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Dondashe murder
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15 OctOber 2010
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Living in a bus to nowhere
Thembeni PlaaTjie
Clothes are hung out to dry on the
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compartment, two seats serve
as his kitchen, and another two in the rear
of the bus are his bed.
Cornel Isaacs (54) is unemployed and
has been living in an old disused bus in
Albany Road for the last six months after
he was kicked out of his son’s house. His
sad face shows the hardship he has been
through over these last six months. He
says he used to stay with his only son in
Vergenoeg, but experienced problems with
his son’s girlfriend. “She does not want me
there. One day I came back to the house in
the afternoon and my clothes were thrown
in a rubbish bin,” explains Isaacs. “That
was the sign that I was no longer wanted
in that house. I approached the bus owner,
who is my friend and asked him to use his
bus as my shelter and he allowed me. I
packed my things and came to this bus.” He
admitted that he used to drink a lot. “They
(my son and his girlfriend) would complain
that I use the toilet more frequently and I
disturb them,” he said.
Isaacs survives through the assistance
of people who take pity on him and offer
him odd jobs such as gardening. He said
he lives peacefully in the bus but his only
trouble is the school kids who throw stones
at the windows. “The kids from George
Dickerson and St Mary’s primary schools
throw stones at the bus when they pass
by,” says Isaacs.
His only wish is to have an RDP house.
“I would be happy if I could get my RDP
house,” he says, adding that he registered
for the house ten years ago but is still waiting.
“For now, this is my only house.”
Thembeni Plaatjie is an independent
citizen journalist for Grocott’s Mail
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News in brief
Cunning robbers break
into business
In Hlalani on Wednesday morning,
a businessman heard noises
coming from his back wall, where
unbeknownst to him, three men
were digging a hole to gain access
to his hoiuse, which is next
door to his shop. The suspects
then broke through the wall into
the front, broke down the security
gate and gained entry into
the shop. They were armed with
a knife, a hammer and a firearm.
They took an undisclosed amount
of cash, airtime, TV, decoder and
groceries worth R12 300. The
businessman was not injured and
the suspects are still at large.
Dead infant found
On Tuesday evening the body
of a dead infant was found near
DD Siwisa Primary School. The
body was found by two boys who
were playing near the school. An
inquest docket has been opened.
Murder case
A dead body was found in Victoria
Road on Monday morning.
The man, who is believed to
be in his 40s, was found lying in
a pool of his own blood with an
open wound in his forehead. The
motive for the murder is not yet
known and a case of murder has
been opened.
– Compiled by Khanyiso
Tshwaku
Breakfast against
crime
BUSINESS Against Crime in the
Eastern Cape (BACEC) is holding a
business breakfast at The Highlander
at 8.30am on Tuesday. The purpose
of the meeting is to encourage
closer collaboration between Police
Service and private-sector security
companies in responding to emergencies
in certain areas.
BACEC has been liaising with
key stakeholders to implement a
Rapid Rural Response (RRR) crimefighting
initiative in the area.
If you would like to join in the discussions
and enjoy a light breakfast,
contact Dalene at 041 373 6401 or
email project3@bacec.co.za
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance:............................ 10177
Aids Helpline:............ 0800 012322
AA Rescue: ................ 0800 111997
Medical Rescue: ........ 0800 033007
Grahamstown Child
and Family Welfare: .. 046 636 1355
Electricity: ................ 046 603 6036
a/h 046 603 6000
Eskom:...................... 086 014 0014
Fire Brigade: ............ 046 622 4444
Police: ...................... 046 603 9152
Hi-Tec........................ 046 636 1660
Raphael Centre: ........ 046 622 8831
SPCA: ........................ 046 622 3233
Traffic Services: ......... 046 603 6067
Water: ........................ 046 603 6136
Hospice: .................... 046 622 9661
Settlers Hospital: ...... 046 622 2215
Day Hospital: ............. 046 622 3033
Fort England Hospital: 046 622 7003
Legal Aid SA: ............ 046 622 9350
Locksmith: ................ 082 556 9975
or 046 622 4592
STAFF REPORTER
A LOCAL woman who purchased
Avon products from a Grahamstown
agent got a raw deal when she waited
over four months for her cosmetics
order to arrive.
Anna-Karien Otto told Grocott’s
Mail that she ordered cosmetics
worth over R200 from Cindy Classen,
an Avon representative, at the beginning
of June. “She did not give me a
receipt for the cash I gave her, telling
me very smoothly that she never does
as Avon only gives her a receipt once
the goods have been delivered to her.”
Otto waited for a month and then
went to Claasen at her place of work.
Partly cloudy Wind light
north easterly.
Temperature:
Min 10°C, Max 26°C
Tides:
Low: 10.11am and
10.43pm
High: 4.17am and
4.29pm
Sunny. Wind light south
westerly.
NEWS
“Cindy said that, due to the shipping
strikes, none of her orders had arrived
yet.” But after not hearing from
her for three months, she called the
Avon call centre “nine times in total
with no help given whatsoever. The
worst is, they claim they record their
calls”.
She added that she also sent numerous
emails to Avon through their
national website.
“I was only met with obvious irritation,
sighs and even had the phone
put down in my ear. To my knowledge,
they never once got hold of Cindy
herself. After pleading and bursting
into tears out of sheer frustration,
I spoke to a call supervisor called
Temperature:
Min 12°C, Max 28°C
Tides:
Low: 10.47am and 11.18pm
High: 4.54am and 5.06pm
Partly cloudy with 30%
chance of rain. Wind
light north westerly.
Pride who promised me to she would
get back to me the next day. She
never did,” said Otto.
In September, Otto went back to
Claassen’s workplace and asked for a
refund. Claassen said that she had lost
Otto’s number and had the complete
order ready and waiting at home. “I
came back the next day and only two
of the seven items I had ordered were
in the bag. She reimbursed me with
the rest of my money.”
When Grocott’s Mail spoke to
Claassen she said it is normal for orders
to get delayed because Avon has
many customers around the country.
She said Otto’s case was not isolated
and that there are other customers
Partly cloudy. Wind
moderate westerly.
Temperature: Temperature:
Min 10°C, Max 18°C Min 12°C, Max 17°C
Tides:
Tides:
Low: 11.24am and Low: 12.02pm
11.53pm
High: 6.10am and
High: 5.32am and
5.42pm
6.20pm
Source: www.weathersa.co.za and www. satides.co.za
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
Dondashe murder case heats
up in High court
OLWETHU XABANISA
see if you can overcome
a gun,” these words
“Let’s
echoed through the
Grahams-town High Court as the
late Oscar Dondashe’s girlfriend testified
about the events which led to
his murder last year.
Xolelwa Saku who was present
when Dondashe was allegedly shot
and killed by Zolani Myeki on 12 July
2009 at V Street in Tantyi told the
court that when Myeki said those
words he pulled the trigger hitting
Dondashe in the head, killing him
instantly.
Saku told the court that she and
Dondashe were on their way home
from Dinangwe Tavern in Tantyi
when the incident occurred. She said
as they were walking along V Street
they noticed two men who were
singing prison gang songs following
them.
“Oscar said I should run and
leave him behind but I told him that
I am going nowhere, I will walk with
him. One of them had his hand in
his pocket and the other one had his
hand on his waist as if he was reaching
for something,” added Saku.
She said when she and Dondashe
started running, the two men chased
them, caught up and stopped in front
of them.
Saku said it was at that point that
Myeki said these words “let’s see if
you can overcome a gun” to Dondashe
before shooting him.
Oscar Dondashe in happier times. File Photo
“They said I must give them my
phone and I did, they searched Oscar
while he was lying down and took his
wallet, they also took my earrings
and engagement ring. He (Myeki)
also pointed the gun at me saying
that I must die because I’m going to
be a witness,” said Saku.
She added that the other assail-
ant told Myeki that they should go as
the police were approaching. Saku
said the culprits told her to lie down
with her face on the ground as they
made away with Dondashe’s cellphone
and her handbag.
Saku said she went to Dondashe’s
friend’s house where she
called for help.
