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29 March 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 012

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DRIVEN BY PEOPLE StolenSTAFF REPORTER cattleMeanwhile, as part of its continu- recovered POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY he Grahamstown Stock Theft ing compliance operations, the stock Securing Unit recovered 13 cattle on theft unit yesterday also issued a fine Monday 26 March after a police of R5000 in terms of the Branding t h e c i t y f o r o v e r officerT was tipped off that a truck Act. This was for a farmer's failure to 25 years in Peddie was loading stolen cattle, tattoo 122 sheep. South African Police Service spokes- “Our operations focusing on stock SAFETY person Captain Khaya Thonjeni said. theft are intensifying,” Thonjeni said. The officer, a constable in the child “We are appealing to the community TIPS protection unit, stopped the truck as to report stock theft and stock owners well as the bakkie escorting it. The to take responsibility and brand their FROM bakkie driver was the buyer of the stock. This assists the investigators to ANDRE stolen cattle. know who the stock belongs to when “Members of the Grahamstown we have recoveries of this nature.” WILLE Stock Theft Unit were alerted and responded,” Thonjeni said. “Thirteen More about branding JOGGING SAFETY: cattle were recovered, of which nine According to Farmer's Weekly, there • Physical Fitness is a major part of have already been positively identi- are two types of marks: a tattoo, military life, but ensure your safety fied.” which must not be bigger than 20mm when you exercise alone. Four men and a woman aged be- at the widest and highest part, and a • Jog with a partner. tween 37 and 57, who sold the cattle, brand, which must be between 40mm • Jog in familiar areas, and avoid have been arrested. and 100mm at the widest and highest secluded places. They face 13 counts of stock theft part. Cattle must be marked by the • Do not jog alone after dark. and will appear in the Peddie Magis- age of six months (tattooed from one • Wear a reflective vest during hours trate’s Court. month or branded at six months). of darkness. Grahamstown Cluster Commander The tattoo must be applied in the • Carry a whistle when you jog. Brigadier David Kanuka said, “We left or right ear; the brand can be ap- • Always lock your door when you have had several cases of stock theft plied on any clearly visible part, ex- leave and carry a key, someone reported. cept the neck. might be waiting for you to leave. “The suspects will face additional Goats, sheep and pigs must be tat- • Always be aware of your charges as our investigators probe tooed at the age of one month in the The Grahamstown Stock Theft Unit recovered 13 cattle being loaded onto a surroundings. this recovery further.” left or right ear. truck in Peddie. Photo: Supplied

RESPONSES THIS WEEK IN GRAHAMSTOWN • Stolen Goods - 5 Arrests Serial rapist sentenced in Belmont murder • 2 Vehicles were broken into - battery stolen Grahamstown court case on hold • 4 Break-ins - no suspects STAFF REPORTER The investigator had made peal was dismissed. By LINDANI DONYELI arrested Judge Thamie Beshe handed an application for the cases to Investigating officer Ser- A murder case following the discovery of a man’s body WE OFFER down sentence to one of South be centralised, which was ap- geant Sizwe Gaika said after- in Belmont Valley last year has been postponed to next Africa’s worst serial rapists, proved. wards, “It was a very challeng- month. • 24hr Monitoring Lonwabo Solontsi after he had In sentencing, Judge Thamie ing case. I had the assistance of Dirkie Fourie and Aphiwe Madinda were granted • Alarm Installations been found guilty on 39 counts Beshe noted the value of the Advocate [Nickie] Turner every bail of R1000 each after their arrest on 2 February in • Services and repairs to all of rape, seven counts of rob- hard work and commitment of step of the way. I’m very happy connection with the alleged murder of Neil Gascott. makes of alarm systems bery, 14 counts of aggravated the investigators, as well as the with the outcome as all my Gascott’s body was found floating in the Matyana River • Armed Response robbery, four counts of house- coordination of the DNA sam- hard work paid off.” in Belmont Valley on 23 October 2017. In a statement • Guards breaking with intent to rape ples, Govender reported. Commenting on the sentenc- at the time, police spokesperson Captain Mali Goven- • Access control (gate and three counts of house- The Judge said she would ing, Eastern Cape Provincial der confirmed that police had received the report at automation, intercoms and breaking with intent to rape have imposed 12 life sentences Commissioner, Lieutenant- 1.45pm that day. cameras) and robbery. and a total of 706 years impris- General Liziwe Ntshinga said “On their arrival at the scene, the members met four • Electric Fencing Reporting on the sentenc- onment. However, in handing today, “Congratulations to the persons standing next to the road,” Govender said. ing, police spokesperson Cap- down her judgment, she said, team of detectives from the “Among them were two men who told the police mem- Securing Kenton on Sea/ tain Mali Govender said the “The accused is declared a dan- Provincial Family Violence bers that they were friends of the deceased.” Bushman's River/Cannon Rocks/ offences had taken place be- gerous criminal. Child Protection and Sexual The police had retrieved the body, Govender said. Boknes Areas tween November 2010 and “He is sentenced to undergo Offence Unit who worked long “Initially, the members opened an inquest docket for For advice or a free quote July 2015. Solontsi had two imprisonment for an indefinite hours and made immeasurable a suspected drowning,” Govender said. “However, after contact André Wille previous convictions for rape in period. It is ordered that he be sacrifices to ensure the suc- the doctor performed the post-mortem he was of the Tel: 046 636 1667 cases that spanned three prov- brought before a court at the cessful conviction and sentenc- opinion that the deceased had been murdered, as there inces – Western Cape, Eastern expiration of twenty five (25) ing of 29-year-old serial rapist were injuries on the body.” Cape and the North West Prov- years for consideration of his Lonwabo Solontsi. You have The case in Regional Court A has been postponed to ince. His victims were exclu- sentence in terms of Section ensured that this predator will 14 April 2018. sively female, from age 11 to 286 (B)(2).” not be back on the streets prey- While both suspects were granted bail, Madinda is in Emergency age 46. The accused’s leave to ap- ing on innocent victims.” custody in connection with a different matter. 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 FRIDAY 30 March MONDAY THURSDAY • Electricity 046 603 6036 Rainy. Light southerly breeze. Partly cloudy. Light SW breeze. Partly cloudy. Light WSW breeze. A/H 046 603 6000 Temperature: Min 17°C Max 22°C Temperature: Min 14°C Max 22°C Temperature: Min 17°C Max 26°C • Eskom 086 014 00014 Low 09:21 21:31 Low 10:57 23:03 Low 00:01 12:24 • Fire Brigade 046 622 4444 Tides: Tides: Tides: High 03:10 15:28 High 04:49 17:07 High 06:16 18:35 • Ght Police Station 046 603 9152 • Hi-Tec 046 636 1660 • Raphael Centre 046 622 8831 SATURDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY • SPCA 046 622 3233 Rainy. Light SSE breeze. Partly cloudy. Moderate easterly breeze. Partly cloudy. Light WNW breeze. • Traffic Services 046 603 6067 Temperature: Min 16°C Max 21°C Temperature: Min 17°C Max 25°C Temperature: Min 12°C Max 26°C • Water 046 603 6136 Tides: Low 09:55 22:03 Tides: Low 11:27 23:32 Tides: Low 00:32 12:54 • Hospice 046 622 9661 High 03:45 16:03 High 05:19 17:37 High 06:45 19:07 • Settlers Hospital 046 602 5000 • Day Hospital 046 622 3033 SUNDAY WEDNESDAY • Fort England 046 602 2300 Partly cloudy. Light ENE breeze. Partly cloudy. Light NNE breeze. • Legal Aid SA 046 622 9350 Temperature: Min 17°C Max 27°C Temperature: Min 19°C Max 30°C Temperatures and tides were correct • Locksmith (Sean Butterworth) Tides: Low 10:27 22:34 Tides: Low 11:55 at the time of going to press 082 556 9975 or High 04:18 16:36 High 05:48 18:06 046 622 4592 • Guardmed 073 065 6660 FORCALL WINDOW US FOR AND CUSTOM DOOR SECURITY, MADE PORT ALFREDGRAHAMSTOWN 046 624 4131GRAHAMSTOWN 046 • 88 622 Albany 9938 Road,•4 046 Hill Port Street,622 Alfred 9938 GHT GRAHAMSTOWNPORT ALFRED 046 046 622 624 99384131 •• 8812C Albany Dundas Road, Street, Port Alfred GHTGHT DOOR &GIVE WINDOW US A CALL SECURITY. www.trellidor.co.zawww.trellidor.co.za • www.trellidor.mobi• www.trellidor.mobi Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 NEWS 3 Rates go up by 9% By SUE MACLENNAN week’s council meeting the Makana. Highlighting the on- evenue to support the interview panel, led by the going drought in the region, municipality’s develop- Mayor, was named. Pillay vowed to have ongoing ment priorities and en- Mayor Nomhle Gaga in- leaking infrastructure dealt suringR no Makana resident troduced the 2018/9 MTREF, with during April. goes without water were in which employee related “If we don’t attend to ongo- highlighted as urgent in costs amount to 38% of the ing leaks, it sends the wrong this week’s special council total expenditure budget of message to the community,” meeting. R446 368. The repairs and Pillay said. New tariffs were an- maintenance budget is at He was also lobbying for nounced, an interview panel 5.4%. “Due to financial dif- drought relief funds, he said. was named for the appoint- ficulties, correct provision for His second priority was to ment of a new municipal maintenance of infrastructure deal with sewage leaks that manager and acting munici- could not be catered for in the were a serious health hazard. pal manager Ted Pillay pre- draft budget,” the Mayor’s re- Both sewage treatment plants sented a situation report. port states. (Belmont Valley and May- Speaker Yandiswa Vara spoke Among other principles field) were in urgent need of of a new ethos within the mu- used to determine how the upgrading. nicipality, with people at their budget was compiled were “The future development stations and doing their jobs. the need to enhance the mu- of the municipality is con- She also reminded councillors nicipality’s revenue base, and strained until these are func- A resident speaks at a community meeting hosted by the Grahamstown Residents Association in that in the spirit of the “Thu- “the level of property rates tioning properly,” Pillay said. Noluthando Hall, Joza, on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Community members raised various concerns ma Mina” call by President and tariff increases to take He was meeting with the Min- including evictions from informal settlements, the lack of maintenance of grave sites, the lack Cyril Ramaphosa, they should into account the need to ad- ister of Water and Sanitation of a home for the aged, brown sludge in the water, uneven distribution of black rubbish bags, lead the clean-up campaign dress maintenance and infra- to lobby for funds for these sewage leaks and the need for traffic control at the corner of Albert Street and Dr Jacob Zuma that would see a blitz on rub- structural backlogs”. upgrades. Drive, where traffic lights have been out for months. Photo: Sue Maclennan bish in the first week of every Revised tariffs are based on “Funding on that scale can month. the CPI and increases are ta- only come from that source,” The meeting, in compliance bled as follows: Pillay said. with the Local Government • Rates 9% Roads, refuse and the stabi- Municipal Systems Act, was to • Water 6% lisation of Makana’s finances Cogta welcomes Mnquma arrests table the draft Medium Term • Electricity 6.84 (as per NER- are Pillay’s other priorities. Revenue and Expenditure SA’s guidelines) “The challenges of Makana STAFF REPORTER alleged to have flouted the agencies such as the Hawks Framework (MTREF) for the • Sewerage 6% are complex. It is very evident The Eastern Cape’s Coopera- Municipal Finance Manage- are critical to fighting corrup- next three years. • Refuse 6% as a result of poor decisions tive Governance and Tradi- ment Act (MFMA), appeared tion and restoring law and or- The report on the appoint- Pillay was asked to summa- taken by the previous Council tional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, in the Butterworth Magistrate der at municipalities. ment of a municipal manager rise his report on the situation and a lack of decisive man- Fikile Xasa, has welcomed the Court on Tuesday. He encouraged members said the position had been at Makana Local Municipality. agement on some of the issues arrest of 12 Mnquma Local They were released on of the public to continue to advertised in December. The Pillay emphasised that the that face the municipality has Municipality officials on al- warning and are set to ap- report acts of fraud and cor- Council-appointed interview number one priority was mak- resulted in the challenges and legations of fraud, corruption pear in court again on 25 May ruption to the Anti-Corrup- panel had recommended the ing sure potable water was problems being faced,” Pillay and money laundering. 2018. tion Hotline 0800 701 701. post be readvertised. In this available to all residents in said in his report. The officials, who are also Xasa said law enforcement – SAnews.gov.za

