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Lobola fight mars Sithole family burial NCEBA DLADLA

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hile it is not clear why Gabula Qaga (51) shot dead his wife, Nandipha Sithole-Qaga (32) his sister-in-law Zizipho Sithole (27), his son Cwenga (6) and himself on Friday night, questions are also being raised about lobola which has allegedly not been paid.

It is, however, a known fact that seconds before she was shot and killed by her raging husband, Nandipha threw their last-born child Phumelele (3) through the window, saving him from death.

The event, in which about eight gunshots were fired, led to the death of four members of the family and the residents of Saxwila Street, NU29 Motherwell, reeling in shock.

Express Indaba visited the family on Monday when relatives from outside Port Elizabeth were still trickling in to hold prayers as well as share the grief with the Sitholes who were still dumbfounded.

“Why would he (Gabula Qaga) do something like this? What is it that they could not solve together, by talking?” asked Mphumzi Sithole (59) the father who has lost two daughters and a grandson in the shooting.

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‘That family asked for a hand in marriage but they never came to pay lobola. We were still waiting for them and only saw the ring on Nandipha’s finger.’ ­ MPHUMZI SITHOLE

Seated from left, Zanyiwe Mahlatshana (Nandipha’s aunt), Noluntu Sithole (aunt), Mphumzi Sithole (Nandipha’s father) and Nomakhaya Sithole (aunt). On the floor, with the 3­year­old Phumelele, is Zilungile Sithole, Nandipha’s younger sister.

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Express family grows THURSDAY February 4 marked another milestone in the history for Media 24, with the first publication of their brand-new free local newspaper, the Queenstown Express.

Making this even more significant is the fact that the media house is investing in a print edition at a time when print media is increasingly under pressure globally.

“This is testimony to the popularity and success of the Express brand of local newspapers, which has been a favourite read in people’s homes since the first edition of Port Elizabeth Express was published in November 1983 – more than 32 years ago,” said Bettie Giliomee, regional editor of EP Media and editor of Queenstown Express.

Queenstown Express will be distributed to 20 000 homes in Queenstown every Thursday.

The launch of the newspaper was celebrated at a special function at the Heritage Guest House in Queenstown on Wednesday, February 3. The event was attended by

Nomvula Edith Mbangi and husband Sine Mbangi in their shack.

key roleplayers in the Queenstown community.

Staff of the paper took to the town’s streets on the launch day to hand out newspapers. A cake cutting ceremony was held in the centre of town and was attended by the town’s former acting mayor and portfolio head of the technical services department, Mzolisi Gwantshu.

The newspaper has a staff of four, two reporters and two advertising representatives, who are based at the newspaper’s offices in Queenstown. Production and printing of the Queenstown Express is done in Port Elizabeth.

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Metro to investigate RDP house selling claim NCEBA DLADLA AN elderly Port Elizabeth woman, Nomvula Edith Mbangi, is waiting for the day when she will finally own a house. Even though her name appears on the Housing Delivery List on the computer on the 9th Floor of the Lillian Diedericks Building, she still does not have a house.

The gogo (64) who currently resides in a shack with her husband Sine Mbangi (75) is complaining of not getting her own shelter the housing delivery service which the government promised poor South Africans in the post-apartheid South Africa.

Mbangi claimed to have registered for the house a number of times and accuses authorities and councillors of different management times of inaction.

When things looked as if they were really starting to take shape, she inexplicably found the house that was supposed to be given to her, taken by someone else.

“I first registered for a house whilst I was still a resident of Elalin’ ebomvu (Red Location) as early as 1993 but up to this day I have not been lucky with the two councillors in the area,” said Mbangi, a mother of two children (aged 27 and 22) who are not staying with them owing to a lack of space.

“Just recently though, I saw my name in the computer as a housing recipient, only to learn later that the house was given to someone else. Where is my own house?” asked gogo Mbangi, adding that she wanted a house “any-

where.”

With no house of their own, the couple live in a shack built in the yard of Inkqubela Protective Workshop, at the corner of Madala and Ferguson Streets where gogo Mbangi was a Facilitator.

