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DRIVEN BY PEOPLE close doors POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY Securing on t h e c i t y f o r o v e r 25 years after-hours SAFETY service TIPS By KATHRYN CLEARY Several private healthcare practition- FROM ers in the Grahamstown (Makhanda) ANDRE area have put a stop to their after- hours care services. This leaves resi- WILLE dents little choice but to visit their local public hospital for any after- SAFETY WHEN PARKING/ hours emergency. With the Eastern DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Cape suffering from a lack of health- care resources, local residents are • Always close your windows The Grahamstown to Sea (G2C) mountain bike race from Grahamstown to Port Alfred in July attracted in excess of 300 concerned about their options for when driving in the city centre. entries from all over the Eastern Cape. The annual event is sponsored by the Grahamstown and Port Alfred branches of adequate care. BUCO hardware merchants. The race proceeds were handed over last week to the beneficiaries, Grahamstown SPCA and • Do not open your windows One Grahamstown (Makhanda) Port Alfred SPCA. Seen at the handover of the cheque to Grahamstown SPCA last week were, from left, Cathy Gorham of for hawkers along the road and private practise issued a letter to organising club Albany Saints & Sinners Multi-Sport Club, Mark Thomas of Grahamstown SPCA and Shaun Sawyer of BUCO their patients stating that they will at the robots. Grahamstown. Grahamstown SPCA also assisted with the all-important task of marshalling. Photo: Supplied • Keep the doors locked and no longer offer after-hours care as of windows closed at all times. 1 September. Their reasoning behind the decision includes the low num- • Do not use a cellular phone ber of general practitioners in the unless you have a hands-free area given the growing demographic kit. of private healthcare users. Taxi rank agreement An anonymous source from Set- • Lock your valuables in the tlers Hospital stated that their private cars boot before departure. By SUE MACLENNAN off – effectively rental for the space Kondile, though, was frustrated that doctors had also halted after-hours axi associations in Grahamstown they’ve occupied to load passengers. the Uncedo long-distance taxis con- care, meaning that private patients RESPONSES IN (Makhanda) still have to ratify Because BATA operates the Link tinued to line up in Beaufort Street would have to wait in casualty for an agreement brokered this Street rank, their marshall collects opposite the Total garage, less than GRAHAMSTOWN medical emergencies. week.T Competing taxi associations this fee and it goes to the association. half a kilometre from their rank. 26/07/2018 – 31/07/2018 A recent post on Grahamstown Border Alliance (BATA) and Uncedo Uncedo believes they’re entitled to “There’s no change,” Kondile said (Makhanda) social media detailed House Break-in’s - 8 have met twice this month to resolve a share. Chairperson Monde Sandi this week. “They’re still in front of an account of a private patient wait- a disagreement over fee sharing. said at issue had been that many of our rank.” Arrests - 1 ing for over 10 hours in casualty to The dispute over stand fees (the their drivers and owners were pay- Uncedo’s home rank is in Dr Jacob Business Robbery - 1 see a doctor as a result of no private duty payable to the rank manage- ing stand fees to the BATA marshall Zuma Drive opposite Fikizolo Pri- after-hours care services. ment once your taxi is full and ready – yet Uncedo was receiving no share mary School. BATA’s rank is in Link Local practitioner, Dr Dario Bere- to leave) earlier this month saw Un- of that. Sandi said this had been re- Street, opposite the Engen garage in WE OFFER nisco spoke to Grocott's Mail about • 24hr Monitoring cedo leave BATA’s long-distance car solved during talks. Beaufort Street. this issue. Berenisco's practise will • Alarm Installations rank in Link Street and establish their “The stand fee payment for the Both use the main municipality continue to offer after-hours care • Services and repairs to all own loading area less than 500 me- Port Alfred, PE and Peddie taxis will managed Queen Street rank, along services, but only to their dedicated makes of alarm systems tres up the road. be split half-half,” Sandi said. “But for with privately owned land behind patients. • Armed Response The dispute is about BATA’s Link the Fort Beaufort line, each associa- Shoprite and four allocated parking “We are going to cover our regular • Guards Street rank. Both Uncedo and BATA tion will take its own fee.” bays in front of Checkers in High patients that are registered with the • Access control (gate were using it to load long-distance Sandi said as far as Uncedo was Street. practise, emphasis on our patients automation, intercoms and taxis to Fort Beaufort, King William’s concerned, negotiators had resolved The ‘Avanza’ rank for vehicles trav- and regular patients, not patients cameras) Town and Peddie. the disagreement. It only needed elling to Port Elizabeth is a section that once saw us five years ago and • Electric Fencing Loaded taxis pay a stand fee of be- to be ratified by the respective or- of Beaufort Street close to the Hill • Cash in Transit have another doctor that they nor- tween R15 and R20 before they set ganisations. BATA chairperson Dole Street corner. mally attend.” Securing Kenton on Sea/ Though Berenisco will continue Bushman's River/Cannon Rocks/ to see patients after-hours, he ex- Boknes Areas Fish hooks late-night cellphone burglar pressed concerns. For advice or a free quote “I think there’s been an abuse of after-hours care”, he said. “I think contact André Wille By SUE MACLENNAN fish tank and staring into it, clearly been using to watch the fish in the Tel: 046 636 1667 When Sanet Steyn woke up in the absorbed and fascinated. tank. Then with a shock she realised people call out doctors unnecessarily early hours of Monday morning she “What on earth are you doing?!” the intruder must have been right after-hours for things that could have STOLEN PROPERTY was confused more than afraid when Steyn said. Startled, the intruder ran beside her while she was asleep. “My been kept for reasonable hours.” We have found the following items: 2 she saw an intruder in her flat. out of the door, jumped over the fence phone was next to me on my bedside “I think that’s caused alot of frus- Bicycles found, 1 x Security gate. If you Steyn, who lives in a complex at and disappeared down the street. table,” she said. tration around general practition- have lost these items please come to our the east end of African Street, said It took a minute before the fact And the fish? ers.” offices to collect. Positive identification it was around 3.30am on Monday that she’d had an intruder set in, and “Nothing special,” she said later. Private patients that do not have of goods needs to be provided. morning when she was woken by a Steyn ran to slam her door shut and “Just some very plain guppies.” access to after-hours care are re- light on in her flat. looked for her phone to call Hi-Tec Steyn said there had been several quested to visit Settlers Hospital. She thought she must have forgot- Security. incidents in the complex in recent ten to switch it off and got up to do It was only then she realised that weeks. I think there’s been an Emergency so – but was confused to see a per- her phone must have been the light “I’m just grateful that’s all that son standing shining a light into her the “rather short” intruder must have happened,” she said. abuse of after-hours care. Numbers • Ambulance 10177 • Aids Helpline 0800 012322 WEATHER AND • AA Rescue 0800 111997 046 603 6300 • Medical Rescue 0800 033007 WEATHER & TIDES • GHT Child Welfare 046 636 1355 • Electricity 046 603 6036 TIDES FRIDAY 24 AUGUST MONDAY THURSDAY A/H 046 603 6000 Sunny. Light ENE wind. Partly cloudy. Moderate westerly wind. Partly cloudy. Light NNW wind. • Eskom 086 014 00014 • Fire Brigade 046 622 4444 Temperature: Min 8°C Max 21°C Temperature: Min 7°C Max 14°C Temperature: Min 11°C Max 26°C • Ght Police Station 046 603 9152 Tides: Low 08:55 21:05 Tides: Low 10:16 22:32 Tides: Low 11:37 • Hi-Tec 046 636 1660 High 02:43 15:07 High 04:09 16:29 High 05:36 17:56 • Raphael Centre 046 622 8831 • SPCA 046 622 3233 SATURDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY • Traffic Services 046 603 6067 Sunny. Moderate westerly wind. Cloudy. Moderate WSW wind. Partly cloudy. Light WNW wind. • Water 046 603 6136 Temperature: Min 6°C Max 28°C Temperature: Min 6°C Max 17°C Temperature: Min 10°C Max 25°C • Hospice 046 622 9661 Low 09:23 21:34 Low 10:42 23:02 Low 00:04 12:07 • Settlers Hospital 046 602 5000 Tides: Tides: Tides: • Day Hospital 046 622 3033 High 03:13 15:35 High 04:38 16:57 High 06:08 18:30 • Fort England 046 602 2300 • Legal Aid SA 046 622 9350 SUNDAY WEDNESDAY • Locksmith (Sean Butterworth) Partly cloudy. Moderate WSW wind. Sunny. Light NE wind. 082 556 9975 or Temperature: Min 2°C Max 11°C Temperature: Min 8°C Max 21°C Temperatures and tides were correct 046 622 4592 Tides: Low 09:49 22:03 Tides: Low 11:09 23:32 at the time of going to press • Guardmed 073 065 6660 High 03:42 16:02 High 05:06 17:25 Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 NEWS 3 Rates boycott
callBy SUE MACLENNAN concernpayment to Makana Revive! good; it, however, cannot do unicipal Manager and we challenge fellow rate so efficiently and effectively if Moppo Mene says he’s payers to do the same.” every person who has a griev- Let those who are committed to transpar- However, Makana Revive! ance about the conduct of a encyM and and has appealed to Member Ron Weissenberg says public official or a governmen- unhappy with the residents to engage with him the call does not come from tal structure were to take the rather than support a rates the organisation. law into his or her own hands way we do things boycott. Meanwhile, Makana “Makana Revive! has never or resort to self-help by with- come forward and Revive! says it was not driving called for a rates boycott and holding payment for services a call on social media this week has no view on what people do rendered. That conduct carries engage my office. for citizens to divert a portion with their own money,” Weis- with it the potential for chaos of their rates to the Grahams- senberg said. “Makana Revive and anarchy and can therefore town (Makhanda) NPO. was mentioned several times as not be appropriate. The kind of Facebook and Whatsapp a likely recipient given the track society envisaged in the Con- group debates began with resi- record on repairs and mainte- stitution implies also the exer- dents’ frustration at the state of nance in and around Makana. cise of responsibility towards Victoria Primary School infrastructure and governance This created the impression the systems and structures of in Makana Municipality and that Makana Revive had called society. A culture of self-help Invites applications for the moved to ethics; risk and cost for this. Not correct.” in which people refuse to pay position of HOSTEL KITCHEN ASSISTANT of litigation against the with- Public Service watchdog for services they have received Duties include: holder; the problem of paying PSAM said the Constitutional is not acceptable. It is pre-em- Assisting with the preparation of money to an NGO that isn’t Court (CC) had commented inently for the courts to grant meals for hostel children & staff obliged to account directly to and ruled on the withholding appropriate relief against any General cleaning the public; and the suggestion of rates in various judgments. public official, institution or All interested candidates are invited that legal tools should be used Jay Kruuse, Director of the government when there are to submit a CV together with three to make the municipality ac- Public Service Accountabil- grievances.” contactable references to: countable. ity Monitor, cited the case of Mene, who started at Maka- The Principal, “Calling all Makana rate- Pretoria City Council v Walker na Municipality on 1 August, Victoria Primary School, [1998] ZACC 1; 1998 (2) SA said several organisations had Beaufort Street, Grahamstown payers! Please join us in with- Email: [email protected] holding rates. Why pay rates 363 (CC); 1998 (3) BCLR 257 already engaged with him con- Closing date: Friday, 31 August to a dysfunctional Municipal- (CC) in which the City Council structively. ity that is clearly allowing our characterised such conduct as “Let those who are unhappy Should you not have received correspondence by 14 September your town to go to wreck and ruin?” impermissible self-help. with the way we do things application will not have been wrote a resident on the Gra- In that case, the Constitu- come forward and engage my successful. hamstown Facebook page. “It’s tional Court had said, ““Local office,” Mene said. “I commit time that we stand together government is as important to serve you with the best of and say NO! It’s time for ac- a tier of public administra- my ability in a manner that tion! From now on we will tion as any. It has to continue will pull all of us together for divert a portion of our rates functioning for the common the betterment of our city.”
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NOTICE DEAR PATIENTS Please note that I would not be offering after hours services with effect from 1 September 2018. ALLAN NYAKOTYO TASHLYN JACOBSON BONGILE NOCONJO PHELISILE BUWA Best wishes OLDE 65 MANAGER NURSE BEER PROPERTIES SECURITY I understand that they need Owners of the houses in It [is the] right thing. Low I don’t see anything wrong, Dr J Santhia the land, but they need to Extension 10 rent them wages or unemployed; especially [if] they don’t take their grievances to the out and don’t stay in them; [they] don’t have a place to have houses. There should Municipality. whereas there are people stay. be an agreement between needing houses. them and the municipality.