Good service is cosmetic
The case’s investigating officer
also gave an account of what he witnessed
at the crime scene. Inspector
Melekile Mame said he saw an
empty 9mm bullet cartridge next to
the deceased when he arrived. He
thereafter went to Myeki’s house
and found a teenager who did not appear
to be linked to the case.
Mame said he entered a room
at the back of the main house,
searched and found an ID book with
bank cards belonging to Mthetheleli
Ngqulu, a local soldier. Ngqulu had
been mugged and stabbed seven
days before Dondashe’s murder by
four men. His ID, money and bank
cards were taken from him by four
men including Myeki. Ngqulu also
testified at the High Court yesterday
about his mugging.
Mame further searched Myeki’s
room where he found another ID book
and dagga. When he questioned Myeki
about the ID he said it belonged to
his sister. It was later established that
the ID belonged to Bongani Majiza a
man who had also been stabbed and
mugged on July 4 2009.
Inspector Mame arrested Myeki
on the spot. Since then he has appeared
for bail at the Magistrates
Court. However, he asked to remain
in custody because he feared the
community.
The presiding judge, Justice Nomathamsanqa
Beshe said she would
grant the defence attorney an opportunity
to consult with his client,
the trial continues today.
who experience delays. “Sometimes
the products get sold out and we have
to wait for them to get delivered from
overseas,” she said.
Numerous attempts to obtain
comment from Avon were unsuccessful.
Three weeks ago, a woman
by the name of Vicky Saunders said
she would immediately get back to
Grocott’s Mail after she has spoken
to Avon’s media office but she
never did.
Woman kidnaps older woman
Between 6 and 7 October, a 64
year old woman was kidnapped in
Nonzube Street. The details are
not clear at present but the woman
was at home when she was coerced
into following the kidnapper to her
house.
The kidnapper demanded money
from her and told her that she
will not be allowed to leave without
handing over the money. When the
woman said she didn’t have any, the
kidnapper locked her in a room. The
next morning, the woman was forced
to go to the Department of Home Affairs,
where a new ID document was
processed. From there the woman
was sent to her bank to open a new
account, and was forced to make a
withdrawal. An undisclosed sum of
money was withdrawn and the kidnapper
was given R300.
The woman was then left at a
friend’s house, from where the matter
was reported. No arrests have
been made and a case of kidnapping
has been opened.
– Khanyiso Tshwaku

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
independent councillors could be
more effective
Steven Lang
Prominent local advocate and politician,
Jock mcConnachie, has launched a new political
movement called the makana new
Deal. He says the the aim of the new Deal
is to take control of local government and
reinstate the system of directly accountable,
independent councillors of standing
NOW NEW DEAL
Decisions behind closed doors by Mayoral
committee
in the community.
mcConnachie argues that the current system
makes councillors too dependent on their
political affiliations. He therefore believes that independent
councillors will be able to work more
effectively for the interests of their constituents
the following list shows how mcConnachie
believes the new Deal will change the political
landscape at local level:
All decisions in open council involving all councillors
Open council decisions dictated by party caucus No caucuses. All councillors enjoy free vote.
Councillors selected by the ANC. Councillors stand for election in their own right.
Councillors accountable to teh ANC as party
representatives
No more executive mayor system/fulltime
councillors
Councillors directly accountable to voters in a
personal capacity.
All councillors part-time and of equal status
Officials appointed for party loyalty. Officials appointed only on merit/ability to do their job.
Functions of councillors and officials blurred. Paid officials to do work. Councillors to exercise
oversight.
Fulltime councillors earning excessive salaries and
enjoying excessive fringe benefits.
Wasteful expenditure on entertainment and nonessentials.
No fulltime councillors. No fancy fringe benefits.
Drastic cutbacks on entertainment and non-essential
expenditure.
Ward committees not functional Ward councillors to be responsible for convening monthly
ward committee meetings and keeping minutes of these.
Makana Matters
Special Council meeting postponed
Prudence Mini
the Special Council meeting failed to
take place on Wednesday this week.
the directorates of Finance, technical
and infrastructural Services and Corporate
Services; two Democratic Alliance (DA)
councillors and a few officials waited while the
AnC councillors held a briefing in the mayor’s
office. over 20 minutes went by after the meeting
was meant to commence, around which
time DA Councillor Les reynolds threatened
to leave as they had waited the stipulated 15
minutes according to the rules of order. Shortly
after this, reynolds said, “this is not right. it
is rude to all officials and to ourselves,” as he
Typhoid fever in Hlalani
Prudence Mini
tHree confirmed cases of typhoid fever
have been reported in this month’s primary
healthcare report which was presented at this
month's Social Services Portfolio committee
meeting.
“Councillors should be concerned that
there is typhoid fever in Hlalani,” said Ward
7 councillor nomhle Gaga. She said that she
saw an elderly woman relieving herself under
a tree, exposing residents to diseases. Gaga insists
that council considers creating an awareness
campaign about the importance of washing
your hands with soap.
Sister Heather Ferreira at the rhodes University
Health Care Centre said that typhoid
fever is caused by contaminated food and
water that contains the bacteria salmonella.
She said that the diagnosis can be made from
St Andrew’s Preparatory School
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educated in a caring, Christian environment so that each child
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and fellow DA councillor Xolani madyo left the
Council Chamber. Close to an hour went by before
the party of councillors emerged from the
mayor’s office. Council Speaker rachel madinda
and said that a delay should only be 20 minutes
at most. the Special Council meeting was
then postponed until further notice.
the agenda looked at a review of the organisational
structure, considering a motion
to award the Freedom of makana to President
Jacob Zuma and a last minute item regarding
the Provincial executive Council (exco)
outreach Programme which is an engagement
with communities to determine their
needs, particularly from a service delivery
perspective.
a stool specimen. “Signs can be a headache,
lethargy, diarrhoea and fever and is treated
with antibiotics,” she added.
nikki Köhly, Safety, Health and environmental
officer at rhodes University believes
that these typhoid cases are of concern, “but
only for those whose levels of hygiene are not
great,” she said. Köhly said leaking sewage
pipes are also a major contributor to poor sanitation.
“obviously there is need for ongoing education
to wash hands after going to the toilet
and before handling food. But with water cuts
in various parts of the township, one can see
why this aspect fails at times.”
through an initiative to foster and support
a global and local culture of handwashing with
soap, the world is celebrating Global Handwashing
Day today. this initiative promotes
washing your hands with soap as this lowers
the rates of infectious diseases.

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YOUR SAY
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
What do you do to protect the environment?
Grocott’s Mail reporter Andile Nayika, asked some Grahamstown
citizens what they do to protect or preserve the natural environment
Chesley Daniels
Citizen Journalist
I don’t smoke and I’m
against it and I don’t litter
– people should throw
waste in its rightful place.
Ashleigh Swart
Student
At our digs we save
electricity, we turn lights
off when there is no one
home and we fetch water
from the spring.
Ralph Dinkelman
Therapist
I want to collect
rainwater so I’m looking
at buying a large water
tank.
Report back for the week…
Attempted Theft: 2
House Break-ins: 2
Business Break-ins: 3
Arrests: 4
Crime Tip
When leaving your house for long
periods, don’t mention it on your
answering machine.
Tracey Mayoss
Book Shop Manager
At the book shop we
don’t print unnecessarily,
we hardly use our air
conditioner and we
recognise Earth Hour.
Nombasa Kate
Unemployed
I don’t litter and I save
water and I re-use plastic
bags for shopping.
Kenneth Waters
Worker, Brickworks
I would plant more trees
and get rid of alien plants
that suck out more water
than other plants.
Mary Leyland
Student
I share my washing with
others so that I can save
water.
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the rest of the environment. Photo: Andile Nayika
Mandla Mbana
Gardener
I don’t support the cutting
down of trees. My boss
always tells me not to cut
down trees.
sivuyile
Sinethemba Totobela
Soccer Player
If I had the authority I
would minimise private
transport to cut down on
air pollution from cars.
Jerry Leyland
Student
Where we stay we switch
off our geyser to save
electricity.
