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CHOOLS and the police have joined forces to eradicate drug abuse amongst pupils.
In two separate incidents this past week learners from two high schools in KwaNobuhle were found with evidence of druguse and binge-drinking. Members of the Community Police Forum (CPF) and South African Police Services (SAPS) in KwaNobuhle conducted a random search for drugs and dangerous weapons at Nkululeko
High School last week and they were shocked with what they found. “The principal of Nkululeko High School, Thobeka Stokwe, and staff noticed unusual behaviour of some of the pupils and realised that they were using drugs,” said police spokesperson Constable Majola Nkohli. “Their behaviour made it very difficult for both educators and learners to perform their duties,” explained Stokwe. The school authorities did their own search but could not find any drugs and the learners did not want to give any information. The principal then wrote a letter requesting
the Police and the CPF as part of its Safer Schools Programme to conduct a search. “We confiscated unknown capsule tablets during the search and have taken those to the laboratories for analysis,” said Nkohli. In a separate incident last week, police were alerted by concerned KwaNobuhle parents after learners from Molly Blackburn High School allegedly hired a tavern for a matric farewell afterparty. “The school took matrics to a hotel in Port Elizabeth for their farewell, but the pupils decided also to hire a tavern for what they called a ‘Phase 2’ of the farewell function, said Nkohli,
adding that the learners allegedly sold liquor to under-age children. He said this was happening without any supervision as the tavern owner was not present during the learners’ party. Majola said police closed the tavern immediately and have reported the matter to the Liquor Board. “I’d like to urge other schools experiencing drug problems to ask the police for assistance in curbing the use of drugs by the pupils,” said Const Nkohli, adding that they had conducted similar operations in the past which assisted in the identification of the mushrooming drug posts.
Motherwell pupils third in national engineering competition A GROUP of pupils from the Mfesane High School in Motherwell clinched third place in a national civil engineering competition last week Friday.
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) sponsored team from Mfesane High School consists of (from left) Nolusindiso Mdodana Thabo Petse (front middle) and Siyabonga Gaba (front right). Chaperones accompanying the learners (back row) are teacher David Gwiji and Mpumi Ndabeni, CDC Maths and Science Programme Manager. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The team, which is part of the Coega sponsored Maths and Science Programme, competed in the national competition after being crowned overall winners of the Port Elizabeth Algoa Regional competition of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) water competition in July. They were the only school from a previously disadvantaged community to take part in the competition where it competed against wellestablished schools in the region such as Daniel Pienaar, Alexander Road High, Victoria Park High and Muir College. Teams from 11 regions took part in the national competition. The Mfesane team narrowly lost to the Gau-
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Port Elizabeth Taxis Associations say there will be no tariff hike LIZEKA TANDWA After the call from the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) for taxis to increase their tariffs, Port Elizabeth Taxi Associations say they will not heed the request as it would hamper their business. Taxi Associations in Port Elizabeth are rejecting the call for an increase in taxi fare, accusing SANTACO of not realising the impact it would have on commuters and their business. SANTACO recently said they were proposing tariff hikes,ranging from R1 to R5, depending on the routes. SANTACO Executive, Kelibone Mankayi, said they had now implemented a standard plan for Taxi Associations in the province to increase tariffs every July of each year, so commuters could be comfortable with the tariffs by the festive season peak. “We are aware that PE Taxi Associations are rejecting the proposed tariff hikes and we are negotiating with them in this regard,” Mankayi continued, saying, they were aware of how the increased taxi fares would impact on commuters as well as the struggling Taxi Associations but had no other choice owing to hikes in petrol prices. Ncedo Association Executive Mandisi Mk-
haza said they (UNCEDO) had not yet discussed any tariff increase as the association for the coming months. “We were surprised to hear from radio stations of SANTACO’s request to increase tariffs as this was not discussed with our association. The taxi industry in the PE region is already suffering with many of our commuters finding other means of transport. Our taxis are empty and many people now find travelling with buses a much cheaper option and some are even taking chances at hiking spots because of our high prices.” Ncedo Taxi Association transports long distance commuters and commuters travelling around all Port Elizabeth townships. Mkhaza said SANTACO had no idea of the economic crunch they were dealing with at local level, saying, “ SANTACO makes decisions at national level which impact us. The organisation has little insight into the problems faced locally. No one has ever come to us and discussed changes in tariffs. We are left in the dark about these issues.” Controlling most of the Northern Areas, Algoa Taxi Association executive, said they also had no intention of increasing tariffs. “Things are tight at the moment. We normally rely on SANTACO to decide on changes in fares but we currently have no intention of making any changes which would be detri-
