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Civil society puts forward 18-month plan to rebuild NMB NELSON Mandela Bay’s civil society has put forward an ambitious 18-month Rebuild Plan aimed at stabilising the metro, restoring essential services, rebuilding public and investor confidence and putting the local economy on a sustainable path. The plan comes ahead of the Nelson Mandela Bay Economic Summit at City Hall on 29 and 30 September 2026, where government, business, labour and civil society will be challenged to translate the metro’s problems into concrete commitments and an actionable recovery agenda. The Coalition says the metro can no longer afford fragmented interventions, shortterm fixes or plans that fail to translate into action. The plan focuses on implementation: stabilising governance and leadership, restoring institutional functionality, strengthening financial discipline, improving service delivery and creating a transparent system through which progress can be measured and publicly monitored. “This is not another plan to add to the shelves of plans that have come before it. It is a call to action,” says Monga Peter, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition. “Nelson Mandela Bay is at a point where institutional failure is no longer simply a governance concern. It is an economic risk, a jobs risk and a threat to the long-term well-being of our communities. We need to stop managing decline and start managing recovery.” The Coalition’s analysis identifies three mutually reinforcing drivers of the metro's crisis: governance instability, technical and operational failure, and financial weakness. Together, these have contributed to weak service delivery, declining public and investor confidence, institutional breakdown, economic decline and increased poverty.

Municipal failure has become an economic issue because businesses depend on reliable water, electricity, roads, waste management, sanitation and efficient municipal approvals. “When basic municipal systems fail, the cost of doing business rises, production is disrupted and investment decisions are affected,” says Peter. “Every day that the metro remains dysfunctional places additional pressure on businesses, workers, households and the regional economy.” The plan proposes a phased 18-month recovery journey. The first three months would focus on immediate stabilisation: closing leadership and governance gaps, stabilising services, finances and supply chains, and mobilising rapid-response capacity. The second phase, covering months three to 12, would focus on an institutional reset, strengthening systems, filling critical skills gaps, improving the working environment, restoring operational coherence and coordinating support from social partners. The final phase, from months 12 to 18, would focus on rebuilding confidence, supporting investment and jobs, and positioning the metro for long-term sustainability. “The sequence matters,” says Peter. “We cannot expect investor confidence to return while basic systems remain unstable. We must first stabilise the institution, then restore its functionality, and then build the confidence needed for economic recovery.” A key proposal is a temporary, high-calibre SWAT Team to provide specialist technical capacity during the recovery period. The team would draw on expertise in finance, engineering, legal services, human resources, governance, service delivery and planning, working directly with the City Manager and senior municipal officials. The Coalition stresses the SWAT Team

‘UD Express’corrects details in Slabbert article THE UD Express wishes to correct several factual inaccuracies that appeared in an article about the late Mr Leon Slabbert, published on 27 August 2026. Mr Slabbert went for a bicycle ride and passed away on Sunday, 23 August 2026, not Monday 24 August 2026 as originally reported. The circumstances surrounding Mr Slabbert’s passing have not been conclusively established. While it is known that he collapsed, the precise cause of death has not been verified. The UD Express regrets that unverified information was presented as established fact. Mr Slabbert was married to Johanita Slabbert, not “Chenelle” as stated in the article. At the time of his passing, he was in the process of divorce and was in a relationship with

Chantel Erasmus. He returned from Johannesburg on Thursday, 20 August 2026, and not over the weekend as originally reported. Mr Slabbert personally purchased Cuyler Butchery on 23 August 1988. He did not take over the business from his parents, as the article stated. He had three children from his first marriage, not two. The photograph published with the article was taken on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, when Mr Slabbert attended the Cleaver Awards. It was not taken two days prior to his passing, as was represented. The UD Express apologises unreservedly to Mr Slabbert’s family and loved ones for the distress caused by these inaccuracies.

would not create a parallel municipality. Its role would be to plug critical capacity gaps, accelerate priority interventions and transfer capability into the existing administration before being phased down as operational stability improves. “Where the municipality lacks capacity in critical areas, we cannot simply accept that as the status quo,” says Peter. “The SWAT Team is designed to bring in the specialist capacity needed to unblock urgent work, support municipal leadership and get the machinery of government functioning again.” The Coalition is also proposing a monthly public-facing Rebuild Dashboard to track whether the recovery is actually happening. The dashboard would monitor progress across governance, finance, service delivery, economic growth and public confidence. Proposed indicators include the filling of leadership vacancies, governance decisions taken on time, resolution of legal and disciplinary cases, water and electricity performance, roads and waste services, capital and grant expenditure, revenue collection and liquidity, procurement turnaround times, clean-audit action plans, planning application turnaround times and stakeholder engagement. “This is about moving from promises to proof,” says Peter. “Residents, businesses and investors should not have to rely on political statements to know whether the metro is improving. They should be able to see the evidence.” The Coalition says the plan is deliberately apolitical and intended to strengthen, rather than replace, the municipality. It calls for collaboration between government, business, civil society, communities, labour and investors, with Council retaining political oversight and the Executive Mayor and City Manager responsible for implementation.