Inkqubela is a school that looks after intellectually disabled children.

In this little space, the Mbangi couple claim not to have the dignity usually bestowed on the elderly in this country.

The roof of the shack which gogo Mbangi says she built herself in 1996, when her husband was still living in the rural areas, leaks when it rains.

“When I see the rain coming, I immediately put out two huge basins to collect water. Otherwise there’s flooding in this shack.

“Furniture and other important belongings are always destroyed. This has been the situation for longer than I can remember,” said gogo Mbangi who says she is diabetic and also suffers from high blood pressure and arthritis.

Old age is catching up on her husband too, who is also suffering from diabetes and blood pressure. He barely walks.

“We will have to know where the house that she says was given or sold to someone else is,” said Municipal spokesperson Mthubanzi Mniki, adding that the issues would need an investigation.

“But as the municipality, we view selling of RDP houses as a serious offence. Anyone involved in doing so, will face the full might of the law,” said Mniki.

Police seek information on robbery THE Uitenhage police are looking for community assistance in investigating an armed robbery in Kamesh on Sunday afternoon.

“About 4pm, two unknown suspects armed with knives entered a spaza shop in John Dissel Street and threatened to stab the owner and her as-

sistant,” police spokesperson Sergeant Majola Nkohli said.

The men stole airtime vouchers, cigarettes and cash.

Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects should contact the Kamesh detectives at 0041 988 8200. – NCEBA DLADLA

U’hage police arrest 218 in weekend swoop NCEBA DLADLA THE Uitenhage police arrested 218 suspects during crime prevention operations at the weekend, police spokesperson Lieutenant Gerda Swart said.

The arrests were for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, housebreaking and theft, theft out of motor vehicles and robbery, among

others.

There were 64 traffic fines issued, totalling R32 000, and 26 suspects were arrested for the illegal possession of drugs.

Swart said the police had issued 76 fines for liquor-related crimes. Nine people were arrested for driving under the influence of liquor.

She said police officials would continue to address crime in the Uitenhage area as they were committed to

decreasing crime effectively.

“The South African Police Service appeals to the community to work with the SAPS to reduce crime by providing valuable information that will lead to the arrest of suspects and the recovery of illegal firearms,” she said.

Those with information on illegal firearms are requested to contact their local police station in the Uitenhage area or phone: 010111 or Crime Stop: 0 08600 10111.

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DA offices attacked, ANC blamed NCEBA DLADLA THE DA’s Ngqura Constituency office in Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth was attacked last Friday with gunshots being fired and DA officials and councillors robbed of their belongings including cellphones and bank cards.

The DA accuses the ruling ANC of employing “dirty tricks” as it is threatened by the inroads the opposition is making in the traditional ANC strongholds.

“In what seems a well orchestrated operation targeted specifically at the DA, the armed men knew exactly which individuals to target in order to steal their bank cards,” said DA Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate Athol Trollip.

“The horrific event in which countless lives were at serious risk,” Trollip said, “happened just days after ANC MP Lulu Johnson allegedly announced at a funeral service in Port Elizabeth that those present, especially the youth, should go to the DA offices (i-ofisi zamabhuku) in Njoli Street early in the morning or late at night and deal with the DA.” Trollip accused MPs Fikile Xasa and Tony Duba of making the same threats

by declaring that “the war had begun to defend ANC branches.”

Trollip said that Duba said, “the ANC should protect the ‘elderly’ from unruly ill disciplined DA Youth.” According to him, the timing of the lifethreatening utterances was extremely suspicious.

Duba denied these allegations saying “I don’t know what Trollip is talking about. I was not there. I did not attend the service and never said those words”.

Duba said that it was unfortunate, however, for the DA leader to associate such acts of criminality with the political party.

“All we need to do as political parties is to unite and isolate criminality in our communities. The only way we can root out crime is when we unite against it and do not accuse one another of the very same crime,” said Duba.

ANC RTT Coordinator Cheeky Makasi said “I did not know of the incident.

It is the first time I hear of it,”. Makasi added that the ANC could not allow the use of such language in a democratic dispensation.

