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Duo explores meaning of home The NorthSouth Duo presents ‘To Moer and Gone’, a concert series exploring the question “What is home?” through music. The duo is an international partnership between Gqeberha-born saxophonist, Josie McClure, and Belgian accordionist, Kaat Vanhaverbeke. The performance takes place at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Gqeberha on 27 September, featuring existing works alongside new compositions from around the world. The two met during postgraduate studies at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. Both newcomers to the city, they bonded over a shared sense of displacement and began playing music together. ‘To Moer and Gone’ reflects on living far from home, building a life elsewhere and finding comfort in music. The programme ranges from Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances to Pedro Iturralde’s Suite Hellénique (2001) and Polish composer Mikołaj Majkusiak’s The Elements (2014). A new work by Angolan composer Glaucio Ngaca reimagines Angolan musical and linguistic traditions in a playful, dance-like style. South African contributions include new works by Jeremy Hart and Erin Potgieter. Tickets are available through Quicket. For more information, visit @northsouth_duo on Instagram. PHOTO: TIBOR SZILVESZTER

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Vehicle shortage leaves Flying Squad officers in the ﬁring line “beyond the call of duty” to protect residents despite the unit’s ongoing vehicle shortage. Cameron said he had personally witnessed the challenges facing the unit during an oversight visit and had subsequently sought to intervene to ensure it was adequately equipped. However, he said little appeared to have been done to resolve the longstanding shortage. “The unwillingness to find solutions to this challenge should not now be used as a tool to punish officers who refused to sit back and do nothing while criminality increases,” he said.

GQEBERHA Flying Squad officers who used their own vehicles to respond to crime could face an internal investigation — a move Parliament has described as “patently unacceptable” if confirmed. Ian Cameron, chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, said officers should not be punished for doing their jobs when they had not been provided with the necessary resources. “Officers should not be punished for attempting to fulfil their constitutional and professional responsibilities in circumstances where the necessary tools of trade have not been provided,” Cameron said. He said Flying Squad members had gone

ready highlighted during a parliamentary oversight visit to Nelson Mandela Bay in November 2025. At the time, the unit, which had previously had between 15 and 20 operational vehicles a day, was reportedly left with just one van. Other specialised units were also battling with limited resources. The Anti-Gang Unit had 110 personnel sharing four working vehicles, while the K9 Unit was operating with about half its former staff. Cameron said inadequate police vehicles remained a longstanding concern for the committee. “Vehicles are an essential tool that en-

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ables SAPS members to respond timeously to reported acts of crime,” he said. “If Flying Squad members do not have access to vehicles, they are inevitably hampered in their ability to effectively prevent and combat crime.” He urged SAPS management to prioritise providing the Gqeberha Flying Squad with sufficient operational vehicles rather than investigating officers who used their personal vehicles to respond to emergencies. “Instead of discouraging officers from going the extra mile to protect communities, SAPS management should ensure that they have the resources and support they need to perform their duties effectively,” Cameron said.

ANC faces candidate submission row ahead of elections NELSON Mandela Bay is set for a fiercely contested local government election, with 38 political parties putting forward candidates for proportional representation (PR) seats as uncertainty over the African National Congress (ANC) candidate submissions adds another layer of intrigue to the race. Among the 10 municipalities nationally with the highest number of parties contesting PR seats, Nelson Mandela Bay’s 38 parties put the metro on a par with Rustenburg and Capricorn District, while Polokwane also recorded 38. At the same time, the ANC’s candidate-list process has come under scrutiny in the Eastern Cape following allegations that some candidates were not submitted by the statutory deadline. IEC chief electoral officer, Sy Mamabolo, has rejected suggestions that the commission could reopen its nomination system to accommodate the ANC, stressing that no political party or independent candidate will

receive preferential treatment. According to the IEC, its online candidate nomination system remained operational until the 17:00 deadline on Friday, 28 August. Questions have been raised over ANC submissions in several Eastern Cape municipalities, including Ingquza Hill, Port St Johns, Walter Sisulu and Sundays River Valley. Eastern Cape ANC provincial secretary, Lulama Ngcukayitobi, has sought clarity from the party’s national leadership on the candidates submitted to the IEC, including a consolidated breakdown of ward and PR candidates for municipalities in the province. The ANC has maintained that the overwhelming majority of its candidates were successfully lodged by the deadline and attributed outstanding submissions to technical and administrative issues. Mamabolo, however, said the commission would not reopen the nomination system. Candidates whose details were captured on

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Georgiou mother and son granted bail in Kariega NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT “DANKIE Jesus” could be heard from the court benches on Monday, 31 August, as a family friend expressed relief after Yvette Georgiou and her son, George, were granted bail in the Kariega Magistrate’s Court. The pair remained composed throughout the proceedings and were each granted R500 bail. They face charges of malicious damage to property and trespassing following an alleged incident at a property in Langenhoven Street, Kariega, on 26 August. Yvette is the widow of the late Gqeberha businessman and second-hand car dealer, Philip Georgiou.

According to the charge sheet, Yvette and George are accused of unlawfully and intentionally damaging a motor gate valued at R5,000. The State alleges that they acted with common purpose to commit the offence. They are also accused of trespassing at the same property. Court documents state that neither accused has previous convictions. The pair first appeared in court on Thursday, 27 August and were remanded in custody pending verification of their residential address. The court heard that they were renting a guest house in Summerstrand. The owner confirmed in an affidavit that they were staying at the property. Satisfied that the pair had a fixed residential address, the court granted bail.