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The CDC programme complements such initiatives and is an educational intervention and vocational guidance programme which seeks to enable and encourage learners to enter into careers in science, engineering, and technology (SET). “The CDC’s commitment to socio economic
development through skills development is more than evident in this initiative – and the results are speaking for themselves. We congratulate the team and look forward to future wins coming from the programme,” said Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and communications. “SET is the way forward for the Eastern
mental to the association.” said Algoa Taxi Association Executive Clay Burden. Burden said, like Ncedo Taxis , they too had had a dry spell with 20% fewer commuters travelling with taxi’s during the year. “We are trying to keep taxi’s affordable to our commuters in hopes that our businesses survive.” Mankayi said Santaco was planning to
have dialogues with commuters to try to find solutions to the pricing problems. “We want to engage with commuters in the near future so that we can make them understand what the taxi businesses are facing and also get more insight into the challenges faced by commuters when travelling with us,” said Mankayi.
Readers have their say over taxi tariffs hike LIZEKA TANDWA Commuters expressed their outrage at the impending tariff hikes. PE Express Indaba spoke to three commuters who said they are not prepared to pay any more for taxis and would rather take the bus as it was more affordable. Zwide based Kholiswa Labasi said she travelled everyday, at a cost of R20 per day, from her home to Walmer where she works. “I no longer take taxis because of the amount I pay everyday to come to work. If they continue to charge us so much money, we have no other choice but to take buses to work.” Bulelwa Sokuthu, from KwaDwesi, said she
Cape which has a bright industrial future ahead with the proper interventions in place to train future scientists, engineers and technicians.” The Mfesane learners have been part of the programme since July 2012 and have shown dedication and commitment to the programme. “To a large extent these learners achievemenst are not surprising to us. A little over a year since CDC endorsed this programme, the
pays R13 to come to Walmer with a taxi and R3 less with a bus. “The taxi fare is really hitting our pockets. I don't think I will be able to afford taxi fare if they continue to hike prices.” Mimi Nono, from KwaDwesi, said she earns R2 500 as a domestic worker and taxi fare takes R780 of her income. “I was shocked to hear over the radio that they (Santaco) intended to charge us more money. Where do they think we will get this money? Its even worse for us because we have to travel long distances to get to work and this makes our life very difficult. Government must work together with taxis or try and subsidise them, to help us with the fees,” said Nono.
scholars commitment and work ethic has been inspiring. This have resulted in the school having been identified as part of schools to be used in the Motherwell location as centres for Saturday classes,” said Thandi Rayi, CDC Corporate Social Investment manager. Through taking part in the programme matric scholars have developed their maths and science skills and substantially improved their chances of being accepted to institutions of higher learning.
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PE policeman found murdered NCEBA DLADLA MEMBERS of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have condemned the callous murder of a Port Elizabeth police officer whose body was found in the bushes between Motherwell and Uitenhage last Thursday night. He had sustained one gunshot and three stab wounds in his upper body.
Sergeant Willem Pretorius (36), who was off-duty during the murder, was based at Gelvandale Police Station. He was reported missing last week Thursday and police launched a search for him. “His vehicle was found in the bushes between Motherwell and Uitenhage,” said Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Celiwe Binta, adding that the SAPS Management in the province have expressed shock over the senseless murder.
According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Brigadier Marinda Mills, the police also found an injured, unknown adult male a few metres away from the vehicle of the deceased Sergeant. The other victim sustained multiple stab wounds. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but according to police reports he was not in a condition to assist the police in their investigation.
Brig. Mills said the policeman’s firearm, that was initiatially reported as missing, was actually found at his house. “The motive of the murder is not known at this stage,” said Brig. Mills on Monday, adding that anyone with information about the murder should please contact investigating officer Detective Lieutenant Rhynhard Swanepoel at SAPS Uitenhage: 0 041 996 3438 or 082 319 8712 or Crime Stop 08600 10111.
