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23 February 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 01 Pillay’s plea for support

Acting Municipal Manager Ted Pillay addresses members of the public at a meeting organised by the Grahamstown Residents Association at Prime nightclub on Tuesday evening. He outlined the key elements for change in the town and pleaded for support from residents, businesses and those with professional expertise. Photo: Steven Lang

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SOME FANTASTIC WORK BEING DONE BY MAKANA REVIVE! THIS INITIATIVE DESERVES EVERYONES SUPPORT. 2 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 Proof of address: ask your councillor

DRIVEN BY PEOPLE By LINDANI DONYELI Spokesperson Yoliswa Ramokolo this POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY week confirmed that Makana Munic- Securing ipality no longer offers the service of t h e c i t y f o r o v e r providing proof of address at its Hill 25 years Street offices. This service has been allocated to councillors and ward committee SAFETY members and residents are advised TIPS to approach their ward councillors to assist. FROM ANDRE WILLE

THINK LIKE A BURGLAR •Walk around the exterior of your home and scout out its weaknesses: survey it with the eye FOLLOW of a burglar. •Keep shrubbery around ‘Makana Municipality repaired our potholes in Ghost Town three weeks ago. With the heavy rainfall, the potholes have re-opened. It’s not potholes anymore but trenches,’ writes Ward 3 resident Godfrey entrances and walkways trimmed: Brockman. ‘Residents of Ward 3 are unhappy with the state of the roads in Ghost Town. With the heavy don’t make it easier for a thief to @GrocottsMail rains the potholes became trenches and cars had to drive around the trenches.’ He said the potholes had hide when attempting to break in. been filled with sand and stone. Photo: Godfrey Brockman A fence can be an excellent way to keep unwanted visitors off your property. •Install motion sensor lights around your home, especially at Official confirms Listeriosis death in Grahamstown entrances. By SUE MACLENNAN um. According to Kupelo, vulnerable reported immediately to a specific Information about a case, contact •A yard littered with toys signals he Provincial Health Depart- people are the most severely affected. health authority, or authorities, in or- or carrier of a notifiable disease is to a thief that the house may be ment has confirmed one lis- “Immune compromised including der to trigger a management protocol confidential. This includes details filled with equally interesting teriosis-linked death in Gra- those with HIV and TB, diabetics, the for treating and containing the case. about their health status, treatment entertainment hamstown.T The confirmation from aged, infants and pregnant women Once they’re diagnosed, Category 1 or stay in a health establishment. RESPONSES THIS WEEK IN spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo came are most affected by the disease,” Ku- notifiable medical conditions, which Likewise, their health records must be GRAHAMSTOWN yesterday after the Sarah Baartman pelo said. alongside listeriosis include anthrax, protected. House Break-ins: 3 News carried a front-page report Kupelo confirmed that a 71-year- cholera, diptheria, plague, poliomy- The responsibilities of a sub-district Car Break-ins: 1 (with 2 suspects that there had been two cases of the old Grahamstown woman infected elitis, rabies, Ebola fever (and other (ie Makana) health manager include disease in Grahamstown. A number with Listeriosis had died on 18 August viral haemorrhagic diseases) and ensuring adherence to the regulations arrested) of people, including Makana staff, 2017 and did not confirm the second smallpox, require immediate report- in their sub-district and designating a WE OFFER who saw the report, expressed con- reported case. He however, rubbished ing by the most rapid means available person responsible for co-ordinating • 24hr Monitoring cern that residents had not been told the claim that water had caused the followed by a written or electronic no- the surveillance and control of notifi- • Alarm Installations about cases of the Category 1 Notifi- infection. tification to the Department of Health able medical conditions. • Services and repairs to all able Disease in the city. “To suggest that people may have within 24 hours. The law applies to Grocott’s Mail has not yet estab- makes of alarm systems According to the report, which ap- died from drinking listeriosis-infected health care providers, and private or lished who the designated official • Armed Response peared on page 1 of the December water is nonsense,” Kupelo told Gro- public health laboratories. The Minis- in the health Department’s Makana • Guards 2017-February 2018 edition, Sarah cott’s Mail in a telephone interview ter of Health may declare a medical Subdistrict is. Acting social services • Access control (gate Baartman Mayor Eunice Kekana gave yesterday. “Nowhere in the coun- condition notifiable if it poses a public manager Coenraad Hanekom said he automation, intercoms and councillors this information at a Dis- try has water been established as a health risk to a population of a par- had spoken to the infectious control trict Council meeting on 24 January. source of the bacterium. The source is ticular commuunity, district, munici- centre at Netcare who confirmed that cameras) According to the report, Kekana said not known, despite extensive testing pality, province or the country, as well there was no evidence to support a • Electric Fencing it was believed that “the people in across the country. So whoever is sug- as if it requires “immediate, appropri- claim that it came from Makana wa- Securing Kenton on Sea/ the two cases ingested the bacterium gesting they know the source is talk- ate and specific action” to be taken ter. He referred Grocott’s Mail to the Bushman's River/Cannon Rocks/ from the water… ing nonsense.” at national, provincial or municipal District’s Environmental health man- Boknes Areas “It is unfortunate that while we are Listeriosis was declared a Category level. ager, who requested that we speak For advice or a free quote talking about that drought, during 1 (the most serious) notifiable disease A case or carrier of a notifiable dis- directly to Sarah Baartman’s acting December there was a serious con- in December 2017. The Government ease must subject themselves to fur- municipal manager Riaaz Lorgat. contact André Wille cern on Listeriosis, which has since Gazette of 15 December 2017 clearly ther medical examination, which may Lorgat has undertaken to establish Tel: 046 636 1667 claimed the lives of two people in our sets out what a patient, carrier or con- include providing specimens, as well from District officials what communi- region,” Kekana was reported telling tact, as well as a health practitioner as mandatory treatment or quaran- cation was made to Makana officials the councillors. or laboratory is required to do, with tine. If the person refuses, the provin- regarding the Listeriosis case in Gra- Listeriosis is food poisoning caused a potential 10-year jail sentence for cial head of department must apply hamstown, and what channels they Emergency by eating foods contaminated with failure to comply. A notifiable disease to the High Court for a court order to would usually use to communicate to the Listeria monocytogenes bacteri- is a medical condition that must be make them comply. residents in a local municipality. Numbers • Ambulance 10177 WEATHER AND • Aids Helpline 0800 012322 046 603 6300 • AA Rescue 0800 111997 WEATHER & TIDES • Medical Rescue 0800 033007 • GHT Child Welfare 046 636 1355 TIDES • Electricity 046 603 6036 FRIDAY 9 February MONDAY THURSDAY A/H 046 603 6000 Rain.Moderate WNW Breeze. Clear sky. Gentle ENE breeze. Fair. Gentle easterly breeze. • Eskom 086 014 00014 Temperature: Min 25°C Max 32°C Temperature: Min 13°C Max 18°C Temperature: Min 20°C Max 28°C • Fire Brigade 046 622 4444 Tides: Low 10:14 22:30 Tides: Low 11:49 23:56 Tides: Low 01:05 13:49 • Ght Police Station 046 603 9152 High 04:14 16:21 High 05:44 17:53 High 07:40 19:54 • Hi-Tec 046 636 1660 • Raphael Centre 046 622 8831 SATURDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY • SPCA 046 622 3233 Cloudy. Light SSE breeze. Clear sky. Light NNE air. Light rain. Gentle SSW breeze. • Traffic Services 046 603 6067 Temperature: Min 15°C Max 19°C Temperature: Min 15°C Max 26°C Temperature: Min 21°C Max 23°C • Water 046 603 6136 Tides: Low 10:44 22:58 Tides: Low 12:24 Tides: Low 01:51 14:54 • Hospice 046 622 9661 High 04:43 16:50 High 06:18 18:27 High 08:41 21:05 • Settlers Hospital 046 602 5000 • Day Hospital 046 622 3033 SUNDAY WEDNESDAY • Fort England 046 602 2300 Rain showers. Gentle southerly breeze. Cloudy. 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By SUE MACLENNAN rates of consumption. Water and Sanitation to assist. f you are sleeping well, The town’s eastern supply something is wrong: this was being cut nightly to curb Roads town should be keeping demand, which outstrips the There were cheers when Pil- you“I awake day and night.” supply from the James Kleyn- lay described sections of road That’s what acting municipal hans Water Treatment Works Sanral had undertaken to re- manager Ted Pillay has told (10 megalitres a day) by up to pair. Makana officials during his 3ML. briefings over the past three The good news, he explained Refuse weeks. to residents, was that the facil- “Grahamstown has become Pillay received a warm re- ity is being upgraded to process a dumping site,” Pillay said, ception from an audience of an additional 10ML daily, mak- explaining that he intended to around 250 Grahamstown Res- ing the new combined facility make black refuse bags availa- idents’ Association members capable of supplying 20ML a ble. However, echoing a theme and others, anxious to hear day. that continued throughout his from the horse’s mouth about The western supply (the presentation, he said, please his plans to turn around the Settlers/ Howieson’s com- keep buying your own if that’s embattled municipality. plex) was severely affected by what you’re already doing - Pillay said his own job was drought. that will help us a lot.” 24/7. “Even if we get R500 million He received vocal support it won’t help,” Pillay said. “We Finance Ayanda Duma from the Rhodes Business School presents a proposal for the School’s from the audience when he need rain. We have major wa- “The municipality is not liq- collaboration with the municipality to acting municipal manager Ted Pillay during a public said he’d discovered that none ter problems.” uid,” Pillay said. “There are meeting organised by the Grahamstown Residents' Association at Prime nightclub in New except one of the municipality’s He urged residents to reduce unpaid bills and businesses are Street on Tuesday. Photo: Steven Lang senior officials lives in Graham- their consumption from the refusing to accept orders with- stown, and that he’d instructed 100 litres per person per day out cash upfront.” in critical areas. “This municipality needs to Yako weighs in on acting mu- that at least one member of stipulated by the restrictions in He pleaded with local busi- The overarching plea from be recapitalised,” he said. nicipal manager Ted Pillay’s senior management would re- force, to 60 litres. nesses to be patient and give Pillay was for residents and “But no government depart- chances of success in turning main here to deal with possible Pillay said he had begun a him time to restore stability to businesses, including those ment will bail it out without a Makana around, and speak crises over the weekends. process to secure the services of the entity “because it costs a with specialised expertise to plan to show it is on the path frankly about what he’s going Pillay said extensive engage- a fulltime water engineer from lot more to procure from Port support his efforts to turn the to financial sustainability. to have to watch out for. ment with people on the streets the Department of Water and Elizabeth and east London”. town around. “This town has potential. If Subscribe (for free) at www. across the town had confirmed Sanitation. Pillay said Makana’s biggest “I need the backing of every it didn’t I would have walked grocotts.co.za – on the box on that most residents in Makana “That has to be this town’s debt was that to Eskom (R200 resident of Makana,” he said. away from it long ago.” the right-hand-side that says; were concerned with the man- number one priority,” he said. million), followed by Amatola “If we pull together we can ‘SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS- agement of water, sewage and Water, the Auditor General, turn the city around.” MORE ABOUT YOUR LETTER’. rubbish. Sanitation the Department of water and Pillay said also key to the TOWN FROM GROCOTT’S Latest on the name change In his top five priorities for “What I’ve seen is frighten- Sanitation and Salga. turnaround was the fact that DIRECT at bit.ly/GrocNameChange. a turnaround to make Makana ing,” Pillay said, reserving a He explained the circle of de- he has support from the pro- Coming up in Grocott’s di- The stone wall at 38 Somer- sustainable, he also included special apology for the staff pletion, as the quarterly equita- vincial government, and some rect: former administrator set Street (on the High Street roads and electricity. and children of Kuyasa Spe- ble share payments were used in the national government. in Makana Municipality Pam side): bit.ly/GrocWall “We need to get basic ser- cial School, which has been to pay arrears Eskom debt, vices right,” he said. swamped by raw sewage and while residents and business- said he had promised a re- es collectively owed Makana Water sponse. R400m. Within the reliable provi- He said the Belmont Waste- Pillay made no bones about sion of water, drought planning water Treatment Works needed the fact that Makana’s payroll loomed large, with less than major investment and that he bill was unsustainable and that 130 days to Day Zero at current had called in the Department of there was inadequate staffing