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Enquiries: 083 411 7611 Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 NEWS 5 Tower tip of the iceberg By KATHRYN CLEARY charge patients, management he crisis at Tower Psy- had disagreements. “We have had the events at Life Esidimeni, which culminated in the deaths chiatric Hospital in Fort “It relates to admission cri- of hundreds of people, and we cannot allow that to be repeated in a facility Beaufort could be a big- teria,” Van Rensburg stated. Tger problem than Life Esidi- In order for patients to be such as this.” meni. South African Society of admitted there must be avail- Psychiatry (SASOP) President able space. Tower is a 400-bed • PSAM calls for Public Protector to probe hospital Janse van Rensburg, told Gro- referral hospital that accepts cott’s Mail this week. patients from all over the • Psychiatrist’s red alert on treatment backlog Following SASOP’s media province. Should the hospital release on 22 March detail- be unable to admit patients, ing findings of alleged human there is a severe backlog in rights violations at Tower, access to treatment across the Grocott’s Mail, spoke to Van province. Rensburg. “This is a whole and in- tegrated problem,” said Van The story so far Rensburg. “We need to look The media release came as a at the whole referral system in result of an announced visit the Eastern Cape.” by members of SASOP, Treat- SASOP reported that they 98 High Street, Grahamstown Tel 046 622 9989 ment Action Campaign, South were shown handwritten and African Federation of Men- incomplete hospital records. tal Health and Rehab EL on “These were a bit concerning,” 6 March. This was in light of stated Van Rensburg. “On 6 claims made by former Tower March [handwritten] books psychiatrist, Dr Kiran Sukeri, were the main source of in- published in Rapport newspa- formation.” SASOP and other per on 4 March. visiting parties were told that The media release included management was working on information concerning hospi- an electronic system includ- tal records, the use of seclu- ing spreadsheets but “were sion rooms and the standard not able to refer to a source as of patient care. yet” said Van Rensburg. A full report was then com- piled by SASOP and submitted How many patients have to the Department of Health died at Tower since 2010? on 19 March. The report out- Sukeri claimed in Rapport’s lines examples of alleged mis- article on 4 March that there management and poor patient were severe inconsistencies in care. One example is of a pa- Tower’s death registers since tient who was meant to be in 2010 – including missing reg- seclusion for two hours, but isters. was allegedly in the room for Originally the number of seven days. deaths from January 2013 FW MARCH MNTHEND - FINAL APPROVED.indd 1-3 3/23/18 9:47 PM The report concludes with through December 2017 was 15 recommendations to ad- reported to be 25. SASOP’s re- dress issues faced by both port states that after a missing Tower and the province. register was “miraculously” SASOP’s core findings at found, “the numbers of deaths Tower include the lack of from Jan 2013 to Dec 2017 an efficient discharge pro- was found to be 63 and not gramme, the alleged misman- 25 as initially reported to the agement and disorganisation MEC’s office”. of hospital records, and the Sukeri’s standing claim inhumane use of seclusion states a total number of 90 rooms. deaths from 2010 through Detailed in SASOP’s media January 2018. release are two occurrences This information has not of intervention by the Depart- yet been verified. ment of Health at Tower. In an article previously pub- Van Rensburg said that lished by News24, the Eastern both these interventions were Cape Department of Health in the past two years, and re- spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo lated to “communication and rubbished this claim. Kupelo relational issues” with the stated that the revised figure hospital’s discharge policy. from 2010 through 2017 While staff had wanted to dis-