Five suspects nabbed during shootout with police NCEBA DLADLA SWIFT response from KwaDwesi members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Port Elizabeth led to the arrest of five suspects involved in a business robbery at the weekend. Three of the suspects were admitted to hospital after sustaining injuries in a shoot-
out with the police. Two KwaDwesi police officers were busy putting fuel in their vehicle at a petrol station at 8.15pm on Sunday evening, when the five suspects entered the shop on the premises. The suspects had allegedly jumped over the counter and pointed three firearms at the workers. They took money and cigarettes.
Attack on Motherwell policewoman condemned NCEBA DLADLA MEMBERS of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Motherwell have condemned the continued violent attacks on women by thugs. According to police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, members of the SAPS are still looking for suspects responsible for the attack and disarming of a female police official on May 21 while she was on duty. In a report, Beetge said the female police official was attending a complaint at Quko Street NU4B in Motherwell when she was attacked by two suspects. “While at the scene, the suspects attacked the
official by throwing her to the ground, kicked her and took the firearm and vehicle key as well as a petrol card before they fled in a Toyota Corolla,” said Warrant Officer Dumile Gwavu in a statement sent to the media. Beetge explained, “This was not only an attack against a police official. It was also an attack against a woman; so as we celebrate the role of women in this month of August, we urge members of the community to assist the police to arrest the suspects and put a stamp against women and child abuse.” Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Warrant Officer Des Swart of Motherwell Police Station at, 0041 505 6516 or 082 772 1654.
“The two members called for backup which arrived while the suspects were still on the scene,” said police spokesperson Warrant Officer Dumile Gwavu. “The suspects started shooting and the police returned fire. Three suspects got injured and were taken to hospital under police guard.” W/O Gwavu said the two suspects, who were not injured, were expected to appear
in court soon while the hospitalised suspects will be treated under police guard until they are ready to appear in court. “The suspects for now will appear in court for business robbery. Other charges could be added as police are still investigating whether the firearms used were legal or not, and whether they had possibly been used in the past to commit other crimes,” said Gwavu.
Uitenhage cluster records 136 arrests over the weekend REPORTER POLICE officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have made more than 136 arrests over the past weekend. According to Uitenhage police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Gerda Swart a total of 79 fines were issued. Arrests made include robbery, the illegal
possession of drugs, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, driving under the influence of liquor, fraud, burglary, theft and the possession of suspected stolen property. The operations conducted were held from Friday evening, 16 August until 10am on Monday, August 19. Any person who knows about any criminal activities should please contact the Uitenhage police office at 0 041 996 3000.
Lowincome earners receive another housing project LIZEKA TANDWA
Imizi Housing Utility is calling on all qualifying
residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to apply for rental units in the new housing development called Fairview Link, in Restitution Avenue, Fairview. The project is currently under construction. This is the second project by Imizi Housing, funded by the Department Of Human Settlements, for 368 new rental units. The first units are expected to be ready for occupation by February 2014. At the current rate of progress on the site and current favourable weather conditions, it may be possible to have the first completed units ready for occupation by the end of the year. The project has been made possible with the support of the Port Elizabeth Land Restitution and Housing Association (PELRHA). Descendants of PELCRA members are encouraged to ap-
ply for units, provided they earn between R2 500 and R7 500 (inclusive) per month and meet the other qualifying criteria. “The housing project is mainly for people earning less than R7 500 and more than R2 500. A total of 30% of the units will be reserved for those people who are descendants of Fairview Land Restitution beneficiaries. They however have to meet the qualifying criteria,” said Imizi Housing Utility CEO Thamsanqa Ngcezula. The qualifying criteria that an applicant should meet are as follows: . Must be a South African; . Must be a least 21 years of age; . Must not be owning or have owned a RDP house; . Must not be owning or have owned a FLISP house; . Must never have owned a bonded house or commercial/business property.
