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Big decrease in initiate deaths Three cases recorded in Chris Hani ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

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ore than 11,000 initiates undertook their rite of passage to manhood journey this summer season in the Chris Hani district. Last year, the district recorded about 9,000 initiates.

Despite the increase in the number of initiaties this year, the district recorded fewer deaths. Three initiates died this summer season, compared to 12 who died during the previous season. This was according to health department circumcision coordinator and Chris Hani Initiation Forum secretary Ayanda Mxekezo. Of the three deaths this year, Mxekezo said only one case was suspected to have been caused by dehydration. Dehydration is always a

threat during the hot summer season. However, instead of scorching sun, persistent rain had drenched initiates’ huts this year, Mxekezo said. “We had three fatalities this year, a decrease from last December where most deaths had occurred in the Emalahleni region. “This year, three fatalities took place in the AB Xuma region. We have also noticed an increase of initiates who commit suicide by hanging themselves,” he said.

Mxekezo said the first initiate from AB Xuma who had died was said to have collapsed after complaining of stomach cramps. “The second initiate is suspected to have died of dehydration. He was taken to the hospital a bit late. “The third case was of an initiate who had to leave the camp after a relative had died. “He later committed suicide. “However, the causes of death still need to be confirmed after the postmortem results are produced.”

He said two young men, one of whom had committed suicide, had died after their initiation celebration ceremonies had taken place. He said the incidents were not classified as initiate deaths as the young men had died after completing their initiation. “One of them, who is from Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, committed suicide the day after his celebration ceremony. “The other one died after experiencing breathing complications in Intsika Yethu

Local Municipality.” Mxekezo said some initiates had needed medical treatment while in the bush, while others had been referred for hospital admission. He said one of the biggest challenges this summer season was that some families had not provided sufficient care for their sons who had to contend with wet huts due to the persistent rain. “The weather was not on our side,” he said. “The initiates were getting rained on and the huts were wet.”

Bonkolo Dam overflowing after years of drought

FULL TO CAPACITY: Water flows over the Bonkolo Dam wall. Picture: SUPPLIED

ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA The Bonkolo Dam has overflowed again, after a decade of not reaching its full capacity. The latest water level of the dam issued by the Chris Hani District Municipality revealed that its water content sits at 100%. The dam’s water increase over time has also resurrected recreational activity which includes fishing and yachting, with some locals even swimming on the bank. Looking back, in 2017 the area had turned into a ghost dam, with its water level below 10%. By 2018 the dam was too low to be measured. At one stage dying fish had to be removed from the water by Christopher Kay from Kraaines Angling Club, with assistance from the Queen’s College Eco Watch Team into the Berry Dam. The fish transfer was done with help from the department of environmental affairs. Simon Sutton, who farms in the Bonkolo basin area, said the dam was overflowing for the first time since early 2012 and there were also fish in the dam. He believes God finally answered their prayers after about 60 people gathered at the

dam to pray for rainfall. ‘‘We had a prayer meeting in December 2019 when the dam was completely dry. God answered our prayers three years later and the dam is now overflowing. On January 15 at 4pm, we are going to have a thanksgiving prayer.’’ Sutton was also grateful to Chris Hani District Municipality for placing a new valve on the dam wall to prevent leakages. ‘‘The water is not flowing out the dam like it used to, where it was leaking on the pipelines. It has also helped with the dam level to pick up and overflow.” He said fish were back in the dam, including barbel, batfish and yellow fish, and that fishing activity had resumed. Sutton believed the fish were coming from the overflowing dams in the farm area which flowed into the Bonkolo Dam. ‘‘It does happen that when the dams overflow the fish end up back in the Bonkolo Dam, including the eggs.’’ He said it was also fantastic to see people coming back again, with a lot more activity at the dam, and with the yacht club up and running again. He believes this means there is more water for Komani, and that the town should not experience water shortages any time soon, with the Xonxa and

RAINFALL RESULTS: Consistent summer rainfall has filled the Bonkolo Dam to capacity, which has not been witnessed for a long time after the serious drought of the past years. Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO Waterdown dam systems and now the Bonkolo Dam in place. As far as farming is concerned, Sutton said there were boreholes linked to the dam which was good for the farms and agricultural activity in the area. “ The amount of rain we have been having means farms are looking fantastic. The grass is growing. It is good for everybody who planted crops and it makes life so much easier for farmers when there is rain.’’ However Bob Hodgskiss, who also farms in the Bonkolo basin, says he does not fancy spending his time at the dam, and in fact says the millions of rands spent by the local municipality to construct the tourism area at the dam was waste of money. “I do not go there for recreational purposes. The place is a mess, the grass is overgrown and there is no

security. The place has not been maintained,” Hodgskiss said. He believed the municipality could charge an entrance fee to keep the area maintained. The state of the tourism area is believed to be the reason the Twizza Bonkolo Marathon’s route had to be changed in November. CHDM spokesperson Bulelwa Ganyaza said the dam was full at 100% capacity as a result of persistent rainfall over the past weeks. “The current dam level is an incredible experience as for years the levels have consistently been extremely low, at some stage even below the measuring device, rendering a 0% capacity and thus zero abstraction, which affected water supply in Komani. “The low capacity also resulted in the department of environmental affairs relocating