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Certain products are excluded from the Smart Shopper Programme, please see instore or go online for more details. 4 OPINION AND ADVICE Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 VOX POPS Off-shore investment is Water, roads and back; and that is good he swift change of lead- ership from Jacob Zuma to Cyril Ramaphosa as RANDS & SENSE affordable food PresidentT of South Africa has Personal Finance for brought about renewed hope If you were the Minister of Finance, what would and confidence in our coun- ordinary people try. As a result, the rand has you have put at the top of your list in the Budget? strengthened against major ROSS MARRINER currencies. After avoiding South African shares for quite offshore, we are exposed to a weaken, as has been the case Lindani Donyeli asked the question. some time, foreign investors much wider investment uni- over the past 30 years, the off- are reported to be once again verse through different geo- shore component of your port- buying into South African graphical markets and access folio would be worth more in companies. to companies not available on rand terms. Many South African inves- the JSE such as Microsoft, Ap- It is relatively easy to invest tors agonise over whether they ple, Samsung, BP, Nestle and offshore. The first option is to should invest offshore and, if Johnson and Johnson. physically transfer funds off- so, when the right time would The principal reason for shore, where your investment be to do so. The events over investing a portion of your will be held in hard currency. the last few weeks have made investments offshore is to You can transfer up to R 11 this decision increasingly sig- achieve the benefits of diver- million per annum using this nificant. sification. If you spread your facility. Financial commentators of- capital across more than one The second option is to in- ten point out that when the type of investment, you reduce vest in local asset-swap off- the overall risk to your portfo- shore investments where your GIOVANNE VAN HLALUMI MNYAKAMA JIYA DAYA political and economic situa- tion in the country appears to lio, often resulting in a greater investment is held in rands, HEERDEN UNEMPLOYED HOUSE OF CURRY be dire and the exchange rate overall return. but the underlying funds are UNEMPLOYED Job creation, learnerships Healthcare, education, weakens, interest in offshore If one component of your invested in offshore compa- Increase grants because for students who passed create working investments tends to increase. portfolio performs poorly over nies. the money they earn is matric, quality RDP opportunities. Conversely, when the ex- a certain period, it is often the An experienced Certified Fi- very little. Job creation houses, fixing of roads change rate strengthens, many case that another part may nancial Planner will be able to perform appreciatively over guide you through the process and lower the cost of South Africans often focus on and clean water. local investment options, and that same period, thereby and assist you to achieve the food. It is very expensive. pay less attention to offshore counterbalancing the return of right mix of local and offshore opportunities. your total portfolio. investments for your particu- South Africa accounts for A further benefit of hav- lar investing objectives. less than 1% of the global ing an offshore component to economy and restricting our- your portfolio of investments •Rands and Sense is a selves to local investments is the hedging benefit that monthly column, written by means that we will miss out you achieve in the event of the Ross Marriner, a CERTIFIED on the opportunity to invest rand weakening against hard FINANCIAL PLANNER® with in some of the world’s biggest currencies such as the US dol- PSG Wealth. His Financial and most successful business- lar. Planning Office number is 046 es and markets. By investing If the rand continues to 622 2891

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LEGAL NOTICE ISAZISO SASEMTHETHWENI Notice is hereby given in terms of section 59(1) of the Ma- Oku kukwazisa ukuba uMasipala wase Makana ufumene kana By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Manage- isicelo esenziwe ngokwecandelo 59(1) lase Makana, ment (2016) that BORA-ALIDA TRUST has applied to uMthetho kaMasipala loCwangciso lweMihlaba noLawulo the Makana Municipality, in respect of Erf 7251 located at lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba (2016), elo ngu BORA- LEGAL NOTICE ISAZISO SASEMTHETHWENI PRINS STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN for the REZON- ALIDA TRUST bafake isicelo kuMaspala waseMakana, Notice is hereby given in terms of section 59(1) of the Ma- Oku kukwazisa ukuba uMasipala wase Makana ufumene ING. ngokubhekisele kwisiza ERF 7251, e PRINS STREET, kana By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Manage- isicelo esenziwe ngokwecandelo 59(1) lase Makana, GRAHAMSTOWN, ngenxa yoKUCANDA ment (2016) that BORA-ALIDA TRUST has applied to uMthetho kaMasipala loCwangciso lweMihlaba noLawulo The application will lay open for inspection at the Town the Makana Municipality, in respect of Erf 7251 located at lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba (2016), elo ngu BORA- Planning Department (“BAB Office”) in Joza, daily from Isicelo sikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe kwi-ofisi PRINS STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN for the REZON- ALIDA TRUST bafake isicelo kuMaspala waseMakana, 08:00 to 16:00 with Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8. yocwangciso lwedolophu zase (“ofisi BAB”)Joza, yonke ING. ngokubhekisele kwisiza ERF 7251, e PRINS STREET, imihla ukusuka 08:00 ukuya 16:00 Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 GRAHAMSTOWN, ngenxa yoKUCANDA Anyone who has comments or objections to the applica- 0424/8. The application will lay open for inspection at the Town tion is invited, according to section 98, to do so in writing. Planning Department (“BAB Office”) in Joza, daily from Isicelo sikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe kwi-ofisi The application is open for inspection during office hours Nabanina onezimvo okanye inkcaso yesicelo uyamenywa 08:00 to 16:00 with Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8. yocwangciso lwedolophu zase (“ofisi BAB”)Joza, yonke with Ms Ncilata. akwenze oko, ngokutsho kwecandelo 98, ngokubhala imihla ukusuka 08:00 ukuya 16:00 Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 isicelo esikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe ngexesha Anyone who has comments or objections to the applica- 0424/8. Closing date for objections is 26th March 2018. lomsebenzi kuye uMs Ncilata. tion is invited, according to section 98, to do so in writing. The application is open for inspection during office hours Nabanina onezimvo okanye inkcaso yesicelo uyamenywa In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Munic- Umhla wokuvalwa kokungeniswa kwezichaso yi 26 ka with Ms Ncilata. akwenze oko, ngokutsho kwecandelo 98, ngokubhala ipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot March 2018. isicelo esikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe ngexesha write may approach Ms Ncilata to assist them to put their Closing date for objections is 26th March 2018. lomsebenzi kuye uMs Ncilata. comments or objections in writing. Ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo 21(4) loMthetho weNkqubo kaMasipala kuRhulumente weNgingqi, 2000 (uMthetho In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Munic- Umhla wokuvalwa kokungeniswa kwezichaso yi 26 ka On behalf of: 32 ka-2000) abantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala bangeza ipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot March 2018. MR. D.M. PILLAY ku Ms Ncilata ukubancedisa ukuze amagqabaza okanye write may approach Ms Ncilata to assist them to put their ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER izimvo zabo ngokubhala. comments or objections in writing. Ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo 21(4) loMthetho weNkqubo kaMasipala kuRhulumente weNgingqi, 2000 (uMthetho Endaweni ka: On behalf of: 32 ka-2000) abantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala bangeza MR. D.M. PILLAY MR. D.M. PILLAY ku Ms Ncilata ukubancedisa ukuze amagqabaza okanye OLIBAMBELA KAMASIPALA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER izimvo zabo ngokubhala.

