PE Express E-edition 4 April 2026

Callsgrowtoprotectfundingforrepairs

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

PRESSURE is mounting on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to stopredirecting funds intendedfor the long-awaited renovation of the city’s MainPublic Library.

The Main Public Library, situated in Central, has remained closedto the public for the past 12 years as vital repair work is needed.

In abid to raise funds for its upkeep, the Main Library Friends, a volunteer group established in 2004, has temporarily reopened the Main Library to internationaltourists arriving on cruiseships

In asocial media statement, Freedom Front Plus councillor, Bill Harington, said the party would notsupport themetro’s adjustmenttabled before council on Wednesday, 25 February, if it again removes funding allocated to repair the facility.

According to Harington, money earmarkedfor the project has been shifted to other wards forsix consecutive years,while the library remains closed to the public because of safety and security concerns

“The Main Public Library is not a luxury; it is an essential community asset,” he said. “It serves learners, job seekers, researchers, pensioners, and residents who rely on access to books, study space, internet services, and educational resources.”

Harington shared that the tender processfor repairs was finalised last year andthat acontractor could be appointed.

“There is thereforenovalidadministrative reason for furtherdelay. What is requirednow is political will and afirm commitment to follow throughonthe council’s own decisions,” he said

The party is calling for the immediate retention of therepair budget, the formal appointmentofa contractor and aclear timelinefor completion to be communicated to residents.

Concerns about delayshavealso been raised by the Main Library Friends,avolunteer group advocating for the reopening of the historic facility

In aletter (dated11February) addressed to themetro’s Sport, Recreation,Artsand Culture directorate, the group saidbudgets allocated for renovations in previous financial years were not spent,while funding for the current year may againbe reprioritised.

Chairperson Graham Taylorsaid members were worried about the “shiftingdates for the completion of therequisiterenovations forthe reopeningofthe Main Public Library”

“Budget wasset asidefor the requisiterenovationsfollowing IDP representations for the 2023/2024 financial year, but thebudgetwas not spent,” Taylor wrote.

Calls have intensified for theimmediate retention of the repair budget and formal appointmentofa contractor to do repairs at theMain Libraryin Central.

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He added that areported R11 million allocated forthe 2024/2025 financial yearalso went unused, while R25 million set aside forthe 2025/26 financial yearisnow reportedly being reprioritised.

“Our membership is deeply concerned at the continual shifting of the procurement goalposts forthe Main Public Library,” Taylorsaid, warning that the delays areholding back the potential development of the library as an “iconic inspiration

forthe city”.

Theorganisation has asked the municipality to provide clear answers on the reasons for the procurement delays, adetailed scope of work, a project schedule and confirmed construction dates.

Despite the delays,the group says it has continued promoting the library and demonstrating publicinterest in its future. However,Taylor warned that frustration among supporters is growing.

FutureuncertainbuthopegrowsforSPCA

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

AFTER weeks of uncertainty and an outpouring of publicsupport, the SPCA Uitenhage will remainatits long-standingpremises forthe time being, following legal advice notto vacate the property.

The organisation had been instructed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to leave the siteby20February after anew service provider was appointed to operate the munici-

the community. Donations have steadilycome in as supporters help theorganisation raisefunds to relocate and continue its work.

Speaking to the PE Express,Chairperson Deidré Swift said thelevel of supporthas been overwhelming.

As of Thursday, 26 February2026, morethanR1.6 million has been raised towards the R2.7 milliontarget, including aR500,000 donation from an anonymous donor.

Uitenhage SPCA shouldnot justdisappear and that we serve apurpose in thecommunity, they enable us to deal with theemotionally challengingsituation we findourselvesin. We have not given up.”

Legal representative, SusanBowden of Bowden-Gilfillan& Scholtz Inc., said no agreementhad been reached regardingthe date on whichthe SPCA was expectedtovacate “Ourclient will notbevacatingthe property [20 February] as they are

will be submittedtoobtain more details about thebidding process that ledtothe appointment of a new operator.

Commenting on thematter, municipal spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, said, “Given that this is a legal issue, Icannot comment as this may prejudice theongoing legal process.”

