UD-Express - E-Edition - 21 August 2025

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MISS&MRMATRIC2025ENTRIESNOWOPEN:

ShowoffyourMatricDancestyle–allforaworthycause

NELSON Mandela Bay matriculants can now enter for the prestigious Miss and Mr Matric Dance competition, hosted by PE Express and UD Express

This charitable initiative supports CANSA, with all proceeds directed towards the vital work they undertake in assisting cancer patients within Eastern Cape communities.

The competition will culminate in a glamorous fashion show finale at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha on Saturday, 18 October 2025, at 16:00.

Here, entrants will showcase their stunning matric dance ensembles, and winners for both PE Express and UD Express categories will be announced.

Event highlights and prizes

• The winners’ photos will be featured on the front pages of PE Express and UD Express

• Attractive prizes in Walmer Park gift cards: Winners: R2,000 each, Runners-up: R1,000, and Second Runners-up: R500.

Rules and entry details

An entry fee of R60 is payable directly to CANSA (banking details below).

• Entrants must send their matric dance photo and completed entry form via email, including proof of payment.

• Submit high-resolution photographs where the full outfit, including dress or suit, hair, make-up, and accessories, can be viewed. Photo collages (maximum three photos) are permissible.

• Only one entry per matriculant is permitted, featuring a solo photograph or collage. No group photos, selfies, or photos with partners are accepted

• Only matriculants from Gqeberha schools are eligible for the PE Express category, while the UD Express category is exclusive to schools in Kariega, Despatch, KwaNobuhle, and Nqweba (Kirkwood).

• Photos posted on Facebook timelines or Messenger are disqualified – entries must be submitted only via email. Choose your image wisely as replacements are not accepted post-submission

• All qualifying entries will be posted in an album on the PE Express and UD Express Facebook pages. By entering the competition, you are giving EP Media permission to use these images on our social media platforms

Note: Facebook reactions do not influence

Women’sMontheventcallsfor equalityandunity

THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Speaker's Office hosted a Women's Month commemoration event at the Tamboville Multi-Purpose Centre in KwaLanga, Kariega

Every August, South Africa celebrates Women's Month, honouring the over 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the Pass Laws This year marks 69 years since the historic march and 30 years of National Women s Day, celebrated under the theme "Building Resilient Economies for All " Nontombi Nama, representing the Office of the NMBM Chief Whip, explained the purpose of the day, highlighting the importance of uniting to tackle challenges faced by women, such as poverty, unemployment, and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)

Delivering the keynote address at the event, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) Speaker of Council Eugene Johnson stressed that empowering women and youth is fundamental to driving economic growth "Without women and youth fully participating in business, our metro cannot reach its full potential When women succeed, the entire metro benefits through stronger families and communities," she noted

The commemoration was a celebration and a call to action honouring the trailblazing women of 1956 while striving to create a city where equality, safety, and opportunity are realities for every woman

Among the dignitaries was Chrisna Fillis from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Kariega, who reaffirmed the NPA's commitment to combat violence against women She also encouraged women to avoid withdrawing charges, assuring them that the law stands to protect them

Zolile Dayimani from the Phila Ndoda Movement delivered a compelling address, emphasising that discussions about GBVF often focus exclusively on men as perpetrators, while men can also be victims He pointed out that cultural stereotypes, such as "a man doesn't cry," prevent men from expressing their emotions

Dayimani urged women not to hinder their children from maintaining relationships with their fathers after separation He called on men to protect women and to raise boys to be responsible, supportive, and devoted to their families

"We are all facing mental health challenges, but we need to find ways to live together harmoniously Self-reflection is crucial Let’s teach our sons to be better leaders As men, in these challenging times; Phila Ndoda," Dayimani concluded

the competition. Judging is conducted by an independent panel, and their decision is final.

