As diverse as the district • July 2015 - October 2015 • 21st Edition • Complimentary Sarah Baartman News Executive Mayor Kekana tables R145.4 million budget for 2015/16 at a Council meeting, held on the 27th of May, Ward Committees, Imbizo’s and Outreaches as well HIV/Aids plan,” she described. “The District Municipality has commenced with the Executive Mayor of the Sarah Baartman as the capacitation of councillors. the construction of the Sanddrif Fire Station, in District Municipality, Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana, Executive Mayor Kekana also said that R28.4 the Koukamma Local Municipality. An amount of tabled a Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure “An amount of R1.1 million has been set million has been set aside for infrastructure R2.2 million has been included in the budget for Framework (MTREF) of R145.4 million for the aside for Special Programmes. These include development projects – with R17.9 million having the new financial year to complete this project,” 2015/16 Financial Year. women empowerment, youth development, been allocated to District fire services. Of this she said. supporting people with disabilities as amount, R4.5 million will be distributed to local Executive Mayor Kekana said that the budget well as the implementation of the District’s municipalities. While it has completed the Fire actually reflected an 11% decrease from the continues on page 2 ... R162.8 million budget, which Council approved for the 2014/15 financial year.

“The decrease is mainly due to a reduction in conditional grants,” she explained, adding that the budget was “more than a mere balancing of available revenue to meet expenditure needs”.

She said that the budget is expected to meet the growth objectives of the District Municipality, which included infrastructure development, economic development, community services, capacity building and support and institutional development.

Thus, an amount of R55.7 million has been allocated to Infrastructure Development and Planning; around R45.9 million towards Finance and Corporate Services; R15.1 million to Economic Development; around R18 million to the Office of the Mayor, while the Office of the Municipal Manager received around R9.7 million.

According to the Executive Mayor, the budget for the offices of the Mayor and Municipal Manager includes the budget for the Speaker, Mayoral Committee as well as Councillors. RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT… Executive Mayor of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana, addresses residents in , “Included in this budget, are amounts set aside in the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, during a follow up visit by the of the , . The visit was meant to give local residents feedback on the issues raised during the Premier’s Exco outreach in April. Read the story on page 6. for the Moral Regeneration Campaign, training of

Premier Masualle makes maiden Exco Outreach to Sarah Baartman District Municipality

Eastern Cape Premier, Phumulo Masualle, led his Executive Council issues raised by community members during the last outreach held (Exco) on an outreach programme to the Sarah Baartman District in the Makana Local Municipality in 2013, and that it is within Municipality, which took place between the 15th and 17th of April. government’s responsibility to respond to the matters at hand.

The Premier himself visited Somerset East and Cookhouse, in “As government, we want to work in partnership with the the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, and in the communities. We are here to assess the impact of government , where he met with local residents and projects and to establish how exactly you feel about the things we stakeholders, while several members of his cabinet, together with are doing,” the Premier told residents at the Somerset East Youth Sarah Baartman District Municipality Portfolio Councillors, visited Centre during a community engagement session. communities in , in the Makana Local Municipality; , in the Ikwezi Local Municipality; Moses Mabida, in the Accompanying Premier Masualle at the Somerset East outreach was Valley Local Municipality, and Uitkyk, in the Kou- the Executive Mayor of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, kamma Local Municipality. Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana; Speaker of the Sarah Baartman District FACT FINDING MISSION… Eastern Cape Premier, Phumulo Masualle, Municipality, Deon de Vos; MEC for Human Settlements, Helen led his Executive Council (Exco) on an outreach programme to the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. He said that the event was about monitoring response to the various Sauls-August; MEC for Education, Mandla Makupula; MEC for Health, continues on page 2 ... SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 1 A BUDGET FOR DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT… On the 27th of May, the Executive Mayor of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana, tabled Sarah Baartman District Business a Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) of R145.4 million for the 2015/16 Financial Year before Council. She Development Forum launched said that the budget is expected to meet the growth objectives of the District Municipality, which Economic development in the Sarah Baartman included infrastructure development, District Municipality received an additional economic development, community services, capacity building boost on the 12th of June, when the District and support and institutional officially launched its Business Development development. Forum during a breakfast session at the Cape St Francis Resort, in , in the Kouga Local Municipality.

Intended to be a platform for fostering collaborations and partnership with the private sector, the forum’s launch also saw the election of its Chairperson and District Leadership Group (DLG), whose roles would be to engage and build relations with District business owners, Executive Mayor Kekana entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.

tables R145.4 million budget “The aim of this programme is to encourage for 2015/16 dialogue, to promote initiatives that will increase regional and local economic growth and ... continues from page 1 development, and create jobs at a considerable FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT… The newly-elected leadership of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality's Business Development Forum. Standing scale through mobilising the participation of second from left to right are Noluthando Kwatsha (Blue Crane Route Local Municipality); Shelvin Grootboom (Kou-Kamma Local Municipality); Chairperson, Station, in the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, District Development Agency. Tourism promotion Ernest Sukmla (Kouga Local Municipality); Denron Koetaan (Ikwezi Local Municipality) and Mzimkhulu Mabutsana (Ndlambe Local Municipality). Flanking the District Municipality has budgeted R4.8 and development, has been allocated an amount the local private sector,” Sarah Baartman District them are Director for Economic Development in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Pumelelo Kate, (extreme left) and Sarah Baartman District Municipality Portfolio Councillor for Local Economic Development, Noel O’Connel, (extreme right). million this financial year to see the completion of R6.3 million. These include Local Tourism Municipality Portfolio Councillor for Local of the Bushman’s River Mouth Fire Station in the Offices, tourism infrastructure investment in Local Economic Development, Noel O’Connel, said in growth and development objectives.” “These projects, referred to as catalytic “Only by working together with our partners in Ndlambe Local Municipality. Municipalities and tourism sector development his opening address at the event. business ventures, are designed to business can we achieve meaningful growth. support,” the Executive Mayor said. Speaking to Sarah Baartman News after the have an impact on the problems we have This forum, therefore, creates engagement Executive Mayor Kekana said that the Ndlambe “The work of the Forum will be driven by one event, Director for Economic Development in the in the country as it would involve through which we are able to pursue projects Local Municipality will also support the project She said that the District Municipality has fundamental goal; local private sector driven Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Pumelelo national government and all the relevant together,” Kate said. with R1.8 million. earmarked R2 million for Small, Medium and Micro job creation. As the District municipality and Kate, said that the forum, which has the backing sector departments to ensure that it gets Enterprises, while R1.5 million has been allocated its nine local municipalities have undertaken of the municipality and the National Department implemented and receives the attention it A rigorous voting session at the end of the day She said that the Paterson Integrated Emergency for the Agricultural Mentorship programme. to partner with the private sector and endorse of Co-operative Governance and Traditional deserves.” saw the election of Ernest Sukmla as the forum’s Centre, in the Sundays River Valley Local R1 million will be spent on Local Economic the process, we hope that this collective would Affairs, intends to have a tremendous impact first Chairperson. He will be assisted by the new Premier Masualle makes maiden Exco Outreach Municipality, will also be receiving around R13 Development initiatives. achieve a positive milestone to accelerate on local communities, especially when it comes Kate also stated that the municipality’s mandate DLG leadership, whose members are Noluthando to Sarah Baartman District Municipality million and fire equipment worth R800 000. The local economic growth and employment to projects and programmes that are meant to would be to ensure that development continues Kwatsha, Shelvin Grootboom, Denron Koetaan municipality will also receive R1.5 million from As for the revenue for the 2015/2016 Financial creation, in order to contribute to national address unemployment. in the District. and Mzimkhulu Mabutsana. ... continues from page 1 the District for the continuation of the project to Year, she announced that R21.8 million and R58.9 standardise fire hydrants. million will be received from the Equitable Share Pumza Dyantyi; Blue Crane Route Local Municipality said that government has the responsibility to IIPROJEKTHI ezimbini zokunikezelwa ukuqinisekisa ukuba ufumana ixabiso ngemali of National Revenue and the Levy Replacement Mayor, Marjorie Scott, as well as stakeholders and deliver to the people with the goal of making the kwezindlu kuMasipala weNgingqi iSarah ayifakayo. The Executive Mayor also announced the Grant respectively - which represents a 3% and municipal officials. municipality, District and ultimately the Country, Baartman zichongwe njengeziphume phambili completion of the Jansenville Water Treatment 2.4% decrease from the previous financial year. better for all. IiProjekthi zeZindlu liSebe lezokuHlaliswa koLuntu kwiPhondo Bonke amaphumeleleyo ephondweni baza Works, in the Ikwezi Local Municipality, and the Premier Masualle said that priority had been given leMpuma Kapa kunyaka-mali ka2014/2015 kunikwa ithuba lokuba bakhuphisane namanye Nieu-Bethesda Water Treatment Works in the The Executive Mayor said that Conditional Grant to the Sarah Baartman District Municipality during As with the session in Somerset East, Humansdorp kwezesithandathu iiGovan Mbeki Awards amaphondo kuzwelonke – nto ezakudala Camdeboo Local Municipality. funding will amount to R6 million, while interest the programme’s planning, and that the decision resident were also given the opportunity to raise eSarah Baartman nebezibanjelwe eMthatha ngomhla we3 ukhuphiswano oluphilileyo phakathi and accumulated surplus will amount to R10.6 was mainly due to fulfilling the promises made at their plights with the biggest being unemployment, kuTshazimpunzi. kwamaphondo nto leyo eyakuqinisekisa ukuba She said that due to the high risk of disasters in the million and R39.8 million respectively. the previous Exco Outreach. health concerns, infrastructure delays and lack of kuphucuka ubomi bezigidi zabemi boMzantsi District, around R5 million had been allocated to proper housing. ziphumelele iiGovan Ngeli lixa iKroonvale 455 housing project Afrika. two projects focussing on Disaster Risk Assessment “The financial position of the Sarah Baartman “Continuous interaction with the community is eGraaff Reinet kuMasipala waseKhaya and Disaster Risk Reduction. District Municipality is still strong, although it has necessary to establish what their concerns are and Among the key concerns raised by residents was eCamdeboo iphume kwindawo yesibini, Ukwathe, bekuyakuba kuhle ukuba IiProjekthi a weak revenue base,” Executive Mayor Kekana how we can respond to the issues facing them,” he insufficient transport for learners to and from Mbeki Awards kwiBest Informal Settlement Upgraded ze-Alternative Building Technology (ABT) “An amount of R1 million has been allocated for the remarked. said. school. category, iMayfield 1000 housing project beziya kukhuphisana kwezonyaka ozayo ii- eseGrahamstown Extension 10, kuMasipala awards. Issues raised by residents included access to MEC Makupula acknowledged that the current The Premier assured residents that all comments waseKhaya eMakana, iphume kwindawo education, health and high unemployment. transport arrangement catered for just more than and queries were recorded during the outreach and yokuqala kwi-Best Integrated Residential U-MEC Sauls-August ubothulele umnqwazi 5 200 learners, whilst more than 6 000 learners that feedback would be given once all matters had Development Programme. abo baphumeleleyo wamelela ukuba kuphele Addressing a packed Humansdorp Community Hall were in need of transport to and from their schools. been investigated. urhwaphilizo kunikezelo ngezindlu. Udomboze on the 17th of April, Premier Masualle said that it Ezi awards, nebezinikezelwa nguSekela- abo babandakanyekayo ukuba baqinisekise is important that many communities reap benefits MEC Sauls-August addressed questions around Mphathiswa weSebe lezokuHlaliswa ukuba bonke abantu bafumana izindlu yaye from the Exco Outreach, and take advantage of the RDP housing in the Kouga area and said that more koLuntu uZoe Kota-Fredericks kunye MEC banokhuseleko nokonwaba. services presented by government. homes would be built this year. She said that a lack weli Sebe ePhondweni uHelen Sauls- of bulk infrastructure had delayed the building of August, bephakamisa iiprojekthi ababona “Siyavuya ukuba lapha ngempumelelo At this event, he was accompanied by Executive houses but that this was being addressed through zihamba ngandlela-nye nenqanaba leSebe yeMayfield enguPhase I and 2 projects,“ kutsho Mayor Kekana, MEC’s Sauls-August and Makupula, as additional funding secured for Kouga through her ngokomgangatho wezindlu ezakhiwa zinikwe uSodolophu woMasipala waseKhaya iMakana well as former Kouga Local Municipality Mayor, Booi department. abantu bephondo leMpuma Kapa. uZamuxolo Peter kwiintatheli emva kwale Koerat. mpumelelo. The MEC gave residents the assurance that the Zathiywa ngoGovan Mbeki ngoka 2006 ngenxa ADDRESSING Premier Masualle stated that events like these beneficiary lists of projects would be carefully CHALLENGES… yendima ayidlalileyo kulwakhiwo lwesizwe Uthe nangona umasipala wakhe “ubuqhwalela” Eastern Cape MEC help to identify problems and possible solutions managed and that Council would be expected to for Cooperative esiphakamisa ukulingana. ujonge ukuyandisa le projekthi yezindlu. to ensure communities receive the best quality of sign off on all beneficiary lists. Governance and Traditional Affairs, services from government. Fikile Xasa, makes “Sigqithile kumcimbi wokujonga amanani, “Emva kwayo yonke imiceli-mngeni lo masipala “Priority will be given to senior citizens and only I, as a point during the ngoku sijonga umgangatho, “ utshilo uSekela- ogqithe kuyo, sibona le-award njengesalathiso Premier’s Exco With the event falling in line with the 60th the MEC, will deal with prioritisation in order to root Outreach in Mphathiswa uKota-Fredericks kulo msitho. sokuba akuyiyo yonke into engahambi kakuhle anniversary of the Freedom Charter, Masualle out any possible attempts at corruption,” she said. Cookhouse. Uthe urhulumente kungokunje ufuna njengokuba amaziko eendaba ebona njalo. “

