PE Express E-edition 28 January 2026

FAMILIES in Motherwell who lost their homes in fires over the festive seasonreceived building materials fromthe NelsonMandela Bay Municipality(NMBM) on Wednesday, 21 January.

The Municipality’s Disaster Management unit, together with Ward 57 Councillor Zanele Boyana, and in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), delivered temporary housing materials to 10 families in Motherwell.

The fire left families, including children,elderly residents and othervulnerable community members, without shelter, posses-

sions and basic necessities. Meanwhile, multiple fires have raged relentlessly acrossthe metro throughoutJanuary, leaving trails of devastation.

On Thursday, 8January, afire threatened the Animal Welfare SocietyPEshelter, while later thatevening aseparate fire claimedthe lifeofone of the organisation’s workers

Two days later, on 11 January,the Municipality’s Fire and EmergencyDepartment warned the publicabout awildfire at Wedgewood Golf Estate and near theN2WindFarm.

Later, an emergency notice issuedon13January alerted residents to vegetation fires in several areas across the Metro,

including Windomayne Road, Stone Hedge in Beverly Grove, Victoria Drive and Happy Valley.

In astatement on 14 January, the Municipality said Fire and Emergency Serviceshad been workingnon-stop to combat veld firesacrossthe Metro, withcommunity safety as thetop priority. Meanwhile, aschool wasevacuated on Thursday 22 January due to abushfire duringstrong winds

TheMunicipalityshared at the time that Stedin Primary School had to be evacuated duetoheavy smoke conditions. For fire-relatedemergencies, residents can contact the Fire & Emergency Serviceson041 585 1555.

Municipalitywarnsofpossiblewaterrestrictionsasdamlevelsdrop

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

WITH combined dam levels at 46.62% and usable water at 37.64%, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has called for urgentwater conservationamid worsening drought conditions.

Accordingtodata releasedon Monday, 26 January, combined dam storage has declined to 46.62%, with only 37.63% of usable water remaining once dead storage is taken into account.

The municipalityhas warned that without immediatereductions in consumption, stricter water restrictions and possible supply interruptions may become unavoidable.

Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe shared thatthe Metro continues to experienceaclimate-driven drought.She conducted asite visit to Impofu Dam on Tuesday, 20 January.

“As we call on residents and businesses to reduce water usage,the Municipalitymust also demonstrate accountability. Ihave instructed the CityManager toprioritise the repair of water leaks as amatter of urgency. Aturnaround plan hasbeen developed, and procurement processes are being accelerated to improve responsetimes,”she said.

Basedoncurrent consumption trends and in the absenceofsignificant rainfall, Nelson Mandela Bay

is estimated to have approximately 236 days of water supply remaining, althoughthis projection maychange depending on rainfall, consumer behaviour andoperationalconditions.

AlthoughGroendal Damremainsrelatively stable, it is the second-smallest dam in the system, with acapacityof11,638 megalitres, limiting its ability to offset declining levels in larger dams.

Themunicipality said water consumptionremainsamajor concern, with current usage averagingapproximately 331 megalitres per day, significantly exceeding the City’s target of below 280 megalitres per day. The situation is further complicat-

ed by abstraction restrictions imposed by theNational Department of Water and Sanitation, which came into effect on 1November 2025.

These include a25% restriction on the Kromme sub-system, which includes Churchilland Impofu dams, anda10% restriction on theKouga sub-system, comprising Kougaand Loerie dams.