Their bail conditions include remaining at the Summerstrand property and not leaving Nelson Mandela Bay or Kariega for the duration of the court proceedings. They were also ordered not to make contact with the complainant. The case was postponed to 2 October for further investigation. WhoistheGeorgioufamily? The Georgiou name was once synonymous with luxury and ambition in Gqeberha. The late Philip and his wife, Yvette, built a sprawling business portfolio that spanned a second-hand car dealership in Fernglen, a boutique hotel and spa, and a limousine service operated under the banner of Georgiou International on Kragga

Invasive melaleuca plant threatens Gqeberha THE early detection and removal of invasive alien plants is one of the most important strategies available to conservation authorities. Once an invasive species becomes widespread, eradication can become extremely difficult, expensive and, in some cases, impossible. “Early detection and removal of invasive alien plants is one of the most important strategies available to us,” says Menzi Msizi Nxumalo, Assistant Manager at SANBI’s Eastern Cape Region. “Once an invasive species becomes widespread, eradication can become extremely difficult, expensive and, in some cases, impossible.” This is why the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) places considerable emphasis on identifying alien plants while populations are still small and localised. Recent observations of Melaleuca species in Gqeberha, including Melaleuca hypericifolia and Melaleuca linearis, are therefore cause for concern and warrant careful investigation, monitoring and, where appropriate, early control. Melaleuca is a genus of plants belonging to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, and is native primarily to Australia. Several species have been introduced to South Africa as ornamental plants because of their attractive foliage, flowers and distinctive bottlebrush-like inflorescences. While individual ornamental plants may appear harmless, some Melaleuca species have demonstrated the ability to escape cultivation, reproduce naturally and establish populations away from gardens. Research into introduced Melaleuca species in South Africa has found that several species have become naturalised or invasive, highlighting the importance of monitoring the genus. The genus is particularly relevant to South African conservation because several Melaleuca species are already recognised under the country's invasive species regulatory framework. M. hypericifolia is listed as Category 1a, while M. linearis is not currently listed under the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations. Category 1a species are subject to eradication, while species that are not listed may be considered for risk assessment to determine whether listing under the NEM: BA Alien and Invasive Species Regulations should be recommended. The apparent occurrence of these species in

Gqeberha is significant because the Eastern Cape has historically had far fewer recorded naturalised populations of these plants than the Western Cape. Melaleuca hypericifolia Melaleuca hypericifolia has been spotted in Gqeberha, and research indicates that it represents a high invasion risk in South Africa. Modelling has indicated that, if allowed to spread, suitable habitat for the species could potentially extend across a substantial proportion of South Africa. It is therefore recommended that M. hypericifolia remains an eradication target at known invasive sites, reinforcing the importance of early detection and rapid response. Melaleuca linearis Melaleuca linearis, sometimes associated with the common name “stiff bottlebrush”, is another Australian species that has been spotted in Gqeberha. The species can grow in both relatively dry and waterlogged environments, increasing the range of habitats in which it could potentially establish. A risk assessment of this species is necessary to better understand its potential impacts and to inform appropriate management measures. Why early detection matters The most encouraging aspect of discovering small populations is that there may still be an opportunity to eradicate them. SANBI’s invasive alien plant programmes recognise the importance of targeting localised populations before they reach their full invasive potential. The difference between removing a handful of young plants and attempting to clear hundreds or thousands of mature, seed-producing shrubs can be enormous. Early intervention therefore represents not only an ecological investment, but also a financial one. A call for public awareness The appearance of invasive Melaleuca populations is a reminder that invasive species management is not solely the responsibility of conservation agencies. “Invasive-species management is not solely the responsibility of conservation agencies,” says Nxumalo. “Members of the public can

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Kamma Road. Their Kragga Kamma Road property was developed into a hotel and wedding venue complex, which later became the centre of a legal battle with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality over structures built without approved building plans. In July 2015, the Port Elizabeth High Court ordered the Georgious to demolish structures deemed unlawful. The family’s subsequent legal challenges, including an appeal to the Constitutional Court, were unsuccessful. In 2021, Yvette Georgiou was sequestrated after a High Court application relating to debts of more than R35.4 million. Three properties on Kragga Kamma Road were subsequently sold at public auction in 2022 for R6.37 million.

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play an important role by learning to recognise invasive alien plants and reporting suspicious populations, rather than removing potentially important specimens without first recording their location.” He adds that people should avoid planting species that are legally restricted or recognised as invasive. South Africa’s regulatory framework places specific restrictions on listed invasive plants, particularly Category 1a species. Garden centres, landscapers and property owners also have an important role to play by ensuring that ornamental planting does not become a pathway for invasive species to spread into surrounding natural areas. An opportunity rather than a crisis The discovery of Melaleuca populations in Gqeberha should be taken seriously, but it should also be viewed as an opportunity. “The discovery of these populations should be taken

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seriously, but it is also an opportunity,” says Nxumalo. “If they are still small and localised, we may have a chance to prevent them from following the trajectory seen elsewhere in South Africa.” Experience with M. hypericifolia shows that sustained eradication efforts can reduce reproductive populations. Gqeberha is surrounded by valuable coastal ecosystems and indigenous vegetation. Preventing another invasive plant from becoming established is considerably easier than trying to reverse an invasion after it has spread across the landscape. “When it comes to invasive alien plants, early action is one of the most powerful conservation tools available,” says Nxumalo.