fish to Berry Dam and other nearby sources to avoid a catastrophe. As the district we welcome these latest developments and the yield, as our sources were at some point seriously under strain,” she said. Last year in January Ganyaza said the dam was close to overflowing, which had prompted the technical services team to open a sluice gate to release a portion of the water. This, she said, had been necessary exercise to ease off the pressure that might have had dire effects, and from there on the dam was closely monitored. She also said general maintenance of the dam had been in progress since last year. This included the replacement of valves that were not functioning properly. Ganyaza said the municipality had conducted a mandatory safety inspection to ensure the dam wall was in a

condition that could withstand full capacity. Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality spokesperson Lonwabo Kowa said Bonkolo Dam underwent a revamp between November and December last year. “For now, the facility was made ready to receive and host tourists, the public or events. Restoring the facility is done in phases due to the cost implications. “An announcement will be made when the building will be refurbished but for now, people are able to enjoy themselves at the facility,” said Kowa. He said a minimum fee of R50 per car or R10 per person was charged as part of the municipality’s revenue enhancement activity. “A security guard is on-site at both Bonkolo and Berry dams and community members are allowed in at a fee,” Kowa said.

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Kings Park residents take it upon themselves to repair potholes in the area, claiming the municipality and ward councillor has failed them Picture: SUPPLIED

Some unusual visitors at Queenstown Yacht Club LEN’S NEWS Last Saturday around midday, Ian Wood watched a swarm of bees make their way across the very full Bonkolo Dam. They decided to take a rest on their journey and settled under the transom on the Hoffman’s boat Quiddity. That put paid to the day’s sailing for the family. These swarms are often called “trek” swarms because they take a break on

their journey to a new home. If left to their own devices they will move on within a day or two to the new hive. However, their choice of a place to stay is not always convenient, as was the case here. Wood called in a local beekeeper, Reg Morgan, who arrived with a hive to collect the bees. Once the box was placed on the boat the bees immediately began moving into the new home.

WEDNESDAY, 25 JANUARY 2023 JUST RESTING: A swarm of bees had to be relocated on Saturday after they settled on a boat. Picture: SUPPLIED

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While this was going on, another small swarm decided to gather in the grass under a nearby tree. Fortunately, the beekeeper had brought along a smaller box which enabled the other swarm to begin moving in. Some of the young boys were fascinated by the proceedings. One of them decided to do a bee rescue job by collecting bees in the water and placing them on the boat. The bees happily flew off when they had dried their wings. Watching everything going on as normal at the Yacht Club was fascinating, with boats sailing, motors revving as powered boats and jet skies were coming and going. All the while the bees were marching quietly into the hive. As the sun was setting the bees were all collected in the boxes and taken on to their new home at a local apiary.

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48th Surfers Challenge weeks away All eyes on unusual rainfall BOB NORRIS

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aturday, February 11 is the date set for what will effectively be the 48th running of the Discovery Surfers Challenge. It is in fact the 49th

anniversary of the iconic run, walk, paddle and meander along the coast from Kwelera Mouth to Nahoon Beach. The scenic route takes in the sights, sounds, aromas and all that this magnificent stretch of coastline has to offer, inclusive of Sunrise-on-Sea, Rainbow Valley, Gonubie and Bonza Bay. Since its earliest days when a small pioneering group of road

runners and surfers took each other on, much has changed. The coastline has presented different obstacles impacted by weather, under-footing and tides, affecting the two major river crossings. Whereas the original event was run (only) over about 17km, there are now options to run or walk any of the 5km, 11km, and 17.5km distances, starting at Blue Lagoon, Gonubie and

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Kwelera respectively. The paddlers are now governed by wind direction, but originally traversed the Indian Ocean in a similar direction to the “traditional Surfers Marathon”. Participants will keep a keen eye on coastal conditions over the next four weeks, given the outstanding summer rainfall already received and how it has affected the terrain and

especially the river mouths. Runners, being highly competitive, will follow the history, as well as targets of their own. Danny Biggs from KwaZuluNatal, a Comrades Marathon gold medallist, recorded consecutive Surfers Challenge wins (1985- 87). Biggs also won the Duzi Canoe Marathon in his heyday. The late Zolani Ntongana,

raised in Dutywa, won in 2001, 2005 and 2006. The women’s race has over the past few years been the domain of Hanlie Botha, who was on occasion challenged by Pretoria’s Myrette Brink. Botha has since gone on to win more Surfers than any other athlete, in any category. Entries are open and all details are available on www.surferschallenge.co.za