According to themunicipality, poor rainfallhas worsened thewater shortage, with 2025 recorded as oneofthe lowest rainfallyears of the past decade, particularly at Churchill Dam. Only 2019 recorded lower rainfall levels, and precipitation remained consistently below thelongtermaverage throughout 2025, with no recovery laterinthe year. Whilst thedrought has not yet been declared alocal disaster under theDisaster Management Act,2002, themunicipality said it is actively managing drought-related risks in linewith its legislative obligations under theDisaster Management Act,the Water Services Act and applicable municipal by-laws. Residents are urged to immediatelyreduce householdwater use by takingshorter showers, reusing waterwhere possible, limiting lawn watering, and reducing car washing. Water leakscan be reported via themunicipality’s 24-hour hotline on 0800 20 50 50 or by emailing waterleaks@mandelametro.gov.za

Controversysurroundschangeinanimalpoundoperator

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

THE controversy surrounding the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s animal poundintensified last weekfollowingconfirmation thatanew serviceprovider has assumed responsibilityfor the facility

In astatement,Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Health,Councillor Thsonono Buyeye, said the municipalanimal pound is open and ready to receive animals after an assessment of the facility and engagements with the newly appointedservice provider.

Buyeye shared thatthe service provider was appointed in the first weekofJanuary 2026, following what he described as athorough and compliant SupplyChain Management process in line with applicable regulations. He added that engagements with the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Services to upgrade the pound and establisha fully functional animal clinic at the facility are at an advanced stage.

that the municipality is not legally obligated to renew contracts, citing government procurement regulations.

“The completion of an open, fair, transparent and competitive bidding processhas resulted in the appointment of anew serviceprovider, signalling anew era,” said Buyeye. He added that officials had briefed him on the experience of the new provider, which he said broughtreassurance regarding the quality of services to be rendered.

Buyeye said that the operation of the municipal pound would improve road safety and reduce health risks associated with roaming animals.Henoted that uncontrolled animal movement can result in accidents and diseaseoutbreaks,and that the municipality has aresponsibility to care for vulnerableanimals.

However, the SPCAUitenhage &District has expressed serious concern over the municipality’s decision not to renewits contract.

Inastatement, the organisation said it had been instructed to vacatethe premises it has occupied for more than 50 years, with its

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tion, careoradvocacy.”

The SPCAhas also appealed for legal assistance, stating that it is facing acritical legal situation and requires the support of an attorney,preferably with expe-

The future of theanimals currently in theSPCA’s care remains uncertainasthe organisation seeks alternative premises while challengingthe tender process, whichitclaims allowedinsufficienttimetosecure thecontract.

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APDexpandsoperationstoboostlocaltextilemanufacturing

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

THE Association for the PhysicallyDisabled(APD) is breathing new life into the Bay’s textile manufacturing sector while creating employment opportunities for bothable-bodied and disabled individuals.

After 18 years of operating amanufacturing space at its North End premises, the non-profit organisation(NPO) has expanded with anew high-capacity textile facility.

APD Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Director,Cecilia Fourie, highlighted the decline of textile factoriesinthe region and stressed the importance of passing on sewing and needlework skillstofuture generations.

Last year, the APD secured the National Casual Daymerchandise contract, producing 47,000 T-shirts and30,000 caps

Allitems were assembled,printed, packagedand dispatched withinthree months, demonstrating the facility’sefficiency.

“The factory embodies APD’smission of maintaining a50/50 disability-to-able-bodied workforce ratio,” said Fourie. “The facilityproduces arange of products, including PPE workwear, school uniforms, corporate jackets,golf shirts, T-shirts and retailgarments, working on orders received from clients while ensuring quality output.”

The main purpose of the new facility is to create sustainableemployment,startingwith60staff members and 17 trainees, withagoal of reaching 200 jobs within one to two years.

With plans for asecond factory, APD projects employing around 300 people over thenext threeyears.

“We are reviving the textile industry, and the retailsectorwantstosupport local,” Fourie shared

Last year, the NPO celebrated 85 years since its foundingwith thelaunchoftwo legacy projects, including the Motherwell DisabilityHub, aimed at empowering the community through skills training, support services and sustainable opportunities.

Bernadette Mattheus, atrainer at the facility, said it was rewarding to see the growthinyoungpeople: “Iwas given the opportunitytotrain youngpeople, which Ilove. It’s incrediblyrewarding tosee how they growand progress from where they started.”

Clinton Kay-Clark,Head of Manufactur-

ing, shared the vision for the new facility withthe PE Express.

