiXhosa as a first additional

language starting from next year, for

grade 7s.

Herrington said an additional grade

would be added every year and pupils

would have the option to take either

Afrikaans or isiXhosa as their first

additional language.

Tribute to our bowls legend

ROB OWSLEY

amount of input and organisation

and our community really comes

together and give so much of

themselves, ensuring that our day

was such a success and thereby

assisting us in being able to “make a

difference in our little part of the

wo r l d ”.

Debra Harris

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Rotary Club marks

World Polio Day

Vision for affordable eye care

TOTT CONTRIBUTOR

The Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset is

holding their annual Gin Tasting event on

November 5 in aid of Polio Plus. Monday

October 24 was World Polio Day.

While we are still able to celebrate the fact

that Rotary International and its partners have

reduced the cases of polio by 99% since 1988,

there is raised concern that the battle to

eradicate the disease has suffered a setback.

The discovery of the polio virus in

wastewater systems in London, New York and

Jerusalem has raised the alarm.

Previously, we were able to claim there were

only two countries in the world that still have

cases of polio – Afghanistan and Pakistan – but

vigilance is required to make sure the virus

doesn’t begin to spread again.

Smallpox is the only human disease ever

eradicated, and Rotary International is

committed to making sure polio is the second.

Global vaccination drives since 1988 have

seen the prevalence of the disease shrink to

almost zero, but still there are incidences of

polio in areas of the world beset by war and

p ove r t y.

No child should suffer from this vaccinepreventable

disease which causes paralysis and

lifelong suffering.

Rotary Clubs around the world contribute to

the fight to end polio by fundraising for the Polio

Plus campaign, a global programme of

vaccination matched 2-to-1 with funding from

the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which

triples all donations made by Rotary.

President of the Rotary Club of Grahamstown

Sunset, Robyn Cooper, said, “We must

contribute to the global fight to #endpolio.

“We will be holding our annual Gin Tasting,

and ask locals to join us in raising funds for this

important cause. It is a fun way of being part of

this global fight to end polio.”

Rotary members have contributed nearly

$890m (R16bn) toward polio eradication efforts

in the African region.

The funds have allowed Rotary to issue Polio

Plus grants to fund polio surveillance,

transportation, awareness campaigns, and

national immunisation days.

To eradicate polio, multiple high-quality

immunisation campaigns must continue to be

given priority.

For tickets to the PolioPlus Gin Tasting event,

contact Kesentri Govender on 083-680-6726.

Visit endpolio.org to learn more about Rotary

and the fight to eradicate polio.

Distinctive

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SUE MACLENNAN

Of the roughly 100,000

people living in

Makhanda, 80,000 can’t

afford proper eye care.

That, together with the

estimation that 95% of the town’s

visually impaired people need not

have been, bring into sharp focus

the need for good, affordable eye

care.

These are some of the statistics

that motivated optometrists Dr

Trevor Davies and Dr Jinjong Chung

to launch the Eiohn Hayes

Foundation in honor of former

business partner, close friend, and

philanthropist Eiohn Hayes.

His widow, Lynda, and

daughters Emma and Taylor were

guests of honour at the launch at the

Wyvern Club at Kingswood College,

Makhanda, on October 24.

The event reflected the

combination of strong personal and

community connections, and

professional ethics behind the

foundation.

The Eiohn Hayes Foundation

aims to make quality eye care

accessible to people who can’t

FOUNDATION LAUNCH: Lynda Hayes, Taylor Hayes, Trevor Davies,

Natalie Hayes, Emma Hayes and Sbusi Mashaya, Dr Davies

Optometrists business manager, at the launch of the Eiohn Hayes

Foundation at the Wyvern Club at Kingswood College on October

24. Lynda is Eiohn’s widow, Taylor and Emma his daughters, and

Natalie is his sister. Picture: JACKIE CLAUSEN

afford to pay private practitioners’

rates. East London optometrist Stef

Kriel, a former director of the South

African Optometric Association, set

out the status quo, and spoke about

the education and training, along

with recording of data, that would

make quality eye care accessible to

people using public health services.

Davies spoke later of an

imminent partnership with Settlers

Hospital to introduce a clinic system

that will address the two most

common causes of reversible

blindness – refractive errors and

c a t a ra c t s .

Up to now, patients in the public

health system have had to travel to

public hospitals in Gqeberha or East

London.

Hayes and Davies studied

together and for eight years ran an

optometry practice in Gqeberha

before Eiohn and Lynda, who is also

an optometrist, moved to the UK.

Trevor described Eiohn as having

a deep respect for people, “treating

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he often volunteered at Livingstone

Hospital. He also started an eye

clinic in Peddie, bringing eye care to

those who needed it.

When he moved to the UK, he

continued to help the community,

doing domiciliary work with

patients who had disabilities,

including learning disabilities and

palliative care.

He passed away in 2020.

Davies continues to run an eye

clinic from his Makhanda p ra c t i c e ,

which he started in 1990.

The clinic aims to bring

affordable eye care to community

members who cannot afford private

health care and helps hundreds of

people to see every year.

Davies, Chung and Lynda Hayes

decided to start a fundraising arm in

honor of Eiohn to help make eye

care even more accessible to those

who cannot afford to pay.

This initiative saw the launch of

the Eiohn Hayes Foundation, with

Chung the first big donor.

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El Shaddai Christian Academy

NEW LEADERS: The 2023 Grade 7 Student Leaders of ESCA were announced at prize giving.

They are, from left, James Simpson (Head Boy), S'lindokuhle Mangali, Oyintanda Tembani,

LuloHoza, Rhandzu Khangale, Eden Ndoro, Iphendule Pikoli and Rayah Dollery (Head Girl).

Port Alfred High School sports

TOP STUDENTS: Some of the prize winners at ESCA’s High School prize giving are, from left,

Sambeso Nomatye, Hannah Ford, Quinton Oosthuizen, Tiaan Heyns, Liyema Nqoba and

Lindokuhle Sibali. Pictures: SUPPLIED

The senior boys and girls tennis

tour from October 21-22 saw

the Friday matches vs Collegiate

and Alexander Road rained out

u n f o r t u n a t e l y.

The singles matches on

Saturday against Framesby were

played, but sadly rain disrupted

the doubles and the match was

called off.

SET: Ovayo Sibeko

TALKING SHOP: First team tennis boys. HOT SHOTS: First team tennis stars. ready to play

GROUP HUDDLE: Tennis matches rained out, but having fun

GOOD SPORTS: Mia Smit, left, and Ané Coetze collecting

helium balloons for the Matric Valedictory.

REVVED UP: U13 cricketers ready to play against Shaw Park.

TROOP MENTORS: U13 cricket coach, Mr Dlepu, and U9

cricket coach, Mr Moolman, ready for last week’s matches

GETTING GEARED: U13s Ethan de Wet, Ibenathi Kondile and

Lilitha Gobane padding up for their match against Shaw Park

FUN AND GAMES: U9 cricketers all set to play El Shaddai.


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Musical duo not to be missed

The collaboration of Ard Matthews

and Arno Carstens will be seen at

the Port Alfred River and Ski Boat

Club on Friday, November 4, at 6pm.

The frontman of the band Just Jinjer,

Matthews has been a big part of the

South African music scene since 1996.

As one of South Africa’s top-selling rock

bands, this performer is not to be

missed.

The same can be said for Carstens,

whose stage presence and high-energy

performances get the crowd on their

feet. The rock singer first came to the

public’s attention as the lead singer of

the Springbok Nude Girls during the

mid-90s and has since found success as

a solo artist.

Besides continuing with his solo

career, Carstens remains a member of

the Springbok Nude Girls, who

released the reunion album Peace

Breaker in 2007.

Any music fan will not want to pass

on this opportunity to see two of South

Africa’s premiere artists collaborate on

the banks of the Kowie River.

While the two headliners may be

enough to get you to the venue, there is

more as the concert will consist of a

five-piece band with Matthews,

Carstens, as well as members of the

Springbok Nude Girls on trumpet and

keyboards. Tickets are available on

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GAMTOOS RIVER (KM 55.5) AND VAN STADENS RIVER (KM 74.5) endorsed by

the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). This project is in

the province of the Eastern Cape and in the district Municipality of Sarah Baartman and in

the Kouga Local Municipality.

Subcontractors are required for the following subcontracts:

indicated in the table above.

package when submitting their tender.

Only locally produced or locally manufactured products and components for construction

will be considered.

SUBCONTRACT TENDER DOCUMENTS

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interested tenderers to send the requested information.

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representative who must be the Tenderer himself or an authorised person in the direct

employment of the Tenderer.

COMPLETION AND DELIVERY OF TENDERS

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The tender and supporting documents shall be sealed in an envelope and clearly marked:

Sub-Contract CONTRACT SANRAL N.002-100-2016/1/WP1, 2-6 and 13-18 and 22-25,

shall be delivered by hand to WARD 7 COUNSILOR’S OFFICE, 872 PHILLIPS STREET,

THORNHILL, 6375, during the period that will be communicated at the respective

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be accepted.

The Tender Documentation for all packages in this Tender Notice shall reach the

stipulated address no later than 12H00 on the 18th of NOVEMBER 2022.

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COUNSILOR’S OFFICE, 872 PHILLIPS STREET, THORNHILL, 6375.

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be evaluated further on price and preference.


SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE — ADVERTISING FEATURE

St Andrew’s College, a school of belonging, wonder, learning and opportunity

AT WORK AND PLAY: St Andrew’s College encourages an appreciation of the sciences as well as the arts and music. Pupils have access to a wide

range of cultural and artistic opportunities through an array of school clubs and societies Pictures: SUPPLIED

St Andrew’s College, situated a stone’s throw

from the beautiful Sunshine Coast in the heart

of the Eastern Cape, has nearly 170 years of

history and strives for academic excellence.

It is a place of proud heritage and is also

thoroughly modern and progressive.

The school is situated in Makhanda

(Grahamstown), the small city that is home to

Africa’s biggest celebration of the arts, the

Nationa l Arts Festival, SciFest and Rhodes

University. Among other treasures, the town is

famous for its 52 churches.

With an incredibly proud heritage dating

back to 1855, St Andrew’s College is steeped

in rich history. It is a thoroughly modern,

progressive boys’ boarding school and

provides a safe and nurturing educational

environment. The academic, sporting, and

cultural dimensions of the school provide a

foundation of excellence that is embedded

firmly in its Anglican roots.

Being a stone’s throw away from some of

the most breathtaking beaches, wildlife

reserves and country districts that South

Africa has to offer, outdoor education is a key

component of the St Andrew’s experience,

with our 21-day flagship experience being the

epic John Jones Fish River Journey. This

journey is intended to inculcate in all our boys

a respect for the environment and an

appreciation for the rich natural world of

which they are the guardians.

A premier boarding school of welcome and

belonging

The strong boarding house system at the

college is central to its ethos, and the six

houses are the magical environments in which

life-long bonds and friendships are formed.

The Andrean community is renowned for

being supportive, enthusiastic and loyal,

especially the generations of Old Andreans

spanning nearly 170 years.

As a family of schools, St Andrew’s

College, St Andrew’s Preparatory School and

the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) are fulltime

boarding schools with pupils from 22

different countries represented in the pupil

body. A full seven-day week programme

including academic, cultural, sporting and

spiritual activities is on offer.

Strong support system

The progress of every pupil is monitored

through an efficient tutor system. Pupils enjoy

a wide, nurturing support system from their

housemasters, matrons, tutors, the chaplain

and the well-established wellness team

including prefects and grade 12 mentors.

All-round education, opportunity

While our priority is always academic and

intellectual growth, we are committed to the

holistic development of each Andrean.

The school encourages an appreciation of

the arts and music. Pupils have access to a

wide range of cultural and artistic

opportunities through the array of school

clubs and societies which provide a multitude

of opportunities to unpack and understand

the human condition. Drama plays an

important role, with at least one major annual

theatrical production undertaken with DSG.

Many school functions begin with the

stirring melodies of the bagpipes as the St

A n d re w ’s College Pipe Band marches past.

The pupils love their sport and this is

fundamental to their physical development

and healthy lifestyle. St Andrew’s is proud of

its sporting achievements and many past

pupils have played or coached for Springbok

teams and participated in the Olympics in

various sporting codes and varying levels.

Our city, as a microcosm of the broader

SA, provides a good opportunity for us to

partner with local schools and organisations in

meaningful ways that bring together children

and institutions. A genuine and sincere

engagement with the community is

imperative if the young are to learn empathy

and benefit from the spiritual growth of

sharing and listening.

A school of pride and beauty

Whether it is in a service in the chapel, an

OA reunion dinner, speech day or a staff

function, the sense of appreciation for the

formative role the college has played in each

person’s life is palpable. It is a pride driven by

the beauty of the eclectic architecture, the

lovingly manicured gardens and fields, the

faithful Clock Tower with its chimes, and every

relationship formed and nurtured.

St Andrew’s College is a happy school

where pupils thrive in a stimulating and safe

environment, supported by a foundation of

excellence and Christian values.


TOTT REPORTER

The matric final exams represent the

ultimate test at the end of one’s school

career, and while it is an exciting

milestone, most pupils find this period a

test of their mental and physical fortitude

and resilience.

And while it’s a tough time for grade

12s, it is also hard for their parents who

know that there is only so much they can

do to support their almost adult child, but

who still want to do whatever they can to

assist and smooth the road wherever

possible.

“Our thoughts are always with the

matriculants facing one of the toughest

assessment periods they have so far

faced, but we should also spare a thought

for parents of matrics, who are faced with

the anxiety of their children, while also

hoping they perform well enough to set

them up to pursue their goals and dreams

after school,” says the Independent

Institute of Education’s general manager

Peter Kriel.

While parents often don’t know how

they can support their children during this

time, there are a few things they can do –

and also a few things they shouldn’t – to

make things easier.

KEEP A CLOSE EYE

One of the most important ways a parent

can support a child without being

overbearing is to keep a close eye on

them.

Leave them to get on with their

studies, but look out for behaviours that


Matric parents: how to support

your child during and after exams

could be a cause for concern. For

instance, get insight into their study

schedule and, if procrastination is getting

out of hand, gently suggest you look at

the schedule again together to see how

they can get back on track before falling

too far behind.

Empowerment trumps chastisement in

these circumstances.

Keeping ahead of the game is key as it

is always possible to get back on track if

not left too late.

On the physical wellness side, parents

must remind their children to get enough

sleep and not stay up too late at night

studying. They must also eat as healthily

as possible, drink plenty of water and

exercise so that fatigue doesn’t impact

their ability to study.

GET HELP IF WARNING SIGNS ARISE

Unfortunately, some matrics – even top

performers – struggle during this time and

may need additional or p ro f e s s i o n a l

support.

If parents suspect their child is

struggling to deal with the increased

pressure and stress, seek guidance from a

mental health professional or a counsellor

at school.

While matric exam results are very

important, pupils must keep a sense of

perspective and not start catastrophising

about their results and f u t u re .

There will always be options available,

even if these follow a different path from

the initial vision.

STAY CALM AND KEEP PERSPECTIVE

It is also vital that parents keep calm and

give support when needed, and don’t

pass their anxiety on to their child.

Fears about their child’s preparedness

for their exams, and their future, are

normal for parents. But keep this in check.

It must be remember there are options

available to pupils should things not go as

well as expected.

Speaking to education professionals at

school or a good institution of higher

education about the myriad options will

provide a sense of perspective.

HAVE A PLAN (AND PLAN B)

Once the exams are over, allow pupils to

take some time off to relax and have fun.

However, don’t wait for the matric

results before deciding about further

study – by then it will likely be too late to

gain entry into one’s choice of institution

and qualification.

Start investigating options as soon as

possible.

It is particularly helpful to approach

reputable higher education institutions,

private or public, directly to speak to a

student advisor about the options.

Equally, if there is a possibility that a

pupil may not have performed well

enough to gain access to the institution or

qualification of choice, student advisors

will be able to assist with information

about alternative routes to success.

Having a Plan A as well as a Plan B in

place even before results day means that

regardless of the outcome, pupils and

parents will know they have a clear path

ahead and won’t suddenly be confronted

with a wasted year ahead.

Stenden applications

now open for 2023

Stenden South Africa is a

private higher education

institution offering a threeyear

BCom degree in

hospitality management, and a

four year BBA degree in

disaster relief management.

As the degrees are both

career orientated, we have an

excellent absorption rate into

industry on graduation.

Further, both degrees have

several areas of specialisation

called Minors in the third year,

resulting in a wide variety of

career paths.

Stenden South Africa offers

accommodation and meals, as

well as many other facilities for

the students. More

information is available on our

website w w w. s t e n d e n . a c . z a

You may visit the campus at

any time – please feel free to

make an appointment for a

tour. Our next Open Day is on

December 9.

For more information you

can e-mail

infosa@nhlstenden.com.



World-class education in a

safe environment

Alexandria Christian Academy is

proud to announce that this is our

20-year anniversary. From small

beginnings of 10 primary students

we have grown to 100 students

from crèche to matric.

We started with the

Accelerated Christian Education

programme with our students

working in PACES. Over the years

we have looked at the needs of

our student body and at this point

in time we offer ACE PACE work

in the foundation phase and the

ACE Comprehend Africa

computer programme for our

grade 4s to 7s.

For the high school, in

partnership with Accelerated

Education Enterprises, we offer an

Independent Examination Board

Curriculum. Our students from

grade 8 to matric pursue this

syllabus through the Hatfield

Christian Online School and finally

write the IEB matriculation exams.

Sport has grown over the years

too. We now offer most ball sports

for boys and girls as well as

athletics. This year has seen great

progress in our archery team, with

many of our archers receiving

medals at various competitions.

Do not be deceived by the size

of our school! Our students are

exposed to a world-class

education in a safe, disciplined

and caring environment.

CRICKET KIDS: The Kowie Foundation School U9 cricket team at a

match against Port Alfred Primary School recently Picture: SUPPLIED

Happy Hours

Pre-Primar y

School — a place

where smart

children play and

have fun

We continue to be a leading preschool

in the area because our children are

central in all our purposeful planned

play. Our teachers facilitate play,

support their children’s motivation as

well as urge their big ideas and

c re a t i v i t y.

We firmly believe in “play

activated learning” while ensuring all

our children are catered for by using

the multi-sensory approach as well as

catering for the all their different

intelligences, be it physical, musical,

naturalistic, logical, intra- or

interpersonal or linguistic.

Play activated learning can be

interest driven, idea driven or intent

driven – it is our mission to ensure that

every child’s needs are met and that

they are given the opportunities to

realise their absolute potential at

Happy Hours PrePrimary School.

A child’s IQ, (intelligence

quotient), SQ (social quotient – the

ability to form relationships and

maintain them ), EQ (emotional

quotient – the ability to express and

manage your feelings while respecting

others’ feelings )and AQ (adversity

quotient – how to deal with

adversities in the playground) are all

promoted and given opportunities to

grow at Happy Hours, as these are all

needed to be successful in their formal

school career and as a life skill.