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 2 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 3 Sarah Baartman District Sarah Baartman Distriksmunisipaliteit EDITORIAL PAGE Municipality hosts Records ontvang toekenning van Ouditeur-generaal Tydens die Oos Kaapse Premier, Phumulo Masualle, se EXCO uitreikingsveldtog vanaf die 15de tot en met die Management Workshop 17de April, het die Nasionale Ouditeur-Generaal van Suid-Afrika, Thembekile Kimi Makwetu, die Sarah Baartman Distriksmunisipaliteit vereer met 'n toekenning vir hul Skoon Ouditeursverslag vir die 2013/2014 finansiële jaar. The Sarah Baartman District Municipality in April hosted a one-day Records Management Workshop for Mayor's Message Editor’s its councillors and administration staff. Die Munisipaliteit werk tans hard om hierdie uitmuntende mylpaal te volhou. Dear readers of Sarah Baartman News the financial position of the Sarah Baartman District Records management is a process for ensuring the proper creation, maintenance, use and disposal of Municipality is still strong and I believe that through Opinion records to achieve efficient, transparent and accountable governance. As a District Municipality we are being led by the the application of sound financial management vision of a new society outlined by the Freedom principles, the District will remain financially viable Dear readers The workshop, which was administered by Johan van Zyl from the Archives Repository, aimed Charter and our agenda is most certainly one of and that sustainable municipal services will continue fundamental socio-economic transformation and to be provided economically and equitably. In terms I often wonder if everyone is as overwhelmed to empower attendees with skills such as the ability to use the municipality’s filing system and allocating redress. Among other things, it requires us to focus of sources of income, the District Municipality is as I am on a daily basis by the amount of bad file reference numbers to documentation as well as ensuring that all staff members are conversant with on ensuring improvement in the quality of services totally dependent on grant funding from National news being reported on most media platforms. the proper registry procedures to enable them to support the Registry to function properly. we provide through investment in repairs and Treasury and interest earnings in order to finance its It is partly the reason why I avoid reporting bad news in this publication as there is already too maintenance of our current infrastructure. It is also operations. little good news being aired and consumed. I find of utmost importance to ensure that our employees myself avoiding newspapers and certain social serve the communities of the District with honesty … uMasipala weNgingqi yeSarah Baartman media outlets as it just leaves me disheartened. and diligence at all times. uthe thaca phezulu kwetafile i-operating akhoyo ekuhlaleni, baqhube uqeqesho oluza The recent Panayiotou debacle is a case in budget engange (R145.4 million) yezigidi kubanika izakhono, bathelekise futhi babelane point. In the midst of all of this hype around her NjengoMasipala weNgingqi, sikhokelwa zeerandi… ubume bezimali bukaMasipala ngonikezelo ngeenkonzo bekwazuza kumacebo murder, I spent a couple of days in hospital with ngumbono wobomi obutsha obuchazwe weSarah Baartman buseluqilima yaye olawulo namalungiselelo eNgingqi. my youngest son, for the third time in as many ngokucacileyo kwi-Freedom Charter yaye ndiyakholwa ukuba ngokusebenzisa iinkqubo months. Apart from missing my better half and i-agenda yethu ijonge ngqo ukwenza inguqu ezichanekileyo zolawulo lwezimali, le ngingqi Met betrekking tot ons Geïntegreerde my other little boy, and being seriously sleep RECORDS MANAGEMENT CRUCIAL IN ebonakalayo ekuhlaleni nakuqoqosho isaya kuhlala imi kakuhle ngokwasezimalini Ontwikkelingsplan (IDP), het ons dit ‘n prioriteit BACK TO SCHOOL… Sarah Baartman District GOVERNANCE… Johan van Zyl, from the Port deprived, my body was sore from sleeping on Municipality staff being taught the basics of ngendlela yokubuyekeza. . Among oko kwenze ukuba unikezelo lwethu Elizabeth Archives Repository, explaining the gemaak om plaaslike munisipaliteite by te staan met something similar to a lazy-boy for four nights records management in April. finer details of records management. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT… From left to right: Municipal Manager of the Sarah Baartman District other things, isinyanzelisa ukuba sibe ngeenkonzo singumasipala luqhubekeke Municipality, Ted Pillay; Executive Mayor of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Khunjuzwa Eunice gespesialiseerde ondersteuningskema en om beter in a row. To say it wasn’t much fun, is a huge Kekana, and the National Auditor General, Thembekile Kimi Makwetu. nomgqwalasela ekuphuculeni nasekwenzeni ngobuchule nangokulinganayo. vennootskappe met Sektor-departemente te skep understatement. ngcono iinkonzo esizithumelayo ngokufaka rakende dienslewerings uitdagings. Ons het onself imali yokuphucula ezo zinto sizilungisayo Soos genoem op die voorblad, het die Sarah ook daartoe verbind om tegniese ondersteuning To add insult to injury, we were discharged only nokujonga kakuhle amaziko ezinto ezikhoyo. Baartman Distriksmunisipaliteit ‘n operasionele te bied met betrekking tot behaalbaarheidstudies, to find that my car battery died and needed to begroting van R145.4-miljoen vir die 2015/2016 befondsing vir die herstel van infrastruktuur District Fire and Disaster Management be replaced and that someone had damaged my As ‘n Distriksmunisipaliteit word ons gelei deur die finansiële jaar ter tafel gelê. Danksy die in plaaslike munisipaliteite te beïnvloed, die car while parked at the hospital. Before losing visie en vereistes soos uitgelê in die Vryheidsmanifes, implementering van ‘n gesonde finansiële implementering van kapasiteitsbouende-programme, all hope, I found a little hand-written note on en is ons agenda gegrond op sosio-ekonomiese bestuursmodel, glo ek dat die Distrik finansieel symposium a success bestudering van samestellende dienste en die invloed the windscreen. In disbelief I read the note from transformasie en regstelling. Dus, word daar van lewensvatbaar sal bly en dat volhoubare munisipale op die Distrik se strategiese inisiatiewe. David Lees, from Bathurst, admitting to having ons verwag om te fokus op die verbetering van dienste sal voortgaan. bumped my car by accident. I want to take this dienslewering deur middel van beleggings in die bou I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the opportunity to thank David for leaving his details. The Sarah Baartman District Municipality held a battled to deliver sustainable fire services. en herstel van huidige infrastuktuur. We have also welcomed a number of new interns members of the Mayoral Committee and the Budget It meant more to me than you might realise and three-day fire symposium at the Cape St Francis from the District into our institution. I would like to Steering Committee for providing the necessary in the grand scheme of things, it restored my faith Resort, in St Francis Bay, in the Kouga Local He said that the public should be educated on Achieving better value for money in public welcome all of them and encourage them to make political oversight during the budgeting process. I in mankind. The timing was perfect, it reminded Municipality, which began on the 6th of May, fire prevention, especially within the informal service delivery depends on rigorous financial the most of this golden opportunity to learn and also want to thank the Municipal Manager and the me to never take things for granted and that to discuss ways to improve fire services and settlements, as they make use of candles for light management, effective systems and an unrelenting grow as an individual. Directors as well as the officials who have played every dark cloud, really does have a silver lining. community safety within the District. and open fires and paraffin stoves for cooking, fight against corruption. I urge each and every an important role in the compilation of the IDP and posing a serious fire risk. citizen to take responsibility and report corruption Siqeshe uninzi lwee-interns ezintsha eziphuma the budget. As the saying goes, “Together we can do My wish for every reader on this freezing winter’s In his speech, on the opening day of the whenever it is encountered. Refer to page 9 for more kule ngingqi sileli ziko. Ndithatha eli thuba more!” day, is to find that silver lining and look ahead at symposium, Sarah Baartman District Municipality “The use of highly combustible materials and the information about how to go about this. ke ukuzamkela ndikwazikhuthaza ukuba the future instead of dwelling in the past. In this Municipal Manager, Ted Pillay, told delegates from proximity of structures heighten the risk of fires in zilisebenzise ngokukodwa eli cham ukufunda Ndithanda ukudlulisa umbulelo ongazenzisiyo edition we have covered the latest on the sporting the Sarah Baartman District’s local municipalities these areas,” Khangale presented. Ukufumana umvuzo ongcono ngoko ukuze zizikhulise njengeziqu. kumalungu eMayoral Committee kunye front in the District, an update on demarcation of that improving local fire services could prevent sikunikezela njengeenkonzo kuluntu jikelele naweBudget Steering Committee ngokunika local municipalities and various other good news serious injuries and save the lives of many He added that people need to be informed about kuxhomekeke kakhulu kulawulo lwezimali Ons het ook onlangs 'n nuwe groep gegradueerde lo masipala ulwazi oluyimfuneko lokubona stories. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we residents. the correct fire emergency contact details, as well olungcono, iinkqubo ezichanekileyo nomlo studente verwelkom in ons internskap-program. Ek phambili ngokwezopolitiko ngexesha le nkqubo enjoyed compiling this edition. as educated on what to do in the event of a fire ngamandla norhwaphilizo. Ndicela abahlali moedig hulle aan om hierdie goue geleentheid te yale budget. Njengokuba intetho isitsho, The event was also attended by disaster emergency. nganye nganye ukuba bathathe uxanduva gebruik om as individue te groei. “Sisonke singenza ngcono!” Keep warm and take care until next time…. lokuba baluchaze urhwaphilizo naphina apho management representatives from the Eastern Cape provincial government as well as national Khangale explained the purpose of the White ABOVE LEFT: FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS… Delegates at the District Fire symposium. luthe lwathi cakatha khona. Tyhila kukhasi With respect to our Integrated Development Laastens wil ek ook die lede van die departments and other stakeholders. Paper as “setting out a vision for the fire service of 9 ukufumana ulwazi olungcono ngendlela Planning (IDP) interventions, it is our intention Burgemeesterskommittee en Begrotingskommitee ABOVE RIGHT: PREPARED FOR DISASTERS… Sarah Baartman District Municipality Municipal Manager, the future and outlines the strategy for achieving Ted Pillay, told delegates from the Sarah Baartman District’s local municipalities that improving local fire onokwenza ngayo oko. to continue to assist local municipalities with bedank vir hulle toesig tydens die samestelling van services could prevent serious injuries and save the lives of many residents. Pillay challenged delegates from local that vision going forward.” specialised support and partner with Sector die begroting. Soos daar in die gesegde gesê word, municipalities to share knowledge and experiences Om egter waarde vir geld te bied, moet streng Departments to deal with service delivery and “Saam kan ons meer doen”. "Pillay challenged delegates from local municipalities finansiële bestuur, effektiewe stelsels en uitwissing institutional challenges. Furthermore, we aim with regards to successfully addressing the “In essence, this White Paper provides a van korrupsie ten alle tye geld. Juis hieroor, to provide technical support and assistance with management of disasters. comprehensive framework for understanding the to share knowledge and experiences with regards to moedig ek elke inwoner van hierdie Distrik aan, feasibility studies; leverage funding for local service philosophy and approach, in the delivery of fire successfully addressing the management of disasters.” Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana A presentation by Moses Khangale, Senior Manager services in the country,” he added. om verantwoordelikheid te neem en gevalle van infrastructure of local municipalities; implement Executive Mayor korrupsie aan te meld. Bladsy nege bied meer capacity building programmes; explore and embark SARAH BAARTMAN District Municipality of Fire Services Coordination at the National Financial Officer, Danie de Lange, also addressed 2009 Sarah Baartman District Municipality inligting hieroor. on shared service arrangements; and leverage on Disaster Management Centre in the Department Another speaker, Advocate Graham Richards, spoke the delegates on the Funding of Fire Services in Fire Functionality Assessment. District strategic initiatives. WRITE TO US Lynne Niemann, Sarah Baartman News, Sarah Baartman District Municipality of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, about the Municipal Structures Act Relating to Fire the District. As mentioned on the front page of this edition, the [email protected] gave an overview of the draft White Paper on fire Services and its impact on local government. A Fire Fighting Capabilities research document was Sarah Baartman District Municipality has tabled …kuziinjongo zethu ukuba siqhubekeke services. The day concluded with Khangale speaking about also handed over to the Kouga Local Municipality. an operating budget of R145.4 million. The main sincedisa oomasipala basekhaya ngenkxaso Managing Director: Graeme Lund He was followed by Luke Radebe, Editorial Director: Graeme Lund the Funding of Fire Services in , challenges experienced during the compilation of ekhethekileyo nokuthi sibambisane namaziko He began his presentation by outlining the fire from the National Department of Agriculture, Printed by: CTP Produced by Ludla Publishing showing the challenges and opportunities. On the third day, delegates discussed the the budget for the 2015/2016 financial year include amaSebe ajongene nokuthungelwa is published by the Designed By: Ricochet Publishing risks within South Africa – with implications on Forestry and Fisheries in , who spoke Amathole District Municipality’s Perspective and the ongoing difficulties in the country’s economy; kweenkonzo kuluntu kunye nemiceli- Sarah Baartman Art Director: Nadine Lombard Contributors: Lynne Niemann, Nceba the Sarah Baartman District, where the risk of fire about proposed amendments to the National The second day of the symposium, which was Performing of the Fire Services Model document, the need to reprioritise projects and expenditure mngeni ejamelene neli ziko. Furthermore, District Municipality Dladla, Graeme Lund, Tai Chishakwe, is ever-present. Veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA) and the role on the 7th of May, saw further discussions on and encouraging public and private partnerships. within the existing resource envelope given the sikwajonge ukunikezela ngoncedo kuqeqesho Disclaimer: Charl Bosch, GCIS, Tiani Marais of local municipalities in the implementation issues such as procedures for aerial support in cash flow realities; increased electricity costs olukhethekileyo ngokunjalo noncedo lwe- The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Sarah Baartman News, the editor Khangale said that according to Stats SA, 2241 of the Act. firefighting; the role of Eastern Cape Provincial The three-day symposium was sponsored by that continue to exceed consumer inflation; and feasibility studies; ukwenza ukuba bazuze and publisher. 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SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 4 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 5 Sarah Baartman District Municipality ISarah Baartman iyavela signs agreement with Santam kwiinjongo zikaMEC The Sarah Baartman District Municipality entered Stage 5 Qoboshiyane zophuhliso into a three-year co-operation agreement with The exchange of information regarding flood-line banking group, Santam, during a council meeting information, policies, strategies and service delivery lolimo held on the 27th of May. challenges experienced by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality; Divided into four key performance areas - UMASIPALA weNgingqi yeSarah Baartman kuMasipala waseKhaya eKoukamma iza kuxhaswa Institutional Arrangements, Risk Assessment, Stage 6 uvela amatyeli aliqela kwiNtetho yePolisi nge-R6, 5 m oku kubandakanya ukuphuculwa Risk and Recovery and Risk Reduction, the The exploration of opportunities and possibilities to kaMphathiswa wezoPhuhliso lwamaPhandle kwendawo yokukhenkcezisa kunye neyokupakisha agreement consists out of seven stages, which both allow for effective response regarding the “Business- nokuGuqulwa kwezoLimo uMlibo Qoboshiyane, naleyo yezinto ezikhoyo kwindawo yolimo parties are expected to adhere to. These include the Adopt-a-Municipality” initiative; and ebizwa “njengeNamandla, eNokulingana nokukhuliswa kweziqhamo oko kuxhalisa ama 864 following: neyokuQhubekela phambili kwamaKhaya inika abantu, “ kubeka okaQoboshiyane. Stage 7 ukhuseleko lokutya kumntu wonke” ebeyenza Stage 1 To ensure the effective roll-out of Flood and Fire Risk kwiNdlu yoWiso-Qingqo Mithetho kwiPhondo Uthe ibhajethi engange R 10,7 m ibekelwe bucala Fostering close relationships to share and inform Management programmes, as well as the provision leMpuma Kapa ngonyanga yoKwindla. ukuze iqinisekise ukuqhutywa kweeprojekthi each other on specific “adoption” initiatives; of regular quarterly reports to the Advisory Forum zokukhathalelwa kwemihlaba kwingingqi on progress. Ethetha ngeFood Security kwiingingqi zephondo zontandathu. Stage 2 ezintandathu zephondo , okaQoboshiyane uthe, Responsibility must be taken by the Sarah “The objective of the initiative is to partner with uMasipala weNgingqi yeSarah Baartman yingingqi ISebe lakhe, uthe liza kuxhasa iifama zeChicory Baartman District Municipality for the integration municipalities and assist them to address service eveza ukutya okuvela kwezolim, ibalulekile ngebhajethi engange R2m ngaphezulu kwama BUSINESS FRIENDLY… Speaker of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Deon de Vos and execution of all identified initiatives as part of delivery and other challenges in the local municipal ephondweni ngokuvelisa iziqhamo ezifana nama- R400 000 asele ebekelwe bucala nonyakanje. (standing), and Sarah Baartman District Municipality Portfolio Councillor for Local Economic their integrated development plan; communities,” Santam’s Head of Stakeholder orenji nezidecidous. Development, Noel O’Connell, lead discussions during a Small, Medium to Macro Enterprises (SMME) Business Seminar and Expo that was organised by the municipality in Grahamstown. Relations, John Lomberg, told Sarah Baartman Minyaka le, amafama ePhondo leMpuma Kapa Stage 3 News after the signing. SIGNED AND SEALED… Sarah Baartman District Municipality Municipal Manager, Ted Pillay, and Uninzi lweefama ze-citrus zithe tshitshilili aveza ama 18 000 kunye nama 20 000 eetoni ze- Santam’s Head of Stakeholder Relations, John Lomberg, after the signing of a three-year co-operation kummandla wase-Addo ekuMasipala weSundays Wet Root, oku kuyenza ibe yeyona ngingqi inkulu Equipment provision, maintenance and upkeep, agreement between the two institutions. UMasipala weSarah Baartman remains the responsibility of the municipality; “A primary objective for Santam is to focus River Valley nakwiValley yaseGamtoos kuMasipala yokukhulisa iChicory kuMzantsi Afrika. Ulimo on fire and flood risk reduction efforts. for the Business-Adopt-a-Municipality program in to provide a platform which creates awareness on waseKhaya iKouga. lweChicory luse-Alexandria, Southwell, Bathurst, ubambe i-Expo yezoshishino Stage 4 Given the high risk of flooding and fire, and the August 2014.” how to best approach climate risks, and to create a nasePort Alfred kuMasipala waseNdlambe. Insurance must be taken out in the case of resultant losses suffered in the Sarah Baartman better understanding of how to approach a disaster UMPhathiswa uveze ukuba malunga nezigidi lwe-SMMEs eRhini equipment being damaged; District Municipality, the District was singled out Lomberg stated that the partnership will also aim when it occurs. ezine zeerandi (R4 million) iza kucithwa kule NgokukaMphathiswa, abahlali baza kufundiswa ngingqi, nakwiNgingqi ye-Amathole kulo unyaka- ngeemeko zokuvuselelwa kwemihlaba kananjalo UMASIPALA weNgingqi yeSarah Baartman “Ngelixa sasizabalazela inkululeko, eyona nto mali ngeenjongo zokuxhasa abalimi beCitrus nokusetyenziswa okulungileyo kwemihlaba, ububambe kutshanje iseminari yamashishini yayisikhuthaza kukukhululeka. Ngelishwa, sathi abakwiismall holdings. oku kusenziwa ngeentshukumo ezineenkqubo asakhasayo awaziwa njengeeSMMEs sakuzuza inkululeko, uninzi lwabantu bethu Premier makes follow-up visit to Cookhouse zokufundisa. Ukwenza oku, waleke ngelithi, eGrahamstown Indoor Sports Centre, lwabuya umva lwathi ‘sikhululekile’, ngoko ke “ISebe liza kuxhasa ama 120 amafama eCitrus kubekelwe kucala iR 11, 5m yokwenza oku. kuMasipala waseKhaya iMakana ngomhla abo bakulawulo mabasizisele yonke into sihlel’ The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Phumulo planning follow up meetings with communities in ekulimeni nasekukhuliseni aza adale malunga nama wama 30 kuTshazimpunzi, injongo ikukwazisa endlini.” Masualle, in June made a follow up visit to the District. 1 652 amathuba engqesho azizigxina ngokufanayo Ulutsha luyinxalenye lwecebo leenkqubo abahlali balo masipala ngamathuba ophuhliso Cookhouse, in the Blue Crane Route Local nama 1 041 ezithuba zamaxesha athile. zikaMphathiswa. loshishino akhoyo kule ngingqi, ngakumbi “Uluntu lwasuka ekuzikhuliseni ngezo qoqosho, Municipality, following his Exco Outreach to the “Among the pressing issues that were raised is kubantu abatsha. suka lwalindela ukuba yonke into iyakuza Sarah Baartman District Municipality in April. local housing delivery,” the Premier noted. Uthe oku kuzakuqinisekisa ukuba iRipplemead Uthe, “ISebe liqulunqe inkqubo eya kukhokelela norhulumente. Kufuneka sibuyisele laa mdla Citrus Pack House eseNgqushwa ithengiselana ulutsha ekuthatheni izifundo ngezolimo ukusa Le Expo ibiqhutywa ngeeWorkshop ebezijoke abantu babenawo wokuziphuhlisa ekuhlaleni “Today, the Premier is back to give his responses “I can report that one hundred hectares has been gqo neManyano-yaseYurophu – ekungokunje ebomini. Esazi kambe ukuba izifundo ngezolimo ekukhuthazeni oosomashishini abasakhasayo nakwezoqoqosho,”utshilo uDe Vos. to the issues that were raised during his Exco earmarked for a new housing development in irhwebelana kakhulu nale ngingqi ngeziqhamo zinenxaxheba enkulu yokuginya ulutsha esangeza noosomashishini asele bemile ngeemeko Outreach. The Premier heard of the challenges and Masizane - but soil tests are still to be done to ze-Citrus. ngelithi kukho iilearnership ezinikezelwa ezingqamene noshishino kwihlabathi. Ezi Ukwayibekile into yokuba nangona into problems that you, the people of Cookhouse, were determine the suitability of the land for a housing ngokubambisana ne-Sector Education Training workshops ziqhutywe ngabantu ngabantu yoshishino ikhangeleka lula kwabo bangawaziyo facing and he has come back like he promised,” development. After that, the process of acquiring “IDeciduous Fruit value chain eseLangkloof, Authorities (SETAs). abaphuma kumaziko awahlukeneyo afana umahluko phakathi koososmashishini GETTING FIRST-HAND INFORMATION ON LOCAL CHALLENGES… The Premier of the Eastern Cape, said Executive Mayor of the Sarah Baartman that land is going to be concluded.” Phumulo Masualle (third from left) and Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Mayor, Marjorie Scott neebhanki, iiparastatals ezifana neSmall (i-entrepreneurs) neetenderpreneurs (abo District Municipality, Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana, in (fourth from left), during a site review in Cookhouse. Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) bajonge iitender kurhulumente) aba bokuqala her opening speech at the event. He said that, earlier in the day, they had also kwakunye namaSebe kaRhulumente – i-Eastern babila besoma. surveyed another piece of land in the area, which Cape Department of Economic Development, The Premier was also accompanied by Blue Crane the provincial government hoped could be utilised Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) kunye “Xa ubhalise inkampani, oko akuthethi ukuba Route Local Municipality Mayor, Marjorie Scott, for housing delivery. neDepartment of Economic Development, sele ungusomashishini.Ukubhalisa kwi- local councillors as well as several officials from Environmental Affairs andT ourism eyaziwa supplier database yeSarah Baartman akuniki provincial departments. The Premier also touched on the issue of health njenge-DEDEAT ngokufutshane. umntu ilungelo lokuba sele engusomashishini, delivery in the Cookhouse area – especially the angasuka ahlale phantsi alinde elo xesha During the visit, he took time to see what availability of ambulances and services at the local Ngaphandle kweengxoxo, le ndibano ikwanike aya kutsalelwa ngalo umnxeba ukuba anike Cookhouse residents complained about during his clinic, which he said the provincial government oosomashishini balapha ithuba elihle umasipala ikowuti, “kubeka okaDe Vos. outreach. was addressing. lokubonisa ngezinto zabo abazenzileyo ngeli DELIVERING ON PROMISES… The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Phumulo Masualle (seated), listens to lixa bebefumana ithuba lokujongana buso- “Ukulinda itender akuzi kutshintsha imeko “We have been to a number of sites to see first- “The issue of staffing is also going to be attended the challenges facing one of the elderly residents whom he visited at their homes. ngobuso neengcali kwimingxilo esajonge yakho yezoqoqosho. Ukuba ngusomashishini hand the things you spoke of during our last visit to so that we improve health delivery at the clinic,” He said that emerging farmers in Cookhouse to banking services. There is no bank here and I ukuphuculwa. wenene kuthetha ukuba uza kukhuphisana here,” the Premier said. he said. had appealed for government support and the understand people have to travel – at R30 per trip, nabanye abantu ehlabathini abaphethe provincial department responsible had been to access the nearest ATM. We have met with the Esenza intetho yakhe, uSomlomo kuMasipala iiproducts ezintle nenkonzo engcono.” “Where we committed to understand the He also said that local residents had raised advised to look into recapitalising these farmers. banking institutions that we use as government, weNgingqi yeSarah Baartman uDeon De challenges you are facing, we must come back and complains about education delivery and teacher such as Standard Bank, and have told them that Vos obephelekwa nguSodolophu weMakana Equkumbela, ukwacele umngeni kulutsha give feedback – where we have made progress, we shortages in the area and assured them that the The Premier also said that the provincial our people have no access to such services,” he said. uZamuxolo Peter, uManejala kuMasipala ukuba luphakame lubonakale ekuhlaleni. must tell you of that progress and where there is Department of Education was looking into finding government was aiming to improve the availability weSarah Baartman uTed Pillay kunye noPortfolio outstanding matters, we will confirm that there is solutions into that matter. of Community Development Workers (CDW) and “When we will have a breakthrough on this issue Councillor ojongene nemicimbi yezoPhuhliso “Uninzi lusabambelele kundalashe wokuba still work to be done.” “With regards to the unavailability of shopping the functioning of Ward Committees in each ward and the other issues, we will come back again and lezoQoqosho emakhaya Noel O’Connell, uthe le ukuzse lufumane umsebenzi kumele ukuba malls here, I understand that there are some in the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality for better give you more feedback. seminari ibingajonge ukukhuthaza ukwakhiwa ume ehekeni yefactory kungenjalo ujonge He said that every member of his Executive Council investments in the pipeline and we will continue coordination of government’s socio-economic kwemisebenzi nje, koko ukunika ithuba abahlali umntu oqhuba imoto eluhlobo lwebhaki ukuze – who are the MECs for various departments, to work with the private sector to see that they development programmes locally. “I will also remind you that only through working ithuba lokubonisa ihlabathi ukuba abemi akulayishe. Loo nto kufuneka intshintshe kuba boMzantsi Afrika abasahlelanga nje bejonge kumele ukuba sizimisele ukwakha iindawo had been instructed to follow up on the matters realise the potential of such projects here,” Premier together, can we do more – we have no other choice, BIG PLANS FOR SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT… The Sarah Baartman District Municipality appeared raised during the Exco outreach and they were also Masualle explained. “Other issues raised previously included access but to work together if we are to move forward.” prominently in MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Mlibo Qoboshiyane’s 2015/2016 Policy amalizo kurhulumente. zethu zokuhlala.” Speech titled ‘Vibrant, Equitable, Sustainable Rural Communities and Food Security for All’, which he delivered at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature in Bhisho in March.