“Myrelationshipwith APD dates back to2020, when Iwas head of manufacturing at Prestige Clothing, which is part of TFG,” he explained Kay-Clark, who started working at APD inFebruarylast year, explained that assembling ateam was the priority.

“We brought in young graduates and someoneexperienced in garment construction to workwith bothdisabled and able-bodied individuals. We moved in by July, trained staffand purchased new equipment, and TFG has now givenus ourfirst fiveorders.

“Wehavea multi-business approach and actually manufacture PPE for the agricultural sector, as well as other corporatess, and we have the pageant component. To have all that multifacility that started a year ago, it is phenomenal what we have achieved in such ashortperiod of time.”

Valentine’s pageanttoraise funds forchildren’s haven

ALL models -experienced or not -are invited to take aturn on the catwalk duringa charity fund-raising pageant on 13 February in aidof MTRSmitChildren’sHaven.

V-Models PE has teamed up with local business owners from Shane Delport Photography, B-unique Weddings &Events, JaxHair &Beauty, Beauty to Ashes,You SewGirl and Stylish Juliettohost the Mr and Miss Valentine's 2026 pageant.

Entries are open to the public, males and females,aged 12 to 25 years.Nomodelling experience is needed

There are crowns, sashes and prizes to be won. The entry fee is R150. Children from MTR Smit enter free.

The Mr and Miss Valentine’s 2026 pageant will be heldonFriday, 13 February at 18:00 at the MTR Smit Hall in Circular Drive. The event will includea fashion show where You Sew Girl PE, local design students, will be showcasingtheir designs modelled by local V-Models PE models.

All entry fees aredonated to MTR Smit Children’s Haven. For moreinfo on how to enter, visit the V-ModelsPEFacebook page or the MTRSmit Children'sHaven Facebook page.

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Gqeberha Central Men's Shed: Theymeetevery Monday from 10:30to12:00 at Caritas, 16 West Street,NewtonPark (between Tiger Wheeland Newton Park Spar). Amen’s shed is aspacewheremencanrelax,gettogethertotalk,worktogether, haveacupofcoffeeandcreatefriends.Allagesarewelcome.For moreinformation,WhatsAppWillieat0711423771

ClothingSale: Walmer MethodistChurch’snext“As Good As New” monthlyclothing salewill be heldat their premises at 83 MainRoad, Walmer on Friday, 30 January, from 11:00to14:00 Discount on selecteditems.Men’s,ladies’ and children’sbrandnameclothingandshoeswillbeavailable.

Boot Sale: The KnightsofDaGamawill have their monthly bootsaleonSaturdaymorning,31Januaryatthe SacredHeart CatholicChurchGroundsinCapeRoad,KabegaPark.Sitecostis R60.Stallholderscanenterfrom06:00.Gatesopentothepublic at07:00.Formoreinfo,contactBrDuncanat0833572238.

Craft, Hobbies and Toy Fair: The fair will takeplace on 31 January from 08:30 to 13:00 at Walmer Town Hall, Main Road, Walmer.Therewill be loads of craftstalls,dolls, bears and acollectablemodel cardisplay,aswell as aLegodisplay andlotsto eatand drink.Entry is free.Inaid of their charity,Save-a-Pet.For moreinfo,contactJenniferEndemannat0823978383.

Thrift GQ Preloved Clothing Market: The market will be heldatMillParkBowlingClub,CollegeDrive,onSaturday,31January,from09:00 to 14:00.A selection of qualityprelovedclothing willbeavailableataffordableprices.Contact0828577563 MarketinthePark:Themarketwilltakeplaceon1Februaryat St George’s Park in Park Drivefrom09:00to13:00.There will be bric-a-brac, toys,crafts, arts,music, food stalls andmuchmore. Stalls arefreetochildren and charities.Children areencouraged tobringunwantedtoys,books,etc.,tosell.Formoreinfo,contact Maureenat0822574691.