“As matterscurrently stand, we are faced with an increasing vocal constituency who areurgingustoembarkonpublicactions to ensurethat the MainPublicLibrary receives the recognition and development that it so richly deserves,” he said. Questions sent to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, on Tuesday, 24 February, were acknowledged but not yet answered at the time of going to printonMonday, 2March.

The municipality previously confirmed that anew service providerhad been appointed to run theanimal pound following what it described as afair and compliant procurement process. However, theSPCA has warned that losing its base of more than 50 years without securing alternative premises couldhaveserious consequences foranimal welfare in theregion.

FrustrationgrowsinWard35overwaterleaks,sewageoverflow

Ward 35 councillor NoeleenMoodleysaidwaterleaks andsewage overflow have become adaily frustration for residents andher office.

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

ONGOING waterleaks andsewage overflows in Bethelsdorp are raising concerns amongresidents, even as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it is intensifying efforts to repair leaks across the metro during the ongoing drought.

According to records shared with the PE Express,dozens of water-related faults have been reported in the areasinceOctober 2025.

These include 54 service leaks, six underground leaks andfive burst pipes at various addresses acrossthe area.

Ward 35 councillor, Noeleen Moodley, said the issue hasbecome adailyfrustrationfor residents andher office, with complaints continuing to come in

“Every day, residents cometo ouroffice to either report water leaks or sewage leaks,” Moodley said.

She addedthatinsomecases plumbers attend sites, but the problems are notproperly resolved.

“Residents complain thatplumbers come outtolook at the problemsand really do notrepair the leaks, but the next minute the referencenumbers are closed,”she explained.

Moodley said she is particularly concerned abouta sewage overflow neara local school.

“A sewerage drain is overflowing. It is abig problem in our

area; sewage is flowing past Astra Primary,right downthe street. The smell is terrible, and it is unhealthy. We keep reporting theissue; they say they will be sending someone,” she said.

According to Moodley, residents are also being told that reported issues have been escalated

“Wecallthe CallCentre, they saytheyhave escalated theissue,”she shared

Thecouncillorexpressed frustrationabout delays in repairs anduncertaintyaround contractor availability.

“Asthe ward councillor, I’m so frustrated. Iwent to three places thismorning to check how far it is, but it is still not done yet.We are waiting for theservice provider; they know there is no one to send,”she said.

Moodley also questioned how repairs are signed off.

“Nobodysigns things off because it is notproperly fixed,”she said

Meanwhile, themunicipality says leak repairs remain akey priority as thecity faces severe andprolonged drought conditions.

In arecent statement,the metro said it is intensifying its response to waterleaksaspart of its drought mitigation programme.

“The Nelson MandelaBay Municipality is intensifying its response to waterleaksacross the metro as part of its drought mitigation programme and broader efforts to reduce waterlosses under severe and prolonged drought conditions,” themunicipality said

The municipality added that it

is in thefinal stages of appointing additional plumbing contractors to supplement existing municipal teams.

“This additional capacityisintended to accelerateleak repairs, increase weekly completions, and stabilise thesystem while longer-term infrastructure renewal continues,” thestatement said Between 1July2025 and mid-February 2026, themunicipality reported receiving more than 25,000 waterleak complaints, with around 73% resolved. However, thousands of leaksremain outstanding across themetro.

Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe acknowledged theseriousness of waterlosses.

“We are deeplyconcerned about every litre of waterlost in a cityfacing severe and prolonged drought,” she said.

“The reality is that we are operating under immense pressure, with ageing infrastructure and very limited resources, but we want to assure residents that within these constraints, theMunicipality is working relentlessly to stabilise thesystem, reduce losses, and protect watersupply for communities.”

The municipality said leak numbers change dailyasnew faults are reported while others are repaired, adding that teams prioritise major waterlosses and infrastructure risks.

ForresidentsinWard 35, however, Moodley says theongoing leaksand sewage problems remain apressing concern.

MenstrualCareCampaignsupportsMissionvalePrimarylearners

ONEhundred learners at MissionvalePrimary School in Gqeberha are now better equipped to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence, following Engen’s 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign activation held on Wednesday, 25 February.

The campaignsaw learners receive reusablesanitarypad packs designed to provide long-term support, helping to ensurethat menstruation doesnot stand in the way of their education.