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WELLNESS FOR ALL... The AIDC Eastern Cape participated in the AgriWorks Expo in from the 6th to the 7th of March, to promote the unique wellness programmes it has developed for the region’s • Names of people involved; agricultural sector. Pictured at the AIDC EC exhibition stand are Martina Osterndorff, GIZ Development • Date and time of incident; Advisor and Celiwe Hlekani-Faltein, Workplace Wellness Programme Coordinator for the AIDC. • Place where incident occurred; and ABOVE LEFT: DELIVERED… Kou-kamma Local Municipality Mayor, Sam Vuso, and Kou-kamma Local Municipality Municipal Manager, Sabelo Nkuhlu, after unveiling the plaque commemorating the official opening • Any proof which may exist etc. of the Mountain View Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) in . ABOVE RIGHT: A CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY… The Mountain View Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) that was built by the Kou-kamma Local Municipality in Kareedouw. I-Agriculture Protection Of Whistle Blowers Employees and members of the public, who report allegations of fraud, corruption or other The Kou-kamma Local Municipality, in March, and urged residents to look after the facility. The Mayor’s joy was also reflected by opening of a historical MPCC in our community of unlawful or irregular actions, will be protected under the Protected Disclosures Act (Act no 26 officially opened a first-of-its-kind Mountain local ward councillor, Brendon Jantjies, Mountain View. It is historical because Workplace Wellness of 2000). View Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) “This is the first time we have a centre like who said; “There’s reason today for us to it is the first MPCC to be built in Kou-kamma.” for the Mountain View community in Kareedouw. this in Kou-kamma. For us, this hall proves that smile because we are appreciating Any employee or member of the public who reports suspected fraud and corruption may service delivery is taking place in Kou-kamma this beautiful MPCC, which symbolises The Kou-kamma Local Municipality Chief Programme iyaqhuba remain anonymous should he/she so desire. No person will suffer any penalty or retribution of The event was attended by Kou-kamma Local and we aim to keep it that way going forward,” that indeed our government is delivering Whip, Susie Jacobs, also thanked all the role good faith for reporting any suspected or actual incident of fraud and corruption. Municipality Mayor, Sam Vuso, who was he said. services to the community.” players who made the MPCC a reality. eSundays River Valley accompanied by local ward councillors and municipal staff. “Community members can now have access to Outlining the purpose of the day the, These included the consulting engineers and IIFAMA ezintathu kuMasipala waseKhaya ibe ngaphezulu kwama 70% avolontiya government services, rendered here, and will Kou-kamma Local Municipality Municipal contractors as well as the Sarah Baartman District iSundays River Valley zizibandakanye ne- ukuhlolelwa intsholongwane kagawulayo i-HIV. Mayor Vuso told local residents that the be able to make use of this venue for weddings Manager, Sabelo Nkuhlu said; “the essence Municipality and the community of Kou-kamma Automotive Industry Development Centres handover was the realisation of a lifelong dream and funerals.” of being here is to officially celebrate the at large. (AIDC) Wellness Programme yaseMpuma Msebenzi ngamnye umenyelwa ukuba abonane Kapa ngenyanga kaMatshi. Le nkqubo ijonge nomongikazi onako ukukwenza uvavanyo lwezifo Try this While delivering her Department’s budget review Cape Provincial Government, implemented a Section 139 ukuphucula ubomi babantu abasebenza ezifama. eziliqela ezibandakanya: iHIV Counselling speech before the National Council Of Provinces (NCOP) in (1)(b) intervention on water and sanitation delivery in and Testing,ukuskrinelwa isifo sephepha, Parliament in on the 10th of June, Minister of the Makana Local Municipality and would continue with Amakhulu alithoba abasebenzi baseSan Miguel iGlukhowusi, nemo yoxinzelelo lwegazi kunye Tomato Bredie Department of Water Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, said some of such support depending on need. Farm, Habata Boedery nasePernhill Farm ne-Body Mass Index (BMI) okanye ubunzima. her department’s efforts were targeted at removing the bangenele le nkqubo nenika abasebenzi beefama recipe for a bucket system from several Sarah Baartman District local “The Eastern Cape on the other hand will receive an ezili-18 ngokuphila kwehlabathi nolwazi ngesifo Abasebenzi basezifama bekunye nabaphathi targets bucket system municipalities. amount of R1.2 billion during this financial year. This will ugawulayo nentsholongwane yakhe iHIV, babo baqinisekile ukuba ezi Wellness Days winter warmer include [funds for] the intervention in Makana and the izixhobo nenkxaso. zibalulekile kubasebenzi. “In the Eastern , the Department will focus on support to complete the Nooitgedacht Coega Low Level eradication in Sarah eradicating some 5013 bucket toilets in the municipalities Scheme,” she said. The Tomato Bredie is a traditional South African meal that is easy to prepare and Esona sitshixo sale nkqubo kukuqeshwa “Sizama ukufika kuma 100%, ukuze siqinisekise such as Makana Local Municipality (Grahamstown – 288), cook. It can be enjoyed by the whole family, making it the perfect meal for those nokuqeqeshwa kwee-Peer Educators ukuba umsebenzi ngamnye uyazi ngobume Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (Paterson – While Minister Mokonyane said water and sanitation chilly winter nights. Baartman District abakwangabasebenzi basezifama, nabaqinisekisa besiqu sakhe ukuze bakwazi ukuthatha 1245), Ndlambe Local Municipality (Nemato – 1250)…” were basic rights to be enjoyed by every citizen, she ukuba ukuphila kwenene kuyaqwalaselwa inxaxheba ngeziqu zabo, “ kubeka uZelda Ingredients: the Minister announced. said that the department and municipalities faced many • 1 kg beef/mutton/chicken/mince • 2 tablespoons (30ml) of vegetable oil ezifama ngokwendlela eqhubekekayo. van Tonder oyi-Accreditation and Training challenges in meeting this goal. • 1 tablespoon (15ml) of butter • ½ teaspoon (2,5ml) of freshly ground black pepper Early in March, Minister Mokonyane, accompanied by Coordinator kwaSRCC. • 2 teaspoons (10ml) of sea salt • 6 ripe red tomatoes (or 1 x 400g tin whole tomatoes) her Deputy, Pam Tshwete, visited Grahamstown during “Our engagement with local government has identified Ngokubambisana neLuthando Farm, iSunday • 2 onions, chopped • 1 x 70g tin tomato paste River Farming Trust (SRFT) neSundays River Abasebenzi bayincomile into yokusondezelwa • 1 teaspoon (5ml) of sugar • ¼ teaspoon (1ml) of chilli powder her countrywide Water and Sanitation Indaba – that was a number of challenges; of which the issues of ageing • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of mixed herbs held ahead of National Water Week (NWW) 2015, to get infrastructure, lack of budgets for operations and Citrus Company (SRCC) i-AIDC Eastern Cape amaziko empilo baza bazimisela ukuba kwelabo • 1 ½ cups (375 ml) of chicken stock • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of potato flour or maizena an overview of water and sanitation provisioning in the maintenance, poor technical capacity as well as lack of kunyaka ophelileyo, baququzelela ukukhangelwa icala, baya kwabela abanye abantu ekuhlaleni • 3 potatoes, diced municipality. proper water and sanitation plans, were notable.” kweengozi kwezemplilo kwiifama ezintlanu ngolu lwazi, utshilo uHeynes. Cooking instructions: kumasipala weSundays River Valley. 1. Cube the meat. Heat the oil/butter mixture in a big, heavy-bottomed saucepan until the butter discolours and then add the meat in By bringing together stakeholders from across Makana, According to the Minister, her department had allocated Ngokutsho kukaHeyness, iWellness le iya isiba batches and stir-fry until brown. the Indaba aimed to take stock of current water and funding for programmes as follows; R1.5 billion to Imele malunga namakhulu amathandathu yinto ebalulekileyo nesisinyanzeliso kwisiseko 2. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon and keep aside and then season the browned meat with salt and pepper. 3. Brown the onions in the remaining oil. When golden, soft and glazed, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, chilli, garlic, herbs, water sanitation challenges, current interventions, and identify Administration; R808 million to Water Planning and abasebenzi basezifama, iifama ezibonise esisiso soshishino. and stock cube and bring to a slow simmering boil. short, medium and long-term water and sanitation Information Management; R12.4 billion to Water ukuthanda ukuphucula ubume bempilo 4. Add the prepared meat and then simmer the Bredie very slowly for 2 hours. Add the cubed potatoes and continue simmering for interventions and implementation. Resources Infrastructure Development; R1.4 billion to zabasebenzi bazo. “I-AIDC EC iyazi ukuba, ngokufanayo another half an hour. 5. Thicken the gravy with a little potato flour mixed with water. Water and Sanitation Services and R231 million to Water neefama zaseSundays Rivver Valley, ukuba The Makana Local Municipality is among municipalities Sector Regulation and Policy Development. OnguManejala we-Workplace Wellness iWellness le, asikuphela kwento ebalulekileyo It is best to prepare this dish a day in advance and then leave it in the fridge to mature. Then reheat it and serve with rice. that have been facing water and sanitation challenges Programme u-Arnelle Heynes uthe ngama nesisinyanzeliso sophuhliso loluntu, koko over the past number of years. “In addition, the Department will also transfer, R3.7 90 eepesenti zabasebenzi beefama ikwabalulekile ukuqinisekisa iziqhamo ezihle Feel free to send Sarah Baartman News your own favourite recipes and we will publish them billion in 2015/16 and R4 billion in 2016/17 to the ezinesivumelwano sengqesho abakhetha zomsebenzi, umgangatho ophezulu nokunyusa in the coming editions. Minister Mokonyane further said that the Department of Water Trading Entity through the Water Infrastructure BOLD PLANS FOR SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT… Minister of Water and Sanitation, ukuthatha inxaxheba kwezi ntsuku ze-Wellness umdla kubasebenzi. Nomvula Mokonyane addressing stakeholders during her visit to Grahamstown in March. Water and Sanitation, in co-operation with the Eastern Management programmes,” she said.