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Coding and literacy emerge as key training needs for teachers CODING and robotics, phonics, reading and assessment are among the areas Eastern Cape teachers say they need more support with, according to feedback from more than 2,000 educators. The findings, gathered by Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) during teacher-development workshops, show that educators are grappling with a classroom that increasingly demands both digital skills and strong literacy foundations. Teachers from three Gqeberha schools — Rowallan Park, Kinkelbos Primary and Ezra Primary School — also took part in the workshops, providing a local perspective on the professional development needs identified by educators. Coding and robotics emerged as the most requested topic among teachers who took part in the workshops, followed by phonics. Physical education, measurement, music and assessment also featured strongly, highlighting that teachers are looking for support across a broad range of subjects rather than focusing on one area of the curriculum. The demand for coding and robotics points to a growing need for teachers to develop confidence in digital skills, while the strong interest in phonics and reading reflects the continuing importance of literacy in the early stages of learning. Better assessment can also help teachers identify learning gaps earlier and adjust their teaching to meet learners’ needs. For teachers working in schools with limited equipment, coding and robotics training can provide ways to introduce digital thinking within the resources available to them. “Teachers are telling us what would help in their classrooms,” said Zimkhitha Gamedala, Oxford's Eastern Cape Provincial Manager.“When support responds to those realities, teachers can apply it immediately and learners experience more consistent, confident teaching.” However, professional development is not always easy to access in a province as geographically spread out as the Eastern Cape. The Department of Basic Education’s School Realities 2025 report shows that roughly one in five of South Africa’s ordi-

Coding and robotics emerged as the most requested topic among teachers who took part in the Oxford workshops. nary schools is in the Eastern Cape. The province’s large number of smaller and remote schools can make regular face-to-face development more difficult, increasing the value of flexible training and resources that teachers can use in their classrooms. A separate Oxford survey found that teachers’ preferences for training delivery were closely divided. While 53% preferred online workshops, 47% favoured face-to-face sessions. Almost half of respondents also preferred two-hour sessions and downloadable resources. The findings suggest that professional development needs to be practical and

flexible enough to fit around teachers’ classroom responsibilities. Turning training into classroom practice Shorter online and regional sessions, curriculum-aligned resources and follow-up guidance could help make professional development more useful beyond a single workshop. For teachers in remote schools, flexible support could also help reduce professional isolation and allow practical teaching methods to reach classrooms beyond major centres. The feedback gives districts, training providers, publishers and school leaders a clearer indication of the areas teachers

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believe require attention. OUPSA’s teacher-development workshops are one example of an approach that combines training with curriculum-aligned resources and flexible delivery options. “Every response helps us develop content that is relevant to classroom realities,” Gamedala said. “When teachers leave with something useful, professional development becomes part of classroom practice rather than a once-off event.” Teachers and school leaders can find information about upcoming Oxford workshops at Oxford University Press South Africa workshops.

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A different kind of airport patrol NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT WHILE passengers watch the departure board and pilots prepare for take-off, another set of eyes is scanning the runway — looking for birds, snakes and anything else that could wander into the path of an aircraft. For Senior Wildlife Officer at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (CDSIA), Salinda Xasa, it is a daily balancing act between protecting animals and keeping passengers and aircraft safe. Her working day starts at 07:30 and only ends at 19:30. “On a regular day I get to work and do a runway and wildlife control inspection before landing and departing air traffic,” Xasa explained. She then checks the occurrence book for any bird-strike incidents reported during the previous night before getting on with the day’s wildlife control duties. Once a week, Xasa conducts a bird count around the airport’s perimeter fence, runways and taxiways, recording the species spotted, their numbers, age and activity. The information contributes to trend data that helps the airport understand and manage its wildlife risks. Her job also takes her into airside safety meetings, stakeholder engagements and bird and wildlife committee meetings, while some days involve responding to calls about animals such as dogs, wild cats and snakes. But whatever else is on her schedule, one task is guaranteed. “I guarantee you that you will see me doing a wildlife control inspection every day when I am on duty,” she said. And the wildlife she encounters is not always harmless or easy to move along. Hadeda ibises, Egyptian geese, black-headed herons and pied crows are among the birds she encounters regularly, while summer brings large numbers of barn swallows to the taxiways and runways.

Salinda Xasa is a Senior Wildlife Officer at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (CDSIA) in Gqeberha. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Rainy weather can also bring gulls onto the airfield, while puff adders — the most common snake she encounters at CDSIA — can sometimes be seen crossing the runway. Birds such as hadedas, geese, crows and herons are considered high-risk species because their size means a bird strike can cause significant damage to an aircraft. When birds gather on the runway, Xasa uses methods such as sirens, bird screamers and bangers to safely move them away.

“On a sunny day, I also respond to puff adders spotted crossing the runway from North to the South of the airfield,” she said. The snakes are captured using specialised snake-handling equipment and relocated further away from the runways within the airport airfield, in accordance with company policy. “No wildlife is harmed in all these activities,” Xasa said. Dogs that enter the airside area are also safely captured and released through designated gates, while devices such as Eagle’s Eye are used at some airside buildings to deter birds. One particularly challenging day came during a rainy winter morning when approximately 40 gulls and nearly 20 pied crows were gathered from the runway threshold to the touchdown zone. Xasa repeatedly chased the birds away and used a bird banger to scare them off, only for them to return as the rain continued.

Despite the stressful conditions, there was no bird strike reported that day. Perhaps the most unusual visitor she has encountered, however, was not a bird at all. During wildfires in June 2019, Xasa spotted a rock monitor lizard (Varanus albiguralis) crossing the runway. “It was such an unexpected animal; everybody was shocked,” she recalled. The team searched for the lizard afterwards but never saw it again. Xasa has spent more than seven years working in aviation wildlife management, a career she never expected to pursue. She says working for Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has been one of the most significant parts of her professional journey. “I had never imagined I would work at an airport, let alone do something I am passionate about,” she said. “I always thought I would work in a nature reserve. This has been an experience.” Her work has also been recognised through six consecutive years of zero audit findings from the Civil Aviation Authority. For Xasa, the achievement reflects not only her own work, but the contribution of the entire Bird and Wildlife unit and the wider airport team. She credits the auditors for their willingness to share knowledge and offer constructive advice, while emphasising the importance of being willing to learn. “What you have been advised to do or apply in your fieldwork — implement, document and repeat until you get the preferred results,” she said. For young women considering careers in aviation, wildlife management or conservation, Xasa’s message is simple: go for it. Her own journey began with advice from her university Ecology professor, who encouraged students to volunteer at nearby nature reserves to gain experience. “I took the advice and ran with it. It has brought me here, to this moment,” she said. “You can do it too; more girls are needed in this industry.” And for the girl from Ngcobo who once dreamed of working in a nature reserve, the airport has become an unexpected place to build a career doing what she loves. “If you put your heart and mind to it, you can be it,” Xasa said. “Study hard, and the world is yours.”