Crossways Village Market: Themarket will take placeat Crossways Farm Village, Castle RidgeRoad, Thornhill, on 1February,from09:00 to 14:00.Entry is free.Visit www.crosswaysvil-

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Sacred HeartChurch Valentine’s Dance: Don’t miss “Loveonthe DanceFloor”with DJ Love (KayCeeRossouw)on Saturday,14February from 19:00 until midnight at the CommunityHall,512CapeRoad,Kabega.TicketscostR130andincludea welcome drink. Bring your ownxyz. Forticket enquiries, contact Moniqueat0824418985orRochelleat0716755610.

PregnancyEducation:Don’tmisstheeventon21Februaryat 09:30for10:00atTheCaritasServiceCentreHallinWestStreet Newton Park. The theme is educated motherhood, safe pregnancyand empowerment this PregnancyEducation Week.The speakersare agynaecologist, Dr Sumaya Moosa,René Doubell KoenfromFetalUltrasoundandDrRonaldDalmaciofromPathcare.Entryisfree.Bookingisessential.Contact0829404200

RELIGIOUS:

City Lights Church: Afamily-style,Bible-based church, affiliated with the Advancegroup of churches. We areall under alot of stress and pressureaswegoabout our days.Taketime out and join us foratime of refreshing. We meetevery Sunday at 09:30 at The EP Badminton Hallatthe end of Alan Drivein WalmerDowns.WhatsAppDaveat0849999197formoreinfo.

Hi’sPlaceDevelopingCentre: Achurch and healing service is heldevery Sundaymorning at 09:00.All arewelcome.Directions: DrivefromGqeberha on OldCapeRoad, 1.6kmpastthe Wedgewood GolfCourse entrance, and enter through thegate of Sovereign Foods on theright-hand side of theroad.Formore info,contactPastorChristoCampherat0825152294. HealingCrusade: Don’t missthe Healing Crusade meeting on Saturday,7February.The meeting startsat10:00 in Hall4at Word of Faith Christian Centre on thecorner of William Moffet Expressway and LillyStreet, MangoldPark.All arewelcome to attend.Itisfreeofcharge •Send your Diary entriestopeexpress@novusmedia.co.za. ThedeadlineisThursdayat16:00

PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION

IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING ANDLAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:

ERF/ERVEN :REMAINDEROFERF3126, REMAINDEROFERF3127ANDERF 3128,PORTELIZABETHCENTRAL PHYSICALADDRESS:ROCKLANDSSTREETAND23AND 25BURGESSSTREET

APPLICANT :ROUTE2EC

ONBEHALFOF :MYRAVIOLETCOMLEYANDRHYS ISAACCOMLEY

Notice is hereby given that an application hasbeenmade to theNelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor:

1.ThesubdivisionofErven3128andRemainderforErf3127, PortElizabethCentralintotwo(2)portionsand 2.ConsolidationofthesubdividedportionswithRemainderof Erf3126,PortElizabethCentral.

Thedetailedproposalmayberequestedfromtheapplicantvia emailtomaartje@route2.co.za

Membersofthe public are invitedtosubmitcomments, objections or intervener status usingthe Comments& Objections Form in the SPLUM Bylaw, withclear reasons in respectoftheproposaltothefollowing:

(1)TheApplicant,PostnetSuitex121,PrivateBagX0002, SunridgePark,6008,Cell:0823753662andemail: maartje@route2.co.zaandacopysentto

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

onorbefore11March2026.

Personswithdisabilitieswhoarenotabletoemailmaycontact MsWilliams at 2nd FloorLillian Diedericks Building, No. 191 GovanMbekiAvenue,Gqeberha,TelNo.0415061813.

Aperson who delivers comments, objections or representations will be notified if ahearing is to be held in respectoftheapplication

(Comments submitted after the said date willbeconsidered invalid.