“We used violence during apartheid and not anymore. It would be unfortunate for any ANC leader to have said something like that,” said Makasi.

Lobola fight mars Sithole family burial Continued from page 1 He added that according to the couple’s neighbours, Nandipha was allegedly a victim of physical abuse.

The Express Indaba reporter was shown pictures of visible scars that Nandipha’s family claim she sustained on the Wednesday before her killing.

According to police spokesperson Constable Mncedi Mbombo, it is at Nandipha’s parents’ house that the argument between the couple took place resulting in Gabula taking his own life after taking the lives of three.

“Police are investigating three cases of murder and a separate inquest docket,” said Mbombo.

In a new twist to the tragedy, the Sithole and Qaga families have not agreed on the terms of Nandipha and Cwenga’s burial. And that has irked Nandipha’s family to evoke the talks of lobola which according to Nandipha’s aunt Noluntu Sithole, Gabula did not pay.

“Three of my children were killed but

they did not come to me. I had to go to them to discuss funeral arrangements.

What I did not agree upon is that they wanted to bury my child in Peddie where the Qaga family stayed. I cannot allow them to do that,” Sithole said, adding that he did not receive lobola for Nandipha.

“That family asked for a hand in marriage but they never came to pay lobola.

We were still waiting for them and only saw the ring on Nandipha’s finger. They can’t expect me to give them the right to bury her,” he said, adding that it is only when he brought police to the negotiations table that the Qaga family consented to giving him Nandipha’s body, but could still not allow him the body of his grandson.

“At this stage we are not sure when the burial’s going to be, until we finalise talks with the Qagas. Otherwise, we want to bury our children ourselves,” said Sithole.

Attempts by Express Indaba to contact a member of the Qaga family for comment were unsuccessful.

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Via Afrika helps M’well School go digital Councillors help kids connect with DEC. PHOTO:

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NCEBA DLADLA ABOUT 960 pupils who attend the Mboniselo Primary School in NU1 Motherwell have a bright future, thanks to Via Afrika Publishers’ sponsorship of an interactive digital education centre which was handed over to the school last Thursday.

Via Afrika CEO Christina Watson and ward councillor Andiswa Menemene cut the ribbon and officially opened the centre which is made from a shipping container.

The centre, aimed at bringing information technology teaching to the classroom, has 25 tablets, a computer, Wi-Fi internet access with Via Afrika-sponsored data, more than 400 Via Afrika e-books, apps and other digital facilities.

“Though situated in an area faced with serious unemployment and abject poverty, where crime is abundant, Mboniselo Primary School, which sought to be a beacon of hope, entered the competition to win the centre for better ed-

ucation in order to overhaul their situation,” said principal Thembalethu Hopa.

Hopa equated receiving the digital tools with taking part in the fourth industrial revolution.

“A key element in the initiative is ensuring sustainability and measurable results over a long term,” said Watson.

Watson added that results in critical learning areas like mathematics would also improve with the training of teachers to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills.

“We not only train educators to utilise the equipment when the centre arrives, but also return at least once a month to continue that training for a minimum of one year,” Watson said.

Schools in Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces that were already beneficiaries of their gesture have already shown much improvement.

School governing member Newman Mavuma thanked Via Afrika and promised on behalf of the school to look jealously after the centre “to protect the future of our children”.

School principal Thembalethu Hopa and local Cllr Unathi Menemene officially opened the DEC last Thursday.

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Northern Areas parents must reopen schools - Kodwa NCEBA DLADLA ANC national spokesperson Zizi Kodwa has urged parents in the Northern Areas to let their children go back to school.

He was speaking during the handover of a digital education centre by Via Afrika to Mboniselo Primary School in NU1 Motherwell last Thursday.

He congratulated Via Afrika for the gesture aimed at transforming the lives of children from the disadvantaged community.

“We commend those like Via Africa who invest in the future of black children,” Kodwa said.

“Education was the weapon to oppress people as we witnessed during the apartheid days, but it was also the weapon to free people.”

Those who were working hard to transform the lives of poor and vulnerable children in South Africa should be applauded, he said.