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MMNTHS4377_Liquor_10x8.indd 1 3/19/18 7:30 AM 6 OPINION & ADVICE Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 LETTERS to the Editor and COLUMNS The source since 1870 GOOD IDEA Light at the end Significance At national level, power utility Eskom appears to have shed some of the baggage that had previously made it the most toxic of all the state owned enterprises. of Good Just weeks after Cyril Ramaphosa took over as president, Eskom (with a new board and senior managers) has managed Friday, to borrow R33 billion over the past 30 days. Even as it needs another R70 billion just to repay some of its debts and is ask- Easter ing the Energy Regulator to allow it to over-charge us again, it seems like things are settling down. The lesson here is that sta- ble politics (such as the calm after the fractious resignation of Sunday President Jacob Zuma) can be a powerful signal for an uptick in the economic confidence we need to create jobs. Why are Good Friday and the Resurrection Sunday of such *** fundamental importance to Across the way in Port Elizabeth, it appears like coalition the children of God? What is politics are there to stay – to the envy of some Grahamstown so good about Good Friday residents. The Democratic Alliance’s Athol Trollip’s mayorship and so significant about East- appears to have been saved by a last-minute deal between his er Sunday? party and the Patriotic Alliance (PA). Julius Malema’s EFF had The death of Christ on the vowed to oust Trollip in a no-confidence vote as punishment cross–along with His bodily for the DA’s refusal to support the constitutional amendment resurrection-is the paramount on land expropriation without compensation. event of the Christian faith. It Because the EFF has effectively been holding the balance is what Christianity is based of power in the NMB council since the ANC’s disastrous local on. Indeed, it is the heart and government election result in 2016, it looked like Trollip’s days essence of the Gospel, the were numbered. With the vote set for today (Thursday), it ap- Good news. pears as if the DA might just be able to garner 60 votes with the Why call the day on which Patriotic Alliance, which has just the one seat, the ACDP and our Saviour and Lord died, COPE. While the ANC, EFF, UDM, AIC and United Front, also nailed to the cross, good? have 60 seats in the 120-member council, the Council Speaker The good about Good Friday is a DA member and casts the tiebreaker. The PA wrangled the is this: He purchased our Re- deputy mayorship and a mayoral committee membership out demption. His sacrificial and of the DA for its single vote. However, Nelson Mandela Bay has substitutionary death brought demonstrated that coalition politics might be a viable prospect about reconciliation with God for South Africa, now and in the future. for those who trust in Jesus. Jesus bore God’s wrath *** against our sins, on our be- In this week’s Special Council Meeting, acting municipal man- half, so that we can be forgiv- ager Ted Pillay said in a bid to reduce expenditure, Makana’s en and become the righteous- salary budget has been contained. He said positions have been Eight young dancers from the Pixie Highland Dancing Studio in Grahamstown under the tutorship ness of God. In light, of the frozen and the policy is to utilise existing staff to fill vacant of Lana Pretorius participated in the East Coast Highland Dancing Festival over the 17-18 March suffering of Jesus, it is still a positions. In addition, he said, “The overtime reduction is evi- weekend. The girls did quite well too, winning 11 gold medals, 10 silver, eight bronze medals, nine good Friday, indeed, because dent”. No overtime is being paid to Makana staff except for 4th place finishes as well as four section trophies. Photo: Supplied of the results of His death for urgent pipe bursts and other emergencies, he said. This may us. help property owners swallow the bitter pill of increases from For the glory of God! We 6% to 9% across municipal tariffs. also, celebrate His resurrec- While the Mayor suggested praying to get people to pay up, tion from the dead because setting a credible example is the most powerful persuader. death could not hold Him Saving for retirement down. The grave couldn’t *** contain Him. The sufficiency As we continue to report on further developments regarding Cashing in your pension or of His sacrifice for the forgive- Tower Psychiatric Hospital, a picture is emerging of deep and provident fund benefits when ness of sins was affirmed by long-running systemic problems within our province’s health you change jobs is seldom the RANDS & SENSE His resurrection. care institutions. The psychiatry profession’s national watch- right thing to do. It would be Personal Finance for The claims He made, espe- dog has warned these may be collectively worse than what wise to avoid doing so at all cially His claim to be the Son emerged in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. costs! Research undertaken ordinary people of God, during His earthly We remain committed to helping give a voice to some of the by Old Mutual in 2017 showed ministry, was validated and most silenced people in our communities. that an increasing number of ROSS MARRINER vindicated when He rose fund members planned to again. We celebrate this draw cash from their retire- only start when you are 35, to come up with ways to dis- amazing truth, that He is for- Best independent established newspaper in SA ment savings if they changed you would have to save nearly courage this behaviour. These ever alive and makes interces- sion for us at the right hand of Best Independent Established Newspaper in SA (Media Development and jobs. Around 35% stated that 20% of your salary, and if you include measures such as the Father in heaven. Diversity Agency/Sanlam Award, 2012, 2013 and 2014) they would do so compared to only start saving when you are imposing existing heavy tax only 19% four years ago. 45, the amount increases to penalties on early withdraw- Now this is the Christian fo- The study identified various approximately 35%. als of retirement savings and cus over the Easter weekend, CALL US - 046 603 7111/ 076 733 1770 reasons for this increase, in- You do not usually have ac- the compulsory preservation namely Christ crucified and EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING AND ACCOUNTS cluding the current economic cess to your retirement fund of retirement savings, but the raised. 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8 BUILDING & MAINTENANCE Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 •HARDWARE •BUILDWARE 34 Bathurst Street 046 622 7301 This page is proudly sponsored by Buco Hardware & Buildware 46 Bathurst Street 046 636 2127 Good fences, good neighbours Good fences make good “Your most basic fence is ported by criminologist Mo- neighbours, goes the treated wooden posts with nique Marks’s 2016 report saying. A boundary on a mesh fencing,” says Ibayi’s in conjunction with Durban residential property can Bill Gray. The material for Metro Police and security make it more secure, that could set you back as lit- companies came to the con- give you privacy and tle as R300 a metre. Steel or clusion that walls were “polic- keep your pets inside. In concrete poles usually used in ing nightmares”. Grahamstown, it’s also industrial premises, can send “Walls prevent patrolling essential if you want the price up another R150- officers from knowing what to keep livestock out of R200 a metre. is happening inside a prop- your yard (or, if they’re “Add 500mm flat razor wire erty. This detracts from the your animals, inside!). on top of that and you can add value of patrols as a form Grocott’s Mail looked another R80 a metre,” says of crime prevention and at some of the more Gray. rapid response. Walls can popular options for PRIVACY AND SAFETY also become a defence for boundary walls and These two don’t necessarily criminals: they’re given the fences in Grahamstown go together, according to the freedom to conduct their ac- and spoke to two police. On the South African tivities without being seen supplier-installers about Police Service website www. from the street,” Marks wrote. the pros and cons of saps.gov.za their section on https://www.iol.co.za/news/ each. safety awareness at home ad- opinion/do-high-walls-make- vises that a high fence around sa-suburbanites-safer-2030784 PRICE the house with lockable gates An option that’s becom- “Brick is the most expensive is much safer than a high wall ing popular in Grahamstown option,” says Linsley Bowles, due to the advantage of the among those with the budget A dog peers over a wall as volunteers clean its living area at the Friends for Life Animal Rescue whose Grahamstown con- improved visibility it provides. for it is a combination of pil- Shelter WAIANAE, Hawaii March 2009. Here in Grahamstown, the SPCA makes sure properties have struction company undertakes “The primary aim of the lars and palisade, Bowles says. proper fences or walls before allowing households to adopt animals. Photo: WikiCommons every type of wall or fenc- fence is to make access/in- “It’s brick structures with ing. At a height of 1.8 metres trusion difficult and to allow steel in between, so you have which the animal could es- (which is what you need for dogs to move freely around the combination of strength cape,” Thomas said. “And we the best chance of keeping big the house,” SAPS says. and visibility,” he says. “It’s ensure that the walls or fenc- dogs in), the before-VAT cost On the other hand, a see- ideal if you don’t want to be es are sufficiently high so that of the different options ranges through fence has the disad- blocked in, and it allows for the animal cannot jump or from R550 a metre for welded vantage of making the house- movement of air.” Galvanised climb over.” mesh fencing to R1 900 a me- hold’s movements visible to steel can push the price as However, Bill Gray, of Ibayi tre for a high-spec facebrick the outside world. high as R3 000 a metre includ- Fencing in Port Elizabeth, wall. Hi-Tec Manager Andre Wille ing the pillars. reckons if a dog really wants Price range per metre agrees that the advantages of “But you won’t easily cut a to climb a fence it will. (before VAT) at a height visibility are debatable, how- hole in it like you can with a Palisade is no good for small of 1.8m, including ever their evidence backs it as fence.” dogs, Gray says. “Little dogs installation a preference. will get through the 120mm • Welded mesh R550 “Many years ago we picked DOGS gap in the palisade. You can • Precast concrete R680-R960 up a definite trend in a high, While the SPCA uses 2m as get by that problem by us- depending on type and colour solid wall increasing the likeli- a guide for how high a fence ing welded mesh across the • Palisade R1 700-R1 900 de- hood of a break-in,” Wille said. or wall should be to house a bottom to stop them getting pending on the thickness of “It happened to a number of dog, they acknowledge this through – or plastic mesh if Mesh fencing topped with razor wire is the least expensive the metal (50mm wide x 2mm our customers and it was too can vary. your dog’s not a chewer.” option, at around R500 a metre. Photos: Sue Maclennan thick is the standard, with many to be a coincidence. The “The breed, jumping/ For dogs that are diggers, posts 76mm square) fact is, criminals can’t be seen climbing ability and material the long-term option is to • Facebrick R1 800-R1 900 once they’re in there.” used may affect this and each plant the fence in a concrete depending on the thickness There’s also a certain psy- case should be judged based beam. • Steel palisade and pillars chological factor, he believes. upon the individual animal,” “Otherwise you can use wire R2 500-R3 000 including the “A wall can create the im- says Manager of the Grahams- mesh and plant it 600mm into pillars pression that you’ve got some- town SPCA Mark Thomas. the ground,” says Gray. Ibayi Fencing in Port Eliza- thing to hide – something Before re-homing any For jumpers and climbers, beth supplies ClearVu fencing to look after,” Wille said. “It animal, the SPCA has strict 1.8m is usually enough of (Betaview) at a cost of any- creates the impression that’s boundary criteria. a deterrent. Otherwise, you thing between R1 100 a me- there’s something of value in- “We inspect the walling or should fix 600mm of fencing tre for galvanised to R1 250 a side.” fencing of the entire property on the top of a wall, angled in metre for PVC coated as well. The local experience is sup- for any holes or gaps through at 45%.