Closing dates

• PE Express: 17:00 on 14 October 2025

• UD Express: 17:00 on 8 October 2025

How to enter

1. Obtain the entry form via email from mdevries@cansa.org.za or download it from the PE Express and UD Express websites. 2. Email the completed form along with your matric dance photo and proof of pay-

ment to mdevries@cansa org za. Use the subject line, “CANSA Matric Dance Competition” and indicate whether it is for PE Express or UD Express

Bank details for entry fee (R60):

• Beneficiary: CANSA

• Bank: Absa

• Branch Code: 63200500

• Account Number: 1157140058

For additional information, contact Marius de Vries at mdevries@cansa.org.za, 041 373 5157, or 083 481 7404.

MotorMech&Alles-op-Wielepromisestobeashowstopper

EXCITEMENT is building in preparation for the next Motor Mech show which is once again being held by the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), in conjunction this year with Concept Crew Car Club at the Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega on Saturday, 30 August

This is the fourth consecutive Alles op Wiele that is presented by Concept Crew Car Club and the second year that the team has partnered with RMI and MIWA to add the Motor Mech component The event promises to be a real showstopper!

Peter van Mosseveld, RMI Regional Manager in the Eastern Cape, says Motor Mech is the ideal showcase for the automotive industry to attract upcoming and aspiring mechanics

“We want to raise awareness and excitement about the motor industry We want junior school children to know there is a career in motor mechanics and to know which schools are available for this career For those in high school, we would like to educate them on what the industry is all about and the options in terms of technical high schools, colleges, and workshops that are available We are excited to share our passion for the industry! From training to quality parts, to graded workshops – all working together to improve skills levels and

customer experiences,” says Van Mosseveld

He says Daniel Pienaar Technical High School is a perfect partner because they’re not only the oldest technical high school in South Africa, but also the only school that offers Motor Sport as a school sport “They’re super passionate about technical education and supporting young talent, just as we are!”

The Motor Mech school competition will start at 09:00 on the day and will showcase the

brightest young talent in the sector

The addition of the Concept Crew cars again this year will, once again, add enormous interest The Concept Crew Car Club, which will be displaying approximately 445 Classic Cars, promises to be a real showstopper The day will also be jam-packed with other displays and plenty of competitions Commenting on the show Pierre Janse van Rensburg from Concept Cars says, “Most of the Concept Crew

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Club members are old boys of Daniel Pienaar and it is a privilege to be part of the school again Next year the club will be 15 years old and as a club we are really striving hard to include the community, school and businesses in the area In the past everyone tried to promote their own entity and this show has managed to consolidate everything into one spectacular showcase ”

Kola du Toit, Principal of Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, says the school is delighted to be hosting the Motor Mech show with MIWA as an industry partner once again “To tackle the skills shortage, we need to align what’s taught in schools, colleges, and universities more closely with real-world industry needs AI, automation, and electronics must be integrated into the curriculum so that young talent is better equipped to work on and with hybrid cars Closer alignment between education and industry would mean better skills transfer, more donations of equipment, and smoother transitions from school to learnerships or apprenticeships It would be a winwin for everyone,” she said “Daniel Pienaar Technical High School is exceptionally proud and excited to be hosting this momentous occasion during its celebration of its 130th year of existence!”

Showtimes are from 09:00 – 14:00 and theentrance fee is R50 per adult and R30 per scholar

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HULDEBLYKE het van alle kante oor die naweek ingestroom ná die heengaan van Tannie Bets Gerber

Tannie Bets, steeds welbekend vir haar jarelange diens by die Laerskool Sonop selfs sewe jaar ná haar aftrede, is op Vrydag, 15 Augustus oorlede Sy was 87 jaar oud

Welbekend as 'n dame wat jy altyd deur 'n ring kon trek, baie onthou haar met netjies geverfde naels, 'n moderyke uitrusting en nie 'n haar uit plek nie En streng, maar altyd regvergdig

Sy is op 9 Mei 1938 op Kariega (toe nog Uitenhage) gebore

Sósalsyonthouword

UD Express het in 2018 met haar 54 jaar by die laerskool gespog, sowel as die diep spore wat sy al op Despatch getrap het