A Rebuild Steering Committee would own and monitor the plan, supported by an Advisory and Advocacy Committee and the proposed SWAT Team. The Coalition says previous plans have too often been undermined by political instability, inconsistent leadership follow-through, acting appointments, critical skills shortages and weak accountability. The plan therefore places implementation discipline, measurable milestones, monitoring and visible quick wins at the centre of the recovery effort. “Recovery cannot belong to one political party, one administration or one sector,” says Peter. “Government must lead, but government cannot rebuild the Bay alone. This requires a social compact in which every stakeholder understands both its responsibility and its role.” Nelson Mandela Bay is a strategic economic centre of the Eastern Cape, with the automotive sector anchoring production, exports and jobs, while agriculture, citrus, mohair, logistics and port activity are also critical components of the regional economy. “Every failure in the municipal system eventually has an economic consequence,” says Peter. “When businesses struggle with unreliable services, inefficient processes and rising operating costs, the impact travels through the entire economic ecosystem, from investment and production to jobs, household incomes and municipal revenue.” The Coalition will take the plan into the Economic Summit on 29 and 30 September, seeking to secure concrete commitments and establish the structures required to move from proposal to implementation. “The Bay has no shortage of ideas. What it needs now is the collective will, leadership and discipline to execute,” says Peter. “Failure is no longer an abstract possibility. It is already costing us.”

Motherwell,KwaDwesi ﬂagged as Gqeberha crime hotspots NELSON Mandela Bay remains a concern vious year. in the Eastern Cape's latest crime statistics, Nelson Mandela District accounted for with KwaDwesi and Motherwell singled 20.2% of the province's serious crime during out over persistent levels of murder and at- that quarter, making it the second-largest tempted murder. contributor after Buffalo City at 20.5%. The warning comes as the Eastern Cape However, Nelson Mandela District recorded SAPS released its latest crime statistics at an 18.6% decrease. Moses Twebe Hall in Dimbaza on Thursday, It also contributed the largest share of 10 September, covering the first quarter of contact crime at 19.5%, although this catethe 2026/27 financial year from April to gory fell by 16.1% in the district. June. The province's overall murder figure also While the province recorded declines in decreased by 7% in the fourth quarter, from several serious crime categories in the pre- 1,020 to 949 cases, while attempted murder vious quarter, the latest figures show fell by 14.1%, from 610 to 524 cases. that nine of the 17 community-reHowever, SAPS identified Nelson ported serious crime categoMandela Bay, along with Bufries increased during the falo City and OR Tambo, as first quarter. among the province's most Attempted murder was problematic districts, conamong the increases, ristributing significantly to ing by 17 cases, or 3.1%, murder, attempted murfrom 540 cases in the first der, assault, robbery and quarter of 2025/26 to 557 sexual offences. cases in the same period MEC for Community of 2026/27. Safety, Xolile Nqatha, said Common assault also inthe focus must remain on creased slightly, by three casareas experiencing persistent es or 0.1%, to 3,419 cases. crime. Other increases included "We cannot have hotspots attempted sexual offences, MEC for Community Safety, Xolile forever," he said. which rose by 13.8% from Nqatha. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The provincial commis94 to 107 cases, while consioner, Lieutenant General tact sexual offences increased from 14 to 25 Vuyisile Ncata, said the crime figures must cases. be viewed in terms of their impact on comMalicious damage to property increased munities. by 5.9%, from 2,704 to 2,864 cases. "Behind every crime statistic is a perTheft out of or from motor vehicles rose son, a family and a community affected by by 4.7%, from 1,677 to 1,756 cases, while gen- crime," he said. eral theft increased by 2.6%, from 4,841 to The province is also deploying 135 new 4,968 cases. vehicles to police stations, comprising 78 Despite these increases, the previous Crime Detection and 57 Support vehicles. quarter showed an overall improvement in For Nelson Mandela Bay, however, the serious crime across the province. continued focus on Motherwell and KwaDBetween January and March, the 17 wesi shows that despite broader improvecommunity-reported serious crimes fell by ments in several crime categories, serious 6.6%, with 35,921 cases recorded compared violent crime remains a key concern in with 38,475 during the same period the pre- parts of Gqeberha.

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Councillor murder accused smirk in court SHANTI JAFTA THE two murder accused of ANC Ward 27 councillor Sicelo Mleve briefly appeared before the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 15 September, facing charges of murder, robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, with possible charges to be added at a later stage. Lufunolwethu Nyodi (20) and his co-accused Ahlumile Stofile (21) entered the court dock with smirks on their faces, without a worried look, as they face serious charges. Prior to their entrance, the court was filled with both supporters and seven police officers to control the courtroom and assist the court security guards in the high-profile case. During the proceedings, the two kept looking at each other, whispering something that would make the other smirk. The two accused are represented by Legal Aid, with a new attorney introduced in court to be their counsel going forward. The court heard that the accused abandoned their bail application at their previous appearance on 13 July. The court also heard that the investigation

is still incomplete, noting that witness statements, DNA analysis reports, cellphone data analysis and the tracing of other possible suspects remain outstanding. In the 13 July appearance, the then defence attorney made an application to gain access to the statements made by the two accused, as well as any photographs or video footage depicting them. He also told the court that

The late ANC Ward 27 councillor Sicelo Mleve.