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 8 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 9 Grahamstown: the most integrated community in the country Kouga Plaaslike Submitted by GCIS police action was taken in communities affected in those difficult times.” The Grahamstown community, in the Makana Local by the adverse treatment of migrant-owned Municipality, was praised as a great example of small businesses. For its role in demonstrating He said that the world has also opened up for Munisipalitieit how communities across South Africa can integrate that Africans working together as a united front South African nationals to visit on short-term or migrants into communities when it won in the Most can benefit whole communities, the community even long-term basis. Integrated Community category in the inaugural walked away with R100 000 in prize money. verwelkom nuwe Mkhaya Migrants Awards, held in May this year. “South Africans currently live and work in many Speaking at the awards ceremony, African Union countries on the continent and elsewhere in the The Mkhaya Migrants Awards, which were Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini world. Many more visit other countries on short trips Burgemeester organised by the Department of Home Affairs Zuma, said that over the past centuries, waves of for business or tourism. All of these South Africans AFRICA UNITE… African Union Commission and were held at the Gallagher Convention Centre Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, migrants have been coming to South Africa. expect to be treated fairly and humanely in their speaking at the inaugural Mkhaya Migrants Raadslid Daphne Kettledas, se aanstelling aan munisipaliteite gestel is, dat die mense in Midrand, among other things, is aimed at destination countries, and we must do the same to Awards, which were organised by the Department as die nuwe Burgemeester van die Kouga eerste moet kom,” het Kettledas gesê. of Home Affairs and were held at the Galagher recognising the positive contribution played by “Migrants have been part of us,” she said, adding the immigrants we host,” Minister Gigaba said. Convention Centre in Midrand in May. Plaaslike Munisipaliteit op die 12de Mei, is migrants in South Africa as well as the role played that Africans needed to unite to address their amptelik gemaak tydens ‘n gala geleentheid “Julle, die gemeenskap, is in dieselfde mate by South Africans in integrating migrants into common challenges. “We are of the view that immigrants play a by die Burgersentrum in ons leiers as wat ons julle s'n is. Dit is ons their communities. positive and underappreciated role in South Humansdorp op die 5de Junie. plig om terugvoering aan julle te gee oor die “We want to remind you that we all talk about Africa. Yet, too much discussion in some quarters stand van sake in die munisipaliteit, en om The nominees were recognised in the categories African Unity. The AU is working towards of our society comes from the standpoint that AFRICA UNITE… African Union Commission Kettledas, ‘n voormalige laerskool deursigtigheid te verseker met betrekking tot of Arts and Culture, Business, Civil Society – transforming Africa. immigration is a burden to the South African Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, onderwysers, neem die leierskapsrol oor van die besluite wat gemaak word”. speaking at the inaugural Mkhaya Migrants NGO, Sport, OR Tambo and the Most Integrated economy, and society. Awards, which were organised by the Department voormalige Burgemeester Booi Koerat, nadat Community. “As we look into our continent, we envisage an of Home Affairs and were held at the Gallagher hy sy bedanking aangekondig het weens Burgemeester Kettledas het ook hulde Convention Centre in Midrand in May. Africa where people move freely and embrace “It is curious that a person whose doctor is gesondheidsprobleme. gebring aan haar voorganger, Booi Koerat, According to the awarding judges, the diversity,” she said. an immigrant, whose child is taught by an Minister Gigaba urged South Africans to integrate wie aangestel is as die munisipaliteit se leier Grahamstown community has found a way to immigrant, who works alongside professionals fellow Africans into their communities. Sy is die Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit se van die nuwe Portefeulje Raad vir Spesiale assimilate migrant entrepreneurs and local Also speaking at the awards, Home Affairs who are immigrants, still does not acknowledge eerste vroueleier en die vierde in die Distrik, Programme, ‘n afdeling wat sy beskryf as shopkeepers into their local business forum. Minister, Malusi Gigaba, said; “Most South the positive contributions of immigrants in our The Department of Home Affairs will host Mkhaya naas die Burgemeester van die Bloukraan “een wat my baie naby aan die hart lê”. Agreements are made collectively, without Africans with historical consciousness are society. Migrant awards annually. Roete Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Majorie Scott; violence, and all parties are compliant with deeply grateful for the unconditional warmth, Burgemeester van die Camdeboo Plaaslike “In regeringsterme is die doel van regulations and by-laws. friendship, solidarity and hospitality our fellow “Too often South Africans speak of Africans and The awards were also held on the same day Munisipaliteit, Hannah Makoba; en die hierdie projekte om verligting te bring Africans showed to South African immigrants, Africa as the other, as if South Africans are not when South Africa joined the African continent in Uitvoerende Burgemeester van die Sarah onder groepe wat gewoonlik as kwesbaar ENGAGEMENT… Ravinia residents join Kou-kamma Local Municipality Councillors and officials during The forum was instrumental in ensuring that asylum seekers, economic migrants and refugees Africans, as if South Africa is not Africa.” celebrating Africa Day. Baartman Distriksmunisipaliteit, Khunjuzwa beskou word; dit sluit ons kinders, vroue, the sod turning ceremony for the R7.4 million Ravinia Multi-Purpose Community Centre. Eunice Kekana. bejaardes, mense met gestremdhede en ernstige siektes. Kou-kamma Gemeenskapsentrum In haar openingsrede, beskryf Kettledas haar Konstruksie van Thyspunt geskeduleer vir 2017 aanstelling as 'n groot eer en dat sy uitsien “Ons beoog ook om ons bande met sektor op dreef vir September opening daarna om die meeste van die geleentheid te departemente, NGO’s, NPO’s, kerke en Die Departement van Energie het op die 25ste Mei bevestig dat Met 'n totale grootte, wat strek oor 31 ha, sal Nuclear 1 beskik maak. gemeenskapsorganisasies, te versterk, om ‘n Die gemeenskap van Ravinia, in die Kou-kamma 'n gesamentlike besluit tussen die gemeenskap konstruksie van die R300-miljoen Thyspunt Kernkragsentrale, oor al die aspekte wat deel vorm van ‘n moderne kragsentrale. beter Kouga vir almal te verseker.” Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, het rede gehad om fees en munisipale amptenare, om die munisipaliteit geleë tussen Oesterbaai en St Francisbaai, in die Kouga Plaaslike Dit sluit in kernkrag reaktors, turbine-sale, brandstof stoor-area, “As die regering, is dit ons plig om te vier toe Burgemeester, Sam Vuso, die sooi se vyfde sentrum, naas Mountain View naby Munisipaliteit, amptelik in 2017 sal begin. Daar word verwag afvalwerke, waterontsoutingsaanleg en oorhoofse-toevoer gemeenskappe te beskerm en te ondersteun, Op sy beurt, het oud-Burgemeester van die nuwe Veeldoelige Gemeenskapsentrum Kareedouw, , Coldstream en Stormsriver, dat dit teen 2023 voltooi sal wees. kraglyne. veral die wat dit nie self kan doen nie. Verlede Koerat, haar alle voorspoed toegewens en amptelik op die 10de Maart gespit het. te bou. jaar het die President sy “Back to Basics” haar verseker dat die raad bankvas agter haar Thyspunt, wat ook bekend staan onder the kodenaam Nuclear 1, Nuclear 1 se konstruksie sal ook lei tot die bou en program bekend gestel, waarin dit duidelik sal staan. Die R7.4-miljoen sentrum, wat tussen 500-750 “Tydens ons Geĩntigreerde Ontwikkelingsplan vorm deel van die regering en Eskom se R1-triljoen belegging in opgradering van infrastruktuur wat onder andere paaie, water- mense kan akkommodeer, sal nie net gebruik word (IDP) se konsultasie veldtog, was die die bou van ses soortgelyke Kernkragstasies landswyd, en gaan en rioolpype, die oprigting van kommunikasie- en datakabels, vir gemeenskapsfunksies of geleenthede soos oprigting van die sentrum voorgestel, na verwagting 4 000 megawatts se krag lewer met die vermoë die bou van kantore en oprigting van sekuriteitsheinings sal begrafnisse en ander samekomste nie, maar ook waarna die munisipaliteit by die om tot 8 000 megawatts te lewer indien dit sou nodig wees. insluit. as ‘n ontspanningsarea danksy 'n basketbalbaan Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) en tafeltennis-area. aansoek gedoen het om dit te bevonds,” het Nie net sal dit ook die eerste sentrale van sy soort in the Oos Kaap Na beraming sal die bou van Nuclear 1 sowat 8 000 nuwe tydelike POWER AND INVESTMENT... The Department of Energy in May announced Nkuhlu gesê. wees nie, maar ook die tweede in the land, naas die Koeberg werksgeleenthede skep, terwyl 4 000 permanente poste gevul that construction of the country’s first new nuclear power plant, near Jeffreys Volgens die Kou-kamma Plaaslike Munisipaliteit Bay, in the Kouga Local Municipality, will commence in 2017. Image shows Kragsentrale in Kaapstad. sal word wanneer dit in werking kom. proposed site of the nuclear power station. se Munisipale-bestuurder, Sabelo Nkuhlu, Hy het ook bevestig dat ongeveer 60 permanente het die spoedige uitbreiding van Ravinia asook 35-40 tydelike werksgeleenthede geskep strategy and it is imperative that tourism projects rural areas of the country. veroorsaak dat die huidige gemeenskapsentrum sal word tydens die konstruksie van die sentrum, Ndlambe project to boost rural tourism and initiatives within the municipality, seek to te klein geraak het. Dit het gelei tot wat tot September sal duur. grow the tourism economy by increasing economic Ninety-six jobs were created during the benefits of tourism to the area, through community refurbishment and building phase of the Ndlambe The Ndlambe Community Project, which will beneficiation,” the Deputy Minister said. SRI project, which is in line with the principles of promote rural tourism growth, was launched in the country’s Expanded Public Works Programme , in the Ndlambe Local Municipality, by Three existing houses were renovated and (EPWP). the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, on transformed to accommodation facilities and the 8th of April, during her department’s National two new units were built. Each of these units can The Deputy Minister said that job creation remains Imbizo Focus Week. accommodate six people. one of the country’s biggest challenges.