He urged the company’s chief executive officer, Christina Watson, to sponsor likewise at least one other school from the Northern Areas - where there was an equal need.

ANC national spokes­ person Zizi Kodwa (right) and regional RTT coordinator Cheeky Makasi discuss education matters in Motherwell last Thursday. PHOTO: NCEBA DLADLA

Northern Areas schools have not yet opened for the 2016 calendar year. This is due to parents complaining of a plethora of problems the Department of Education was not addressing to their satisfaction.

Some of the problems related to a shortage of learner support material, a shortage of teachers and overcrowding in schools.

Matric results in the area were also dismally low last year.

“We understand their concerns. They are legitimate concerns, but we cannot hold children

to ransom while we negotiate our issues with the government,” Kodwa said.

He urged parents to trust negotiations between the Department of Education and the stakeholders involved to come up with amicable solutions.

“We heard their cries because of the number of challenges faced, but education is about the future of their children.

“They must open schools and not deny their children the right to learn,” he said.

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Centre aims to change toddlers’ lives ; From left, Larisa Fourie, (principal), Babalwa Pasiya, Tiya Wessels, Lulama Nomzanga, Luise Fourie and Ellen Marufu of Thamsanqa Tinker Tots.

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NCEBA DLADLA THE Thamsanqa Tinker Tots early childhood development centre in Mgwangqa Street, NU 6 Motherwell, has been hailed as the best thing that has happened to the community of this township.

This became evident when the centre held an event last Thursday to show its commitment to the people of Motherwell to educate their toddlers and introduce the young children to arts and cultural activities through training and development.

“We (as teachers) educate the toddlers as well as take an interest in community development,” principal Larisa Fourie said.

“On Thursday we invited our project directors, including founder Louise Fourie of the Family Restorative Services, parents, community leaders including ward councillor Mazangwandile Dano, local pastors and members of the community to showcase what we are doing.”

Toddlers start trickling in from 7am and parents collect them at 5pm.

The institution also looks after children, who are not necessarily at the centre, during the day when their parents are busy with other engagements.

“This place is where our heart is. We give these children love as we continue to open up opportunities for them through education,” Fourie said.

Some of the teachers go beyond the call of duty to teach children traditional dance, she said.

“I have a group of five- to 15-year-olds whom I teach traditional dance every Monday to Friday after school,” said teacher Babalwa Pasiya, whose children gave the audience a wonderful performance.

“This is our way of giving back to the community that supports us,” said teacher Athenkosi Goqo, who teaches children the art of beating the drums while others sing and do traditional dances.

“This institution must be applauded,” Pastor Shapes Ngcukana of the Good News Community Church said.

“They are doing excellent work for this community. I hope they also instil the love and fear of the Lord in these toddlers while they are still young. This could curb so much crime and corruption in Motherwell.”

Armed Forces Week: Road closures expected THE South African National Defence Force (SANDF) alerts Nelson Mandela Bay and the surrounding areas of imminent road closures and noise pollution, due to the upcoming military activities related to the Armed Forces Week and Armed Forces Day from February 13 to 21.

High volumes of noise including gun fire and manoeuvres by the SANDF during capability displays will be experienced, while military convoys will be travelling in and out of the metro.

All possible efforts will be made to reduce any negative impact on the environment.

Some of these measures include:

. Extensive notices to all pet owners about the event. . Making use of several recycling service providers to recycle the waste generated by the event. . Making use of bio-degradable plates and cutlery for the meals. . Ensuring that the Kings Beach area is cleaned and there are no pyrotechnics left after the events.

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Church extends helping hand to the needy NCEBA DLADLA THE Church of Umzi WaseTiyopiya, Traditional Rite, under Bishop Mbulelo Ngqono in New Brighton has shown what it is to care for the poor and downtrodden.

Members of the social responsibility team of this church in Aggrey Road visited the Inkqubela Protective Workshop, which looks after intellectually disabled children from Port Elizabeth townships, to give them clothing and love.

The institution, at the corner of Ferguson and Madala streets in New Brighton, was formerly known as Luthando-Luvuyo.