LEGAL NOTICE ISAZISO SASEMTHETHWENI Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 74(1) of the Oku kukwazisa ukuba uMasipala wase Makana ufumene A mother’s milk Makana By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Man- isicelo esenziwe ngokwecandelo Section 74(1) lase Please don’t separate a SPCA TIP agement (2016) that Custocel (PTY) Ltd has applied to the Makana uMthetho kaMasipala loCwangciso lweMihlaba mom and her puppies/kit- Makana Municipality, in respect of Farm No. 673 Alba- noLawulo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba (2016), elo ngu tens before 6 – 8 weeks as OF THE ny located at Sydney’s Hope Game Farm, Albany for a Custocel (PTY) Ltd bafake isicelo kuMasipala wase they need their moms milk WEEK “Consent Use” in order to erect 5 additional dwellings Makana, ngokubhekiselele kwifama engunombolo 673 for the nutrients, her pro- on Farm No. 673 Albany Albany, eSydney’s Hope Game Farm ALBANY ngenxa tection and they are still learning life skills from her. Mark Thomas yokusetyenziswaLAURA NISBET komhlaba. KATRINA VAN RENSBURG STUDENT HOUSEWIFE They are too young to be The application will lay open for inspection at the Town What else should they do? What else can they do? alone before that. For more lowing us on Facebook. Planning Department (“BAB Office”) in Joza, daily from lsiceloThey need sikwavulelekile to build houses, ukubaBecause sihlolwe they don’t kwi-ofisi have information and or advice For more information, 08:00 to 16:00 with Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8. yocwangcisobecause they lwedolophu can’t stay on zase (“ofisi BAB”)houses. eJoza, yonke on animal care, please do advice or guidance, to re- Anyone who has comments or objections to the applica- imihla ukusukathe street. 08:00 ukuya 16:00 Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 not hesitate to contact the port cruelty and or details Grahamstown SPCA or one on how you can donate tion is invited, according to section 98 to do so in writing. 0424/8. of the friendly vets in town. The application is open for inspection during office hours to help us with the work • Ikhala Veterinary Practice we are doing in your com- with Ms Ncilata. Nabanina onezimvo okanye inkcaso yesicelo uyamenywa on Strowan Road, munity, please contact the akwenze oko, ngokutsho kwecandelo 98, ngokubhala 046 622 3261 Grahamstown SPCA on Closing date for objections is 24th September 2018. isicelo esikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe ngexesha • The State Vet on George 046 622 3233 or email us at PUBLIC NOTICE Street, 046 622 7112 lomsebenzi kuye uMs Ncilata. [email protected]. Request for application to serve on the disciplinary • Grahamstown Veterinary In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Munic- For any animal related board on the Makana Municipality Practice on Fitzroy Street, emergencies and or queries ipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot Umhla wokuvaiwa kokungeniswa kwezichaso yi 24th 046 622 6743 Makana Municipality calls on independent suitably quali- please contact the Grahams- write may approach Ms Ncilata to assist them to put their September 2018 Keep in touch with all the fied and interested individual to serve as a member of its town SPCA on 046 622 3233 comments or objections in writing. improvements and updates or the Emergency Cell on Disciplinary Committee Board for period of (3) years. on your SPCA and our work 064 820 8496 Ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo 21(4) loMthetho weNkqubo in the community by fol- On behalf of: kaMasipala kuRhulumente weNgingqi, 2000 (uMthetho FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO Mr. Moppo Mene 32 ka-2000) abantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala bangeza www.makana.gov.za/vacancies ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER ku Ms Ncilata ukubancedisa ukuze amagqabaza okanye izimvo zabo ngokubhala. All applications must be sent to: Municipal Manager, Ma- TRINITY CHURCH FETE 13x2 kana Municipality, P.O Box 176, Grahamstown, 6140 Endaweni ka: At 53 Hill Street, commencing 8.30a.m. MR. Moppo Mene Saturday 25 August CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: On or before 31 OLIBAMBELA KAMASIPALA August 2018, 16h30. Garage type stall, including White LEGAL NOTICE ISAZISO SASEMTHETHWENI Elephant, Country Kitchen and many more Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 74(1) of the Oku kukwazisa ukuba uMasipala wase Makana ufumene 16x2 Mr. M. MENE inviting stalls. Makana By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Man- isicelo esenziwe ngokwecandelo Section 74(1) lase MUNICIPAL MANAGER agement (2016) that Custocel (PTY) Ltd has applied to the Makana uMthetho kaMasipala loCwangciso lweMihlaba Plenty of bargains Makana Municipality, in respect of Farm No. 673 Alba- noLawulo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba (2016), elo ngu ny located at Sydney’s Hope Game Farm, Albany for a Custocel (PTY) Ltd bafake isicelo kuMasipala wase “Consent Use” in order to erect 5 additional dwellings Makana, ngokubhekiselele kwifama engunombolo 673 on Farm No. 673 Albany Albany, eSydney’s Hope Game Farm ALBANY ngenxa St Cyprian’s, Highlands yokusetyenziswa komhlaba. The application will lay open for inspection at the Town Planning Department (“BAB Office”) in Joza, daily from lsicelo sikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe kwi-ofisi 08:00 to 16:00 with Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8. yocwangciso lwedolophu zase (“ofisi BAB”) eJoza, yonke Anyone who has comments or objections to the applica- imihla ukusuka 08:00 ukuya 16:00 Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 tion is invited, according to section 98 to do so in writing. 0424/8. day n r th h l a ily The application is open for inspection during office hours r ds t th H ly Cr ss S h l with Ms Ncilata. Nabanina onezimvo okanye inkcaso yesicelo uyamenywa akwenze oko, ngokutsho kwecandelo 98, ngokubhala Closing date for objections is 24th September 2018. isicelo esikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe ngexesha lomsebenzi kuye uMs Ncilata. Communion Service @ 10h00 In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Munic- ~ Children’s fun, tombola, Daisy the Sheep, petting farm ipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot Umhla wokuvaiwa kokungeniswa kwezichaso yi 24th & horse rides write may approach Ms Ncilata to assist them to put their September 2018 ~ Treasure Hunt @ 12h30 comments or objections in writing. ~ Farmers Market from 11h30 Ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo 21(4) loMthetho weNkqubo with fresh produce, bigger & better meat stall, On behalf of: kaMasipala kuRhulumente weNgingqi, 2000 (uMthetho homemade goods, books Mr. Moppo Mene 32 ka-2000) abantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala bangeza ~ Picnic lunch with delicious ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER ku Ms Ncilata ukubancedisa ukuze amagqabaza okanye potjies, wors rolls, cakes and pancakes izimvo zabo ngokubhala. ~ Auction starts @ 13h00 13x2 superb hampers, wooden Endaweni ka: furniture, day trip, hunts & more…previews on our website MR. Moppo Mene For full details and directions visit our website: OLIBAMBELA KAMASIPALA http://stcyprianshighlands.wordpress.com 16x2 Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 NEWS 5 Whistleblower flayed By KATHRYN CLEARY be worse than Life Esidimeni. try, of coworkers in the Eastern weaknesses and creates op- early six months after Grocott’s Mail in collaboration Cape. It was a basic statistic portunities for us to jack up our initial media reports of with Health-e News continued error.” Makgoba later called systems. We will implement the alleged human rights investigations, culminating in for Sukeri to be reported to the remedial action of the report violationsN at Tower Hospital in a two-part documentary series Health Professions Council of to ensure that what has hap- Fort Beaufort, Health Ombuds- that aired eNCA’s Checkpoint South Africa (HPCSA). pened at Tower Hospital does man Malegapuru Makgoba re- in June. He further suggested the ap- not happen again in any of our leased his 60-plus page inves- In his address on Thursday pointment of an administrator facilities. We salute the whistle tigative report. Former Tower 23 August, Makgoba called of mental healthcare services in blowers who raised these is- psychiatrist Dr Kiran Sukeri Tower Hospital a “Life Esidi- the Eastern Cape, as well as for sues at the facility so that they blew the whistle in February meni copycat phenomena”, mental healthcare to be taken may be corrected.” Women carrying babies in their backs on the fun walk from this year in response to wit- saying it had “created a na- back by the Minister of Health Sauls-August wrote that Maweti shop to Noluthando Hall on Thursday 23 August. nessing alleged poor patient tional hysteria” and had blown as a national competency. Min- whistleblowers played a “cen- Photo: Lindani Donyeli care and mismanagement by “a simple complaint into a na- ister of Health Aaron Motsoal- tral role” in exposing the hos- hospital officials. tional issue that it should not edi later spoke, stating that the pital’s issues. Makgoba hauled both the have been”. Department of Health will is- The statement confirmed Breast still the best! media and Sukeri over the He called Sukeri’s complaint sue a contract to hire 51 private the appointment of a new Act- coals, discrediting Sukeri in “coy”, “deceptive” and “com- psychiatrists and 72 psycholo- ing CEO, Dr Bayeni, as well as By LINDANI DONYELI it, the mother’s milk). It en- particular. In contrast Health plex”, stating that the com- gists to address “backlogs” in the replacement of hospital Women led by drum major- courages women to give their MEC Helen Sauls-August, in plainant spoke about systemic mental healthcare facilities. management staff and nursing ettes carried babies on their newborn babies breast milk. a statement issued the same failures rather than the hospi- Makgoba targeted the media managers. It also detailed plans backs on a fun walk hosted Yolisa Makikivana, from day, saluted whistleblowers for tal itself. In a direct personal for “peddling falsities”, appeal- for ward renovations and the by the Department of Health’s the Integrated Nutrition Pro- their “central role” in exposing attack, Makgoba said, “Nobody ing for them to retract articles re-training of staff in accord- Makana Subdistrict, Makana gramme said during Women’s the hospital’s issues. wants a to work with [Kiran about Tower and issue public ance with the Mental Health- Municipality and Dlukulu Month, they were encourag- Sukeri’s claims were investi- Sukeri] anymore, because they apologies. “I want to ask the care Act. Clinic from Maweti store in ing women to feed their young gated by public bodies includ- don’t trust him.” media and Dr Sukeri with all “We have learnt the hard les- Joza to Noluthando Hall on babies with natural milk. ing the South African Human Makgoba stated that allega- these allegations, and make a sons that our institutions have Thursday 23 August. “It is healthier and less ex- Rights Commission (SAHRC), tions of human rights viola- public apology. Together. The not internalised the new men- At Noluthando Hall, pensive than buying a tin of and the South African Society tions had been conflated with media as the fourth state is tal health human rights culture Phumla Hermans (Integrated milk which will not last long,” of Psychiatry (SASOP). SASOP cases of professional miscon- important for democracy. We in particular the need to estab- Nutrition Programme Man- Makikivana said. released a damning report duct, emphasising that there can’t do that with a media that lish adequate social support be- ager) opened a breastfeeding She encouraged partners to of the hospital at the end of were no human rights viola- peddles lies.” fore patients are discharged.” awareness workshop with support breastfeeding wom- March. Their findings included tions at Tower. “I want that to While Makgoba delivered his Sauls-August affirmed that prayer. Ward 2 councillor en. “Breastfeeding is healthier the inhumane use of seclusion be remembered”, he said. report, Eastern Cape MEC for mental healthcare would be a Rami Xonxa the ward council- for the baby, better for the rooms and improper record He also cited an error made Health, Helen Sauls-August, is- high priority for this financial lor gave a welcome address. brain and is much cheaper. keeping, particularly death reg- by Sukeri in regards to dates, sued a statement acknowledg- year. Health promoters sang She encouraged partners isters. SASOP President Prof which had been later corrected ing Makgoba’s recommenda- Grocott’s Mail, in conjunc- songs such as “Ubusi lwama- to use the money they would Bernard Janse van Rensberg and apologised for. tions and thanking the work of tion with PSAM will continue bele, sihamba nalo , sihlala have spent on powdered milk told Grocott’s Mail in March “Sukeri’s complaint dam- whistleblowers. to investigate the Eastern nalo, ubisi lukamama. (Breast to buy vegetables that would that the crisis at Tower could aged our reputation as a coun- “The report reveals our Cape’s mental healthcare crisis. feeding, we are moving with benefit the whole family. We have learnt the hard lessons that our institutions have not internalised the new mental health human rights culture in particular the need to establish adequate social support before patients are discharged. 6 OPINION AND ADVICE Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 LETTERS to the Editor and COLUMNS