SPIRIT OF GIVING

Regal Beauty Salon providing quality care, and opportunities It was a moment of celebration, inspiration and collective sisterhood at Regal Beauty Salon as the top-class establishment officially launched its premises at Shop 9 Cathcart Complex, 132 Cathcart Road, Komani. Having opened its doors in 2021 during the peak of Covid-19, which owner Sanele Masiza described as a counterintuitive and unconventional move, she said there had to be novelty and innovation. “In business and in life uncertainty is inherent. It is how we deal with it that matters. “As soon as some of the regulations were slightly relaxed, we opened our doors. “We focused on service and efforts to create employment opportunities for some of our youth,” she said. “Young people tend to be quite nimble and adaptive, especially when it comes to trends. We wanted to promote that agility while offering them an opportunity to gain experience,” Masiza added. She said launching the salon during the busy and competitive December period had been a bold step. The event included an informative, engaging session with Lungelisa Hermanus from the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skin Bargaining Council (HCSBC), who covered industry trends, employment patterns, collective agreements and other topics related to compliance, relevance and collaboration.

TOP-CLASS: Attending the Regal Beauty Salon official launch are, from left, Nangamso Tshangana, Siyasanga Mgoqi, owner Sanele Masiza, Lungelisa Hermanus, Feziwe Bushula and Zimbini Tshangana. Picture: SUPPLIED The salon caters for men and women of all ages, as well as children. Masiza said she took a conscious decision to establish the salon in Komani. “Growing up in this beautiful province empowers one with unrivalled substance and a certain level of fortitude. “We have seen how limited opportunities can be in certain instances, yet the people of the Eastern Cape continue to rise against all odds. In most cases, Eastern Cape people have to relocate to other provinces with enhanced absorptive capacity, whether for economic, academic or labour opportunities. “We thought we could contribute to the development opportunities within Komani, no matter how limited our contribution might be. “Regal Beauty Salon Komani could also be a seed that will germinate to other avenues and provinces in future,” she said.

The establishment had four full-time employees and had adjusted to having two fulltime and two part-time workers. Masiza said the salon would expand to include eight employees. When asked what made the salon stand out from its competitors, Masiza said it would not only cater for hairdressing but would also incorporate other beauty services in the long-term. “We view beauty as an expression of the contents within. We seek to understand our clients’ needs and offer them hairstyles and beauty solutions aligned to their personalities and needs.” The salon also has a section to keep children entertained while they wait. “As a company, we look forward to having more engagements with the community and women of Komani and we might be announcing something in the next eight weeks,” she said.

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EDITORIAL OPINION

CARING FOR OTHERS

A descent into the darkness

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very beginning of a new year is usually accompanied by a lot of optimism and positivity. We had unprecedented load-shedding amounting to over 200 days out of the 364 days in 2022. The worse of them all was the frequent load-shedding combined with what Eskom called “load reduction”, which only affected the Enoch Mgijima Municipality. December is usually the busiest month of the year and businesses expect to do their best trading so for them to be in the dark for 13 out of the 24 hours in a day was tough. Those with no alternative sources of power either had to limit what they could do or close completely during the blackout, reducing even further their trading prospects. Those that ran generators also made huge sacrifices as this expense surely ate away at their profits and made trading very difficult. I am told the electricity bill with Eskom is closing in on R1bn and it seems there is no concrete plan to stop the haemorhage. We were told there was to have been a meeting between the new mayor and Eskom to resolve the issue, but I do not know what transpired. But no matter how many meetings he has with Eskom and whatever new arrangements for payment are made, the fact of the matter is it will only be moving around the cards already on the table. Those talks are basically the same as fiddling while Rome burns because the cause of the spiralling electricity bill has not been attended to. The basic fact is that the municipality is delivering more electricity to residents

IN TOUCH Phumelele P Hlati and collecting less to pay over to Eskom because of illegal connections and tampering with meters. This deficit is forever growing and they are making little attempt to eliminate the real cause of it. As a community we will watch them take the national government allocation, meant to maintain and expand our infrastructure, to Eskom to settle the bill and we are surprised the infrastructure in Komani is decaying. They just collect enough money to pay their salaries and then spend the rest of the time twiddling their thumbs. Do not expect this new year to be any different. In fact, expect it to get worse unless a huge shift in thinking and attitude somehow invades the minds of the mayor and his whole council. Do not hold your breath, though. Have I rained on your optimistic outlook for 2023? Good! The time of skirting issues is over. We need to show the powers that be that they have been pathetic, incompetent and very inept. I hope 2023 will wake up the active citizenry in all of us and we start demanding what we are owed. Compliments of the new year, by the way.