The project was started in 2011 and brings to Another existing house has been converted into “To this end, our SRI seeks to address the backlog fruition one of the Department of Tourism’s a conferencing venue for 40 people. In addition of transformation challenges in rural areas within nine Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) to beautifying the area, each unit has also had the tourism sector, while unlocking economic initiatives earmarked for launching in the 2015/16 water conservancy tanks installed. These upgrades development opportunities and skills development financial year. will bring this facility in line with the standards at local government level,” she said. required for a 3-star tourism facility grading. Deputy Minister Xasa said that tourism has Deputy Minister Xasa said that tourism should been identified as one of the key priority areas The upgraded accommodation and conferencing be a people-centred socio-economic activity, as of Ndlambe in its Local Economic Development facilities of the project form part of the drive by responsible tourism ensures the preservation Strategy. the Department of Tourism to leverage off South of local heritage and culture, while creating an ABOVE: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT… Outgoing Kouga Local Municipality Mayor, Booi Koerat, Africa’s potential as a prime tourism destination environment for South Africans to share equitably offers encouragement to his successor, Councillor Daphne Kettledas. “Projects like these are meant to implement the by creating sustainable tourism related projects in in the economic benefits they generate. RIGHT: TRANSITION… Newly inaugurated Kouga Local Municipality Mayor, Daphne Kettledas, sitting between Kouga Local Municipality Speaker, Magdalene Dlomo, and former Mayor, Booi TOURISM FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT… Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, encourages stakeholder partnerships to unlock potential for tourism in Koerat. rural areas during the launch of the Ndlambe Community Project.

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 10 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 11 Get rid of life’s stresses in the Sundays River Valley

Being a nature lover, staying on a farm is one of my Each river cabin offers self-catering facilities with a private patio, which leads onto a beautiful garden. favourite things to do. It affords me a chance to get gas fridge, gas stove, coffee/tea facilities, crockery and Two rooms have double-beds; one has twin-beds, away from the stresses of the city and an opportunity cutlery. There is no electricity supply; however, there while the family room has a double-bed and a set of to just relax surrounded by wonderful natural is solar lighting for the convenience of guests. bunk beds. landscapes – which is what you will find at Kelvin Grove Guest House. All three cabins can sleep up to 14 people, making Kelvin Grove is in the vicinity of Addo’s famous game them perfect for large groups or family outings. reserves and other exciting weekend activities. If you Hidden away in the heart of the beautiful choose to stay on at Kelvin Grove you can unwind Sundays River Valley, Kelvin Grove is one of the From the cabin deck, you can simply relax and enjoy at their glimmering swimming pool, braai and picnic oldest citrus farms in the region. About 16 000 citrus the magnificent river scenery, which also offers many area or take a canoe trip down the river. trees surround the guest house, which makes for a photo opportunities. The decks are also perfect for magnificent scene for anyone staying on the property. bird watching – if you are lucky enough, you can As the weather permitted, the following morning, catch glimpses of otters playing in the water! I enjoyed a delicious, homemade breakfast in the Kelvin Grove is a 3-Star establishment offering the garden immersed in citrus smells and early morning option of a stylish guest house on a bed and breakfast On a recent visit I stayed at the main guest house, birdsongs ahead of a busy day of exploration. basis, or a stay at one of their comfy river cabins, which has four smartly decorated bedrooms - one which are tucked away in the bush, along the banks of these is a family room, which can sleep between For bookings, call Kelvin Grove Guest House on of the Sundays River. four to six people. Each room has an en-suite and a 072 289 8798 or visit www.kelvingroveaddo.co.za

Nature and Adventure combined in the Kou-kamma

On many occasions, during my travels distance of the forest and is a perfect between the Eastern and , base for any outdoor lover. There is I have often stopped at the Storms River plenty to do in the area and some petrol station, in the Kou-kamma Local of the biggest names in adventure Why hibernate when there is Municipality, before taking a walk along the tourism are located in or near the Paul Sauer bridge and peering over its edge village. Returning to the guest house at the to see the impressive gorge below. end of an adrenalin filled day is wonderful Bucklands Private Game Reserve as the veranda and pool is a perfect spot to This was normally the sum total of my regain ones breath and plan your next day Tsitsikamma experience until a recent visit of fun. Winter is upon us, but instead of Our choice of accommodation was their around a fire, further enhancing your On our game drive we encountered to At the Woods, which is situated in the going into hibernation, you should Luxury Tented Camp, an easy choice experience. a variety of wildlife and ended it Storms River Village, a sun dappled, quaint Being a small village, we could walk to really be heading out to the bush. as my boyfriend and I are avid nature off with romantic sundowners little town located a few hundred meters dinner at one of the local restaurants. After Unknown to most people, the cold enthusiasts. With great excitement, we Our hosts also ensured that we enjoyed overlooking the Great Fish River and from the . our evening stroll we collapsed into our beds season provides a better chance of found the Luxury Tented Camp in the first-class South African cuisine. We a late afternoon high tea. A sumptuous - I can definitely attest to the comfort of the encountering wildlife as the bush thins heart of the reserve. started the Saturday with a delectable three-course dinner ensured a perfect The guest house, from its gravelled drive beds as after a deep sleep we woke feeling out and the animals tend to congregate country-style breakfast, which we later end to our stay. to its neatly decorated reception area is refreshed. Breakfast was served on the deck, around waterholes and rivers for Adding to an authentic isolated bush followed up with a hearty lunch after most welcoming. The mixture of warm which has the most amazing view of the colours, bamboo mats, pottery and beaded Tsitsikamma Mountains. protection from predators. feel, we found the camp is entirely our early morning exploration. Their friendly staff gave us a truly ornaments add a homely feel and the powered by solar energy and is designed memorable experience from our arrival owners, Marco and Bev Coetzee, are the This, together with friendly service and the After I had heard about to capture the natural splendour of the All guests are offered a choice of either to departure. perfect hosts. combination of fruit salads, various cereals, Bucklands, which is located in the surrounding countryside and valley. a game drive or a walking safari in the toast, croissants, egg, bacon, mushrooms Makana Local Municipality, I morning and the afternoon. Bucklands What to bring: bird and mammal After checking in, my partner and I were and tomato proved to be the perfect start to needed little convincing to visit the Four double luxury tents are available. Private Game Reserve caters for the books, binoculars, photographic shown our room, which was spotlessly clean our next day of adventure. reserve, which is situated outside of They are spacious and offer classic whole family. equipment, warm clothing and good and equipped with an en-suite bathroom, Grahamstown. Bucklands has two safari-type finishes, with well-appointed walking shoes. television with selected DSTV channels, Storms River Village and At the Woods in accommodation options - the Lodge en-suite bathrooms and private Other activities on offer include fishing mini-bar, tea/coffee making station, ceiling particular, are now one of my favourite and the Luxury Tented Camp, which verandas. Intimate guest areas include in the Great Fish River, night drives and For more information about fan, heater, Wi-Fi and a private deck area. destinations and I will be returning soon. cater for both local and international an elegant central dining tent and deck, star gazing, quad bike trails and birding, Bucklands Private Game Reserve, The guest house has eight rooms in total with markets, while maintaining a 4-Star a swimming pool, a traditional boma while private picnics in Port Alfred can call 072 736 3681 or visit a choice of family, twin or double rooms. To book your next stay, contact At the Woods Guest House on 042 281 1446 or visit their service level. for those beautiful star-lit evenings be arranged. www.bucklandsreserve.co.za At the Woods is located within walking website, www.atthewoods.co.za

SARAHwww.travelcacadu.co.za BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page |12 Page 12 SARAHwww.travelcacadu.co.za BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page |13 Page 13 Kouga Plaaslike Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit verbeter sanitasie Vier opgegradeerde rioolpompstasies naby Jeffreysbaai is munisipaliteit se nuwe Burgemeester, Daphne Kettledas, in ‘n gedurende Mei amptelik aan die Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit verklaring gesê. Munisipaliteit stel oorhandig. “Hierdie opgraderings, asook die huidige konstruksie Roze Marie Coetzee Riano Mabie David Saki Die opgraderings, ten koste van sowat R17.5-miljoen, sluit in van ‘n water reservoir, het dit vir ons ook moontlik Tourism Buddies die groot stasies van Apiesdraai, op die Astonbaai pad, en Le gemaak om planne uit te lê vir die bou van 1 500 huise Mer op die hoofstrand, asook die kleiner Duine Straat en Pellsrus in Ocean View en 220 in Pellsrus, wat voorheen nie program bekend eenhede. gedoen kon word nie, weens ‘n tekort aan infrastruktuur”. Onderleiding van die Departement vir Menslike Ontwikkeling, Sy het ook bekend gemaak dat die oorhandiging is ongeveer R14.5 miljoen spandeer op die Apiesdraai stasie, gepaard gaan met die 60ste herdenking van die Nege gekwalifiseerde, maar werklose Toerisme kandidate, van die Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit is in terwyl elk van die ander drie opgegradeer was teen ‘n koste van Vryheidsmanifes. Die Manifes beklemtoon die bou van April die geleentheid gebied om hul vaardighede op die proef te stel, deur middel van die Oos Kaapse Wesley Sondag Sibulele Dondashe Khanya Kalashe sowat R3-miljoen. stede met paaie, elektrisiteit, vervoer, speelparke en sosiale Parke en Toerisme Agentskap (ECPTA) se Tourism Buddies Programme. instansies. “Die vordering wat ons oor die laaste jaar gemaak het sou nie moontik gewees het, as dit nie vir ons raadslede, gemeenskappe, “Hierdie projek neem ons een stap nader aan ons ideaal,” restorING DIGNITY… New Kouga Local Municipality Mayor, Daphne Kettledas Eldrich Ruiters van Humansdorp, Jeffreysbaai se Amanda Gqotoho, Cecile Jones, Asavela Gcelu, (right), and Kouga Local Municipality Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor, Patrick wyksraadslede, diensverskaffers en media was nie,” het die het sy gesê. Kota, visit the upgraded pump station at Apiesdraai. Noluthando Bam, Masiluve Mlamla en Liesal Harmse, asook Vuyisanani Nkwenkwezi en Deon Wagosa van was deur die agentskap gekies om Kouga te verteenwoordig gedurende die vakansie seisoen by Dolfynstrand in Jeffreysbaai.

Sakhelikhaya Mcuba Yongama Madyibi Zovuyo Mjokovane Chulumanco Mdingi IiMini-libraries ziyancedisa Die groep is gekies uit die munisipaliteit se databasis van werklose, gekwalifiseerde kandidate, en het tydens die Paasnaweek met die program begin en sal terug wees met die aanvang van die September kubantu abangaboniyo nabo en Desember vakansies. creative banorhatyazo Hulle sal onder andere help met die uitdeel van brosjures, pamflette en kaarte wat inligting vervat van die verskillende bestemmings opsies, aantreklikhede en veiligheidswenke. CORNER Daar word ook van hulle verwag om 'n basiese opleiding in veiligheid en noodhulp te ontvang. Sibongokuhle Dayile Thembisa Thomas Siyasanga Tanatu

Volgens die Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit se Portefeulje Raadslid vir Toerisme en Kreatiewe Industriëe, Shadows of the night Virginia Camealio-Benjamin, is die doel van die program om informasie te bied langs die strand, waar Sarah Baartman District die meeste mense hul tyd deurbring. Municipality again opens doors Shadows of the night move slowly Amongst the fallen oak tree “Die werk wat die buddies doen komplimenteer die toerisme kantoor, aangesien nie almal tyd het for unemployed graduates om die verskillende areas te besoek nie, terwyl ander eerder op alternatiewe maniere staat maak om Where they lament their grief informasie te kry. The Sarah Baartman District Municipality Khanya Kalashe, also from the Ndlambe Local At their fallen compatriot once again opened several opportunities for Municipality, has joined the municipality as a Public unemployed graduates from the District to acquire Relations Intern. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Forever among us they remain hidden “Ons area bied ongelooflik baie geleenthede in terme van toerisme en enige manier om dit ‘n hupstoot workplace experience, which would enhance their Media Communications and Culture (MCC) specialising Traveling along the borders of reality te gee, word verwelkom,” het Camealio-Benjamin gesê. chances of securing future employment. in Public Relations. Not truly apparitions The most recent intake of thirteen young Sakhelikhaya Mcuba is from the Makana Local Diegene wat meer informasie verlang oor hoe om op die databasis te registreer, kan die Kouga graduates, have begun polishing their skills in Municipality and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree Yet not human either Plaaslike Munisipaliteit kontak op 042 200 2219 of ‘n e-pos stuur aan [email protected] various departments of the municipality including in Administration. He joined the municipality as a Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Planning and Infrastructure Intern. They too feel the pain of loss OPENING UP NEW AVENUES FOR BLIND PEOPLE… Representatives of the blind and the visually impaired during the National Week for the Blind event held in eLukhanyisweni Public Library in KwaNobuhle, Technology, Economic Development and Tourism, Yet unable to express emotion , in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality. Registration does not guarantee employment but is for the purposes of referral should any Corporate Services and Public Relations. Yongama Madyibi, from the Sundays River Valley institution require a certain skills group or individual. Local Municipality, is gaining experience as a Local They remain wanderers URHULUMENTE wePhondo eMpuma Kapa uthathe lab ezintathu kuMasipala weNgingqi yeSarah Their internships will last for two years. Economic Development Intern. He holds a Bachelor of Never finding rest unyawo ukuqinisekisa ukuba iimfama nabantu Baartman – ebandanya eseHorse Shoe Public Arts degree in Development Studies. abangaboni kakuhle banamathuba okufumana Library eGraaf Reinet kuMasipala waseKhaya THE NEW INTERNS: Finding beauty amongst the cedar groves in which they traverse Roze Marie Coetzee, who is from the Baviaans Zovuyo Mjokovane, also from the Makana Local ulwazi, imfundo kwakunye nohlumo ngokuthi eCamdeboo, eseJansenville Public Library, Local Municipality and holds a National Diploma in Municipality, has joined the municipality as a Finance All they search for is hope avule IiMini-libraries ekuhlaleni. eJansenville kuMasipala waseKhaya i-Ikwezi Human Resource Management. She has since joined Intern. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Yet their resolve crumbles neseHillview Public Library eseWillowmore the Sarah Baartman District Municipality as a Human Accounting. Malunga nama 24 eeMini-libraries esele zifakiwe kuMasipala waseKhaya iBaviaans. Resources Intern. When you feel a cold chill they are there, yet do not fear ePhondweni ukusuka ngomnyaka ke2010, utshilo Chulumanco Mdingi, who is from the Makana uPhumla Mahanjana oyiProject Manager kwi- Ezi Mini-labs, ngokutsho kukaMahanjana, Local Municipality, is an intern in the Sarah Baartman For they do not carry malice Riano Mabie, from the Camdeboo Local South African Library for the Blind (SALB), esangeza ngamathala eecwadi amancinci nawakhelwe Municipality, has joined the municipality as a Disaster District Municipality’s Planning and Infrastructure Only unrequited dreams Management Intern. He holds a National Diploma Department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in ngelithi, iMpuma Kapa iyakhokela eMzantsi Afrika phakathi kwalwo makhulu kawonke-wonke. Uthe in Public Management as well as a Bachelor of Social Science as well as an Honours degree in the Leaves rustle as they drag their sorrow koku, soloko le projekthi yasungulwa njengePilot aphawulwe njalo ibe injongo yawo ikukuncedisa Technology degree in Public Management. same field. ngalo ka2010. abantu abaziimfama nabo bangaboni kakuhle Attached by chains of utter despair ukuba bakwazi ukufunda iincwadi, iimagazini David Saki hails from the Ikwezi Local Municipality Sibongokuhle Dayile is from the Sundays River For even the moonlight ISarah Baartman News idebene nalo kaMahanjana kunye namaphepha-ndaba bazi bathi kananjalo and holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Human Valley Local Municipality and holds a Bachelor ngethuba kuvulwa imini-lab entsha kwaNobuhle bathathe inxaxheba kule tekhnoloji igabadeleyo Shines right through them. Resources Management. He is currently gaining of Technology degree in Cost and Management eTinarha kuMasipala ombaxa iNelson Mandela ngomsebenzi weekhompyutha. experience as a Performance Management System Accounting. She joined the municipality as a Supply Intern. Chain Management Intern. Bay. Kulo kumsitho kwakukuphehlelwa iVeki yamaThala eeNcwadi eeMfama nobuququzelelwa Ukwathe ezi Mini-lab ziwunyusile umdla wabantu Wesley Sondag, who is from the Camdeboo Local Thembisa Thomas from the Kouga Local liSebe lezeMidlalo, uloNwabo, ubuGcisa ngokubanzi ekutyeleleni amathala eencwadi. This poem was submitted by Jared Daniel. Municipality, has joined the Sarah Baartman District Municipality is an intern in the Sarah Baartman nenKcubeko kwinyanga kaMatshi. Municipality as a Finance Intern. He holds a Bachelor District Municipality’s Economic Development Are you an , English or Xhosa creative writer or community journalist? A photographer? “Soloko kufakelwe ezi Mini-lab, sibona of Commerce degree in Accounting. Department. She holds a National Diploma in Tourism. Or perhaps a cartoonist or painter? If you have any articles about your community, short stories, Ngokutsho kwalo kaMahanjana, noMaipala amanani abantu abatyelela amathala eencwadi poems, beautiful photos taken in the Sarah Baartman District, cartoons or paintings that you weNgingqi yeSarah Baartman, uzuzile kule enyuka. Oku kuyasixolisa ngakumbi ukubona Sibulele Dondashe, from the Ndlambe Local Siyasanga Tanatu, who is from the Sundays River want published in Sarah Baartman News, email them to [email protected] today! projekthi yeeMini-lab. amanani abantu abaziimfama kwanabo babona Municipality, is now also working as a Finance Intern. Valley Local Municipality, is also gaining experience as TOURISM BUDDIES... The Tourism Buddies are Asavela Gcelu, Amanda Gqotoho, Vuyisanani ngorhatyazo ekuhlaleni esenyuka kakuhle,” utshilo Nkwenkwezi, Noluthando Bam, Liesal Harmse, Cecil Jones, (kneeling) Masiluve Mlamla and Eldrich She holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Financial a Finance Intern. She holds a Bachelor of Technology Ruiters. Deon Wagosa (absent from picture) completes the group. With them are Kouga Municipality’s Information Systems. degree in Cost and Management Accounting. Uthe, ukuza kuthi ga ngoku, iSALB sele ifake iiMini- okaMahanjana. LED and Tourism Manager, Carina Strydom (second right) and Tourism Officer, Khalipha Nelani (right).

