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ROMINENT Port Elizabeth boxing trainer Chief Oliphant (53) of Bimba Street, NU9 Motherwell died at the Dora Nginza hospital last Thursday after sustaining head injuries in a car accident in Colchester last week Saturday. Chief, as Oliphant was known, worked with and later took over from the late Jimmy Nobebe as a trainer at Sisonke Boxing Club in Zwide Township in the early 1990s.
He was the force behind the success of the Oliphant boxing brothers Mzukisi (featherweight), Luvuyo (Junior featherweight) and Siyabulela (featherweight) including Junior Flyweight boxer Butana Kate of Veeplaas among others. Mzukisi won the Eastern Cape (Featherweight) title and lost the SA crown against Gauteng’s Andrew Matabola under the tutelage of Chief who was a no no-nsense boxing coach. His death was described by his family and boxing fraternity as a devastating blow. “It’s a low blow. We’ll take time to register
this loss. We have lost a brother and coach who was like a father to us. (He was) very principled! Ubhuti (Chief) instilled discipline and wanted everything to be in order,” said Luvuyo sobbing. “I am shocked to hear the news. This is indeed a great loss,” said Boxing South Africa (BSA) Nelson Mandela Bay Service Provider Mthunzi Mapitiza. According to Mapitiza, Chief had been away from the game of late. Nothing was heard of his boxers when he left. “But his absence was felt,” he said, “because he came to boxing at a time when
trainers and managers were dedicated to the sport.” “Chief made his mark under very difficult conditions. He looked well after the conditioning of his boxers,” said the BSA boss. Chief will be laid to rest after a service to be held in a marquee tent at his Mbiba Street home in NU 9 Motherwell this Saturday, August 10, from 10am. The cortege will leave for Forest Hill cemetery at 12 noon. Chief is survived by his mother, wife Nokwandisa, children, Anawe, Aphelele and Ayabulela, his brothers and sisters.
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Garden projects and emerging farmers were given a major boost last Friday when its members received spades, wheelbarrows, seeds and watering cans from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Agriculture SubDirectorate. The tools were handed over at the Nangoza Jebe Community hall by Economic and Development, Tourism and Urban Agriculture Chairman, Babalwa Lo bishe on behalf of the Executive Mayor Ben Fihla. Pictured here is Cllr Lobishe (orange necklace) with some of the emerging farmers. (see page2) PHOTO:THAMSANQA MBOVANE
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Naptosa EC holds Conference at NMMU this weekend NCEBA DLADLA THE Eastern Cape Chapter of the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of Southern Africa (NAPTOSA) will hold its seventh Annual Conference at the Sports Centre of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) South Campus in Summerstrand from this Friday to Sunday. “We are expecting about 450 delegates from the entire province to converge here in Nelson Mandela Bay for the conference,” said Vusumzi Mvubu who serves in the
Naptosa Provincial Finance Committee. According to Naptosa Senior Executive Officer Mandisa Mannie, Naptosa chose the Women’s Day long-weekend for this conference because “we do not want to disrupt teaching and learning in schools,” she explained. Naptosa, according to Mannie, believes in putting a child first. The theme for this year’s conference is; “Being professional in every way, not just in name”. This will be discussed at length by speakers that include Naptosa’s president Basil
Manuel who will be talking at the dinner on Friday. A much travelled Manuel, who is also the Chairperson of the Independent Labour Caucus that represents at least 48% of the public servants in the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), will be taking the podium to reflect on his much-loved topic, “Professionalism” as it pertains to the educator and the learner. The role of women in education and society at large will be acknowledged and appreciated in the conference through the address by NMMU Faculty of Education Lec-
turer, Dr Deidre Geduld. Meanwhile, Dr Dale MacGregor will be taking delegates through their paces on the intricacies of physical and emotional health responsibilities under the topic, “Affecting Tomorrow By taking a Stand Today.” Mannie said Naptosa was hoping to engage in deliberations on their resolutions to promote the culture of teaching and learning in schools as well as to challenge educators to take the lead in their professional development during this conference.