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Happy birthday to Sibu Malotana, Chumani Zamela, Amanda Madlanga, Sipiwe Follie (January 13) Ongeziwe Pantshwa, Brian Funda, Nontombi Kana, Yanga Sawa (January 14) Xolela Tom, Ruth Venter, Thandokazi Mankayi (January 16) Zuko Tolashe, Zimkhitha Meyi (January 17) Khuselo Mbebe, Buhle Hobo (January 18) Nophiwa Nqola (January 19) Liyema Mgwigwi (January 20)

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FACE 2 FACE with / Vuyiseka Bomela Q A

Q: What does being a councillor entail? A: It entails being a servant of the people by being their mouthpiece in local government and being actively engaged and involved in processes that advocate for social, economic and structural (infrastructure) change and maintenance. Being a selfless person who assists the community at each instance and a person whose interests’ lies solely to the betterment of living conditions of the community. Q: What do you like about being a councillor? A: I like being an agent for the fundamental change and betterment of my community and actively contributing using my acquired skills and competencies. Q: What are some of the service delivery challenges

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whole province as it is strategically placed along the N6 Route. Q: What do you do in your spare time? A: I spend time with friends and family, go to church, read and go to gym because I believe that exercise is important for both physical and mental health. faced by your ward? A: Roads, water and electricity Q: What impact do you seek to make as a councillor? A: I want to make lasting impacts on all fundamental aspects in my community such as health care, reducing crime , upgrading and maintaining key infrastructure (street lights, sewage, roads etc) Q: What do you love about Komani? A: I love its great potential to be a huge economic driver in the

YOUR VOICE

Q: Which place would you like to visit and why? A: USA because of its iconic land marks, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Hollywood sign and the Golden Gate Bridge in California. It is a place of incredible hospitality, wide open spaces and amazing natural beauty but more than anything the reason why I would like to visit USA is to network and get exposure on how they keep their economy developed.

Q: What is your favourite quote? A: “If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking eventually you’ll make progress.” Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: Stop caring what other people think and stop obsessing over time lines, be confident, it is important to plan ahead because it can give you a clear direction of where you want to go in life. Goals can be the injection of inspiration that helps us through tough times, most importantly let us make education fashionable because it is the passport to the future. Q: Name three things you cannot live without? A: My phone because I have to keep in close contact with my community, my laptop to take minutes and for record keeping and my handbag.

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With 352 days remaining in the New Year, The Rep editor ZINTLE BOBELO took to the streets of Komani to ask locals about their plans and what they are looking forward to in 2023?

Belated birthday wishes to Deborah Stellenberg, Thembakazi Dasi, Asandile Ace Twala (January 9) Siyabulela Mqikela, Francio le Roux, Othembele Menzelwa (January 10) Condolences to family and friends of Siphelele Tando Nomgqokwana and Irene Magdalene Abrahams. Best wishes to the Queen’s College High School grade 8 boys who will be returning from the grade 8 orientation camp this afternoon.

KOMANI WEATHER Scorching temperatures have been dominating throughout the week and not much will change over the weekend. The temperature on Friday will climb to a high of39°C. Abundant sunshine and very hot weather conditions are expected and caution has been advised if people spend time outside for extended periods. Saturday’s weather will have a slight drop in temperatures but

the heat is still expected to be extreme. The temperature will sit on 36°C, with partly sunny and very hot conditions. Thunderstorms in spots are also expected in the afternoon. Hot and humid temperatures are expected on Sunday, with clouds and sun. The temperature will be 33°C, with thunderstorms in spots in the afternoon. — www.accuweather.com

Sivuyile Mafala from Mlungisi I am looking forward to change in Komani. If the issues of electricity and potholes on our roads could be resolved then I would be a happy resident.

Zubenathi Nqayi from Victoria Park I wish more job opportunities could be created because our youth are badly affected by unemployment, and as a result they end up using drugs at a young age. This leads to the vandalism of facilities meant for the community, like the Art Centre and Thobi Kula Indoor Sport Centre.

Ari Gregoriou from Komani My son is finishing matric this year and wants to play professional football in Cyprus, Greece, where my mother and father are from, and my focus is to help him with that. I also hope the state of the economy improves because business has been tough and everyone is feeling it. The main focus also is to get through the year, and for more health for everyone, and peace and prosperity.

Melta Nowongalakhe Mpondwana from Who Can Tell This year I plan to lead a healthy life so I can be happy with my family, my children and grandchildren. This year is mine and I believe all that I wish for will prosper because I am full of hope.

Qhama Malotana from Whittlesea I am looking forward to great business opportunities, service delivery and positive attitudes that will lead to positive ideas and success.

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arm 2023 greetings to all our readers. I trust that you have rested well and are ready and rejuvenated for the New Year. We have received overwhelming positive response from the first two editions of #FromMyKitchen and I am so excited for the year ahead. For the next three editions we will take a deep dive into the basic fundamentals of baking and what it all entails. I will always support the view that baking is a science, and then an art. You first need a successfully baked cake and then you can add your artistic flair to it. Why do we say that baking is a science? I will use just one example for now: leavening agents such as baking powder, baking soda and yeast react to heat. Heat causes baking powder to form tiny bubbles of gas, which makes the cake light