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Tamim Alam, Grey College, Bloemfontein.

Nana Amoah, Bloemfontein High School.

Francois Cilliers, Grey College, Bloemfontein.

Danelle Conradie, Hoërskool Hartswater.

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Sumari Eksteen, Witteberg High School, Bethlehem.

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Nieke Matthee, Hoërskool Sentraal, Bloemfontein.

Gloria Nkosana, Lawson Brown High School, Gqeberha.

Inke Rademeyer, Hoër Meisieskool Oranje, Bloemfontein.

Jana Ross, Hoërskool Hennenman.

Lienka Stevens, Eunice High School, Bloemfontein.

Stephan Uys, Witteberg High School, Bethlehem.

Emri van Zyl, Hoërskool Transvalia, Vanderbijlpark.

Zané Wessels, Witteberg High School, Bethlehem.

Aidan Britz, Hoërskool Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein.

Lené de Kock, Langenhoven-Gimnasium, Oudtshoorn.

Kristen Engelbrecht, Hoërskool Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein.

Juliette Schoeman, Hoër Meisieskool Oranje, Bloemfontein.

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Xavier Branco, Grey College, Bloemfontein.

Nigella Siebert, Goudveld-Hoërskool, Welkom.

Melani Slabbert, Hoërskool Jim Fouché, Bloemfontein.

Lisa Steyn, Hoërskool Sentraal, Bloemfontein.

Mari Truter, Hoërskool Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein.

Nestine van Rooyen, Hoër Meisieskool Oranje, Bloemfontein.

Linda van Wyk, Hoërskool Durbanville.

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DIARY | DAGBOEK Diabetes Wellness Meeting (PE Branch): A meeting will be held at the Caritas Service Centre, West Street, Newton Park on Wednesday, 9 September, at 19:15 for 19:30. Dr Eddelene Bouwer and Hans Brits will be the speakers. Contact Martin/Elizabeth on 082 579 9059 or 041 367 2810. Walk for Support: Dress up in your brightest colours to show support for cancer survivors and fighters on 12 September. Registration is at 06:00. The walk starts at 07:00. Entry is R80. Medals for the first 100 entries. Enter online via Quicket. Walk-ins are also welcome. Zumba for CANSA: Join the fun on 12 September at Londt Park Sports Club in Ralston Road. Registration is at 09:30. Zumba starts at 10:00. Entry is R150. The first 100 entries get a goodie bag. Enter online via Quickets. Walk-ins are also welcome. Contact Penny Olwage on 082 459 3387, Teresa Drake on 061 499 0776 or Marius de Vries on 083 481 7404. Market Day/Boot Sale: St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, will have their monthly event on Saturday, 12 September, from 09:00 to 13:00. Stall vendors set up from 08:00. Stall rental for sellers is R50. Eats, refreshments, fruit and veg, clothes, bric-a-brac and toys will be sold. Entertainment and music by Flippie Kapp. Contact Deirdre on 076 067 8019 to reserve space. Boot Sale: The Forest Hill community will have a boot sale at Clover Crescent, Forest Hill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) on 13 September and 20 September, from 07:00 to 12:30. For more info, contact Ian on 081 468 5077. Gqeberha Legends Festival - Heritage Alive: Don’t miss the musical talent at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 19 September. A line-up of acclaimed performers and local talent will bring a blend of live Jazz, R&B, Soul, Pop, Motown, Afro Jazz and indigenous South African music to one stage. Featured artists include Micayla Lee, After 7, Chapter Three, Creshwell October, Neli Chitha and more. Doors open at 17:00. The show starts at 18:00.Tickets from R150 are available online at Webtickets or through the Sun International website. Roots, Rides and Rhythm Heritage Festival: Don’t miss the festival on 24 September (Heritage Day) from 09:00 at the Fairview Indoor Sports Centre, Willow Road, Fairview. The event is a fundraising initiative in support of Hands of Care NPO and will include live entertainment, music, vehicles, cultural activities, food vendors, family entertainment and various attractions. The main artist for the festival is Loufi. Daytime entry is free. Entry to the main event is R150 per person. TheSoil-HeritageFestival: Don’t miss the Afro-pop show with The Soil on 26 September at Boardwalk ICC at 19:00. Tickets from R250 are available from Webtickets. LoerieNartjiefees:Kom vir die gees en vermaak na die jaarlikse Loerie Nartjiefees op 26 September op Loerie.Daar sal 'n lekker groot verskeidenheid kosstalletjies wees.Hierdie jaar se kunstenaars is Irene-Louise van Wyk, Mario Plaashond, Ruan van der Kuil en Jan Jan Jan, terwyl die seremoniemeester Gertjie ‘Ou Buddy Ou Pjel’ de Jager is. Toegang is R150 per volwassene en R50 vir skoliere. Kaartjies is aanlyn op Quicket of by die hek beskikbaar. Kaartfasiliteite sal ook beskikbaar wees. Vir navrae, besoek www.nartjiefees.co.za of kontak admin@nartjiefees.co.za of 073 480 9523. Re-Seconds Spring Market: Calling all collectors, treasure hunters and those looking for unique items to the Re-Seconds Spring Market at the Walmer Town Hall, Main Road on Sunday, 27 September, from 09:00 to 14:00. There will