The activation, held in partnership with localEngen Millenniumdealer, LouisePeo, delivered high-quality reusablesanitarypad packs designed for long-term use.

“I’veseen firsthand how easily young girlsfall behind when they lack basicmenstrual products,” said Peo. “By providing practical support and education, we are helpingthese learners feel confident and prepared to attend school every day.”

Through its partnership with the Proudly South Africanbrand, Palesa Pads, Engen donated 100 reusable sanitary pad packstothe school. Each pack includes arangeofreusable pads suitedtodifferent flow needs, along witha practical cleaning kit toensure safe, hygienic and sustainable use. Learners also received menstrual health education materials to help break stigma and encourage open,informed conversations.

The reusable padscan be used for up to five years,offering asustainable, safe and non-toxic alternative to disposable productsand effectively supporting learners throughout their high school years

“Accesstomenstrual careisnot a luxury -it’s essential,”saidOlwethu Mdabula, Engen’s CSI Manager.

“Whengirls are forcedtomiss school due to period poverty, it impacts

theirconfidence, academic progress and long-term opportunities. Today’s activation at Missionvale Primary is part of our broader commitment to ensuring thatyoung women can stay in school and thrive.”

The campaign reflects the strong collaboration between Engen’s Retail team and its dealer network, with dealers deeply embedded in the communities they serve and working closely with Retail to drive meaningful, localised impact.

South Africacontinues to face significant challenges around period poverty, with many girls missing school each month due to alack of access to sanitary products. By providing reusable solutions and education, the campaign addresses both the practical and social barriers that learners face.

TheGqeberha activation forms part of anationalrollout, which is

expected to reach approximately 800 learners across multiple provinces

“Our pads arehygienic, safe and designed to restoredignity,” said Sherie ‘Palesa’ de Wet, founder of

non-toxic pads,producedbyPalesa

HighdemandseesNMUstudentresidencesreachlimit

NELSONMandela University (NMU) has confirmed that all on-campus residences are fully occupied for the 2026academicyear, as it continues to manage high demand for student accommodation following recent protests.

The university acknowledged the pressure on its housing system during the peak registration period and thanked studentsfor their patience and cooperation.

“The University’s residencesystem

operates withinapproved capacity limits and in accordance with institutional policies,” management stated.“Allocation of on-campus accommodation is guidedbyavailability of space,compliance with residence admission criteria, confirmation of academic registration, and the abilitytomeet applicable residencefees or have confirmed funding in place.”

NMUenrols more than34,000 students. For 2026,the university received 22,763residence applications for 5,238 available on-campus beds.

While confirming thatall beds are now filled, management previously indicated that the broader challenge is affordability rather than atotal lack of accommodation. Theuniversity has accredited 6,033 off-campus beds, with afurther 17,876 NSFAS-accredited beds available through private providers. “The challengeisnot the availability of accommodation. There is sufficient student accommodation both on- and off-campus to cater forthe demand.The primaryconstraint is

affordability, as some studentsdonot yet have secured funding for accommodation,” theuniversity said.

Students who arestill seekingaccommodationhave been urged to approach off-campus providersdirectly.

However, NMUstressed that these facilities operate independently and arenot managed by the institution

Theupdate follows protests earlier this month after some studentswere found sleepingincommon areas on campus. At the time, the university

Fullsteamaheadformodelrailwayenthusiasts

NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT

MORE than two years in the making, thePE ModelRailroadClub’s intricate newmodel railwaylayout is nearing completion —a miniature world of trains, tunnels andtowns shaped by patience, teamwork and ashared passionfor the hobby.

Theclub, whichmoved intoits current premises at theEastern Province Youth and Child CareCentre in August 2023, has spent countless hours designing, building andrefiningthe layout.

Theminiature railway now stretches roughly five to six metres and carriesbetween 50 and60metres of carefully laid track.

For longtime member and former chairperson,Michael Smout, the project represents a continuation of atradition that stretches back decades.

“There have been people meeting in this town for model railways for at least 50 years,” he shared with the PE Express.“In more recent times, we had abig clubhouse in Newton Park, but that was broken up, andwewere withoutahomefor several years.”