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 14 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Rekord Merino pryse tydens veiling ‘n Prag Merino ram het gedurende Maart gesorg vir ‘n rekord prys toe dit vir Volgens BKB het die gemiddelde prys vir 'n stoet-ram tydens die veiling GRAHAMSTOWN BAVIAANSKLOOF R200 000 verkoop is, tydens die 27ste BKB Merino stoet-ram veiling. R12 604 beloop. 2 - 12 JULY 12 SEPTEMBER Die ram, genaamd Google, het behoort aan William en Acton van Aardt Ongeveer vier jaar gelede het die van Aardts geskiedenis gemaak met die Grahamstown Baviaanskloof van Fairworld Fine Wool naby Cookhouse in die Blou Kraan Roete Plaaslike verkoping van ‘n ram genaamd Barrier teen R250 000, ook met die Greylings National Arts Festival Trail Run Munisipaliteit, en het gespog met ‘n wolsyfer van 17.7 micron (72.7% as kopers. skoon). Gedurende Januarie hierdie jaar, het ‘n jong Angora ram, wat behoort Bathurst 8 - 9 AUGUST The Baviaanskloof Trail Run will see runners take Sy kopers, Kerneels Greyling en sy seun, BP, van , het het aan Billy en Fred Colborne van in die Baviaans Plaaslike on a 40km trail in some of the roughest and most Graaff-Reinet aanduiding gegee dat hulle die ram gaan gebruik om hul sowat 4 000 ooie Munisipaliteit, daarin geslaag om ‘n 30 jaar oue rekord met sowat R7 000 te rugged terrain to experience spectacularly beautiful 3 october Bathurst views around the Baviaanskloof. te dek. verbeter toe dit vir R118 000 verkoop is tydens ‘n veiling in dieselfde dorp. Country Affair CONTACT: 041 581 6307 HIGHLY PRICED… Google, a super fine wool ram belonging to William and Acton van Aardt of Fairworld Fine Wool, in Cookhouse, in the Blue Crane Karoo-lus Route Local Municipality, recently sold for R200 000 at the Merino stud’s 27th ram auction.

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(Photo: CUEPIX/Kate Janse van Rensburg) for budding Grahamstown entrepreneur GENERAL PRECAUTIONS DURING After her son was diagnosed with a are and I will prepare the foods accordingly,” number of allergies, Zanele Mzamane, she said. from Grahamstown, in the Makana Local SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS Municipality, decided to take matters into her While the business enjoys relative success CHANGING FORTUNES… From left to right, some members of the Forces of Change Management, own hands and started preparing speciality today, Mzamane said that it was the result Alloysius Langeveldt, Theo Ketshem and Lucinda Yawa. foods to suit her son’s unique dietary needs. of perseverance, as during the early stages Dangerous veld/bush fires there were challenges - with waste being her Don’t make fires in the open and/or leave fires unattended. Don’t throw cigarette butts out of cars or in the open veld. Today, three years since she launched her biggest headache. Don’t throw bottles in the veld as they can magnify the sun’s rays and start fires. Ulutsha lwase-Ikwezi business - Zuzakonke Speciality Products, to help other families with similar needs, her “The recipes came from normal books, which I In the case of a large fire, report it immediately and move away from the area to let the professionals deal with it. luthathela ingomso lalo unique products have landed on the shelves of adapted to make it gluten-free. In doing this, Never throw water onto a fire started by an electrical fault or fires started by oil or paraffin lamps. In this case sand or a small reputable speciality foods store called I was spending lots of money, but I had to a blanket should be used to smother the fire. Fusion at the town’s Pepper Grove Mall. throw away the products, which did not come ezandleni zalo out properly.” “In Grahamstown, not many people can make Flooding / heavy rain ULUTSHA lakuMasipala waseKhaya e-Ikwezi “Kwangaxeshanye, sifuma ukuba abantu abatsha the types of food I am baking,” a smiling Asked about her future plans, Mzamane If possible stay indoors and off the roads, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your nolukhabela phambili lwazise ngokusesikweni bazi ngamalungelo abo noko kungumsebenzi kutshanje umbutho ongekho phantsi ekumele bawenze njengabahlali abasebenzayo Mzamane told Sarah Baartman News. stated that having her products on the shelves ankles. korhulumente (iNGO) nowaziwa njengeForces of futhi siyakholwa ukuba, oku kuyakuqinisa intlalo- at reputable retailers such as Woolworths Change, oku ukukuqiniselkisa ukuba iminqweno ntle nokhuseleko lwabant’abatsha maxa onke,” “I started my business with only my savings. It was the ultimate goal, and that she plans on If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe yalo yokuthatha inxaxheba kwezoshishino uYawa uxelele iSarah Baartman News. was a big decision, but I felt it was necessary approaching a dietary specialist at Rhodes place above the expected flood level. Switch off electricity at the supply point to the building. In rural areas protect/ iyazalisekiswa. to help people whose kids also suffer from University to have her foods tested and relocate animals to a safe place on higher ground. Abandon your home immediately if evacuation is recommended, Le NGO nefumana inkxaso engagungqiyo allergies. Together with a lady who comes in evaluated before taking that big step. before access is cut off by flood water. UIawulwa yikomiti ephantsi kukaTheo Ketshem, kaSodolophu uSizwe Mngwevu nebhunga, twice a week, we do the baking one day and Rodwell Smith, Lusinda Yawa, Priscilla Grootboom kulo nyaka, icebe ukuthathela kuyo ulawulo then dairy on the other.” She also encouraged local entrepreneurs NEVER drive on a road covered by water. You do not know how deep it is or if the road has been washed away. If noAlloysius Langeveldt, iForces of Change lweenkqubo zasekuhlaleni, imisele amaqela to never give up in achieving their goals as the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Be especially cautious at night when it's harder to ikwaxhomekeke kumava kaVernon Ketshem asekuhlaleni esisa, -anikezele ngokutya With her range of foods including types of overcoming initial business failure often leads recognize flood dangers. (uSihlalo), Louis Langeveldt (Sekela Sihlalo) neempahla simahla kubasokolayo, ifakele gluten-free breads, pies, pizzas, yogurts and to success in the long run. Ronnie Natal (uNongxowa), Godfrey Wellman, iindlela itha, ize imisele ikwayala yomculo even vegan ice-cream and cheese, Mzamane Snow (uNobhala), noMona Arends uSekela-Nobhala ekuhlaleni ukuze igcine ulutsha lumanxada- also specialises in the making of products as “Enjoy what you do. Sometimes I work long per client requirements. hours and go to bed late, yet I tell myself in If driving decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more abaziiBoard of Directors. nxada. the mornings I do this because I love it. If you space than usual between you and the car in front of you. Brake gently to avoid skidding. “Iinjongo zale NGO zininzi,” kutsho uYawa, Uthe baya kuluxhasa ulutsha olumilisela iico- “My business policy is that we sit down and have a passion for something, nothing can esangeza ngelithi, eziphambili kuzo, kukukhuthaza operatives eziqhubekekayo ukuze zizimele kwaye talk. You tell me what your allergies or needs prevent you from living it,” Mzamane said. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you abant’abatsha ukuba bathathe inxaxheba kwizinto le NGO yabo izimisele ukuba ngummeli phakathi might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges. ezininzi ezilungele iminyaka yabo kwanophuhliso kwezinto ezitshis’ibunzi kulutsha nokuqinisekisa lwabo. ukuba amalungelo abantu akanyhashwa Strong damaging winds ekuhlaleni. Stay indoors, where possible away from windows that open towards severe winds. Be aware of the following: - “Sikwajonge ukuncedisa ulutsha kwizinto zalo sudden cross winds if traveling especially between buildings, falling trees or power lines and flying debris. zokulukhulisa ekuhlaleni nezokuluphuhlisa ukuze UYawa uyithe pahaha into yokuba ulutsha luzithande lube nelunda ngalo. Sikholelwa kukuba lwase-Ikwezi kungokunje sele luthath’inxaxheba Listen to the radio or TV for warnings and obey the instructions from disaster management officers. oku kuza kunceda abantu abatsha ukuba bafunde kwiiprojekthi ezininzi ezibandakanya iWaste ngamava abo, baze bamelane nokunconywa Management Programme, IBhunga LezeMidlalo kananjalo nezigxeko eziya kuthi zilandele.” neWheelie Bins. Abanye bathatha inxaxheba kwii-Internship Programmes phantsi kweSebe Ukhuthaze ulutsha ukuba luzimanye nale NGO lezeMisebenzi yoLuntu ngeli lixa abanye STOP! drOP! roll! ngobuninzi ngenjongo zoluvakalisa izimvo zalo. bexakeke kumcimbi weeKomiti zeeWadi Don’t run around, you’ll make the Lie down and roll around. It makes Smother the flames with a heavy neeCommunity Works Programme nalapho flames worse. it harder for the fire to spread. material, like a coat or blanket. “Sifuna ulutsha lwe-Ikwezi Local Municipality ukuba benza iSupervision, Administration ne-Project lwazi banzi futhi luwathande amasiko alo luhloniphe Management. nalawo abanye abantu ngokuthi bazimanye In an emergency, you can contact the Disaster Risk Management Centre on: COINCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR… Zanele Mzamane from Grahamstown, in the Makana Local Other contact numbers: neentshukumo eziphakamisa ukulingana, Kukwakho neyimpumelelo iProjekthi yamaqanda Municipality, started her business after her son was diagnosed with a number allergies. Today, she Tel: 041 508 7048 • Toll free: 080 022 2238 Emergency medical services: 10177 • South African Police Services: 10111 ukwahlukana nokuzimela omnye komnye. afresh eququzelelwa lulutsha e-Ikwezi. makes gluten-free breads, pies, pizzas, yogurts and even vegan ice-cream and cheese.