Endaweni ka: MR. D.M. PILLAY OLIBAMBELA KAMASIPALA Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 NEWS 5

St Andrew’s College in Grahamstown invite applications for the position of On-Site Physiotherapist: St Andrew’s College To commence: end April 2018 or soonest thereafter Expressions of Interest are called for a qualified physiotherapist to set up a practice in rooms situated in the Sanatorium at St Andrew’s College. Whilst the expectation is that the needs of the St Andrew’s College boys would be served, this does not exclude access to other patients. Once Expressions of Interest are received, those practitioners would be given the opportunity to tender for the appointment based on what service they could offer to the boys and to the school. Kutliso matric boys gifted girls in their class with sanitary pads for Valentineʼs Day. Photo: Luthando Mpofu Expressions of Interest should be submitted to the Headmaster, Mr Alan Thompson, at the following email address, [email protected] by 17h00 on 9 March 2018. Any appointment would be effective from the end of April, or a date agreed upon thereafter. Kutliso pupils’ special www.sacschool.com Valentine’s gift By KATHRYN CLEARY The organisation started in more sanitary pads to give to times get their period”. ERRATUM hile couples swooned 2013 before and was formally other girls outside their class, The organisation has PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES/ over chocolates, flow- registered in 2017. Deputy such as sisters or friends at reached out to other schools AMENDEMENTS MADE TO 2017-18 INVITATION ers and other affec- Chairperson, Mnguni, stated other schools. Mnguni said including Nombulelo, Nyaluza TO PUBLIC ADJUDICATION MEETING tionateW goodies on Valentines that the aim of the programme the pupils were excited. “They and Mrwetyana. Day last week, Grade 12 pu- was to “bridge the gap” for pu- responded positively to the Should residents wish to • THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC ADJUDICATION pils at Kutliso Daniels Sec- pils in the township that are idea of us giving guys the sani- get involved Ketelo stated; MEETING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY ondary School were treated looking to go to university. tary pads. It was changing the “These learners need to know TRADING IN COLLABORATION WITH to something much more “We want to uplift the learn- mentality, having that fresh that there are people that care POWER X HAS BEEN CHANGED, practical. Organised by the ers, motivate and encourage idea. about them. Mentoring them, • DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Sophumelela Youth Develop- them,” he added. “It was providing a different or just giving them a visit to ment Programme, 18 matric Magengelele told Grocott’s form of showing love to one share your story and encour- boys gifted 23 girls in their Mail that it was important for another”. age them. Any kind of sup- Type of tender: Unsolicited Bid class with sanitary pads and the boys to be the ones issu- Ketelo stated that in the fu- port, if one can be physically Venue: Town Hall other hygiene items. ing the sanitary pads as a way ture the organisation hopes to present we would opt for that Date: 06 March 2018 The programme’s founder, to break the stigma associated hold more events like this that but if one can’t but would like Time: 10am Sophumelela Ketelo, along with menstruation that young involve an entire school rath- to support the organisation with members Nwabisa Ma- girls face. She said that she er than one class. “We have financially, that is also wel- gengelele and Sandiso Mnguni had spoken to the boys before achieved what we wanted at comed.” All Technical Enquiries are to be directed to Ms G Meaton, helped organise the collection the event, educating them this stage”, he said. Soon residents can find the Tel 046 6370 424 and all SCM queries of sanitary pads, Lux soap and about menstruation and the Magengelele commented organisation on Facebook as are to be directed to Ms. Z Gxowa 046 603 6022 roll-on deodorant by issuing stigma attached to it. for the future,“ we want to their page is underworks, or Issued by office of the Acting Municipal Manager: Mr D. letters asking for donations The event was a huge suc- target primary schools too be- contact them via email info@ two-weeks prior to the event. cess, pupils even asked for cause that’s when [girls]some- sydp.org.za M PILLAY ______MR D.M. Pillay ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 6 MAKANA VOICES Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 LETTERS to the Editor and COLUMNS

The source since 1870 A basket of goodies his week we have a lot more to tell you than we can fit in this edition of Grocott’s Mail. Governance watchdog PSAM has written a People’s SOPAT – what the Premier should be saying about improving the lives of the citizens of the Eastern Cape – read it here: bit. ly/GrocPeopleSopa Speaking of budgets, Wednesday’s (21 February) national budget by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will do little to lift our collective spirit after the shock VAT rise from 14 to 15% and a cumulative fuel levy increase of almost 50 cents. No doubt the municipality will also want some of its reve- nue streams adjusted upwards in the coming weeks. What is certain is that these are tough times for South Africa, the Eastern Cape and for Makana Municipality. But just as Min- ister Gigaba urged all residents and citizens to recognise the need for sacrifice, so too should we in our fair town. We’re all hopeful that the seconded Municipal Manager will get a handle on our financial affairs and put us on a path to a bal- anced budget. That process will be painful for everyone so we should all brace for the tough times; because they are surely ahead of us. Economist Ryan Hancocks who is the director of the Re- serve Bank Centre for Economic Journalism at Rhodes talks about the knock-on effects of the historic VAT increase in the Budget. We’ve given you a teaser on page 8, and hope you will follow the link online to read the full analysis. Music lovers in Grahamstown-and the simply curious were treated to an inspiring performance by cellist Caleb Vaughan- Jones and pianist FJ Viljoen in the Kingswood College Chap- Cellist Caleb Vaughan-Jones performs with Kingswood College music teacher FJ Viloen in the school's chapel on Saturday 17 el last weekend. Follow the link on the letters’ page under February. “There’s this approach that with music you just have to be ‘involved’ – but tell me, do the rugby teams just want to be Vaughan-Jones’s photo to read an equally inspiring interview ‘involved’ or do they want to win?” What is a top cellist from South Carolina, US, doing in Grahamstown? Professional concert with the international performing artist, and John Jackson’s performer, and educator Caleb Vaughan-Jones speaks to Grocott’s Mail about why learning music at school really does matter, review of the concert. why performing for South African audiences inspires him, and why creative and innovation skills are the biggest advantage The name change objectors’ meeting last week brought up a young person will have earning a living in the next 20 years. READ THE INTERVIEW ONLINE PLUS A REVIEW OF SATURDAY again a long-running process that has residents on both sides NIGHT’S CONCERT: bit.ly/GrocCaleb Photo: Stephane Bouwer of the debate hot under the collar. Read the report on the lat- est steps at bit.ly/GrocNameChange. And then – Don’t mention The Wall… The old stone wall at the corner of High Street and Somer- The repaired wall at 38 Somerset Street, Grahamstown set Street has been rebuilt after being torn down during the Dear Editor activity it is today. The property houses in parts of its construction. construction of a new business centre at 38 Somerset Street. You kindly brought to our attention in eight businesses with approximately 15 Nevertheless, the rock material of the Read what a historian, the councillor, the town planner and your previous edition, a level of concern employees between them. The site has wall was meticulously kept and cleaned the owner have to say at bit.ly/GrocWall around the reconstruction at the corner always been a double plot with little at extra cost to be used in rebuilding the Be the first to get the news you need about your town by of 38 Somerset Street and High Street. development on the second half. wall, which was planned from the incep- signing up to Grocott’s Direct – our weekly email news update This relates to part of the external wall After three years, funds have been tion and started long before any issue that comes directly into your inbox. Get the inside story on on the High Street perimeter. Here is the accumulated to carry out the rest of the was raised. local happenings, as well as special offers (like the Chippa background and details of the efforts be- vision focusing on the secluded garden We hope that readers will see that United PSL tickets we gave away this week). ing carried out by the owners, Friedshelf at the back. Another four businesses what we have done is the best we could In next week’s issue of Grocott’s Direct, former administra- 1612 (Pty) Ltd in this regard. including a beauty salon, clothing shop, have, in the circumstances, to remain tor in Makana Municipality Pam Yako weighs in on acting As readers will recall, the property on houseware and eatery will be added, true to this beautiful historical property. municipal manager Ted Pillay’s chances of success in turning the corner of 38 Somerset Street and providing another 12 – 14 direct jobs. Our efforts, along with others like Maka- Makana around, and speaks frankly about what he’s going to High Street had fallen on hard times and The owners are acutely aware of the na Revive who we support, are directed have to watch out for. had become derelict and in dire need of history of the building especially the at keeping the character and heritage of Subscribe (for free) by going to our website’s home page care up until three years ago. 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Issued by office of the Acting Municipal Manager: Mr. D.M Pillay, Tel.: (046) 603 6111. Whatsapp us on MR D.M PILLAY ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 076 733 1770 8 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 Historic VAT hike will hit poor By RYAN HANCOCKS flect a worrying budget deficit 2018 should projected growth the 24.7% of 2017. Personal the VAT rate so topical? VAT empt, and as such the wealthi- outh Africa’s Ministry of of R204 billion for the tax year and savings initiatives not be income tax however, remains is a broad tool that impacts est 30% of households will be Finance appears to be in 2018. achieved. the largest source of revenue consumers and producers contributing 85% of the VAT taking a hard line against In previous years, addi- The most contentious for the Government at 37.6%. alike, its knock-on effects are burden according to the Na- Sthe woeful position ex-Pres- tional revenue was sought change in the 2018 budget an- A historic change and per- felt through our consump- tional Treasury. ident Jacob Zuma’s govern- through increased taxation nounced by Finance Minister haps a signifier of the tough tion of goods and services, of However, the impact of VAT ment left it in over the past on higher income earners, Malusi Gigaba in Parliament reality facing South Africa, which households should fac- increases have been concern- years. but this has left the National on Wednesday 21 February; this will be the first increase tor these increases into their ing as they have a tendency Low economic growth of Treasury without any place an increase in the VAT rate to VAT in the country since its budgets. to decrease retail spending in 1% in 2017 and a projected to turn for the additional from 14% to 15% effective 1 introduction in 1993. The magnitude of the VAT an economy. To South Africa, a 1.5% in 2018 coupled with a revenue needed to fund the April, raising an extra R22.9 The VAT increase is an indi- increase on prices across the market which relies heavily on continued strain on govern- expanded monetary require- billion.This increase raises cator of just how stretched the economy is harder to judge consumer spending to drive ment debt (standing at 53.3% ments of a budget at risk of VAT’s overall contribution to country’s ability to raise addi- as the effect on households in economic growth, the con- of GDP as of March 2018), re- another ratings downgrade in total revenue to 25.9% from tional revenue has become. differing income brackets will cern then remains that much The change, something change based on consumption needed stimulus to household which Treasury refuted in Oc- patterns. budgets is yet to happen in the BID NOTICE / ADVERT tober as not being a possibility Generally, poorer house- near-term. Makana Local Municipality invites all experienced and due to its impact on the poor, holds will feel the burden of THIS IS AN EDITED has in a short period of time VAT increases the least as the VERSION: READ THE FULL competent suitable service-providers that are fully equipped for come about. government has ensured that PIECE ONLINE the execution of the following services Why then is an increase in various staples are VAT-ex- bit.ly/GrocBudget2018