According to Smout, securing anew space allowedenthusiasts to once again build somethingtogether

“InAugust, two and ahalf years ago, we got this space, and it was somethingwecould afford,” he shared. “We have rebuilt andremodelled, and what we have now is quite an extensive model railway layout.”

The club layout serves as asharedspace for hobbyists —especially those whomay not have the resources at home to pursue the craft

“The reason we have thisistogive enthusiasts aplace to meet,” Smout explained.“They oftenvisit each other’s homes to see each other’s model railway, but one of the realbenefits of this,apart from the social side, is swapping ideas and learning from one another.”

Model railway building involvesfar more than simply laying atrack. Smoutsaidthe hobbyblendsseveral different skills.

“Youneed to be acarpenter, an electrician and an artist,” he shared. “For example,the rock face wasbuilt using kitchen paper towelsand gradually shaped with materials.” Patience, he added, is essential.

“This hobby is ajob for the patient. You cannotbeinahurry. Even small sectionsof track have to be laidwith great care,oritwill notwork.”

Parts of thelayout also carry history.The original structurewas built for anational model railway exhibition in South Africa, although the person who startedthe projecthas since passedaway.

“At that stage, it was just raw wood and

track,” Smout said. “The scenic work has taken time to develop.”

For many members, the hobby began in childhood.Smout recalled receiving his first train set at ayoung age.

“As alittle boy, about seven or eight,Igot aChristmas present —at of and t eve er s way gr came not hills and t conve small to ings satisf l days t t

assembled them and that is how the hobby grows."

Similar to Smout, van Zyl’s interest in model railways beganin childhood.

“I was givenatrain set when Iwas five,” he shared. “Mine stayed in the cupboardfor many

arranged temporary accommodation for thoseaffected and obtained a High Courtinterdict to prevent further disruptions.

TheDemocraticAlliance Student Organisation (DASO)-ledStudent Representative Council(SRC) has saidthat approximately 500 advanced studentsare still awaiting accommodation outcomes

According to the SRC, the Student Housing Office is finalising the rankingprocess and will communicate directly with affected students.

see theminiature railwayinaction and perhaps consider joining. Open days areplanned for the third Saturday of each month, including 14 Marchand 18 April

Annual membership costs R300, and thoseinterested can contact van Zyl on 073 374 32 80 on weekdays between 17:00 and 19:00. Space is limited.

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Hul vorige produksies sluit “Jingle All The Way”en“TheRainmaker” in. Elkeen hiervan het hoë verwagtingeoortref –en“See How They Run!”beloof om geen uitsondering te wees nie.

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LocalJazztakesCentreStageatGqeberhaLegendsFestival

THE Gqeberha Legends Festival returns on Saturday, 14 March2026, withits second edition of Bestofthe BayJazz at Baywest CentreStage. Thisyear’s theme, ‘Syncopation & Rhythm’, focuses on the rhythmic complexities thatdefine jazz music.

Celebratinglocaltalent

The festival has built its reputation on showcasing homegrown artists rather thanimporting headline acts.

GqeberhaCentral Men’sShed: They meetevery Mondayfrom10:30 to 12:00 at Caritas,16WestStreet, Newton Park (between Tiger Wheeland Newton Park Spar).

Amen’s shed is aspace wheremen can relax, gettogether to talk, work together, have acup of coffee and create friends. All ages arewelcome.For moreinformation, WhatsApp Willie at 071142 3771

Lorraine MethodistCharityShop: Selling pre-lovedclothing and household items from 14:00 to 16:00 on Friday, 6March at Lorraine MethodistChurch ,78Luneville Road,Lorraine.For moreinfo, contactElaine at 072246 7400

Windsong Bohemian Market: The mar-

This year’s line-up includes, among others, ChapterThree, Miss Mona, Lefa Mosea, ManoSmith, Creshwell October, and Curt Rix —musicians who have developed their craft within NelsonMandela Bay’s musical community.