BAKING WITH CLAUDIA EVERETT and fluffy. If the oven is not at the right temperature, the texture, colour and risinh process will be affected. There is very little space for error when baking – ingredients are costly, and baking in itself is a costly venture. That is why it is so important to get the basics right. So let’s get learning! Basic fundamentals of baking part 1: Read your recipe from start

to finish to fully understand the scope of works. The recipe is your map that will guide you to a successful baking project and it will tell you what ingredients and utensils are needed, oven temperature, method, mixing technique, serving suggestion, nutritional information, etc. Make sure you have ALL the ingredients needed as stated in the recipe. One of the worst things that can happen during a baking project is getting halfway through the recipe and then realising you do not have a specific ingredient. Trust me, I know what I am talking about. Make sure you have the right utensils. The basics include: ● Measuring cup set (for liquid and dry ingredients) ● Measuring spoon set ● Digital kitchen scale (very important!) ● Wooden spoon/s ● Silicone scraper/spatula ● Metal or silicone hand whisk

● Mixing bowls (different sizes) ● Fine mesh sieve ● Baking pans (round, square and rectangular, muffin, sheet/biscuit pan) ● Pastry brush ● Kitchen scissors ● Rolling pin ● Wire cooling rack ● Baking paper ● Oven mitts ● Electric hand mixer ● Electric stand mixer Make sure you have the correct size baking pans as required in the recipe. Incorrect baking pans can result in batter running over while baking, burnt edges, sunken middle or uneven and unattractive appearance. At a later stage we will look at the type of materials that baking pans are made of and how each conduct heat and the effect the pan material has on the baked goods. Measure ingredients accurately. A kitchen scale is

one of the most important tools in the baking process. It is accurate and more reliable than the measuring cups. I prefer to weigh baking ingredients. I know it can be time-consuming and a tedious exercise, but once you get used to it, it becomes part of the baking process. For example: If you scoop or pack the flour in a measuring cup too tightly, you use more than the recipe requires and the cake will come out tough and chewy. Inaccurate measurements can lead to a disastrous end result affecting the taste, consistency and density of the cake. Use ingredients at room temperature. If a recipe calls for eggs or any other dairy products to be at room temperature, please follow this rule! It’s a scientific fact in baking that dairy ingredients at room temperature form an emulsion that trap air. During the baking

process the air bubbles expand and it results in a fluffy cake. When you add cold eggs to a sugar and butter mixture, it does not incorporate evenly, the bonding process is not smooth and air bubbles are destroyed. Pre-heat your oven: Most recipes have “pre-heating of oven” as the first point of the method. That alone should tell you how important it is to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking anything in it. Placing pans with batter or dough in a cold, lukewarm or too hot oven will have another disastrous outcome to your baking project. Next week we will continue with this topic. Remember: Baking is a skill that requires a lot of practice and patience. If you have a passion for it, the amount of failed attempts should not deter you from becoming a successful baker.

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MADIKANE

Late of Ku-Bengu, ELuthuthu, Lady Frere District

Late of Mateyise, Tsembeyi, Lady Frere District

NCOKO NGQOKOLA ABEGAIL AMELIA XOLISWA NONTUKU

Born: 10.02.1967 Died: 03.01.2023

Born: 01.09.1980 Died: 01.01.2023 Funeral; Friday 13.01.2023 Starting at home at 10am (Methodist Church of S.A.)

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MKHANYELI

Late of Emgangxa, Trust, Rodana, Lady Frere District

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DOMESTIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ABRAHAMS IRENE MAGDALENE

Late of 63 Western Road, Victoria Park, Komani passed away suddenly on Monday, 9 January 2023 at the age of 70 years. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by her loving husband Don, children Mario & Mauritia, Franco & Taylor, Donatia, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, Monique, Denovan, Mario Jnr, Talita, Kiara, extended family and friends. The interment will take place in the Komani Town Cemetery at 11am on Saturday, 14 January 2023 after services at home and at The Old Apostolic Church, Victoria Park, Komani at 10am. Friends kindly accept this intermation. RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

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NOLUVUYO MAVIS

Late of Qugqwaru, Vaalbank, Lady Frere District Born: 23.02.1961 Died: 03.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Thence to the Qugqwaru Cemetery, Vaalbank for an early burial at 9am, followed by a service at home at 10am LALA NGOXOLO MAMNUNE RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Starting at home at 10am (Ethiopian Episcopal Church)

SIMPHIWE ARMSTRONG

Thence to the KuBengu Cemetery, Luthuthu for the Interment at 1pm

Thence to the Mateyise Cemetery, Tsembeyi for the Interment at 12 noon

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LALA NGOXOLO GABA GHOSHE NOZINGA

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QOKOLWANAZANOXOLO MATINYANE

Late of Tabasa, Swartwater, Lady Frere District Born: 26.09.1991 Died: 03.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Starting at home at 10am (Holy Assemble Church of Zion) Thence to the Tabasa Cemetery, Swartwater for the Interment at 1 o’clock LALA NGOXOLO MPEMVU JALI RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

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Late of Emdeni, Swartwater, Lady Frere District Born: 15.11.1955 Died: 03.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Starting at home at 10am (Baptist Apostolic Church of Zion) Thence to the Emdeni Cemetery, Swartwater for the Interment at 1 o’clock LALA NGOXOLO MAMNGXONGO RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