From bucket collector to superintendent: Thembinkosi Ncapai retires on high note NCEBA DLADLA NELSON Mandela Bay Municipality’s Roads and Stormwater Department Superintendent Thembinkosi Ncapai (65) has retired after 43 years in the municipality where he started as a bucket collector. Ncapai, who is a KwaZakhele resident, has been married to Nosandisa since 1972 and is blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. Formerly of Transkei in Mount Frere, Ncapai aka Marais, had standard six (Grade 8) when he started working. He studied Basic Building Construction through Adult Basic Education and Training (Abet) up to matric in the 1990s. He also studied Management at Damelin College and Mechanical Engineering which he unfortunately could not complete at Iqhayiya Technical College which is now part of the PE College. Ncapai worked for the Port Elizabeth Municipality (PEM), the Cape Provincial Administration (CPA), Ibhayi City Council and finally Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
Municipality (NMMM). There were three employees and no infrastructure at the Struandale office when Ncapai started out. then as the head of Roads and Stormwater division, he assisted many labourers and drivers to get permanent employment in the municipality. Ncapai served under many bosses from which he said he had learnt a great deal. “I worked under the guidance of the late Mike Malherbe, a man who had a pure heart. He taught me a lot of things about work,” said Ncapai. Other people Ncapai learnt from were Berry Lizamor and Gavin Flanagan. “He was a dedicated worker who made an immense contribution in the lives of many people he worked with,” said Roads and Stormwater Department: South Region’s Operations Officer, Jeffery Sawuli. Sawuli said Ncapai was an honest and truthful employee of the municipality. “Marais (Ncapai) had natural intelligence and knowledge with a good memory of the institution’s assets and infrastructure,” said Sawuli, adding that it would be difficult to replace Ncapai.
Retired NMBM Superintendent Thembinkosi Marais Ncapai. PHOTO:NCEBA DLADLA
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GARDEN projects and emerging farmers were given a major boost last Friday when its members received spades, wheelbarrows, seeds and watering cans from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Agriculture Sub-Directorate. The tools were handed over at the Nangoza Jebe Community hall by Economic and Development, Tourism and Urban Agriculture Chairman, Babalwa Lobishe on behalf of the Executive Mayor Ben Fihla. Speaking at the event, Councillor Lobishe called on the community of the Nelson Mandela Bay to participate in Agriculture. “Agriculture is the core to eradicating poverty and ensure there’s food security. We need to inculcate a culture within our communities and the youth that Agriculture is the way to go.” The handover is part of the municipality Woman’s Month programmes. The members of the projects and emerging farmer’s cooperatives are predominantly women from the previously disadvantaged communities. “We need to liberate women and put them at the centre stage of development. This marks a great day for us as a city. Today we are here to give confidence and trust in you that what you are doing and committed to is right. We share your commitment in eradicat-
ing hunger in our communities,” said Councillor Lobishe. She said the municipality would continue to support farmers and women in farming by giving them support and skills development. “This must not only end in producing food, we need to grow these projects into viable businesses that will contribute to the economic development and job creation,” she said. The Economic Development, Tourism and Urban Agriculture Directorate also assists emerging farmers and community gardens cooperatives with purchasing of land, opening markets and business skills training. Municipal spokesman Mthubanzi Mniki said, “The municipality is in a process of passing a policy that will guide the council on supporting agricultural projects and food production. The policy is already being discussed within committees of council. The policy will guide the municipality on how to support and fund the projects on a sustain-able basis”. Garden project beneficiary, Nomonde Ntsundwana, said, “Agriculture is everything.” “Since the start of the partnership between us and the municipality, we have benefited immensely. This has uplifted us and brought back our dignity. We commit to taking good care of these tools so that the municipality can have an opportunity to help others,” she said.