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the defence was not seeking access to the entire police docket, but only to material directly relating to the accused. This request was not addressed in the 15 September appearance, as the two accused changed counsel and are both represented by the same person. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain Majola Nkohli, two armed male suspects allegedly stormed the office where a meeting of about 10 people was underway, in an apparent robbery. “One of the suspects fired upon the 45-yearold councillor, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds, before fleeing the scene,” Nkohli said. “The victim sustained several gunshot wounds and was declared deceased at the scene.” In the previous court appearance, the court heard that accused number one, Nyodi, had allegedly been “tortured” by police officials and received threats to his life while at the Makhanda Correctional Centre, according to his claims. In this regard, his then defence made an application to have him moved to the North End Correctional Centre, which was granted. He is now held there, while his co-accused is detained at St Albans Correc-

Pictured are murder accused, Ahlumile Stofile (21) and Lufunolwethu Nyodi (20). PHOTO: SHANTI JAFTA tional Centre. The matter was postponed until 17 November for further investigation.

Political parties snub Nelson Mandela Bay SOMA amid service-delivery crisis NATASHA BEZUIDENHOUT SEVERAL political parties stayed away from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's State of the Metro address, with the political boycott overshadowing Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe's presentation of the metro's plans. The address and gala dinner, held on Thursday night, 10 September, came amid criticism over the cost of the event and ongoing water, electricity, roads, sanitation and other service-delivery challenges. According to media reports, several political parties either stayed away from the event or opted to attend virtually. The Democratic Alliance (DA) had announced before the event that it would not attend, saying money spent on the occasion could instead be used to fix roads, restore streetlights, address water challenges and keep communities clean. DA mayoral candidate, Retief Odendaal, subsequently delivered the party's "True State of the Metro" in a social media address. He described Nelson Mandela Bay as a city with "enormous potential" but said it was struggling to perform basic local-government functions. "Sadly, we are currently a broken City, but I want to say clearly that it does not have to be this way," Odendaal said. He raised concerns about the metro's qualified audit opinion for 2024/25, irregular expenditure, water losses and electricity infrastructure. Odendaal said non-revenue water had reached 60.39%, that about 7,000 leaks had been reported in July and that there was a 64% vacancy rate among plumbers, engineers and officers in water services. He also claimed there were about 22,000 faulty streetlights and said electricity losses

had reached about R1.48 billion in 2024/25. "We need to invest in infrastructure before it fails, not after it collapses," he said. The EFF separately explained its decision in a statement issued by the EFF Eastern Cape. It said its caucus had decided not to attend the SOMA or gala dinner because communities continued to face unemployment, poverty and service-delivery problems, including water outages and leaks, sanitation and drain spillages, deteriorating roads and electricity challenges. The EFF also said it accepted political responsibility for the Electricity & Energy and Budget & Treasury portfolios under its control, highlighting work including the Booysens Substation, expanded electrification and electricity infrastructure interventions. Lobishe, meanwhile, presented a contrasting assessment of the metro. "The State of Nelson Mandela Bay is therefore one of progress under pressure, opportunities amidst challenges and a city that refuses to stand still," she said. The municipality reported that 97.7% of households had access to water and 95.7% to improved sanitation. Lobishe said about R1.3 billion had been invested in drought mitigation projects aimed at preventing Day Zero. The metro had replaced 23,570 water meters and repaired 1,186 indigent leaks. On roads, Lobishe highlighted 17km of gravel roads tarred over two financial years and 23,565 potholes repaired. The current MTREF includes R1.7 billion for roads and stormwater. Electricity interventions included 297 new public lights and 3,708 retrofitted lights, while the municipality is developing the 15MW Greenbushes Solar Farm and 25MW Parsons

Power Park. The municipality also reported R1.45 billion in investment facilitated, 1,240 permanent jobs created and 16,492 work opportunities through the EPWP and public employment programmes. However, Lobishe acknowledged the metro's 33.1% unemployment rate. "The metro must be investment-ready, infrastructure-ready and skills-ready and we must ensure that local people benefit from the eco-

nomic opportunities created in their own city, particularly women, youth and people with disabilities," she said. Lobishe also acknowledged that challenges remained. "A credible State of the Metro Address cannot merely be a catalogue of achievements. We must also be honest about the challenges that remain and the work that still lies ahead," she said.