DEBT COLLECTION SERVICES DATE ADVERTISED: 23 FEBRUARY 2018

COMPULSORY BRIEFING: 2 MARCH 2018 DEBT REDUCTION PAYMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME CLOSING DATE: 16 MARCH 2018 The Makana Local Municipality has embarked on a debt reduction payment scheme to en- Bidders are required to submit the following mandatory documents: courage residents to pay for municipal services. The Council meeting held on 31 January • Founding Statement (CK / Company Registration Certificate) must be submitted, if a sole 2018 resolved to provide an incentive framework detailed below, within which qualifying proprietor provide affidavit confirming ownershipand failure will result in disqualification. debts of participants to the scheme will be written off in exchange for prompt, and timeous • Bidders must submit a valid SARS Tax status report Issued with a Pin; failure to submit payments of future accounts rendered by the Municipality. will result in disqualification. • Completed and signed declaration of interest MBD4, MBD 6.1, MBD 6.2, MBD 8 & MBD Eligibility for participation in the scheme is subject to terms and conditions as contained 9. Failure to submit will result in disqualification in the approved debt incentive scheme policy; applications received for participation in the • BBBEE Certificate must be submitted andfailure to do so will result in loss of points. scheme are to be received within the validity period of the scheme, which will commence on • Original certified copy Directors/Owners/Partners Identity documents. 1 February 2018 and will terminate on 30 June 2018. • Billing clearance certificate, lease agreement must be signed by both partied the lessor and the lessee, and if expired proof of extension of the lease must be attached and statement of munici- The following incentives on cash settlements, and arrangements will be offered: pal accounts must not be more than 3 months old and not be more than 3 months in areas must be attached to and be returned with the tender documents Residential consumers, commercial, agriculture, NPO’s and Churches • Tenderers must be registered as a supplier/service provider on Makana Local Municipality supplier/service provider database and Central Supplier Database (CSD) proof of registration Ageing of Cash Payment Payment through Instalments (Makana Database Confirmation Letter; CSD Registration report) on both databases must be Debt (Debt Incentive %) (Debt Incentive %) submitted . 1-3 months 4-6 months 6-12 months • Tenders which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted by fax or electronically, will not be accepted. 120 days - 365 50% 30% 25% 20% • Documents to be filled with black ink. days • Tenders submitted are to hold good for a period of 90 days. 365 days and 50% 40% 35% 30% PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK ACT NO 5, 2017 (PPP- older FA) POINTS WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:- Interest (All) 70% 50% 50% 50% Received Responsive proposals will be evaluated based on the following two stages, namely: • Stage 1 – Functionality The Municipality strongly urges all residents and consumers to take advantage of this • Stage 2 – Price and Preferential Points once off offer; participation in this scheme is aimed at providing the consumer a rare opportunity to both save money, and bring their municipal accounts into good standing, A bidder that scores less than 70 points out of 100 in respect of “functionality” will be regarded whilst providing much needed resources for the Municipality to improve the current ser- as submitting a non-responsive bid and will be disqualified and will be not evaluated further, vice offerings within the community. i.e. for price. Only bidders who score 70 points or more would be evaluated further and there- fore eligible for the award. Effective 1 July 2018, Council will be adopting a zero tolerance campaign against all consumers who are in arrears for rates and service related charges; strict enforcement of THIS IS A ONE ENVELOPE SYSTEM the credit control and debt collection bylaw will culminate in the termination of services to site, and legal action being instituted for the recovery of all outstanding arrears. Detailed functionality Criteria is in the tender document. To view the full policy statement relating to the debt reduction payment scheme, and to Bid documents will be available at Makana Finance offices upon payment of R362.90 non obtain copies of the application forms for participation in the scheme, please refer to the -refundable cash fee for each tender document from Tuesday 06 February 2018 and is payable Municipal website, www.makana.gov.za; copies are likewise obtainable from the Finance to Makana Municipality cashiers only. Office situated at 86 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139.

Closing Date: Completed bid documents in sealed envelopes, clearly marked “DEBT COL- All enquiries related to the scheme may be directed as follows: LECTION SERVICES Bid No MLM/2017-18/BTO/012” should be deposited in the tender • Landline: 046-603 6018; 046 -603 6160; 046- 603 6220; 046-603 6221; box situated at ground floor Makana Local Municipality: Finance Department at 86 High Street • Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Grahamstown not later than 16 March 2018 @ 12H00. and [email protected];

Makana Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the Further details relating to the scheme will be made available as part of the budget outreach right to accept the whole or part of the bid. programme scheduled for February 2018, residents are urged to familiarise themselves with the dates and venues of planned outreaches, details of which can be obtained from All Technical Enquiries are to be directed to Mr Siteto, Tel 046 603 6164 and all SCM queries the Municipal website, and the relevant ward councillor. are to be directed to Ms. Z Gxowa 046 603 6022 Issued by office of the Acting Municipal Manager: Mr DM Pillay Mr DM Pillay Municipal Manager MR DM PILLAY ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 9 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018

get involved Ketelo stated; “These learners need to know that there are people that care about them. Mentoring them, or just giving them a visit to share your story and encour- age them. Any kind of sup- port, if one can be physically present we would opt for that but if one can’t but would like to support the organisation financially, that is also wel- comed.” Soon residents can find the organisation on Facebook as their page is underworks, or contact them via email info@ sydp.org.za

DEBT REDUCTION PAYMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME

The Makana Local Municipality has embarked on a debt reduction payment scheme to en- courage residents to pay for municipal services. The Council meeting held on 31 January 2018 resolved to provide an incentive framework detailed below, within which qualifying debts of participants to the scheme will be written off in exchange for prompt, and timeous payments of future accounts rendered by the Municipality.

Eligibility for participation in the scheme is subject to terms and conditions as contained in the approved debt incentive scheme policy; applications received for participation in the scheme are to be received within the validity period of the scheme, which will commence on 1 February 2018 and will terminate on 30 June 2018.

The following incentives on cash settlements, and arrangements will be offered:

Residential consumers, commercial, agriculture, NPO’s and Churches

Ageing of Cash Payment Payment through Instalments Debt (Debt Incentive %) (Debt Incentive %) 1-3 months 4-6 months 6-12 months 120 days - 365 50% 30% 25% 20% days 365 days and 50% 40% 35% 30% older Interest (All) 70% 50% 50% 50% The Municipality strongly urges all residents and consumers to take advantage of this once off offer; participation in this scheme is aimed at providing the consumer a rare opportunity to both save money, and bring their municipal accounts into good standing, whilst providing much needed resources for the Municipality to improve the current ser- vice offerings within the community.

Effective 1 July 2018, Council will be adopting a zero tolerance campaign against all consumers who are in arrears for rates and service related charges; strict enforcement of the credit control and debt collection bylaw will culminate in the termination of services to site, and legal action being instituted for the recovery of all outstanding arrears.

To view the full policy statement relating to the debt reduction payment scheme, and to obtain copies of the application forms for participation in the scheme, please refer to the Municipal website, www.makana.gov.za; copies are likewise obtainable from the Finance Office situated at 86 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139.

All enquiries related to the scheme may be directed as follows: • Landline: 046-603 6018; 046 -603 6160; 046- 603 6220; 046-603 6221; • Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] and [email protected];

Further details relating to the scheme will be made available as part of the budget outreach programme scheduled for February 2018, residents are urged to familiarise themselves with the dates and venues of planned outreaches, details of which can be obtained from the Municipal website, and the relevant ward councillor.