NM10044134-PX280126

PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNINGAND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:

ERF/ERVEN :ERF 892, COLCHESTER

PHYSICALADDRESS :7 AQUAVISTACRESCENT APPLICANT :MAARTJE WEYERS TRADING AS ROUTE2EC TOWN PLANNING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF :THE TRUSTEES FOR THETIME BEING OF HENSIAN TRADING TRUST

Noticeishereby given that an application will be madetothe NelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor:

1.TheRemovalofRestrictiveConditionsB.5.(a.–d.)as containedinTitleDeedNo.T12232/2025,applicabletoErf892, Colchester,intermsofSection47ofSPLUMAfortheexisting developmentandfutureextensionsonthepropertyasperthe NMBMMLUSRegulations.

Thedetailedproposal mayberequested from theapplicant via emailtomaartje@route2.co.za

Members of thepublic areinvited to submit comments,objections or intervener statususing the Comments &Objections Form in the SPLUMBylaw,with clear reasonsinrespectofthe proposaltothe following:

(1)TheApplicant,PostnetSuitex121,PrivateBagX0002, SunridgePark,6008,Cell:0823753662andemail: maartje@route2.co.zaandacopysentto

(2)TheExecutiveDirector:HumanSettlements,POBox9,Port Elizabeth6000;c/oe-mailawilliams@mandelametro.gov za onorbefore11March2026.

Personswith disabilitieswho arenot able to emailmay contactMs Williams at 2ndFloor LillianDiedericks Building,No. 191Govan MbekiAvenue,Gqeberha,TelNo.0415061813.

Apersonwho deliverscomments,objections or representations willbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldinrespectoftheapplication

(Commentssubmitted after the said date will be considered invalid

NM10044133-PX280126

PUBLICATION OF AN APPLICATION

IN TERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSON MANDELA BAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING ANDLAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2023 FOR:

ERF/ERVEN :REMAINDEROFERF1783AND1784, NEWTONPARK

PHYSICALADDRESS:96and98SECONDAVENUE

APPLICANT :MAARTJEWEYERSTRADINGAS ROUTE2ECTOWNPLANNINGSERVICES

ONBEHALFOF :THETRUSTEESFORTHETIMEBEINGOF CAMIANPROPERTYTRUST

Notice is hereby given that an applicationwillbemade to the NelsonMandelaBayMetropolitanMunicipalityfor:

1.TheamendmentoftheNMBMMLUSRegulationsforthe rezoningoftheRemainderofErf1783,NewtonParkto BusinessZone3; 2.Theconsentuseforplaceofinstructionandrestaurantfor tenantsusefortheRemainderofErf1783andErf1784, NewtonPark;and 3. TheconsolidationoftheRemainderofErf1783andErf1784, NewtonPark.

The detailedproposal may be requested fromthe applicant via emailtomaartje@route2.co.za

Membersofthe public areinvited to submit comments, objections or intervener status using theComments &Objections Form in the SPLUM Bylaw, with clear reasons in respectofthe proposal to the following:

(1)TheApplicant,PostnetSuitex121,PrivateBagX0002, SunridgePark,6008,Cell:0823753662andemail: maartje@route2.co.zaandacopysentto

(2)TheExecutiveDirector:HumanSettlements,POBox9,Port Elizabeth6000;c/oe-mailawilliams@mandelametro.gov.za onorbefore11March2026.

Persons with disabilitieswho are not abletoemail maycontact Ms Williams at 2nd Floor Lillian Diedericks Building, No.191 Govan MbekiAvenue,Gqeberha,TelNo.0415061813.

Aperson who delivers comments, objections or representations willbenotifiedifahearingistobeheldinrespectoftheapplication.

(Commentssubmitted afterthe said date will be considered invalid.) NM10044132-PX280126

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ERF/ER PHYSICA APPLI Notice Bay •A N U b 29769, 29786, 29792, 29800, 2 29835, 29876, 30181, 29877, 30300, 29878, 30315, 29879, 30316, 29880, 30317, 29881, 30373, 29882, 30374, 29946, 30375, 29970, 30376, 29971, 30377, 29972, 30391, 29973, 30392, 29974, 30394, 30216, 30395, 30218, 30411, 30219, 30412, 30220, 30414, 30249, 30415, 30022, 30429and 30757, Bethelsdorp.