Maya Khoosal
Floor Assistant
I am engaged in
awareness programmes
on littering and recycling.
We collect waste to reuse
for compost and use
cloth shopping bags.
Meet our Grocott’s Mail sales teaM
nomakhwezi
Xan Atkins
Learner
We switch off
unnecessary lights,
shower instead of bath
and we have a wind
turbine.
Zenzo Simbau
Artist
Air is one of the most
vital resources of
nature, we should keep
it clean.
Salinda Saki-Neko
Citizen Journalist
I always keep the
environment clean and
I love it.
Michael
sivuyile@grocotts.co.za nomakhwezi@grocotts.co.za mike@grocotts.co.za
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News
Dolphins may be barometers to the health
of our coastal waters
Reyhana MahoMed
A
new study aims to show
how dolphin health is
an indicator of the state
of our coastal waters.
Two species of dolphin
are sometimes caught in antishark
nets off KwaZulu-Natal:
the bottlenose and humpback
dolphins.
This provides an opportunity
to study the dolphins
and determine as much as
possible about them so that
informed conservation decisions
about the populations
of these two types of dolphins
in our coastal waters can be
made.
Dr Stephanie Plön of the
South African Institute for
Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)
and the Port Elizabeth Museum
will be the first to study
the health of these two species
in South Africa through
a new research project in
collaboration with The Wildlife
Epidemiology section of
the Research and Scientific
Services Department at the
National Zoological Gardens
(NZG).
The team of researchers
will provide training, supervision
and logistical assistance
for the project that will investigate
the health status of the
two species of dolphin: the
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bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus)
and humpback dolphins
(Sousa chinensis). This is the
first study of its kind in South
Africa, as no other health assessment
of the dolphins has
been made. Just as deaths
in the Nile Crocodile population
in the Oliphant’s River is
an indicator of the degree of
pollution, dolphins are apex
predators in coastal waters
and studying them will help
us to evaluate the health of
the marine ecosystem in the
coastal waters of KZN.
Since water running into
the sea may be full of pollutants,
garbage, sewerage and
infectious agents, the health
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Mbashe District in the Eastern
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The Hippo water roller is a large
drum which can store up to 90
litres of water. It can easily be
rolled over various types of terrain,
providing a much better alternative
to people (often women and
children) having to carry buckets
of water with their hands or on
their heads. A total of 450 Hippo
water rollers will be distributed to
Idutywa, Willowvale and Elliotdale
in the Mbashe District. The project
launch will take place at the Mkhathasi
Junior Secondary School in
Elliotdale. In addition, Nedbank is
also donating boreholes and water
tanks for each area. Photo: Supplied
of these dolphins is an indicator
of how these contaminants
may be affecting other ocean
occupants and, indirectly, of
any health risks for humans
using the rivers running into
the sea or the coastal waters
for food or recreation.
Dr Morné de Wet, a veterinarian,
will be doing his
master’s study on the health
of dolphins at the Faculty of
Veterinary Science, University
of Pretoria. De Wet will
be assisted and supervised
by Dr Ursula Siebert from
the Christian-Albrechts-
Universität Kiel, Germany,
who is an expert veterinary
pathologist in marine
mammal VERY TECHNICAL... pathology. Drs Morné de Wet, Stephanie Plön and
Ursula Siebert dissect a dolphin at the KZN Sharks Board.
Photo: Keshni Gopal
New property development on the cards
olwethu Xabanisa
PROPERTy developers Pieter Muller and
Louis Schlebusch, together with Lew Geffen
Sotheby’s International Realty, launched a new
property development at Henry Ate restaurant
on Tuesday evening.
Louis Schlebusch, one of the developers
said, “We chose Grahamstown for the gap it
has in middle income earners and we will also
be using Grahamstown locals as labourers. It
is a very safe investment for a first time buyer
because of the good return on the investment.”
According to Marinda van Achterbergh of
Sotheby’s, they have already sold 17 of the 40
planned units after the launch.
“The municipality has approved the project,
which will consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms,
a dining room and a kitchen in one unit,”
said Steve Birt of Sotheby’s. “There will be a lift
at the rear of the building for disabled people,
an electric fence and gate for security. The units
on the ground floor will cost R512 000 each and
the ones on the top floors R465 000 per unit.” For
rentals a room will cost R2 000 a month which
adds up to R4 000 a month.
The development’s architect Hennie
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Bezuidenhout said: “The old Victorian type of
style had an influence in my design because I
didn’t want to fiddle with the vintage theme of
Grahamstown buildings.” Kingswood Mews
is expected to be complete before the end of
next year and people can start moving in on
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6 Editorial
Liberty and Progress
Established 1870
Don’t be silly
Our newsroom was quite excited with
the news that Higher Education Minister,
Blade Nzimande was coming to
Grahamstown to address a youth leadership
indaba. It is an important meeting, but we
were really keen to see if the minister was
going to say anything about his campaign to
muzzle the media. If there was any question
time, our reporter would be sure to ask for
Nzimande’s views.
We were then disappointed to learn –
only two days before his scheduled address
– that the minister had cancelled his visit
to Grahamstown “because flights were not
available on the days he required”. This is
surprising for reasons that we might not be
able to discuss if Nzimande has his way, but
since the Media Appeals Tribunal does not
yet exist and the Protection of Information
Bill has not yet been passed into law, we can
freely discuss Nzimande’s lame excuse.
His cancellation is surprising because it
tells us that the minister’s travel department
only books flights two days ahead of expected
departure. In other words, the minister’s
office only plans two days in advance – sort
of. That might explain a few things about our
R165-billion education system.
The excuse that the Minister could not
get the flight he wanted is just silly. Shortly
after receiving the email saying that there
were no suitable flights available – we
checked. There were in fact, plenty of seats
still available on Saturday morning that
would enable Minister Nzimande to fly into
Port Elizabeth and comfortably make it on
time for his address. There were seats on
various flights to PE so we didn’t even bother
to check the East London flights.
Oops, we forgot to check if the seats were
first class.
Anyway, can you imagine what the
chances are of an SAA bookings clerk saying
to the Minister’s office, “sorry we don’t have
any place for the minister”?
Yeah, right – as if that's going to happen.
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More like terminus
horribilis
I read with absolute horror that the proposed
bus terminus is going ahead and is to be built
in the middle of Bathurst Street. How ridiculous.
Who on earth thought of that not-such-a
-bright-spark idea? Why not use the existing
building at the old train station for this purpose?
There is a lot of space for buses to park
and passengers to wait. The infrastructure is
there and let's be honest – it could do with a
bit of revamping, a bit of extra lighting and a
coat of paint and some new fencing around it
– a small coffee shop could also be opened for
those waiting and the building used for a good
purpose instead of being just another abandoned
building. By having the terminus there,
there will be no need for another eyesore
right in front of another one of our beautiful
churches (the first being those traffic lights in
front of the Cathedral). Photographs are taken
daily of the top of Bathurst Street by tourists
who visit Grahamstown for its historic buildings
and many churches and now it is going to
be ruined by this terminus. Underground
toilets – not a very safe option for young
mothers with children getting off the bus in
the middle of the night and needing to use the
facilities now is it? Common sense was obviously
not on the agenda when it was decided
that this new terminus horribilis should go
ahead in the proposed area. Grahamstown
Aesthetics Committee – where are you?
Karen Kouari
Trolley abuse
Take a good supermarket trolley. They sell
them, don't they? Keep it in your yard for
some weeks to acclimatise it. Then push it
along the road. At the river, tear out the baskets
and chuck them on the river bed. That’s
what waterways are for. All observed by a
neighbour.
C'est La Vie
Royal service at the
Public Library
At Hill Street Public Library, Jeannette help
two little old ladies very politely on Friday
afternoon (8 October). These women stood at
the corner of the counter, looking at the new
books piled there. One mentioned a book she
had much enjoyed, but could not remember
the author. Jeannette looked up the title
of the book on the computer, then went to
the shelves and fetched the book, while the
women twittered on.
A second book came under discussion –
again title only, uncertainty about the author.