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Fear of izikhothane causing havoc in KwaNobuhle NCEBA DLADLA MEMBERS of the Community Police Forum (CPF) in KwaNobuhle are noticing a sudden rise in gangsterism among the school-going youth, and they are concerned. Speaking to PE Express Indaba last week, KwaNobuhle CPF Deputy Chairperson Siphiwo Vusani said his office had been contacted by concerned parents recently to intervene between members of the warring factions. “We have witnessed the rise of gangsters called the Female Body Inspectors (FBIs), Amavolontiya and Izikhothana in our township most recently. They are terrorising school children,” said Vusani who is the CPF Safety Schools Programme Coordinator. The gangs allegedly stop school-going children and search them for pocket-money, cellphones and other items. This re- Concerned KwaNobuhle CPF Dep. Chairperson Siphiwo Vusani. PHOTO:NCEBA DLADLA sults in fights among the gangs, according admitted for fear of bringing bad influ- against labels and girls - something comto Vusani. “Concerned parents came to our office re- ence,” said KwaNobuhle CPF Chairperson mon among the youth, he said. “Police, the CPF and parents met to discently and asked that we intervene between Monica Mbatsha. Police spokesperson Constable Majola cuss the problem and, as far as we are conthe gangs whose members are school chilcerned, there is nothing to worry about at Nkohli thought otherwise. dren,” said Vusani. “I don’t think we have anything to worry this stage,” said Nkohli. Members of these gangs were learners But Vusani insists, “The CPF is planning from different high schools and a few prima- about at the moment. What we saw happening is not gangsterism necessarily. It is this a meeting with the School Governing Bodry schools in KwaNobuhle. “Our main concern is that this is going common culture of the youth called ies (SGBs) in the area where this problem to negatively affect schools’ numbers. Many Izikhothane who wear big brands to im- will be discussed,” he said, adding that they would then decide on a programme of acparents will be forced to take their children press,” said Constable Nkohli. To Nkohli, the fight was between tion with the learners. out of these schools to former model C schools where they will also struggle to be izikhothane and amavolontiya fighting
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Good detective work keeps women, child abusers behind bars NCEBA DLADLA MEMBERS of the South African Police Service (SAPS) detectives in the Motherwell cluster have declared war on people who abuse women and children. “As August is Women’s Month, it is good to find that the detectives are showing their concern about the abuse of women and children through their hard work to make sure that all the suspects are kept behind bars,” said police spokesperson Warrant Officer Dumile Gwavu. He added that the long sentences given to several offenders in their policing area was sending a message that police will not tolerate any of these crimes against women and children. W/O Gwavu also commended members of the community for their assistance in the investigations which had gone very well in many stations of the cluster. In KwaZakhele, Vuyo Ngwema (30) was sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment while seven others were sentenced to between three and 20 years for rape and other cases. In New Brighton, Mtendeni Myeki and Dumisani Fatyi were both handed 25 years each for housebreaking and rape. In another case a man was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment while another man was sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment. In Motherwell a man was sentenced to a life sentence while another got 25 years. Criminals in Swartkops, Ikamvelihle and Kinkelbos were also handed stiff sentences for rape as well as statutory rape. “This shows how dedicated our detectives are in their work and we also thank the community members for their support,” said W/O Gwavu.
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Golden games put spring back in their steps NCEBA DLADLA NELSON Mandela Bay older persons took part in the District Golden Games at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Sportsground in Summerstrand last Thursday. The elderly competed in Brisk Walk, Duck Walk, Stick Pass and Relay, netball and football among others in this community-based programme. It was organised by the Depart-
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ment of Sport, Arts and Recreation in association with the Social Development Department to prevent abuse, encourage aging in action, healthy living, socialising, integration, and to promote the rights of older persons. District winners will participate in the provincial games to be held in East London next Monday and Tuesday (August 12 and 13) while national games will be held in Germiston, Gauteng Province from August 21 to 25.
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Algoa Bay Council for the Aged’s participants.
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Zwide Township’s PE Service Centre at the Golden Age Games.
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Standing ovation for musical Footsteps NCEBA DLADLA THE Performing Arts Council of the Free State (PACOFS) musical Footsteps received a standing ovation on its first night at the PE Opera House last Thursday.
Members of the cast of the musical “Footsteps” which enthralled local audiences at the PE Opera House at the weekend. PHOTO: NCEBA DLADLA
The show was brought to PE from Thursday to Saturday last week courtesy of the Department of Arts and Culture (DSRAC) and PACOFS. Local theatre supporters who watched the show about two young lovers from different villages and cultures who have to fight against all odds to be with each other and finally say “I do” gave it a standing ovation. Written, choreographed and directed by Zenzi Mbuli, the award-winning musical which was first premiered in London in the UK is told through tap-dance, song and narration. “Super! Excellent! I enjoyed everything,” said Noluntu Makubeni of KwaZakhele while Britt Baatjies of Seaview loved the “wonderful dancing”. “A lot of energy, excellent and focused. You can’t take your eyes off it. A really good
show,” said Annagret Groenewald from Despatch. The fast paced and energetic musical touches on the everyday problems societies faced, said local businessman Mkhuseli Jack. “Wow! Unlike many of the soapies we are fed with every day in our homes which do not depict reality, this show is like a modern Mbongeni Ngema piece. It addresses real issues and tell it like it is,” said Jack. “I was amazed. This is not your typical everyday drama. These kids portray our lives superbly,” said Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter Elvis Mali. “Fantastic! What a talent!” said Marian Neale-Shutte and Nuala Jansen both of Theescombe. The show by this relatively young Bloemfontein-based artists has been to theatres in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban and according to PACOFS Artistic Director Jerry Pooe, with the way it is receiving rave reviews, he believes they are succeeding in showing the youth of South Africa that “one can make it big in theatre and that theatre is fun.”