TROTS EN STERKTE: Die Hoërskool PJ Olivier graad 12s dra met trots hul

splinternuwe matriek truie en wens vir elke graad 12 leerder vir die

komende eindeksamen sterkte toe Picture: SUPPLIED

Little school achieves big things

Bathurst Primary was

founded in October

1820 in tents, with 51

learners attending, on

the premises where our

school is proudly

standing today. We had

big plans to celebrate

our 200th birthday in

2020 but Covid struck.

With an all-female

staff, our little school

between the trees and

with monkeys as our

daily visitors, we go

from strength to

s t re n g t h .

As our numbers

were growing, we were

in dire need of new

classrooms. Last year,

Bathurst Primary School

managed to pull a

rabbit out of a hat and

GROWING: One of the new classrooms at

Bathurst Primary School Picture: SUPPLIED

erected two new

classrooms to

accommodate our

learners. This year we

removed partitions in

an existing class (this

building was built in

1835) to make room for

next year’s bigger

g ro u p .

Under the guidance

of our principal, Ms

Mahlati, our numbers

are climbing steadily.

As we employ only well

qualified teachers and

the principal keeps the

classes to manageable

numbers, parents

choose Bathurst

Primary as their

c h i l d re n ’s school.

We believe in our

motto “Prudentia”

which means wisdom,

insight and knowledge,

and we live by our

slogan “We are not too

small to make a

d i ff e re n c e ”.

happyhourspreprimary.com

Happy Hours Pre-Primary School aims to

be a leading Christian Pre-Primary School

striving to prepare its learners to become

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prepare them for formal schooling and life.

Wishing all our past pupils well

in the upcoming matric exams!!!

“Reaching Higher”

DBE EMIS: 200601176

046 653 0651 / 076 678 4645

alexandriachristianacademy

www.alexandriachristianacademy.org

Our Goal: To Instill Wonder,

Spark Discovery,

Fuel Passion

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Boston’s bachelor of accounting

now has SAICA accreditation

LEADERS: Victoria Girls High School 2023 school captain Hlumelo Gaqa and deputy Siphosethu

Mtyapi Pictures: SUPPLIED

Holistic education,

academic excellence

Victoria Girls’ High School

(VGHS) has for the past 122

years provided a holistic

education without

compromising on quality

teaching and learning in a

constantly shifting educational

climate.

The school has 450 pupils

who are representative of a

diverse and transformative SA,

woven together by the VGHS

core values – passion, integrity

and excellence.

In 2017 and 2018, VGHS

was listed as one of the top

100 schools in SA by Destiny

magazine.

This is primarily due to the

strong academic focus that is

at the core of the school’s

success, supported by a

consistent 100% matric pass

rate and excellent Bachelor’s

pass rates that, in the 2018

matric results, was 92%.

VGHS offers a wide variety

of subjects within its two main

academic pillars; the sciences

and the arts.

In the sciences stream,

pupils are able to draw on

expert teachers, as well as

participate in specialised

FIELD TRIP: The Victoria Girls High School grade 11

geography class on a field trip to Port Alfred

internship programmes run by

Rhodes University and the

South African Institute for

Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB).

In the arts stream, pupils

have access to specialised

facilities at the Johan Carinus

Art Centre, a vibrant and

contemporary dramatic arts

department, individual and

group classes, and ensembles

at the VG Music School.

Pupils are able to tailor a

subject package, from both

streams, to suit their academic

s t re n g t h s .

This strong academic

programme is enriched by the

co-curricular activities offered.

Pupils have opportunities

to play both team and social

sports, as well as participate in

cultural clubs and activities.

Community outreach is also

a key facet of VGHS and the

Interact Society, among

others, is very active in the

local community.

Boston City Campus

announced at the beginning of

the year that its bachelor of

accounting degree (BAcc) is

now accreddited with SAICA

(South African Institute of

Chartered Accountants).

This means students who

complete the Boston BAcc

and meet the entry

requirements set by

institutions offering the

S A I C A - a c c re d i t e d

postgraduate qualifications in

accounting can seamlessly

continue their journey toward

the attainment of the CA(SA)

designation.

“Becoming a CA re q u i re s

grit and determination, and

students who enter our BAcc

degree can be assured that

our programme provides a

solid foundation from which to

embark on the challenging

journey toward ultimately

earning the sought-after

CA(SA) designation.

“ S A I C A’s strategic

intention is to contribute to

sustainable economies

through developing

responsible and ethical

leaders. As such, it aims to

ensure continued relevance

and the growth and

transformation of the

accountancy profession.

“Through our BAcc

qualification, we are proud to

be associated with SAICA and

the high standards of

professionalism required by

this globally recognised

Institute” emphasises Dr

Hendrik Botha, head of

institution at Boston City

Campus.

SAICA executive: learning,

development and national

imperatives Robert Zwane says

“In its role in promoting quality

assurance in accounting

education, and in terms of its

current recognition and

standing with the Independent

Regulatory Board for Auditors

(IRBA), one of SAICA’s key

roles is to accredit

programmes which allow

students access to SAICA’s first

professional examination, the

Initial Test of Competence.

“For programmes to be

accredited by SAICA, higher

education providers undergo a

rigorous and extensive process

to ensure their programme has

the necessary resources in

place to deliver a high quality

programme leading to a

CA(SA) qualification. These

quality assurance processes

are undertaken over and

above the formal regulatory

accreditation requirements of

the DHET, CHE and SAQA

which need to be in place

before getting the SAICA

stamp of approval. Having

undergone the formal

accreditation process, we are

confident that the Boston

degree is backed by the

necessary resources to meet

the standards set by SAICA.”

Boston is the first private

provider of distance education

to receive SAICA accreditation

for the undergraduate degree.

“It is also accredited locally

and internationally for our

higher education

programmes, and has a

longstanding reputation of

excellence as a private higher

education institution

specialising in online and

distance education.

“Offering the SAICAaccredited

BAcc qualification

in the distance mode means

we’ve eliminated many

obstacles preventing access to

higher education, like the cost

of travel and relocation to a

physical campus or having to

forego the opportunity cost of

full- or part-time

employment,” he said.

To find out more visit one

of Boston’s 47 support centres

situated countrywide, call 011-

551- 9000, email info@boston.

co.za or visit

w w w. b o s t o n . a c . z a for more

info and to apply online.

Wishing the Grade 12’s

everything of the best

for their exams!

With fully-equipped, state of the art

classrooms and sports facilities, a vibrant

and dynamic Music School, and weekly

and termly boarding houses run with the

help of our dedicated VG hostel mothers

and staff, we are your school of choice!


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or message the Talk of the Town Facebook page or drop in at 29 Miles Street, Port Alfred, from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Mondays 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 information.

Second Monday of the month

Lions General Business Meeting at the

Round Table Clubhouse (behind the Ski

Boat Club) at 6pm.

Mondays and Thursdays at 8.30am sharp

1820s Golf 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.

Mondays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at

10am

Healing Horses Therapeutic Centre, 15km

on the R72 just after Riet River. Visitors

and prospective volunteers are welcome.

For further information and/or directions

call 078-346-5412.

First Tuesday of the month

The 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.

Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm

Kowie Museum in the old station building

next to the police station is open: visit the

historic hub of Port Alfred. R20 adults,

R10 children.

Wednesdays 2-8pm

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 information.

Third Thursday of the month (February to

N ove m b e r )

The Lower Albany Historical Society

(LAHS) based in Port Alfred, organises

meetings and outings on the third

Thursday of each month (February to

November) and publishes the sought-after

Toposcope Journal. To join, contact the

LAHS chairperson at

gwynn@crothall.co.za

#SunshineCoastUnplugged: This week, these giraffes at Three

Valleys Wildlife Game Farm are our choice for the @Sunshine Coast

South Africa #SunshineCoastUnplugged photo challenge. Share your

favourite images featuring you, a family member or friend, making the

most of our pristine outdoor environment on Sunshine Coast

To u r i s m ’sFacebook page @Sunshine Coast South Africa using the

hashtag #sunshinecoastunplugged. Each week, Talk of the Town will

choose one to publish. More on @Sunshine Coast Africa. Picture: THREE

VALLEYS WILDLIFE

Fridays 9am to 12 midday

The Petticoat Lane Charity Shop is open.

The shop is located next to the Sikhulisa

Skills Centre, opposite the police station

on Pascoe Crescent.

Sundays 10am to midday

Ndlambe Fm 99.0 features Sunshine

Classics produced by Dave Cherry

and presented by Sue Gordon: an eclectic

selection of music that has stood the test

of time.

Second and fourth Sunday of the month

The Moths Battleaxe Shellhole meets at

the Eddie Grant Moth Hall (behind the Ski

Boat Club) as follows: second Sunday of

the month – Bring & Braai lunch – 12

m i d d ay onwards; fourth Sunday of month

– Moth Monthly Meeting -– 11am to 12

midday. The annual El Alamein Memorial

Parade will take place on Sunday October

23 at midday at the Moth Hall. All serving

and ex-servicemen/women and their

families are most welcome to attend.

Inquiries: 082-454- 5868 or 083-325-

0000 or 060-881-1791.

Third Sunday of the month

SA Legion hosts a lunch at Port Alfred

Country Club, 12 midday for 12.30pm.

R30 per person. All welcome.