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be thrift clothing, toys, Tupperware, jewellery, pet treats, hair accessories, home decor, vintage, fresh fruit and veg, as well as plenty of food and coffee. Entry is free. For more info or to book a stall,contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@ gmail.com. Patensie Plaasbasaar: Die NG Kerk Gamtoosvallei-Oos se gewilde jaarlikse plaasbasaar sal op Saterdag, 10 Oktober by Endulini se pakhuis, 3,5km wes van Patensie, plaasvind. Dit vind plaas vanaf 08:00 en dan terwyl voorraad hou. Daar sal plaasontbyt, vleis, groente en vrugte, teetuin, deli en kosstalletjies wees om van te kies en keur, sowel as pret vir die kinders.Kaartfasiliteite sal beskikbaar wees.Toegang is gratis. Parkering is veilig. Vir meer inligting, kontak Kevin van Rooyen by 082 463 5143 of Louwrens Bezuidenhout by 082 551 7879. Cash Bingo: Will be held on 31 October at the West End Community Centre (Small Hall) at 14:00. The cost is R150 for two playing cards. Refreshments will be sold. WhatsApp 073 375 7405 for tickets. Tjaart van der Walt Golf Day: The school in Algoa Park will host a golf day fundraiser on Friday, 20 November, at the PE Golf Course (The Hill). Play in IPS format. Sponsor a green or tee box for R1,500. Enter for R2,000 (4 Ball + Halfway house), R4,000 (Tee Box 1, 10, 12, 14 + 4 Ball + Halfway house) or R3,000 (Tee Box + 4 Ball + Halfway house or Green + 4 Ball + Halfway house). Contact Linda on 083 461 4636. Gqeberha Central Men's Shed: They meet every Monday from 10:30 to 12:00 at Caritas, 16 West Street, Newton Park (between Tiger Wheel and Newton Park Spar). A men’s shed is a space where men can relax, get together to talk, work together, have a cup of coffee and create friends. All ages are welcome. WhatsApp Willie on 071 142 3771. Caritas Service Centre: They welcome senior citizens to become members. Meals are available on order daily. The tearoom is open every second Friday of the month. Trigym, Pilates and line dancing ﬁtness sessions are held Mondays to Thursdays. A blood pressure clinic is available monthly. The centre also provides a library,arts and crafts,canasta,knitting groups and social outings. The hall at 16 West Street, Newton Park is also available for weddings and parties. Contact 066 111 2497, Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 12:30. RELIGIOUS: Healing and Deliverance Meeting: The next meeting will take place on Saturday, 12 September, at 10:00 in Hall 4 of the Word of Faith Christian Centre on the corner of William Moffett Expressway and Lilly Street, Mangold Park. All are welcome, free of charge. City Lights Church: This family-style, Bible-based church is affiliated with the Advance Group of churches. They meet every Sunday at 09:30 at The EP Badminton Hall at the end of Alan Drive, Walmer Downs. WhatsApp Dave at 084 999 9197 for info. Hi’s Place Developing Centre: A church and healing service is held every Sunday at 09:00. All are welcome. Drive from Gqeberha on Old Cape Road, 1,6 km past the Wedgewood Golf Course entrance, and enter through the gate of Sovereign Foods. Contact Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294. Send Diary entries to peexpress@novusmedia.co.za by Thursday at 16:00. (English or Afrikaans)

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ERF/ERVEN: 3553 North End PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 3553 Motor Lane, Sydenham APPLICANT : De Bruyns Consultants Pty Ltd ON BEHALF OF: Golden Nest Assets (Pty)Ltd Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for: 1. Application for Rezoning erf 3553 North End from “Single Residential Zone 1” to “General Residential Zone 3” to permit Flats 2. Relaxation of the parking requirements from 22 parking bays to 18 parking bays 3. Relaxation of lateral building line on erf 3552 North End from 5m to 3m The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant. Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & Objections Form in the SPLUMA Bylaw, with clear reasons in respect of the proposal to the following: (1)

The Applicant, De Bruyns Consultants (Pty) Ltd P.O.Box 10653, Linton Grange 6025, 064 7513270 or via email Monique@debruynsconsultants.co.za

and a copy sent to (2)

The Executive Director: Human Settlements, P O Box 9, Port Elizabeth 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za

on or before 22nd of October 2026 Persons with disabilitiesnd who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2 Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, Tel No. 041 506 1813. A person who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notiﬁed if a hearing is to be held in respect of the application.

PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR: ERF/ERVEN: 2924 SUMMERSTRAND PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 16 IVANA DRIVE, SUMMERSTRAND APPLICANT: UYILO PROPERTY SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF: LO TAM PROPERTY HOLDINGS CC Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for: 1. Departure from the open space requirements in terms of section 71.8 of the NMBMM Land Use scheme. The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant or viewed on the 2nd Floor, Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth. Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & Objections Form in the SPLUM Bylaw, with clear reasons in respect of the proposal to the following: (1) The Applicant, bongani@uyilopropertysolutions.net and a copy sent to (2) The Executive Director: Human Settlements, PO Box 9, Gqeberha, 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za on or before 23 October 2026 – 30+ Working Days. Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 3rd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, Tel No. 041 506 1813. A person who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notiﬁed if a hearing is to be held in respect of the application. (Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.

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CORRECTION NOTICE PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR: ERF/ERVEN: 320, MILL PARK PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 10 COLLEGE DRIVE APPLICANT: TEDDIE H. BOUW ON BEHALF OF MR C & MRS A BROWN The initial notice was placed on 25 March 2026 to 13 May 2026 Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:

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PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR: PORTION 61 OF FARM KRAGGA KAMMA NO 23, GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH). PHYSICAL ADDRESS: BUTTERFIELD ROAD. APPLICANT: ETIENNE TERBLANCHE FROM WARREN PETTERSON PLANNING ON BEHALF OF TREVOR MASTERS. Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:

1. the removal of conditions C.(2) and C.(3) contained in the Title Deed No. T54876/2012 applicable to Erf 320, Mill Park in terms of Section 47 of the SPLUMA;

special consent with a permanent height departure to allow for the continues use of a freestanding cellular communications base station

The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant via email teddieb45@gmail.com

The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant.