Again Jeannette found the information on the
computer. Again she fetched the book from
the 900 odd books on the shelves while the
two senior citizens were mentally preparing
themselves for action.
We really felt that we had been royally
treated... beyond our expectations. We had not
meant to be a nuisance. Thank you Jeannette
for your civility.
Anonymous
Patience is a virtue
When pedestrians ignore the red robot and
stream unconcernly across the road, I always
remark on how law-abiding the drivers are,
waiting patiently.
I was waiting to cross from Dunn's corner
to the Cathedral. The pedestrian robot turned
green. I always still look up and down to make
sure there is no car coming. This time a car
was coming in the AN White direction. I will
step back onto the pavement, my safety first.
Other cars were quietly lined up at the cross-
ing from AN White/EPBS. What had happened
to this driver's mind, I don’t know.
Anonymous
Respect the robots
I waited to cross from Albany Jewellers to
Truworths. The pedestrian robot was red.
From Truworths side, a young mother took
the hand of her Graeme Junior son (in school
uniform) and laughingly skipped him across.
They were halfway when a car, having right of
way, had to stop to let them pass.
I went to Clicks and on my return, this
same mother and young son, in school uniform,
again defied the red pedestrian robot
on their way back. When I cried shame, mom
laughed merrily.
At the same time, a Kingswood girl in
school uniform with her straw boater also
crossed when the pedestrian robot was red.
Pedestrians who disgrace the uniforms
they are allowed to wear, should be fined
double.
Traffic Reservist
Sincere gratitude
Willows Cricket Club in Grahamstown recently
held their AGM and annual function,
which turned out to be a huge success.
On behalf of the club, I hereby would like
to convey my sincere gratitude to the following
who helped making the function a success.
Firstly, a big thank you to Grahamstown Fruit
& Veg and Oatlands Bakery for their generous
donations towards the function. Also special
thanks to Jannie Coltman, Leon Coetzee,
Dennis Stuurman, Thomas Haywood and
Gary Frazer for their assistance. And lastly,
to my fellow players and members for their
assistance and contributions in making the
evening a success.
Without all of you this function wouldn't
be a success, and I hope you would continue
supporting the club in the future.
God bless you all!
Chesley Daniels
Help needed
I am in Grade 7. What is the currencies in foreign
countries to our rand value? Also please
print lotto numbers for Wednesday on Friday,
and Friday’s on Tuesdays same as Powerball.
My granny can't see it on the TV. She wants it
in the famous paper, Grocott’s Mail.
Granny's child
SMS
082 049 2146
Thanx to the people who
orginised such a lekka
Talent Show last week.
Well done to all the
contestents.Mwah!
>>>>>>>>>>
Umtana wam ufunda entsika
high school unamakhosi
akamameli mntu
ndingumzali wakhe ndicela
abantu bayiphakamele
lento ngoba iziphunga
zabo zizakuphela ndibuhlungu
yilento.
>>>>>>>>>>
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
Write to: The Editor, PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140
Fax to: 046 622 7282 Email: letters@grocotts.co.za
SMS
082 049 2146
Clerks in every government
department receive
high salaries, huge bonuses
and back pay yet they
only studies up to Grade
10 and Grade 12. Teachers
and other qualified professionals
are nothing to
them.
>>>>>>>>>>
I'd be interested to understand
what factors led
the Grocott's editorial
team to publish the photo
of the incapacitated suspected
cable thief suspect
on page 2 of Friday's
Grocott's?
Editor: So that readers
can see what happened to
the man.
>>>>>>>>>>
I see Makana Muni is calling
for nominations for
people to serve on its new
name change panel. Please
do nominate and/or serve
- let voices be heard on
this issue, important for
us all.
>>>>>>>>>>
My heart goes out to the
often abused donkeys in
Grahamstown. Why sjambok
the animal for speed when
the load is too heavy to
carry? Bongani Kolisi
>>>>>>>>>>
Re: I agree with the SMS
of Model C schools, u c it
every year, the same parents'
kids get chosen for
all A teams, whether they
are good or not. Some have
no qualities to be leaders
or play in a team but they
are chosen, why have try
outs if u know who gets
the same spot every year?
Some kids are even in the
same age group at sport
for three years, a fraud
if u ask me.
>>>>>>>>>>
I've been lulled over time
into paying excessive
parking fees for parking
in G'town, but Tuesday's
SMS reminded me that the
fees are indeed out of
hand. What can be done
to review this situation?
Currently it really puts
one off going to town.
>>>>>>>>>>
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FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2010
7am YO TV's Big Breakfast,
8am Shinzo, 9am
Dexter's Laboratory, 10am
Generations, 12.30pm
Imizwilili/Magnifi cent
Sounds, 1.30pm Mzansi
Insider, 3.30pm Laduma:
Build Up 6pm Real
Goboza, 7.30pm News,
8pm Laduma, 10.15pm
Ladies Night.
6.30am Bonisanani, 8am
Shinzo, 10am The Blog,
11am Spirit Sundae, 12pm
Big Up, 12.30pm Live It!,
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Laduma, 5.30pm Gospel
Gold, 6.30pm Asikhulume,
7.30pm News,
8pm The Fast and the
Furious, 10pm Final
Destination.
6am Kids News & Current
Affairs, 9am Generations,
11am Gospel Gold, 1pm
Shift, 3pm Tomz, 6pm Bold,
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9pm Coca- Cola Soccer
Zone, 10pm Leverage, 11pm
Music Lounge.
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
Juan, Mariel and Friends jazz it
up at final 2010 concert
STAFF REPORTER
Juan Muñoz (on violin)
and Mariel Ilusorio (on
piano) join forces with
a jazz piano trio consisting of
pianist John Edwards, bass
player Kingsley Buitendag
and Steve Ellis on drums
in the final concert of Juan,
Mariel and Friends 2010 concert
series on Saturday, 23 October
at 7.30pm at St Andrew's
College Drill Hall.
The Grahamstown-based
violin/piano duo has presented
three varied concerts this
year with piano concertos performed
in their chamber music
version with string quintet,
a programme with winds, and
an evening of piano trios. As a
finale, they will broaden their
repertoire with a fusion of
classical and jazz with works
by Scott Joplin, Dave Brubeck
and others.
The highlight of the programme
is the performance
of Claude Bolling’s Suite for
Violin and Jazz Piano Trio, a
piece that was commissioned
by Pinchas Zukerman.
“Part of being a musician
is extending one’s borders.
Through this project, we are
growing with the uniqueness
and freedom that jazz offers
and learning from musicians
who train and perform in a
SATURDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2010
SUNDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2010
MONDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2010
SABC 1 SABC 2 SABC 3 e - TV
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7am YO TV Sportsbuzz,
12pm Judge Joe Brown,
1pm Yilungelo Lakho/It's
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3pm Tomz, 5.30pm
News, 6pm Bold, 6.30pm
Jam Alley, 7pm Martin,
7.30pm News, 8pm
Generations, 9pm Live!,
10pm Tango & Cash.
ROUGH & SMOOTH... (From left to right) Steve Ellis, John Edwards and Kingsley Buitendag
will be playing together with Juan Muñoz and Mariel Ilusorio. Photo: Supplied
totally different way from
classical musicians. It’s a really
exciting and challenging
project!” says the duo.
The guest jazz trio has
performed together frequently
since 2009 when
Kingsley Buitendag moved to
Grahamstown to work on a
Master’s degree in Music at
Rhodes University after classical
and jazz piano and composition
studies at the University
of the Free State.
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Sesame, 12pm Afro Café,
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5.30pm News, 7.30pm
Noot vir Noot, 8.30pm
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Motswako, 10pm P.S. I
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Band leader and pianist/
composer John Edwards,
started in Durban with classical
piano studies followed by
a postgraduate degree in jazz
performance and composition
from the University of KwaZulu-Natal
with Darius Brubeck
as his supervisor.
Steve Ellis started his
studies in the Netherlands.
He is currently working on
his Master’s of Music at
Rhodes University where he
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also teaches part-time, while
teaching music at the Diocesan
School for Girls.