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 16 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 17 Ground-breaking Makana Learning Journey R23.5 Million boost provides knowledge transfer to stakeholders for Graaff-Reinet The Makana Water Intervention Project, demonstrate our commitment to transparency Treatment Works, Botha’s Hill, Howison’s Poort which is being steered by the Department of as we open up our water infrastructure to you. Pump Station, Waainek Treatment Works and Water & Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration a newly commissioned reservoir at Ward 12. Freshwater Fish Farm with key national and provincial partners, is “As delegates participating in this inaugural assisting the Makana Local Municipality to Learning Journey of our critical Water In his closing statement, Andrew Lucas from The Blue Karoo Trust brand, Karoo Catch, which farming and factory operations. rehabilitate its aging and inadequate water Intervention Project, we invite you to not only DWS, placed on record his department’s is operating a fish farm in Graaff-Reinet, in the "Commercial Phase 1 is set to create 815 jobs supply systems in order to resolve the on- learn about our water supply systems and our continued commitment towards ensuring Camdeboo Local Municipality, received a boost (direct, indirect and induced), with 3,920 jobs going water outages suffered by residents and operational challenges; but also to share your the success of the Makana Water Intervention when the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s being created by the end of Commercial Phase 2. businesses in the area. own knowledge with us, as working together Project. (DBSA) Green Fund in 2014 approved a further In this remote rural area, every employed person we will do better.” R23.5 million for the construction of an additional supports approximately 4.5 dependants, which CAUGHT IN GRAAFF-REINET… At completion of Commercial Phase 1, the on-site ponds should Late last year, some 45 representatives from The Department was the first institution to three ponds, commercial scale hatchery and pre- translates to a total of 17 640 additional people produce 2 640 tonnes of fish per annum, which will provide a nutritional and shelf stable food source to approximately 275 000 people. various key institutions gathered at the He also expressed the gratitude of Council come on board and will remain involved until processing line for its R100 million Commercial supported by this initiative. Makana Local Municipality for the first-ever for the consistent support of national and acceptable operations are restored. PARTNERS IN WATER DELIVERY… From left to right, Chris Nair, from Amatola Water; Cllr Nomhle Gaga, Chairperson of Makana Phase 1. Learning Journey. It was arranged by the provincial governmental partners, making Local Municipality’s Portfolio Committee on Engineering and “The construction of the three new pools will an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to test to putting an end to the current challenge - at municipality to lay down the groundwork for special mention of the efforts of the Lucas reminded delegates that this project Infrastructure Services; and Andrew Lucas, from the Department of Water & Sanitation. Construction of these facilities began in April this justify the establishment of a processing facility the impact of farming tilapia on the environment. present processing of catfish in retort pouches can the Makana Water Invervention Project. Department of Water & Sanitation and the will require an arduous effort; and urged year. in Graaff-Reinet. This is an exciting addition to the The initial EIA was approved, but due to market only be done in the Western Cape. Eastern Cape Development Corporation. the Councillors present to place water Karoo Catch brand, which provides an alternative testing with various species of the processed Delegates included Municipal Councillors, conservation high on their agenda. At completion of Commercial Phase 1, the on- for rapidly declining fish stocks, as a result of product, a decision was made to change from “Currently, we have to transport the fish in representatives from provincial and national While apologising for the water shortages site ponds should produce 2 640 tonnes of fish climate change, overfishing and pollution. The tilapia to catfish. From a farming perspective, refrigerated trucks to a processing factory in the departments, civil society including the Kowie experienced by residents, the Mayor was Cllr Nomhle Gaga, Chairperson of the Makana per annum, which will provide a nutritional and Karoo Catch brand is based on fish farming, rather catfish is a fantastic choice because of its more Western Cape. Due to the increase in demand, the Catchment Campaign, media representatives, quick to acknowledge the outstanding efforts Local Municipality’s Portfolio Committee on shelf stable food source to approximately 275 000 than harvesting wild fish stocks, which guarantees resilient nature, quick growth and low mortality need for an in-house processing factory was Rhodes University and the South African of the operational team comprising Municipal Engineering and Infrastructure Services, also people. An offtake agreement is already in place a reliable and sustainable supply of fish,” said the rates. inevitable. As such, ECDC approached the Defence Force. technicians, Amatola Water and MMB reminded all delegates that while outstanding for the first 120 tonnes and additional letters Eastern Cape Development Corporation’s (ECDC) Department of Trade and Industry’s (the dti) Consulting Engineers. progress has been made – which is not always of intent have been secured as the production risk capital specialist, Phakamisa George. The ECDC spent a further R612 080 on two separate Employment Creation Fund (ECF) to fund the Opening the event, the Executive Mayor, appreciated by all – turning a defunct water volumes ramp up. market surveys, which was supported financially construction of a processing factory. Councillor Zamuxolo Peter, stated: “Today is Following the event, delegates were taken supply system around requires hard work, George said that the ECDC, as the chair of the and operationally by the UK Department for a great day for the Makana Municipality, as it to the municipality’s water and treatment human and financial resources together with INSPECTING MAKANA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE… Delegates review the condition of valves that were replaced during the repairs Currently, the catfish farm operates a small scale Progress Support Committee (PSC), is pleased that Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and “The dti approved R5.4 million towards the provides us with yet another opportunity to works, including the James Kleynhans Water sufficient time. at the Howison’s Poort Pump Station in Grahamstown. hatchery and two aquaculture ponds (one for it has played a central role in rallying financial and the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. construction of a processing factory in Graaff- practical training and one for production) capable other support for the initiative. Reinet for Karoo Catch, which will result in further of producing 22 tonnes of fish a month. “We wanted to ensure market acceptance of the job creation for approximately 100 people during Department of Social Development “From the moment the Blue Karoo Trust asked for product and the packaging in an effort to secure Commercial Phase 1. The factory team will receive Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit The first commercial scale facility was a result of the development financier’s help in 2006, we were additional off-take agreements and letters of both theoretical and practical training during targets youth skills a R10 million injection in 2013 from the national always confident that it would play a catalytic role intent for the initiative as production increases. the construction phase and will be absorbed on verskaf krag aan gemeenskap Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in growing the infant aquaculture industry in the completion,” George said. to cater for infrastructure and operational costs, Eastern Cape. High impact initiatives such as this, “In 2013, the ECDC-managed Eastern Cape Jobs van Chris Hani as well as capacity building. The first production place the province in an advantageous position to Stimulus Fund, put in another R1 430 000 for ECDC has also asked National Treasury’s Jobs facility currently services a 10 ton a month off-take challenge the Western Cape’s dominance of the land preparation, electric fencing and for an Fund for R1.3 million to fund on-the-job Inwoners van die Chris Hani informele nedersetting, naby Jeffreysbaai, het rede gehad om fees te agreement for processed catfish. sector,” he explains. aquaculture training facility to kick-start the pilot training to create a ready pool of staff once the vier toe elektrisiteit vir die eerste keer aangeskakel was in 51 huishoudings, tydens 'n plegtigheid op phase, which provided a small scale trial facility on additional aquaculture and processing facilities die 28ste Mei. “On completion of Commercial Phase 1, the George said that the Blue Karoo Trust first which the commercial scale planning was based,” are operational. An application has also been initiative will boast 10 aquaculture production presented the idea to ECDC in 2006 to farm tilapia, explained George. submitted to the National Treasury Jobs Fund for “Vandag is ‘n wonderlike dag. Ons sukkel al baie lank sonder elektrisiteit maar wat so pas gebeur het, systems, a commercial scale hatchery, a processing which is one of the most delicious freshwater fish R50 million in order to implement Commercial gaan beslis 'n groot verskil in ons lewe maak,” het een van die begunstigdes, Papa Bolo, gesê. facility and small scale training facilities for both found in rivers. ECDC then spent some R238 032 on However, he said various funders have commited Phase 1 at full capacity.

Die voorsiening van elektrisiteit vir Chris Hani vorm ook deel van die Kouga Plaaslike Munisipaliteit se plan om die lewens van mense in informele nedersettings te verbeter. ADDRESSING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT… The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development announced that it injected over R10 million in skills development funding for the youth of the province. Three municipalities might merge for better service delivery “Namens die gemeenskap, wil ek graag my bedanking toespreek aan Kouga se elektrisiteitsdepartment asook ander rolspelers wat die lot van hierdie mense raak gesien het en hulle van krag te voorsien,” het As the country observes Youth Month in June, the "The results have been very promising and we The Ikwezi, Camdeboo and Baviaans local “We think it will go a long way, but of course, plaaslike raadslid, Timothy Meleni, gesê. Eastern Cape Department of Social Development are keen to continue with this project and we feel municipalities have been earmarked for a it must follow due processes and I hope the announced that it injected over R10 million that it has a very strong success rate in terms of merger into one municipality that is expected to Demarcation Board will in due course be able to Volgens Kouga Portefeulje Raadslid vir Infrastruktuur, Beplanning en Ontwikkeling, Patrick Kota, in skills development funding for the youth of employment. better meet the needs of communities in these make a decision in this regard,” Musualle said. het the munisipaliteit ook kennis gegee dat daar binnekort verbeteringe toegepas sal word met the province – as a way of addressing youth municipalities. betrekking tot sanitasie, opgradering van paaie en voorsiening van water. unemployment. “The hospitality industry is still growing and The Eastern Cape Provincial Government and the there's a strong need for talent and skill and we While the municipalities are vast in terms of land Sarah Baartman District Municipality are also In one programme, the department has identified find that with a full time degree program we mass, they are among the smallest in the country assisting local municipalities to ensure that they at least 30 young people between the ages of have more jobs available when they graduate,” in terms of population and economic activities, better manage their funds and achieve better 17 and 35, with a minimum qualification of Dr Hensens also said. which means they have small revenue bases from audit outcomes. Grade 12, to be enrolled in a one year chef training which to fund projects such as housing delivery, programme at Stenden University in Port Alfred, A beneficiary, Sive Witbooi, said being part of the job creation and other public services without “We have joined hands with the municipalities, in the Ndlambe Local Municipality. programme was an opportunity that will change assistance from government in the form of grants. particularly the most needy, to provide support her life forever. and leadership supervision,” the Premier said. The youth came from disadvantaged backgrounds NEW LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ON THE CARDS… The Ikwezi, Camdeboo and Baviaans local Eastern Cape Premier, Phumulo Masualle, in municipalities have been earmarked for a merger into onemunicipality that is expected to better and the department said the skills training was a "I used to sit at the location doing nothing and I April, added his support to the idea, which The Municipal Demarcation Board, which is meet the needs of communities in these municipalities. way of breaking the poverty cycle in their families. was looking for a job. So this is a dream come true completed by October this year. Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, which is for me because I've always wanted to do BCom in was proposed by the Minister of Cooperative responsible for the determination of municipal only 30km away. Speaking to the SABC, Dr Wouter Hensens, Vice Hospitality Management but my parents had no Governance, Pravin Gordhan, saying that this will boundaries, also held public meetings with Chancellor of the Stenden University, said the funds to pay for my fees." assist government to speed up service delivery stakeholders and residents in the Ikwezi, Meanwhile, residents of Nxuba Local partnership between the university and the and deal with financial challenges faced by these Baviaans and Camdeboo local municipalities Municipality reportedly do not want to be Elsewhere in the Eastern Cape, the Municipal department has yielded positive results to date. Meanwhile, the Department of Social municipalities. from the 15th to the 17th of April. merged into the Nkonkobe Local Municipality, Demarcation Board met residents about the Development said that it was of paramount which they say is too far away at 90km, and proposed mergers of the Gariep and Maletswai FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT… Kouga Local Municipality Ward Councillor, Timothy Meleni Stenden University in Port Alfred is part of the importance to equip the youth with skills “The larger you are, the more likely you are to The legal process of merging the municipalities would prefer that their municipality - which Municipalities; the Nxuba and Nkonkobe (centre), switches on the electricity to the home of Chris Hani resident, Papa Bolo (right), while internationally acclaimed Stenden University, so as to enable young people to participate receive resources and gain the capacity required – including public consultations and the includes the towns of Adelaide, Bedford and Municipalities and the Inkwanca, Tsolwana and Kouga Local Municipality Infrastructure, Planning and Development Portfolio Councillor, Patrick Kota (left), looks on. which is based in the Netherlands. meaningfully in the mainstream economy. to support the municipality. creation of new wards, is expected to be surrounding farms, be amalgamated into the Lukhanji Municipalities.

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 18 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 19 Role Model: Department of Water & Have an opinion? Sanitation Bursary YOUTH Send us an email: [email protected] Programme / Scholarships 2016 in South Africa In this edition of Sarah Baartman News, we asked the youth of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality how they would improve the lives of residents in their communities if they were Mayor for a week. Closing Date: 16 August 2015

Bursary Criteria Bursaries will be allocated on the basis of a balanced consideration of the following factors: • Academic performance Siphiwo Mfunibe (29) from Somerset East, in the Blue Boniswa Sinoko (21) from Humansdorp said that if she • Race and Gender Crane Route Local Municipality, said that eradicating drug was a Mayor, she would focus her energies on addressing the scourge of drug abuse in her community. “Drug abuse is a • Financial need abuse and addressing crime in his community would be among his top priorities. “If I were Mayor for a week, I would big problem in my community and that is definitely something • Need of DWA in reference to the specific qualification oversee and establish projects to help prevent drug abuse – that I would look at addressing if I was Mayor,” she said. • An Interview Schedule especially among young people, and ensure that we address GIVER WITH BIG HEART… Molly Bam, who started Jehovah Jireh Haven with the problem of crime. I would also not tolerate any form of her husband, Neel, to care for Alexandria’s destitute children. Assistance will be provided on a year-on-year basis and bursaries will be renewed only if nepotism, favouritism or corruption in my council,” he said. Image courtesy of www.jjhaven.org.za. performance of bursars is satisfactory.

Successful applicants to the bursary scheme receive the following support: James Mahlatini (29) also from Somerset East, said that if • Full tertiary registration and tuition fees he were Mayor, he would focus on addressing unemployment Alexandria couple in his community. He described; “The majority of the people • Residence and meal fees here in Somerset East do not have jobs, which means many • Book allowance people are living in poverty. My first task as Mayor would be • An annual personal allowance builds a warm and Babalwa Mabukata (32) also from Humansdorp, said that to ensure that I create job opportunities for these people.” infrastructure development was needed in her community and Currently bursaries for the full time pre and post-graduate studies are she would work to make it a reality if she was Mayor. “If I were granted on an annual basis to learners at the following South African Mayor, I would launch various projects to help build schools loving home for local and houses; improve existing public infrastructure and make universities: sure the young people are aware of the dangers of drugs as • University of Pretoria this is a big problem in my community,” she described. Vuyiseka Saul (19) from Somerset East, agreed on children • University of Kwazulu-Natal job creation saying that the area had huge potential for • University of the employment creation projects. “Employment is a major issue • University of Cape Town here so I would focus on finding ways to fund new projects Ndlambe Local Municipality is aware of, and “We depend on sponsorships and donations for that will employ as many people as possible. This is a big area • University of Stellenbosch with great potential,” she said. appreciative of the immense contribution made survival,” said Molly. • University of the Western Cape by a children’s home, Jehovah Jireh Haven, • University of • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University which is based in Alexandria, spokesperson, In March, Jehovah Jireh Haven received a Mvuselelo Hlongwe (27) from Humansdorp said that if • Walter Sisulu University he was Mayor, he would work on building relationships with Cecil Mbolekwa, said. R35 000 donation from the Toy Run, which is • Tshwane University of Technology the community as well as delivering on education. “As Mayor, organized annually by several Port Elizabeth- • Durban University of Technology I would definitely, first of all, get the community involved Luvo Mabhumulo (15) also from Humansdorp said that • Central University of Technology to advise me about the problems that they face on a daily his first duty as Mayor would be to improve food security in Formed 23 years ago, by Molly and Neels Bam, based biker clubs. basis. I would also find ways to develop and deliver education his community. “I would introduce a project that helps with Jehovah Jireh Haven (Hebrew for ‘The Lord our • Cape Peninsula University of Technology infrastructures and modern tools for learning as many of us the production and supplying food to poor residents. I will • Vaal University of Technology don’t have access to computers and struggle with those also ensure that residents have proper homes as well as Provider’) is currently caring for over a hundred “All the Non-Profit Organizations and Public • University of Venda skills,” he said. ensuring that they have access to a facility where they can orphaned and vulnerable children - of which Benefit Organisations we funded this year • University of Witwatersrand tell me about the problems they face in their lives,” he said. many come from poverty-stricken families and including Jehovah Jireh Haven were more than • University of child-headed homes. deserving of the donation. • University of Zululand • Rhodes University