Members of the public are invited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using the Comments & Objections Form in the SPLUM Bylaw, with clear reasons in respect of the proposal to the following:

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(1) The Applicant, 188 Cradock Street, Graaﬀ Reinet, 6280, Tel: 072 286 6884 & email: etienne@wpplanning.co.za

The Applicant, Teddie Bouw residing at 45 Bob Price Street Hillside, cell 082 2198, email teddieb45@gmail.com

and a copy sent to (2)

The Executive Director: Human Settlements, PO Box 9, Gqeberha, 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za

Members of the public are invited to provide comments from the day of this correction notice, closing on 23 October 2026. Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, Tel No. 041-5061813.

and a copy sent to (2) The Executive Director: Human Settlements, P O Box 9, Gqeberha, 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za on or before 30 October 2026. Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 3rd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, Tel No. 041 506 1813.

A person who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notiﬁed if a hearing is to be held in respect of the application.

Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.

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PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR: ERF/ERVEN:

8646 & 2633 & 1850 WALMER PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ALBERT ROAD, WALMER APPLICANT: ATELJEE ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF: HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:

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PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR: ERF/ERVEN: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: APPLICANT: ON BEHALF OF:

172 SUMMERSTRAND NR8 ON 9TH AVENUE SUMMERSTRAND ATELJEE ARCHITECTS SIPHELO & LUMKA QWESHA

Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:

Enter as many times as you like.

The CONSOLIDATION of Erf/Erven 8646 with ERF 2633 with ERF 1850 WALMER and the REZONING of the consolidated property to COMMUNITY ZONE 1.

the removal of conditions C. 1 - 3 & D. a - d contained in the Title Deed No. T10624/2022. applicable to Erf 172 SUMMERSTRAND in terms of Section 47 of the SPLUMA;

One lucky winner will be announced at the end of September.

The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant via email janell@ateljeearchitects.co.za.

The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant via emailjanell@ateljeearchitects.co.za.

The Applicant, Ateljee Architects at 158 Fordyce Road, Walmer, Gqeberha E – mail: janell@ateljeearchitects.co.za

(1) The Applicant, Ateljee Architects at 158 Fordyce Road, Walmer, Gqeberha E – mail: janell@ateljeearchitects.co.za

and a copy sent to (2)

Scan the QR code, answer the questions and stand a chance to win. SAMXXX-PX090926 SAMXXX-QK070726

and a copy sent to

The Executive Director: Human Settlements, PO Box 9, Gqeberha, 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za

(2) The Executive Director: Human Settlements, PO Box 9, Gqeberha, 6000; c/o e-mail awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za

on or before 21 October 2026 – 30 Working Days

on or before 21 October 2026 – 30 Working Days.

Persons with disabilities who are not able to email may contact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, Tel No. 041 506 1813.

A person who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notiﬁed if a hearing is to be held in respect of the application.

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ACVV (DESPATCH) is requesting anyone with information with regards to the whereabouts of the biological father of a female child with DOB 02.08.2018 The Department of The mother is deceased. Social Development, The father is known as Bethelsdorp CDC is Mthobeli Roqo, allegedly requesting anyone with residing in New Brighton, the information Gqeberha. The Social regarding the Worker, Mrs. W. whereabouts of the Laubscher, at ACVV biological father of a Despatch can be contacted male child who was born at 041 9331792, or 079 086 on the 09-12-2012 in 5664, or at our offices at Booysens Park, Gqeberha Nuweplein Street, to contact the Social Despatch, during office Worker Miss. S. hours (7:30 –16:00). Xabendlini at 0646037190 during CMR P.E. office hours from is requesting anyone with 8:00am-16:30pm. information regarding the whereabouts of Marcell PERSONAL Fourie, the alleged father SERVICES of a male child born 1400 1-7-2015 to contact the social worker, Mr. C. Skut at 041-4843554 between WANTED 8H00 and 16H00. The 1485 biological mother, Chantal Schoeman is deceased. . WE BUY & SELL Quality 2nd hand CMR P.E. Clothing- Direct is requesting anyone with importers of bales of information regarding the coats Contact whereabouts of the Charmaine or Babalwa biological father of twin 041 585 9045 boys born 16-8-2013 to contact the social worker, Mr. C. Skut at VEHICLES 041-4843554 between 8H00 and 16H00. The biological father's identity is unknown and the VEHICLES biological mother, Ms. WANTED TO BUY Ndileka Ndlabulala is 3075 deceased. . CARS / BAKKIES / CMR PE SCOOTERS is requesting anyone with Wanted in any condition information regarding the Reliable honest service whereabouts of the 082 722 6183 biological mother, Rulinda Rosina Hess and the biological father, Frederick Donald Hess to contact to social worker, Mrs. B. van Aswegen at 041-4843554 during office hours. They are the biological parents of two female children born on 11-9-2013 and 10-5-2015. 1@(:!'*)!35 3$ *5 *11:!'*)!35 !5 )%-7+ 3$ +%')!35 A. 3$ )"% 5%:+35 7*5&%:* (*< 7%)-313:!)*5 7@5!'!1*:!)< +1*)!*: 1:*55!5# *5& :*5& @+% 7*5*#%7%5) (<0:*?4 ;8;> $3-6 %-$ 1"<+!'*: *&&-%++ *11:!'*5) 35 (%"*:$ 3$

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LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer NumberT44305 /2002CTN passed by THE EXECUTRIX IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE VERONICA CAROLINE SUTTON (NO. 2325/2001/3) in favour of EDWARD GRAHAM HARRIS, Born on 2 June 1952, Married out of community of property and RODNEY PETER COOK, Identity Number 450328 5072 10 3, Married out of community of property, carrying on business in partnership as Clarkson Machine Tools, in respect of ERF 3070 KORSTEN, IN THE NELSON M A N D E L A B A Y METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF PORT ELIZABETH, PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN CAPE, IN EXTENT: 496 (FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX) SQUARE METERS which has been lost or destroyed. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at Qonce within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. DATED at PORT ELIZABETH on this the 9th day of September 2026.