The Juan, Mariel &
Friends Concert Series 2010
is made possible by the sponsorship
of the Rupert Musiekstigting,
St Andrew’s College
and Sundial Inn.
Enjoy an evening of classical
jazz. Tickets at the door
cost R70 and R40 for students.
Children and scholars are
admitted for free.
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Clashes, 10am Binnelanders,
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Burning Plain.
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lars & the Real Girl, 2.15pm
Teddies, 2.30pm Gogoriki,
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8.30pm Private Practice,
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10.30pm Ye Olde Times.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
What's your greatest ambition in life?
I’ll answer this with my favourite quote: “To be
nobody but yourself, in a world which is doing
its best, night and day, to make you everybody
else, means to fight the hardest battle which
any human being can fight, and never stop
fighting.” - ee cummings
Tell us something about you that nobody else
knows.
I’m certainly not going to divulge my deeper
and darker secrets, but here’s some lesser
known and innocuous information: it was at
the advanced age of 30 that I began formal
music studies at university (although I did
have the advantage of private piano tuition as
a youth). When I first attended university at 18,
I intended majoring in English and History and
I was looking towards a career in journalism or
advertising.
What’s your most embarrassing moment?
Some years ago I decided to learn tai chi. As
the months went by, I realised that the instructor
of my group expected a level of commitment
which I didn’t feel I could offer so I
GROUND BREAKING... Two
talented outreach students
who have been tutored at
Johan Carinus Art School,
held their first exhibition last
Friday evening. Here Theo
Coetzee, (left), a sculptor;
Johan Taljaard, a former
teacher at Carinus and a
textile artist Mbulelo Lindi,
crack open a bottle of sparkling
wine to mark the occasion.
These works are now
open for viewing and sale to
the public at the Secretary’s
Office of the school at 84
Beaufort Street. Viewing
hours are from 8am to 2pm
on weekdays until the end of
October. Photo: Supplied
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work for both the print and the online editions of the paper
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Arts
John Edwards questions
and
answers
John Edwards is a jazz pianist, composer and educator. Originally from Durban, he graduated from
the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Masters in Jazz and lectured at this institution from 2004
while pursuing his career as a professional jazz musician. Although his preferred medium is acoustic
jazz, his musical versatility has enabled him to perform, compose and record in several musical
contexts including rock bands, jazz/classical fusions, dance productions, cabaret and cruise ship
engagements. After a four year spell at Rhodes and in Grahamstown, John moved to Port Elizabeth
in 2010. In addition to teaching at NMMU, he is increasingly visible as a jazz performer in and
around the Eastern Cape region.
fabricated a tale involving serious physical injury
to extricate myself from the classes. I was
living in a big city at the time and didn’t think
I would encounter anyone from the class, let
alone the instructor. He arrived unannounced
at my home with the intention of aiding me in
my plight. Clearly in the best of health, and
wearing beach apparel, I opened my front door
to find him standing there. I remember in that
embarrassing moment a variety of wild options
flashed through my head - deny everything,
slam the door and lock it, kill the instructor
and emigrate, pretend to be my long lost twin…
As it was, I blushed and mumbled incoherently,
hopelessly caught out in my lie. The instructor
didn’t speak but the unwavering intensity
of his stare and the contemptuous turn of his
heel kind of said it all.
How does Grahamstown rock for you?
There is a high concentration – disproportionate
to a small town – of diverse, talented and
eccentric people who live here. This makes
Grahamstown – for the most part – a dynamic
and interesting place.
If there was one thing that you could change
about Grahamstown, what would it be?
Perhaps it’s in my head and it contradicts my
previous response but it seems that torpor can
descend upon Grahamstown without warning
– if only there was something that could be
activated to keep Grahamstown consistently
inspiring…
If you could be mayor for a day what would
you do?
Oh, all the usual: eradicate poverty, create
empowering and sustainable opportunities for
the street children and build bridges between
the economically polarised communities in the
town. Realistically though, if it’s only for one
day, I’d probably revel in my status, dress up
in my mayoral robes and chains and go out for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Who are your top three dinner guests?
I know I’m supposed to probably come up with
high profile figures for this question. But, in all
honesty, my top three dinner guests would be
close friends who love and accept me unconditionally.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what
three things would you take with you?
A luxury resort, my own chalet and a contract
for a well paid gig.
What word best describes you?
Stubborn. And on that note, I’d like two words.
I’m also generous.
What is your favorite recipe?
My own take on prawn curry.
What do you do in your spare time?
I vacillate between healthy and unhealthy lifestyle
choices and activities.
What are you reading at the moment?
I usually have two books on the go. At the moment
it’s The Pregnant Widow by Martin Amis
and Solar by Ian McEwan. Solar is winning by
a wide margin. I’m also looking forward to the
new book by Jonathan Franzen.
What's your favorite CD?
There are several. A perennial favourite is
A Kind of Blue by Miles Davis.
9

10 NEWS
Scholar transport system is back
on track
OLWETHU XABANISA
Learners who use the
scholar transport system
had difficulties
travelling to school last term
because of non-payments by
the Department of Education
to the transport’s service
provider.
Some of the schools that
were affected include Mary
Waters Hoerskool, Good
Shepherd Primary school,
George Dickerson Primary
school and St. Mary’s school.
According to Good Sheppard
principal Prudence van
der Linde Taxi drivers had
given up on the contracts,
some of them had given it up
to other people who are prepared
to tolerate that mix up
which affects learners. Mzwamadoda
Nqubo a driver of a
mini bus hired by the scholar
transport system said, "We
have been waiting for four
months for our payment from
KINGSWOOD COLLEGE
Applicants should:
Founded 1894
www.kingswoodcollege.com
Kingswood College seeks to appoint a
MUSIC TEACHER
Commencing 1 January 2011
the government, we feel sorry
for the learners but cars run
on petrol.” Mongezi Nkalo a
learner from Ntsika Junior
Secondary school said that
him and most of his friends
live in a farm on the outskirts
of Grahamstown. “We had to
find our own way to school and
back home again, it was not
easy to hitchhike because it is
a risk and most people didn’t
stop for us. We would get bakkies
if we are lucky and arrive
late at school.”
Nomadla Nkuthu a Vukani
resident said, “I have two
children who school at Mary
Waters and they both use the
scholar transport system, since
I am unemployed I had to borrow
money so that they could
get to school on time. After
school they had to walk back
home because there was nothing
I could do about it and we
live on the other side of Vukani.
On Monday last week the
first day of the fourth term the
• be able to take charge of and develop the Subject and Class Music
programmes
• the ability to teach a string instrument would be an advantage
• have appropriate graduate and professional qualifications
• have enthusiasm for and commitment to a team dedicated to the
care and development of all pupils
• be willing to commit to a wide range of demands and initiatives
• be registered with SACE
Interested parties are requested to submit a written application, CV and
details of two referees by 1 November 2010 to:
The College Head
Kingswood College Tel: 046 603 6605
Grahamstown
6140 headmaster@kingswoodcollege.com
Members of staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.
The College reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the
applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will
result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.
NO MORE WALKING!.. Good Shepherd primary school learners
are collected by their transport on Wednesday afternoon
outside their school. Photo: Olwethu Xabanisa
transport system got back to
normal and learners are being
collected at home for school
and again from school to their
homes. “The issue has been
sorted out, the Education Department
all the outstanding
money to the service provider
up ntil the end of July. The department
was going through
a technical bleach, to make
sure that this problem does
not arise again the Education
Department is currently paying
fractions of money to the
service provider,” said the
Eastern Cape Department
of Education spokesperson
Malibongwe Mtima. Nandi
Quma the service provider of
the scholar transport system
did not want to comment on
the issue and said it would
jeopardise her relationship
with the local Department of
Education.
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
Local lovely wins Miss Port Alfred
Joani de Coning, a Grade 12 learner at Hoërskool PJ Olivier, won the Lions/Talk of the Town Miss Port Alfred pageant. She is
the first Afrikaans girl to be crowned as Miss Port Alfred. Grocott’s Mail reporter Khanyiso Tshwaku caught up with her
Was this your first pageant?