According to Ngcezula, PELRHA made the land available to the Home Market and Imizi Housing for the development and on-going management, respectively, of the social housing development. This land was earmarked for private and commercial development. “Since the project will be on the land claimed by beneficiaries we saw fit to reserve a percentage of the social housing project for them. The intention of building such projects is to allow our low-income earners the same quality of living as those who are living in commercial units,” Ngcezula added. People who stand to benefit will need to apply in September at the Imizi Office in Upper Dickens Street, Central. The applicants will pay a non-refundable application fee of R150 and must bring the following documents : . ID of applicant and spouse / partner; . Birth Certificates of children and depend-
ants; . Payslips of the past 6 months; . Bank Statement of the past 6 months; . Affidavits ( if applicable ); . IRP 5; . Personal Budget Form. Ngcezula said they would be building two other projects in the near future, with one in Fairview and another one in Mt Croix. Ngcezula cautioned those who do not qualify against using false documents and furnishing Imizi with false information, saying, “We found that some of the applicants who had been approved for the Walmer Link project had provided false information documents and we were forced to ask them to leave as Imizi is heavily regulated and tenant audits are done monthly by our regulator, Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA).” For further infomation on the Fairview Link Social Housing project contact Imizi Housing Utility at 0 041 373 2194.
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Yamkelwe ngethemba iKumkanikazi yamaRarabe, uJN Sandile, Aahh Noloyiso! NCEBA DLADLA KUKHO ithemba lokuba utyelelo lukaKumkanikazi wamaRarabe kulo Masipala umbaxa weNelson Mandela Bay kwiveki esiyishiyayo lungazal’amathokazi.
Queen Noloyiso Sandile was in Mandela Bay last week. PHOTO: THAMSANQA MBOVANE
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Women’s Month Health project brings ray of hope to the poor NCEBA DLADLA VUK’UKHANYE Productive Health Project is making a difference in the lives of poor families in the Zwide, Soweto-On-Sea and Veeplaas areas. Women's Month was celebrated in style at Dora Nginza Hospital with Clinical Psychologist Melody Crafford (standing right) with student nurses and patients last week. PHO
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Women patients empowered to face life’s challenges NCEBA DLADLA A GROUP OF women who are patients at Dora Nginza Hospital, KwaZakhele in Port Elizabeth were told to speak out against any form of abuse, wherever it rears its ugly face. Speaking at Ward CG3 during a workshop the hospital organised for the patients and student nurses last Wednesday in the spirit of Women’s Month, Clinical Psychologist Melody Crafford told the women the importance of looking after themselves well to avoid stress and depression which could lead to suicide. Crafford who has a practice in Sixth Avenue, Walmer, reminded the women about their in-born ability to multi-task. She said women manage roles as mothers, spouses, employees so well but sometimes forget to look after themselves. “You forget self, and it is wrong,” said Crafford. According to Crafford, men were typically seen as strong mainly because of their physique and masculinity. Women on the other
hand, she said, underestimate the strength that they do possess to deal with multiple problems. “If women could realise how much strength they have, many problems society faces could be solved,” said Crafford, adding that “women should rather harness their strength in order to cope with the demands placed before them - because they are women.” Dora Nginza Principal Senior Social Worker Pamela Rubushe said the workshop was organised to celebrate women in this their month, to create awareness against abuse and, most importantly, to empower women in these challenging times. “Women need these kinds of workshops in order to know how to deal with life’s challenges and continue to live positive lives,” said Rubushe. Vuyiseka Mngqibisa, a patient said, “I feel good and safe because I’ve got a voice to defend myself against challenge that I may face in life. Usan’ olungakhaliyo lufel’ embelekweni. Loosely translated, it means if you do not look after yourself you’ll always be a victim.”