EDWARD GRAHAM HARRIS RODNEY PETER COOK GOLDBERG & DE VILLIERS INC 13 BIRD STREET, CENTRAL, PORT ELIZABETH gvr@goldlaw.co.za 041 501 9850

ASPEN FORM JJJ LOST OR DESTROYED DEED (Form JJJ added by GNR. 62 of 25 January 1970) Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Notaria Deed of Cession No. SK5126/1997 passed by TRANSNET LIMITED, registration no. 90/ 00900/06 in favour of DEREK HUMPHREYS, Identity No. 6906145046084, unmarried, in respect of certain An Exclusive Use Area described as PARKING BAY NO. P15 measuring 12 (Twelve) square metres, being as such part of the common property, comprising the land and the scheme known as ASPEN in respect of the land and building or buildings situate at HUMEWOOD, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PORT ELIZABETH, as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No. SS 295/1997 which title deed has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deed at Eastern Cape: Qonce within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at PORT ELIZABETH on XX day of XXXXXXXXX XXXX. Applicant: VAN RENSBURG EXECUTORS & ATTORNEYS INC 23 Kolbe Crescent Summerstrand Port Elizabeth Tel. 01000 60 600 E-mail. Convey@ algoalaw.co.za Ref. DEREK HUMPHREYS

LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68(1) of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T49985/2003CTN passed by THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY to CHRISTINA ELLEN BRANER Identity Number 201215 0046 01 2 Widow of property in respect of ERF 4955 KORSTEN In the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality Division of Port Elizabeth province of the Eastern Cape which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds: Eastern Cape at Qonce within two weeks from the date of this publication of this notice. Dated at Port Elizabeth this 27 day of July 2026 Applicant: W.Langson and Associates INC UNIT 3, 44 2nd Avenue Alexander Square Newton Park Port Elizabeth, 6045 0413642997

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LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer No ST16797/2000 passed by Christopher Neil Huntly, Identity Number 630918 5048 08 8, and Rebecca Huntley, Identity Number 700415 0375 08 2, Married in Community of property to each other, in favour of The Trustees for the time being of N K Nathoo Family Trust, Registration Number IT646 /1999, in respect of A Unit consisting of (a) Section No. 120 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No SS34/1977 (23/1976) in the scheme known as LELANE in respect of the land and building or buildings situated at HUMEWOOD, in the Municipality of Port Elizabeth, of which section the floor area, according to the said sectional plan is 41 (Forty One) square metres in extent and (b) An undivided share in the common property in the scheme apportioned to the said section in accordance with the participation quota as endorsed on the said sectional plan. which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at 113 Alexandra Rd, Qonce, 5601, Eastern Cape within two weeks from the date of the publication notice. Dated at Bellville this 20 day of August 2026. Applicant: MALHERBE TUBB FAURE INC ATTORNEYS Ref: Michelle Zaaiman /K02854MZ Email address: michellez@mhilaw.co.za Contact number: 021 910 8410

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Cilliers chosen to lead EP tenpin THE EP Tenpin Bowling Association (EPTBA) held a Special General Meeting recently where national seniors bowler Leon Cilliers was elected president and Tenpin Bowling Association of SA (TBASA) secretary general Garreth Hechter as vice-president. The committee is Leon Cilliers (president), Garreth Hechter

(vice-president), Roxanne Hechter (secretary), Abrie Steenkamp (treasurer), Gordon Bessinger (bowlers’ representative), Shaun Heidemann (tournament director) and Carol Dorfling (executive member). Three teams have been selected to represent the Eastern Province at the interprovincial tournament which will be hosted at Baywest Mall’s Nitro Park from 14 to 21 No-

Westview learners dazzle at pageant Westview School had their annual Mr & Miss Westview show on 25 August. Asange Hlahleni was crowned Miss Westview 2026, with 1st Princess, Jaendre Dolph, and 2nd Princess, Raylynne Alexander. Mr Westview 2026 is Nimai Geel, the 1st Prince is Liewellyn Songwiqi, and the 2nd Prince is Edmonton Barendse. At the back, from left, are Edmonton Barendse and Liewellyn Songwiqi. In front, from left, are Asange Hlahleni (Miss Westview 2026), Raylynne Alexander and Nimai Geel (Mr Westview 2026). PHOTO: LIEZL ROODT

vember. • Gold: Garreth Hechter (captain), Wayne Jones, Roxanne Hechter, Shaun Heidemann, Gordon Bessinger, Philip Fourie. • Seniors: Leon Cilliers (captain), Phelele Booi, Gerrie du Preez, Paul de Villiers, Storm van Tonder, Celia Blignault. • Silver: Werner Groenewald (captain), Kaylee Hechter, Paul de Klerk, Leandre Cilliers, Stefan Cilliers, Keenan Greeff.

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Karateka kry OP-kleure by KSA-geleentheid P/C

Lede van Eagles Karate het die Oos-Kaap vanaf 21 tot 23 Augustus by die Karate South Africa League One verteenwoordig en met trots OP-kleure verwerf. Die medalje wenners is, van links, Kaleb Venter (Kumite - Goud), Truth Muvungani (Kata Goud, Kumite - Silwer), Aiden Haefele (Kumite - Brons), Lané Strydom (Kumite - Brons), Kayla Marais (Kumite - Brons), Dihan Leonard (Kumite - Brons), Willie Cloete (Kumite - Silwer), Kaylee Jonker (Kumite - Silwer), Cayla Strydom (Kumite - Brons) en Kai Bosch (Kumite - Brons). FOTO’S: ANNELIE JONKER PHOTOGRAPHY

Die OP-verteenwoordigers. Agter van links is Dylan Gouws, Dihan Leonard, Sensei Shaun Gough (Instrukteur), Willie Cloete, Kaylee Jonker en Cayla Strydom. In die middel van links is Kaleb Venter, Truth Muvungani, Lihan Roberts, Rowan van der Merwe, Kai Bosch, Lané Strydom, Kayla Marais. Voor van links is Miané Roberts, Aiden Haefele en Daniël Bosch.