The source since 1870 Who made the noise? Since March of this year Grocott’s Mail has fervently worked to investigate the Eastern Cape’s mental healthcare crisis, particu- larly Tower Hospital in Fort Beaufort. We have visited the hos- pital multiple times, and conducted in depth interviews with the hospital management as well as several staff members. Our findings revealed not only shortcomings at Tower Hospital, but of the Eastern Cape system as a whole. We further investigated and published stories about alleged patient abuse at Fort Eng- land and staff worn down by conditions at Cecilia Makiwane. Our investigative work culminated in a two-part documentary in collaboration with Health-e News on eNCA’s Checkpoint. It was, and remains, a great achievement for the newspaper. However, yesterday morning, Health Ombud Dr Malegapuru Makgoba denied every ounce of information that had come from the media in respect to Tower Hospital. He released his own investigative report and flat-out said that there were no human rights violations. Not only did he deny the numerous allegations, but spent an unruly amount of time slamming the whistleblower who brought them to light. He also lambasted the media for “reporting on falsities, and peddling lies”. Arguably the most troubling part of Makgoba’s public de- nouncement was his repeated reference to “noise”, but repeat- ed backlash against the whistleblower. Makgoba stated that the changes being made to Tower Hospital were a result of the “noise”, not the complaint made by the whistleblower. Vatiswa September passes the flame for female leadership to Lindelwa Liwani at the seminar for female principals held by the DBE So, Dr Makgoba, who made the noise? South Africa is a trou- on 17 August. The Department of Basic Education hosted a programme for women principals. This included an analysis of research bled democracy, and just as the freedom of the media must be highlighting the challenges facing women leaders in particular, such as the fact the women are expected to be more participatory and protected and fought for, so must the freedom of whistleblow- democratic in their leadership style than men and experience pushback when this expectation is not met. Photo: Supplied ers. Grocott’s Mail has worked extensively with PSAM to assure that this conviction is expressed through our reporting. The Tower whistleblower made a protected disclosure and under the Protected Disclosures Act should not be subject to such backlash. Dr Makgoba cannot acknowledge the “noise”, Financial planning for women and yet silence the one who made it. Keep Grahamstown (KGG) campaigners, Jock McConnachie ugust being Women’s people usually end up poorer and Sigidla Ndumo have shown that keeping at an issue has its Month in South Africa than single people. It is often merits. The two men were photographed 11 years ago in front makes it appropriate to RANDS & SENSE more difficult for a woman to of the City Hall with their submission to the Makana Municipal- Afocus on some financial plan- Personal Finance for accumulate wealth after a di- ity’s Naming Task Team. They argued there was a lot riding ning issues that affect women vorce, especially if her career on the name Grahamstown and that the city had more urgent directly. While the basics of ordinary people has been interrupted at some problems. good financial planning are stage and she needs to re-en- Many hearings and scores of more pressing problems later, the same for both men and ROSS MARRINER ter the workplace. McConnachie and Ndumo again posed for a photo in front of women, women often face To deal with these unique the City Hall. This time, their submission was to the Minister of particular lifestyle and eco- additional retirement savings United States revealed that 1 challenges, women need to Arts & Culture, Nathi Mthethwa. nomic issues that require so that they don’t outlive their out of every 8 women will be take an active interest in their We won’t debate the merits of the name-change campaign. special consideration. money. diagnosed with breast cancer own finances. They should be Rather, we salute that they have used the means guaranteed On average, women live Women sometimes have no during her lifetime. These dis- encouraged to seek the coun- to them in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution to pursue it. longer than men. According choice but to take time out of eases account for the majority cil of an expert, someone who It’s the Constitution citizens should abide by, according to to the latest World Health Or- their careers if they wish to of critical illness and disability they feel they will be able to legal precedent, when it comes to a proposal to divert rates to ganisation data published in have children, and this neces- claims by women. trust. a private fund used directly and exclusively for repairs, mainte- 2018, the average life expec- sitates them having to move Threats such as heart at- An experienced Certified nance and services to the town. tancy for men in South Africa in and out of the workforce at tacks and strokes, previously Financial Planner will be able It’s not hard to understand residents’ frustration that has is 60 years and 67 years for certain times in their lives. associated primarily with to guide a woman through the fuelled this call. So far the law’s view has given precedence to women. In the United States, In some instances, the deci- men, have now also become financial planning process and “the exercise of responsibility towards the systems and struc- these averages increase to sion is made for the woman to significant risks for women. assist her to achieve the right tures of society”, saying, “a culture of self-help in which people 79 and 81 years respec- stay at home to bring up the Surviving a critical illness or mix of products, thereby pro- refuse to pay for services they have received is not acceptable” tively and life expectancy children. disability can be financially viding her with peace of mind see page 3 story). is improving rapidly due to This decision would have a devastating for a woman if no matter what the future advances in healthcare. Un- significant impact on her fu- she does not have adequate holds. 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NEWSROOM AND PRODUCTION 046 603 7111 Sue Maclennan, Editor, [email protected] Progress through pain and faith Donnay Oosthuizen, Senior Designer, [email protected] Azlan Makalima, Online producer, [email protected] We ought always to thank faith and in their love for each of our trust in Christ, and a to the wind and the hail. The Kathryn Cleary, Reporter, [email protected] God for you, brothers and sis- other. In other words, they are deepening of our dependence Thessalonians were enduring Stephen Kisbey-Green, Sports Co-Ordinator, [email protected] ters, and rightly so, because making progress in the Chris- on Him. It’s also expected that trials and persecution (verse Lindani Donyeli, Reporter, [email protected] Tolakele Silo, Reporter, [email protected] your faith is growing more tian life, growing both in the there will be an increase in 4), and yet this didn’t stop Sim Kyazze, and Simon Pamphilon: Editorial support and more, and the love all of vertical dimension (faith to- our love for one another – that them from pressing forward Miles Keylock: Makana Sharp! you have for one another is wards God), and also in the we will become increasingly and making progress in the increasing. Therefore, among horizontal dimension (love for self-sacrificial, and increas- Christian life. Established 1870: South Africa's oldest independent newspaper God’s churches we boast about one another). ingly concerned for the needs Can the same be said of us? Vol. 148 No. 033 your perseverance and faith in This reminds us that there and the welfare of others. Are we making progress in Printed by Times Media Printing Company - Tiso Blackstar all the persecutions and trials are degrees of faith and love, What’s remarkable, how- the Christian life? Do we view Grocott’s Mail is published by the David Rabkin Project for Experiential Journalism, a you are enduring. 2 Thessalo- and the expectation is that ever, is the expectation that our trials as an excuse not to company wholly owned by Rhodes University. The contents of this newspaper do not nians 1v3-4 Christians will grow in these this growth will take place in become self-absorbed, or as necessarily represent the views of either body. In the book of 2 Thessaloni- areas. the context of hardship and an opportunity to look away Code of Conduct ans Paul begins his letter with As we go on in the Christian suffering. from ourselves and grow in Grocott’s Mail subscribes to the Press Council’s Code of Conduct, which obliges us an expression of gratitude, life it’s expected that there As someone has said, God’s faith and love? to report the news truthfully, accurately and fairly (www.presscouncil.org.za). If you giving thanks for the fact that will be a deepening in our plants don’t grow in the think we are not living up to this, your first step is to contact the Editor. If you are still the Christians at Thessalonica faith – a deepening in our reli- greenhouse; they grow out- Bryan Marx dissatisfied, we encourage you to contact the Press Ombudsman at 011 484 3612/8 or [email protected] are growing, both in their ance on the Lord, a deepening side where they’re exposed Grahamstown Baptist Church Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 7 8 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 IRhodes ne-Assupol zinikeza ngeelokhwe kwisikolo saseNtsika
NguTOLAKELE SILO uMahlangu. Eli nyathelo qela elikhokhele liqokelele iilokhwe ezingapha abafundi kwiYunivesithi kwama-35. Oku kwenzeke yaseRhodes (Student ngokusebenzisa amakhasi RepresentativeI Council-SRC) onxebelelwano, apho athe libambisene nenkampani umsebenzi we-Assupol, yakwa-Assupol linikeze umam’ uFifi Mompati abone ngeelokhwe zeMatric umbhalo Farewell kubantwana kaMabukane ngeli nyathelo. bebanga leshumi laseNtsika “Ingummangaliso indlela Secondary School eRhini esiwanyashayo amathuba ngoLwesine umhla we-16 okwenza inguqu sisebenzisa kweyeThupha kulo amajelo anje ngala amakhasi nyaka wama-2018. Eli onxebelelwano,” utshilo nyathelo likhokhelwa uMompati onethemba lokuba nguUnathi Mabukane weli baza kubambisana nesikolo qela okwisihlalo sokuthatha ukwenza okungaphezulu inxaxheba kuluntu. Lo koku kwiminyaka ezayo. kaMabukane wakuqala oku “Nje ngabafundi bebanga Assupol’s Freddie Smith and Fifi Mompati hand over the dresses they collected for Grahamstown (Makhanda) matric pupils to RU SRC ngonyaka wama-2014 waze le-10, sisuku kumakhaya members Unathi Mabukane and Nhlakanipho Mhlangu. Photo: Tolakele Silo kulo nyaka waquka iqela ahlukileyo kwaye abanye lakhe le-SRC kwakunye bethu bebengazukuya kwi- nenkampani i-Assupol. farewell yethu kuba akukho “Sikubona kubalulekile mali yoko emakhayeni ethu,” ukuba la magqiyazana utshilo umfundi wesikolo naziinkokheli zangomso saseNtsika nongumongameli azive ebalulekile kwaye kwiqela elikhokhele enesithozela xa esiya abafundi, uSiviwe Madondo. kwiMatric dance yawo,” Inqununu yesi sikolo umam’ utshilo umongameli weli uMadeleine Schoeman qela likhokhele abafundi iqhwabele izandla eli kwiYunivesithi yaseRhodes, nyathelo ngelithi “liza uNhlakanipho Mahlangu. kunika inywheba yokuba UMahlangu ukuthethe abafundi babe nako ukuba oku evuyisana ekwancoma baye nabo kwi-farewell aba bafundi bebanga yabo”. leshumi ngelithi kwiimeko “Siza kuqhuba abajongene nazo emva nokuqokelela ezi lokhwe emakhaya kuluchulumanco ‘de kufike umhla wabo ukuba bafike kweli nqanaba we-farewell ngenyanga ebomini babo. “Siyathemba yeDwarha kwaye sikwacela ke ukuba kwiminyaka nabantu ukuba banikeze embalwa ezayo iya kube ngoko banako,” ivale inini ababuya bazokuphisa ngatshoyo intloko yeli ngeelokhwe,” utshilo nyathelo, uMabukane. Capture nature with a photo
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Runners make their way up Mountain Drive during a training session. The GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon takes place on Saturday 25 August 2018. Photo: Sue Maclennan The GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon
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GBS Mutual Bank Rotary Club of Albany Saints and On behalf of GBS Mutual Bank Grahamstown Sunset Sinners Multisport Club we welcome all runners to The Rotary Club of Graham- What an exciting day! the GBS Mountain Drive Half stown Sunset welcomes all A great big welcome to all Marathon and Grahamstown/ runners, supporters and their the athletes and their sup- Makhanda. We trust you will families to Grahamstown for porters! The Albany Saints enjoy the weekend in our city. the GBS Mutual Bank half and Sinners members have GBS is proud to be associated marathon. traversed this new route in Anton Vorster with this event and we are We are most grateful to all the hope that we provide you pleased that significant steps the sponsors, whose names with a new and exciting chal- have been taken to make the are recorded elsewhere, for lenge that also showcases the race “green”. There are plans answering our call to assist in natural beauty of our beloved to make this a major event in making this a fun-filled fam- town. road running in the Eastern ily event with traditional Gra- Our hope is also that you Cape. hamstown hospitality. will experience more than We also thank the Rotary While this is our first just physical challenges on WT4-CROSSFIT Club of Grahamstown Sun- opportunity to participate this route and return next set, Albany Saints and Sinners in hosting the event, plans year with renewed vigour Izak Smuts Multisport Club for organising are already under way to and pride for one of the more what promises to be a wonder- expand the activities on scenic events in the Eastern ful event, and Graeme College offer next year. For this year, Cape. for the use of their lovely fa- best wishes and good luck All the best and as I always cilities. Have a great race, and over the mountain. We look say to my fellow athletes at “get over” the mountain. See forward to welcoming you the start of a race: “See you you at the finish! again at the finish. on the other side.” Anton Vorster Izak Smuts Jaco van Dyk Managing Director, GBS President, Rotary Club of Chairman, Albany Saints WT1-THE ARCH Mutual Bank Grahamstown Sunset and Sinners Multisport Club Jaco van Dyk
Make the GBS Mountain Drive 21K your family breakfast run this Saturday!
This Saturday will be per- starts with cooked breakfasts fect weather for athletes and and coffee, with hot drinks a fun family day outdoors in and muffins all morning fol- Grahamstown (Makhanda). lowed by lunch. Al fresco eat- Hundreds of runners will set ing at the pop-up cafe makes off from the Graeme College for a sociable day outdoors start/ finish of the GBS Mutu- while you keep an eye on the al Bank Mountain Drive Half race action. WT3-TOP OF HILL Marathon at 8am – and you’re Keep your ears open for the invited to join the action! fantastic spot prizes on offer. From 7am, as race entrants The first runners are ex- arrive with their families and pected in a little after 9am supporters, Rotary Grahams- (last year’s winner on a vari- town will be serving delicious ation of this year’s course breakfasts, with Mugg & Bean came home in 1.07.10) and WT2-TOPOSCOPE TURNOFF at hand to supply the perfect all should be home and dry at cup of coffee. the finish by midday, when the Enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast al fresco.. or just a While the runners make official prizegiving begins. fresh-baked muffin with your Mugg & Bean coffee – at the their way over the mountain The GBS Mutual Bank Graemian Centre pop-up café at the start/finish of the GBS in what are predicted to be Mountain Drive Half Mara- Mountain Drive Half Marathon on Saturday 25 August. comfortable 17C sunny con- thon takes place this year in Photo: Avid Hills/ Creative Commons ditions, things will be warm- Grahamstown (Makhanda), ing up at the Graemian Cen- on 25 August. tre and the school’s Somerset In an all-Grahamstown col- Field will see its own action. laboration, GBS Mutual Bank Fun for kids and adults in- is the title sponsor for the cludes a jumping castle and race, which is hosted by the games, stalls and other enter- Rotary Club of Grahamstown tainment organised by Round Sunset, and organised by the Table. Albany Saints & Sinners Mul- A delicious day-long menu tisport Club.