“We head the committee that looks after the needs of the poor and vulnerable, especially the elderly and children,” said Nongazi Nobebe, who with members Ntobeko Ndayi and Weziwe Maqanda brought huge boxes full of clothing for about 66 pupils at the institution.

They are grouped into two - the 5- to 10-year age group and the 10to at least 18 group.

Nobebe said that as the eyes of Christ in the community they had seen the needs of the institution during their visit in December when, as a result of their partnership with government departments, they had accompanied the office of mayor Danny Jordaan to deliver R10 000 to assist the educational institution.

“We want to thank Umzi waseTiyopiya from the bottom of our hearts,” said Nomvula Mbangi,

Carrying red top is Umzi waseTiyopiya’s Ntobeko Ndayi and on the far left Nobengazi Nobebe, flanking from from left, Nomvula Mbangi, Nozi Matshoba, Nomabhele Nkohla, Thandeka Gqomfa and Nobengazi Nobebe of Umzi waseTiyopiya.

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“We are indeed a needy institution. Our children come from very poor backgrounds. Even though some do get government support

grants, the majority don’t, so the need is enormous.”

Mbangi said they depended on good Samaritans for survival.

Nozi Matshoba, an administrator at the Inkqubela Protective

Workshop, said mainstream schools as well as special schools sent them children who have intellectual disabilities.

Some of these children love sports but do not have equipment

to play.

“We are still in need of sports kit and equipment, as well as food as most of our children come to school on empty stomachs,” Mbangi said.

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REPORTER PORT Elizabeth hip-hop artist, Azi Dladla has recently released his single My Love, featuring Em Lloyde just in time for Valentine’s Day as Azi’s message of love, which is for all seasons, resonates with many this month.

This time around, the young artist, who turns 20 years old next month, has used his real name Azi, instead of his stage name, Azz Veritazz.

In My Love, which is dedicated to someone special, Azi shows maturity both lyrically and musically.

He is fresh from mingling with the best international and South Africa acts such as Andy Narrell, Thandiswa Mazwai, Nathi and Kid X among others during the fourth annual Ebubeleni Festival at St George’s stadium in Port Elizabeth.

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Azi caused a stir when he released his debut album The Beginning of the End which he recorded at the age of 15 with his father, Nceba Dladla, little sister Zipho and a friend, Licebo Vatyane, who is also known as Young Lee in 2012.

He then released a mix tape titled Verum Dicere in 2014. These Projects were well received by music lovers in and around the Eastern Cape.

Azi has been featured in festivals and shows, namely the Annual Picnic at Willow Dam in Uitenhage 2014 and 2015, Port Elizabeth Splash Festival, JCC fashion show and Kirkwood Wildsfees.

He has also had interviews with Putco Mafani/Pastor Nozewu in UWFM”s BEE Show and the late Viv Bozack’s Show at Algoa FM. “The first and second albums were meant to introduce me to the market and they did well in and around Nelson Mandela Bay and the surrounding areas, but the new single is going to take me far,” Azi said.

He added that the full album will be out in April.

For bookings, contact Azi on his cell: 074 513 3627 or email azidladla@gmail.com.

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Local coach makes difference in community despite his own challenges SELBY MADIKANE YOUNG Madrid FC Head of Development Coach Mzwandile Sobica takes the youth of Motherwell’s Steve Tshwete Village and its surroundings off the streets so that they live a normal life without involving themselves in criminal activities.

Sobica who is known as Tswayi or Rastaman, told Indaba Express that he was recruiting the youth from the dusty streets of Nelson Mandela Bay’s biggest township to play football.

Sobica said, “I recruit the players who have never played football before to Young Madrid youth development. As community foot-

ball youth coach, I use football as a means of personal and social development in order to develop opportunities for young people to get involved in sporting activities.

“I ensure that that players have fun, learn good values such as good sportsmanship and teamwork, learn to improve the game and learn the basic rules and skills that are required to play the game of football.”

Sobica is one of the most successful youth coaches in Nelson Mandela Bay. Every season all Madrid’s youth teams take honours in the Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Junior League Competitions.