Children of all ages are also brought to “They work very hard to provide hope to the Lwazi Kolobile (30) from Jansenville in the Ikwezi Local Students pursuing the following fields of study are eligible to apply for this Thulisa Piliso (19) also from Somerset East, said that Municipality, said that job creation would take much of his them by the police, social workers and often, young people for whom they provide shelter bursary: unemployment was a major challenge in his community and time as Mayor. “I would focus on creating job opportunities desperate family members - some simply and food,” said Toy Run PE Chairperson, Tony • Analytical Chemistry would get most of her attention as Mayor. “As Mayor, I would for the youth of the Ikwezi Local Municipality because that is • Aquatic Sciences focus on creating projects that will help with local job creation. what we are lacking in our area. Some of us have Grade 12 abandoned on the front step. Many of the Halket, during the handover. I will also create a department in my municipality, which will and even furthered our studies, but there are no proper jobs • Biochemistry children suffer from emotional, physical and be focussed on community engagement. In that department, for young people in my community,” he said. • Biological Sciences people will be able to submit their opinions and information on cognitive difficulties due to fetal alcohol Mbolekwa said; “They are doing a good job of • Cartography the problems faced by their communities – and also suggest syndrome or because of illnesses such as HIV/ looking after the orphaned and vulnerable • Engineering – Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), how I can help them,” she said. AIDS or TB. children. Poverty is a huge problem that Mechanical Engineering. • Environmental Law government cannot succeed in alleviating alone. Luwaan Maarman (29) also from Jansenville said that he • Environmental Management would focus on housing delivery if he was Mayor for a week. The couple, assisted by local volunteers, • Environmental Science “If I were Mayor, I would definitely look at ways to deliver tries to meet the different needs of the “We always appreciate concerted efforts by • Geo-Chemistry better housing for local residents, who still live in shacks. Housing is still a big problem in our area and it is something • Geographical Information Systems Msindisi Michael (30) from Humansdorp, in the Kouga children as if they were their own – from members of the community and the private that I would be happy to take on,” he said. basics such as food, clothing and a place sector to deal head on with the challenges • Geo-Hydrology Local Municipality, said that he would devote his time as • Geology Mayor to public infrastructure development. “I would like to of safety to meeting their need to be loved. facing local communities.” • Hydrology see people living nicely in their communities, which is why I would go out and see what conditions people are living under. Molly said that they could not just ignore the • Limnology Many of the roads in Humansdorp are also untarred and very children when they came to them looking Jehovah Jireh Haven depends on the • Microbiology bad, especially when it rains, which is also something I would for ‘a home’. generosity and support of the public to keep • Surveying rectify. Education is very important, especially when it comes Simphiwo Mapela (33) from Jansenville said that he would • Water and Sanitation to the youth,” he said. focus on skills development for the youth in his community if going, and is registered both as a Non Profit • Water Care he became Mayor. “As Mayor for my town, I would look into In addition, the Bam's have donated a portion Organisation (078-566-NPO) and a Public introducing a project that can help with skills development for • Water Resource Management the youth as there are no jobs or many opportunities for Ikwezi of their smallholding to the haven. This land Benefit Organisation (PBO 930037528). As • Water Utilisation youth because they do not have the skills,” he said. has been used to build two foster homes for the Jehovah Jireh Haven is a registered charity, Obligations Kholeka Dadane (24) also from Humansdorp said that children with government funding. It is hoped South African donations are tax deductible in DWA will require bursars who obtain their qualifications to join the Water Learning Academy skills development for the youth would be a priority if she that these homes will be the first of many. terms of S18A of the Income Tax Act for which were Mayor. “Most of the youth in Humansdorp don’t have on a fixed term contract with DWA for a maximum of five years but not less than three years. qualifications and some are unable to work on a computer. tax certificates are issued. Besides monetary Should bursars choose not to meet this obligation; the bursars will be required to reimburse As Mayor, I would setup a project that deals with computer Cheraldine Dolf (34) also from Jansenville said that There is also a safe kindergarten and daycare donation, they also welcome sponsorships, DWA for all monies spent on the tertiary studies, inclusive of calculated interest. skills so that everyone knows how to use one. There is also a unemployment is a major challenge facing the Ikwezi lot of nepotism in our town as some people who don’t even community so she would devote her time to addressing center available for local children - whose groceries and volunteers. How to apply for Water and Sanitation Department Bursaries 2016: have grade 12 are employed, while those better qualified sit that. “Unemployment – especially for the young people, is parents earn very little, so that the children at home. As Mayor, I would make sure that the person who a big problem in our area, which is why, if I were Mayor, I If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned above, you should download and fill in has the qualifications gets the job and I will also make sure would try to create job opportunities as well as promote skills can be in a protected environment while their For more information, contact them on 046 a copy of the application form to apply for the bursary and follow the instructions carefully. that those employed do their jobs effectively and do the work development,” she said. parents are at work. 653 0487 or email: [email protected] they are paid for.” Download the bursary application form at: www.dwa.gov.za/Learning

SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 20 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 21 KIDS SPORT Can you find Did you Sarah Baartman Distriksmunisipaliteit the way out ? know atletiekspan neem deel aan 2015 Twee Oseane Marathon ...an ostrich's Die Sarah Baartman Distriksmunisipaliteit het gedurende April gespog Die enigste manlike deelnemer in the span, Geoffrey Mlawu van die eye is bigger met drie werknemers wat daarin geslaag het om die uitdagende Old Munisipaliteit se Argiewe, het die volle marathon aangedurf en daarin than it's brain Mutual Twee Oseane Marathon in Kaapstad te voltooi. geslaag om dit te voltooi met ‘n tyd van 06:54.

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strawberries SARAH BAARTMAN MUNICIPALITY’S OWN ATHLETES… From left to right, Aretha Plata, the Municipality’s Environmental Health Practitioner; Geoffrey Mlawu, from the Sarah Baartman District Municipality’s Archives, and Fundiswa Antony, the Municipality’s Legal Advisor.

...the least Makana Local Municipality to host used letter SANABO championships in July in the The Sarah Baartman District Municipality will for the first Nomsa Kwanini, is from Kirkwood’s Mzamo Boxing Club. alphabet time host the South African Amateur Boxing Organisation (SANABO) Championships from the 2nd to the 12th of July. “Mofu indeed paid me a visit recently, to say he was is Q pleased with my work. He gave us training equipment “We have decided to host the national open boxing and gloves to assist in the development of boxing in the championships in Grahamstown, in the Makana Local Sundays River Valley Local Municipality,” a proud Nana told Municipality,” SANABO President, Andile Mofu, told Sarah Sarah Baartman News. Baartman News. Have something to say? Send us an email: [email protected] Meanwhile, three amateur boxers from Grahamstown - He said that the aim of this historic move was to take Ntombikayise Cunge (from Nombulelo Secondary School), CAREER boxing to the people and to ensure that boxing maintains Siyaxolisa Mapapu (Nombulelo Secondary School) and a presence in every corner of South Africa, especially at Nomathamsanqa Litye, returned from the SANABO junior grassroots level. and youth championships with medals in April. They are members of Grahamstown’s Mfuzo Boxing Camp. Mofu said that SANABO was happy about the role Sarah Baartman District sportsmen and coaches were playing in Ntombikayise, who took part in the junior (52kg) category, the development of boxing in the region. He particularly brought home a bronze medal, while Siyaxolisa (69kg) and mentioned Simphiwe Nana, Sports Development Officer at Nomathamsanqa (75kg) won silver in the youth category. Social Work: Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, and Mfuzo Dyira, from Makana Local Municipality. The three, together with Thandiswa Kwanini and Noxolo A career for anyone passionate Bill from the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, were Nana is the only trainer/manager in the entire part of the Cacadu Amateur Boxing Organisation (CABO), Eastern Cape with two boxers in the elite Eastern which represented the Eastern Cape at the national about helping people Cape Academy of Sport (ECAS) - Monalisa Takane and championships in Welkom. Sesethu Plaatjies, who train under his Fighting Stars Boxing Club in Kirkwood. A third girl in the academy, The Eastern Cape came second in the overall standings. If you love helping people and want to empower study at a tertiary institution. 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The This qualification could equip you for career The good news is that Social Workers are kuphuhliso lwezakhono, uMasipala waseKhaya UMasipala wakhe uthenge iimpahla zokudlala zalo mdlalo – esaleka ngelithi, angathanda ukuba kaNana, “Sisebenzisa izigidi ezine zeerandi (R4 social work profession is very broad and there are Sociology specialises in social theory, method, opportunities in community development, currently in high demand both in our country eSundays River Valley uqhuba uphuhliso lwebhola ezibandakanye iijezi, iibhulukhwe ezimfutshane, bakhuphe abadlali abasaya kumela eli lizwe million) ze-Municipal Infrastructural Grant (MIG) many possible fields that you could get into. social research, as well as selected topics of child protection, child and family welfare, youth and across the world. 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SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 22 SARAH BAARTMAN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | Page 23 SPORT Evans, Seyffert triumph in PwC Great Zuurberg Trek Kevin Evans sealed what could be one of the Seyffert, who finished second with Hanco WINNERS: The podium last wins of his professional career when he and Kachelhoffer in the Old Mutual joBerg2c earlier this finishers in the PwC Great Zuurberg mountain bike race teammate Pieter Seyffert claimed the overall victory month, said he and Evans had been climbing well were (from left) third-placed in the second edition of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek since taking the opening stage. Jason Meaton and Jurgens Uys, winners Pieter Seyffert mountain bike race in Addo, in the Sundays River and Kevin Evans, and runners- Valley Local Municipality at the end of May. “So with our lead and knowing the pass was coming, up Chris Wolhuter and Andrew Hill. The three-stage mountain we decided not to take any unnecessary risks on the bike race finished at Zuurberg Evans and Seyffert (Biogen Volcan-Altech Autopage) descentss. Chris and Andrew pushed very hard on the Mountain Village near Port Elizabeth. were one second behind defending champion Andrew technical single-track sections but we kept our cool Photo: Full Stop Communications. Hill and partner Chris Wolhuter (TIB Insurance) in the and luckily had no mechanicals.” 50km final stage that finished at Zuurberg Mountain GREAT ZUURBERG TREK ACTION… Kevin Evans (front) leads the pack on the final climb up Village. The foursome rolled together with Meaton and Uys Zuurberg Pass in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. for most of the day. However, on the final climb, Evans Evans and Seyffert took the overall win in the three-day mountain bike race. The duo, who hail from and and Seyffert upped the tempo to drop the youngsters. Photo: Full Stop Communications. Johannesburg respectively, clocked 2:26:52 to secure the title in 8:50:21. Then it was left to the top two teams to tough it out, with Hill working hard on the front in the closing Despite taking their second stage win, Hill and kilometres. Wolhuter could not erase the deficit of more than a minute created by the overnight leaders on the Turning into the finishing straight, Wolhuter took the opening day. more risky outside line but stayed upright to cross the line first, followed by Seyffert, his teammate Hill, and They retained their runner-up spot in the general Evans. classification throughout to finish in 8:51:38. In the women’s race, the Merrell team of Andrea The rising Isostar pairing of Jurgens Uys and Jason Shirley and SanMari Woithe took their third Meaton rounded out the daily podium in 2:29:36 to consecutive stage win in 3:15:24 to defend their title remain third in the standings in 9:22:00. in 12:00:22.

Multiple South African marathon champion, Evans “It’s not easy but I think it’s one of the most scenic said the win in the three-day Eastern Cape race was races in the Eastern Cape if not the country,” said a special one for him. Shirley.

“It’s possibly one of my last ones, so it’s nice to tick off Mixed category leader Anriette Schoeman clipped a the Zuurberg Trek as one of the races that I’ve won.” pole and crashed heavily within the first 12km but Seyffert said it was an honour to race alongside Evans recovered well to win the stage in 2:57:03. in his final season as a pro. She concluded an uncontested overall victory in “And then to take the win just tops it off.” 10:58:53 with Africa Silks teammate John Wakefield. URamie Xonxa, ingqanga yezemidlalo eBathurst Ukuqala kwakhe njengomhlohli wesikolo iqela lezamanqindi ePort Alfred. Leli qela ekhumbula ngovuyo ukuba ngezi zenzo wayesusa samabanga aphantsi i-Andrew Moyakhe elikhulise iimbethi-manqindi ezihlawulwayo ulutsha ezitalatweni nakwizenzo zolwaphulo- Primary School eseBathurst ngomnyaka ka1980, kule ngingqi. mthetho elalinokuzibona luthe bhada kuzo. uRamie Xonxa wayelityendyana lomfana oseze ngobuso elizweni nowayegxeleshe ukwenza Emva kokudlalela iqela iWinter Rose RFC, “Ndaya kufundisa kwisikolo samabanga ephantsi ingunqu ebonakalayo kwimfundo. eRhini, qela elo lalidlala phantsi kombutho iMtyobo Primary ndaza ndaba nguMongameli iSouth Eastern District Union (SEDU), lo kaXonxa weYoung Ideas FC – iqela eladuma ngegama “Ezemidlalo zaziyinxalenye yelo cebo, “ utshilo waba ngMongameli weli qela waza emva koko elithi, “Abantwana Besikolo,” kubeke uXonxa, okaXonxa, nowayesakuba yimbethi manqindi wenyukela ukuya kuba NguMlawuli kwi-Eastern esaleka ngelithi, iYoung Ideas FC kunye ne- yabangahlawulwayo nowayebalasele kwiqela Province Sport Administration njenge-Executive Cosmos FC yaba ngamaqela aphum’izandla lebhola yombhoxo iWinter Rose Rugby Football member ngeminyaka 1998-1999. naweyedlala ibhola enomtsalane kwingingqi Club (RFC). UXonxa lo waseka amaqela ebhola kaMasipala waseNdlambe. ekhatywayo nabeneetshukumo eBhatisi Iqela iWinter Rose RFC awaba nguMongameli ekuMasipala waseKhaya inDlambe. walo uXonxa ngomnyaka ka2007, belivuyela “Ngemini apho la maqela ayequbisene ukugqiba ikhulu leminyaka likho ngoka 2014. omabini, kwakuphuma uwonke-wonke ukuza Ekhumbula, uthi kwakungeminyaka yoo1970 kuwabukela,” kubalisa uXonxa, esaleka ngelithi, DEVOTED TO SPORTS DEVELOPMENT… Ramie ukuya koo1980s nalapho kwakungekho kwaqela “Kube luyolo ndimenyiwe ukuya kuvuyisana iCosmos FC yada yayakubetha iPE Technikon Xonxa, a sports pioneer from Bathurst, in the lebhola ekhatywayo apho ngoko. neqela,” utsho encume olukaBhlankethe lo kumdlalo weVodacom League eBhayi kuloo Ndlambe Local Municipality. kaXonxa. minyaka. Uthe amaqela ebhola ekhatywayo OkaXonxa nofundele ubutitshala kwikholeji nalawo ombhoxo aqala ukuthi gqi agcwal’indawo Lo somashishi uphum’izandla waseRhini, yezeMfundo eseZwelitsha kufutshane naseQonce, Utitshala uxelele iSarah Baartman News yonke emva koko. ukhumbule ukuba wayedla ngokuthwala wayegudlana imihlana nabantu abafana ukuba nguye owasungula iqela iLion Power abadlali ngelori yakhe ukuba kumabala noReuben “Kid Zion” Matewu, owayesakuba RFC eBathurst ngoka1976. Akaphelela apho, “Ndasungula amaqela ezemidlalo amaninzi ezemidlalo nokubabuyisa kuba amaqela ngelo yintshatsheli kwisigaba sentambanane. ikwanguye owasungula iYoung Boys Football eBhatisi ngexesha apho le ndawo yayingaziwa xesha ayengena bani uwaxhasayo ngezinto NgokaXonxa owabangoqwokuqala ukusungula Club (FC) kwangalo nyaka ka1976 etsho ngabaninzi.” ezifana nezothutho.

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