"Tannie Bets is so jonk van gees en altyd positief,” het Natalie Lombard, een van die skool se sekretaresses, destyds gesê Tannie Bets is in 1965 as die eerste sekretaresse by die skool aangestel deur die destydse skoolhoof, mnr R du Plessis In Tannie Bets se vyf dekades by Sonop het sy onder ses skoolhoofde gewerk

“Jong, onthou net, alles is net genade,” het sy met haar aftrede gesê Sy het vertel hoe sy in 2003 aftree-ouderdom bereik het by die Departement van Onderwys, maar die skoolhoof in daardie tyd, mnr T F Strydom, het gevra dat sy nog ’n paar jaar moet aanbly

"Toe sê ek oukei ek sal Nou is dit ’n hele paar jaar later en regtig tyd dat ek moet aftree ” Sy was 80 toe sy uiteindelik afgetree het

Sy was elke oggend 05:30 by die skool, en sou haar dag nie kon begin sonder om oggendgodsdiens saam met die werknemers te hou nie Baie onthou nog die bordjie “Bets Gerber - Tesourier” wat teen die muur by haar kantoor gehang het en die woorde “bid gedurig” wat teen die deur geplak was

In haar jare by Sonop het sy talle generasies van families deur hulle skooljare sien groei “Ons lag baie want kinders wat hier was toe ek by Sonop begin het, se kinders bring nou al hulle kinders skool toe! En die meeste van die personeel wat hier werk is gebore in die dae toe ek al lankal hier by die skool begin werk het ” Met haar aftrede was haar eie agterkleinkind nog n leerder by Sonop Behalwe dat sy saam met die hoenders gaan slaap en elke oggend dou voor dag opgestaan het, was Tannie Bets ook n voorstander van gesonde lewe Sy het alles bitter gedrink en elke dag geoefen 'n Groot sportliefhebber, Tannie Bets het tennis en muurbal gespeel tot op 65 jaar en het in

Tannie Bets Gerber is op 15 Augustus oorlede Sy was welbekend vir haar jarelange diens by die Laerskool Sonop. FOTO: ARGIEF

vroeër jare by Hennie Haggard geoefen Sy het haarself ook as ’n Jack of all trades beskryf tydens haar tyd by die huis - sy het dit geniet om te verf, skrop en skuur en skoffel en plant

Met haar heengaan het die herinneringe aan Tannie Bets van oral ingestroom Sommiges selfs van mense wat haar onthou toe hulle in die sewentigerjare skool gegaan het

"Haar omgee-liefde en bederf het ons almal se lewens kom verryk, want sy het elke mens wat by haar kantoor ingestap het, met dieselfde vriendelikheid, opregtheid en wysheid behandel," het die Laerskool Sonop in 'n verklaring op hulle Facebook-blad gesê

"Geen woorde kan werklik erkenning verleen aan die onbaatsugtige diens wat hierdie legendariese vrou aan Laerskool Sonop en die breër gemeenskap van Despatch gelewer het nie Dit was ‘n voorreg om saam met haar te kon werk Sy sal altyd sinoniem bly met Laerskool Sonop! Ons eer haar nagedagtenis "

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Tannie Bets word oorleef deur haar seun, Marc; haar vier kleinkinders, Bianca, Thomas, Ruaan en Inge; en agterkleinkinders, Tiaan, Arno, Stephan, Ashton, Annabelle, Christiaan, Abigail en Michael Haar gedenkdiens sal op 22 Augustus by die NG Retief Gemeente op Despatch om 11:00 plaasvind

KallaManiecharitygolfdayteesoffagain

THE second edition of the KallaManie Benefit Golf Day is set to take place on 7 September at the Wedgewood Golf Club in Gqeberha

After a very successful inception, raising R30,000 for their 2024 beneficiary, John Walton Secondary School, they are back again this year, hoping to raise even more money for charity

The KallaManie Benefit Foundation has been set up in the name of Manie Daniels, who was unexpectedly taken from his family, friends, and community in 2023 This teacher, avid golfer and fisherman, and pillar of the community, dedicated his life to helping his fellow man He aligned himself with educating those around him to want more from and for themselves