SupportingtheArts

Developed in partnership with the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, the festivalserves

The approach supports the local creative economy whilst strengthening cultural identity in the region. As organisers note, it’s about recognising genuine excellence that already exists locally.

as an important platformfor the Bay’sartistic community. It addresses agap in the city’s cultural calendar, providing opportunities for local jazz musicians to performfor wider audiences

Theinitiative reflects Gqeberha’s richmusical heritage whilst investing in the development of emerging South African jazz artists

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ketwill takeplace at Holmeleigh Farm on Saturday, 7March from09:30 to 14:00

Therewill be food trucks,local handcrafted artisanal goods, art anda farm pub.No dogs allowed due to farm dogs.For more info,contact Zahn at 062870 9294.

DiabetesWellness Meeting(S’Khona):

Ameeting will takeplace on Saturday, 7 March, at 14:00 at the Pieter Rademeyer Hall, 12 Chudleigh Street,Algoa Park. A dietician fromFutureLife, Roslynn Steenkamp,will speak about ‘Advising on Diet’. ContactSisterPamela Molefeat082 556 6134.

Boot Sale: The Forest Hill communitywill have abootsaleatCloverCrescent,Forest

Hill (open groundbyDonkinHospital) on 8 March and15March from 07:00 to 12:30 Formoreinfo, contactIan at 081 4685077. Back to 80s Party: Don’t miss avibrant night of funnyman Gino Fabbri, iconic 80s hits from Centrestage, and exciting auction items —all in aid of theCheshire Home Summerstrand. It willtakeplace at Centrestage in BaywestonFriday, 20 March Doorsopenat18:30and the showstarts at 19:30.TicketsatR250 per person(which include snacks) areavailableonlinefrom Quicket.Therewill also be acash bar. Contact Deidre at 083 500 0818 Craft, Hobbiesand ToyFair: Thefairwill take placeon28March from 08:30to13:00

EnviroServdonatesuniformstoKhulilelearners

SELBY MADIKANE

ENVIROSERV,aSUEZ company, helpedfive learners from Khulile Primary School in Motherwell restore their dignity by providing each withafull school uniform. According to EnviroServ’s headof public affairs and communications, Makgabo van Niekerk, their company responded to the Alex Matikinca Cluster “dress-a-learner” programme, which seeks to help learners take pride in themselves. Van Niekerk

revealed thattheircompany had embarked on this programme many years ago with theaim of helping schoolchildren restore theirdignity.

Van Niekerk said,“We started this programme in 2014, countrywide. We workedwiththe former Ward 59 Councillor Mazangwandile Dano in 2015.Weare here todaytogive these five learners afullschool uniform each, from headtotoe. Our objective at EnviroServ is to put our careinto action

“This is howEnviroServ shows that

it cares about you, learners, because we would like you to be better in the future. Starting from tomorrow, you must wear this uniform, you must respectyour teachersand your parents who support youathome, and study very hard every day.”

TheKhulile Primary School deputy head teacher, Ntombomzi Mantile, said that there were morelearners who had no school uniforms. Mantile said, “Some of these learners excel in the school programme, and they must represent our school.

“We have to borrow uniforms for them from other learners so that they can represent our school. EnviroServ mightnot know that they haveplanted aseed in these learners. This is aday that these learners and theirparents will never forget. We areextremely happy as aschool.”

Ward59Councillor Bulelani Matenjwa said, “The government has made acall to companies to playa role in nation-building programmes. We arevery happy that EnviroServ has come to the rescue of our needy learners. Iwould like to express our sincere gratitude to EnviroServ for making ahugedifferencetothese learners."

at theWalmer Town Hall in Main Road, Walmer.Therewill be loads of craftstalls, dolls,bears,a collectablemodel cardisplay,a Lego display,tea,coffeeand goodies to eat. Entry is free.The market supports SPCA. ContactJennifer Endemann at 082 3978383.

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Event details Doors open at 17:30, with performances beginning at 18:30. Tickets cost R150 and are available through Quicket, Webtickets, or by contacting Wendy on 083 225 5401.