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KwaNobuhle actor cast on national soapie SHANTI JAFTA

A YOUNG woman from KwaNobuhle, in Kariega is set to grace the screens of one of South Africa’s longest-running soapies, proving once again that talent from this Kariega township can reach the biggest stages. Hlumela Tini (25), a rising star in television and theatre, has landed a role on Generations: The Legacy, where she will play the stepdaughter of a well-known hip-hop artist. For a community more often overlooked than celebrated, her breakthrough is a proud moment, and a reminder that dreams born on the streets of KwaNobuhle can find their way into millions of living rooms across the country. Speaking to UD Express, Tini shared that she grew up a shy girl, who loved drama. “I did love acting from a young age, but I was shy. I was also an athlete in my schooling years, running to be specific.” She added how her acting came about. “I started the acting journey after high school, because at school, I was always told to finish my matric and then I could pursue other things, like acting. That’s how it all started.” Tini became more interested in acting post high school. “In 2023, I moved to KuGompo City and attended school at Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts, where I did musical theatre. My main module was dance, but we also had to do drama, singing and acting. I believe the school made me more comfortable being on the stage and took my shyness away. I suffered from the ‘What will people think,’ syndrome, which made me not try things as much.” She added that she also took part in the Sarafina rendition and performed at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.

Local actor, Hlumelo Tini, will be seen in one of South Africa’s oldest soapies, ‘Generations: The Legacy’. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

“I believe that taking part in the Sarafina rendition in Makhanda was what got me seen. I didn’t have a character, I was just a background actor and dancer. While performing, there were directors and producers. After a few days of performing, the directors and producers reached out to me, telling me to take part in the 48 Hour Challenge, held in KuGompo City and they saw me as a protagonist.”

Tini added, “At the time, I didn’t see myself on screen. I believed that I was a theatre actor, but they saw something in me. Although I didn’t have a character, they said they understood the story through my character in the way that I was acting. When they asked whether I wanted to be the main character of the 48 Hour Challenge, I agreed, and that was the first time I acted on screen. Besides, I didn’t

study screen acting.” Fast-forward to 2025, Tini moved to Gauteng province to study drama for a year, where she learnt about stage theatre and screen acting, radio and presenting. “In that period, I was able to attend gigs as a background actress, with the help of my teacher. That was my first time meeting television actors. That’s how I broke into the entertainment industry.” Sharing how she got the role in Generations: The Legacy, she shared that she hasn’t been with Slakzin Casting for long. “I joined early this month and I got the lead to audition for the role through them telling me that the role suits me. They have been supportive of me from the get-go. Even though I have not met the casting agency in person, they have still helped me and also connected me with many other actors and actresses.” She doubted whether she would be chosen for the role, but tried nonetheless, which for her, paid off. Regarding the role she got, Tini said she is the step-daughter of a well-known hip-hop artist, and still does not know who her mother is. “I will see them on Thursday at rehearsal,” she said. “I will be a child who loves social media, like TikTok, Instagram, etc. There isn’t much about my character yet, because the brief said only that I must be a social media person,” she said. Sharing her biggest challenge in the industry, she said, has to be not getting booked enough. “As an actor, you can go a long period without being booked. Another thing is pressure of having to live up to other people’s expectations. However, being booked is definitely the biggest challenge, because you never know when you will be called. In this, I learnt that I need to be patient and not put all my eggs in one basket. Also, that it is important to have a back up plan.”

AfriForum ﬁll major unattended pothole in Kariega SHANTI JAFTA

Pictured are the AfriForum volunteers filling a major pothole on Channer Street in Kariega. PHOTO: SHANTI JAFTA

MONTHS after the pothole was reported, AfriForum in the Nelson Mandela Bay region took it upon itself to step in where it saw a need for intervention. AfriForum’s regional leader Louis van der Vyver told UD Express that the pothole in the middle of Channer Street had been left unattended and worsening for months, prompting the intervention. “Just up the road, there are a creche, a school, a hospital and a shopping centre, so this road has a lot of traffic on a daily basis,” he said. “As the pothole was in the middle of the road, cars were forced to drive on the sidewalk to avoid it. The learners who walk to school are put at risk because of this pothole. In the condition the road was in and the way people swerved to avoid it, this was an accident waiting to happen. That’s why we decided to intervene.” Van der Vyver said the pothole had reportedly been an issue since April, meaning it had remained in the road for about months. He said AfriForum, as a community-based organisation, first follows the appropriate channels to report issues to the relevant department before considering intervention. “We’re a community-based organisation, so we try to fix whatever local government doesn’t do,” he said. “Eventually, we just said we’ve got a saying that says, ‘Ons sal self,’ which means we will do it ourselves.” According to Van der Vyver, repairing a pothole can be costly, with the asphalt alone, approximately 3.5 tonnes used, normally costing about R5,000 and transporting it from Gqeberha to Kariega adding a further R3,000 to R4,000. “This exercise is quite expensive. You’re looking very close to about R10,000, so it is a bit of a process getting the funding together,” he said. However, the organisation received assistance for the Channer Street project after a supplier heard that the asphalt would be used for a community project and agreed to provide it at no cost. Van der Vyver said the organisation hoped the project would