Late of 2337 Zone D, Kwa-Themba, Ezibeleni, Komani Born: 05.11.1939 Died: 05.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Thence to the Komani Town Cemetery for an early burial at 8am, followed by a service at the John Wesley Methodist Church, Ezibeleni, Komani at 9am LALA NGOXOLO MAHLONGWANE MAZONDO RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

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SIPHO MXOLISI BERTRAM

Late of Mgqukwebe, Agnes Rest, Lady Frere District Born: 05.11.1955 Died: 06.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Starting at home at 10am (United Methodist Church) Thence to the Mgqukwebe Cemetery, Agnes Rest for the Interment at 1pm LALA NGOXOLO BHOMOYI CEDUMA RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

Late of Elalini, St. Marks, Cofimvaba District Born: 08.08.1931 Died: 03.01.2023

Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Starting at home at 9am (St. Marks Anglican Church)

LINDEKILE ALPHIUS Born: 03.08.1979 Died: 02.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023

MICHAEL LONTE

Born: 20.10.1951 Died: 02.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023

Starting at home at 10am (Z.C.C.)

Starting at home at 10am (Zodiac Church in Zion)

Thence to the Elalini Cemetery, St. Marks for the Interment at 12:30

Thence to the Emgangxa Cemetery, Trust for the Interment at 1pm

Thence to the Elalini Cemetery, St. Marks for the Interment at 12:30

LALA NGOXOLO MAMTOLO DLANGAMANDLA

LALA NGOXOLO MFENE HLATHI LISA JAMBASE

LALA NGOXOLO TSHATSHU TUBHANE

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SMAYILE

Late of Ezingcaceni, Elapesini, Vaalbank, Lady Frere District Born: 18.06.1952 Died: 01.01.2023 Funeral; Saturday 14.01.2023 Starting at home at 10am (Twelve Apostolic Church) Thence to the Ezingcaceni Cemetery, Lapesini for the Interment at 12 noon LALA NGOXOLO MDLANE TUTUSE NOMDIMBA RUSSELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel. 045 839 4012

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NONCEDO

NTOMBIZANELE CHRISTINAH

BORN: 1971-02-02 DIED: 2022-12-30 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Sartuday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at Phakamisa location Sada Township Whittlesea at 09:00am Cemetery: Phakamisa TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO Jola

BORN: 1983-04-28 DIED: 2023-01-01 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Saturday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home Mkhonjane location Bolotwa A/A Cacadu district at 09:00am Cemetery: Mkhonjane TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO

BORN: 1966-03-03 DIED: 2023-01-05 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Saturday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at 4427 Vergenoege location Ilinge Township Komani at 09:00am Cemetery: Ilinge TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO

BORN: 1992-01-11 DIED: 2023-01-01 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Saturday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at Nqwenqwebeni location Mkonjana A/A Cacadu District at 09:00am Cemetery: Mkonjana TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO Mntshilibe

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MAHLAKATA NOMNIKELO PATRICIA

GXALABA LUVUYO

BORN: 1964-12-13 DIED: 2023-01-02 FUNERAL: 2023-01-15 (Sunday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at Ndumndum location Manzimahle A/A Cala District at 09:00am Cemetery: Manzimahle TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO MaRhadebe

BORN: 1972-08-08 DIED: 2023-01-02 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Saturday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at KwaGcina Location Zingquthu A/A Cacadu District at 09:00am Cemetery: Zingquthu TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO

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KRAAI

SIPHESIHLE BORN: 1995-11-26 DIED: 2023-01-01 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Saturday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at Lalini location St Marks A/A    at 09:00am Cemetery: Lalini TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO Rhadebe

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MAPAPU MZWEKHAYA

NTSUME

MAGQAMFANA

BORN: 1969-12-31 DIED: 2022-12-31 FUNERAL: 2023-01-12 (Thursday) VENUE: Funeral service was held at home at S 143 Phahlane Street Mlungisi location Komani at 09:00am Cemetery: Komani Town TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO Mncotshe

BORN: 1949-08-01 DIED: 2023-01-03 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 (Saturday) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at Mamfeneni location Machibini A/A Cacadu district at 09:00am Cemetery: Mamfeneni TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO Gxarha

MNINAWA MARK

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BORN: 1987-04-13 DIED: 2023-01-01 FUNERAL: 2023-01-14 ( Saturday ) VENUE: Funeral service will be held at home at Jojweni location Lanti A/A Cacadu district at 09:00am Cemetery: Jojweni TIME: 12:00 am PHUMLA NGOXOLO