Sobica, who has a passion for youth football, stated that his

‘I treat all the players equally – as part of my family. I use my disability grant to buy food for these children in order to encourage family dinner. Some players come to the games on empty stomachs.’ ­ MZWANDILE SOBICA teams’ successes can be attributed to the good cooperation between himself, the players and the club’s executive committee.

Young Madrid FC Head of Development, Mzwandile Tswayi Sobica, with his players showing the medals they had won in the MOFA Junior League.

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Sobica explains, “The support that I get from the club is tremendous – and I appreciate this.

“I think to win trophies is just a bonus. What pays dividends is that I tell every player to exhibit good sportsmanship, I do not allow offensive language and agecheating or fighting. I treat these children as family and I encourage team dinners.

“But the parental support raises some eyebrows. I think the sessions with parents are important but many of the players’ parents do not show interest in their children’s development as far as sport is concerned. It is important that the parents must get involved in the sport of their children.”

Sobica suggested that coaches

should provide feedback and give advice on players’ performance, fitness and technical skills.

“I develop and discuss the strategies and tactics for both the individual player and the team as a whole. I treat all the players equally as part of my family.

“I use my disability grant to buy food for these children in order to encourage family dinner. Some players come to the games on empty stomachs,” concluded Sobica.

Motherwell NU 8 Anelisa Ndyebi who plays for the South African Women’s U/17 Team is one of Young Madrid’s junior ranks products.

According to Sobica, Ndyebi was the only girl who played for his U/13 Team.

In the far left of the back row is Anelisa Ndyebi who was introduced by coach Mzwandile Sobica. Here Ndyebi is with her team Tomorrow Stars.

MOFCA invites all coaches to a meeting SELBY MADIKANE MOTHERWELL Football Coaches Association (MOFCA) cordially invites all coaches to a meeting that will be held at 17 Nciniba Street, Showville today at 5pm sharp.

According to MOFCA General Secretary Thobela Dekeda the aim of the meeting is to evaluate the success of the workshop that was held on January 30, 2016.

Dekeda said that they wanted to get the response from the coaches who attended the workshop.

“The coaches are the primary stakeholders of MOFCA. Their in-

put will play the most instrumental role in compiling our Soccer Basic Coaching Manual.

“Our aim is to work together in compiling this manual which will belong to all coaches.

“We invite even the new coaches to join us so that we can make a change to our beautiful game.”

Dekeda highlighted that they wanted to compile a manual with interesting topics to benefit both experienced and brand-new coaches through bringing them new ideas.

He urged all coaches to be ready to take notes at the meeting.

Dekeda said, “We would like the

coaches to come up with ideas and bring them to the meeting. This will really assist us in compiling this all-important manual.

“We do not want to procrastinate because the spirit of our coaches is very high. We do not want to disappoint our stakeholders because we have made a promise of making a change.

“So I appeal to all coaches to dedicate their time so that our project become a success.”

Interested coaches can contact MOFCA Chairperson Lukhanyo Wasa on 082 509 6893 and General Secretary Thobela Dekeda on 073 202 1717.

MOFCA coaches who took part in the workshop and coaching clinic.

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ZWIFA JZ Electrical Top 8 resumes in Zwide SELBY MADIKANE THE Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA)’s JZ Electrical Top 8 quarterfinals finally resumed at Zwide Stadium on Sunday.

The tournament had to be postponed several times owing to the unavailability of the closed ground.

Zwide Stadium was full to the rafters as hundreds of loyal supporters watched their sides playing against each other.

ZWIFA Ntando Tours and Transport Premier League champions, Major Chiefs came with their guns blazing when they thumped Strikers United 3-1 in a one-sided affair.

One of ZWIFA’s top guns, Shining Stars, left Gal City supporters whimpering when they edged them out 2-0 in an enthralling game.

ZWIFA Accurate Reworks Systems winners, Sophakama, who were tipped as the hot favourities, were eliminated 3-2 by Zwide Pirates on penalties after the goalless full time score.

Fans were kept on their feet during the Soweto derby which was won by Golden Aces 1-0 over the gallant Kuyasa United Brothers, affectionately known as Gebha.