Thursday October 27 at 8am

Breast Cancer Walk in Silverleaf Centre at

Kenton-on-Sea: Kenton Pilates invites you

to join the Breast Cancer Walk leaving

from The Silverleaf Centre, #1 Kenton

Road. Everyone is welcome. There will be

a choice of a 2km and 4km, and at your

own pace.

Thursday October 27 at 9.30am

John Forster will present a talk entitled

Giants of the Forest: Trees, Elephants and

Bain at the University of the 3rd Age

(U3A) meeting in the Don Powis Hall in

Settlers Park Retirement Village. The talk

focuses on the important work done by

Thomas Baines in developing the Garden

Route along the Cape south coast. All

welcome. R5 (members), R10 (visitors).

Contact Gwynn 083-678- 5050.

Thursday October 27 at 6pm

Pub Quiz at The Ploughman Pub in

Bathurst. Great prizes. Teams of four

people. Entry R60 per team. No devices to

be used during the quiz. For more details

contact Michele on 084-580-1826.

Friday October 28 at 6pm

Sunshine Coast Hospice Steak Evening at

the River & Ski Boat Club: SPAR is hosting

a steak evening in aid of Sunshine Coast

Hospice Cancer Drive at the River & Ski

Boat Club. There are prizes to be won and

live music to keep you entertained, at

R100 per ticket. To book, contact Nicole

on 063-776-1882.

Saturday October 29 at 8am

Park Run at the town hall.

Saturday October 29, 12 midday till late

BBG’s Beer Fest: Bushmans Bar & Grill 12

2nd Ave, Bushmans River. Live music,

German inspired food, craft beer on tap,

gin bar, beer drinking comp, arts & craft

market, spot prizes. For more information,

contact 046-648-3762/061-361-2565.

Saturday October 29, starting at 1pm

Nathi Mankayi will be performing @

Emzini Live Sessions (Ebhatisi) with artists

such as Monde Fani, LiyaM (DJ), Master

Piece ZA (DJ). Entertainment, drinks,

food. Emzini Lounge, Nolukhanyo,

Bathurst. Book on Webtickets. For more

information call 082-690-6569.

Saturday October 29 at 6pm

Walking Supper Halloween at the Pig &

Whistle in Bathurst. Choose a starter,

main course and dessert from three

different restaurants. R195 for three

courses. Bookings limited, please book by

October 24. For more information, call

046-625-0673.

Saturday October 29 at 6pm

A Night at the Opera brings you Mteto

Maphoyi at Graze By The River in Port

Alfred. R375pp, three course meal.

Bookings essential: 063-6443-878.

Sunday October 30, 9am-12 midday

Bathurst Farmers’ Market at 237 Kowie

Rd, Bathurst. Fresh produce, artisan

cheeses, breads, gingerbread goodness,

sweet treats, quiches, jams, preserves,

food stalls, handcrafts and more.

Sunday October 30, 9-11am

Join the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea for

the Walks for Wags dog walkathon for the

SPCA at Middle Beach in Kenton-on-Sea.

The donation is R50 per dog.

SUDOKU - TAHOE SPUR

WORD SEARCH

Complete this Sudoku and be in

line to win an Unreal Breakfast

voucher from Spur at the

Rosehill Mall. Entries must be

in by 3:30pm on Tuesday at the

TotT office - 29 Miles St. Winner

to please collect voucher from

TotT offices before attempting

to redeem prize. Last week’s

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educational institutions, for

being the national seat of

the judiciary and for its

cultural events

makhanda

festival city

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and achievements, or of any

issues you might be having to

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TAKING TO THE STREETS

Later today, the starter’s pistol will sound

on the ‘PJ’ hill in Makhanda and hundreds

of runners, joggers and walkers will set off

on the 2022 edition of the Rapportryers/PJ

Olivier fun run over a new 5km course on

Sunnyside streets.

A community event in every sense of the

word, this event has donated in excess of

R200,000 for local charitable causes

since its inception in 1996.

Registration opens at 4.30pm in the PJ

Olivier school hall and entry fees are R20

for adults and R15 for scholars, with

proceeds going to Brookshaw Home for

the Aged just down the road. The start is at

5.30pm.

The speedy frontrunners will no doubt be

aiming for a share of the R2,300 prize

money. The winners in the men’s and

ladies’ divisions will each pocket R600,

the runners-up R350 each and thirdplaced

R200 each. Almost 200 spot prizes

will be handed out to lucky finishers.

The new 5km route will see participants

not being required to cross the very busy

George Street as was the case in the past.

The start and finish are on the PJ Olivier

main sports field.

BACK ON TRACK

Makana Municipality announced last

week that one of its compaction trucks

was back from repairs and refuse

removals had resumed.

Talk of the Town spotted a municipal LDV

from a department other than the

cleansing department loading refuse bags

in the CBD last week – that’s how serious

the position had become.

“The municipality is working around the

clock to fix the fleet,” said a municipal

spokesperson.

Hopefully the compaction truck will still

be up and running when this week’s Talk

of the Town hits the newsstands today.

COPPER’S DISAPPEARING ACT

Metal thieves have been ultra-busy in

Makhanda in recent months, stealing

copper piping and cabling, plus manhole

covers and other metal objects.

But the thieves have not stopped there.

For the last couple of months, metal

plaques, attached to local historic

buildings, have also fallen prey to metal

t h i e ve s .

In various parts of Makhanda there are

clear signs of plaques having been

removed, leaving behind bare patches on

otherwise painted walls.

In some cases, building owners have

removed the metal plaques themselves for

safekeeping, concerned about theft.

Buildings in the CBD and Artificer’s

Square appear to be most affected.

Besides reporting cases of theft to police,

residents are doing something about the

theft of metal plaques.

Makhanda resident Basil Human has

been building, re-building and repairing

sea-going rubber ducks and semi-rigid

boats for more than 20 years as owner of

Arrow Inflatables.

His workshop in the shadow of Sugarloaf

Hill sees him working not only on marinerelated

tasks but also with fibreglass and

steel products.

No wonder then that a victim of historic

plaque theft approached Human with a

view to casting a fibreglass replica of a

stolen plaque.

Undaunted, Human tackled the task,

making a mould from a plastic copy of the

plaque and then producing a fibreglass

and casting resin replica plaque from the

mould.

The property owner was elated, saying it

was “u n b e l i e va b l e ” how similar the

replica plaque is to the original.

Human said he had also made a replica of

a much larger sign for one of the older

churches in Makhanda. He explained that

the original of this particular sign had

been affixed to an exterior wall of the

church for “a very long time” and had

been removed to avoid being stolen.

The replica will now be affixed to the wall

and the original placed in safekeeping.

FOOD, FUN AND GAMES

The Somerset sports field at Graeme

College takes on an entirely different look

tomorrow evening when the school hosts

its crowd-pulling family fun fair.

The marquees on the field will be

crammed with food stalls and games

areas, with each class responsible for its

own stall.

Among the food stalls are beef steak rolls,

potjiekos, burgers, curry bunnies, sloppy

joes, popcorn, candyfloss, chip ‘n dip and

Gatti ice cream.

Then there are the games and fun

activities. Just check out the list – face

painting, train rides, fun photo booth,

CHEERS: Last week saw the 2022 matric class of PJ Olivier High School in Makhanda celebrating the last moments

of their school careers before tackling their final examinations that begin on October 31. This year PJ Olivier has 27

matric candidates, but three were not present for the photo. Picture: SUPPLIED

FINE DETAIL: Following a spate of

historic building plaque theft in

recent months, Makhanda residents

and institutions are removing metal

plaques from exterior walls for

safekeeping and having replicas

made, as seen above, using

fibreglass and resin. Read more on

this page. Picture: SUPPLIED

kids’ play zone, remote control cars,

jumping castle, play station challenge,

colour run obstacle course, golf chipping

competition, dunk tank, cycle rides and

fun run.

RAISING FUNDS THE GREEN WAY

Makhanda businessman Pieter Burger is

at it again, raising funds for local

charitable causes.

Hard on the heels of his successful

“Going Pink for Cancer” charity wash day

at his We Wash It vehicle washing facility

last month will be “Going Green for

S P CA” on Saturday, October 29.

The washing and cleaning action takes

place between 7.30am and 3pm, and staff

will be giving special attention to cars,

LDVs, SUVs, MPVs and even motorbikes.

Proceeds will go to Grahamstown SPCA

and Burger said donations of cat and dog

food in bags, tins and sachets will be

welcome.

He added that Oatlands Park across

Henry Street from We Wash It will be the

venue for pop-up stalls and children’s

entertainment, including a jumping

castle.

MUSICAL COLLABORATION IN THE

CHAPEL

Kingswood College hosts Access Music

Project (AMP) musicians for a fundraising

concert in the Kingswood Chapel from

3pm on Sunday, October 30.

The programme will be shared between

AMP and Kingswood, ending with two

exciting collaborative pieces -

“M a l ay i s h a ” and “Th a t h ’is’gubu” -

arranged by Gareth Walwyn.

This will be performed by the AMP

orchestra and some members of the

Kingswood concert band. “We hope to

attract a full house to support this

worthwhile project in Joza,” said Alke

Bradfield of the Kingswood Music School.

To book tickets (adults R40 and scholars

R20) contact Alke Bradfield at

a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com or on

046 603 6670. Tickets will also be

available at the door.

Bradfield added that for those who are

unable to attend the concert but would

like to make a donation they can visit

http://accessmusic.org.za/donate

VG PREFECTS

Victoria Girls’ High School’s school

captain (head prefect) for 2023 is

Hlumelo Gaqa and the deputy school

captain is Siphosethu Mtyapi.