For updates, follow the festival’s Facebook page: Gqeberha Legends Festival.

of Alan DriveinWalmer Downs. WhatsApp Dave at 084 999 9197for more info. Hi’sPlace DevelopingCentre: Achurch and healing service is heldevery Sunday morning at 09:00.All arewelcome.Directions: DrivefromGqeberha on OldCape Road, 1.6kmpastthe Wedgewood Golf Course entrance, and enter through the gate of Sovereign Foodsonthe right-hand side of the road. Formoreinfo, contactPastorChristo Campher at 082 515 2294 •Sendyour Diary entriestopeexpress@ novusmedia.co.za. The deadline is Thursdayat16:00. Entriesmay be in Englishor Afrikaans

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Youngparkspognou meteiesandpitvirstoei

HANNES SCHOEMAN

DIE Laerskool Youngpark in die Baai is só ernstigomstoei as ’n sport te vestig dat hy ’n massiewe sandpit op sy sportterrein laat aanlê het.

Youngpark is die eerste skool in Suid-Afrika wat stoei amptelik as ’n sport aanbied.

Die oud-stoeier en onderwyserby die skool, JP Botha, sê omdatdit so moeilik is om toestemmingtekry om op die strandevan die Baai te stoei, het die skoolhoof, Jeremy Langeveld, toestemming gegee dat die skool sy eie pit maak wat gebruik gaan word vir verskeie sportsoorteopsand.

Botha sê die skool is baie dank verskuldigaan CLD Plant Hire wat die pit van 14 vierkante meter gegrawe het.

Daarna het ProminentBuilding Supplies 60 ton sand kom aflaai sodat die aksiekan begin.

“Ons is werklik opgewonde.Sommer báie,” sê hy.

Musa Davashe en Imange Nkosiyaphantsi krymekaarin’ngreep beet terwyl JP Botha toekyk. FOTO: VERSKAF

“Om die sandpit in te wy hou ons op 7Maart dieeerste strandstoei-toernooi in die Oos-Kaap.

“Ons gaan dan sommer OP-

INTHESADDLE:HENKSTEENKAMP

proewe hou vir die Suid-Afrikaanse strandstoei-kampioenskap wat op 27 en 28 MaartopJeffreysbaai se strand gehou word

“Dieander OP-klubs, Uitenhage, Despatch en Algoapark gaan ook hulle beste stoeiersYoungpark toe bringomvir die SA kampioenskappe voor te berei

“Dítvir ons ’n groot geleentheid om só baie inskrywings te verwag.

“Stoeiers wat sake vir’nplek in die OP-span gaan uitspook sal wissel vanaf jonger as agt jaar tot 60 plus,” sê Botha. Youngpark wil’ngroot geleentheidmaak van 7Maart.

Botha sê: “Vuregaan vroegaangesteek wordenons beloof om ’n wonderlike dag te hê van preten goeie strandstoei.Die toernooi begin vanaf 07:00.

“Daar sal ook lekker eetgoed beskikbaar wees van vroeg af dwarsdeur die dag.

“Ons as skool wil ook baiedankie sê vir die borge wat hierdie wonderlikereisvir ons moontlik gemaak het.”

Lincoln Kuneke van die HoërskoolFramesby(regs) hetgesorgvir ’n opspraakwekkende prestasietydensdie onlangsePEHoërskole atletiekbyeenkoms by NMU. Hy hetindie o.18 afdeling die hamervir die eerste keer oor 70m gegooi. Hy hettweevan sy sesgooieverder as die die internasionale 70m merk gegooi metafstandevan 70,93m en 71,33m.Syoefenmaat, Ben Oosthuizen van Grey High (links) hetself’ngoeie dag beleef deurindie o.20 hamergooiook ‘n persoonlikebeste afstand van 46,18m ver te gooi Hulafrigter,Charlie Koen (middel), is baie trots op albeisepersoonlikebeste afstande.

Massivemonthahead forFairviewhorse racing

THE workriders have the honour to start amassive monthofhorse racing at the Fairview track in Greenbushes.

The first race at Friday’s meeting is theWork RidersMaiden Plate for filliesand mares over 1000m.

It will be only the third race for the Fairview amateur riders this season and as always, the competition will be fierce.

Avuyile Mbumbulu and Sibongile Liyaba have one victory each behind their names.

Another victoryfor one of them will be abig stepcloser to being crowned the Champion Workriderin

theprovince at the end of the season on 31 July

There is alot of banter at the Fairviewstables among the workriders, with many predicting victory on Friday.

An excitingrace is on the cards, and withfamily and friends always there to support theriders, it is a great atmosphere and arace not to be missed.