The winners will walk away with prize money of R8 000, a trophy and gold medals while the rest of the teams will go home with R800.

Major Chiefs players with SAFA NMB President Monde Mhletywa, ZWIFA Secretary Phakamile Daca and SAFA NMB Deputy President Marks Totwana.

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Bay sporting legends revive dying sports NCEBA DLADLA NELSON Mandela Bay Township sporting legends are serious about leaving a legacy for generations to come.

This became evident when great sport heroes of yore, like former rugby legend Themba Ludwaba, Ngqika Tshume (boxing), Mike Mzananda and Vuyisile Ranana (both golf), Yester Xatasi (cycling and netball) among others met at New Brighton Library on 2 Februa-

ry to recommit themselves to the ideals they wanted to achieve last year when they mooted the legends programme, said Interim Chairperson Stan Mosia.

“We are an organisation of sports legends who are 50 years plus,” said Mosia, adding that membership was open to those icons who took part in sports as athletes, officials and administrators.

Winning provincial or national colours for any sporting legend was an added advantage, according to Mosia.

Lion City wins the battle of the two cities SELBY MADIKANE ABC Motsepe League leaders, Lion City stunned the most difficult opponents Mthatha City with a hard fought 1-0 win at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on Saturday.

The home side showed that they wanted nothing other than a win. Their hard working diminutive midfielder, Malibongwe Thwala Maseti, and Akhona Serero Manxola were very instrumental in the win.

Manxola met the perfect pass from Maseti to score the solitary goal in the 35th minute after Maseti and Ludwe Sonjica played some good moves.

The Motherwell side squandered many golden opportunities with the visiting side coming on strong in the last half of the game.

Onesimo Yster Maxengwana and Thulani Table Motloung kept things tight in the last line of defence for Lion City. Lwando Nkohla denied the Mthatha team some scoring chances.

The super substitute Lutho Totwana changed the complexion of the game when he supplied a good pass to Vuyolwethu Mancane Dingana who failed to tap the ball into the empty net.

In the battle of the neighbours Highbury went down 1-0 to Emperors while Young Ideas played to a goalless draw with to Future Tigers in King Williams Town.

SUBS succumbed 2-1 to EC Bees at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on Friday.

Morning Stars showed a brave effort when they accumulated a well-deserved 2-1 win against Matta Milan at Walter Sisulu University Campus in Butterworth.

Kokstad Liverpool edged out Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at Riverview Stadium in Kokstad.

Tornado defeated FC Elliot 1-0 at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane while Zimbane Killers won 2-1 against FC Buffalo in Mthatha.

Lion City midfielder Malibongwe Thwala Maseti competes for the ball with Mthatha City skipper Puso Letlala. PHOTO: SELBY MADIKANE

Addo takes Abahlobo to cleaners SELBY MADIKANE ADDO Masters took Abahlobo Masters to the cleaners when they thwarted them 7-1 in their SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay Masters Association League game that was played in New Brighton on Sunday.

Addo who have sneaked to the second position on the log table with 42 points, trail Ama-Units by three points.

Sindile Slip and Andile Zinganto scored a brace each while Vusumzi Jawuka, Melumzi Bashin Madlebe and Lindikhaya Nodothi pulled one goal each for Addo Masters.

Tsepo Mangwane scored Abahlobo Masters’ consolation goal.

New Brighton Masters held the log leaders Ama-Units to a 2-2 draw, with Luvuyo Siguba scoring the brace for the former.

Mphumezi Runeli and Anele January banged in a goal each for Ama-Units.

Zwide Winners earned a hard-fought 2-1 win when they took on VW Masters. Thanduxolo Mapapu and Ayanda Tshaka each came up with a goal for Winners. Mongezi Mali scored the motor industry team’s consolation goal.

PE All Stars defeated Veeplaas Masters 2-1. Monde Tyaliti and Monde Dikana registered their names on All Stars’ score chart. Luyanda Road Ntengento’s goal gave hope to Veeplaas.

Soweto Masters went down 1-0 to Raymond Mhlaba Masters in a tough game.