encourage residents and businesses to contribute towards similar initiatives. “This is for the community. It’s almost by the community, for the community,” he said. “This is what we want people to realise. You don’t have to change the world. You just have to change something in the world.” He said AfriForum’s next projects would include repainting faded street names, cutting grass in parks and continuing to address problems around schools. “The next project we’re starting is all our street names, because you can’t even read the street names anymore,” he said. “Unless or until you wait for an ambulance, that’s half an hour late because you couldn’t find the street name.” Van der Vyver said the organisation was also looking at establishing a pothole fund, with AfriForum planning to contribute an initial R30,000. He encouraged residents to contribute financially, volunteer their time or join the organisation to support community projects. “We want to get people excited again,” he said. “Instead of complaining, let’s build a nation where we say, ‘You know what? I’m proud of this.’” For Van der Vyver, however, the pothole intervention was ultimately about more than repairing a section of road. “If the ambulance has to wait for five minutes because there are vehicles backed up here, you lose a life,” he said. “So how important is it? It’s worth a life. We might buy something like this, and I might save your life. I might save my own life.” He said AfriForum hoped the initiative would create momentum for residents to take an active role in improving their communities. “We want to say, listen, let’s get momentum and let’s start doing stuff ourselves,” he said. AfriForum is inviting community members who want to contribute to or volunteer in its projects to get involved. For more information, contact Louis van der Vyver at 066 486 7611.

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Bay non-proﬁt to produce Women’s Challenge T-shirts THE Association for the Physically Disabled (APD) in Nelson Mandela Bay has been contracted to produce thousands of T-shirts, scrunchies and goodie bags for this year’s SPAR Women’s Challenge in Gqeberha. It is the first time in the event’s 36-year history that these popular merchandise items, annually given to participants as part of their entry package, have been manufactured by a non-profit organisation. The deal is one of the biggest ever landed by the organisation’s clothing factory, which provides income-generating opportunities to people with disabilities. It was concluded after SPAR Eastern Cape managing director Solly Engelbrecht and marketing executive Natasha Rogan toured the facility in 2025. The pair were so inspired by what they saw that plans were set in motion to source 6,000 of each item directly from APD, rather than from an outside supplier, as had been the case previously. APD director Cecilia Fourie said the retailer’s decision to back the organisation was hugely significant. “People with disabilities need to prove to the world that they can do exactly the same work as anyone else. SPAR does not support us because they feel sorry for us; they know we can do the job,” said Fourie. The T-shirts are made from the same athlete-friendly, moisture-management fabric that proved such a hit in 2025. The only differences are the change in hue, from mint to magenta, and the production team. “It’s a beautiful colour and there’s also a little bit of yellow to add brightness,” said Fourie. Two audits per year are one of the requirements for APD to be able to produce clothing lines for third-party merchants. The latest audit shows a score of 86%, which is 26 points above the national average and, for context, only a fraction lower than that of a

Members of the Association for the Physically Disabled in Nelson Mandela Bay are producing thousands of scrunchies, T-shirts and goodie bags for women entering the 2026 SPAR Women’s Challenge.

This year’s SPAR Women’s Challenge T-shirts, now in a striking magenta, are being produced by the Association for the Physically Disabled in Nelson Mandela Bay. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED well-known major clothing brand. About half of the 80 people working at the facility in North End are working on the or-

der, which is set for completion at the end of August. Sponsorship controller Honey Koba said the

partnership reflected SPAR Eastern Cape’s commitment to creating meaningful economic opportunities through local procurement. “We’re investing in our community’s skills to support job creation and demonstrate the value of manufacturing quality products right here in Nelson Mandela Bay,” said Koba. “We’re incredibly proud that this year’s race merchandise tells a story of empowerment, excellence and community impact.” Even more exciting is that the partnership has capacity for growth. “Looking to next year, we’d love to explore expanding the merchandise range to include items such as cross-body bags, socks and even tights,” said Koba. This will give Women’s Challenge supporters the opportunity to purchase additional branded products, facilitating more sustainable employment opportunities downstream. APD and SPAR EC enjoy a long-standing relationship, which is why a wheelchair race was included in the Women’s Challenge programme for the first time last year. Competitors from APD, the Amputee Support Group, the Bona uBuntu Programme for the visually impaired (all of whom are partners in the annual Wheelchair Wednesday campaign) and Cheshire Homes lined up for the inaugural event. Now, thousands of ladies will get to sample APD’s handiwork on 26 September. The Women’s Challenge offers 5km and 10km races to accommodate everyone from walkers to casual runners and elite athletes. The SPAR Grand Prix series, featuring the very best African competitors over 10km, is held in conjunction with the mass-participation event. Prospective participants can enter at www. easyreg.co.za until 18 September. There is an option to register up to two additional people, each of whom will receive an email with a barcode that can be presented for payment at any SPAR or SaveMor outlet in Gqeberha.