How and where to register For those still deciding on registration, with an whether or not to take part, additional R30 for a registration will be open temporary race number. on Friday 24 August at the Albany Saints and Graemian Centre, Graham Sinners Multisport club College from 6pm-8pm, will be hosting a pasta and on the morning of the evening at the Friday night race, Saturday 25 August, registration for those who from 6.30am-7.45am. want to get their carbs in Costs are R90 for the night before the race.
Long and winding road... Rotary’s Viv Quin, Anton Vorster and Tim Dold survey the route of the GBS Mountain Drive GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon 21km. Part of the long, rolling section along the top of Mountain Drive stretches into the distance behind them. 4 GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018
RICHARD ALEXANDER MELIKHAYA JACOBS KENNY NOEKA DEFERNITO DU PLESSIS JAQUI TRASSIEERRA SIVIWE MOYAKE GRAHAMSTOWN LIBRARIAN BRICK-LAYER SCHOLAR RESEARCH ASSISTANT CORRECTIONAL SERVICES RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Healthwise, I want to stay I enjoy running To keep me healthy To keep me fit and healthy. OFFICER Running is a good thing. It longer. I started it when I It’s just to keep fit and to keeps you healthy and fit. was young. There is no life Why do you run? We asked some local runners stay away from drugs; and for me without running. what inspires them. Here’s what they said! keep my body in shape. Sharing the road with you Keeping it clean and green Eat, rest and relax - your last runner, many people will be With the current global focus Signs Unlimited. looking at me. All in all, I am on protecting the environ- In addition to these water minute advice! ready for the challenge.” ment, the GBS Mutual Bank sachets and the fill up tables, “A half marathon is very Mountain Drive Half Mara- paper cups have been chosen Kathryn Cleary is a fast compared to Comrades, thon will do its part in reduc- to replace the usual polysty- journalist at Grocott’s Mail, so I will have to be very fast. ing environmental impact on rene cups for the coke at each I hope to improve my time of race day. water table along the route, as well as an avid long- one hour and 25 minutes on The Rotary Club of Gra- to ensure the most recyclable distance runner. Here is how that course [from last year].” hamstown Sunset, has en- material is used. she is preparing for the GBS As Event Ambassador, listed the help of a number Pick n Pay has sponsored Mutual Bank Mountain Nzayo has engaged the organ- of local businesses to ensure goodie bags available to each Drive half marathon. isers’ vision to bring Graham- that the race is both an all- participant. Each goodie bag stown together through sport Grahamstown (Makhanda) will take the shape of reusa- and a family atmosphere. “It’s enterprise, as well as a green ble large canvas bags, instead a good vision because sport event. of the usual single-use plastic does bring people together, Oasis will donate water to bags, to ensure that runners and running is one of the fill up the water tables along can continue to use the bags Tracy van Aarde and sports where race and class the route, and runners will be after the race, for shopping Grocott’s Mail’s own don’t matter,” said Nzayo. “We able to fill up their own mugs and other storage and carry Kathryn Cleary will be are all the same on the road.” and cups at these tables, in needs. tackling the GBS Mountain He said he started running order to reduce the need for The organisers of the GBS Drive half marathon this Tsepiso Nzayo in 2017. “I love running in plastic water sachets. These Mountain Drive are com- year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey- Makhanda, that is why I take sachets will be available to mitted to ensuring that this Green every opportunity I get when runners who do not have year’s event is not only a fam- Local celebrity Tsepiso Nzayo it arises. I don’t usually run in their own mugs and cups. ily-fun day, but also an envi- will be one of the pairs of feet It’s the day before the big race, whole grains. Dried fruit and Makhanda. I love running in They will be responsibly ronmentally responsible day. completing the GBS Mutual maybe even your first half- nuts are also a smart idea. front of the people,” Nzyayo cleaned up after the race by a They endeavour to ensure Bank Mountain Drive Half marathon. It’s okay to feel My go-to dinner before a said. sweeper vehicle with a trailer that a small carbon footprint Marathon. The entrepreneur nervous and demotivated, it long run (anything more than However, a number of local that has been donated by after the race. who stuck his neck out to pio- happens to all of us. Lucky for 15km) is gluten-free pasta runners will also be looking to you, today is full of food, rest with some roasted vegetables, neer isiXhosa stand-up and a take the stage on the day. Run- Grahamstown (Makhanda) and relaxation. Because you garlic, chilli and fresh basil. I ners like Sally Price Smith, will be running 21.1km, you also steal some of that dark comedy club, long before the Nicole Craig, Tracy van Aarde Festival made stand-up come- need to make sure your body chocolate I’ve hidden away in and Grocott’s Mail’s own Kath- is fuelled up for a successful my cupboard. dy fashionable, is also a more ryn Cleary will be running for than competent long-distance race. After a good dinner, a their own reasons on the day. That means carbs, carbs and quick muscle massage is not runner who recently complet- Additionally, all 50 members ed the Comrades Marathon. more carbs. You will want to a bad idea. Take some warm of the Albany Saints & Sinners increase your calorie intake coconut oil and massage your Tsepiso, as his fans know multi-sport club will be him, will be among the pack for the day to keep you going legs or other sore muscles, involved either as competitors, through the race tomorrow. this will help you for the race. on the day of the GBS 21km. marshals, or performing other “I am excited and also feel- Make sure your meals are Afterwards, be sure to get tasks on the day. In addition Runners in training on Mountain Drive in Grahamstown packed with good carbs, plenty of rest. ing nervous at the same time,” to the usual members, local said Nzayo. “I am excited be- (Makhanda). The GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive protein, vegetables and fruit. Get to bed early, and try not superstars Basi Bonaparte, Half Marathon takes place this year in Grahamstown Though it is tempting to to stress. Every race should cause people do acknowledge Lubabalo Bokuva, and and trust me to associate their (Makhanda), on 25 August. GBS Mutual Bank is the indulge in breads and pastas, be a fun experience, and Devernito du Plessis, all from title sponsor for the race, hosted by the Rotary Club of try to keep the gluten to a remember, it’s not about how brand with me. I am nervous the Albany Saints & Sinners because, as a recreational Grahamstown Sunset, and managed by the Albany Saints minimum. Go for some sweet you start, it’s about crossing club, will be participating. & Sinners Multisport Club. potatoes, brown rice or other that finish line. Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 NEWS 9 Gadra reveals
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By ALICE DRAPER to link evidence to opinion adra Matric School without plagiarising as well as FIRST PREFERENCE WILL BE ALICEDALE SMMES WITH ALICEDALE PROOF OF RESIDENCY (GMS) principal Mela- learning how to structure an WHO COMPLIED WITH ALL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN THIS ADVERT. nie Lancaster hints that essay and reference.” Gthere is a “secret weapon” Navigating the minefield contributing to the extraor- of academic writing is chal- Scope of Works Summary dinary success of the school lenging for all students - and • Installing sewer pipework in the town of Alicedale (trench excavation, pipe laying, backfilling and compacting aside from dedicated learners certainly more challenging for trenches, plumbing work, house connections and erf connections. as well as skilled and devoted many of the Gadra students • Construction of concrete sewer manholes teachers. who are second language She believes that a great English speakers. The writing • Reinstatement of existing infrastructure for example channelling and cerbing, G5 layer works, tarring, erf fencing, deal of the learners’ success skills class aims to make the etc. can be attributed to a writ- demands of academic writing ing skills class run by Lauren less daunting and more man- Date Advertised Hacksley. ageable for learners who en- • 24 August 2018 (Friday) GMS is currently the big- ter tertiary education. gest feeder school for Rhodes Hacksley, who teaches the University in the area and reg- class, says that she primarily Compulsory Site Briefing / Meeting ularly receives a 100% matric focuses on essay structure and • Date: 27 August 2018 (Monday) pass rate. engagement with the content. • Time: 10am The writing skills class was The learners write an essay • Place: WK Site Office in Alicedale developed in 2011 by a Rho- almost every week and re- des University volunteer. Two ceive detailed feedback. years later, it was expanded With just under half of Tender Closing and Submission Date by Lauren Hacksley, a full- South African university stu- • Date: 31 August 2018 (Friday) time teacher, and centralised dents not completing their de- • Time: 12am around essay writing skills. grees, Hacksley believes that • Place: Municipality office reception area in the town of Alicedale. Athenkosi Nzanzeka, a Ga- basic academic writing skills dra and Rhodes University are essential tools in surviving graduate, wrote to Hacksley tertiary education. Evaluation Criteria in her first year at Rhodes. “There is so much going The Evaluation will follow the following process:- “Ma’am the writing skills on in university. There are course helped me in a way so many people around you, MAXIMUM POINTS that I can’t explain. My lec- there are lecturers who feel turer always comments about unapproachable and there’s Location 70 how great I am at joining par- content that you may not un- Previous Experience 30 agraphs in an essay. She says derstand. I feel like teaching that my essay (2000 words) students the structure of es- TOTAL 100 is quite impressive for a first says is the one thing they can university essay.” just hold onto.” Nzanzeka was in the first Gadra alumnus and fourth Please note: Tender training will be provided to assist tenderers on Wednesday and Thursday 29 to 30 August writing skills class run by year Rhodes University Ac- 2018. Please contact PUTUMA MHLANA on 082 9460877 to arrange. Hacksley - and her success counting Student, Vuyelwa story was the first of many to Magazi, also wrote to Hacks- enter the teacher’s inbox. ley to explain how the writing Preference will be given to EME’s that are based and resides in Alicedale according to the preferential procurement South African basic edu- skills class helped her at uni- policy framework Act and the preferential procurement regulations 2017. cation does not provide the versity. necessary foundations for the “A huge thanks to you again THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY TENDERS SUBMITTED BY PROSPECTIVE level of reading, writing and for the writing skills class- SERVICE PROVIDERS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BE CONSIDEDERED. FAILING WHICH THEY critical engagement demand- es! They are coming in very ed by universities. This can handy, especially for man- WILL BE DISQUALIFIED: make the gap between school agement essays. This week A. Original Certified copy/ies of Identity Document/s of Directors, and university a minefield. we were going through essay B. Company composition documents e.g. CK1, CK2, Trustee, etc. Lancaster comments on writing and I knew all the C. Proof of Active Valid CIDB Registration some of the challenges stu- particulars needed, from the D. CV’s of core people dents attending tertiary edu- thesis statement to your topic cation can face. sentence.” E. References of previous projects completed “There is this huge gulf. Writing skills enhance life F. Letter of good standing from the department of labour Whether you’re first or second skills, Hacksley says, includ- G. Tax Compliance Status Issued with a Pin language, you don’t really ing effective communication, H. Proof of registration on Makana Supply Database and Central Supplier Database (CSD) have a clue about academic putting together resumes, I. Proof of registration on Makana SMME database writing. There are all sorts writing letters and applying of expectations like learning for jobs. J. Proof of residency within Makana Municipality Area of Jurisdiction such as telephone account / bank statement. “There is this huge gulf. Whether you’re first or second K. Completed and signed declaration of interest MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 6.2, MBD 8 and MBD 9 language, you don’t really have a clue L. Original Certified B-BBEE Certificate about academic writing.” M. Billing clearance certificate/ lease agreement/ statement of municipal accounts must be attached. N. Completed Bill Of Quantities RAINFALL 16 - 22 AUGUST Evaluation Criteria to be used is: 80/20 Park Rd 9.8mm TEMP 4-24°C Late submitted, faxed, falsified and e-mail tender documents will not be considered.
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Completed tender documents must be dropped in the tender box located (in the municipality office reception area in the town of Alicedale) before or not later than 31 August 2018 @ 12H00 where they will be opened in public. The tender documents must be clearly marked with the Package Number and Package Description.
All bidders to note that having the lowest bid does not automatically guarantee acceptance of the bid in whole or in part.