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Mlibo Qoboshiyane en- He said the abattoir boasts Dyantyi also pointed out that couragedR farmers in Makana state-of-the-art equipment agricultural development was to be innovative and exploit and production houses which non-existent in Makana. local markets to sustain their could house about 3 000 “We only see things like farming activities. chickens per production cycle. processing and abattoirs on Emerging farmers in Ma- The farmers were generally TV,” he said, adding that stock kana took full advantage of pleased at the news that lease theft was rife in Makana and an opportunity meant for agreements were going to be very little is done about re- them to interact directly with extended by up to 30 years. ported cases. Qoboshiyane during a visit The MEC said longer lease Councillor Ramie Xonxa meant specifically for Gra- agreements would go a long who was chairing the event hamstown emerging farmers way in helping farmers to se- said farmers were important on Tuesday. The MEC was in cure funds from banks. stakeholders of the municipal- St Andrew’s boys simulated the experience of aquatic animals. Photo: Supplied Grahamstown on Tuesday, 19 The MEC told the farmers ity. “Agriculture creates jobs March to listen to their con- that Eastern Cape Premier and chases away hunger. We cerns. Phumulo Masualle had offi- need productive and sustain- SAC boys swim through plastic During the visit the MEC cially declared a state of dis- able farms,” he said. was flanked by top depart- aster in the drought stricken Makana Municipality’s Ag- STAFF REPORTER Once the competitive and into the thick of it. mental officials who were province. riculture and Rural Develop- Mimicking the plight of highly charged swimming It quickly became clear how there to answer questions that “Drought has been declared ment Manager Phiwe Gqweta ocean creatures which have heats were completed, bins difficult it is for sea creatures were posed by the farmers. and all that’s left to be done who was at the meeting with concentrations of plastic and filled with plastic waste, col- to live in similar or worse con- Some of the challenges raised are calculations in terms of her team said it was a suc- debris clotting their once free lected by the pupils in just one ditions. by the farmers included ram- the available budget. After cess for farmers in Makana. oceanic spaces, the St An- week, were heaved into the In an idea borrowed from pant stock theft, lack of fund- this meeting there must be “The MEC outlined their pro- drew’s Prep boys struggled sparkling clear water. Dainfern College, the `swim- ing and support and the lack clear guidelines as to what grammes and emphasised the (in a small degree) to swim The boys were excited to ming through plastic’ has be- of water due to the drought. needs to be done in Makana,” importance of them working through lanes choked with chase each other through the come a poignant visual lesson The MEC was clear that he Qoboshiyane said. together. plastic after their Inter-house mounds of floating and sink- on being responsible for our would do what he could to Gcobani Dyantyi from the “He also encouraged them Gala last week. ing plastic – until they got world. assist the farmers, but said Makana Emerging Farmers to treat farming as a busi- he wouldn’t commit to things Association said they had in- ness,” she said. Gqweta said that his department couldn’t vited the MEC to Makana be- the presence of the MEC in do. Qoboshiyane encouraged cause of their challenges. Makana has injected confi- the farmers to step up their Dyantyi said one of their dence into the emerging farm- farming techniques and be in- biggest challenges was the ing community of Makana. My Garden novative. lack of water due to the “They came out of that The MEC urged local farm- drought. meeting very excited and ers to think of local markets “We have lost livestock as highly motivated. Their mis- and work around their needs. a result of this drought. It ery was wiped out by specific He pointed out some positives has impacted very negatively agricultural activities that Nondala takes February! in Makana, saying that the on us,” he said. Dyantyi said each and every farmer should chicken abattoir in the indus- their problems were exacer- be embarking on,” she said.

2018-2019 DRAFT OPERATING/CAPITAL BUDGET, DRAFT IDP AND POLICY DOCUMENTS OPEN FOR COMMENTS

Notice is hereby given that the following documentation was tabled by Council on 28 March 2018 and are open for inspection and comments: o Municipal Draft Budget o Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) o Budget related Policies o Determination of Tariffs for the 2018/2019 Financial Year

Copies of these documents can be attained from the following offices: • Finance department; Corporate Services; and Libraries • Municipal Website:www.makana.gov.za

Written comments on the above documentation may be submitted to the Acting Mu- Mbulelo Nondala with Sunnyside Garden Centre manager, Malcolm Southey. Mbulelo is nicipal Manager until 29 April 2017. seen here holding his tomato and lettuce plants. The Acting Municipal Manager, Budget 2018/2019 Mbulelo Nondala, from the Zolani location, of tomatoes and lettuce, which will add to his Makana Municipal Office, 86 High Street, Grahamstown; or is the winner of February’s “My Garden garden. competition”. “My Garden competition” is an initiative Fax: 046 622 9700 When he was a little boy, Mbulelo learnt between by Grocott’s Mail and the Sunnyside Email: [email protected] about gardening from his father. Now he Garden Centre, and has been running for uses these skills to care for his own garden, the past two months. Malcolm Southey, Comments must be clearly marked: BUDGET 2018/2019. Any person who is unable to planting mostly vegetables and watering owner of and manager at Sunnyside Garden write, may come to the offices during office hours and a member of staff will assist him/ the garden twice a week. He won himself a Centre explains that the initiative is a way of her to transcribe his/her comments. Comments received after the closing time will not be voucher worth R50 to spend on gardening appreciating and motivating gardeners in the considered. materials at Sunnyside Garden Centre. Grahamstown region. – Text and photo by With the voucher, Mbulelo purchased a tray Lindani Donyeli For more information, please contact: 1. Budget, Tariffs and Policies: Ms. N.F. Siwahla at (046) - 603 6007/6130 FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS 2. Integrated Development Plan: Mr. M. Pasiya at (046) - 603 6046 Trees •Pots •Compost/potting soil •Shrubs Water features •Seedlings •Garden Ornaments The documents can also be accessed through our website: www.makana.gov.za: unnyside Fertilizers •Garden Furniture •Tea Garden MR D.M. Pillay Garden Centre 1 Cromwell Street, Grahamstown ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER Tel: 046 622 6069 Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 ARTSLIFE 11 The Original South African ForFor churchchurch CRYPTIC noticesNotices and weekly JDE CROSSWORD eventsturn turnto 63 High Street Great Big G’town Week to page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 046 622 3241 [email protected] page 14 8 9

Thursday 29 March you’re needing to learn how to perform calculations in Excel or 10 11 U3A LECTURE you’re needing to build your confidence using formulas, then 10am at the Grahamstown Bowling Club. Speaker: Ron this is the session for you. Laptop not essential, but will be Weissenberg. Topic: Potholes, Politics & Potheads. All welcome. beneficial as no computers are provided. Notes will be provided. 12 13 Charge R5. Contact Malcolm 046 636 1762. Cost: R150. Venue: To be announced. Seats are limited, so if you are interested in attending please book your seat with me as 14 MAUNDY THURSDAY EUCHARIST soon as possible or contact me for more information. Content 15 16 6pm at The Cathedral of St Michael and St George. Sung requests welcome! Contact Michelle Tait at M.Tait@imaginet. Eucharist with the washing of the feet and stripping of the altar. co.za or 083 571 5311 (voice or WhatsApp) Contact 046 622 2445. 17 18 19 20 21 Wednesday 4 April WINE AND TEQUILA SPECIAL EVENING EAST CAPE WATERCOLOUR ASSOCIATION 8pm at 37 on New. Tequila at R2 and Wine at R5. DJ Chris will be 9:30am at the Wesley Gardens Hall, Methodist Homes, Corner 22 23 24 performing. Entry is R20. Swallow and Starling Crescents, Greenshields Park, Port 25 Elizabeth. The East Cape Watercolour Association are holding 26 27 Friday 30 March an enjoyable morning on “Lets approach the SA Artists Big CHRIST THE SAVIOUR MOUNT ZION PILGRIMAGE challenge ”. Visitors welcome. Come draw or try painting (supplies available). Tea/coffee there after. Contact Sheree on 9:30am Meet at St Peter Claver Catholic Church in Raglan Road. 28 10:00 Depart to Mount Zion, Makana’s Kop. Wear: Comfortable 083 397 5410 or Les on 078 161 0719 for further details. clothes and shoes for hiking, take water, light jacket and a hat. JDE 127 If you’d like a commemorative cap or T-shirt to wear on the day: Sunday 8 April Caps R110 each, T-shirt large embroidery R130 ea, T-shirt JONNY LUCK LIVE ACROSS small embroidery R120. Contact: Sizwe 073 664 9849 or Nomsa 7pm at Slipstream Sports Bar. Singer/Songwriter Jonny Luck, 1 Sweetheart nurses come together for climbers (12) 063 188 8082 from Cape Town, and the Coast Back East Tour. Specialising in 10 ... feature is a special quality! (1,6) his own style of Dark Folk Booze Blues, cultivated from years of 11 Know scant idol to be out of bounds and impossible GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE barwork and hearthurt. This tour is promoting his debut album, (2,3,2) 12pm at The Cathedral of St Michael and St George. Three The Watering Hole Stories, a collection of tales and truths from 12 Put forward commendation but no tip (5) hours of devotion. “ Transformation, Healing and the Cross of the bar counter. 13 Methane poo trenches have it in them to produce Christ.” grapes (8) Friday 13 April 15 Scientist is expected to begin to sterilise milk (10) Sunday 1 April MUSIC RECITAL WITH GOLDA SCHULTZ AND KURT HAUPT 16 Home of backward news (4) WIND BAND CONCERT 7:30pm at the Rhodes Theatre. The second concert is a Voice 17 African ‘thing’ of one not being around (4) 4pm at The Cathedral of St Michael and St George. DF Malan Recital with South African born International Soprano / 19 Each wife present is all over the place (10) High School Wind Band from Bellville, Cape Town, presents a Songbird, Golda Schultz and accompanist Kurt Jacques Haupt. 22 Double helping of mincemeat for fellow player (8) programme of popular & and light classical music. Featuring Golda is also a Rhodes graduate. Entrance fee to concert: R100 24 The super ones at Jeffrey’s nevertheless change guest performers from St Andrews College and Diocesan School adults, R60 concessions. There will be a Cheese and Wine directions (5) for Girls. Entrance free, donations welcome. reception (@ R50 pp) after the concert to meet the artists. Masterclasses in voice will be conducted on Saturday, 14 26 Indignity of barricade (7) Tuesday 3 April April 2018 from 10am to 4.30pm. Please contact Jo-Nette Lekay 27 Small backbone not a curse (7) EXCEL TRAINING at 076 523 6464, if you would like to take part as a participant. 28 Return business representative to Sienna, sadly (12) 3:30pm. Excel Foundation: Learn to work with Formulas. If Cost for non-Rhodes’ students is R50pp. DOWN 2 ‘Love changes everything’ begins here? (7) Sudoku 3 Furtherest is about 10m east (7) Complete this Sudoku correctly and drop it off at 4 Ignore the odds - use party and be active (4) Grocott’s Mail in the box at reception at AMM building, 5 Solicitors scan savers carelessly (10) Upper Campus, and win a R50 meal voucher. Grahamstown 6 Cruel twist of fortune? (5) 7 Blue star first seen at dusk (7) 63 High Street Weekly What’s On 8 Taking former support and allowance which 6 9 3 protected me (13) 046 622 3241 [email protected] 9 Disputes deceive wanderer after time - sies! (13) 9 7 Mondays 14 Investigator takes personal look (7,3) GRAHAMSTOWN BRIDGE 18 Trade in cars (7) 8 7 6:30pm at Grahamstown Bowling Club. Duplicate Bridge. Contact Mary 20 Humour about you is lacking (7) Birt on 083 657 0067. 21 I lift ban and bash restriction (7) 23 Note rises and falls (5) 1 2 4 3 7 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7:30pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Learn Scottish Country Dancing 25 Ideologies miss problem (4) in a friendly social setting. Beginners welcome. Contact Val Hodgson 7 9 046 622 2308 Compiled by George Euvrard. 8 4 3 7 1 Tuesdays SENIORS BRIDGE AND TEA 2pm at Christ Church Speke Street. Come and boost your weekly 5 2 bridge. Join our 10 to 20 cheerful, friendly players. Cost R10 per person Crossword Solution for last week JDE 126 per week. Contact Maureen 046 622 5215.