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11030 Estate Notices In the estate of the late THANDIWE AGNES MANZI born 05/10/1958 identity number 581005 1010 08 7 of 626 BILLY STREET, ZONE 1, EZIBELENI Estate Number 5448/2021 Date of death 01/11/2021 The First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will be open for inspection by all persons interested therein at the offices of the Master of the High Court, GRAHAMSTOWN and a duplicate copy thereof at the offices of the Magistrate EZIBELENI, for a period of 21 (Twentyone) days from 13 JANUARY 2023. ELISNA NEL Bowes McDougall Inc 27a Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown 5319 Tel: 045 807 3800

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IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF QUEENSTOWN HELD AT QUEENSTOWN Case No: 1005/2021 In the matter between: TARKVEST (PTY) LTD (Registration Number: 2011/140581/07) Execution Creditor And LONDMARX GROUP (PTY) (Registration Number: 2015/143536/07) 1ST Execution Debtor NTSIKELELO GIVEN KLAAS (Identity Number: 7505225405084) 2ND Execution Debtor In pursuance of a judgment of the above Court dated the 20th of January 2022 and a Warrant of Execution on 08th of December 2022, the following goods will be sold in Execution on the 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2023 at 10:00 am at the Sheriff’s Warehouse, 57 KOMANI STREET, QUEENSTOWN, to the highest bidder: 1 X RECEPTION DESK; 6 X OFFICE CHAIRS; 3 X RECEPTION CHAIRS; 1 X RECEPTION TABLE & CHAIRS; 1 X SAMSUNG / LENOVO COMPUTER SET; 1 X HP 7 CANNON PRINTER; 1 X BOARDROOM TABLE; 1 X PROJECTOR SCREEN & MACHINE; 1 X FRIDGE MASTER BAR FRIDGE; 1 X DEFY MICROWAVE & KETTLE; 1 X ALL KITCHEN & OFFICE WARE; 3 X FILING CABINETS; 1 X OFFICE DESK & CHAIR; 1 X SAMSUNG PRINTER; 1 X ALL PAINTINGS & NOTICE BOARDS; 1 X TOOL BOX & HEATER; 1 X ROUND TABLE & 2 CHAIRS; 1 X OFFICE DESK & OFFICE CHAIR; 1 X LENOVO COMPUTER SET; 1 X CANNON SCANNER & HP PRINTER; 1 X 7 CHAIRS & A HEATER; 2 X FILING CABINETS; 1 X4 NOTICE BOARDS & A WHITE BOARD; 1 X PANTUM PRINTER; 1 X CANOPY; 1 X GRINDER & SPADE; 1 X HP LAPTOP DATED at QUEENSTOWN on the 9th day of JANUARY 2023. DRAKE FLEMMER & ORSMOND (EL) INC Plaintiff / Creditor’s Attorneys Quenera Park, 12 Quenera Drive, Beacon Bay EAST LONDON M.CRONJE/jr/ MAT49051/I.149 C/O BOWES, McDOUGALL INC. 27 A Prince Alfred Street QUEENSTOWN Tel: 045-807 3800 Ref: R ROUX/MAT71166

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FORM JJJ LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68(1) of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of DEED OF GRANT NUMBER G200/1983 passed by THE SECRETARY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LAND TENURE, TRANSKEI, in favour of WIGGET XALISA BORN 11 October 1946 in respect of: ERF 146 EZIBELENI, situate in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, District of Cacadu, Eastern Cape Province which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at MTHATHA within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at QUEENSTOWN this 20th day of December 2022. Applicant: Bowes McDougall Inc 27a Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown 5319 E -mail address: [email protected] Contact number: 045 807 3800

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer Number T5436/1988 : CTN passed by the EILEEN MILDRED WILLIAMSON, IDENTITY NUMBER 060729 0002 007, UNMARRIED, in favour of PAULINE ANN MARY ROBERTS, IDENTITY NUMBER 391023 0019 009, MARRIED OUT OF COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY, in respect of the following property ERF 718 QUEENSTOWN, SITUATE IN THE ENOCH MGIJIMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION OF QUEENSTOWN, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE which has been lost or destroyed. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at King Williams Town within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at QUEENSTOWN this 7th day of December 2022.. Applicant: Bowes McDougall Inc 27A Prince Alfred Street QUEENSTOWN [email protected] 045-8073800

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(Form JJJ added by GNR. 62 of 25 January 2019) Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer Number T1742/2008 passed by MNQUMA MUNICIPALITY to CHRISTINA NOMANDLA MADIKAZI, Identity Number 690110 0768 08 7, Unmarried in respect of; ERF 5766 BUTTERWORTH BUTTERWORTH TOWNSHIP EXTENSION NUMBER 15 MNQUMA MUNICIPALITY DISTRICT OF GCUWA PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN CAPE IN EXTENT 612 (SIX HUNDRED AND TWELVE SQUARE METRES which has been lost or destroyed. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at Mthatha DATED at QUEENSTOWN this 09 JANUARY 2023. Applicant: Bowes McDougall Inc 27a Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown, 5319 E -mail address: [email protected] Contact number: 045 807 3800

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Regional Safa league to expand Training refs, coaches vital ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