Rivendell 17.5mm Sunnyside All Technical Enquiries are to be directed as follows: PUTUMA MHLANA on 082 9460877 or 7.7mm [email protected]. All SCM related enquiries are to be directed as follows: Ms. S. Mpendu Tel: 046 603 6212 or [email protected]. 10 ARTSLIFE Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 The Original South African For church For church Notices CRYPTIC noticesand weekly please JDE CROSSWORD eventsgo to turn 63 High Street Great Big G’town Week bit.ly/GrocChurNo to page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 046 622 3241 [email protected] FRIDAY 24 AUGUST organiser) – 046 622 2445. Revd Luthando VICTORIA PRIMARY SPRING FETE SHE WHO ROCKS Madiba (Media officer) – 046 636 1995. Nceba 9am at Victoria Primary School grounds. 9 10 7pm at Slipstream Sports Bar. January (Finance manager) – 046 636 1995 Come and join them for a morning fun and Chanel Louise Music and Events and LowKey entertainment. Lots of stalls and fun for the ACVV AGM whole family. Band are hosting a woman’s month jam 11 12 to celebrate woman through music! A 10.30am at 2A Hill Street. The ACVV Senior jam packed night of collaborative female Citizens Centre hereby gives notice that it will CHILDREN’S BOOK LAUNCH performances! Only R20 at the door be holding its AGM. All interested persons are 10am at Nelm. What on Earth am I? is Lara All genders welcome. Contact: 082 477 3689 welcome to attend. Salomon’s and Megan Bird’s first children’s 13 14 15 16 book together, investigating complex topics, SATURDAY 25 AUGUST WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST like identity, diversity, and existentialism, for 17 18 19 20 TRINITY CHURCH BARGAIN FETE MAKANA TOURISM AGM kids. It is a wonderful picture book for children 8.30am at Trinity Church Hall, Hill Street. 1pm at Makana Tourism, 63 High Street. with more questions than answers about Garage type stall, including White Elephant, Makana Tourism hereby gives notice of its the world. The book follows a young child’s Country Kitchen and many more inviting stalls. Annual General Meeting. RSVP: Sue Waugh over-active imagination, which often leaves 21 22 23 24 046 622 3241 them confused as to what kind of creature DIOCESAN FAMILY WEEKEND they are. They try their very best to discover the answer by recalling the many creatures 11am at Miki Yili Stadium. 11am - Official SCIENCE CAFE 25 26 Opening by Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali. 6pm at Cafe D’Vine, 31 New Street. Speaker: that they’ve read about in their storybooks 12pm to 5pm - Sports activities, games for Prof Russ Taylor (Physics and Astronomy, and fairytales. Lara Salomon is a writer with University of the Western Cape, and an over-active imagination of her own. She is children, stalls (if you’d like to book a stall, the 27 28 cost is R650 per Guild, R250 per individuals) Astronomy, University of Cape Town). Title: Big based in Grahamstown, and when she is not 6pm - Music Concert (local choirs invited) at telescope, big science, big data: MeerKAT and writing, she is an avid photographer, reader JDE 148 Indoor Sport Centre, Joza. Contact Ven Mzinzisi the path to the Square Kilometer Array. and blogger. RSVP Nelm at 046 622 7042 or [email protected] Dyantyi (Events organiser) – 046 622 2445. ACROSS Revd Luthando Madiba (Media officer) – THURSDAY 30 AUGUST GRAHAMSTOWN BOWLING CLUB 1 Galjoen swallows alien thing (6) 046 636 1995. Nceba January (Finance U3A LECTURE AUCTION AND DINNER DANCE 5 Stormed out of lunch, ignoring husband and followed by manager) – 046 636 1995 10am at Grahamstown Bowling Club. Speaker: At Grahamstown Bowling Club. The GBC is Dr Luca Mendes of the Ikhala Veterinary newspaper chief (8) holding a fundraising evening at the Club in 1820 SETTLERS ASSOCIATION TALK/LUNCH Wildlife Services, will be telling us, among 9 Display prominently small dish (8) African Street, with a number of interesting 12pm at the Long Room, The Highlander. Talk other things, about the work being done to 10 Kindle provides popular quote (6) items up for auction. A 3 course meal will be by Prof Paul Walters. Topic: George Herbert. ensure animal health in game parks. Cost: 11 Disreputable man lazes about dance without energy followed by the auction, and dancing to end Time: 12:00 (drinks); 12:30 (talk): 13:00 (lunch) R5pp. All welcome. Contact: Malcolm the evening. The charge is R150 per person (10) Cost: R66. Bookings with Pauline Henson 046 636 1762 12 Right help for forage (4) 046 622 4814: [email protected] or Fleur and anyone interested can contact Andy Long at 082 574 1761 for bookings. 13 Skid home precariously from chief’s territory (8) Way-Jones: [email protected] ALZHEIMER SA EASTERN CAPE REGION 16 Frank, Allan and Mark (6) SUPPORT GROUP MOVIES AT THE MONUMENT 3pm at Brookshaw Home, 9 Donkin Street. SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 17 I return to loveless Free State capital, presenting flag (6) 5pm and 7.30pm at the Oliver Schreiner This is a support group for family, friends and ST CYPRIAN HIGHLANDS COUNTRY FAIR 19 Full day before I engineer date (8) Theatre, Monument. 5pm: The Jungle Book. caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Disease or 10am at St Cyprians. Patronal Festival 21 Show held in Libode Motel (4) 7.30pm: Black Panther. You can join for any form of dementia and cognitive decline. Eucharist followed by the Country Fair: a 22 Relative of chef announced oily delicacy! (10) an annual membership fee of R50 for an Speaker: Mariska Vermeulen (Occupational wonderful day out for kids and the whole 25 Heads off to ask - and get - church design (6) individual (adult, student or pensioner) or R75 Therapist) will discuss different ways of family. Pony rides, touch farm and children’s 26 Best outfit happy with lappies (4,4) entertainment and treasure hunt, music, fresh for families. Once you’re a member, you can managing activities of daily living. Contact Dr 27 Vigilant duck and swan watched (4-4) purchase bundles of 5, 10, 15 or 20 movies. Heather Rauch 081 350 8079. produce market, meat stall, delicious teas and Visit www.monumentmovies.co.za. Any potije lunches, book stall. Auction including 28 Timbers lose it in exchange for last life as glowing fragments (6) queries, call Akhona or Kate on 046 603 1103, SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER hampers, woodwork, hunts, and much more. Contact for the Fair: Rob Wilmot 082-5796886. whatsapp 064 664 9697 or email movies@ BROOKSHAW FETE For more details and photos of some of the nationalartsfestival.co.za 9am at Brookshaw Home. Loads of bargains at DOWN auction items, please visit our website http:// the white elephant stall, beautifully made 2 Banish old lover quietly to East London (5) stcyprianshighlands.wordpress.com/ SUNDAY 26 AUGUST garments and goodies (by the old folk at 3 I raised a journal by name (5) DIOCESAN FAMILY WEEKEND Brookshaw) at the needlework stall, a tea 4 Daredevil, he breaks into steamy commercial (7) 9am at Indoor Sports Centre, Joza. Eucharist garden, a wonderful array of garden plants Send all events to 5 Warning: weapon is part of the body (7) Service. Celebrant and Preacher: Rt Rev and trees and much more. [email protected] 6 One rand in loose change to see flyers (7) Ebenezer Ntlali (Bishop of Grahamstown). 7 Country road vehicle follows to a grand empty Utopia (9) Contact Ven Mzinzisi Dyantyi (Events 8 Free but limited surplus is circulated initially at exhibition opening (9) Mondays Tuesdays GRAHAMSTOWN BRIDGE SENIORS BRIDGE AND TEA 14 One thousand work to drive first bird (9) 6.30pm at Grahamstown Bowling 2pm at Christ Church Speke 15 Sick to have received X which was stolen (3-6) Club. Duplicate Bridge. Contact Street. Come and boost your 18 Do this on a bright day in autumn: prepare hake (4,3) Sheila Hicks on 083 442 3322. weekly bridge. Join our 10 to 20 19 What Aussies did so well and Sri Lanka crawled (7) cheerful, friendly players. Cost 20 Willing to grant final property (7) SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING R10 per person per week. Contact 23 Quiet caress of renosterbos (5) 7.30pm at Trinity Presbyterian Maureen 046 622 5215. 24 Hesitate about time to be enthusiastic (5) Grahamstown Church. Learn Scottish Country Dancing in a friendly social Thursdays 63 High Street Weekly What’s On setting. Beginners welcome. GRAHAMSTOWN BRIDGE CLUB Contact Val Hodgson 1.30pm at Grahamstown Bowling 046 622 3241 046 622 2308 Club. Duplicate Bridge. Contact Sheila Hicks on 083 442 3322. Compiled by George Euvrard. Sudoku Crossword Solution for last week JDE 147 Complete this Sudoku correctly and drop it off 1 2 3 4 5 OSG DI 1 7 at Grocott’s Mail in the box at reception at AMM 6 7 8 building, Upper Campus and stand a chance to HAMSTERPYJAMAS 3 5 win a Calabash voucher. AERALIMO 9 10 DENSETHUMBNAIL 8 7 4 E WIMOCV 11 12 13 DEFUNCTFUTURE 3 2 14 AL UVTLR 15 16 8 9 6 LACKADAISICAL 17 18 TMAES TS 19 20 21 8 6 3 IMBIBECAGIEST 22 GOEDOO A 2 4 8 Name: ______23 24 25 ROYALTIESDEFER 4 7 5 2 Contact Details:______IAJGIOEV 26 27 SINUOUSTILLAGE 2 1 Winner for 17 August: Sheila Hicks TU YAT Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 OUTSIDE 11 Flower Show Cows fetch top prices just for kids! By SUE MACLENNAN STAFF REPORTER Plessis and Zahraa Manoor buyer paid the top price The Albany Horticultural and (Special Mention) and Olivia of R80 000 for a bull Lilium Society will host a Chil- Weyl (Winner) at the annual Frontier dren’s Flower Competition • Oatlands Preparatory: Lon- BonsmaraA sale at the Hobson on 22 September at Johan wabo Stamper and Lukholo & Co auction yards this week. Carinus Art Centre. As the Khanyile (both winners - they The bull was one of a group of drought has persisted unre- did the poster together). 58 from Eastern Cape breed- lentingly and made gardening All the posters will be on ers Craig Handley and Justin is extremely difficult, the Soci- display at Johan Carinus Art Stirk that fetched the average ety decided on just presenting Centre on the day of the flow- price of R47 120.69. a Children’s competition. er competition, 22 September. A Handley stud pregnant The planning started with The age groups for the cow fetched the record price a poster competition held competition are Pre-Primary, of R50 000 in a group of 15 between four schools- King- Grade 1-3 and Grade 4-7; and animals with an average price swood Junior, Oatlands Pre- the two categories are: of R22 666.67. paratory, Good Shepherd “My Favourite Pot Plant” The sale hall was packed Primary and Victoria Primary (the pot plant needs to shortly after the midday start School. Grade 4 boys and girls have been in the child’s of the auction. A who’s who took part and produced won- care for three months pri- of farmers from the district at derful, colourful and interest- or to the competition; and the top of their game, there ing posters. The winning post- “My Fantastic Garden in a box” were also a number of young- er for each school will be used (all the components to build er and emerging farmers, and to advertise the Children’s this garden will be provided). a group of pupils from Hoer Flower Competition. Children (Exhibitors) need to Landbouskool Marlow there The Society approached be at the venue from 7.30am to observe the sale. Spotters look out for bidders at the Frontier Bonsmara Sale on Wednesday 15 August. Photo: Sue each school and the Grade 4 to 9.10am to set up their The specialist nature of the Maclennan teachers agreed to encourage exhibits. This will be fol- Bonsmara breed means buy- the children to take part. The lowed by the planting work- ers from other provinces make their budget,” he said. due to the drought beginning horn, resistant to drought, judges were five members of shop at 9.30am and Treasure the journey to spot and pick Particularly notable was to break.” parasites and disease. the Albany Horticultural and Hunt at 10.20am. The Prize up quality breeding stock. the enthusiasm for cows. Farmers sold off animals In other sales, a stud cow Lilium Society and the win- Giving will be at 12pm and “The sale is always well at- “The female market was during the drought and were with a calf fetched R13K; 62 ners were: will end this exciting morning. tended but this year especial- very buoyant and very high now restocking. commercial pregnant cows • Kingswood Junior: Daniel “We hope that many of our ly so,” said Paul Hobson. – the highest it’s ever been,” Bonsmaras are considered averaged R18 189.52 (top Dold Grahamstown children will be The mood of bidders was Hobson said and the R50K a benchmark in scientific price R21 500); commercial • Good Shepherd: Joanell able to take part in this event,” very measured, Hobson said. paid for the Handley cow was breeding. cows and calves R17 142.86 Valentayn (Special Mention) the Society said. “Moms and “There were lots of inter- a first. A successful South African (top price R20 500) and and Tuscany Baartman (Win- dads will be very welcome to ested parties, but the eco- “It’s partly due to the game experiment bred for beef, commercial pregnant heifers ner) attend all the events on this nomic climate is such that industry being in a bit of dis- they are a cross between Af- R17 710.53 (top price • Victoria Primary: Shiloh du day.” people are really bidding to array,” Hobson said. “It’s also rikander, Hereford and Short- R21 000). Local not always lekker Kowie River tales R274 (half-price for kids). We My Garden As a Kowie Catchment Cam- would like to ask ECPTA to paign founding member, I was MAKANA consider a stepped tariff, a la delighted to attend the launch