The Foundation is registered as a Non-Profit Company (NPC), and all proceeds from fundraising initiatives will be utilised to support a variety of good causes This year's beneficiary will be the junior golf development programme of the Eastern Cape region of the South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB)

Their mission is to create a platform to search, identify, develop and support talented players and also to promote and grow the game of golf amongst underprivileged South African communities Although their mandate and mission are clear, the SAGDB is severely underfunded All money raised by this golf day will be directed towards assisting the participants with transport to tournaments, with golf equipment and with practice balls

Manager of the SAGDB's Eastern Cape Division, Frans De Kock, said that Devon Valentine and Johndre Ludick have been

their greatest success stories

"When you say success stories, these two immediately come to mind It's been a long time since the SAGDB has seen talent like this We need the help to find more talent [like them]," he said De Kock added, "We need financial assistance to cultivate skills and get our players to tournaments This is the only way we can truly showcase what our kids are made of "

The daughters of the late Manie Daniels also came through the SAGDB, and both used the foundation built there to carry

on very successful golf careers Jamie-Lee Daniels, the youngest daughter, has multiple accolades under her belt – which include several provincial team colours, captaincies and trophies Her eldest sister, Kim Daniels, mirrors her sister's achievements, which also include representing South Africa at many international tournaments

Proceeds from the KallaManie Foundation Golf Day on 7 September will be channelled to this worthy cause However, the total project costs will exceed any potential income generated by the golf

day

“Therefore, we are appealing to businesses and individuals from the extended KallaManie family, as well as the broader community, to consider contributing (cash or in kind) towards this worthy cause Supporting children in sport was an endeavour very close to the heart of the late Manie 'Kalla' Daniels,” De Kock concluded For more information or any enquiries, contact Jamie-Lee Daniels on 061 094 3593, Jeffrey du Preez on 082 903 2694 or email kallamaniedaniels1963@gmail com

Kariega’s‘Xavi’needssupport forZimbabwetournament

SHANTI JAFTA

MOEGAMAT Shakier Vockerodt (12), widely known in the community as "Xavi," after the Barcelona legend and his role model, was selected to participate in an elite four-team football tournament in Mutare, Zimbabwe

The tournament, an initiative of Kitoko Soccer School, caters to aspiring footballers aged 7 to 19 A statement shared with participants reads: "We believe this trip will provide invaluable opportunities for personal development and allow our players the chance to be scouted by PSL (Premier Soccer League) teams " The tournament begins on 28 August, with participants returning on 1 September

The statement further highlighted, "Kitoko Soccer School has chosen Moegamat Shakier Vockerodt, a talented young player from Kariega, to join us on this exciting trip " Jamaine Accom, a family friend committed to supporting Xavi’s dream, has been instrumental in raising awareness and organising funding initiatives Accom shared that Xavi’s journey into football began under the guidance of his father, Arief Vockerodt, a celebrated footballer in Kariega and surrounding areas

"In June, I helped raise money to send him for trials at Kitoko Soccer School in Pretoria, where he showcased his immense talent He also played in the Volkswagen Vaya Cup U/13 tournament in Johannesburg the same month, scoring four goals across six matches, including the semi-finals and finals I believe Xavi is a gifted footballer with incredible potential," Accom said of the Caritas Primary School learner

Accom strongly believes that exposure to the right scouts and clubs could change Xavi's life and surroundings for the better Notably, Kitoko Soccer School is managed by retired Kaizer Chiefs legend Willard Katsande, further enhancing Xavi’s chances of being noticed by professional clubs

Given Xavi’s underprivileged background, his family is relying on friends and the community for financial assistance "Thus far, we’ve raised R3,500, but we’re still far from the required R15,000," said Accom Highlighting the family’s financial struggles, Accom added: "Xavi's father expressed his stress over meeting the payment deadline of

23 August, having tried all he could Despite the pressure, the family is not giving up " He concluded with a heartfelt plea: "We urge the community to help keep Xavi off the streets and on the field, so he can build a brighter future for himself and his family With many youths falling under bad influences, supporting young talents like Xavi means fostering hope and opportunity " For more information, contact Jamaine Accom at 084 568 3810

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