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he South African Football Association (Safa) has approved the regional executive’s request to extend the regional football league from three streams to four due to large area incorporated within the Chris Hani district. This is according to Safa Chris Hani president Sandile Mata, who spoke to The Rep this week. However, referee shortages and not enough adequately trained coaches was a problem

in the district. Mata said these were some of the issues the regional executive planned to address this year. He said attempts were made last year by the regional executive to speed up establishing workshops to train referees and coaches. “We cannot run the association or the league without referees. Our referees are few and they are ageing, we need new ones. “We cannot do the same thing expecting new results and we have to come up with a different strategy. “There are Local Football Association promotional league games that also need to be officiated. “It is six years and we have

not yet developed them. “In the field, people are complaining about referees.” He added that coaching was also lagging behind in Chris Hani compared to other regions. “I spoke to Safa structures to come and do crash courses. “I was talking to the secretary from Intsika Yethu who wants the crash courses. A great initiative I support. “We cannot have teams which do not have well-trained coaches; they are supposed to be tactically and technically aware.” However, Mata said the organisation needed financial backing to address these challenges through holding workshops for referees, coaches

and administration. On the upside, he said the developmental tournament that had been planned for last year would be held soon after a sponsor was secured. He said the football fraternity needed to be taught about the organisation’s decision-making processes. He said committees had to refer all matters to the regional executive committee as the highest body for final decisions. “An example is that I have implemented the restructuring of acts of committees and there are people who are taking it personally. People are heading committees and their interest must not supersede those of the majority, [it’s] about the people.”

Border Rugby back in the hands of its own people MAXWELL LEVINE Border has been restored to full membership of the South African Rugby Union following an extended period of administrative control. The Border Rugby Union (BRU) is now allowed to administer its own affairs. Border was suspended from membership in October 2018 because of its dire financial position and ongoing administration issues. Administrator Basil Haddad was appointed to manage Border’s affairs, while the union’s voting rights were also suspended. SA Rugby confirmed that the suspension had been lifted and the administrative control would cease at the end of last year. “The administrative period was extended by the impact of the pandemic and although the union faces ongoing financial challenges – like all our

ZUKO BADLI members – the time was right to hand control back to the people of Border,” SA Rugby president Mark Alexander said. “We trust the union’s new leadership to display high standards of corporate governance to allow rugby to flourish in the region under local guidance.” BRU elected a new executive on June 5, with Zuko Badli as president and Asanda Simoyi his deputy. Badli defeated Theo Mvalo to the top position. The other members are

Thabo Sixam, Lusanda Jam, Siphokazi Njani, Katiso Mosiuoa and Sizwe Sodinga. For a union with no offices, home ground, players or identity, it was always going to be a tough task for the new executive to restore things back to their glory days. It seems even big businesses turned a cold shoulder when help was needed the most. Because of poor corporate governance, no business would want to invest in such an organisation. It is also a union deep in dept, unable to fulfil its obligation with suppliers or pay its employees and with a hefty SARS dept. Infighting was frequent, which made it a volatile environment where rugby matters were put at the back door and personal agendas took prioroty. But there has been hope of late, and the new executive has hit the ground running despite

attempts by a faction to call the elective exco null and void. The Border Ladies team keeps on setting the bar as the best women’s team in the country by winning back-toback Women’s Premier titles. The U20 side reached the final of the Currie Cup First Division U20 and the Craven Week and Border Iqhawe teams did well. Fort Hare Blues won their first Varsity Shield title and the Border Bulldogs, without contracted players, managed to at least field a team in the Currie Cup First Division. Now we must build from there. Border Super and Premier leagues are competitive. We must subsidise teams for travelling, to bring back the Second Division and U20 leagues to form a strong feeder system to the Bulldogs and U20 teams. There is still a long way to go, but for now things are looking a bit more positive.

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT: Chris Hani Safa regional president Sandile Mata. Picture: SUPPLIED

Stars determined to stay among Stream B top teams ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA Seven Stars plan to maintain their performance in the top four of the ABC Motsepe League Stream B log in the second round of the season. After a two-week break, the team returned for training last Monday to prepare for their big game against Bizana Pondo Chiefs, which takes place at 3pm on Saturday at the Dumpy Adams Sports Complex. Seven Stars coach Yongama Kepkey said: “The first round of the season was not all bad. “We capitalised on the draw games. We had four draws and two losses. Our mission is to now win the draw games.’’ The Bizana team is currently at the bottom of the Stream B Log in ninth position, while the local Seven Stars team occupies

sixth position. Kepkey said they were however wary of what the underdogs could do, and as a result they were planning to leave no room for the Pondo Chiefs to defeat them. “We train twice a day, in the morning at seven and at three in the afternoon. The boys have to get used to playing in heavy heat weather.” The coach said the team’s midfielder Luvo Daweti, who he said was a key player, would not be playing in this game as he was an initiate, along with Sihle Ndathe, who is a left winger. However, he said the squad remained the same. “It is important for us to win this game to stretch away from the relegation zone. “The supporters must come in numbers to support us,” he said.