6 8 1 2 3 4 5 Thursdays JETA S GRAHAMSTOWN BRIDGE CLUB 6 7 8 1:30pm at Grahamstown Bowling Club. Duplicate Bridge. Contact Mary SEEPSRAMSGATE 2 1 5 9 Birt 083 651 0067. ERTAOAEU 10 11 Name:...... Bridge Results PORTIONKIMONOS Contact No.:...... Thursday 22 March 5. Pair 8 47.02% TYNS BCI Section A 4 Table 28 Board Howell 6. Pair 5 46.43% 12 13 Movement 7. Pair 2 45.83% UNCLASPDOLPHIN The winner for 23 March is Loretta Wessels PAIR NAMES 8. Pair 3 36.90% 1. Maureen Clayton & Pat Shepherd MA ILE G 60.12% Monday 26 March 14 15 16 2. Val Buchner & Jenny Haswell 59.52% 5 Table 27 Board Howell Movement NEVERSAYDIE GREAT FOOD 17 18 3. Peter Midlane & Mary Schudel 52.38% PAIR NAMES A AEK MP 4. Pair 3 48.21% 1. Jay Stauffer & Pat Shepherd 74.07% AT REASONABLE 19 20 21 22 5. Pair 7 47.62% 2. Peter Midlane & Mary Schudel 63.89% FORAGESAMATOLA PRICES. 6. Pair 6 47.02% 3. Val Buchner & Jenny Haswell 56.94% 7. Pair 1 45.24% 4. Jo Fitzhenry & Torquil Paterson 51.39% OAR DTTT 8. Pair 8 39.88% 5. Maureen van Hille & Ern van Hille 23 24 25 We are licenced/ 50.00% ORDEALSLATTICE Section B 6. Pair 9 48.15% Free Wi-Fi 1. Jenny Emslie & Merle Murray 60.71% 7. Pair 8 44.44% TINKAUCN 2. Frank Kroon & Jenny Kroon 60.12% 8. Pair 4 38.43% 26 27 Find us in the PEPPERGROVE MALL 3. David Gain & Mary Godlonton 53.57% 9. Pair 5 37.50% SALTLICKNOOIT 046 636 2433 4. Pair 4 49.40% 10. Pair 3 35.19% L TAEN 12 MOTORING Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 Ford expands engine assembly operations at Struandale STAFF REPORTER we are expanding both the bly, power the exciting new sembly hall is located in a re- tion officially commences in “Our upgrades for the Du- ord Motor Company of capability and capacity of the Ford Ranger Raptor when it is vamped 3 868 m2 section of the fourth quarter of 2018. ratorq TDCi programme adds Southern Africa (FMC- Struandale Engine Plant for launched in 2019. the Struandale Engine Plant, The new assembly line has an incremental volumes, with 22 SA) is expanding its op- our current and future engine “At the same time, we are and boasts Ford’s latest, state- installed capacity of 120 000 new four-cylinder engine de- Ferations at the Struandale programmes,” said Jacques boosting capacity for the cur- of-the-art manufacturing engines per annum. rivatives to be exported to Eu- Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth Brent, President of Ford Mid- rent Duratorq TDCi engine processes that guarantee the The current component ma- ropean markets, including for as part of a wide-ranging in- dle East and Africa. that is used in the Ford Ranger highest standards of work- chining and assembly lines for use in front-wheel drive Ford vestment in its two South Afri- “The investment includes and Everest, with new deriva- manship, product quality and the Duratorq TDCi diesel en- models,” Brent said. “This in- can plants. “We are delighted the installation of a sophisti- tives and additional European performance. Eight deriva- gine, produced locally since troduces three significant new to confirm that, as part of cated new assembly line for markets being introduced for tives of the new engine will be 2011 for the Ford Ranger and customers for the Struandale the R3-billion investment an- an all-new diesel engine pro- the local operations.” assembled at the Struandale Everest, are also being ex- Engine Plant: Italy, Turkey nounced in November 2017, gramme that will, most nota- The new diesel engine as- Engine Plant when produc- panded. and Russia.”

One of the new diesel engines that will be made in the new Struandale Engine Plant. Photo: Quickpic

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In Store PARKHILL MOTORS We service and repair all makes of vehicles. 046 622 2978 Wheel Alignment R150 155/80R13 R420 165/80R13 R465 083 654 8778 We also specialise in shocks, 175/65R14 R480 082 730 1527 suspension and brakes. 195/50R15 R555 195R14 WSW R850 Free tyre warranty on 195R15 WSW R880 215/80R15 R1040 2 Cloncore Street all Continental Tyres behind the Knock Shop please feel free to call for directions WELCOME ALL STUDENTS,PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR ANY ADVICE YOU NEED ON YOUR VEHICLE 13 Classifieds1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 7. Motoring 8. Legals Grocotts Mail 29 March 2018