•Closureofcertainportions of Public Roads in terms of Section54(1) of the NelsonMandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Spatial Planningand Land Use ManagementBy-law, 2023 namely,Volmoed Street,Caesar Road, Molewo Street,SiebritzRoad, VreugdeStreet, XasaStreet, Abathembu Street, Warm Streetand LungaStreet.

•The amendmentofthe NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023,bythe rezon-

ing of Erven 29820, 29946, 30060, 30063, 30072, 30073, 30095, 30299 and 30374, Bethelsdorp from TransportZone 1toSingle Residential Zone 1.

•Consolidation of Erven 30245, 30246, 30247, 30253, 30252, 30251, 30250, 30249 and 30248, Bethelsdorp

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023, by the rezoning of Erven 30245, 30246, and 30247, Bethelsdorp from TransportZone 1to Single Residential Zone 1.

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023, by the rezoning of Erven 30253, 30252, 30251, 30250, 30249 and 30248, Bethelsdorp from Single Residential Zone 1toTransport Zone 1.

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land Use Scheme, 2023 by departing fromtheminimumerfsizeof200m²forSingleResidentialZone1properties.

The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant via e-mail, pshai@mandelametro.gov.za

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

The Applicant, Ms Pearl Shai, 17th floor, Lillian Diedericks Building,191 GovanMbekiAvenue, Gqeberha, 041 506 2365 &pshai@mandelametro.gov. za, and acopysent to The ExecutiveDirector: Human Settlements,POBox 9, Gqeberha, 6000; c/o e-mail: awilliams@mandelametro.gov.za on or before 16 MARCH 2026

Persons with disabilities whoare not abletoe-mail, may contact Ms Williams at 2nd floor, Lillian Diedericks Building,191 GovanMbekiAvenue, Gqeberha, tel. 041 506 1813.

Apersonwho deliverscomments, objections or representations will be notified if ahearing is to be held in respect of the application.

Comments submitted after the said datewillbeconsidered invalid APPLICATIONINTERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSONMANDELA BAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING ANDLAND USEMANAGEMENTBY-LAW, 2023 FOR:

ERF/ERVEN: 36246, 36247, 36248, 36249, 36250, 36251 &36252, Motherwell

PHYSICALADDRESS: SemeStreet, Motherwell

APPLICANT: Mr A. Nyaka on behalfofNelson MandelaBay Municipality Notice is hereby given that an applicationwillbemade to the NelsonMandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:

•The consolidation of Erven 36246, 36247, 36248, 36249, 36250, 36251 & 36252, Motherwell.

•The subdivision of the consolidated erven into 173 portions,asshownon Plan No.U7B-X-4.

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023 by the rezoning of the consolidated erven from Special PurposetoSingle Residential Zone 1, 1Public Open Space and Transport Zone 1for roads/streets.

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023 by the relaxation of the requiredstreet building line, as wellasthe sideand rear building lines to 1m² in order to accommodatethe intendeddwelling units.

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023 by the relaxation of the requiredOpen Space of 96 m² in respect of portions of less than 250 m² to 8m²

Thedetailed proposal may be requested from the applicant via e-mail, anyaka@mandelametro.gov.za

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

The Applicant, Mr A. Nyaka, 3rdfloor, Lillian Diedericks Building,191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, 041 506 2226 & anyaka@mandelametro.gov.za on or before 16 MARCH 2026

Persons with disabilities whoare not abletoe-mail, may contact Ayanda Nyaka at 3rdfloor, Lillian Diedericks Building,191 GovanMbekiAvenue, Gqeberha, tel. 041 506 2226.

Apersonwho deliverscomments, objections or representations will be notified if ahearing is to be held in respect of the application.

Comments submitted after the said datewillbeconsidered invalid

APPLICATIONINTERMS OF SECTION 71 OF THE NELSONMANDELA BAYMETROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING ANDLAND USEMANAGEMENTBY-LAW, 2023 FOR:

ERF: 50068, Ibhayi

PHYSICALADDRESS: Meke Street

APPLICANT: Mthandazo Makamisa on behalfofNMBMM

Notice is hereby given that an applicationwillbemade to the NelsonMandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality for:

•Subdivision of Erf 50068, Ibhayi into 105 Single Residential Zone 1portions and TransportZone 1asshownonPlan No.N6C-X-75A.