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MATRICULANTS in Nelson Mandela Bay have less than three weeks left to enter the Miss and Mr Matric Nelson Mandela Bay competition, hosted by PE Express and UD Express, with entries closing on 6 October 2026. The competition supports Community Chest Eastern Cape, with all proceeds going towards its work in Eastern Cape communities. Entrants will showcase their matric dance outfits at a fashion show finale at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at 13:00. Prizes The winners’ photographs will be featured on the front pages of PE Express and UD Express. • Winner: R2,000 Walmer Park gift card each. • 1st runner-up: R1,500 Walmer Park gift card each. • 2nd runner-up: R1,000 Walmer Park gift card each. • 4th and 5th place: R500 gift card each. Rules and entry details • An entry fee of R60 is payable directly to Community Chest, with banking details below. • Entrants must submit their matric dance photograph and a completed entry form, including proof of payment. • Submit high-resolution photographs in which the full outfit, including dress or suit, hair, make-up and accessories, is clearly visible. Photo collages of up to three photos are permitted. • Only one entry per matriculant is allowed, featuring a solo photograph or collage. Photos with partners, group photos and selfies will not be accepted. • Only matriculants from Nelson Mandela Bay schools in Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch and Nqweba (Kirkwood) are eligible to enter. • Photographs posted on Facebook timelines or sent via Messenger will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted via email only. Choose your image wisely, as replacements will not be accepted after submission. • All qualifying entries will be posted in an album on the PE Express and UD Express Facebook pages. By entering, you grant EP Media permission to use these images on its social media platforms.

The Miss and Mr Matric competition closes on 6 October. Enter now! • Facebook reactions do not influence the outcome. Judging is conducted by an independent panel, whose decision is final. • Please allow two to three business days for photos to be uploaded to the Facebook pages. Closing date Entries close on 6 October 2026. No late entries will be accepted. How to enter Go to www.udexpress.co.za and look for the entry form under “Competitions”. Email the completed form along with your matric dance photograph and proof of payment to info@cchestpe.org.za, or WhatsApp 071 670 3393. Use the subject line “MD” followed by your surname, and use the same as your payment reference. Bank details for entry fee (R60) Beneficiary: Community Chest of the EC Bank: First National Bank Account number: 62055249786 Branch code: 250109 Branch: Greenacres Proof of payment must be submitted together with your photograph and entry form to ensure prompt processing.

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BROWN The Funeral service of the late BARENESE PAULINE (65yrs) will take place on Saturday,19/09/2026 at 12:30 pm from Roselane Congregation Church, Thomas Gamble, Uitenhage. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

The Funeral service of the late SOPHIA (62yrs) will take place on Saturday, 19/09/2026 at 09:30 am from Deeperlight Assembly, 16 Wahab Tiry Street, Alanridge West. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

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BRUINERS The Cremation service of the late QUINTON SAMUEL (74yrs) will take place on Saturday, 19/09/2026 at 11:00 am from St. Kevin Roman Catholic Church, Stanford Road, Port Elizabeth. Deeply mourned by his family and friends.

The Funeral service of the late DAPHNE LOUISE (76yrs) will take place on Saturday,19/09/2026 at 11:00 am from Evangelies Gereformeerde Kerk, Acacia Avenue, Rosedale. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

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The Funeral service of the late MARGARET JANE (77yrs) will take place on Saturday,19/09/2026. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

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The Funeral service of the late ROSABELLE (92yrs) will take place on Saturday, 19/09/2026 at 10:00 am from St. Joseph Parish Catholic Church, Baird Street, Uitenhage. Deeply mourned by her family and friends.

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ERF 10063 UITENHAGE LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68(1) of the Deeds Registries Act,47 of 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a cerThe Funeral service of the tified copy of Deed of Translate TONY RODERICK fer No. T30243/1994CTN (69yrs) will take place on passed by THE MUNICIPALISaturday, 19/09/2026 at TY OF UITENHAGE, in fa10:00 am from VGK vour of JOHANNES ARChurch, Palm Drive, Thomas Gamble. Deeply MOED, Identity No. 511114 mourned by his family and 5034 01 3 and GEORGINA STOFFELINA ARMOED, friends. Identity No. 550414 0116 01 9, Married in Community of property to each other, in respect of certain ERF 10063 UITENHAGE, in the Municipality and Division of UitenROBERTS hage, Eastern Cape Province, 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 Eastern Cape Registrar of Deeds at: 113 Alexandra Rd, QONCE The Funeral service of the within two weeks from the late LEEVAN STANTON date of the publication of (26yrs) will take place on this notice. Saturday, 19/09/2026 at Dated at Uitenhage this 01st 12:00 am from Old Apostolic Church, Maduna day of September 2026. Master Representative: Road, Langa. Deeply mourned by his family and GEORGINA STOFFELINA ARfriends. MOED KUBAN CHETTY INC ATTORNEYS 163 Cape Road Mill Park Port Elizabeth Tel. 041 373 1706 WINDVOeL E-mail. conveyancing2@ kubanchettyinc.com