1. PERSONAL 3. SALES & SERVICES Pets 4. EMPLOYMENT ESTATE LATE Funeral Furnisher FAIRBAIRN Employment Offered 2ND HAND HOUSE. High Street. KENNELS In the estate of the late: Siyakubonga Buyers & Sellers. Quality furniture, & CATTERY Mthuthuzeli Patrick antiques, removals. Contact: Cell: 082 552 3829 Matshoba,Identity number: Funeral 073 470 6105 Tel : 046 622 3527 630310 5609 08 7 Date of death: 14-4- 2014 Services For Well Cared-for, Marital status: Divorced Home Maintenance Happy Pets Last address: 5 Atherstone Street, Grahamstown Marius Barnard Plumbing for Funerals arranged by bathroom installations, water St Mary’s R.C. Primary Estate number: 20102/201 Siyakubonga tanks, pressure pumps& School Funeral Services. waterproofing. SPCA 55 Albany Rd/ P.O Box 436 All persons having claims 6 Cobden Street Cel:079 463 0872 GRAHAMSTOWN Grahamstown, 6139 5. ACCOMMODATION Grahamstown Tel/Fax 046 6225187 against the above estate are Tel: 087 357 7047 046 622 3233 Email school: 200100739@ hereby called upon to file Grahamstown Treefelling & [email protected] Please go and garden refuse removal. ecschools.org.za Accommodation Offered their claims with the under- our facebook page, all notices Cel: 079 463 0872 Email principal: Princi- Bedroom to let in two-bed- mentioned within 30 days available on every week. Please visit our facebook pal.200100739@ecschools. room flat. Close to Rhodes. from the date of the page (SPCA Grahamstown) org.za Lounge, bathroom, kitchen, publication hereof. CROSSLEY GLYN ​residing at for full write-ups about all Date: 26 March 2018 secure private garden, Salem Cross Road, Grahams- our animals looking for LSA ADVERTISEMENT off-road parking, WiFi avail- Name and address of agent town buried on Wednesday homes – including pictures. Applications are hereby ( Photo albums: Dogs/ Cats invited for the following post able. Phone 0828011353 of executor: the 28 March 2018. ready for adoption). at St Mary’s Roman Catholic DANIELS ​LIMAKATSO For all your Refrigeration Bedroom with en-suite Air Conditioning & Primary School: L. Keyter uhlala kwa 15 “B” Street, LEARNER SUPPORT AGENT bathroom in attractive digs PO Box 720 Electrical requirements Grahamstown ungcwatywa Contact information: phone: (LSA) in Sunnyside, close to Rho- Grahamstown PLEASE CALL WILLIAM ngoMvulo umhla we 02 April 046 6223233 – call this number for Contract period: 1 May des. Free wifi, maid, lounge 6140 083 427 4350 all emergencies too, a voice 2018 – 30 March 2019 2018. message will give you the on call with flat screen TV, secure Tel: 046 6229401 [email protected] Stipend range: R1900 p/m MABONGO ​VUYISWA CYN- number; email: [email protected] off-road parking, big gar- Fax: 046 6223410 THIA uhlala kwa 142 Gwente den. Phone 0828011353. Thank you so very much to all Requirements: Street, Port Alfred ungcwat- who supported our Pick n Pay • Minimum of Grade ywa ngoMgqibelo umhla we collection and to all those 8. LEGALS ESTATE 31 March 2018. who have and are continuing 12 certificate and to donate much needed food, computer as added DICKSON ​NONKULULEKO blankets, Money etc. We really LATE uhlala kwa 2151 Msimbithi appreciate all the support and advantage generosity and it is going a long • Candidate must be IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE Street, Port Alfred ungcwat- way to helping all the animals ywa ngoMgqibelo umhla we who continue to come into our unemployed, aged ZENA LORRAINE WEBB 31 March 2018. care and need our help. between 18-35 BORN ON THE 4 TH • Home Language and OCTOBER 1923 MPATI ​NOMVUYO EVELYN Cats and Dogs: We have a large uhlala eThembeni Loc, Ext 7, selection of Cats, kittens, Dogs and English/ Afrikaans who died on the 25 th JULY Grahamstown ungcwatywa a couple of Puppies to adopt please • Candidate must live In the Estate of the Late 2016 of BROOKSHAW visit the Grahamstown SPCA to HOME 4, 11 DONKIN ngoLwesibini umhla we 03 meet them and for more information within the proximity BRIAN PATRICK GAYBBA, STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN April 2018. of the school Identity No. 391031 Do you require a Cat of the week Hi….My name is • Interpersonal and 5023 082 born 31 October IDENTITY NUMBER: 231004 Murphy. I am a large tortoiseshell 0020 08 4 highly skilled painter who cat, with lots of love to give. I am communication skills. 1939, who died on 25 Febru- can also plaster walls, lay a true lap cat, but also crave the (Public speaking) ary 2018, of BROOKSHAW UNMARRIED outdoors. I enjoy my night prowls tiles, glaze windows, and • Basic knowledge of HOME, DONKIN STREET, Birthday and love exercise despite my ESTATE NO: 2442/2016 repair roofs and gutters? size. To meet me, please visit the Sexual Reproduc- GRAHAMSTOWN, 6139, If so, phone Patrick Grahamstown SPCA or for more tive Health including married out of community of information call 046 622 3233. All persons having claims ANDREW: To Mgqobele at 083 929 STI’s, HIV/AIDS and property against the above Estate are Stephen and Megan 1317. For a recommen- Dog of the week: Hi, friends, my TB name is Sayer. I am a a larger required to lodge such claims (nee Blanckenberg) dation, contact Mike or • Must be passionate ESTATE NO: 000843/2018 than life, playful and very friendly with the undersigned within Sue at 046 636 2312 or Dashund. I love attention and enjoy about offering care a beautiful daughter, thirty (30) days from date of Philippa Lin, born 26 at 082 778 1242. walks in the countryside. Despite and support to vul- Debtors and Creditors in having short legs, I love exercise publication hereof. nerable children the above Estate are hereby March 2018. All well. and would make a good exercise DATED at GRAHAMSTOWN partner. Please visit me at the • Must observe the called upon to lodge their Proud grandparents Pete this 9 th day of March 2018 Grahamstown SPCA or for more rules and directives claims with and pay their and Lin. information call 046 622 3233. applicable at the debts to the undersigned DOLD AND STONE INC. Do you want to wish Thank you very much to the Comeschool hurry and subject to to Come hurry to Do you want to within a period of thirty (30) Attorneys for Executors Grahamstown community for your the policies, proce- congratulate someone someone you know & continued food donations. days from 29 March 2018. 10 African Street 2. ANNOUNCEMENT Grocott’sdures and Mail regula- Grocott’s Mail Cleaning Blu Robin, Madhatter’s Coffee Shop who justGRAHAMSTOWN got engaged? or a couple a happy and Pam Golding Grahamstown are officestions to ofplace the school your as officesDE JAGER to & LORDANplace your INC Services very kindly acting as pet-food drop 6139 anniversary? well as those of the Grocott’s Mail Notices Mobile Auto Valet Service off points. Birth Notice for only DeathAttorneys Notice for the for Executor only (Ref: S G McNaughton/ Kennel Sponsorships are still is giving away Grocott’s Mail Carpets/Upholstery/Windows R10Eastern Cape Depart- R1025 per RETIEF insert STREET Tygue) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, available for only R850 for a year!! ment per of insertEducation. 20 words or less is giving away 20 words Household/Office Cleaning. Thank you to Grahamstown Vets ALEXANDRIA PROTEA GROUP. Drinking All cleaning and supervision and Ikhala Vets for your continued for 20 words for 20 words 6185 for only or less for only problem – get help from us! done by our manager. support. We are very pleased with Applicants are required TEL: 046-6530005 R10 per insert all the young people becoming or less or less R10 per insert Meetings 7.30pm, Monday Cell: 073 217 8258 to submit a completed (Ref: D Joubert/sw) Email: e.m.cloock@imaginet. involved with the Grahamstown Come hurry to night at the Princess Alice Girl SPCA, thank you all for all the Z83 form obtainable from co.za Guide Hall, African Street, opp help you give us and the time you any government institu- Grocott’s Mail Do you have any BP Garage. spend with the animals. Thank you Are you looking for Do you have a Are you looking for a to DSG girls for coming up to the tion. Certified copies of Textbooks SPCA, walking and socialising the arequired domestic qualifications, job or ID Community officeslift or are youto offeringplace animals and for helping with dog you want to Transport dipping. lookingand CV to to be employattached. Service Event a lift? In Memoriam someone? coming up? your Birth & buy/sell? Please come and visit our thrift shop Applications must be Grocott’s Mail and you can also buy books in aid of Grocott’s Mail handGrocott’s delivered Mail to: The Grocott’s Mail is giving away David Algernon Peterson the SPCA from Madhatters Coffee Death Notice is giving away 20 words ( 31/03/2010) Shop in town and Noom Coffee is givingPrincipal, away St Mary’s 20 words RC is giving away 20 words 20 words or less Shop in the industrial area. orPrimary less forSchool, only 55R10 or less for only R10 for Freefor onlyunder or less for only R10 Eight years have passed Look in our facebook ‘Adoptions’ Albanyper Road, insert. Graham- per insert. R10 per insert per insert. photo albums, to see who has found stown, 6139. No faxed and the poignant re- their forever home. 20 words alization of your absence Visit our SPCA shop on site! All applications will be tears my soul apart. I books only R20! Boarding fees : accepted. Dogs- XL R55; L R53; M R47; know you are gone but in S R42; Puppy or Cats R39. We Enquiries: The School my heart there’ll always desperately need fundraising CLASSIFIED ideas. Please call 046 622 3233. Principal Follow us on be a special place for you. Closing Date: 13 April 2018 DEADLINE: Love, always- Abby Facebook: www.facebook. Wednesday @ www.grocotts.co.za 4pm www.grocotts.co.za www.grocotts.co.za www.grocotts.co.za com/grocotts/ 14 CLASSIFIEDS/ARTSLIFE Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018