•The amendment of the NMBMM Land UseScheme, 2023 by the rezoning of Erf 50068, Ibhayi from Institutional 1toSingle Residential Zone 1and TransportZone 1.

The detailed proposal may be requested from the applicant via e-mail, mmakamisa@mandelametro.gov.za.

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

The Applicant, M. Makamisa, 3rdfloor, Lilian Diedericks Building,191 Govan Mbeki Avenue, 041 506 1254, mmakamisa@mandelametro.gov.za on or before 16 MARCH 2026

Persons with disabilities whoare not abletoe-mail, may contact M. Makamisa at 3rdfloor, Lillian Diedericks Building,191 GovanMbekiAvenue, Gqeberha, tel. 041 506 1254.

Apersonwho deliverscomments, objections or representations will be notified if ahearing is to be held in respect of the application.

Comments submitted after the said datewillbeconsidered invalid

Ref. 6– 28 January 2026

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FairviewFridaypromises action-packedafternoon

MANYofthe best older horsesin the EasternCapewill be in action in three featureraces which form part of Friday’s bumper meeting at the Fairviewtrack in Greenbushes.

The features over different distances will cater for every racing fan, but the babies are not forgotten.

The two-year-olds will get the meetingstarted.The Juveniles have already shown what they are capable of this season, and an exciting starttothe afternoon is guaranteed.

Those who feel the need forspeed will be lookingforward to the FairviewMerchants.Top sprinterswill takeeach other on over 1200m, and anail-biting finish is on the cards.

The horses suited to 1600m racesget theirchance to shine in the Fairview Mile. This is always ahighly contested affair, and some tough old campaigners will be readytofight it out for the victory.

TheLakesideHandicap is run over 2400m, whichmeans your horse hasto be fit, very fit, to win. Bournemouth, from the stable of champion trainer Alan Greeff, has won this race in thepast twoyears.Heisthe reigning Champion Stayer (long distances) in the province, which proves that plenty of staminais needed to succeed in this one.

Bournemouth will not be goingfor the hat-trick, butwill be in action at oneof the biggest meetings of the year on Satur-

day at KenilworthinCape Town.

TheR5million WSB Cape Town Met is the headliner,but Bournemouth is oneof two EastCape champions who will run in the R500,000Western Cape Stayers.

ZataraMagic from the Dean Smith stable will also contest this race over 2800m It is asmall but strong field of eighthorses which will face the starter at 13:00.

ZataraMagic is aformer East Cape Champion Stayer and is enjoying a wonderful season in whichhehas won the Algoa Cup and the Fairview 1900. It should bevery interesting to see how the two Gqeberhahorses do against the top opposition

HoldingThumbs fromthe Glen Kotzen stable isthe overwhelming favourite to win the race. The Zatara Magic fan club will pointout that their chargehas beaten Holding Thumbs in the AlgoaCup and can do it again.

Zatara Magic will be ridden by Craig Zackey, and Calvin Habib is Bournemouth’s jockey.

Trainer Jacques Strydomhas invited the racing public to gather at Fairview on Saturday in the Hear TheDrumsRoom to support thelocal horses.

“Thetotalisator will be open forthose who wantto take abet. There will be food and bar facilities,and all the races on the day can be followed,”Strydom said.

The Cape Town meeting starts at 11:50 with the first of 12 races. The Met is race 8at16:05.

SELBY MADIKANE

SAFANMB Hollywoodbets Men’s RegionalLeaguekicksoff It was an action-packed weekend as the SAFA NelsonMandela BayHollywoodbets Men’s Regional League kicked offon Saturdayand Sunday.