Yes. I was having breakfast with my mom at
the Big Apple in Port Alfred when I was approached
by Lloyd Stephenson, a Lions Club
member. He asked me if would I like to enter
Miss Port Alfred and I answered: ‘I don’t do
pageants.’
He then explained that there are other
benefits to pageants, besides the showcasing
of beauty. I then gave it some thought and the
next day I decided to enter. Since I was new in
Bushman's River, I saw it as a chance to make
friends.
How did you prepare for the pageant?
I had to do research on how to do pageants.
I asked Ivy, the choreographer about
pageant outfits, which are swimwear, casual
and evening. From there I started to plan my
outfits.
Did you enjoy the experience?
The pageant was fun. We all got a list of 20
questions which we all had to prepare for and
out of those 20, you were given one of them to
answer. None of the questions were right or
wrong questions, they just gauged your confidence
and your speaking ability.
What lessons did you learn from the pageant?
It is hard work organising a pageant. A lot of
work was put into the organising and promotion
of the pageant.
Did you give yourself any chance of
winning?
It was a 50/50 kind of thought. I was hoping to
win, but I didn’t think I would! I am involved
in the community and I saw the pageant as an
opportunity to get more people involved in the
community.
How stiff was the competition?
It was very stiff. There were a lot of beautiful
and intelligent girls competing.
Do you see your win as a stepping stone to
other beauty pageants?
I don’t know if I'd go that far as I am shy, but if it
would give me a chance to be involved with the
community, then I'd enter.
So what are your plans for next year?
I plan to take a gap year, but I’ll study a course
in teaching English to foreign language spaekers.
The reasoning behind taking a gap year is
that people change from their matric year to
first year, so I did not want to chose something,
then drop it midway through the year, but I
would love to teach foreign people English.
Joani de Coning at the Miss Port Alfred
pageant. Photo: Talk of the Town
ACCOUNTANT
Due to the pending retirement of the encumbent, the
GBS is looking for an accountant to start in January 2011,
or sooner if possible.
Qualifications: relevant qualification with 6 years post
qualification experience ( degree preferable); or at least
10 years experience in an accounting environment with
the necessary managerial/supervisory experience; must
be computer literate with knowledge of and experience in
computerised accounting systems ( AccPac )
Duties: Preparation of financial statements; oversee
accounts department; liase with external and internal
auditors; ensure timeous submission of Reserve Bank
returns; control all SARS related issues; assist management
with various matters relative to the operations of the
Bank;
Remuneration commensurate with experience
Please contact Mrs Barbara Smith, 046-6227109, to
obtain the necessary application forms.
Applications close 22 October 2010
Michael Jackson maestro
wins local talent show
CHESLEY DANIELS
A TWELVE-YEAR old Grade 6 learner from St Mary's Primary
School was crowned the winner of a local talent show held at the
Recreation Hall last weekend. Demaine Walters scooped up the
winner’s cheque of R1 000.
The event was hosted by the Ultimate Savings Club in Grahamstown
and Grahamstown’s young and old came out in droves
to witness the abundance of talent on show. The hall was full to
capacity and there were no seats available as most people were
standing throughout the show. An estimated crowd of close to 1
000 people attended.
The event saw 20 contestants between the ages of 11 and 60
dancing, singing hip-hop, gospel and R&B. Among them was the
oldest contestant of the night, Maureen Kivitts (60) who won a lot
of awards in her heyday. Other contestants included the talented
and well known Escalators dancing group, the Walters Brothers,
Ettienne and Dwayne, who have their own band, Eloysious Goba
and Westa Brown who are part of the Faithful Singers Gospel
Group and Leilha Olifant who performed the Waka Waka dance
made famous by Shakira.
After round one, the top six performers were selected by the
judges and a lot of eyebrows were raised. The selected top six
were: Toysie “Jackson” Sauls who performed a Michael Jackson
dance, Eloysious Goba who sang an tune from Kenny Lattimore
with a gospel item, Clint of the Waka Waka and Westa Brown and
Demaine Walters who also performed a Michael Jackson dance.
Demaine Walters won the first prize of R1 000, Candy the
second prize (R500) and Toysie Sauls, a police officer, came third
(R250).
Chesley Daniels is an independent citizen journalist for
Grocott’s Mail.
Clowning around... Demaine Walters (left) and Toysie
Sauls came fi rst and third respectively in the talent
competition. Photo: Supplied

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
News
Ukhuseleko kwiingozi zomlilo
Andile nAyikA
Iintsapho ezininzi kwiindawo ngeendawo
zaseRhini kudala zizifumana zizingxwelerha
zeengozi zomililo. Izizathu zezingozi
zohlukile kwaye zishiya imeko imbi.
UJulia Dingana ominyaka ingama 60 ngomnye
wabantu abathi bazibonela ngawabo amehlo
xa kusehla intlekele kumzi othile kwi ngingqi
yase phaphamani. UDingana waba ngowokuqala
ukubona umlilo kwindlu yonyana wodade
wabo uSam Zuzani kwilokishi yase phaphamani
kutsha nje. UDingana uthethe wathi: “Ndive
ngesikhalo sisitsho ekuseni, nam ke ndaphuma,
xa ndisithi, tyhini kuyatsha! Ndoothuka
ndaphants’ ukufa, kwaye ngelixesha ekhala
(uSam) ezama ukuphuma emlilweni. Ndaye
ndadideka andayazi ukuba ndithini na, kodwa
ndabiza abantu, beza kwafowunelwa abacimi
mlilo.”
Uninzi lwamakhaya kulengingqi lusebenzisa
umlilo we mbawula (brazier) ekuphekeni
nasekotheni, kwaye imeko embi yezindlu
ibangela uninzi lusebenzise imbawula amaxesha
amaninzi. UDingana utyatyadule wathi:
“Ayikuko nokuba kanti sis’tovu esi sitshisileyo
ngoba thina asifani sibenazo izitovu, sisebenzisa
imbawula ngoba izitovu zepalafini
ziyakwazi ukudubula ungacingelanga.” Kuloo
ngozi yinjana yodwa eyathi yatsha yafa ngelixa
lo ka Zuzani wa sinda ngelika sibi waze
wathunyelwa esibhedlele, kwaye sithetha nje
ubuyela empilweni kwisibhedlela iDora Nginza
eBhayi. Ukanti ongu malume ka Zuzani uMichael
Dingana uthe , “Isikakhulu zezi zindlu
zethu kwakunye nokungabikho kombane okubangela
imililo ngoluhlobo.” UDingana ubuye
wathi, iingozi zomililo azinqabanga kulengingqi,
bekungekudala esandula kubona indlu isitsha
phesheya-pha eZolani. Kusenjalo, uncedo
lokwakha indlu leyo itshileyo luvele nabase
Albany Museum.
Imigaqo Yokhuseleko Yepalafini
Ipalafini yigcine kwindawo ekude okanye
ephezulu, apho abantwana banganokufikelela
khona
• Ipalafini yingozi. Ingabulala ukuba
ayiphathwa kakuhle.
• Ipalafini yigcine kwibhotile yayo elungiselelwe
yona.
• Yivale ibhotile wakugqiba ukuyisebenzisa.
Ukuba umntwana uginye ipalafini thatha
amanyathelo ngoko na ngoko
• Musa ukulinda. Khawulezisa umbalekisele
ikliniki okanye esibhedlele umntwana.
• Musa ukumgabhisa.
• Ukuba ipalafini ichithalkele ezimpahleni,
zikhulule ezo mphahla ukwenzela ukuba angayirhogeli.
Musa ukumnika into yokusela okanye ukutya
umntwana ukuba uginye ipalafini
• Menze ahlale kakuhle, ubonise ukumkhathalela.
• Cinga ngendlela engxamisekileyo ekhoyo yokumbalekisela
ekliniki okanye esibhedlele.
APPLICATION FOR COUNCIL'S CONSENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 8
ZONING SCHEME FO THE LAND USE PLANNING ORDINANCE, 1985
(ORDINANCE 15 OF 1985) TO DEVELOP TOURIST FACILITIES ON THE
REMAINDER OF ERF 4802. RHINI
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 8 Zoning Scheme of the Land Use Planning Ordinance,
1985 (Ordinance 15 of 1985) that the municipality has received application from Metroplan Town
Planners on behalf of Makana Municipality respectively for Council's Consent to develop tourist
facilities on the remainder of Erf 4802, Rhini.