9 September 2026

Sports news, results, upcoming ﬁxtures SELBY MADIKANE PEEFA MYDF Hollywoodbets defending champions lose last group stage game Mighty Warriors FC lost 4-3 to the desperate Peace Lovers FC in their last Port Elizabeth East Football Association (PEEFA) Mwalimu Youth Development Foundation (MYDF) Hollywoodbets group stage game at Veeplaas Astro Turf Stadium on Saturday. Other PEEFA MYDF Hollywoodbets results: DoxaAcademyFC2-2drawwithRisingStarsFC Golden Stars FC 2-2 draw with Forresters FC Real Lions FC 1-0 Young Aces FC Blackburn FC 1-4 United Eleven Brothers FC Mighty Birds FC 3-2 Harambee Stars FC Crusaders FC 0-2 United Brothers FC Young Teenagers FC 1-1 KwaDwesi Tigers FC Hillside United FC 4-3 Real Aces FC Mwalimu All Stars FC 6 -2 Multi Stars FC

Young Bucks FC Masters chase leaders Veeplaas side Young Bucks FC Masters look forward to overtaking the Nelson Mandela Bay Masters & Legends (NMB ML) League log leaders, Sparks Masters. Happydale Special School: Young Bucks FC Masters registered a 3-1 triumph against AmaUnits Masters. Zwide Masters settled for a goalless draw against Chatty Masters. Shining Stars FC Grounds: Brothers of Peace Masters snatched a 6-1 victory over Port Elizabeth All Stars Masters.Chathaza All Stars Masters edged out Joe Slovo Masters 1-0. Motherwell NU 6 Community Grounds: Villagers Masters went down 4-2 to Eleven Attackers Masters. Sparks Masters cruised to a 3-1 win over Walmer United Masters. Dana 2 Field: Uitenhage Masters secured a 5-2 win over Soweto Masters. Uitenhage Legends lost 3-2 against Young Pirates FC Masters. VW People’s Pavilion Stadium: Barcelona Masters accumulated a 3-0 win over Walmer Masters. VW Masters claimed a 3-1 victory over Algoa Bus Company Masters. Khayelitsha Masters played to a 1-1 draw against Bay Masters. Funimfundo Primary School: Veeplaas Masters lost 2-1 to Uncedo Taxi Service Association. Motherwell NU 8 Community Grounds: Zinyoka Bay Tigers Masters succumbed 4-2 to Motherwell All Stars Masters. Highbury FC trumps Upington City FC Motherwell Academy FC former central defender, Lulama Maqoko, scored an all-important away goal when Highbury FC defeated Upington City FC 1-0 at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium in Upington on Saturday. As the game was nearly over, Motherwell star, Maqoko, scored the only goal that guided the Nelson Mandela Bay side to a hard-fought 1-0 win.

Currently, Highbury are ranked in second position on the log table. Other results: MagesiFC3-1LeicesterfordCity RealNativesFC1-0MidlandsWanderersFC HopeFC1-0NWUFC UniversityofPretoria2-0VendaFC CapeTownCityFC2-1HungryLionsFC GomoraUnited1-0BeesFC Motsepe Foundation upcoming ﬁxtures:

Saturday, 12 September at 15:00: • LerumoLionsFC–RealNativeFCatUJSowe-

toCampusStadium • Midlands Wanderers FC – NWU FC at Sugar RayXuluStadium • University of Pretoria FC – Orbit College FC at TuksStadium • VendaFC–UpingtonCityFCatThohoyandou Stadium • Gomora United FC – Leicesterford City FC at MalamuleleStadium • HungryLionsFC–TheBeesFCatMxolisiDicky JacobsStadium • Hope FC -Cape Town City FC at Athlone Stadium

Sunday, 13 September at 15:00: • Highbury FC – Gomora United FC at NMU

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Nelson Mandela Bau Industrial Football Association League results, ﬁxtures Hundreds of enthusiastic spectators braved the chilly weather conditions to watch Nelson Mandela Bay-Industrial Football Association League games on Sunday. NMB-IFA results TennecoRideControlSA(Pty)Ltd3-2AdientPPC Kanu 1-1 Fomaco Ford Dairy Group 2-0 Fresenius Kabi Forvia Port Elizabeth 1-0 Tradekor Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd 2-0 Willard Auto X Purem by Eberspacher 3-1 Sasko Key Pak 3-2 Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd Continental Tyres 4-0 Volpes Triton Express 2-0 Shatterprufe Neave Black Magic 3-3 Shatterprufe Neave Dana lost by default to Mondelez Valeo lost by default to Resrg Rehau NMB-IFA upcoming ﬁxtures: 13 September:

Bridgemead: • 09:00 Fomoco Ford – Purem by Eber-

spacher • 10:30 Borbet SA (Pty) Ltd – Kanu • 12:00 Dairy Group – Sovereign Foods • 13:30 Forvia Port Elizabeth - Mondelez

Dana 1 Field: • 09:00 Dana – Fresenius Kabi • 10:30 Triton Express – Benteler • 12:00 Key Pak - Tradekor • 13:30 Valeo – Tenneco Ride Control SA (Pty)

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Shatterprufe Struandale: • 09:00 Adient PPC – Willard Auto X • 10:30 Shatterprufe Struandale – Resrg Re-

hau • 12:00 Sasko – Shatterprufe Neave • 13:30 Volpes – Black Magic