The registered Non Profit-making Organisation (NPO) based at Mdingi Street in Zwide township has close to 100 volunteers on its books. These are people who look after the sick and dying in this impoverished area in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The NPO does home-based care and offers support groups for the sick as well as orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) including children who find themselves heading families. “We started this NPO in 1998 as a homebased care project for TB patients. We were helping them get treatment as Directly Observed Therapy Supporters (DOTS),,” said project manager Julia Tapi. With the notable increase in HIV/Aids infections in the area VUK’UKHANYE decided to add an HIV/Aids component to the visits to give assistance and support especially to those who are bedridden. According to Project Director Patricia Mzozoyana, they also went to clinics to assist and found the patients welcoming the idea of working with them to accept their HIV status and
if infected, disclose to a most trusted person when the time was right. “We wash them and make sure that they take treatment after getting something to eat,” explained Sibongile Khumalo, a home-based caregiver, adding that they also run a soup kitchen to provide the sick with hot meals. Fresh vegetables come straight from the garden while other volunteers are involved in the Schools Cleaning Programme for a stipend which also helps them to continue giving their services. “Among the struggles we face are dealing with people who default on taking their treatment some because of alcohol abuse,” said Asanda Andries, adding that they however try to encourage them and even collect the medication for the patients to make it easier for them. “Our desire is to get a place of our own, to build a community centre and a creche for children as there is currently none here,” said Tapi. “I know and support Vuk’ukhanye. They are making a huge difference in the lives of the needy in the ward. They need space and use my office’s toilet,” said Ward 28 Councillor Buyelwa Mafaya. She added, “Vukukhanye is restoring people’s confidence and hope. Through their volunteers they reduce unemployment and I support them 100 per cent.”
Motherwell women network against violence and abuse NCEBA DLADLA MOTHERWELL Women’s Network including the Police’s Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual Offences Unit and other stations like Kamvelihle, KwaDwesi and Swartkops distributed pamphlets during a crime awareness campaign against rape on Monday. Women in blue were on call advising community members about taking safety precautions to make sure that they do not become
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Will Botile bring an end to a boxing national title drought in the metro? NCEBA DLADLA
NELSON Mandela Bay will have a new South African Super Middleweight champion on Saturday September 21, that is, according to Walmer, Port Elizabeth boxing trainer, Caiphus Ntante. Speaking to PE Express Indaba about the prospects of his charge, Ntante said the metro municipality must prepare to roll out the red carpet for the challenger, Masixole Botile, is going to beat champion Balimo Weliya when the duo lock horns for the crown at Mdantsane Indoor Sports Centre, in East London. Mandela Bay metro had never won a national crown since Mbulelo Nyanda beat Phathutshedzo Nemukongwe on Knock Out (KO) 1 for the SA Junior Flyweight diadem in Durban in 2003. This 12-round championship bout will be the main attraction of Mamali Boxing Promotions boss Siphatho Handi’s exciting bill. Weliya will be making a voluntary defence
of the then vacant title he won on a Technical Knock Out (TKO) 9 against Goodman Dywili in Johannesburg on March 9 2011 and successfully defended it on points against mandatory challenger Charles Oosthuizen in Alice on March 13 this year. In his last two fights, Botile won the Eastern Cape Super Middleweight title when he stopped Leon Mriba on Knock Out (KO) 4 in Uitenhage in December 2012 but lost it on points in his first defence against Makhosonke Zwengu in March. Ntante believes Botile with 12 fights, 7wins and 5-losses will possess too much artillery for the former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) born SA champion (14 fights, 11 wins and three losses) whom he trained in his gym earlier in his career in South Africa. “I know both boxers as I have trained them in my gym. Truth be told, Botile carries much fire-power that will be enough to thwart any of Weliya’s plans. Without a doubt, Nelson Mandela Bay will have a new SA champion on the fight night. Botile will win on a knock out,” a bold Ntante predicted.