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Plan to empower young women THAMSANQA MBOVANE
Muchloved Sister Booi bids Dora Nginza’s Burns Unit good bye
The KwaNobuhle LoveLife Centre in collaboration with Happi will once again prove that it has always been on play and not on pause as it will host an event that would empower young women in the Townships.
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The event is taking place at the Centre this Friday, National Women’s Day. It is entitled “empower young women who are at and out of school”. According to Themba Maseti, the Centre’s manager, the event will look at the challenges that young women are facing these days. “The event is a follow-up event as we annually host events that look at the future of young women. “There will be representatives from CPF, Phaphamani Rape Crisis, KwaNobuhle Outreach Centre, to mention just a few. “We have also invited young women from Solomon Mahlangu High, Tinarha High, as well as Molly Blackburn High schools. “There will be three sessions that will talk about Loving and Appreciating life, and the second and third sessions will focus on nutrition and looking after your body. We expect about 90 women to particiapate in this event,” said Maseti.
In attendance at the farewell function, which was held in the hospital’s dining hall, were hospital management, colleagues, a few other retired nurses and members of Sister Booi’s family. All the speakers described Booi’s exit as a loss to the hospital and especially the unit where she treated patients with love and care. “She was dedicated,” said Area Manager Sr Xoliswa Ngutyana. “We have learnt a lot from you and will apply everything that you’ve taught us in this unit,” said Dr Sameer Abbas. Booi who joined the Burns Unit when it opened in 1996 started nursing at this hospital in 1986 after working at Livingstone Hospital which she joined in 1978. She said her journey was rugged and bumpy, but through her desire to serve, she found being a nurse the most exciting and fulfilling profession. “I entered this profession because I wanted to serve my community. And 35 years later, though I must say it was not easy, I feel I have done just that, and I am very happy,” said Booi proudly.
DORA Nginza’s Burns Unit recently said farewell to Sister Phindiwe Priscilla Booi of KwaMagxaki who has served her community as a professional nurse for 35 years.
She added, “I am happy because I was given an opportunity to work in the Burns Unit. I did not know why, but when I saw the wounds, I realised that this was something special something that needed to be treated like a flower garden.” Booi saw the reward in the healing wound. This was extended when some of her patients recognised and thanked her for the care and love that she gave them in healing their wounds - sometimes years later. “My worst moments were seeing innocent two months -old babies with 40% or more burn wounds due to fire,” said Booi. She said children suffer burns as a result of domestic violence, shack fires and pure carelessness. The over-indulgence in gadgets like cellphones, especially by teenage mothers, is another problem. Said Booi, “So many children have to take second place to this technological advancement. You find children with 90% burns in hot water only because the mother was busy on MxIt, WhatsApp, Twitter or Facebook. It is wrong.” Booi, who is a mother of two boys and two girls and grandmother, thanked her husband Keebo Booi for her support throughout the years. She said she would be spending quality time by herself though she will be watching developments in the Burns Unit with interest. “I have served all my life. I owe it to myself to be by myself,” said Sr Booi.
Dora Nginza Hospital’s Sr Phindiwe Booi has retired after many years of dedicated service in the Burns Unit. PHOTO:NCEBA DLADLA
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Parents sought THE Social Development Department in Addo Road, Motherwell is looking for the whereabouts of Nomsa Bingwa, the biological mother of Lindokuhle Bingwa who was born at Kamvelihle, in Port Elizabeth on 17 February 2005. Nomsa was residing at 1253 Site and Service, KwaZakhele but nobody from that address knows about her whereabouts. Anyone who might know where Nomsa Bigwa is should please contact Social Worker Nontembeko Madlulela at her office in Addo Road, Motherwell or phone 0 041 461 7914 between 8am and 4pm from Monday to Friday.
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The Department of Social Development and Special Programmes in Nelson Mandela Metro is requesting information with regard to the biological father of a 4 year old boy, Thabile Mahlabane. His biological mother was Zonke Mahlabane. She died on 22/03/2010. She was residing in Umtata (Transkei). Contact the student social worker Mr Mzoli Mavimbela at 0 041 406 5760, during office hours (8h00-16h30) or fax 0 041 406 5797.