DIRECTORAL DOCTORATE

Rhodes University’s director of

communications and advancement,

Luzuko Jacobs, acquired his PhD in

journalism and media studies at the

u n ive r s i t y ’s graduation ceremony earlier

this month.

BAZAAR AT THE CENTRE

The ACVV Senior Citizens’ Centre at 2A

Hill Street holds a bazaar from 9am to

2pm on Saturday, October 29. On sale

will be quiches, pancakes, curry & rice

and books, plus a white elephant stall.

CHAPEL DUO

“Saxophone a la Francaise” is the final

concert of the Music Society of

Makhanda’s season and takes place in the

Kingswood College chapel from 7pm on

Thursday, November 3. The concert

features Adam Campbell (saxophone) and

Antoine Ouvrard (piano). Tickets are

R100 (adults), R80 (pensioners) and R50

(tertiary students).

RUGBY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES

A N N I V E R S A RY

St Andrew’s College of Makhanda and

leading Cape Town school SACS will

meet in the opening match of Graeme

College’s three-day rugby festival in

March next year.

Then, hosts Graeme will conclude the

s ch o o l s ’ rugby extravaganza with the final

match against the Newlands-based

s ch o o l .

The format of the annual event has

changed from one day to three days from

March 23 to 25 in celebration of

G ra e m e ’s 150th anniversary.

All the usual Eastern Cape schools will be

involved on one or more days, while

Hilton College from KwaZulu-Natal, Grey

College from Bloemfontein and SACS

have also confirmed their participation.

First XV matches will be contested on

Somerset field on the three days of the

festival, U16 and U14 matches on Marais

field on the Thursday and Friday, and an

U13 festival on Marais field on the

S a t u r d ay.

Other participating schools in the First XV

festival are Brandwag High School,

Cambridge High, Dale College, Daniel

Pienaar Technical High, Framesby High,

Grey High, Hudson Park High,

Kingswood College, Marlow Agricultural

High, Mary Waters High, Muir College,

Nico Malan High, Pearson High, Port

Alfred High, Queen’s College, Selborne

College, Stirling High, Union High and

Woodridge College.

RAILINGS MISSING

A rather dangerous situation exists on the

pavement in Somerset Street between

Celeste Flats (on the corner of African and

Somerset Streets) and the Uit en Tuis

apartment block.

The Kowie Ditch running beneath the

p ave m e n t ’s bridge has for many decades

had railings on both sides to prevent

pedestrians from falling into the ditch and

injuring themselves.

However, the railings on the street side

have disappeared, either stolen or broken

and removed for repairs. Repeat, this is a

dangerous situation and needs to be

addressed.

Incidentally, the same ditch between the

western side of Somerset Street and Allen

Street is overgrown with weeds, reeds and

even small trees. This, too, needs to be

attended to.

REMEMBERING

Wreaths will be laid, marching bands will

play their respective brands of music,

messages will be read and spectators will

watch proceedings in silence at the

Remembrance Day Parade on Church

Square from 10am on Sunday, November

13.

There was a time that the seating area in

front of the War Memorial was brimful

with war veterans, but their numbers have

dwindled markedly over the years.

Their places have since been taken by

younger ex-servicemen.

BIG ADVENTURE BECKONS

For some weeks now, Grade 10 pupils at

the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) and

St Andrew’s College have been preparing

for the 21-day Fish River Journey that gets

underway on Tuesday, November 15.

The adventure begins at the source of the

Fish River in the Nardousberg mountains

near Graaff-Reinet and ends at the Fish

River Mouth east of Port Alfred.

Along the way the pupils, accompanied

by group leaders, will hike, run, ride

mountain bikes, paddle canoes, abseil,

render community service and camp

overnight in tents.

The journey comes to an end at the mouth

of the Fish River on December 5.

CHOSEN FOR EP …

Five Graeme College players have been

selected for Eastern Province U13 cricket

teams for upcoming tournaments. Connor

Holder, Kits McConnachie, Elgenio

Oerson and Zuko Pontshi are in the EP

U13A team and Caleb Jattiem in the EP

U13B side.

PLAYERS REWARDED

The Diocesan School for Girls (DSG)

sports awards for 2022 are:

Sportswoman of the year – Erin Powers;

Athlete of the year – Emma Kruse;

Basketball player of the year – Erin

Powers; Football player of the year –

Buhle Ndlovu; Swimmer of the year –

Khwezi Jacobs; Tennis player of the year –

Lise-Mari Coetzee; Waterpolo player of

the year – Josie Apps; Hockey player of

the year – Josie Apps; Horse rider of the

year – Hannah Jones; Netball player of the

year – Erin Powers; and Squash player of

the year – Erin Powers.

SPORTS COLOURS

Likhona Mhono (athletics) and Ethan

Beyleveld (squash) have been awarded

full Graeme College sports Colours.

MERRIMAN WINS

Merriman House won the inter-house

competition at the Diocesan School for

Girls (DSG) athletics day during Balloon

Week, with Knowling runners-up, Crewe

third and Espin fourth.

The victrix ludorum winners at the

meeting were Emma Kruse (open),

Kayleigh Clayton (U16), Abigail

Holderness (U15) and Rachel Murray

(U14). The victrix of victrix winner was

Emma Kruse.

Best track performance was that of Emma

Kruse and best field performance winner

was Erin Powers.

The senior cross-country champion is

Emma Kruse and the junior champion is

Abigail Holderness.

CA P TA I N

Matthew Gouws has been named St

Andrew’s College’s athletics captain for

2023.

PORT ALFRED BRIDGE CLUB

Kos/PA Pairs Monday, 17 October 2022

Board 01 Dealer N, none vulnerable. BBO 74541

After 3 passes West must decide on an opening

bid. Most players not playing strong 1C systems

are likely to open 1D as the hand falls just short

of the (strong) 2D opening. East makes the obvious

response of 1H, which allows West the opportunity

to describe his/her hand by jumping

to 2NT, which shows 17/18 points a balanced

hand and no immediate heart support. Yes, I

know West has 19 points, but by jumping to 3NT

you effectively shut-out partner. East now has a

slightly tricky decision to make: bidding 3H confirms

a 5 card heart suit, but runs the slight (unlikely)

risk of being passed by partner. Although

the heart suit is not excellent it is good enough

to offer partner the choice between a 3NT, and a

4H contract. With three hearts and good strength in the other three suits this writer

favours the major suit, but out of the nine times the deal was played 5 pairs chose

3NT and 4 pairs chose 4H. Against 3NT North is on lead and knows that West has

a minimum of 17 points and East has a probable 8-10 points; which leaves South

about 5 -7 points. Do you lead your four card spade suit, no, definitely not there is a

good chance that you will give a trick away and crucially give up a valuable tempo.

Lead the club 3 and hope that partner can help in some way to defeat the contract,

or minimize the opposition tricks. If declarer plays low from dummy South can play

the 6, because he/she can see the 7 and 9, but also playing low from 3 or 5 cards

tells partner that you have an odd number of cards in that

suit. Now declarer will have to lose a trick to South’s heart

King and three more clubs thus giving N-S their best possible

result on the deal.

Results: 3NTW -1; 3NTW= (2); 3NTW+1; 3NTW+2; 4HE= (2); 4HE+1 (2)

N-S 1st Malherbe & B Pote……….60.4%

2nd C Fletcher & G Wansell…..59.0%

E-W 1st E Clayton & M Wesselo……61.6%

2nd B Levin & M Minitzer……….60.7%


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TOTT REPORTER

The Port Alfred and Ndlambe

SPCA needs serious support

and so Rotary Kenton have put

their shoulders to the wheel,

organising a morning of

appropriately furry fun on the

beach.

The SPCA’s admin manager

Forbes Coutts sets out the

SPCA facts and figures

alongside here to help you

understand exactly why they

need our support.

But all you need to think

about for now is getting

yourself to Ndlambe’s canine

event of the year.

Rotarians Roger and

Bridget McCarthew are the

brains (and hearts) behind

“Walk for Wags”, a walkathon

at Kenton’s Middle Beach.

““You can arrive any time

between 9am and 11am and

we’ll be there,” Roger said.

How far is the walk? “Yo u

can choose,” Roger said. “It’s

about 1.2km, but you can

make up a route of about

10km by going upriver.”

It’s not a race, and your

“medal” is knowing that the

R50 you pay to be part of the

walkathon will go towards

keeping the SPCA open.

The idea flowed naturally

from the fact that there is a

regular crowd of residents and

their dogs on the beach any

time from 5am onwards.

“That includes a good six

or seven dogs that wait on the

water’s edge for their wavewarrior

people.”

You can pay by EFT or

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there will be water, a biscuit or

two and – yes – a poo pick-up

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pretty much how you found it.

Bring a leash and unless

you are 100% sure your dog is

fine with other dogs and

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Sunday’s weather

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All you need to know about your SPCA

TOTT CONTRIBUTOR

Founded in 1964, the Port

Alfred and Ndlambe District

SPCA is located on the edge

of Station Hill, Port Alfred.

The Port Alfred SPCA’s

primary functions are

managing the medical welfare

and cruelty complaints of all

animals from Nanaga to

Hamburg and up to the

Bloukrans Pass. Core to their

work are ongoing sterilisation

and vaccination drives along

with clinic treatment for sick

and injured animals.

B o a rd i n g : The Port Alfred

SPCA offers a top quality

boarding facility that caters for

both dogs and cats.

Boarding fees range from

R70 per day for cats (nine

kennels available) to R75 for

small dogs, R80 for medium to

large dogs and R90 per day for

extra-large dogs (34 kennels

available). There is a

membership fee for all

boarders of R190 per year per

family. We only accept fully

vaccinated pets for boarding.