Mr DM Pillay Municipal Manager 10 MOTORING Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 Effect of Rand on car prices in 2018 By DANIEL GOLDBERG in the fourth quarter of 2017, The effect of junk status being looking to be the time to do it. urrently we find that and it showed a promising im- that new car prices increased, The effect of the rand strength- PARKHILL MOTORS the South African Rand provement on recent trends. used cars suddenly became a ening suddenly is becoming We service and repair all makes of vehicles. is strengthening against Before facts are given, remem- lot more desirable. known as the Ramaphosa ef- Cforeign currencies. However ber that inflation is always in In the fourth quarter of fect, with the announcement 046 622 2978 what does it mean to con- play and these statistics are 2016, South African banks of Cyril Ramaphosa as Presi- sumers? It essentially means taking that into account and reported having financed 2.5 dent. The South African Rand’s 083 654 8778 new vehicles will become less dealing with it. used cars per one new car. movements will be interesting 082 730 1527 expensive than in previous The figures state that, in the Whereas a year later, the pro- for the next few months with years, but it is not a simple past year, new vehicle pric- gress was reported to be 2.2 former president Zuma having explanation. es increased, however have used cars per new vehicle. In resigned suddenly. 2 Cloncore Street Every quarter something counteracted inflation. This is a country with over 12 million Forecasting for 2018 from behind the Knock Shop called the Vehicle Pricing In- a very positive phenomenon, cars registered, the effect of the Credit Bureau TransUnion please feel free to call for directions dex (VPI) is released by the as the numbers are, from 9,4% these statistics is much greater states that the rand should WELCOME ALL STUDENTS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL FOR Credit Bureau TransUnion. annually in the fourth quarter than they may seem. increase and new car prices AN APPOINTMENT OR ANY ADVICE YOU NEED ON YOUR The VPI is essentially an il- of 2016 to 2,4% annually a Another interesting statis- should continue along the VEHICLE lustration of the changes (in- year later, in the fourth quar- tic is that in the fourth quar- trend they are currently fol- creases) in prices of new and ter of 2017. ter of 2016, 50% of financed lowing. It is unknown at this used cars among the top 15 This year is going to be vehicles were valued under point if they will continue on bulk automakers. unpredictable, but at least R200 000. A year later, in the their current path or ‘take a U- The most recent VPI avail- your monthly payments fourth quarter of 2017 the per- turn’ and so on in the future as able to analyse was released on a new car will not be. centage changed to 40%. 10% there is only so much econo- But what do these numbers of financed cars increasing in mists can really forecast. Keep mean in real terms? In 2016, value over a year in South Af- an eye on financing rates and South Africa got demoted to rica’s size is itself a relevant be sure to think about updat- Junk Credit Status by S&P statstic. ing an old daily runner car. Global, which was very prob- All these statistics essential- This year is going to be un- lematic for the new car mar- ly mean that if you have been predictable, but at least your ket. However, it was semi ben- saving up for a new car or are monthly payments on a new In Store eficial to the used car market. in need of a new car, 2018 is car will not be.

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SETTLERDealership name CITYdetails: TOYOTA 69Location Beaufort / address details: Street 046Contact 622 number 7017 and personal details: 076 733 1770 Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 OUTSIDE 11 Why the drought is green Drought or not? tle runoff in the Settlers Dam Venture outside your air-con- MAKANA catchment. The moral of this ditioned office or lab. What ENVIRO- is that low intensity showers, do you see? A very green and NEWS interspersed with sunny peri- lush landscape. ods, have little effect on rais- So are we experiencing ing dam levels, but make for a a drought or not? Graham- green landscape. stown’s water supply dams Nick James For those concerned with (Settlers and Howisons Poort) rain (moist air that ‘bumps up’ global warming, a piece of are still very low. against a mountain). good news is that increased The level in Howisons Poort Rivendell, the most south- intensity weather events is fairly irrelevant as this dam erly site, receives on av- such as thunderstorms are is largely silted up and has erage 25% more annual expected to be more com- water pumped into it from rain than town, due to the mon…and will fill our dams! Settlers Dam, before that higher ‘drizzle type’ rain same water is pumped to the on the hills facing the sea. Spring into action water works at Waainek. In the most recent rainy spell Three cheers for Makana Despite recent ‘good’ (10-15 February), Rivendell Parks Dept staff who weeded rains, Settlers Dam is received 64.5mm rain, com- the garden beside Fairview still at around 19%. pared to the 55mm in Oat- Spring on the Port Alfred road Rainfall is measured at four lands, and around 37mm in last Friday. points in, or near town: two Sunnyside. And a big thank you to To- points in Oatlands, one in But Rivendell did not ex- bias de Vlamingh, who runs Sunnyside, to the south, and perience the 15mm thunder- Grahamstown Market. He has one 5km from town in the storm on 14 February which generously offered to keep The Rhodes Environmental Centre held a mock-funeral for e-waste. Photo: Carey Finn hills to the SW. caused considerable runoff in the area clean and assist in Typically, the Oatlands sites town. maintaining this community record more rain from thun- This runoff drains into the facility. derstorms, which build up Kowie ‘ditches’ and ends up in It would be great if every- over the Fish River Valley and the Bloukrans River, so does body could show respect by then move southwards, and at not fill our dams. not littering, dumping, wee- the more southerly sites, more Despite 64mm rain to the ing or worse, around this valu- An e-wasted life rain comes from orographic south west, there was very lit- able source of drinking water! There is no ‘away’ say activists who organised a funeral for e-waste on the Rhodes University campus. Whatsapp us on 076 733 1770 Carey Finn reports

trollers and students on ground’, for the world’s dis- because there’s no away.” the Drostdy Lawns at carded electronic products. “It I look forward to the day Rhodes University last seems like the future of Africa that those clever people cre- SFriday would have stumbled has a lot to do with the future ate a way we can use [things My Garden across a strangely dark scene. of how we decide to bury our like this]without the skull of At 12pm, an unconventional electronic artefacts,” said Mc- death on it funeral was held – not for a Garry. The event was far from a person, but for pieces of elec- “The objective of the fu- gathering of Luddites, and Food for a very large family tronic waste. neral was to understand and Professor Eureta Rosenberg, Old computers and their ‘feel’ into the many issues that Murray & Roberts Chair of components, outdated satel- surround our relationship to Environment and Sustain- lite television decoders, a yel- technology and capitalism, ability Education at the ELRC, lowing scanner and clunky and understand our addiction joined McGarry in expressing fax machine were among the to disposability,” he said. appreciation for the items that e-waste given a formal send- “We also wanted to create a had come to the end of their off. But there was nowhere to space for individuals to share lifespan. send them – and this was one ‘eulogies’ of struggles they are “I want to celebrate this of the central themes of the experiencing with managing beautiful thing and the clever event. e-waste disposal here in our people who made it, so that The e-waste funeral, which immediate environment.” we are able to do our work,” was attended by more than McGarry emphasised that said Rosenberg, who had car- 30 mourners, many dressed the event was not merely an ried an almost antique moth- in black, was the culmination environmental awareness erboard around with her. of a week-long social sculp- campaign, nor was it a pub- “I look forward to the day ture project run by the Envi- licity stunt, but rather a deep that those clever people create ronmental Learning Research social learning process aimed a way we can use [things like Center (ELRC) at Rhodes. at faciliated an embodied arts- this]without the skull of death The idea, explained Dr Dy- based approach. on it,” she added. lan McGarry, a post-doc fellow It forms part of a growing Towards the end of the fu- in the centre and one of the practice-based research ini- neral ceremony, Anton Kivitts, key organisers of the event, tiative called “The Institute of who has been the Stores Ad- was to start conversations Uncanny Justness: Re-imagin- ministrator at Rhodes for 17 about the e-waste crisis facing ing learning through suitably years, weighed in with a few the world, and African conti- strange creative practice in the words on the e-waste situa- nent in particular. era of Climate Change” that is tion at the university. E-waste is notoriously dif- incubating at the ELRC and its “I’ve been a ‘pallbearer’ for ficult to dispose of or recycle Sustainability Commons. many years, from the days safely, containing toxic sub- From Monday, 12 February when we made the shift from stances like lead, cadmium, leading up to the funeral, sev- electronic typewriters to com- Lulamile Mgqobele with the vegetable garden he has cultivated at a retirement complex. mercury and arsenic – with en ‘pallbearers’ – comprised of puters,” said Kivitts. Photo: Lindani Donyeli serious potential ramifications students and staff members “I’ve always felt that just for human health and the en- – carried e-waste products discarding [e-waste] was not vironment. around with them, quite liter- right, so we created a space to Lulamile Mgqobele has been working at started a vegetable garden. He planted “We might throw away our ally shouldering the burdens store the typewriters until we a retirement complex for five years as a spinach, tomatoes, onions, mielies, pump- old phones and laptops, but of others. could find a place to recycle general worker. During that time, he has kins and herbs. The vegetables are used to this illusive ‘away’ does not Kgaugelo Sathekge, a sec- them.” planted flowers and trees around the cook meals for the complex’s residents. actually exist,” said McGarry. ond-year Law and Psychol- Rhodes is reportedly final- grounds. Behind one of the cottages, he By Lindani Donyeli Every year, up to 50 million ogy student, said that carry- ising a contract with a repu- tons of e-waste are generated ing hers around for the week table recycling firm that will globally, ranging from cell- helped her realise how low ensure its e-waste can be “re- phones to toasters and other awareness is around the issue. incarnated” in a new form. FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS appliances. Africa is currently “Few people even know what Meanwhile, the e-waste responsible for an estimated e-waste is,” she said. products used in the funeral Trees •Pots •Compost/potting soil •Shrubs 1.9 million tons of the total “I got quite attached to will see second lives as part of Water features •Seedlings •Garden Ornaments per year, but is the fastest- mine,” said Courtney Drys- a display created by McGar- growing contributor. dale, a fourth-year Fine Arts ry and his colleagues at the unnyside Fertilizers •Garden Furniture •Tea Garden There is concern that the student who had served as a ELRC, or become educational Garden Centre 1 Cromwell Street, Grahamstown continent will also become pallbearer. “I might have to tools for pupils learning about Tel: 046 622 6069 a major recipient, or ‘burial keep [this old computer fan], electronics. 12 ARTSLIFE Grocott’s Mail 23 FEBRUARY 2018 The Original South African ForFor churchchurch CRYPTIC Notices notices JDE CROSSWORD and weekly turn to events turn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 63 High Street Great Big G’town Week page 13 to page 14 9 046 622 3241 [email protected] 10 11 FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY art supplies, chair and water, at the Old Pink Fig, Charlo area. Tea/coffee 5 THOUGHTS ON PARENTING BY REV TIM MARSHALL will be enjoyed thereafter. Visitors welcome. Contact Sheree on 083 397 12 13 From 5.30m to 6.30pm at Wyvern Club, Kingwood College. Invest 60 5410 or Les on 078 161 0719 for further details. minutes to sharpen your parenting skills and invest in your children. R40 per person. Children welcome. RSVP essential at Kingswood Junior THURSDAY 1 MARCH School Reception or email [email protected] for sign U3A LECTURE 14 15 16 up link. CLOSING DATE 16 FEBRUARY 2018. 10am to 11am at the Grahamstown Bowling Club. Speaker Ingrid 17 18 Schudel. Subject Tai Ching/Taiji. All welcome. Charge R5. Contact SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY Malcolm Hacksley 046 636 1762. 19 20 21 BOTANICAL GARDENS PARKRUN 22 23 8am the weekly parkrun at the Botanical Gardens will be followed by a ALZHEIMER SA EASTERN CAPE REGION cleanup of the reserve. Anyone is welcome to join in. Dress silly just to 3pm at Brookshaw Home, 9 Donkin Street. This is a support group for 24 25 make it fun. Cleanup organised by the Provost Cafe. family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Disease or any form of Dementia. Speaker ” Werner de Jager, Attorney on Legal Issues

MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY and Dementia. Contact Heather Rauch 081 350 8079. 26 27 GRAHAMSTOWN MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT 7.30pm The first in the Grahamstown Music Society’s exciting series FRIDAY 2 MARCH of concerts in 2018 at NELM Auditorium, 25 Worcester Street: Adam WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 28 29 Campbell (saxophone) and Peter Cartwright (piano) will be performing 5.30pm at the Commemoration Methodist Church. All women are works by Maurice, Albright, Piazzolla and Yoshimatsu. Tickets: R90, R70 invited to join this world-wide annual service of prayer for our world and (pensioners), R50 (students in tertiary institutions); no charge for Music its countries. For more information contact Marj Forsyth 046 622 3985 JDE 121 Society members or schoolgoers. Season tickets for the year: R450/ R350 ACROSS (pensioners) may be purchased at the entrance to the NELM Auditorium MONDAY 5 MARCH 1 Ministers come in half a dozen limousines (6) before the start of the concert. SHOWVILLE AUDITIONS 4 Charm? Charm is a deception (8) 12pm at Makana Recreational Hall. Showville will be having auditions in 9 Very old mule is decrepit but has capacity (6) WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY Grahamstown. Visit www.showville.co.za for more information. 10 Spears nag holding duck close to stables (8) SOLO ART EXHIBITION BY JIM COOPER 9am at Art on Main. Description:Continues until 6th March 2018 outside 12 Aircraft drawing on unknown energy, very quietly, over FRIDAY 9 MARCH Nile (8) Art on Main, Moffet on Main Lifestyle Centre. All welcome. Times: Mon to SOMERSET PLACE FUN EVENING 13 Hide the German emails regularly (6) Friday: 9.00am to 5.30pm. Sat/Sun: 9.00am to 5.00pm. 6pm at the Grahamstown Bowling Club. Sing-song, quizzes, noot-vir- Phone: 041 367 1863 noot, a special guest appearance by Grahamstown’s Opera Soprano, 15 Film director produces screen lust - oh! (4,8) Emma Farquharson, Lorraine at piano once again. Please bring a small 18 Maximum time given to tidy file from capital letter to EAST CAPE WATERCOLOUR ASSOCIATION plate of finger food. Open bar. Cold drinks will be provided. Cost is full stop (4,8) 9.30am at Old Pink Fig, Charlo area. The East Cape Watercolour R25 for residents and R40 for non-residents. Phone for reservations or 21 Worries leaderless gangsters without hesitation (6) Association, friendly, non-professional hobbiests, invite you to join us for a tickets: Jenny Haswell 073 945 9302 22 Figures hold no-one back for positions (8) fun morning “Plein Aire” painting and drawing. 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Funeral Notices 1. Social worker from Soical 1. The biological father of Development is looking ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Thimna Mbathu is requested for the biological father of PROTEA GROUP. Drinking to contact Ms.T.Sankobe- Ambesa and Liyabukwa – Social Worker from the Siyakubonga problem get help from us! 1.Child Welfare Uviwe Qangule and their 1.Child Welfare Department of Socail Meetings 7.30pm, Monday Grahamstown is looking biological mothe, Nosijekula Grahamstown is looking Development Alexandria at Funeral night at the Princess Alice Girl for the biological father of Qangule. If you have any for the biological father 046 653 7800 regarding his Guide Hall, African Street, opp Ayabonga Mnyani, born information please contact: of Ongama Magopeni, child, the biological mother BP Garage. 11/09/2007, allegedly Mr.S.S. Lubelwana Socail born: 02/04/2009 of the child is Ms. Yoliswa born in Grahamstown. Development Grahamstown WOMEN WORLD DAY OF born in Grahamstown. Mbathu and she is deceased. The biological mother of at 046 602 3305. 2. The maternal sister or Funerals arranged by PRAYER: Service at Commen The biological mother, 2. Social Workeer from Social the child is Nontuthuzelo biological father of Khanyisa Siyakubonga Methodist Church. Friday:02 Noluthando Magopeni is Development is looking Mnyani. Please could the Speelman is requested to Funeral Services. March @ 5:30 PM. deceased. Please could for the biological father of father or anyone knowing contact Ms.V. Adriaan- Social 6 Cobden Street ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED the father or anyone Sisipho Bhongwana. If you Worker from the Social his details contact Mr Grahamstown knowing his details contact have any information please Development Alexandria at Tel: 087 357 7047 Vuyani Yako, Social contact: Mr.S.S. Lubelwana Mr Vuyani Yako, Social 046 653 7800 regarding Please go and Worker at Child Welfare Social Development Worker at Child Welfare her sister and his daughter our facebook page, all SA- Grahamstown on Grahamstown at 046 602 , the biological mother who SA- Grahamstown on 046 notices available on every 046 636 1355 as soon as 3305. is deceased was Ms.Cingiwe 636 1355 as soon as 3. Social Worker from Social possible. Speelman. possible. Development is looking YAWA ,​ NTOMBIZODWA 2.Child Welfare 3. The biological mother, 2.Child Welfare for the biological father of biological father or maternal uhlala kwa 4262 Ext 7, Grahamstown is Grahamstown is looking Luciano Plaatjies. If you grandfather of Amzolele Grahamstown ungcwatywa looking for the father for the biological have any information please Wayiza is requested to contact ngoMgqibelo umhla we 24 1.Child Welfare is of Maliviwe Ngene, contact: Mrs.L.C.Pakati fathers of Emihle Tsili, Ms.V. Adriaan- Social Worker February 2018. looking for the father of born: 18/11/2010. Social Developemt born 28/07/2010 from the Department of Social BADI ​CIKIZWA REGINA Yibanathi Ngcungca, The biological mother is Grahamstown at 046 602 Development Alexandria at and Owam Tsili, born uhlala kwa 11569 Ext 10, born 20/04/2007. Nwabisa Ngene, born 3305. 046 653 7800 regarding their 12/02/2014, allegedly 4. Social Worker from Social Grahamstown ungcwatywa The biological mother , :06/08/1983. Please child, the biological mother born in Grahamstown. Development is looking for is Nomonde Wayiza and ngeCawa umhla we 25 Feb- Andiswa Ngcungca, born could anyone with with The biological mother of the biological parents of maternal grandfatehr Wati ruary 2018. 10/06/1983 is deceased. the information regarding the children is Phelela Linam Kolosa. If you have Wayiza. ABRAHAM ​MPUMELELO Please could anyone with the whereabouts Nandipha Tsili. Please any information please 4. The biological mother and JOSEPH uhlala kwa 1073 information rergading his contact Shade Hilpert, contact: Mr.S.S.Lubelwana biological father of Y`shua could the fathers or Gwala Street e Port Alfred whereabouts contact Sive Social Worker from Socail Development Joseph Bam is requested to anyone knowing their ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo Mafane, Social Worker Grahamstown Child Grahamstown 046 602 3305. contact Ms.V.Adriaan- Social details contact Mr. Vuyani umhla we 24 February 2018. from Grahamstown Child Welfare on 046 636 5. Social Worker from Social Worker from the Department Yako, Social Worker of Social Development VULINDLU ​NORA NOREEN Welfare on 046 636 1355. Development is looking for at Child Welfare SA- the biological parents of Alexandria at 046 653 7800 uhlala 7905 Thornhill Port 1355. 3.Child Welfare Grahamstown on 046 636 Amyoli Mnyalatyo. If you regarding their child, the Alfred ungcwatywa ngoMgqi- 2.Child Welfare Grahamstown is looking 1355 as soon as possible. have any information please biological mother is known as belo umhla we 24 February Grahamstown is looking for Bernita Pullen Mimi/ Mims. 3.Child Welfare contact: Mr.S.S.Lubelwana 2018. for Nkosinathi Songogo, Plaatjies, the biological Social Development 5. The biological father of Grahamstown is looking SKIET ​SABELO KENNIC the biological father mother of Caitlyn Pullen, Grahamstown at 046 602 Sinovuyo Williams is requestd for Thomas Mlambo, uhlala kwa 145 Makhenke of Bukho Desemele, born: 10/01/2007. 3305 to contact Ms.V.Adriaan- Social who is the biological Worker from the Department Street, Marselle, ungcwatywa born 09/03/2011 The biological father, 6. Social Worker from Social father of Anthony Davids, Development is looking of Social Development ngoMgqibelo umhla we and Nabo Desemele, Charles Plaatjies, born: born:27/04/2011. for the biological father of Alexandria at 046 653 7800 24 February 2018. born 09/03/2011. The 19/01/1960 is deceased. The biological mother, Azile John Mageveza. If you regarding his child, the biological mother of the Please could anyone biological mother is known as Hajiera Davids, born : have any information please Desemele children is with the information Sharon Williams ( Blonde). 20/11/1982 is deceased. contact: Mr.S.S.Lubelwana Death Siphokazi Desemele. regarding his whereabouts Social Development 6. The biological father Please could anyone Plese could anyone contact Shade Hilpert, Grahamstown 046 602 3305 of Nkosikhona Davis is with the information requested to contact with the information Social Worker from 7. Social Worker from Social regarding his whereabouts Ms.V.Adriaan- Social Worker regarding his whereabouts Grahamstown Child Development is looking for contact Shade Hilpert, the biological mother of from the Department of Social contact Shade Hilpert, Welfare on 046 636 Social Worker from Siyabonga Habana, If you Development Alexandria at Social Worker from 1355. Grahamstown Child have any information please 046 653 7800 regarding his Grahamstown Child 4.Child Welfare child, the biological mother is Welfare on 046 636 contact : Mr.S.S.Lubelwana Welfare on 046 636 1355 Grahamstown is looking for known as Mariza Davis. 1355. Social Development 3.Child welfare Nomathamsanqa Frans, Grahamstownat 046 602 7. The biological mother of 4.Child Welfare Bonga Makaluza is requested Grahamstown is looking born: 21/05/1976 & 3305. for the biological father of Grahamstown is looking 8. Social Worker from Social to contact Ms.N.Manyela- Monwabisi, the biological Social Worker from the Othandwayo Ngqoyiya, for Nyerenda, the alleged Develpment is looking for parents of Amahle Frans, Department of Social father of Sinawo Frans, the biological parents of born: 14.O8.2O12. born:20/04/2011. Develpment Alexandria at born: 28/12/2010. The Mbalentle Dyosini. If you The biological mother, 046 653 7800 regarding her MTSE THEMBISA Please could anyone have any information please Phaphama Belinda biological mother of the child, the biological mother is PENELOPE (PENNY) with the information contact: Mr.S.S.Lubelwana Ngqoyiya, child Sukiswa Frans, known as Tamara Makaluza. born: regarding his whereabouts Social Development born: 05/12/1980. 8. Social Worker from Social 09.01.1981 is deceased. contact Shade Hilpert, Grahamston at 046 602 Born: 16 December 1954 Please could anyone Development is looking for Please could anyone Social Worker from 3305. Died: 15 February 2018 with the information the biological father of Emihle with the information Grahamstown Child 9. Social Worker from Social Funeral Service: regarding his whereabouts Madlavu. If you have any regarding his whereabouts Welfare on 046 636 Development is looking for 24.02.2018, Ethiopian contact Shade Hilpert, information please contact: contact Shade Tobias, 1355. the biological father of Sanele Ms.N.C.Plaatjie Social Episcopal Church, Social Worker from and Sanelisiwe Mize. If you Social Worker from 5.Child Welfare Development Grahamstown at Grahamstown @09h00 Grahamstown Child have any information please Grahamstown Child Grahamstown is looking 046 602 3305. Deeply mourned by her Welfare on 046 636 1355 contact: Mr.S.S.Lubelwana Welfare on 046-636- for the biological father loving family and 5. Child welfare Social Development 1355. of Agcobile Boma, Grahamstown at 046 602 friends Grahamstown is looking for born:02/01/2011 born 3305. Luyanda Magopeni, the GRAHAMSTOWN FLYING in Grahamstown. The 10. Social Worker from Social CLUB - ANNUAL GENERAL biological father biological mother , Ziyanda Development is looking for MEETING of Libabalwe Nobebe, the biological father of Isiphile Tersia Boma is deceased. In Memoriam born: 15.09.2006. The Timana. If you have any The biological father`s Notice is hereby given for the biological mother is, information please contact: ANDREW RUSSION (BABA) name is alleged to be Mr. Annual General Meeting of Zoliswa Nobebe, Mr. S.S.Lubelwana Social 25/2/2013 Lulama Ndumo. Please the Grahamstown born: O9.12.1987. Development Grahamstown Your memories are Where Your could the father or anyone at 046 602 3305. Flying Club to be held at the Please could anyone treasured andy you are knowing his details contact 11.Social Worker from Social club house at the aerodrome with the information missed beyond measure. Mr. Vuyani Yako, Social Development is looking for on Wednesday, Company regarding his whereabouts 14 March 2018 at 18.30. Preston & fam… Worker at Child Welfare the biological mother of contact Shade Tobias, Lindokuhle Ndevu and her Members and other Grahamstown on 046 636 Social Worker from biological father Masixole interested parties are Money...... 