Further particulars regarding this application may be obtained during office hours from the
DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL & INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES, GRAHAMSTOWN.
Any person wishing to submit objection, if any must do so in writing to the MUNICIPAL MAN-
AGER, P. O. BOX 176, GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140 on or before 5 NOVEMBER 2010, FRIDAY.
MS. N.L BAART REFERENCE NUMBER: R/4802
MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NUMBER:93 /2010
ITSHE YALUTHUTHU... Iintshiyekela zomlilo owathyuthya watshabalalisa ityotyombe lika Sam
Zuzani kwi ngingqi yase Phaphamani kutsha nje.
Wugcine ucocekile, unokhuseleko umoya
ekhayeni lakho
• Yenza kungene impepho egumbini xa usebenzisa
into esebenzisa ipalafini - impepho
isusa ivumba elibi.
• Ipalafini kufuneka icace ngebala, ingaxubeki
nawo nawaphi na amafutha, afana neepetroli
nedizili.
Imililo emikhulu iqala ngedangatyana nje
elincinane
• Zicime izinto xa uhamba okanye usiya kulala.
• Yonke imililo nezinto ezilayitiweyo kufuneka
zibekwe esweni.
• Izinto ezisebenza ngepalafini mazibekwe
kude kwizinto ezitshisayo.
Yisebenzise ngobulumko iPrimus Stove yakho
Qiniseka ukuba iprimus Stove yakho isebenza
kakuhle kwaye uyibeke kude kwizinto
ezitsha lula.
Umzekelo:
• Amaphepha eshelufini
• Udonga lwe khadbodi
Amakhandlela angunobangela womlilo
• Beka ikhandlela kwisiphatho esisiso okanye
lisenako ukuwa libangele umlilo.
• Musa ukuyisondeza okanye uyibeke kufuphi
ne ‘curtain’ ngoba iyakutsha ibangele umlilo.
Fundisa abantwana ngeengozi zokudlala
ngomlilo.
• Xa ugqibile nge ayini qiniseka ukuba uyayicima
kwaye ungayishiyi phezu kwelaphu.
• Ungasondezi i’heater’ kwizinto ezitshayo.
• Nceda qiniseka ukuba yonke imibhobho eya
kwigesi (gas cylinder) ikwimo ephucukileyo.
Uqiniseke ukuba ayivuzi okanye ayisikekanga.
Xa kuthe kwavela umlilo
• Zola, ungabhuduzeli.
• Hlaba umkhosi uphume phandle.
• Biza abeenkonzo ezingxamisekileyo kwaye
iinombolo ezo zifumaneke lula.
• Ukuba isakhiwo sigcwele umsi, hamba ngoku
khasa.
• Xa iimpahla zakho zirhawuke ngumlilo lowo,
lala phantsi uzimbola-mbole, ukuze ucimeke
loomlilo.
• Yiba soloko une-emele enentlabathi eyomileyo
yokucima imlilo.
Xa uthe watsha ngumlilo
• Zola, ungabhuduzeli.
• Yifake emanzini abandayo le ndawo itshileyo
isithuba semizuzu engama-20.
• Musa ukuqabanto kule ndawo itshileyo – ungaqabi
bhotolo, oyile, sithambiso singamanzi
okanye mayeza, kuba oko kuya kusenza mandundu
isilonda sokutsha.
• Mbalekisele esibhedlele okanye ekliniki
kwangoko.
Iinombolo zomnxeba ezibalulekileyo -
Abacimimlilo: 046 622 4444
Fire Department Toll-free: 0800 111 444
Ambulance: 10177
Medical Rescue: 0800 033077
Settlers Hospital: 046 622 2215
Day Hospital: 046 622 3033
Uncedo ngetyyhefu: 0800 333 444
Red Cross Hospital: 021 689 5227
Amanzi: 046 603 6136
police: 10111
Ukunqongophala kwa manzi kwiingingqingeengingqi
zesa Rhini kubangele ezinye iingozi
zemililo zinga thintelwa kwangethuba.
Oku kushiye iintsapho ezininzi ziphulukene
APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND SUBDIVISION IN TERMS OF
SECTION 17 AND 24 OF THE LAND USE PLANNING ORDINANCE 15 OF
1985 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1985): ERF 5280, WORCESTER STREET,
GRAHAMSTOWN,
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 17 of land use planning Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance 15
of 1985) that the municipality has received application from Setplan Settlement Planning Services
on behalf of Three Chimneys Properties for the Rezoning and Subdivision of Erf 5280, Worcester
Street, Grahamstown.
Further particulars regarding this application may be obtained during office hours from the
DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL & INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES, GRAHAMSTOWN.
Any person wishing to submit objection, if any must do so in writing to the MUNICIPAL
MANAGER, P. O. BOX 176, GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140 on or before FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER
2010
MS. N. L. BAART REFERENCE NUMBER: R/5280
MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NUMBER: 92/2010
11
nezalamane zazo, ezinye zingenawo namandla
okuzingcwaba. Ongu Platoon Commander kwi
ziko lezemililo, uRobert Brooks uthi “Ukunqaba
kwa manzi kwii ndawo zaseRhini kubangela
ingxaki enkulu, ngoba ubungozi ezindlwini
nasebantwini buyenyukela kodwa ke oku akubangelwa
kukucothisisa kweenqwelo zemililo.”
Ubuye wathi “Abantu mabanikezele ngee dilesi
zokwenene xa be fowunela iziko elo kwaye
mabazame iindlela zasekhayeni zokunqanda
umlilo ngelixa belindele uncedo.” Xa ehlomla
kunobangela weengozi zomlilo uthe, “Kwiingozi
siye saqwalasela ukuthi abantu nabo baye
bangakhathali, abanye baye bashiye iizitovu
neezinto ezisebenzisa umlilo zodwa emakhaya
ngoba siyakwazi ukufika kwingozi kungekho
namnye umntu wendlu leyo.” Lo ka Brooks
uqhabalake wathi, “Kwimozulu ebandayo
abantu bakholiswa yimbawula, ngoko sithi abo
badala mayibe ngabo abajongene nokuvutha
kwembawula leyo hayi abantwana abafuna
ukudlala ngomlilo. Kwaye ikwa luxanduva lwakhe
lo umdala ukucima umlilo ekugqibeleni.”
Iindaba ezimandi kubahlali zezokuba kutsha
nje iziko lezemililo laseMakana likhuphe inombolo
mnxeba yamahala, ekuncedeni abo
bangena mali. Inombolo leyo ithi 0800 111 4444.
“Uninzi lwabantu belusoloko luthe gqolo ukufowunela
amapolisa ukufikelela kuthi, ngoku
noko ikhona inombolo-mnxeba yamahala,”
walekile uBrooks.
Ezinye iinkonzo zeziko lezemililo zezoku thi li
tyelele izikolo
Zilungiselele kwiingozi zemilio ekhaya
• Uze ulumkele ukuphalala kwamafutha atshisayo
njenge parafini nezipirithi kufuphi kwi
sitovu.
• Kufuneka ucebe iindlela nokuba zimbini
zokubalekela (escape routes) ngelixa lomlilo
kwi gumbi ngalinye ekhayeni.
• Ucebe nendawo yokudibanela emva koko.
• Niziqeqeshe ngezindlela zokubaleka umlilo
ukuze apho uthe umlilo wavutha khona niyazi
indlela yokuphuma ngaphandle.
• Izihlobo nezalamane nazo ziqeqeshe ngelixa
lotyelelo ukuze ziyazi ngelixa lengozi yomlilo.
• Abantwana bangadlali ngezixhobo zonyango
lokuqala, kodwa zibe kwi ndawo efikeleleka
lula.