He said they started with sports people involved in codes like boxing, rugby and football. He applauded the attendance of former body builders, cyclists, golfers, swimmers and netball players.

Mosia added that they used media platforms, such as Express Indaba and word of mouth to invite other sporting heroes and heroines to come forward and share their expertise with the young boys and girls of Nelson Mandela Bay. “We now have a programme to be chaired

by Mike Mzananda to look into the development of golf while Xatasi will continue to steer the ship in township cycling,” he said, adding that sports like boxing, rugby and football were already being enjoyed by most of the township youth.

“We want to concentrate our energies on the sports that are somewhat extinct in our townships. The knowledge and experience of the legends must be utilised to revive all sporting codes in Nelson Mandela Townships.

That’s our aim,” Stan Mosia said.

BSA Mandela Bay Service Provider Mthunzi Mapitiza talks to promoters NCEBA DLADLA BOXING administrator Mthunzi Mapitiza has taken the time off to share his wisdom with up-and-coming boxing promoters.

Mapitiza, who is the Boxing South Africa (BSA) Nelson Mandela Bay Service Provider, has been in the game since the mid 1980s as a ring official and administrator.

He spent many years as the Secretary of the Eastern Cape Boxing Control Commission and as an international referee and judge linked to the World Boxing Council (WBC).

He said local promoters should think about arranging development tournaments to groom international stars.

But, in so doing, Mapitiza said, promoters should make sure that they do not spend too much and risk losing their hardearned cash.

“In a development tournament for instance, when topping the bill with an

8-round fight, there is no need for a Nelson Mandela Bay promoter to bring someone from as far as Cape Town and KwaZulu Natal while local boxers could do just fine,” said Mapitiza, adding that promoters should learn to cut down on expenses to ensure their sustainability.

Paying boxers’ purses, travelling, accommodation and meals for boxers, their seconds, managers and trainers could be cumbersome for some, Mapitiza argued.

He said the only time a promoter should look beyond the Bay borders, was when he or she wanted a boxer from whom he or she was hoping to win a rating for their boxers.

“If you are doing a fight to get a BSA rating for your boxer – because you have a desire to win a rating for your boxer then you can spend more by bringing a boxer from afar. Otherwise, let’s concentrate on giving local boxers a chance so that they sharpen their skills and become the world beaters that we want them to be,” said Mapitiza.

Movers too strong for Showvillage SELBY MADIKANE IKAMVA Movers proved to be too strong for Showvillage in their SAFA NMB SAB Regional League 3-1 victory at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Following their two consecutive defeats, Movers managed to win their Motherwell derby in fine style. The atmosphere among the crowd was electric as the Kamvelihle boys played some exciting football.

Movers did not show any respect to Showvillage whose defenders were chasing shadows. Movers’ goal poacher Mbongeni Keita Yako found the back of the net to give his side a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute.

In the 55th minute Movers increased their lead to 2-0 when Thamsanqa Nzondana un-

leashed a thunderous shot that left Showvillage frustrated.

Showvillage decreased the deficit to 2-1 in the 67th minute when their skillful wing Mayizole Salas Wasa’s volley went past Movers goal line.

Mbongeni’s younger brother Sithembele Yako headed home their third goal in the 84th minute. Showvillage could have scored their second goal but Wasa miscued his shot that went wide.

After their two consecutive victories, Camper United looked oiled. Camper United overcame the gutsy Central Acemates 4-3 at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on Saturday.

Following their two recent drawn games, Callies returned to their winning ways when they defeated Royal Bucs 1-0 at Zwide Stadium on Saturday.

Newly promoted side NMMU Madibaz dropped two valuable points in their bid to take the honours in a goalless game with Hotspurs at NMMU Second Avenue Campus Grounds.

Fairview Rovers kept their hopes of winning the league trophy alive after beating Island City 3-1 at Marock Road Field.

Other SAFA NMB SAB Regional League results: Highland Spurs 4-2 Motherwell Academy Central Acemates 0-1 Fairview Rovers Hotspurs 2-1 Callies Island City 1-1 Highland Spurs

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