ENVIRO- SANParks, that will make the of Jacklyn Cock’s Writing reserve more affordable to its Garden in a wasteland the Ancestral River: A Biogra- NEWS local supporters. More info, phy of the Kowie, this week. phone the GFRR Office at How privileged we are to have Jenny Gon 087 286 6545. someone hold a mirror up to the natural, cultural and po- tracts of the commonage, an Trash isles campaign litical history of this impor- important constituent of the The anti-single-use-plastics tant catchment- an integral part Oldenburgia Conservancy. The campaign is gaining momen- of our landscape for millennia. good news is that Albany WfW tum, and so it should. As you Not that the book is a comfort- is back in action this month, read this, a rubbish truck full able read. and the Southern Common- of plastic is making its way As noted in the press re- age is on their list of areas to into the oceans every minute. lease, the iQoyi runs through be cleared. In the meantime, There is now so much plas- a formative meeting ground however, Don is appealing to all tic garbage that an area of people who have shaped users of the conservancy to up- cumulatively the size of our country’s history. And Cock, root any IAPs they see. Larger France has formed in the prompted by her personal organisations could organise Pacific Ocean off the coast historical connections to this groups to remove IAPs in a co- of Hawaii. In an innovative landscape, traces its history, ordinated way, using tree pop- global anti-plastics initiative, raising questions about colo- pers for larger saplings. LADbible has teamed up with nialism, capitalism, ‘develop- Avoid slashing, as it often the Plastic Oceans Founda- Vuyani Notyawa, Monde Xinwa and Xolani Mcobongi are growing vegetables in old tyres at the ment’ (including the Port Alfred results in re-shooting. You tion to take this country-sized municipal rubbish dump. Photo: Sue Maclennan marina) and ecology. She asks can borrow tree poppers from trash patch and turn it into the Vuyani Notyawa, Monde Xinwa and Xolani Rhodes University brought them seeds and us to consider the connections world’s 196th nation – named WESSA, via the RU Botany De- Mcobongi make their living from collecting some advice about how to grow vegetables between social and environ- partment [contact: Barry Hart- the Trash Isles. mental injustice. It’s a must- Once they met the criteria to waste at the municipal landfill site west of using the hundreds of old tyres at the dump ley, 046 603 8597]. the industrial area. They live in Tantyi, Zolani as mini-beds. Then RMR raised R3 000 which read for those who want to become a country (their cur- and Xolani respectively, and spend their days they used to buy tools, wheelbarrows and ensure the survival of the river Local not so lekker rency is ‘Debris’), they ecruited and of our souls. For many local nature lov- citizens online, and on World at the dump. seed. ers, the Great Fish River Re- Oceans Day (8 June) they They collect cardboard, paper, plastic, There are six of them in the group Alien invasives on the serve is one of the best-kept submitted a Declaration of cans and electronics to sell on to recycling altogether. They’ve been growing spinach, commonage secrets of the Eastern Cape. Independence to the United operations. How much they make depends cabbage, green onion, and carrot seedlings Environmentally concerned The reserve is a favour- Nations to seek recognition on the weather and how many other people in the tyres since June and want to dog-walker Don Hendry notes ite haunt for lovers of the of the Trash Isles as an official are at the site on any given day. transplant them to a patch of land adjacent the alarming increase in infes- Eastern Cape bush and the country. “In the rain, recyclers don’t buy paper,” to the dump. tation of invasive alien plants fauna that it supports. Within In part due to the cam- says Xinwa. “It depends how many we are “What we want is to buy two donkeys and (IAPs) in areas previously paign’s success, the is- easy reach from Grahamstown, here, but it can R70-R150 that we make in a a cart and sell vegetables that we grow at cleared by Albany Working for sue has become a major the reserve gates are a 40-min- day.” the taxi rank,” said Xinwa Water, various environmen- discussion point around the ute drive on the R67 to Fort Recently a group of students from RMR at – Text and photo: Sue Maclennan tal groups and by sponsored Beaufort. world, with 193 countries at Interactors (“junior Rotarians”) However, loyal support- the most recent UN conference from local schools. on the ers of the reserve are shocked pledging to tackle the global FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS Southern Commonage above crisis of plastic in the oceans. at ECPTA’s latest tariff Trees •Pots •Compost/potting soil •Shrubs Grey Dam. increases for a game drive The campaign recently won Left unattended, these infes- visit – at R90 or R115 pp, de- two prestigious Grand Prix Water features •Seedlings •Garden Ornaments tations of mainly black wattle pending on the timing of the awards at the Cannes Lions Fes- Fertilizers •Garden Furniture •Tea Garden (Acacia mearnsii) and long- visit, plus a conservation fee tival. For a two-minute video unnyside leaved wattle (Acacia longifo- of R22 pp a day trip for two clip go to https://youtu.be/ Garden Centre 1 Cromwell Street, Grahamstown Tel: 046 622 6069 lia) will again take over large adults now costs either R224 or u9Ne9VnZ7fs 12 MOTORING Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 New spinning spot in Soweto STAFF REPORTER brand new 400 square-metre value in building a bespoke lar and entertaining sport in tion to the myriad other en- an unsafe street sport... Now auteng’s newest spin- arena that is to become the spinners arena at the popu- South Africa but there is still a tertainment facilities at GOG people can spectate in a new ning arena is set to stun official home of spinning in lar GOG Gardens Park. The negative stigma attached to it. Gardens, Soweto. It’s ideally environment where families crowds and produce Soweto, named after the spin- arena is yet another venue “This new arena is going to situated in a safe and secure and kids can be safely enter- engine-roaringG entertainment ning legend himself. within the 17-hectare, multi- turn the negative into positive environment, off the public tained”. when it launches tomorrow The new arena is the brain- purpose facility and Hogins and give fans and spinners alike streets. Visitors can expect maxi- (25 August) at GOG Gar- child of Tim Hogins, CEO of believes it will heighten the a place to call home.” For Jeff James, this is a mum revs, smoking tyres and dens in Protea Glen, Soweto. the GOG Group of Companies entertainment factor. The arena features seating big highlight, noting that skillful stunts from a host of The Jeff James Spin Hub is a and Jeff James, who saw the “Spinning is such a popu- areas, food and drink outlets “spinning has for years been cars. including a troop of E30 and safety marshals in addi- considered by some to be BMWs (325i and 325iS). SETTLER CITY TOYOTA 69 Beaufort Street, P O Box 325, Grahamstown, Tel: (046) 622 2328 / 622 2031 / 622 7017, Fax: (046) 622 8200 20% DISCOUNT on all parts, oils and service kits. Workshop with a 10% discount on services. Toyota Value Service (Contact Lizelle for an appointment)
Cars out of warranty and service The new spinning area in Soweto. Photo: QuickPic plans please contact To advertise here contact Thabang Booi Isuzu joins [email protected] or Hyron, Alcenio or Claudio 046 603 7111 to back Southern Kings STAFF REPORTER An exciting new era has dawned for the Southern Kings with the announce- ment of the proudly Eastern Cape-side’s new owners on Monday, 20 August. Isuzu Motors South Africa will partner with a consor- tium of predominantly black business people, to spon- sor the Southern Kings and Eastern Province Rugby for a three-year period. The Isuzu Southern Kings have thus become the first black-owned rugby franchise in the country. Binding of- fers were submitted to the SARU EXCO approval. Said Isuzu Motors South Africa Chief Executive Of- ficer and Managing Director Michael Sacke: “The Kings represent an ideal partner- ship opportunity as we are both new companies.” On behalf of the proposed Consortium, Loyiso Dotwana said the Eastern Cape de- serves a rugby team. “We want to build a pro- fessional and competitive team for the long run,” he said. “Our long-term ambi- tion is to achieve incremental growth which ultimately will result in the Isuzu Southern SETTLER[Insert Dealer CITY Name TOYOTA Here] Kings winning the GUIN- TANYA[Insert ROSSOUW Dealer Address - 071 and158 0461Phone AYANDANumber Here]YOLANI - 073 648 0716 MARCEL ROSSOUW - 078 389 2008 ASHLEY LANGSON - 082 865 4219 NESS PRO14 Championship. 13
Classifieds1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 7. Motoring 8. Legals Grocotts Mail 24 August 2018 1. PERSONAL In Memoriam Pets Home Maintenance Best view Marius Barnard Plumbers Funeral HEINRICH ARNOLD FAIRBAIRN 24 hours service. of creative, KEULDER KENNELS Call: 079 463 0872 13/08/2017 & CATTERY active city Siyakubonga Our hearts still ache with 1. Child Welfare Cell: 082 552 3829 By STEPHEN KISBEY-GREEN sadness and many tears Grahamstown is looking Tel : 046 622 3527 The Albany Saints and Sin- Funeral still flow. What it meant to for the biological father of For Well Cared-for, ners multi-sport club has once loose you, no one will ever again played a major role in Sibulele Gotyana, born Happy Pets For all your Refrigeration know. We hold you close 14/06/2010. Air Conditioning & the organisation and planning within our heart and there The biological mother Electrical requirements of the event, which is rich in Funerals arranged by you will remain. To walk history. The club has been in- of the child is Thabiso PLEASE CALL WILLIAM Siyakubonga with us thorughout our volved with hosting the event Gotyana, born 083 427 4350 Funeral Services. lives until we meet again. for over 10 years. For a num- 6 Cobden Street 03/03/1983, is deceased. SPCA [email protected] R.I.P. Love Penny, Jaden& ber of years, Run/Walk for Grahamstown Please could anyone with GRAHAMSTOWN Cian Life was the organiser, until Tel: 087 357 7047 information regarding the end of 2017, when the Please go and his whereabouts contact 046 622 3233 local Sunset Rotary club met our facebook page, all HEINRICH ARNOLD [email protected] Shade Tobias, Social Please visit our facebook with Albany Saints & Sinners notices available on every KEULDER Worker from Grahamstown and decided to continue this week. page (SPCA Grahamstown) On 13 August 2017 you were Child Welfare on for full write-ups about all successful event in conjunc- NOMANA GCOBANI taken from us so suddenly, 046 636 1355. our animals looking for tion with this year’s generous HARRISON uhlala kwa 89 but your memories will re- homes – including pictures. main sponsor, GBS Mutual Bank. Somi Street, Ext 9, Graham- main with us eternally R.I.P. 2. Child Welfare ( Photo albums: Dogs/ Cats ready for adoption). Continuing on from the stown ungcwatywa Love. Eric, Phyllis and family Grahamstown is looking for Zukisani Robile, the Contact information: phone: success of the Run/Walk for ngoLwesine umhla we 23 PETERS NORAH 046 6223233 – call this number for Life years, the 2018 GBS Mu- biological father of Azoluse August 2018. In loving memory of a dear all emergencies too, a voice tual Bank Mountain Drive BEKWA SITHEMBISO Papu, born 15/04/2010. message will give you the on call wife, mother, grandmother number; email: [email protected] Half Marathon could see it ex- The biological mother MAYFORD uhlala kwa 8D and greatgran. Always in our pand into a fun run and even Nosibusiso Papa, born Ncame Street, Joza Loc, hearts thoguh 15 years ago. Thank you to everyone who add cycling in future. Grahamstown ungcwatywa 03/03/1990, is deceased. continues to support your SPCA. Transport Jaco van Dyk, chairperson R.I.P. MAMMA We really appreciate all the ngoLwesine umhla we 23 Please could anyone with donations of food blankets of the Albany Saints & Sin- August 2018. information regarding and voluntary support we have ners Multi-sport Club, said, his whereabouts contact received and continue to receive, “We want to enable the Gra- MAZIKO WINDZWADI Thank You which helps us continue to JOHNSON uhlala kwa 148 Shade Tobias, Social support all the animals who need hamstown community to join Ext 3, Phumlani Loc, Worker from Grahamstown us. From all the animals here at us in a great local event that In a humble effort to improve the SPCA and those we have yet provides everyone with a Grahamstown ungcwatywa Child Welfare on 046 636 the condition of Andrew to help and assist thank you so great view of our town and 1355. very much for caring. ngoMgqibelo umhla we 25 Heemro Road, Penny Keulder our beautiful scenery. This August 2018. We are however in desperate with Eric Haarhoff`s help, AUCTION ON SAT 25TH need of a top loader washing year, the event will be hosted BABA NONINISE VIOLET machine that can assist us in would like to acknowledge AT THE SCOUT HALL. at Graeme College and we uhlala kwa 785 Ext 6, the daily task of washing blankets aim to provide a wonderful the following: 10.00AM and medical sheets; we also are Joza Loc, Grahamstown festive atmosphere for our BUCO 10 bags cement; Filing cabinets, pine looking for a sponsor for a tow ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo Mr.N,Gabriel 2 bags; bar, assembly and towing pack community and visitors.” umhla we 25 August 2018. cupboards, school desks, for our Toyota Hilux. This will “Historically, the Drostdy Eric 4 bags;Mr.C.Solomon mattresses, bases, assist us greatly in being able to BAKAQANA NOMVUYO crusher; Mr.E.Cassels transport more animals and make Harriers Running club host- SYLVIA uhlala kwa 5066 storage clear out and much better use of a recently donated ed an event, the Salem half transport; Mr.N.Isaacs R200; animal trailer. Hlalani Loc, Grahamstown more. Lots of smalls [marathon], which started at Mrs.M.Oerson R200; Cats and Dogs: We have a large the Waainek Water treatment ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo Contact Craig on selection of Cats, kittens, Dogs and Services Offered Mr.V. Nelson R200. plant and ended at the Salem umhla we 25 August 2018. 