1355 as soon as possible. MURIEL ARENDS Grahamstown Child Kondile. If you have any welcome to attend. There 24/2/2014 Welfare on 046-636- information please contact: will be a steak evening after Your life was a blessing and is Makes 1355. Ms. N.C. Plaatjie, Social the AGM missed beyond measure. www.grocotts.co.za Development Grahamstown Please RSVP to Lorraine on Appollis & Peters fam . Money! www.grocotts.co.za at 046 602 3305. [email protected] 14 Classifieds1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 7. Motoring 8. Legals Grocott’s Mail 23 February 2018 Alterations, Maintenance, Pets ESTATE Precast Walls 4. EMPLOYMENT LATE GOOD IDEA Saturday 24 January LINSLEY BOWLES Scout Hall, African Street FAIRBAIRN Employment Wanted In the estate of the late Spirit of God Time: 10am KENNELS A young lady is seeking any Harold Christian Lan- Items works in history & CATTERY kind of job available. caster, Identity number: Piano, Oregon Pine large Contact: 081 473 0206 In the beginning when God cre- Cell: 082 552 3829 2404305073084 cabinet, Bowl and Claw ated, we are told in Genesis 1:2 Cell: 046 622 3527 Date of death: 25 July 2016 that the “earth was formless Desk, wardrobe, 10 A matured lady is looking for Marital status: Widower and empty, darkness was over Cell: 082 857 8167 For Well Cared-for, employment as a domestic collector clocks, Bed & the surface of the deep, and worker. Contact: 0632483041 Last address: Brookshaw matrasses, TVs, Music Happy Pets Home,Donkin Street, Gra- the Spirit of God was hovering centres, Cottage chairs, over the waters.” Miscellaneous Wanted A domestic worker is looking hamstown 6139. Yellow wood coffee tables, Then, by his Word (which we for a job. Oak coffee tables, Lounge Cars and Bakkies wanted in later come to know as Jesus – see Contact:0734193440 Estate Number: chairs, Solid Six seater any condition, old models John 1) God infused this chaos welcome too. Please contact SPCA 00331/2016 dining suite, fridges, GRAHAMSTOWN with his wisdom and power and stoves, microwaves, Long HIMAT ON 082 722 6183 Employment Offered love, to be infinitely diverse The First and Final Liquida- Aluminium Ladder, Large and interconnected, useful and 046 622 3233 tion and Distribution Ac- amount of ornaments, [email protected] FRONT OFFICE beautiful. Transport count in the above-named ±200 LPs, 50 good ANCHOR The Holy Spirit did not stop Please visit our estate will lie for inspectio acting during God’s creative quality puzzles, books, facebook page (SPCA at the offices of The Master project, He has been and still is painting and sundries too A 3 Star Guest House Grahamstown) for full of the High Court, Grahams- active throughout history. During numerous to mention. situated in Grahamstown write-ups about all our town, for a period of 21 days the reign of different kings in Contact Mike is seeking a mature, animals looking for homes from the date of publication Israel, He provided them with 046 636 1137 responsible and – including pictures. hereof. wisdom and leadership qualities, 073 264 8845 ( Photo albums: Dogs/ Cats dedicated person to fill e.g Solomon and David. ready for adoption). the position of a Front Name and address of the But He also withdrew from Office Anchor. The disobedient and arrogant ones executor: 3. 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Swimming: 14:18.82 2nd – Merriman St Andrew’s College 2. Martin Wolmarans 3rd – Espin / DSG River Mile took (Graham, Grade 10) - 4th – Crewe forBy CHESLEY DANIELS GCB3/37 (9), Thandisiletitle 2/28 top Batsman, Matt, went out place at Bushmans on 14:19.62 he Grahamstown Cricket (10), Melville Daniels 2/46 for only 16 runs, thus set- Sunday 18 February. River mile Board’s (GCB) leagues (10) and Marquin Loutz 2/30 ting the tone for the doomed are heating up towards (6), were amongst Willows’ chase. St Andrew’s results - House award for highest 1st – Toni Rafferty finalT round of the season, with wicket takers. Van Wyk (3/8 off 4 overs), Junior Winners positions overall (Knowling) a number of teams vying for Willows opening batsmen Du Plessis (3/26 off 4 overs) (Half-Mile) (seniors) 2nd – Erin Jarvis (Crewe) top spot in the 1st and 2nd who have struggled all season, and Kyle Handley (2/9 off 1. Joss Hempel (Graham, 1. Upper 3rd – Lucy Martin leagues. once again disappointed. 3.2 overs) saw off the Shrews Grade 8) - 7:16 2. Graham (Merriman) By sharing points against They gave their side a slow batsmen and secured the win St Andrews due to the and poor start, immediately for Cuylerville. 2. Oliva Lange (Upper, 3. Mullins rain, Southwell 1sts did putting pressure on the team. Grade 8) - 7:26 4. Merriman House placings (top enough to reach the top of the Manleys’ pace and swing Here are the remainder of 6 swimmers/house to GCB Bathurst league, winning bowlers restricted Willows to the weekend results from the House award for highest DSG results are as count) it at the same time. 95 (28 overs). GCB leagues: positions overall follows - Half mile 1st – Crewe Station Hill beat Salem Loutz made the top score 2nds to sneak into the top spot with 22 runs. Van Rooyen Salem 2nds vs Station (juniors) 1st – Courtney Repinz 2nd – Knowling of the GCB 2nd league with 43 bowled 3/23 (6), Bevan Ben- Hill 1. Graham (Knowling) 3rd – Merriman points. Station Hill has to beat net took 3/29 (6) and Ian •Station Hill 167 all out 2. Upper 2nd – Shaelyn Walker 4th – Espin Shrews next week to clinch Booth claimed 3/26 (5), fin- •Riaan Jacobs 62, Nathan 3. Mullins (Espin) the GCB 2nd league while ished off the brilliant perfor- Hilpert 28, Sipho Saki 20, 4. Armstrong 3rd – Emma Podesta Rainbows (40) has to beat mance for the win. Andy Jones 19* Salem and hope that Station •Ross Pittaway 3/40, Mike 5. Espin (Merriman) Cricket: Hill lose, in order to stand a Cuylerville 2nds vs Mattison 2/22, Matt Liesen- Kingswood 2nd XI chance of winning the league. Shrews (20 overs a side) berg 2/30 Senior Winners (Mile) House placings (top - 117/6 (16 overs) vs Lastly, Southwell (29 With play reduced to 20 •Salem 61 all out 1. Josh Orsmond 6 swimmers/house to PAHS - 115/7 (20 overs) points) and Cuylerville (26), overs per side due to the •Mike Mattison 11 (Upper, Grade 12, count) Result: Kingswood won meet in a finale that will weather, Cuylerville 2nds bat- •Cody Jones 4/26 (6), Na- decide the winner GCB 1st ted out an impressive 94 run than Hilpert 3/6 (2), Franklin Captain of Swimming) - 1st – Knowling by 4 wickets league. bonus point win over Shrews. Jacobs 3/12 (2.1) Cuylerville opened the bat- •Station Hill won by 106 Manleys vs Willows ting and posted a strong 147 runs and bonus point In extremely hot and humid all out in 19.5 overs. The Please send us results to conditions at Manleys on Sun- top scorers in the Cuylervile Shrews vs Kenton day, the home side surprised lineup were Simon Du Plessis •Kenton 54 all out Willows with a comprehensive (35), Gary Fletcher (25) and •Shrews 53 all out [email protected] 114 run bonus point win. Morne Van Wyk (19). •Kenton won by one run Manleys batted first and Eddie Greyling (3/44 off Manleys’ 2nd team were scored 209 (48). Veteran 4 overs) and Uzile (3/31 off awarded the maximum points Andrew Marshall (50) and 4 overs) provided Shrews for their game against Tiger captain Francois Van Rooyen their best shot with the ball, Titans, as the Titans failed to HERO OF THE (56), were the stand-out bats- as they were the top bowl- produce a team on the day. men for Manleys. ers from out of the Shrews Southwell and St Andrews Bryon Wakeford (39) and lineup. shared their match points af- WEEK Ian Booth (27) also contrib- Shrews Fought hard to get ter poor weather resulted in uted with the bat. Athi Kota back into the match. Their play being abandoned. Francois van Rooyen With a father a former Free State Easterns player and St Andrew’s conquer all to win Vides tournament raised with a passion for cricket from an early age, STAFF REPORTER Francois van Rooyen has St Andrew’s College 1st wa- developed into the top all- ter polo team won the Vides rounder in the Grahamstown water polo tournament for Cricket Board (GCB) first the fifth time in the tour- league. nament history. The Vides He is the second best bats- tournament was hosted by man in the first league (with Selborne College in East Lon- 432 runs) and fifth best bowl- don from Thursday 15 to Sat- er (with 18 wickets), beating urday 17 February. out many specialist players The team headed to in both categories. Selborne College for the 2018 The 22-year old started VIDES water polo tourna- life playing backyard cricket ment with mixed emotions, aged just four, and started having had a topsy turvy pre- his first match at six. season build up. He idolised Hansie Cron- They started the tourna- The St Andrew’s College 1st water polo team that won the je and Jacques Kallis for ment with a hard fought win Vides tournament are, from left to right, top row, Connor their outstanding all-round against Stirling High School Stulich, Matthew Hillary, Nicholas Sutherland, Joshua Cowen; games. At 14 Van Rooyen 10-8. Next up, SAC beat Grey middle row, Christian Dom (vice-captain) Andrew Ramsden played for a club side in College from Bloemfontein (captain), David Mackenzie (coach), Ross Pringle (vice-captain), Bloemfontein. 10-1 and Selborne Collegians Lloyd Koster; front row, Joel Vides, Jacques Hoefnagels, Sinjin He ended up in Grahams- 13-3. In the last pool game, Broad, Andrew Coxwell, Benjamin Jevon. Photo: Supplied town and started to play for SAC came up against a tough Manley Flats in 2016, where Glenwood High School from he has seen his game con- Francois Van Rooyen bowls full toss for Manley Flats. Durban. The match was very team. The weekend before The SAC boys did not falter tinue to improve. Photo: Supplied evenly poised throughout, St Andrews 1st team lost 8-2 and through the strong lead- Off the field, Van Rooyen is but St Andrew’s couldn’t capi- to Pearson, so this was always ership of Andrew Ramsden a junior game farm manager proving his cricket and even- country. Van Rooyen contin- talise on their 25m penalties, going to be a tough ask. The and his team, St Andrews ran at Fort Governor’s Estate out- tually make the SA rural side ues to strive for excellence missing both of them to lose SAC boys were focused, strong away with the game and won side Grahamstown. this year. in his cricket, and will push the game 3-2. This meant the and composed throughout and the match 8-5. He enjoys his work but he His ultimate goal is to be- his limits for Manley Flats team ended second in the turned the tables on Pearson This was a fantastic result would like to continue im- come a positive role model throughout the remainder of pool and would have to play to run out strong 8-1 winners. for this young St Andrews for youngsters across the the GCB season. Northwood for a place in the Moving into the semi-finals, team, boasting no less than quarterfinals. St Andrews were confident seven grade 10 pupil. At The playoff was a match and determined and managed the end of the tournament, a One Team, Changing Minds! #makingmoments marred by St Andrews errors to edge the Paul Roos 1st team panel of adjudicators chose but the team pulled together 5-4 to earn their place in the Ross Pringle as the defender of Please could “our hero” come and collect your gift from our offices: to win 6-4. Next was to be final against Grey High School the tournament and Andrew 26 African Street Tel:046 622 2720 a grudge match against the (PE). The final was set on a Ramsden as the attacker of the ever improving Pearson 1st perfect East London evening. tournament. HIGHLIGHTS Kingswood Squash