ERF 1635 DESPATCH FORM JJJ LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act 47, The Funeral service of the 1937, of the intention to apMAREE late MICHAEL (33yrs) will ply for the issue of a certitake place on Saturday, fied copy of Deed of Trans19/09/2026 at 11:00 am fer No. T1574/1974CTN pasfrom Old Apostolic Church, sed by BAREND LOUW, Mountainview. Deeply mourned by his family and BORN ON 18TH JANUARY 1940 in favour of DION BOfriends. THA, BORN ON 17TH JULY 1946 in respect of ERF 1635 DESPATCH, IN THE NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF UITENHAGE, PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN PROPERTIES CAPE. Which has been lost or The Funeral service of the destroyed late JEROME LUCIEN (67yrs) will take place on All persons having objection Saturday,19/09/2026 at to the issue of such copy are FLATS TO RENT 09:00 am from St. Simon hereby required to lodge the of Cyrene Anglican Church, 3250 same in writing with the Arend Drive, REGISTRAR OF DEEDS: EasMountainview. Deeply 1 slpk Woonstel TE tern Cape at QONCE situate mourned by his family and HUUR, Oop plan sitkamer at 113 Alexandra Road, King friends. & kombuis, 1 badkamer. Williams Town within two Koop krag en water R3500 weeks from the date of pup/m. Skakel 0645123042 blication of this notice. Dated at Port Elizabeth this 10TH day of SEPTEMBER EP Media en Novus Media 2026. kan nie bevestig of enige MENTOOR "BADAT" van die geadverteerde APPLICANT: dienste of produkte veilig SAMANTHA ANNE CRADis vir gebruik of die DOCK (CONVEYANCER) verlangde uitwerking of KAPLAN BLUMBERG ATresultaat sal hê nie. Lesers TORNEYS word gewaarsku om die 1st Floor adverteerder se getuigskrifte deeglik te Block A oorweeg en na te gaan. Southern Life Gardens BuilEP Media en Novus Media ding aanvaar hoegenaamd geen 70-2nd Avenue aanspreeklikheid ten opsigte van enige van die Newton Park geadverteerde dienste of Port Elizabeth The Cremation service of goedere nie. Tel. 041 363 6044 the late MAJEEDAH 5X1DISCLAI-KG211124 "MACKY" (65yrs) will take E-mail. sam@kaplans.co.za

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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 Number T41219 /2001CTN, in favour of NOMHLE EVELYN MADWARA with Identity Number 500723 0690 08 3, in respect of certain ERF 25460 UITENHAGE 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 Qonce within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at Uitenhage on 03 September 2026

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE NUMBER 1542/2026 IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ELROY LUCAS DIED ON 18 FEBRUARY 2026 IDENTITY NUMBER 790704 5207 08 0 ADDRESS 11 KERSOGIE STREET, UITENHAGE LIQUIDATION AND DITRIBUTION TO LIE FOR INSPECTION AT THE MASTER'S OFFICE OF PORT ELIZABETH FOR A PERIOD OF 21 DAYS FROM DATE OF PUBLICATION HEREOF.

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Estate Number 5581/2024 In the Estate of the late: MILIA MGOLOZI, Died on 20 SEPTEMBER 2024, Identity Number 560818 0814 08 4 Married In Community of Property to JOSEPH MGOLOZI, Identity Number: 570923 5731 08 1 Address: 38 Lucas Street, Kwa Nobuhle Creditors and Debtors in the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claim and to pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 (Thirty) days of publication hereof. J.S. LEVY & LEVY - Est. 1934 – Leopold Butlion Suite 301, 3rd Floor, Aloe Mall, Caledon Street, Uitenhage levy@iafrica.com ref: LB/MG/Mgolozi

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RAYNIER SAUNDERS In the Estate of the Late RAYNIER SAUNDERS, Identity No. 670104 5009 088, divorced, resided at 37 Conradie Street, Eric Dodd, Kariega, and who died at Kariega on 28 December 2024. Estate No: 982/2025. Notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie for inspection at the Office of the Master of the High Court, Port Elizabeth and the Magistrates Court Kariega for a period of twenty-one (21) days as from date of publication hereof. JOHANETT JANSE VAN RENSBURG & ASSOCIATES INC Attorneys for the Executors 10 Bird Street Central Port Elizabeth Tel. 064 534 0956 Email. johanett@jjvrlaw.com

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Elrick Clack (in blou) in aksie teen Stefan Roberts.

HANNES SCHOEMAN ELRICK Clack was Despatch se groot uitblinker toe die Oostelike Provinsie se jaarlikse stoeikampioenskappe in die Ernst Swanepoel-saal op die dorp gehou is. Sy twee kragmetings teen stoeiers met groot aansien, Johan Landman en Stefan Roberts, was gevegte wat nog lank onthou sal word. Clack het een geveg gewen en een verloor, maar die verskil tussen hulle was

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bitter min. Danie Els, president van die Despatch-klub, sê die twee vriendskaplike gevegte was van hoogstaande gehalte. “In albei kragmetings het Clack en sy teenstanders die toeskouers enduit op die punte van hulle stoeie gehou. Dit was werklik iets om te aanskou,” sê hy. Roberts was vroeër vanjaar nog deel van die SA-span wat in Egipte aan die Afrika-kampioenskappe gaan deelneem het. Landman self het al met die bestes in die land swaarde gekruis.

Die Despatch-klub het boonop verder gekook toe Hanko Stander gekies is om op die wêreldverhoog by die Statebond-kampioenskappe van 4 tot 6 April te gaan deelneem. Dan het die dogter Mialee, en seun Malan, van afrigters Haydri en Jacques Strydom, albei skitterende vertonings gelewer en goud in hul onderskeie afdelings verower. Mialee stoei nog skaars drie maande, maar het reeds gewys sy moet vorentoe fyn dopgehou word.