0763123514 a couple of Puppies to adopt please Cash donations used to pay visit the Grahamstown SPCA to Sports Club. Drostdy Harriers MGADI SINETHEMBA DIGS TO DIGS REMOVALS workers. Your generous meet them and for more information closed down and the Albany uhlala kwa 33 “I” Street, contributions made Cat of the week Hi….My name is Furniture Removals Fig. I am a cute tabby teenage ( local & national), Road Runners (ARR) contin- Tantyi Loc, Grahamstown everything possible. kitten. I am extremely loving and ued hosting it for a couple of ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo affectionate. I enjoy playing and lots Deliveries & Daily Refuse Col- years,” said Van Dyk. umhla we 25 August 2018. of cuddle time. I am looking for a lections. Call / Albany Road Runners then loving family to call my own. To meet 081 436 9750 DEMELE PIKISILE uhlala 2. ANNOUNCEMENT me please visit the Grahamstown WhatsApp: decided on a local race, also kwa 4673 Ext 7, Joza Loc, Hereby gives notice of its SPCA or for more information call held in honour of Drostdy 046 622 3233. GRAHAMSTOWN TREEFEL- Harriers member Alistair Grahamstown ungcwatywa Dog of the week: Hi…….. My name Notices LING & GARDEN REFUSE Weakley and his brother Glen ngoMgqibelo umhla we 25 AGM is Lightning. I am a white coloured August 2018. male GS cross looking for a loving REMOVAL. R10.00 per bag Weakley. on home. I love long walks in the FENI ZAMEKA MEISIE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, or quoted per loads of re- All 50 members of the Al- PROTEA GROUP. Drinking countryside and am looking for a bany Saints & Sinners Multi- uhlala kwa 11090 Ext 10, 29 AUGUST large property to call my own. I need fuse.079 157 3401 – sport club will be involved ei- Grahamstown ungcwatywa problem get help from us! lots of exercise and lots of love and Meetings 7.30pm, Monday 2018, affection. Please visit me at the ther as competitors, marshals, ngoMgqibelo umhla we 25 Grahamstown SPCA or for more or performing other tasks on night at the Princess Alice Girl information call 046 622 3233. August 2018. 13:00 to 14:00, Miscellaneous Wanted the day. In addition to the Guide Hall, African Street, opp at Thank you very much to the TSEWU NOMBONZI Grahamstown community for your usual members, local super- BP Garage. Makana Tourism, CARS AND BAKKIES WANTED MICHAEL uhlala kwa 485 continued food donations. stars Basi Bonaparte, Luba- 63 High Street, IN ANY CONDITION. OLD Gojela Street, Alicedale Blu Robin, Madhatter’s Coffee Shop balo Bokuva, and Devernito Grahamstown. and Pam Golding Grahamstown are ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo TRINITY CHURCH MODELS ARE WELCOME TOO. du Plessis, all from the Albany very kindly acting as pet-food drop PLEASE CONTACT HIMAT ON : umhla we 25 August 2018. FETE off points. Kennel Sponsorships are Saints & Sinners club, will be still available for only R850 for a 082 722 6183 participating. JOE NOMANGESI Tomorrow Slow cooked beef year!! Thank you to Grahamstown ELIZABETH uhlala eSunny paired with peanut butter Vets and Ikhala Vets for your Side Farm kwaHarts, continued support. We are very spinach and served with pleased with all the young people Grahamstown ungcwatywa Jasmine rice. 3. SALES & SERVICES becoming involved with the ngeCawa umhla we 26 Zambian wild mushroom Grahamstown SPCA, thank you all August 2018. for all the help you give us and the stew. time you spend with the animals. NODONGWE PHIKISILE Furniture Thank you to all the volunteers for uhlala kwa 3696 Mlambo coming up to the SPCA, walking and Street, Ndlovini, Port Alfred 2ND HAND HOUSE. High Street. socialising the animals. Buyers & Sellers. Quality furniture, Please come and visit our thrift shop ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo TRINITY CHURCH and you can also buy books in aid of antiques, removals. Contact: umhla we 25 August 2018. the SPCA from Madhatters Coffee 073 470 6105 Shop in town and Noom Coffee PIET MOSES residing at no FETE Shop in the industrial area. 12 Boysen Street, Station Look in our facebook ‘Adoptions’ Hill, Port Alfred, will be bur- Saturday 25 August photo albums, to see who has found ied on Saturday the 25th their forever home. August 2018. Sale of surplus Visit our SPCA shop on site! All books only R20! Boarding fees : MENDILE PHINDILE Have a news Dogs- XL R55; L R53; M R47; uhlala kwa 2623 Tana furniture Chairs, story or S R42; Puppy or Cats R39. We Square, Kenton on Sea desperately need fundraising ideas. Please call 046 622 3233. ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo Tables and other photograph? umhla we 25 August 2018. WhatsApp us on items from 8.30a.m 076 733 1770 www.grocotts.co.za 14 SPORT Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 Fans fuel Varsity Shield win By LUTHO MAGASANA the hosts to a 10-0 lead early conversion. fter a disappointing sea- in the match. The hosts kept showing son for Rhodes Rugby, After the strategy break, their dominance. They played they managed to duck the visitors attacked, trying to the ball close to the try line, Arelegation from the Varsity catch up with Rhodes’ score, which gave Bendeman a Shield on Monday 20 August, but Rhodes kept it tight and chance to score his second try when they beat University of again managed to get the ball of the match. Ntutu had found Zululand 44-5 at Rhodes Uni- in their hands. his kicking form, scoring his versity Great Field. They looked hungry to score fourth successive conversion, Rhodes started showing more tries. From an incredible and taking Rhodes to a lead their dominance from the first assist by flanker, Ongeziwe of 37-0. touch. Rhodes full back, Zuko Shumi, Rhodes wing Justin However, the visitors finally Zote knocked the ball on, Bendeman dove behind the got a chance to put their name right before the try line, giving try line with Ntutu securing on the scoreboard when their the visitors a chance to clear his first conversion. flyhalf, Siphesihle Mhlamvu, the ball from their side. How- This took the hosts to a half- made an exceptional run from ever, from that scrum, Rhodes’ time 18-0 lead. the centre passing through eighth man, Ukhanyo Charles, In the second half, Rhodes Rhodes’ backline and laying scored his first try, taking the started where they left off and behind the try line. The con- hosts to a 5-0 lead. Aviwe continued attacking. They re- version was missed. Ntutu failed to secure the con- ceived a penalty, which was Rhodes scored their last try version. secured by Ntutu, further ex- through Ryan Horne, crossed Rhodes managed to main- tending their lead. Fans were over the line from five meters tain their dominance as they happy and singing – giving out, allowing Ntutu to kick the Rhodes University beat University of Zululand in the Varsity Shield Promotion/Relegation match pushed for more tries to ex- the purple army more energy last points of the match. to stay in the Varsity shield tournament. Pictured: Ongeziwe Shumi (Far Left), Nic Butler (Left), tend the lead. to get more tries. After the victory, Rhodes Cameron Libera (Middle), Christopher Johnson (Middle), Liko Ndiyalwa (Right) and Mark Webber Their right wing, Cameron Charles made an excep- coach Carlos Katywa, said, (Far Right). Photo: Mzwanele Sibanda Libera, did just that, after he tional run and scored his “despite the lack of full sup- scored the second try of the second try after the ball was port from the university and aged to dodge the relegation”. be patient because Rhodes is sity at large could give out full match. Ntutu failed to secure kicked from the right-hand lack of commitment from He added, “patience is a vir- still new in the Varsity Shield. commitment, and then every- the conversion again, taking side, with Ntutu securing the some players, the boys man- tue. The supporters need to If both players and the univer- thing else will fall into place.” Cape Town soccer tour for SAC STAFF REPORTER team came back strongly in who, after years in the PSL sion, drawing 1-1. “We have and coaches. The U15s then tough on Thursday 16 August. The St Andrew’s College the second half to make up and NFD as player and coach, loved having the support of faced Rondebosch, the U17s The First team managed a bat- Football Club (SACFC) en- a two goal deficit, leading now runs a football academy, parents and friends,” said Bar- were up against Hout Bay and tling 3-2 victory over Reddam, joyed a great tour of the 3-2 until the dying moments and Nasief van der Schyff, the nard. the U19s faced the much laud- but the U17s and U15s were Western Cape last week. The when a superbly struck free chairman of Tramway FC. On Tuesday 14 August, the ed Wynberg teams. The day up against it in their Wyn- St Andrew’s U15, U17 and kick saw Tramway draw lev- “We are so grateful to the teams enjoyed a hectic day of began with the touring party berg matches, losing 1-6 and U19 teams took part in a el. The First team dominated club and the coaches for giving football with five hours of 5 vs watching PSL club Cape Town 0-5 respectively. “Hot showers training camp on 8 August, their encounter, running out up their Sunday morning to 5 futsal for the senior teams, City’s training session at Hart- and fried chicken dinner from before going on the tour. comfortable 4-0 winners. The coach our boys. We all learnt with the U15s playing the leyvale, followed by a chance the ladies from Fran’s place On their way to Cape Town, club greatly appreciated the a lot and from the laughter on first two and half hours be- to meet their players and soon restored spirits”, said the teams played friendly warmth of reception and ef- the field also had a lot of fun,” fore leaving for a match coaching staff, and to listen Barnard. matches against Tramways forts made by Tramway and said Tim Barnard, St Andrew’s against Hout Bay Internation- to their coach and manager The St Andrew’s College Football Club on 11 Au- in particular, Dr Nasief van soccer coach. al School. The stunning view Benni McCarthy. The teams Football Tour ended on Sat- gust. The SACFC tour of Cape der Schyff. On Monday 13 August, the did little to distract the team then moved on to their match urday 18 August with a great Town got underway against The following day saw the First team enjoyed an emphat- who ran out comfortable 4-1 venues, with the U15s los- result for the U15 A team the very skillful young players boys engaging with some of ic win, by four goals to one, winners against Hout Bay. “A ing to Rondebosch 0-1, the beating Imizamo Yethu FC from Tramway FC. the Cape’s top youth coach- against Bishops. The U17s scenic drive via Chapman’s U17s beating Hout Bay Inter- by three goals to one, and The St Andrew’s U15 A es, including legendary 81 were competitive to the last, Peak home was a fitting end national School 3-2 and the very competitive matches team went down 1-3 in the year old Basil “Puzzy” Jacobs but hesitation in front of goal to a god day,” said Barnard. First team losing to the well against Rondebosch, with the first game of the day, having who was vital in the forma- saw them go down 1-2. The On Wednesday 15 August, organised and skillful Wyn- U17s losing 0-3 and the first worked hard to hold their tion of South African greats U15s just couldn’t overcome the St Andrew’s boys attended berg team by one goal to six. team going ahead and domi- opponents to 1-all for most like Quentin Fortune and the resolute Bishops defence a Cape Town City FC training Freezing wind, driving rain nating in the first half, and be- of the match. The U17 A Benni McCarthy. Theo Hemp, despite dominating posses- session before meeting players and mud made conditions ing worn down, losing by 1-4. Graeme end winter season