ESTATE LATE CHURCH SERVICES International star comes ABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIP CENTRE 9am Sondagskool 10am In the estate of the late: - Kuyasa School Hall Oggenddiens 7pm Aanddiens Themba Cameron Sabani 10.30am Morning Service - Pastor NC Shawn Warren 082 808 6136 Julius 079 496 4256 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS home for Rhodes concert Identity number: 590522 AFM OF SA - God’s Glory Assembly (QUAKERS) 622 3382 or 622 3076 - Indoor Sports Centre - Ext 6 RIVER OF LIFE - Assembly of God 5734 08 1 STAFF REPORTER 9am Youth and Sunday School cnr Hill and Huntley St Date of death: 17-10- 2006 Services 10am Morning Service 8.30am MORNING ALIVE ( Worship oprano Golda Schultz will Marital status: Divorced Pastor B.L. Kutu 082 828 6194 service & Kidz Church) perform in Grahamstown Last address: 5420 Ext. AGS/AFM EL SHADDAI (Former AOG 10am Worship Service & Kidz Church on 13 April. The Rhodes 6, Rini Church, Blackbeard Street) 6pm Dynamic Evening Service SGraduate, who has established 10am Morning Service Pastors Innocent and Milcah Matepo. Pastor Pieter Swartz 082 414 7711 046 622 3626 herself as an international op- Estate number: Elders: Dennis Goliath 073 272 8112 ROCK OF AGES CHRISTIAN era star, will also conduct a Ronnie Scheepers 083 610 2926 CHURCH INTERNATIONAL - Duna masterclass for young singers. 3740/2006 BODY OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL Library - Joza Schultz has performed in RAINBOW MINISTRIES - Makana Hall 10am: Sunday Service the Metropolitan Opera house All persons having claims 9am Children Ministries Past FW Arendse 072 118 9049 9.30am Intercession SALEM CHURCH in New York, the Bayerische against the above estate 10am Sunday Service 8.30am Communion Service - Rev Staatsoper in Munich, Carne- are hereby called upon to Apostolic MM Mngcongo Glen Craig gie Hall in New York and Wig- 071 906 4286 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH more Hall in London. file BOWKER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH -next to Pick n Pay their claims with the under- 10am: Sunday Service - Pastor: 9.30am Sabbath School (Saturday) She will also give master- mentioned within 30 days Eugino Nel 11am Worship Service classes on Saturday 14 April from the date of the CATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL AND ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH from 10am to 4.30pm in the ST GEORGE 9.30 am Sunday Service Beethoven Room at Rhodes publication hereof. 6am Sung Eucharist (AAPB) ST BARNABAS (Alicedale) 9.30am Sung Eucharist (AAPB) 10am Xhosa service on the 1st, 2nd University’s Department of CHRIST CHURCH - Speke Street and 4th Sunday of each month and Music and Musicology. Rhodes Name and address of 8.30am Sunday: Holy Eucharist with the English service on the 3rd. University voice students will agent of executor: Hymns (APB 1989) J Olckers 082 601 9665 participate and non-students L Keyter 9am Wednesday: Holy Communion ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH are invited to enrol. Non- 076 523 6464. Please indicate by Kurt Haupt, from Cape Vic Graham 076 098 5763 (Market Street) PO Box 720 CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH - 19 9am Eucharist with hymns - APB1989 Rhodes students will pay a fee if you need an accompanist. Town. Bookings with Dene- Grahamstown African Street in Princess Alice Hall Fr Eric Kelly 046 622 4552 of R50. If any singer would like Schultz will perform in the tha Peters at 046 603 8490 or 6140 9am Morning Service ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH - (top to enrol for the masterclass, Rhodes Theatre at 7.30pm email [email protected] Pastor Stewart 078 875 0319 end of High Street, next to Railway Tel: 046 6229401 they should contact Voice on Friday 13 April 2018. Entrance: R100, conces- CONQUERORS COVENANT CHURCH Station) lecturer, Jo-Nette Le Kay at She will be accompanied sions: R60 Fax: 046 6223410 - Nombulelo Hall, Joza 9am – Holy Eucharist 10am – 12pm Sunday ST CYPRIAN’S - (Highlands) Nceba Ngeju 073 653 2655 10am Second Sunday of month. EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY - 12 Paton Contact R Wilmot 0825796886 or ESTATE Place, Vergenoeg P Rose 082 801 1353 10.30am Morning Service ST MOSES CHURCH OF CHRIST IN Celebrating the voices of LATE 5.30pm Evening Service ZION OF RSA - (9772 Manka Veleleni Pastor Apost NJL Williams Street, Vukani Location) In the estate of the late: 084 226 2457 Sunday 11am to 1.30pm EVERY NATION CHRISTIAN Wednesday 6pm to 7.30pm Grahamstown – Masicule! Vincent Jadi,Identity CHURCH - VGHS Hall, Beaufort Str Siyabulela Mnyakama 073 961 7839 number: 520207 5756 9.30am Morning Service ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH By AZLAN MAKALIMA lowed, from a combined choir Tiyo Soga. Khumalo appeared 12.30pm isiXhosa Service (Joza) 08 7 A two-day choral extravagan- of Mary Waters, Kingswood with the Masicule Voices sing- 6.30pm Evening Service 8am Mass za, featuring South Africa’s College, Graeme College and ing Paradise Road by Patric van Date of death: 6-11- 2017 046 622 3426 ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH First Lady of song, brought joy the newly formed Grahams- Blerk and Fransua Roos. The Marital status: Divorced FRONTIERS CHURCH INT - VP School (Albany Road) Hall, Beaufort Street 10am Sunday Mass in the Monument’s Guy Butler town KWANTU Choir, singing extraordinary Victoria Girls’ Last address: 9 Jadi 9.30am Dave Koch 084 470 2095 or 6pm Tuesday service Theatre this week. The fifth Sihamba noJesu conducted High School Choir conducted Street, Grahamstown 046 636 7815 ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH edition of the Masicule – Let’s by Kutlwano Kepadisa. Elijah by Sibusiso Mkhize raised the FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD - (47 Hill Street) 11 Caldecott Street 8am Sunday Mass. -046 622 2808 Sing! concert in Grahams- Madiba’s bass guitar accom- roof with Tribute and a spine- Estate number: 9am Morning Service and Promised ST PETER CLAVER’S CATHOLIC town, featured guest artist, Dr panying Pristine, singing The tingling version of Savuka’s 3731/2017 land (Sunday School) CHURCH (Raglan Road) Sibongile Khumalo. Soil’s Ngeke siguze was phe- Asimbonanga. 6.30pm Evening Service 11am Mass Khumalo is the most cel- nomenal. Nombulelo Second- Dr Sibongile Khumalo Pastor JJ Botha, 046 622 5949 or ST PETER’S (Sidbury) ebrated member of a musical ary School and Eastcape Mid- closed performances with All persons having claims Email: fullgospelchurch@telkomsa. 10am Every 1st Sunday. net R Hart 042 235 1250 or Rev Isaias dynasty marked by an ex- lands College Choir set the the Grahamstown massed against the above estate SHALOM REVIVAL MINISTERIES - Chachine 071 005 0185 traordinary vocal gene-pool theatre ablaze with an IsiX- choir, singing a piece by her are hereby called upon to 8073 Lingelihle Loc Ext 6 Joza THE APOSTOLIC FAITH and passion for making mu- hosa Opera piece titled Ama- and Motsumi Makhene, titled file their claims with the 10am Morning Service MISSION OF AFRICA (Z Street, Joza) Pastor TP Dube Ngcayisa 083 671 10am Sunday School, sic. In 1993, Khumalo won butho by Bongani Magatyana, Sabela’ nd U ae kae by Joshua under-mentioned within 9686 11am Service the Standard Bank Young accompanied by Tamsyn Pulumo Mohapeloa. 30 days from the date of GRAHAMSTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev KA Ndaleni Artist Award at the National Handsloo on piano. Just before we thought we the publication hereof. - Bathurst Street THE ROCK FAMILY CHURCH Arts Festival. In 2009, she was Ntsiki Sishuba and the were done for the night on 9.30am Morning Worship and (1 Dundas Street) honoured by Rhodes Universi- Masicule Voices gave the Sunday, surprisingly, young- Sunday School Every 1st Sunday 8.30am - Sunday Services ty, by being awarded a Doctor lively audience goosebumps sters Xolisa Foley and Junaid Name and address of Communion Makana Library 6.30pm Evening Service every 3rd Shaun Brandon 073 227 9143 of Music honoris causa. with Ave Maria by Franz Schu- Douglas duoed with the Gra- agent of executor: Sunday Communion THE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCH Masicule 2018 brought to- bert, conducted by Dr Hleze hamstown Massed Choir with L. Keyter 11.30am Kariega Church 4th Sunday IN ZION OF SA (behind Benjamin gether nearly 1000 choristers Kunju. Other items included Happy by Pharrell Williams. 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Town. 9am Erediens, aand selgemeentes UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF THE Malan High School is cur- The audience is welcome to Since 2014 the wind band 046 622 4598 KINGDOM OF GOD (UCKG) 33 NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDE KERK Beaufort Street rently touring the Eastern join in by singing along when has been under the experi- 9am Every Sunday erediens - Port Week: 6am, 7am, 10am, 3pm, 5pm Cape and will be performing the group performs well- enced baton of Faan Malan. Alfred 2nd and 4th Sundays Sat: 7am, 10am popular classical numbers known songs from the most Faan and Kim Malan are cur- 11am Eredienste Cannon Rocks Sun: 8am, 10am, 1pm on April 1 at the morning ser- popular Broadway musicals. rently developing and di- Prof John Gericke 046 624 9025 WAY OF GOD MINISTRIES vice at Grahamstown Cathe- The concert is free of charge. recting three orchestras at PEACE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES AND (Ext 6, next to Joza Indoor Sports www.grocotts.co.za PRAISE - Nduna 1, Ext 1, Joza Centre) dral (11am). The wind band is the core DF Malan. The wind band 9am Kidz Church 9.30am 10am Sunday Service 6pm. Apostle They will also give a con- of DF Malan High School’s is currently touring the Gar- Intercession 10am Sunday Service PS Ngqezana 084 824 2363 cert at 4pm in the Cathedral extensive musical programme den Route and Eastern Cape, Pastor PP Pango 082 662 9422 where local talent will join and has been in existence also performing at concerts PINKSTER PROTESTANTE KERK - Brushwood Farm, industrial area, forces with them. Ben Ter- since 1985 and performs in Knysna, Port Elizabeth and behind Ght Prison ry (cello), Aidan Reynolds regularly at orchestra festi- Oudtshoorn. Grocott’s Mail 29 MARCH 2018 SPORT 15 Kuphantse kwaqhum’ inqindi e-JD Dlepu NguCHRIS TOTOBELA omnye wabadlali be-United. lusini phambi kweepali bingu mgqibelo omnandi Iye yakhatywa kakuhle wayibeka nje lula emnatheni kakhulu kubalandeli kakhulu lo bhola ibekwa elinganisa amanqaku, bebhola balapha ekhaya, pha qelele kula pali ikude, kushiyeke nje imizuzu Inanjengoko onke amaqela yafika abadlali bangasemva elishumi uphele umdlalo. alapha ekhaya ebesamkela be-Attackers bekobunzulu Kule mizuzu yokugqibela amaqela angaphandle ubuthongo, yabethwa omabini amaqela ebefunza kwimidlalo ye-SAB league. nje kakuhle ngentloko edabini ezama ukufaka Kumdlalo wokuqala i-Maru ngukapteni we-United inqaku lempumelelo kodwa izihambele nje lula ibetha wangcangcazela umnatha ngelishwa zawa phantsi i-Young Pirates ngamanqaku ebeka qela lakhe phambili ezonzame nanjengoko uye amathathu kwelinye. Kowona ngo 1-0. waphela umdlalo ebambene mdlalo ubujongwe ngamehlo Lizamile iqela lasekhaya ngo 1-1. abomvu i-Eleven Attackers ukunkqonkqoza lifuna Umdlalo wesithathu idibene ne-United Eleven. inqaku kodwa kwala tu phakathi kwe-Sakhulutsha I-United ifunze edabini kwade kwaphela isiqingatha ne-Golden Chiefs uye zisuka nje, yacinezela sokuqala lisemva ngenqaku walibaziseka imizuzu inkqunkqa ibuyelela kwiipali elinye eqandeni. 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Photo: Xolisa Jodwana kokuba edlale kakubi yadibana nomfana ongena kwamabini.