Boxing club feeds the young, produces champions HANNES SCHOEMAN THE Thubalethu Boxing Club in KwaNobuhle deserves a monument for the massive effort it puts into Eastern Cape and South African boxing. It is a club with a heart of gold. Thubalethu is not only producing local and national champions like no other club, but is also actively involved in the welfare of its boxers. “We appreciate all our boxers and try our utmost best to keep them fit, healthy and happy. We have started a feeding programme for our 53 kids on a daily basis,” coach and owner Mazizi Vumazonke said. “They get served with food, fruit and

drinks. We make happy faces and make sure the hunger pains disappear so that they can concentrate 100% on their boxing skills. Their smiles say it all.” Vumazonke added, “To do this on a daily basis, we are thankful for the support of our sponsors that the club now has a nutrition programme for the kids for 12 months. “Without the help and support of Eco Venturist, Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, Ranmore Fund Management, Helpmore Charity and Lunchboxfund, this dream would not be possible,” Vumazonke said. In another boost for the club, female boxer Lihle Soga stunned the Durban public over the weekend when she won her first

professional fight against Asanda Mkhwanazi of KwaZulu-Natal who already had four outings in the professional ring. Vumazonke is not surprised at all. “Lihle’s nickname is not Wondergirl for nothing. She is a great and highly-talented boxer and a national champion in the making. She is a hard puncher with lightning-fast hands. “Lihle is also a former South African amateur champion and the sister of South African junior bantamweight prospect Lubabalo ‘Pitbull’ Soga. These are dynamite sisters. “Expect plenty more action in the months to come,” Vumazonke said confidently.

Klawerjas teams gear up for VW’s 75th anniversary celebrations KLAWERJAS players from across the Kariega automotive community are set to take to the boards on 24 September 2026, as the Kariega Klawerjas Union hosts a special Klawerjas Day at the VW Pavilion to mark 75 years of VWGA’s presence in the town. According to the Nelson Mandela Bay Klawerjas union team captain, Orlando Kerridge, six teams will compete on the day, drawing players from current and retired Volkswagen employees, former workers, and three teams representing component companies with close ties to the manufacturer. The Kariega Klawerjas Union said it felt it was important for the sport to be part of the milestone, given Klawerjas’ place as one of the sporting codes under the Volkswagen umbrella and its role in bringing

communities together over many years. “Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Volkswagen Car Manufacturer, together with Delta Car Manufacturing and Mercedes-Benz, regularly hosted events of this nature, bringing employees and members of the broader automotive community together through sport and fellowship,” said Kerridge. He added that the Union believes that this tradition is worth continuing and rebuilding, and hopes that the anniversary Klawerjas Day will serve as a stepping stone toward restoring that culture of community sport. The Union stressed that the event is not only about competition. “It is about bringing people together, strengthening old friendships, creating new ones and celebrating the important role that sport

has played in the Volkswagen family and the Kariega community,” Kerridge said. Looking ahead to the occasion, Kerridge added, “As we celebrate 75 years of Volkswagen in Kariega, Kariega Klawerjas Union hopes that this Klawerjas Day will become a memorable occasion for everyone involved. Through this event, we want to honour the past, celebrate the present and strengthen the relationships that will carry us into the future.” The Union wished all participating teams a wonderful day, adding, “May the day be filled with good competition, friendship, laughter and camaraderie.” Any Klawerjas player who meets the participation criteria and would like to be part of the celebration is encouraged to contact Orlando Kerridge on 082 415 2161 or Elrado Jansen on 081 035 7844.

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 and the show starts at 18:00. Tickets from R150 are available online at Webtickets or through the Sun International website. The Soil - Heritage Festival: 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. Loerie Nartjiefees: 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. KwaNobuhle Sport Task Team Meeting: The KwaNobuhle Sport Task Team will have a meeting on 27 September at 14:00 at the Love Life Youth Centre. The agenda includes feedback on the meeting with the NMBSC, reporting back with the KwaNobuhle councillors and the way forward with the NMBSC. Each sporting code is required to submit credentials for two representatives, signed on the official letterhead of their federation or association. Mujahid George: Celebrate 30 years of music with the acclaimed performer at Boardwalk ICC on 3 October at 20:00. George will be joined by Mo George, Emo Adams, Loukmaan Adams and Anslin Gysman. Tickets from R190 are available from WebTickets. Ladies, Wear Your Crown: Don’t miss the empowering experience, featuring Jonathan Rubain and team, with Rachel Kolisi sharing her testimony, at Boardwalk ICC on 4 October from 15:00. Tickets from R190 are available from WebTickets. 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. Luce della Moda 2026 - Eclipse: Don’t miss the premier fashion and creative showcase, presented by Braemore Designs, at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 10 October. Doors open at 17:00, and the show starts at 18:00. It will feature designer fashion collections, live entertainment, creative collaborations, business networking opportunities and brand showcases. Tickets are R320, available online from Webtickets. Tjaart van der Walt Golf Day: The school in Algoa Park will host a golf day fund-raiser 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. Send your Diary entries to udexpress@novusmedia.co.za by Tuesdays at 10:00. Entries may be in English or Afrikaans.