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING: with Muir derby GENERAL VALUATION PROCESS Makana Municipality would like to invite you to attend a public participation meetings STAFF REPORTER The Graeme College rugby forced errors and therefore where the General Valuation process will be explained in detail. Makana Local Municipal- Graeme College brought their community would have been at halftime one felt the game ity is in the process of valuing and rating all the properties within its jurisdiction in winter sporting season to a equally delighted to have was still in the balance. close in spectacular fashion on a clean sweep over their ri- Muir converted another accordance with the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004. Saturday 18 August, when vals from Uitenhage. The penalty early in the second they hosted Muir College from senior school dominated the half to make the score 19- Members of the Public will be given a chance to air their views and ask questions. Uitenhage in an age-old derby derby winning all 10 matches. 12. With 20 minutes to play, day. A full set of hockey and There were some intense en- the game was still on, howev- The process will be presented and discussed at the following public meetings: rugby fixtures were played, counters, culminating with a er, Graeme was at their best in with Graeme getting the run 41-12 win for the First team. the last quarter as they started Venue Targeted Residents Dates Time of the majority of the fixtures. That meant Graeme held on to capitalise on the pressure City Hall Stakeholders/Rate Payers and 27 August 2018 12:30 The Graeme hockey team to the Buco trophy between they had created. They man- Businesses kicked the derby off with an the schools for the sixth con- aged to run in another four emphatic 10-0 win, but far secutive year. The first half tries to make the final score Crown Hall Rate Payers 27 August 2018 17:30 more important than that, was was a tight affair as Graeme 41-12 to the hosts. Noluthando Hall Rate Payers 28 August 2018 14:00 the development of this group were made to work for their The junior school fixtures Indoor Sports Centre Rate Payers 28 August 2018 17:00 of players. points from the visitors Muir were far more tightly con- This squad has established College. Graeme scored three tested with results evenly Riebeeck East Rate Payers and Businesses 29 August 2018 14:00 a positive hockey culture and tries in the first half whilst shared and Muir grabbing Alicedale Rate Payers and Businesses 30 August 2018 14:00 left a legacy for others to fol- Muir College managed three the bragging rights with five low. It has been a great sea- penalties to make the half wins. Probably the highlight son for them, playing against time score 19-9. Even though for Graeme, was that the im- You may contact Ms. Z Dyaloyi on Tel: 046 603 6213 /6130 or [email protected] the very best teams, and have Graeme dominated most of pressive U13 C side ended should futher information be required. ended the season ranked 35th possession they struggled to their season unbeaten, after in the country. capitalise as they made un- their victory on Saturday. Ms. M Mene Municipal Manager Send all sports results, news and fixtures to [email protected] Grocott’s Mail 24 AUGUST 2018 SPORT 15 I-Makana LFA izakusingatha itumente kule mpela-veki NguCHRIS TOTOBELA Newseekers egqibe kwindawo liphume kwindawo yesibini Kuzobe kuqhawuka yesixhenxe ngentsimbi lizakugoduka neembasa unobathana kwibala lase JD yeshumi elinambini. zesilivere, kwaye zonke Dlepu kule Cawa yomhla Ngentsimbi yesibini i-Riebeck ezonto iyinkxaso ephuma wamashumi amabini City idibana ne-Makana kwa-DSRAC kulengingqi anesithandathu ku-August. Pillars evale kwindawo ye-Sarah Baartman” utshilo IMakana LFA izobe ivula yesithandathu, logama uAkhona. unyaka wayo ngetumente kumdlalo wokugqibela Omnye wemidlalo yamaqela asibhozo azaku ngentsimbi yesine. i-Joza ezakutaka iintlantsi khiqana elwela indebe. Eli Callies egqibe kwindawo ngumdlalo we-Callies idibene lithuba lokuba lamaqela yesine, izobe ijongene nqo ne- ne-Killers, nanjengoko azivavanye alungise Young killers evale kwindawo lamaqela ehlala ezijaca xa neempazamo zawo phambi yesihlanu. edibene exolisa abathandi kokuba kuqale imidlalo Unobhala we-Makana LFA bebhola. Umqeqeshi we- Members of the Kowie Striders who have been selected as part of the EP team for the SA X Country enzima ye-league. uAkhona Heshu uqinisekisile Callies u-Louis Ntlanjeni Championships. Avril Byleveld (Left), Rebecca Nelson, Sizakele Dayimani, Mpo Nxabazi, Sticks Kumdlalo wokuqala ukuba ngenene iyaqhuba uthe “Siwulungele lomdlalo Stiglingh (Chairperson), Aya Saul, and Lithemba Jekana. Photo: Supplied wosuku, iintshatsheli ze- letumente. nangona singakhange sikwazi Makana LFA i-City Pirates, “Ewe letumente iyaqala uzilungiselela kakuhle ngenxa izobe iqubisana ne-Future kule mpela-veki, kwaye yemozulu kodwa ke siwujonge Stars evale kwindawo siyisebenzisa njenge ngamehlo abomvu lomdlalo” yesibhozo ngentsimbi qonga lokuzilungiselela Utshilo lo ka-Ntlanjeni. Kowie Striders to yeshumi. Kowesibini kwamaqela ethu. Iqela Amasi abekwe elangeni umdlalo, abavale kwindawo eliphumelelayo lizakugoduka nanjengoko abalandeli yesibini i-Jacaranda Aces nendebe kwaneembasa bebhola kudala benxanelwe storm SA X Country izakungquzulana ne- zegolide, logama elo imidlalo. By STEPHEN KISBEY-GREEN time, Stiglingh, and Lungi twice a week, so they have to he Eastern Province team Matsatse, a disabled runner go and do the rest by them- heading to the South and member of the Kowie selves.” KNOW THE SCORE African Cross Country Striders club. The runners from Kowie The 204th edition of the Grahamstown park 5. Nolan Berriman - 22:28 (M) ChampionshipsT on Saturday Out of the total 40 mem- will be joined in the squad by run took place on Saturday 18 August. Here are 6. Siviwe Moyake - 23:54 (M) 8 September has taken a dis- bers in the small Kowie Strid- local runners Terri-Lynn Pen- tinctly local flavour, with a ers running club, 14 are active ney and Jene Banfield. Both the top finishers from the weekend’s event. 7. Aaron Samuel Mulenga - 24:24 (M) large number of Kowie Strid- in the developmental runners Penney and Banfield have 1. Enock Mukwekwe - 21:28 (M) 8. Damien Swart - 25:15 (M) ers and other Grahamstown group; and six of the 14 have been training very hard for the 2. Sean Knight - 21:41 (M) 9. Sbusiso Mukhari - 25:21 (M) (Makhanda) runners making made it into the EP squad. race, and are looking forward 3. Sylvester Jeffries - 21:54 (M) 10. Marphil Mokeona - 25:38 (M) the squad. The runners who form to representing their province 4. Richard Alexander - 22:10 (M) The Kowie Striders running part of this group train with on the national stage. club have a large contingent Stiglingh on Tuesdays (time “It is only my second time of seven runners in the EP trials) and Thursdays (general representing EP in the SA squad, with six of them com- training). In addition to these Cross Country Champs,” said ing from their development two training sessions, indi- Penney. “I am preparing as SPORTS runners group. These seven vidual runners take personal normal… just adding more runers include Avril Byleveld, responsibility to improve their speed and hill sprints, and Rebecca Nelson, Sizakele Day- running. adding a lot more running on HERO OF THE imani, Mpo Nxabazi, Sticks Stiglingh, who is still the grass and off road.” Stiglingh (Kowie Striders’ chairperson of the Kowie “I am definitely looking for- chairperson), Aya Saul and Striders, is incredibly proud of ward to taking part in the SA Grahamstown Lithemba Jekana. his runners. “[It is] absolutely Champs,” said Banfield. “But I WEEK The development runners awesome,” said Stiglingh. “As am also quite nervous, as the programme was started two a coach, I cannot even start athletes from other provinces years ago, by the newly ap- to explain how proud I am of are very competitive and tal- Ayabulela Dyalom pointed chairperson at the these guys. I only see them ented.” Archie Mbolekwa School’s Ayabulela Dyalom is an extremely talented, multi- Women in karate sport athlete who has been engaged in sports for the school for a number Karate key to confidence of years. The 14-year-old As the nation celebrates women and their place in South Grade 7 pupil has not only Africa, Grocotts Mail, East Cape Shotokan-Ryu and Joza Karate Club competed in soccer and rugby for his school, but have teamed-up to offer free karate lessons for girls (seven years and he has also been on the older) and women. In this spirit, focus and appreciation must be given athletics track. to the women who have been practising karate for some time. In addition to his outstanding talent on the field, Dyalom has been recognised at the provincial level for his rugby. He was part of the Archie Mbolekwa KAYLE OLIVIER team that represented Sarah Baartman in the Kayle Olivier (right) practising her devastating provincial Copa Coca- kick at the Hill St Masonic Cola tournament recently. Ayabulela Dyalom dreams of one day joining Bafana Bafana. Hall during one of the He was then selected to Photo: Supplied advanced training sessions. represent the Eastern soccer and dreams of one in mind, Dyalom does not Photo: Stephen Kisbey- Cape side based on this Green day being a professional neglect his studies. He is performance. soccer player. He certainly a dedicated student in By STEPHEN KISBEY-GREEN self esteem and it is good for self-defence as Despite being hopes to represent South the classroom, and has After witnessing a karate demonstration at well,” said Olivier. recognised for his rugby, Olivier believes that karate can help to Africa as part of Bafana found a way to balance his her school when she was in Grade 6, Kayle Dyalom says that he is Olivier came to the conclusion that the sport empower women in their everyday life, as Bafana. exceptional sporting talent would be a good fit for her. it helps to build the confidence and self-de- most passionate about While he keeps this goal with his academics. Seven years later, Olivier is now a brown fence skills that young women need. belt and a dedicated young woman in the TO RSVP your place in the free classes, Can the sports hero please come and collect his prize from Grahamstown Shotokan-Karate dojo. please contact Gary Grapentin at garyg@ “I would advise [other young women to get geenet.co.za. the Grocott’s Mail offices situated at the School of Journalism involved], because it makes women stronger, As venue space is limited, the offer will be and Media Studies, AMM Building, Prince Alfred Street. it builds their confidence up, they get higher on a first come, first served basis. Call 046 603 7111 HIGHLIGHTS Isuzu Southern Kings The Southern Kings have received a boost ahead of their second season in the Guinness Pro14 tournament, with the announcement earlier in the 24 August 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 033 week that Isuzu has come on as the new main sponsor of the franchise. At the same time, the Kings became set to make history as the first black-owned rugby franchise in the country.
DSG Squash Erin Powers, a diversely talented U14 pupil at Diocesan School for Girl (DSG), took part in the 2018 African Junior Squash Open in Cape Town from 10-12 August. Despite having to compete in the U15 age group, Powers finished with third place, only losing to the eventual winner and runner-up respectively.
Springboks After winning their opening match of the 2018 Castle Lager Rugby Championship last week, the Springboks travel to Mendoza, Argentina tomorrow for their second match against Argentina. Los Pumas will hope to recover from the 34-21 defeat they suffered in Durban a week ago.
Pick n Pay Night Bowls The 2018 Pick n Pay Night Bowls League will be back in action on Tuesday 2 October, and will run right through until Friday 16 November. Entries for this year’s tournament are now open, and those interested can contact The annual GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon will be taking place this Saturday in what looks to be superb conditions. Last year’s organiser, Kallie Calitz on 082 378 0728 Stephen Penney, who had been working on the event for a number of years with Run/Walk for Life, is passing the baton on to Albany Saints and Sinners Multisport Club chairperson, Jaco van Dyk. These local runners prove that training never stops for a race as big as the GBS Mountain Drive. Runners and [email protected]. Entries organisers from left, Malibongwe Mbelu, Basi Bonaparte, Jaco van Dyk, Stephen Penney, Carolene Brooks and Richard Alexander. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green close on Thursday 20 September.
Protea women in West Indies The South African Women’s cricket team will be on tour in the West Indies from 10 September until 6 October. Clean sweep for MAWAS Powerade National Academy By SARAH CONNOCK the first trophy of the day, with a and Recreation Achievers Awards Errol Goliath, Director of Rugby at graduates Tumi Sekhukhune, he finals of the 2018 Makana convincing 36-14 against Ntsika will be held today (24 August) at the Mary Waters High School is eagerly Saarah Smith and Robin Searle High Schools Rugby League Secondary School. Mawas U17 then Boardwalk Hotel in Port Elizabeth. anticipating the inaugural rugby day. will embark on their first took place at the Oval on 15 dominated Ntsika 45-0 before the Tomorrow, (Saturday 25 August) “The idea is to showcase the talent international tour when the August,T with Mary Waters (Mawas) U19 team took Nyaluza and earning at the Oval, Mary Waters High School of historically disadvantaged schools making a clean sweep of trophies at a tighter 15-10 victory. will host various U15, U17 and U19 and to build rugby relations with all Proteas take on the Windies U15,ON U17 EVERYand U19. PASSENGER, SUVIn addition AND to winning 4X4 league,TYRE. the teams for their inaugural Rugby Day. the participating schools.” in a three-match One-Day The Oval ground was well attend- Mary Waters U15 team was a finalist The matches will kick off at 9am, The day will end with an awards International (ODI) and five- ed and the Mawas teamsFrEE put on a in the Developing School Team of the starting with one involving a team of ceremony at the Albany Road Recrea- match T20 International series in show for them. The U15 side earned Year in the Eastern Cape. The Sports Old Mawarians. Sporttion Hall at 8pm. S DiaryBarbados and Trinidad. ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE. SportS Diary SportS Diary ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.
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