Hard at work is Masixole Botile who challenges Balimo Weliya for SA title on Saturday September 21. PHOTO: NCEBA DLADLA
KwaNobuhle boxing tournament to benefit future boxing star Mphumezi Williams NCEBA DLADLA TEAM Nompumelelo in conjunction with Sikhothina Combined School of KwaNobuhle in Uitenhage will hold a boxing tournament at the school hall this Friday starting at 12 noon. Admission is R3. The tournament will feature eight Nelson Mandela Bay boxers who qualified to represent the metro at the Eastern Cape Amateur Boxing Organisation (ECABO) games in East London on September 6 against a selected team from the metro. Explaining, Team Nompumelelo manager Sipho Nogampula said his club decided in conjunction with the school and Nelson Mandela Bay Amateur Boxing Organisation (NMBABO) to hold this tournament for the benefit of his club member and pupil of the school Mphumezi Williams (16) Budokwai Judo Institute members who represented the metro well in games in Gauteng with sensei Kenny Magqabi (standing, right). PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Bay judokas who shone with medals in national rankings in Jozi, thank the Mayor NCEBA DLADLA SEVEN of Port Elizabeth young Judokas brought home nine medals after partaking in a national competition at Turffontein in Johannesburg last week. Members of the Budokwai Judo Institute at Hoza in New Brighton township led by sensei Kenneth Magqabi shone against national opposition at the National Ranking Games. Seven out of nine Nelson Mandela Bay judokas who were part of the Eastern Cape Team won medals against stiff opposition from other provinces, according to Magqabi. “It was not easy,” an overjoyed Magqabi pointed out. He said Dojos usually sent to the competition the best athletes who fight hard to be at the national rankings which was where provincial players that would represent South Africa against other countries of the world were chosen. “You fight hard to be at the national rankings, and my boys did well,” said Magqabi who thanked The Office of the Ex-
ecutive mayor Ben Fihla for assisting the team with transport, accommodation and meals during the trip to the Golden City. He said his players paid only R150 each to take part in the fights. “Without the office of the Mayor’s assistance, we would not have achieved this. We want to thank especially the Mayor for the assistance,” said Magqabi, adding that the players who all come from disadvantaged communities are sometimes deprived of the opportunity to show their talents owing to lack of funds. “I used to charge players a joining fee and R10 a month subscription but was forced to stop it because they cannot afford it. I now drive from Rowallan Park to the township every day Monday to Friday to ensure that my students get the best training ever,” said Magqabi, who also owns another club at Lilian Ngoyi Sports Centre in KwaZakhele. A Second Dan, Magqabi started playing judo at Hoza under the tutelage of Sensei Thembani Hlaso in 1988 and took over the club when Hlaso, now SA Judo President, left for Johannesburg in Gauteng.
who is in the metro team. “This boy won a gold medal in the metro games held in Wells Estate about a week ago and because he comes from a very poor background we fear that he might not have all the necessary things he needs to prepare for the East London trip,” said Nogampula. He added that they were hoping to raise enough funds at the tournament in order to buy the talented youngster tracksuits and takkies, so that he did not look different from other team members. There will be more entertainment at the show including ballroom dancing and music from local house and hip hop musicians. This reporter, a former professional boxer, will be expected to give a talk on the theme: “Sport and Education- Life after Boxing” to encourage future boxing stars.
Masters knockout results SELBY MADIKANE SCORES of spectators braved the chilly windy weather conditions during the Nelson Mandela Bay Masters Football Association knockout games which were played at Wolfson Stadium last Sunday. However, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) in conjunction with the Masters League committee organ-
ised the tournament whose finals will be played in September 15, 2013 at Zwide Stadium according to Gaza Ndondo. The full weekend results:
*AmaUnits 0-2 Highland *Greenbushes 0-1 Sparks * Raymond Mhlaba 3-0 XI Stars *Abahlobo 0-5 Zwide Winners *Soweto 4(O)-2(0) City Masters *Veeplaas 1-2 New Brighton *Zwide Masters 1-2 All Stars
Zwide Masters’ player outruns All Stars’ player. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
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Lion City end of the season awards function NCEBA DLADLA OUTSTANDING players and officials were honoured during Lion City FC end of the season awards ceremony which was held at Raymond Mhlaba Sports Complex last Friday evening. There were lots of festivities to entertain such as the dance performed by Kuyasa Cultural Dance and Modern Dance group and music by Bongani Mbangi (aka DJ Disco). Guest speaker Isaac Klaas urged youth to respect the team officials and on and off the field they should be disciplined. SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay President Mzimkhulu Fina also appealed to football players to take education seriously. Club President Dr Ngubo Biyana stated that the awards function was used as a tool to motivate officials and players to deliver more for the club.
Thulani Motloung, who received a standing ovation, scooped the Most Consistent Player-, Players’ Player- and the Player of the Season awards. All players received medals while the outstanding players and officials received trophies.The award winners were the following: Presidential awards Junior development: Sihle Bongo and Mzwakhe Diwi Sam Senior team (coaches): Lindile Ndwayana and Bigman Lindani Commitment: Masixole Ndikho and Luxolo Mswelanto, and Bonke Ludwabe Club ambassadors: Ntembeko Mbombotha, Thulani Motloung and Akhona Manxola
Players section Youngest player: Sinethemba Solani Most disciplined player: Sihle Bongo Most Improved Player: Andile Nowala
Thulani Motloung receives trophies from Simphiwe Mkangelwa, Dr Ngubo Biyana, Mzimkhulu Fina and Isaac Klaas. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Wallabies beat Visitors in the finals SELBY MADIKANE GELVANDALE Wallabies won the EP Rugby Willem Harmse League finals in grand style following a deserved 24-11win over Missionvale Visitors at Zwide Stadium last Saturday.