Sinelizwi Sikukula’s father sought The Department of Social Development and Special Programmes in Nelson Mandela Metro is requesting information with regard to the biological father of a 16 year old girl, Sinelizwi Sikukula. Her biological mother was Sikukula Nobay-
anda. She died on 07/01/2012. She was residing in Umtata (Transkei). Contact the student social worker Mr Mzoli Mavimbela at 0 041 406 5760, during office hours (8h00-16h30) or fax 0 041 406 5797.
Athule Ntozonke’s biological father sought The Department of Social Development and Special Programmes in Nelson Mandela Metro is requesting information with regard to the biological father of Athule Ntozonke. The child was born on 20/01/2008. His biological mother was Monique Ntozonke. She died on 07/07/2010. She was residing in Port Elizabeth at no C 25 Kanana Street, Walmer. Contact the student social worker Ms Sweli at 0 041 406 5760, during office hours (8h00-16h30) or fax 0 041 406 5797. Asemahle Watshi’s biological father sought The Department of Social Development & Special Programmes, Eastern Cape Province, Nelson Mandela District, Ibhayi service office, is requesting information with regard to the biological father of Asemahle Watshi (born on the 2105-1999). The child is currently in the care of Ms Thandazwa Ngxowa who has been taking care of the child since 2011-07-28. Anyone who has information about the biological father to contact social worker Xoliswa Pelisile at 0 041 406 5882, during office hours (8h00-16h30)between Monday & Friday and/or 0 084 972 3713 after hours)
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NODEFA honours clubs and individuals SELBY MADIKANE CLUBS and individuals reaped the fruits of their hard labour when they were given awards at the Nobuhle-Despatch Football Association (NODEFA) end-of-season function held at Volkswagen Multi-Sports Complex Hall recently. The event was attended by high profile people such as the Nelson
Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Nkosinathi Benson “Oom Ben” Fihla, SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay President Mzimkhulu Fina and his executive committee members, SAFA Nelson Bay former President Johnson Kula, NODEFA President Monde Mhletywa and his committee members, as well as SAFA referees Buyile Gqubele and Jacob Frolick.
VW Stakeholder Relations Manager Albert Nkosinathi Clay (far right) presents a trophy to Imbabala Young Stars coach Vuyisile Makoki, Siyavuyisa Mafuna, Ayabulela Kokolo, and Mqokeleli Kokolo. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Some of the awards were:
Best CEO: Mzikayise Makasi VW Community Trust Premier League Coach of the season: Vuyisile Jesus Makoki (Imbabala Young Stars) NODEFA Best Administrators: Xola Songwiqi and Mncedisi Hote Best footballer: Sinethemba Sdepa (Highland Spurs) VW Community Trust First Division winners: Manchester Babes NODEFA Preseason Tournament winners: Kabah United Brothers (AmaCuba)
Monde Mhletywa presents a certificate and a trophy to Sinethemba Sdepa (Orlando Pirates new signee and a Nedbank Ke Yona Player). On the far left is Vintwembi Wine and next to him is Albert Clay. PHOTO: SELBY MADIKANE
East Cape Athletics Champs at St Albans this Saturday NCEBA DLADLA EASTERN Province Athletics (EPA) will host the Eastern Cape Athletics Championships at St Albans Correctional Services in Port Elizabeth this Saturday, August 10, from 8am. The Departments of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture as well as Education in Nelson Mandela May Metro Municipality will be part of the event.
Executive Mayor Benson Fihla is expected to be present at the event. Expected to take part in this historic championship to spearhead transformation in this sport, will be athletes coming from all the districts who make the greater Eastern Cape province, said EPA Cross Country Chairperson Dean Kivido. Explaining, Kivido said gone are the days where EPA, Border and former Transkei sent separate teams
NODEFA Easter Tournament: Highland Spurs Build It Premier League Top 8 winners: Kabah United Brothers Build It First Division Top 8 winners: Young Callies Five-a-side tournament winners: Manchester Babes Vintwembi Christian Wine Benefit Tournament winners: Despatch Pioneers Honorary Life President Award: Vintwembi Christian Wine Netball: Siyakhula Netball Club.
Mayor Oom Ben Fihla (left) and Monde Mhletywa (second from right) present a NODEFA blazer to their Honorary Life President Vintwembi Wine. On the right is Mzimkhulu Fina. PHOTO: SELBY
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to the national championships, because there is one Eastern Cape Province and there should be one team, according to the country’s demographics. School-going children will compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay Schools Championships while senior men and women will compete for a place in the team that must represent the province in the ASA championships in Potchefstroom next January.