49th Two Oceans marathon a go HERO OF THE STAFF REPORTER al Manager of the Two Oceans will not be accessible and While Cape Town is gearing Marathon NPC. chemical toilets will use recy- up for a busy Easter holiday “We spent a considerable cled water only. WEEK season, organisers of the Old amount of time finding alter- Countdown To Race Day Mutual Two Oceans Marathon native solutions to have zero Race Week kicked off on 28 have confirmed that they are impact on the City’s municipal March with the Old Mutual ready for the 49th edition of water supply.” Two Oceans Marathon Expo Dwayne Pharo; Abongile Klaas the world’s most beautiful Through a comprehensive at the Cape Town Interna- marathon, scheduled to take action plan and implementing tional Convention Centre. By MATTHEW JENNINGS place on Saturday 31 March. a range of water-saving and The Expo showcases the latest The year has started alternative water-sourcing in sport and healthy lifestyle well for Kingswood’s Tackling The Water Crisis initiatives, the event is essen- trends and is open Wednes- Challenge tially off the grid. day, Thursday and Friday. Abongile Klaas (Grade Organising this year’s mara- No municipal water will be Approximately 50 000 visi- 11) and Dwayne Pharo, thon had its own unique set of used at any of the OMTOM tors walk through the OM- who both participated in challenges in the face of the events, and water for Race TOM Expo’s doors over the the SASA National High severe drought and resultant Day has been sourced from course of three days every School Championships water crisis in Cape Town and the Newlands Spring with year and it’s also the only the Western Cape. an allocated and approved place where participants in in Potchefstroom last “Taking the lead from the dispensation from relevant the various OMTOM events weekend. City and Province’s consistent stakeholders, including the can collect their race num- Pharo, a Grade 9 pupil at messaging that Cape Town Department of Water and bers. Kingswood, ran 10.9 in the remains open for business, Sanitation. Expo visitors also get the 100m semi-final and won a while remaining cognisant of In addition to the existing opportunity to listen to expert the fact that the event makes refreshment stations along advice and meet high-profile silver medal in the final. a significant contribution to the route, the Ultra Marathon runners and OMTOM legends Klaas, a Grade 11 the Mother City in terms of will also have a number of at the Old Mutual Theatre of Kingswoodian, ran in job creation and charitable hydration pack refill stations Advice supported by the Sport the boys’ U17 100m, and fundraising, with an overall for self-sufficient athletes run- Science Institute of South Af- claimed a personal best economic impact of at least ning with hydration packs. rica (SSISA). R675-million, there was no Shower facilities have been For further information, 10.79. He however, failed doubt that the show had to go removed from the finish line, visit: http://www.grocotts. to get past the heats. on,” said Carol Vosloo, Gener- taps and fixed showers at UCT co.za/category/sport/ “I was quite sad that I did not make it to the next round but also could not be happier that I had KNOW THE SCORE run in such a prestigious event,” Klaas said after the Graeme Rugby Day: Lily White 28-0 Swallows Championships. The 20th edition of the Pam Golding Graeme Rugby Wanderers 12-25 Old Collegiates Added finals boy

Day took place over the past weekend. Here are the Pharo:“ The experience full results of the 1st XV matches that took place on Kingswood College Co-Ed Hockey was great, with a lot of the day: Festival: Kingswood College hosted their annual U13 Co-Ed great competition. Pearson High 34-19 Muir College hockey festival last weekend. Here are the full results “I now know where Dwayne Pharo (Middle) with two other athletes at the National Union High 17-14 Cambridge High of Kingswood’s matches: Champs. Photo: Supplied Brandwag High 43-27 Queen’s College I stand and what to work on; where I went Dale College 14-13 Nico Malan High Kingswood U13 (Girls): Selborne College 27-18 Marlow Agricultural KC vs Holy Cross lost 0-1 wrong and where I can continue his athletics a physiotherapist, St Andrew’s College 22-14 Hudson Park KC vs St George’s drew 0-0 build my strengths and at school, while still continuing his sports Kingswood College 13-22 Framesby High KC vs DSG drew 0-0 Graeme College 5-34 Grey High weaknesses.” chasing bigger dreams. career, through which he KC vs VP won 3-0 Klaas intends to Pharo’s goal is to become hopes to travel the world.

Human Rights Day Rugby: Kingswood U13 (Boys): The Oval played host to a number of rugby fixtures KC vs Holy Cross lost 0-3 on Wednesday 21 March. Here are the full list of KC vs Glenwood House drew 0-0 One Team, Changing Minds! #makingmoments results from the Human Rights day fixtures: KC vs St George’s lost 0-1 KC vs SAP 2 won 5-0 Please could “our hero” come and collect your gift from our offices: Mawas U/15 35-0 Nyaluza KC vs Glenwood House won 1-0 26 African Street Tel:046 622 2720 Mawas U/16 59-5 Nyaluza KC vs SAP 1 lost 0-2 Eastern 22-17 Winter Rose HIGHLIGHTS Top Swimmer Joshua Pamphilon of Graeme College took part in the Top 8 Gala in Port Elizabeth last week, winning several medals and races at the event. In addition 29 March 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 012 to won five gold medals and a bronze, Pamphilon also won the prestigious Victor Ludorum award at the gala.

Commonwealth Squad Nelson Mandela University’s Eloise Webb will represent South Africa in the women’s rugby sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in Australia from April 4. “One of my goals was just to grow as a player and learn as much as I possibly can. Every time you make the team to go to any tournament it is an achievement,” said Webb. See full story at: http://www. grocotts.co.za/category/sport/

Squash Invitational The SA Schools Closed Squash Tournament took place in Johannesburg last weekend, with DSG pupil Erin Powers taking part in the U14 division of the tournament. After facing up against the 2nd and 5th seeds, Powers finished in 7th overall, moving her up to 6th in the SA National age group rankings.

A speedy breakthrough run from Kingswood, past Hudson players who struggle to regain possession of the ball, allowing Kingwood to score. Surfing to PE Photo: Jacqueline Holloway The African continent’s most lucrative year of professional surfing will be launched in Port Elizabeth over the Easter weekend when competitors in EC’s finest at Graeme rugby day the Volkswagen Nelson Mandela Bay Surf Pro take to the surf By MATTHEW JENNINGS Andrew’s went into the lead for the tries. Kingswood bounced back after except over the poles as Grey’s Mat- at Pollock Beach on Friday. In t was a glorious day for Graeme’s time in the game, through a penalty a lot of attacking play to score their thew Easton put the team ahead, 3-0 annual rugby day which took place kick. Murray Wilson converted two first try of the day. Shortly after, Athi in the first 10 minutes. Soon after, addition to the PE leg, the WSL on Saturday 24 March. It marked very swift and well crafted tries, to Galada burst over the try line in the Grey scored two unconverted tries will have 13 other tournaments Ithe rugby day’s 20th year and it went take the final score to 22-14. Coach corner after a magnificent run and after a mountain of pressure was across Africa in 2018. down very successfully. After an ex- Andy Royle said post-match, “I am good team play. heaped on Graeme. Soon after, how- citing morning of fixtures, the three happy with the win and looking very With the score at 19-13, King- ever, Graeme’s Dylan Rielly put the Super Rugby local schools played throughout the forward to the upcoming season.” swood’s hope for a comeback vic- home side on the board which took All South African rugby teams afternoon. Kingswood kicked off against tory were dampened when Framesby the score to 13-5. Graeme’s hopes will see some intense action St Andrew’s got the action under- Framesby in the next match, com- converted a penalty, making the final grew as they started to build momen- over the Easter weekend. The ing off a strong 66-3 win against score 22-13. Jonathan Mallet, coach tum, but Grey stole the show as they way against Hudson Park High, who Sharks take on the Blues in really brought the game to SAC. For Muir College the previous weekend. of Kingswood 1st XV mentioned extended the lead through three con- the first few minutes, the action was Framesby pushed hard and heaped “struggling to execute what was verted tries. Grey saw the game out Auckland early on Saturday tight but Hudson broke the deadlock pressure on Kingswood early on as practiced against a good Framesby to a final score of 34-5. morning, while the Bulls host through a converted try. St Andrew’s they scored a converted try. Anele side” but is looking forward to the From the day throughout, it was the Stormers in a South African kept threatening and eventually Makongolo put Kingswood on the upcoming season. s great success and there is plenty derby on Saturday evening. The ChristianON RoebertEVERY went PASSENGER, over the line scoreboard SUV AND through 4X4 a penalty TYRE. kick. The main game of the day be- of enthusiasm in awaiting both the last match of the weekend sees to get SAC on the scoreboard,FrEE but it However Framesby extended their longed to Graeme College and Grey upcoming seasons of each team In the Lions host the Crusaders on was Hudson who kept the lead, 7-5 lead to 19-3 after breaking King- High. Grey, attacking hard, found no Grahamstown and also, the 2019 Easter Sunday. at the break. In the second half, St swood’s defense to score two quick way through a solid Graeme defence, Sport Graeme rugby day. S Diary ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE. SportS Diary SportS Diary ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.

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