U n wa n t e d : Animals

surrendered as unwanted,

from puppies and kittens to

oldies, make up the sad part of

our work, which takes up a

considerable amount of our

time and financial resources.

The numbers might shock you:

we could more than fill our 96

kennels every month if we

were to keep them all.

We do our very best to find

as many homes as possible but

in these days of financial

turmoil, there are not many

people who can afford to give

a pet a home.

Cost: Based on an average

cost of R93 per day (dog) and

R81 per day (cat), with an

average of 35 unwanted/strays

at any given time, this means

we need an average of R3,045

a day just to house the animals

in our care. That’s R21,315 a

week, R85,260 a month and a

staggering R1.023,120 a year.

People: We employ six

people to care for the animals,

who work alongside two

volunteers. Lisa Nyanya is

kennel manager, animal

welfare assistant and theatre

nurse, field clinic. Anel

Slabbert is senior inspector

and animal welfare assistant.

Forbes Coutts does front

sales, advice, administration

maintenance procurement.

Nocwaka Manyamza is a

kennel assistant, as is Joseph

Maneli and Khululwa Ludinga.

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Donations:

We receive financial

support from the community

and most recently, Rotary Port

Alfred handed over a cheque

for R12,000. Kowie Bowls held

a bowls day last week that

helped raise almost R10,000.

Coming up on Sunday is

Walk for Wags, organised by

Rotary Kenton to raise funds

for the SPCA. We are grateful

that the G2C mountain bike

event on November 6 will

donate 25% of their proceeds

to the Port Alfred SPCA.

Geoff Cowley of Route 72

The Saloon will be holding a

fun-filled fundraiser over two

days on November 4 and 5.

Posters will be appearing

soon, so keep an eye open.

What about stray animals?

The one function we do not

provide is the collection and

handling of stray animals. This

is the direct responsibility of

the Ndlambe Municipality, as

currently there is no service

level agreement between local

government and the SPCA.

Stray animals should be

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community protection services

offices just behind the

Sunshine Coast Tourism Port

Alfred office. — Forbes Coutts

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OVERALL WINNERS: The winning team of the SPCA Bowls Fun

Day at the Kowie Bowls Club in Port Alfred consisted of Justin

Louw, Ronel Hough and Rodney Gradwell, with SPCA

administrator Forbes Coutts Picture: BRYAN SMITH

SPCA Bowls

Fun Day a

great success

The Port Alfred and Ndlambe

District SPCA were supported

with a big turnout at the

fundraising Bowls Fun Day hosted

by the Kowie Bowls Club in Port

A l f re d .

Twenty teams took part in the

event on Wednesday, October 19.

The main sponsor for the

event was Kowie Toyota, which

was represented by Chris Avis.

Dave Thomas, vice-captain of

the Kowie Bowls Club, welcomed

everyone at the prize-giving,

encouraging all to support the

local SPCA.

“They need a constant source

of income,” said Thomas,

explaining the wide area the Port

Alfred and Ndlambe District

SPCA covers and its need for

assistance to continue its work.

The prizes were sponsored by

various Port Alfred businesses and

community members. An auction

also took place, with Rodney

Austin as the auctioneer bringing

some humour to the festivities.

The overall winner of the day

was the team of Justin Louw,

Ronel Hough and Rodney

Gradwell.

TOTT REPORTER

Tucked away among the rich

coastal forest is Kenton’s best-kept

secret. A retreat from the summer

hustle, The Goat Shed Bush Bistro and

Bar is a secure spot to meet up with

friends for a meal, or bring your family

for a day’s outing.

With a swimming pool, jungle gym

and games room, there’s plenty to keep

the children entertained and active –

though the forest path down to the

Bushmans River might appeal more to

some families.

Owner Matthew Westwood says the

food – bistro style, so casual dining and

a smallish menu – is all freshly made and

“absolutely delicious”.

Pizzas baked in a pizza oven, steaks,

burgers and a range of seasonal dishes

make up the simple but delicious fare.

The Goatshed is famous among

locals for its fish and chips.

“It really is,” Westwood says. “On the

WhatsApp goups, when someone asks

where to get the best fish and chips, they

always recommend ours as the best in

t ow n .”

When it comes to eating, you can sit

inside the rustic dining area with its

quirky retro vibe. Or if the weather’s fine,

(it most often is) you can sit outside on

the lawn, bordered by forest.

The Goat Shed Bush Bistro and Bar is

fully licenced.

It’s open Wednesday to Sunday from

midday to 9pm, unless it’s been booked

for a function. In peak season, The

Goatshed is open seven days a week.

“You can just pitch,” says Westwood,

“but I recommend booking on Fridays

and in season.”

To book a meal, call 082-808-5976.

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goatshedkenton) for specials.

To get there, turn off the R72 opposite

the entrance to Kenton, onto the R343

towards Makhanda. Woodlands

Cottages & Camping and The Goatshed

is less than 2km along the R343 on your

left.

It’s on the grounds of Woodlands

Cottages and Camping and if you decide

to stay there, try before or after the

holiday season.

“The cottages are fully booked for the

h o l i d ay s ,” says Westwood.

RETRO VIBE: Owner Matthew Westwood at The Goat Shed Bush Bistro and

Bar Picture: SUE MACLENNAN

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and you’ve got a winner (provided your

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really!) and a rescue dog called Rover.

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CROQUET CORNER

SCHOOL S P O RT

KOWIE STRIDERS

The finals in the Club

Championships were completed

this week. Congratulations to the

following winners: Jill Pople (open

singles); Phyll Russell (handicap

singles); Anne Prettijohn and

Greta Snaith (open doubles);

Noeline Kirsten and Phyll Russell

(handicap doubles).

Practice for participants in the

upcoming National Croquet

tournament once again took place

on Friday afternoon.

On Saturday after a relaxing

afternoon of social croquet and

bowls, the club members enjoyed

a build-a-burger evening. Thanks

to all the organisers and helpers -

the burgers were delicious and the

company great!

Any people interested in

playing croquet are encouraged to

contact Trevor on 082-202-

2541 or to come down on a

Wednesday and/or Saturday

afternoon to watch.

Port Alfred High School

Junior U13 Cricket vs Shaw Park

– Wednesday 19 October

PAHS won by 36 runs.

Senior Cricket vs Rainbows –

Saturday 22 October

match rained out

EP U13 Cricket – EP Cricket

Capping Ceremony on Friday

2 1 O c t o b e r,

- Ibenati Kondile received his cap

for the EP U13A Cricket team.

Tennis - Results from the 3rd

Wilson series Tournament:

U11 Boys:

3rd - Leo Murray

U10 & U11 Girls:

2nd - Ane Coetzee – silver medal

U14 - 18 Girls:

3rd – Liyabona Xanti - bronze

medal

Senior Tennis Tour to Gqerberha

(21 - 22 October)

Girls vs Collegiate and Boys vs

Alex Rd – Matches rained out.

Girls singles vs Framesby – PA H S

won 6-2

Boys singles vs Framesby – PA H S

won 5-3

8KM RUN

Lithemba Jekana 30:37

Richard Daneel 32:09

Rick Betts 38:17

Andrew Kingon 38:27

Alex Weed 42:58

Sticks Stiglingh 42:58

Mike Nunan 45:30

5KM RUN

Iviwe Rungqu 18:39

Inaso Maneli 22:13

Francois Klopper 23:14

Chris Roberts 23:14

Kamvaletho Mona 25:43

Roy Spavins 29:35

Mike Momberg 39:00

5KM WALK

Floss Howden 53:10

Sue Robertson 53:10

Lesley Futter 53:10

Billy Futter 53:10

3KM RUN

Jonathan Steck 16:30

Avethonwa Matsalo 20:00

Marietjie Robb 20:50

Jo Betts 21:16

Cathy Momberg 25:00

Matthew Steck 25:00

Chrissie Steel-Smith 33:10

3KM WALK

Ray Basson 32:52 (hills)

ALEXANDRIA GOLF CLUB

With the scribe being away last week, this

report will cover the last two weeks. It has

been a busy time for members with a

number of extraordinary events.

Wednesday October 12 saw some

very good golf being played by Brad van

der Riet and Dave Nicoll on 39 and 38

points respectively. Playing together,

along with Owen Putzier, their 3-ball

cleaned up on the day. Hilton Delport

won the jackpot holes, while Pete Andrew

had a 2-club on the 12th.

That Saturday the 3-ball of Dave and

James Nicoll, along with Pete Andrew,

took the honours with 79 alliance points,

with Dave winning the handicap holes.

Owen Putzier and Michelle Walsh

were flown up to play in the SA Club

Champions inter-provincial competition

at the Kyalami Golf Club in Gauteng.

They were representing EP in the men and

wo m e n ’s C Division respectively, having

won the regional play-offs. Owen did

exceptionally well to finish 2nd overall,

wh i l e Michelle finished 10th. Both can be

very proud of themselves.

Last Wednesday Leon Naude found

some welcome form to lead his 4-ball to a

win, scoring 37 individual points. Once

again Dave Nicoll was in the mix with 36

points, while Brad van der Riet and Dave

Woods rounded out the 4-ball. Leon also

won the handicap holes.

On Saturday the Club hosted the Port

Alfred Lion’s Club Golf Day with a decent

field. AJ Scheepers and Andrew White

were winners on the day on 44 points.

The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club

hosted the Annual Kelly Foursomes interclub

competition on Saturday and

Sunday. The two Alexandria teams did

very well, winning the C Division, thereby

gaining promotion for next year, and

coming third in the D Division.