Withno feature race on Fridayto focus on, there will be alot of interest in astrong Pinnacle Stakes over 1600m.Thisshould also be acrackingrace.

Friday’s action is the first of five

meetingsatFairview this month. There is lots to lookforward to, with feature races on the 13th and the 20th.

TheEast Cape Fillies Nursery tops the bill on Fridaythe 13th. Two features, the Guineas and the Sprint Cup, will be contested on the 20th. It is the annual Classic Day at Turffontein in Johannesburg on Saturday and forracing in the Eastern Cape it is greatnews that two Fairview trainers, AlanGreeff and Dean Smith, will be involved. Smith will saddle All SystemsGo in the R1.5 million SA Classic over 1800m.

Golden Palm will represent the Greeff stable in the R1.25 million SA FilliesClassic over the same distance.

At last Friday’s Fairviewmeeting we saw another brilliant performance by the Greeff-trained Anotherdanceforme whowon the Breeders Guineas for three-year-old fillies over 1600m. It was wonderful to see the filly back to her best after she was ill for awhile. Greeff didatremendous jobtoget Anotherdanceforme back on track and Fourie handled the temperamental filly verywell in the race.

Anotherdanceforme is unbeaten

FOTO:VERSKAF

SELBY MADIKANE

NewMOFAchairmanplanstotakeMotherwellfootballtogreaterheights

MOTHERWELL Football Association’s (MOFA)newly elected chairperson, Bonke Namba, said that his plans were to improve the standards of Motherwell football, following the recent MOFA Elective Congress at SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium offices.

Namba says that MOFA was divided into two entities in May 2022. There was MOFA under SAFA and MOFA non-SAFA over aperiod of fouryears. That came after MOFA's local executive committee (LEC) was put under administration by SAFA NMB regional executive committee (REC) in 2022.

Namba, who was the MOFA non-SAFA vice-chairperson,revealed that the standards of MOFA had dropped tremendously owing to the disunity. “My executiveand I will work extremely hard to revive ourchildren’s football. We look forward to developing football for juniors, women and seniors.We will find means to secure sponsorships to boost the morale of our clubs. We will also form apartnershipwith Motherwell Netball Association.”

Namba also said that MOFA would like to recruit match officialstoensure the games are controlled fairly “We look forward to setting upthe

legalteam, the legends’ committee and the elders’advisory structures to ensurethatMotherwell football standardsare taken togreater heights for thesake of our children. Disunity killed ourfootball. Iwould like to express my gratitudetoour clubs, who were patient withand supportive of the LEC duringthe challenging timesof disunity.

“Clubs lostkey players to clubs thatplayedinMOFA under SAFA, but Iamhappy that MOFA is now united. On behalf of MOFA,I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to SAFANMB RECfor theirintervention in uniting the two entities whowereatloggerheads into one,” concludedNamba.

The newlyelected MOFA LECmembers are: Bonke Namba(chairperson), Monde Tsoko(deputychairperson), Monde Qaba (deputy chairperson), Zukiswa Dyalvane (deputy chairperson), Nwabisa Mavuso(secretary),NomapheloMbewana (deputysecretary) andZukisani Botha(treasurer),and the heads of departmentsare:LulamileMzayiya, Anelisa Koliti (female),LukhanyoWasa, Zameka Kamba(female),ThembinkosiMangayi, Mbuyiseli Keke,Mzukisi Mdingi, Bongani August and Bongani Tom.

Teamsadvance to EC Super14Rugby Competitionquarterfinals

FANS were treated to exciting clasheswhen some teams booked themselves aberthinthe quarterfinals of theEastern Cape Super 14

Rugby Competition conferences at neutral grounds on Saturday.

BorderRugbyUnionConferenceA:Buffalos RFC went down 30-34 to Old Boys RFC at Baysville School of Skills in East London. Young Leopards RFC edged out Swallows RFC 27-24 at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane.

Border RugbyUnionConferenceB: Despite their 15-12 loss, KomgaUnited RFC played their hearts out against Walter Sisulu University Eagles RFC at Sisa Dukashe Stadium.East LondonPolice RFC secured anarrow2623 victory over Fort Beaufort RFC at Baysville School of Skills.