Kingswood College entered both boys and girls into the 36th Annual Dave Hodgson Squash Festival. The Kingswood girls won three out 23 February 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 06 of six matches, beating rivals DSG in their last match of the festival. The boys’ team lost two matches, drawing one and only managing to defeat St Andrews College in their last match.

Kings’ injury

The Southern Kings suffered a major blow in the centre when Harlon Klaasen suffered a hamstring injury during the Kings’ 26-12 defeat against Ospreys over the past weekend. Klaasen will be out for a number of weeks. Jacques Nel has been flown out to replace him in Europe for the Kings’ next match against Leinster.

Fifth Biathle

The fifth Biathle League event of the season will take place in Port Elizabeth this weekend. This is one of four league events remaining for the season, meaning that there is still time for athletes to complete the three events required to qualify for the Eastern Cape team participating in the SA champs in PE later this year.

Makana LFA

The Makana LFA and SAB regional leagues continued over the weekend. In the SAB regional action, Eleven Attackers took on the Friendly Matthew Mpofu of TUT crossing over the line i9n their match against the Rhodes Stallions. Photo: James Fowler City from Alicedale in a clash on Saturday 17 February at the JD Dlepu stadium. In an LFA clash, Future Stars went up against Sophia Stars on Sunday 18 February. For full match TUT tame Rhodes Stallions reports, visit http://www. By CHANEEZ SIAS TUT won 26-7. TUT showed half, however, TUT once again a well-deserved try (although Neither team was able to grocotts.co.za/category/sport/. espite the miserable exceptional attacking skills showed their dominance as they unfortunately failed on cross the whitewash again in weather on 19 Febru- within the first 12 minutes, they crashed over for a try and the conversion). Half-time the second half, so the final SAC Shield ary, Rhodes University with Matthew Mpufo securing a conversion to go up 16-2. rang at 16-7 in TUT’s favor. score remained 26-7 to TUT. Dstudents came out in num- the first five points. Abraham In a brilliant display of team After an uneventful third Rhodes 1st XV boys rugby St Andrews College will host bers to “back their boitjies” at Groenewald successfully con- effort, the Rhodes side got an quarter, TUT put some more coach, Qondani ‘Carlos’ Katy- their annual SAC Shield water the first Varsity Shield Rugby verted the try, taking the visi- open opportunity to secure points on the board halfway wa was upbeat after the match polo tournament this weekend. match of the season against tors to eight points. their very first try of the even- through the second half, with and encouraged supporters to Schools from across the the Tshwane University of Rhodes were awarded a ing but crumbled under pres- Mpofu crossing over for his come back. country come to Grahamstown Technology (TUT). penalty kick after an intense sure and lost control of the second try. Jason Makhani “Remember that the purple to participate in two days of TheON Rhodes EVERY 1st XVPASSENGER, team scrum half SUV battle AND and man 4X4- ball. TYRE. The home side did not converted the try, which was army will forever continue to grueling water polo action. faced TUT at Rhodes Great aged to narrow the gap on the drop their heads after the slip- scored during Rhodes’ power strive for greatness,” he said, Among the big names Field, but despite the buoyant score board, with Aviwe Ntu- up however, and kept fighting play, meaning that it was “the stallion will race until the Michealhouse and Bishops. mood, they were no matchFrEE to to’s kick securing two points. until the dying seconds of the worth 10 points. This extend- end, it’s not over until the pur- the well-oiled Pretoria side. In the 31st minute of the first first half when they celebrated ed TUT’s lead to 26-7.Sportple army says so.”S Diary ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE. 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