KENTON GOLF BROTHERHOOD

Tuesday October 18

Cool and overcast weather with a light

westerly wind saw 36 entrants into the

early morning draw to play in nine 4-balls

to contest a Stableford Alliance 2-scoresto-count

on the par threes and fours and

all 4-to-count on the par fives, with a

GOLF W E E K LY

bonus for a “s a n dy ”, a par from a bunker.

The sun shone through as the morning

progressed to see Tony Halse, Peter Reed,

Matt Chadwick and Brian Shirley sail in

on 92 points to claim first place. Neil

Loundar, Bob Shaw, Bryan Robinson and

Keith Rugg were second on 90 points.

Visitor Dave Law, Phillip van der Byl,

Mike Krige and Lindy Krige struggled to

post 75 points and ensure no challengers

for the Hamer & Sukkel.

Ross Grainger birdied the par three

8th; Mike Krige birdied the par three 6th;

but Bob Shaw, sensing an opportunity

with a carryover pool to play for, birdied

both the par three 6th and the par three

11th to take the 2-club spoils for his

c ove y.

Friday October 21

There were grey skies but a promise of

brighter horizons saw 34 entrants p l ay i n g

an Alliance Stableford 2-scores-to-count

with a bonus point for everyone in the

covey scoring 3 points or better and any

“s a n dy s ”, a par from a bunker.

Matt Chadwick, Mike Stadler, Fanie Smit

and Paul Fryer tied for first place with

Richard Farndell, Andy Manson, Keith

Rugg and John Abbott on 87 points, both

coveys rueing missed opportunities.

Berny Loggenberg, Russell Warren

and Jimmy van Rensburg struggled

to post 69 (64+5) points and

recerived the Hamer & Sukkel.

Andy Manson, John Crandon and

Pat Halse all birdied the par three

8th and Tony Halse, keeping up his

2-club momentum of late, birdied

the par three 6th. Pat and Tony,

playing in the same covey, secured

the 2-club pool for their team.

ROYAL PORT ALFRED

GOLF CLUB

October 19

Sponsor: Pick n Pay

Competition: 4 Ball Alliance3

No of Players: 94

Results: 1st: Woolie Wolmerans, Leon

Nell, Andreis Small, Dave Hawkins – 89

2nd: Dave Painting, Andrew Clarke,

Warrick Heny – 84

3rd: Neil Loundar, Nick van der Merwe,

Derek Sinclair, Mark van Rensberg 83

4th: Dave Mullins, Jim Davies, Frans

Kruger, Simon Matthews – 83

Nearest the Pins: 6th: sponsor Fishaways/

Debonairs: Terry Counihan

8th: sponsor Efficient Insure: Ockie

Pieterse

11th: sponsor Bram’s @ the 19th: Trevor

Stotter

13th: sponsor The Firm: Dave Hoets

The Firmest Drive 18th : sponsor The

Firm: Athol Trollip

Nearest for 2 on 1st: sponsor Remax

Kowie: Neal Shaw

October 22: No competition due to

Kelley Foursome Tournament

October 17: 11 players in hot conditions

Results: 1st: Derek van Harmelen, Nic

van der Merwe, John Thomson – 42

Mousehead: Wollie Wolmarans, Mike

Stadler, Neil Shaw – 47

Two Clubs: Ted Baines – 8th, John

Thomson – 11th

Good Scores: Nic van der Merwe – 49

Spar sponsored chicken: Bryan Robinson

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October 20:

17 Players in good weather conditions

1st: John Dell, Stuart Neame, Dudley

Keiser, Derek van Harmelen – 38 points

Moosehead: Eric Segers, Ram Piers, Tim

Shanks, Eugene Erasmus – 43 points

Good Scores: John Arnold, 48, Rick Hill,

49, Ryan Coutts, 47, Stuart Neame, 49,

Dudley Keiser, 49, Patrick O’Kelly 47, Ted

Baines, 47

1820s GOLF

No golf due to Kelly Foursome Tournament

RPAGC LADIES RESULTS

DATE: 18 OCTOBER 2022

Sponsor: RPAGC

Trophy: Gardner Trophy

Competition: Better Ball Medal

No of players: 23

Results: Winner of Gardner Trophy: Trish

Bbarwick and Donne Piguet – 48 points

2nd: Jenny Adair & Heather van

Harmelen also on 48 points c/o

Longest Drive: Hole 12:

21 and Under: Jill Lake

22 onwards: Jan Wale

Nearest the pins:

6th: Jan Wale (sponsored by RPAGC)

8th: Margie Siegers (sponsored by

C a r ra ra )

11th: Angela Trollip (sponsored by Top

Carpets)

13th (nearest for two): Donne Piquet

(sponsored by Carrara)

RPAGC MIXED RESULTS

No golf due to Kelly Foursome Tournament

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CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 30/10/2022

FORM JJJ


NOTICE is hereby given in terms of



a certified copy of Deed of Transfer

No.T55638/1989CTN in favour of

CITHENE VIVIENNE DE BRUYN,

IDENTITY NUMBER 640502 0135 088,

in respect of certain: ERF 579 (PORTION

OF ERF 638) BATHURST, NDLAMBE

LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF

BATHURST, PROVINCE OF THE

EASTERN CAPE, which has been lost or

destroyed.




Deeds at King Williams Town within two


notice.

DATED at PORT ALFRED this 21ST day

of OCTOBER 2022.

GRIESEL & ASSOCIATES

(REF: DEB20/1)

Attorneys for the Applicant

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PORT ALFRED

6170

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FORM JJJ


NOTICE is hereby given in terms of



a certified copy of Deed of Transfer

No.T23939/1993CTN in favour of DEAN

GRANT ORFORD, IDENTITY NUMBER

660823 5146 085, in respect of certain:

ERF 370 PORT ALFRED, NDLAMBE

LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF

BATHURST, PROVINCE OF THE

EASTERN CAPE, which has been lost or

destroyed.






notice.

DATED at PORT ALFRED this 21ST day

of OCTOBER 2022.

GRIESEL & ASSOCIATES

(REF: ORF2/1)

Attorneys for the Applicant

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PORT ALFRED

6170

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Tel: 046 624 2600

NDLAMBE

MUNICIPALITY

PORT ALFRED

TENDER CANCELLATION

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given to all tenderers

who submitted proposals/bid responses

for Tender 145/2022 – SUPPLY AND

DELIVERY OF COMPUTER HARDWARE

& SOFTWARE, as published on

18 August 2022, as follows:

Tender 145/2022 – SUPPLY AND

DELIVERY OF COMPUTER HARDWARE

& SOFTWARE has been cancelled

due to a required amendment notice

not being able to be published in the

opportunity to amend their submissions.

The requirement will be re-advertised in

due course.

NOTICE NUMBER: 192/2022

27 October 2022 ADV R DUMEZWENI

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

FORM JJJ


(Form JJJ added by GNR. 62 of

25 January 2019)

Notice is hereby given in terms



¿

of Transfer Number T22225/1983CTN

passed by Richmond Strand Proprietary

Limited in favour of Gordon Harold

Webster, in respect of certain Erf 536

Boknesstrand, Ndlambe Local

Municipality, Division of Alexandria,

Province of the Eastern Cape, which has

been lost or destroyed.





weeks from the date of the publication of

this notice.

DATED at PORT ALFRED this 20 October

2022

De Jager & Lordan Inc.,

2 Allen Street, Grahamstown, 6139.

Tel: 046-622 2799; Ref: Mr. W. de Jager.

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CONTACT US WITH SPORTS NEWS: (046) 624-4356 or email

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Enjoy family fun at G2C finish

Oldenburgia trail suited for all

Get set for a bumper

weekend of family fun

for the G2C Mountain

Bike challenge from Makhanda

(Grahamstown) to Port Alfred

(the “C”!) on November 6.

This year, organisers the

Makana Residents Association

have collaborated with Get out

and Run, which organises the

fabulous Oldenburgia Trail runs.

On Saturday November 5

Oldenburgia events include

distances to suit all ages and

abilities, from a technical 30km

to a 3km that can be walked.

To enter and for more

information, visit the Get out

and Run website at:

https://getoutandrunec.

wo r d p r e s s . c o m / o l d e n b u r g i a /.

The start and finish for all

Oldenburgia running events

and the packet pick-up for the

G2C Mountain Bike event (2-

4pm) will all take place at PJ

Olivier High School.

At PJ, you can enjoy an allday

market with food and drink

stalls and fun activities for the

children, such as a jumping

castle and face painting.

Businesses and organisations

are invited to take part in the

Corporate Challenge at 2pm,

which will see teams of four

vying for the Bruce Littledesigned

floating trophy. Funds

from this will go directly to LIV

Village Makhanda (See

h t t p s : / / w w w. l iv - v i l l a g e . c o m /

c o m m u n i t i e s / l iv - l u k h a ny i s o / ) .

More fun awaits on Sunday

at the Port Alfred Country Club

finish of the G2C.

The G2C is the Makana

Residents Association’s main

fundraising event of the year,

with 25% of the proceeds going

to the Port Alfred SPCA.

Entries and information for

the ninth Grahamstown to Sea

are available on the website:

h t t p : / / G ra h a m s t ow n 2 s e a . c o . z a .

Apart from giving the cyclists

an exhilarating downhill finish,

the Port Alfred Country Club

offers a safe place for friends

and families to watch the

muddy participants arrive.

There will be a jumping

castle for the children, the Spur

food truck, a coffee stall and the

Country Club bar will be open.