Eastern ProvinceRugbyUnionConference A: Hankey Villagers RFC succumbed 54-13 to Progress RFC at Londt Park Rugby Field in Sunridge Park. TryingStars RFC won 24-10 over Park RFC at CentralFields in Kariega

Eastern ProvinceRugbyUnionConference B: Grahamstown Brumbies RFC claimed a37-17 victory over Kariega lads StarofHopeRFC at Londt Park Rugby Field.Jeffreys Bay RFC snatched a32-17 triumph against Joubertina United RFC during their game at CentralFields.

ZWIFAPremierLeagueresults

Mwalimu All StarsFC3-3 Zwide Pirates FC

MwalimuAllStarsFC2-1MajorChiefsSportsClub

NUBSFC2-0 AlaskaFC

AmadamaraFC2-0 Umanyano StarsFC

Zwide Pirates FC 0-2 Sophakama FC

Shining StarsFC2-0 Duka StarsFC

Gal CityFC1-0 Golden Aces FC

StrikersUnited 0-0Young Romans FC

KuyasaUnitedBrothersFC1-2RealCrusadersFC

DukaCosmosFC3-0 Umanyano StarsFC

AlaskaFC0-2 Major Chiefs SportsClub

NUBSFC1-0 StrikersUnited FC

Real Crusaders FC 2-0 GalCityFC Golden Aces FC 0-4AmadamaraFC

KuyasaUnitedBrothersFC0-2ShiningStarsFC

Young Romans FC 2-1SophakamaFC

ZWIFASuperLeagueresults:

Kuyasa United Brothers FC B2-1 EvertonFC

AmadamaraFCB1-4 Real Rovers FC

Shining StarsFCB1-1 Real Crusaders FC B

Black StarsFC3-0 Zwide CelticsFC

Young Brothers FC 0-1MightyHeroesFC

Garvey United FC 1-1Young KillersFC

Highbury FC end winless streak against GomoraUnitedFC

FOLLOWINGtheirwinless streak,

Highbury FC earned a2-0 victory against Gomora United FC during their Motsepe Foundation Championship clash at Nelson Mandela Campus Stadium in Summerstrand on Friday.

Highbury’s last victory was over Upington City FC on 1November last year.

Oageng Benson Phiri banged in the opening goal in the 15th minute.

Highburyincreased their goal tally to 2-0after Tlhalefang Batsi found the back of thenet in the 30th minute Casric Stars FC, who arefresh from

from seven starts at Fairviewand can now put her below-par runinthe WesternCape FilliesChampionship in Cape Town in November behind her.She is ready to take on the best again.

Thestables of Greeff and Smith were in great formatthe Fairview meeting, saddling three winners each.

FairviewinMarch 6: Turf -PinnacleStakes/Workriders

10: Polytrack 13: Turf -FilliesNursery

20:Turf -Guineas/Sprint Cup 27: Polytrack

a5-4 win on penalties after their goalless full-time draw against Betway PSL side Orlando PiratesFCduring the Nedbank Cup last 16 round at Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday, kept their hopes of winning the league alive following their 1-0 win against TheBees FC on Friday. Log leadersMilfordFCsuffered a 1-0 losstoMidlands WanderersFC at Richards Bay Sports Complex on Saturday.

Other Motsepe Foundation Championshipresults: Kruger United FC 3-1VendaFC BlackLeopardsFC1-2 Hungry Lions FC Lerumo Lions FC 0-1CapeTownCityFC UniversityofPretoria 1-0 BarokaFC

Upcomingfixtures: Fridayat15:30: Casric StarsFCv UniversityofPretoria at SolomonMahlanguStadium Saturdayat15:30: GomoraUnited FC vUpingtonCityFCatMalamuleleStadium MidlandsWanderersFCv Black Leopards FC at HarryGwalaStadium HungryLions FC vLerumoLions FC at Mxolisi DickyJacobsStadium LeicesterfordCityFCvKrugerUnitedFCatDobsonvilleStadium CapeTownCityvMilfordFCatAthloneStadium Sundayat15:30: TheBeesFCv HighburyFCatKaNyamazane Stadium VendaFCvBarokaFCatThohoyandouStadium