Visitors player passes a ball. PHOTO: SELBY MADIKANE
However, Visitors with scores of their supporters rallying behind them piled more pressure by launching attack after attack. Visitors wrote first on the scoreboard first when their wing Felix Phillips kicked a penalty kick to put his team 3-0 up in front. Outside-centre Elvado Thyssen’s unconverted try stole the lead in favour of Wallabies, 5-3. Wallabies increased the lead to 12-3
when Jackie Plaatjies scored a try converted by flyhalf Vergil Swartz. Visitors seemed to have lost concentration in so much that they lost possession to their counterparts up front. Wallabies flank forward Glenford Prinsloo’s try converted by Swartz increased their lead to 19-3. At the stroke of the halftime Visitors decreased the deficit to 19-6 through a penalty taken by Phillips. Early in the second half Visitors came up strongly, thus playing their running rugby. Visitors’ outside centre Lester Draaghoender’s try reduced the deficit to 19-11. Phillips’ penalty gave hope to their supporters when the scoreboard read 1914. Wallabies’ last try scored by Arnold Kriel dashed any hopes of the Visitors of coming back and the final score was 24-11.
NODEFA back in business SELBY MADIKANE IT was back in business when Nobuhle-Despatch Football Association (NODEFA) hosted its NODEFA Preseason Tournament at Jabavu Stadium over the past weekend. All NODEFA teams took each other on, with pride at stake. It was do-or-die when Black Vultures showed City Style how the socalled big team is beaten by the small team following their 5-3 victory in penalty shootout after a 1-1 fulltime tie. Despatch Pioneers knocked out Young Culture 2-0 while All City
Stars lost 5-3 on penalties to Young Brothers after the 3-3 regulation time score. Other results: *City Friends 1-2 Imbabala Young Stars *Golden Chiefs 3-0 Manchester Babes *Flamingo 1-3 Fearnot *KUBS 4- Stokes United *Young Pirates 1-2 New City Stars *Reservoir Strikers 6-1 Young Stars *Young Killers 0- 4 Garden City *Highland Spurs 4(1)-3(1) Cango Chiefs *Chelsea 1-2 Temptations *Uitenhage Eagles 0-2 Really Rangers *XI Stars 6-0 Mighty Teenagers *Young Cosmos 0-4 Manchester United *Jamaican Stars 3-2 Young Callies
City win Mofa pre-season. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
City are MOFA preseason knockout winners SELBY MADIKANE REAL City were crowned as Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Preseason Knockout Tournament winners when they defeated SUBS 2-0 in the finals at NU 9 Stadium last Sunday. Highland Spurs are set to cause an upset in NODEFA preseason knockout competition. PHOTO:SELBY
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Following the long season lay off, some
teams looked rusty but fans enjoyed watching football which drew them to the stadium. In the semifinals City punished Tomorrow Stars 2-0 while SUBS routed Young Romans 4-0. In the finals City were untouchable when they overcame SUBS 2-0. In the losers’ finals Tomorrow Stars thwarted Young Romans 5-0.
Swallows cannot fly SELBY MADIKANE NORTHERN Areas Football Association (NAFA) Premier produced some enterprising game, with some minnows trailing the top guns last Sunday. It seemed that Swallows could not fly when they were outclassed 10-1 by the once most popular Eastern Cape side Park United. It appeared that Glenville Celt-
ic’s hopes of winning the league trophy were further dashed when they were devastated by Blackpool 2-0. Another upset of the day was when Helenvale humiliated Fairview Rovers 3-0. Hotspurs managed to collect three points in their 2-1 win over Ebenezer. Wolves were given a run for their money in a 1-0 hard-fought win over Chatty United. Shamrocks gave up a good fight inpite their 1-0 loss to Saints.
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