StreamA:The NewBrighton derby sawRed Lions FC overpower Stinging Bees 3-1atChevrolet Stadium.Camper United FC went down 1-0 to LionCity FC at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium. Park United FC shared a1-1 drawwith EC CelticsFCatArcadia FieldsinArcadia.MrXCadersFCwere held to a1-1 draw by Shining Stars FC at Walmer HighSchool Grounds. Royal Bucks FC secured a1-0 victory over Khayelitsha Stars at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium Stream B: Real CelticsFCand Red City FC played to agoalless drawatKhayamnandi Community GroundsinDespatch. Saints FC registered a2-1 home win over Peace Makers FC at Saints GroundsinGelvandale. Young Aces FC suffered a4-0 defeat to Despatch PioneersFCat Veeplaas Astro Turf in Veeplaas. Major Chiefs Sports Club beat Caledonians AFC3-2 at KhayamnandiCommunity Grounds. The Madibaz Football vs Highland Spurs FC game waspostponed

Upcoming fixtures on 31 January at 15:00: StreamA:

LionCityFC-StingingBeesFCatMotherwell NU 2Stadium EC CelticsFC-Red Lions FC at Kha-

Saturday. OGFC areinsecond place on the log table.

Thelog leaders, FC Buffalo City Relatives, claimed a3-2 away victoryover Seven Stars FC at Dumpy Adams SportGrounds in Komani on Saturday. Gqeberha United thumped Camdeboo Football Academy Development 3-1 at Despatch SportGrounds on Friday.

Makana Rhini United FC suffered a3-0 defeat at Rhodes University Campus Prospect Field on Saturday. Komani United FC played out a1-1 draw against Sundays River ValleyAcademy FC at Dumpy Adams Sport Grounds in Komani on Saturday.

InlandStreamresults: MightyEagles FC 0-0Bush Bucks FC AmaxesibeFC1-1 FC Batallion MightyEaglesFC1-1 MattaMilan FC FC Ravens 3-0Bush Bucks FC BizanaPondoCityFC2-3FastElevenFC

Upcomingfixtures: CoastalStreams:31Januaryat15:00 AmavararaFC–Komani United FC Makana Rhini United FC-Gqeberha UnitedFC

SundaysRiverValleyAcademyFC–Old Grey FC

Camdeboo Football AcademyDevelopment FC –Seven StarsFC EMI FC –FCBuffaloCityRelatives InlandStream:30Januaryat16:00 Bush BucksFC–Matta Milan FC InlandStream:31Januaryat15:00

Sinenkani FC –MightyEagles FC (at 13:00)

Fast Eleven FC –Amaxesibe FC Bizana Pondo CityFC-FC Ravens FCBatallion-SASpearoftheNationFC

UitenhageMasters FC 2-1ChathazaAll

StarsMasters FC

Chatty Masters FC 1-2 AmaUnitsMasters FC

UpcomingfixturesonSunday: Winners– BrothersofPeace

UitenhageLegends–Algoa Bus Company

PE AllStars-VW Masters

AmaUnits– Sparks

BayMasters –ChathazaAll Stars

UitenhageMasters –Chatty Masters

Soweto United –Khayelitsha Masters

PE Eleven Masters –Zwide Masters

ZinyokaBayTigers–BarcelonaMasters Young Pirates –ElevenAttackers

Walmer United -Motherwell AllStars Young Bucks -Joe Slovo Veeplaas Masters –Walmer Masters

HighburyFCdroptwoplacesonlog table

Followingtheir recent home loss, Highbury FC droppedtwo places on theMotsepeFoundationChampionship logtable. Highbury lost 2-1 to Lerumo Lions FC at NMU South CampusField in Summerstrand on Friday. Highbury scored asuperb goal through Simphiwe Ndlovu in thefirst half. In thelast eight minutes of thegame, theNorthWest side scored two goalstoclaim their 2-1 win away from home. The home sidehas now suffered several defeatsrecently, and they havedroppedfrom 10th to 12th position on thelog table.Their last victory of the season wasagainst Upington City FC at Mxolisi DickyJacobs Stadium on 1November. Avictory will be difficultto