DJ Music and Radio Algoa’s

Neil Bisseker will provide

entertainment.

By bringing these two events

together, the MRA hopes to

create an annual local sporting

festival over the November

weekend that has potential to

attract visitors for multiple

events in the future.

MEDAL WINNERS

Nemato Change A Life gymnasts won medals at the Madiba Cup held in Bloemfontein earlier in

the week. From left are Mike Hlangana, Asekhe Bacela and Thandisiswe Nyanda. Hlangana won

a gold medal for trampoline in the age group 15/16. Bacela also won a gold medal for the

trampoline in the age group of 15/16, and Nyanda won a gold medal for the trampoline in the

age group of 17/21. Other NCAL medal winners included Oyintando Hoyi (silver: trampoline, 10

and under); Izwile Mnqanqeni (bronze: trampoline, 10 and under); Lithemba Hoyi (gold:

trampoline, 9 and 10); Asithandile Bistoli (gold: trampoline, 13/14) and Asive Madyo (gold:

trampoline, 13/14. Picture: SUPPLIED

Zero to G2C

Hero training

p ro g r a m m e

Race week (Week 7: 31 October

to 6 November 2022)

● You may ride easy during the

race week if you are racing on

S u n d ay.

● Don’t do any long strenuous

efforts – all the work is done and

anything you may do this week

will just make you tired.

● Make sure your bike is in good

condition to complete the event.

After all you have done the hard

work and don’t want to be let

d ow n .

● Make sure you eat healthily as

your diet will make a big impact

on your ride. Nutrition is

important. Take something with to

eat during your ride to keep

energy levels topped up.

● Pace yourself during the event

and know your limits.

● Enjoy the challenge, enjoy the

ride!

TOTT CONTRIBUTOR

The second round of the Pick n Pay

Claude Pittaway Round Robin took

place on 22 “Ko b t o b e r ” on East Beach

from the pier to Blacktail Rock.

Walking almost 6km in the rain and

mist for some was long, but this did not

stop our anglers catching nine different

species totalling 137 fish with a weight

Rain no damper on the fishing

of 167.17kg. We had a fantastic

attendance both on the beach and at

the prize-giving afterwards. All our

competitions are catch and release.

Chair Gary du Randt welcomed

new members to the club. It’s also great

to have younger members in the club

now. Nine teams of four anglers make

up the Round Robin competitions.

Biggest in the species were:

Bronze Bream – Mark Coetzee

4.12kg; White Steenbras – Shannen

Kethro 1.65kg; Black Musselcracker –

Warren Bowdler 1.91kg, Blacktail –

Quinton Fick 1.64kg; Dusky Cob –

Deon Marais 3.57kg; Zebra – Faan de

Klerk & Greg Timm 0.69kg; Galjoen –

Bruce Amos 1.28kg; Stone Bream –

Mark Coetzee 1.34kg and an Eeltail

Barbel – Deon Marais 1.39kg.

Top angler for the day was Gary du

Randt with 20.19kg. Top U16 Joshua

Burgess 0.65kg, top U21 Liam Miller

1.61kg, top lady Shannen Kethro

3.72kg, top senior Gary du Randt

20.19kg, top master Deon Marais

8.35kg and top hrand master Rodney

Yendall with 6.25kg.

KENTON BOWLING CLUB

This week we hosted the final

round of the Doris Ford and Les

Clarke competitions between Port

Alfred and Kenton Bowling clubs.

If has been a close fought tussle all

year but in the end it was Kenton

who managed to retain the

trophies. Congratulations to the

Kenton bowlers who competed in

these matches and thanks to our

friends at Port Alfred club who

make these encounters something

we always look forward to.

We also welcomed Allan

Marais, a new member, to the

club this week and he was

presented with his bowls cloth at

tabs in on Wednesday.

The monthly PT Trips

competition took place on Friday

and was won by the team of Ivan

Pachonick, Peter Levey and Bert

Evans. The winners of the various

ends all had smiles on their faces

as they counted their winnings

until the finemaster came around

wanting his slice of their pie.

The whisky draw was won by

Dave Wallace and Kevin Sharp

won the PT Meat Draw. The big

news of the evening though was

that the Joker Draw was won by

Ferdi Bergh. Congratulations to all

the winners of the day.

We closed off with a lovely

bring and braai in the Burnt End.

Thanks go to Neville Emslie for

providing the lovely potato dish

that we enjoyed with our meat.

This coming Saturday is time

for our GBS Trips competition.

The format has changed and we

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ask that our club members please

join in as there will be lots of

prizes at stake.

KOWIE BOWLING CLUB

This week’s bowling activities

began on Tuesday afternoon with

a tabs in competition, sponsored

by “Time 4 Biltong”. Much to the

delight of the team that selected

the tabs teams, most of the games

were closely contested with the

small shot differences ultimately

deciding who was going to be

nibbling on biltong for the week.

The winning (snacking) team

was led by Lester Scriven and his

team of Gary Everton, Peter Ford

and Gerald Mills.

Wednesday morning saw our

greens being flooded by a bunch

of enthusiastic animal lovers,

playing in the annual Kowie Club

SPCA fun day competetion, where

20 teams competed for some well

sponsored prizes. Each team

played three games of 15 ends,

with a total of 8 points available

for each game. Two games were

played in the morning session and

the final game was played after the

lunch break.

After 45 ends, the points were

tallied, and light snacks were

served to all the participants

where the winners were

announced.

SNACKING TEAM: The winners of the ‘Time 4 Biltong

vouchers Gerald Mills, Peter Ford, Lester Scriven and Gary

Everton. Picture: SUPPLIED

In fourth place was Ruth Low

and her team from Kenton. In third

spot was Dave West’s side, also

from Kenton. The second spot was

clinched by Brian McLean’s team

from Port Alfred. The winners of

the day was Rodney Gradwell and

his team of Justin Louw and Ronel

Hough, all from Kowie.

A huge hamper of yummy stuff

was raffled, and was won by

Margaret Stegmann. All the

proceeds from the raffle were

donated to the SPCA, as was the

proceeds made from the “Spider”

competition which was held just

after the lunch break.

To generate further funds,

there were a number of items

auctioned off by our bowls

auctioneer, Rodney Austin from

Ke n t o n .

At the end of the day a lot of

fun was had by all and a huge

amount of money was raised for a

worthy cause. A note worth

mentioning was that every team

that entered, went home with

some sort of a prize.

After prizegiving, there were a

lot of thank you’s to be done, so

Dave Thomas did the necessary.

The following people were

thanked:

Forbes Coutts from the SPCA

for organising all the prizes. Chris

Avis from Kowie Toyota for being

the main sponsor for the day. The

tournament directors, Judy and

Jonty Alexander, together with

Margie Thomas, who got the

whole competition to “wo r k ”. All

the ladies that worked tirelessly in

the kitchen the whole day for all

the tea/coffee/lunch/snacks etc.

Denny Richardson, the assistant

greenkeeper and his team for

preparing the greens for the day.

Andrew Meyer and his crew for

keeping everyone hydrated

before, during, and ESPECIALLY

after the competition. Lastly, Dave

thanked everyone for

participanting and supporting

such a worthy cause.

As usual, Thursday was tabs in,

and the winning team of the day

was Jack Wiid, and his team of

Peter Ford, Rob Turner and Peter

Smith.

At Saturday afternoon’s tabs in

competetion, we welcomed two

well known characters, Quentin

Hogge from King William’s Town

B.C. and Ted Keenan, the Daily

Dispatch journalist from Nahoon

B.C. Interestingly enough, both

visitors felt quite at home on the

heavy greens after the rain on

Friday night as these were a norm

at their respective clubs back

home. Needless to say, both of

them had a good day at the office.

The winners of Saturday's tabs

in competition was our newly

selected Eastern Province

representative, Jackie Kriel, and

her team of Bugs Wilmot and Ted

Keenan from Nahoon.

PORT ALFRED BOWLING

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Hein Strombeck, Gavin Dixon,

Stuart McDougall and Brian

McLean set off this last Friday to

play in King Bowling Club Classic.

Brian is a former member of the

club.

The foursome were sponsored

for their stay in a guest house a

hop, jump and a skip away from

the bowling club. At the end of

day one, the team lay fourth in the

log after winning both their

games.

Sunday saw them lose their

first game to a strong Comrades

BC side skipped by Johnny Grant

which also included Vernon

Boucher. In their final game on

Sunday they came up against the

same side from the Queenstown

BC who they had thrashed on

Saturday and Queenstown were

clearly looking for revenge.

In a tight game, the Port Alfred

team were lying sixth, only for

their skip to draw a magnificent

shot to win the end. There was no

stopping Queenstown from there

on. Otherwise it was en enjoyable

classic.

Last week the final round of

the Doris Ford (women) and Les

Clarke competition against Kenton

in Kenton was played with Kenton

walking away with the honours.

The only men’s sides to win were

skipped by Hein and Grumpy

Enslin while both the ladies’ teams

went down. Well done to Kenton.

The final of the mixed drawn

fours was played last week

between Jenny Frost (skip), Peter

Wansell, Julie Sluziuk and Ilse

Strombeck against Ron Orford,

Noelene Kirsten, Christo Hatrtingh

and Anna Strombeck with Jenny

and her players crowned the

champs. Well done all.

Coming up this Saturday is the

Kenton GBS- sponsored mixed

trips with former Port Alfred

president Trevor Frost pleading for

support from club members.

Well done to all the players

from Eastern Areas who are to

represent Eastern Province.

Talk 27 October 2022

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