THE Port Elizabeth East Football Association (PEEFA) will hold their annual general meeting at Veeplaas Hall (corner of Koyana and Kani Streets) on Sunday, August 11 at 10am. PEEFA Secretary Luyanda Ncwadi urged members attend and be punctual as there are a lot of issues to be discussed. “The success of PEEFA depends on our members’ commitment. The clubs must be represented by accredited delegates and clubs should abide by PEEFA Constitution,” said Ncwadi. For more info, contact him at 0 073 340 2101.
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Mission United topples Fabs SELBY MADIKANE MISSION United RFC devastated Fabs RFC 22-8 during their Eastern Province Rugby B Section League clash at Dan Qeqe Stadium last Saturday. It was the visiting side which broke the deadlock when lock Fernando Swartz scored the first unconverted try. Kwakhanya Sam, however, replied with a penalty to make the score 5-3 in favour of United.
Fabs went 8-5 ahead following a try by their fly half Ntsika Daniels. United led once again 10-8 through the try of Wesley Fortuin. Swartz registered his try under the poles which full back Roykie Draaghoender converted to increase United’s lead to 17-8. United sealed the game at 22-8 when Fortuin scored his last unconverted try. In another B Section League game Mandela Blues from Uitenhage caused a major upset when they thumped Easterns 55-5. Fabs reserves lost 15-12 to Mission United.
An XI Angels player outplays a Silver United player. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Iyiphumele kuqala iWinter Cup iXI Angels SELBY MADIKANE IINTSHATSHELI zeZAFA Njeya Investments Premier League iXI Angels zithathe indebe emva kokubetha 2-1 iintandane iDynamos kumagqibela kankqoyi womdlalo weNdebe iDSRAC KwaZakhele Four Rooms Winter Cup kutshanje.
Mission United wing Zenny Whitting outruns a Fabs player. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Kumaqela okuqala, iYoung Professionals ibhulelwe amasaka yiSilver United by 2-0 emva kokutywatyushwa 5-1 yiDynamos. Kumdlalo wabamelwane, iSilver Unit-
ed ibambene ntanganye 0-0 neDynamos. Ukanti kumaqela esibini i-United Brothers iwe phantsi ngo-2-1 no- 4-0 kwiFairway Stars neXI Angels ngokulandelelana, ngeli lixa i-Angels inqunqele’egoqweni iFairway Stars 4-1. Kumdlalo ophambi kowokugqibela, iDynamos ibethe iFairway Stars 3-1 ngeepenalti emva kokubambana 0-0 kwixesha lomdlalo, i-Angels iphul’ iimpondo i-United 2-1. Kumdlalo wamagqibela kankqoyi, iAngels yehlule iDynamos 2-1 kokwayo.Ngokwenza njalo, i-Angels igoduke nendebe egcinwayo neendondo.
PE Constable to represent SA in international games NCEBA DLADLA PORT Elizabeth Police constable Nomxolisi Mambu (29) is one of the two players from the Eastern Cape that were selected to be part of the South African Police Services (SAPS) Ladies National Soccer team which will participate at the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-Operation Organisation (SARPCCO) games in Namibia this month.
Const. Nomxolisi “Rhoo” Mambu for national soccer team. PHOTO:NCEBA DLADLA
The other is const. Portia Njotini (26) from Queenstown. A central mid-fielder, Mambu aka Rhoo, and Njotini, a goal-keeper, have been attending a training camp at the SAPS Academy in Pretoria from August 4. After the camp they will travel to Namibia for the games that include netball and athletics, scheduled to take place from August 13 to 15. The regional games are held every two years and police officials from 15 member countries that include Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius and
Seychelles, participate. It is the first time that the duo will represent their country out of the borders and they promise to bring silverware. “It is a privilege to represent my country; I must say that I am very proud of myself and my team mates. We don’t want to disappoint our country and coming back with a gold medal will be the best reward ever,” said Mambu who works for the Mount Road Tactical Response team based in Straundale. The duo have received a number of accolades before. King William’s Town-born Mambu started playing soccer at a very young age. Her Port Elizabeth women’s soccer team received a silver medal during the Old Mutual Tournament in 2012. This year her team, the Eastern Cape Women’s Soccer Team (ECWST) came second during the SAPS inter-provincial tournament and brought back a silver medal. Njotini received the Goalkeeper of the Tournament Award at the inter-provincial
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