• Iincwadi ezibalulekileyo ezifana neencwadi
ze insurance, ii Identity Document
mazibekwe
Xa impahla yakho isitsha kufuneka basebenzise
u STOP, DROP, ROLL & COOL / YIMA,
YIWA, QENGQELEKA, PHOLISA - yindlela
leyo yokucima umlilo osezimpahleni.
YIMA – apho ume khona
YIWA – phantsi
QENGQELEKA – ugqume ubuso kwakunye
nomlomo wakho ngezandla kwenzele ungatshi
ebusweni kwaye unga ngenwa ngumsi kwiziphunga.
PHOLISA – indawo otshe kuyo ngamanzi
abandayo imizuzu e 10-15.
Emva koko uyokubona ugqirha.

12 NEWS
Do’s and don’ts of clean water
For many locals tap water is unsatisfactory for drinking, some people say it has a bitter taste, some
believe the colour says it all while others complain about it's stickiness.
Olwethu Xabanisa compiled this report on the do's and don'ts of clean water, beginning with this list of
what you don’t want in your drinking water.
• Contaminants - harmful human-made chemical substances
that may have a harmful effect on our health, an example high
levels of cadmium which occur naturally in the ecosystem and
may also be introduced through human activities. Contaminants
may contain bacteria in them.
• Bacteria – these are tiny organisms that cannot be seen with
a human eye, they can cause typhoid fever, pneumonia, cholera
or tuberculosis.
• Heavy metals – metallic chemical elements which are toxic
or poisonous at low concentrations, these are natural components
of the earth's crust and cannot be degraded or destroyed.
Examples of these are copper, celenium and zinc.
• Impurities – substances inside a confined amount of liquid,
gas, or solid, which differ from the chemical composition of the
material or compound, for example ash, debris in metal and
leaf pieces.
• Parasites – organisms of different species where one organism,
the parasite, benefits at the expense of the host, some
examples of these are helminths, protozoa and trematodes.
Water purification
Water disinfection – A purification process that kills or removes
biological contaminants like (bacteria, viruses, protozoan, etc).
These are options of different ways for you to be able to
drink water that satisfies and quenches your thirst without having
to worry about what it could contain:
PURIFIES... This reverse osmosis machine can be used to
purify drinking water. Photo: Olwethu Xabanisa
REVERSE OSMOSIS uses a semi-permeable membrane made
out of polyimide that allows water to pass through it, in this
process getting rid of contaminants that are too large to pass
through it. As some fluids pass through the membrane, the
rest continues downstream rejecting contaminants away form
the membrane to the drain. This process uses pressure that
pushes the fluid through the membrane and inorganic chemicals
such as salts, metals and minerals are gotten rid of. Even
though reverse osmosis is effective in removing bacteria and
viruses, it is not recommended that you rely upon reverse osmosis
solely if your water is contaminated with bacteria or viviruses. This rather requires sediment and carbon pre-filtration to
prevent membrane fouling. Reverse osmosis works against
standard osmotic pressure, the process is fairly slow. The
reverse osmosis membrane should be replaced every two two
to three years.
According to Martin Davies, a senior agriculture and
fisheries scientist at the department of Ichthyology and
Fisheries at Rhodes University, the best way to purify
drinking water is by using reverse osmosis sometimes
referred to as hyper filtration. “If you can afford it this is
the safest way,” he says. This is used by premium bottled
water companies and reduces a very wide array of
contaminants.
The reverse osmosis machine can be purchased
at Gary's refrigeration and home appliances 10 Hill
Street Grahamstown or Pure Water 23 High Street
Grahamstown.
BOILING water is the best way to destroy parasites and
bacteria, but boiling at a very high temperature may concentrate
harmful contaminants.
Cloudy water should be filtered before boiling, coffee
filters, paper cottons and other filters are effective ways
of doing this. Bring the water to a full boil for at least
three to five minutes, covering the container will raise the
PURE DELIGHT... Clear water in a tank, which you could be
drinking. Photo: Olwethu Xabanisa
tempera- ture and destroy more bacteria. This will not remove
contaminants from the water but
will kill most of the
bacteria and parasites if the water
is left to boil longer.Boiling may
concentrate any harmful contaminants
that do not vaporise
as the relatively pure water vapour
boils off. This means that
if the water boils for a very long
period the relatively pure water will
vaporise and leave concentrated contaminants
behind, you might end up drinking this.
You can add bleach to the water to kill
bacteria but some people add too much and
this can be harmful. The appropriate way is
to add one spoon of bleach to every ten litres of
water.
DISTILLATION removes impurities from water. Usually
boiled in a chamber it causes water to vaporise
and the pure steam leaves the non volatile contaminants
behind. The steam moves to a different part
of the unit and cools back into its liquid state. It
then moves into a storage container and is ready
for drinking. This is one of the few ways to remove
nitrates, chloride and other salts that can’t be removed
by carbon filtration. Distillation is timeconsuming
and very expensive, it can take up
to five hours to produce four litres of drinking
water. Most home distillation units require
electricity, and will not function in an emergency
situation when electricity is not available.
BOTTLED WATER
can be convenient if you
can afford it or perhaps don’t have time to go
through the above mentioned processes. You
can purchase the water at any supermarket’s
cool drink section. Some companies may
claim that they get it from a natural spring.
In most cases it is just processed water that
is filtered, disinfected and most companies
use ozone (O
) a form of oxygen or ultraviolet
3
light as a final disinfecting agent.
Levels of residual chlorine found in it is
small at around around 00.2g per litre. It contains
minerals that are added back to it for better
taste. Bottled water is vital if you are away from
visit www.grocotts.co.za for your online fi x
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
home and looking for something safer and better to drink. But
bacteria grows best in warm, moist areas and the wet, warm,
threaded cap of an unrefrigerated bottle of water is a perfect
place for bacteria to grow. Bacteria will begin to grow as soon
as you open the bottle. If the bacteria gets in your system, it can
cause problems with your digestive system.
To avoid this, one can refrigerate the water.
Wipe seal with a clean cloth after use
Avoid build up in the bottle cap
If your bottle is refillable, make sure it is well cleaned and
rinsed before refilling, you can clean the refillable water bottle
with warm water and a disinfectant. Don't forget to change the
water bottle regularly.
NATURAL SPRING WATER, as Grahamstown locals we are very
SPRING WATER... A local family uses the advantage of the
water from a natural spring. Photo: Olwethu Xabanisa
lucky to have another safer option! We are situated right next
to a natural spring at Coldstream Farm which is close to the N2
road that links to Port Elizabeth and Peddie.
This spring is popular in the Eastern Cape Province as people
from other towns come with their tanks and buckets to collect
this water. 'Holy water' is the name given to this natural
spring by regulars. If you have transport use that advantage and
go fill up your buckets with this free water that streams down
from the mountain.
There are no residential or industrial areas on this mountain
which means that there are less chances of this water being
polluted. Govan Tyler a 36-year-old man from Port Elizabeth
said, “I come here almost every week from PE to collect this
water, I have been doing this for the past eleven years and I
have never showed signs of sicknesses.” Natural spring water
also contains heavy metals from the clay soil.
RAIN WATER since it is less polluted than well water and free
of toxic chemical additives, such as chlorine and chloramines
found in water provided through municipalities it can be very
good for one's health.
Rainwater is full of minerals and the taste is very natural
and good too.
An easy way of collecting this water is by using rainwater
tanks which source it from the roof's gutters. Make sure that
your roof is clean as the water runs from the roof to the gutters
and straight to the tank.
A simple and inexpensive water filter can effectively remove
any contaminants normally found in rainwater including mosquitoes
and other small particles that might be in the water.
Lightning within thunderstorms can be a risk and can form acid
rain which has a low pH level.
All liquids that have pH levels less than 7 are considered to
be acidic. Unpolluted rain has a slightly acidic pH of about 5.2
but it also contains other chemicals such as carbon.
HAPPY DRINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010 13
eNviroNmeNt News
Good rainfall this week, but more is needed
Khanyiso tshwaKu and andile nayiKa
Rain, 27.9 millimetres of it, has fallen in Grahamstown
over the past two days according to the Rhodes University
weather service. This is coupled with high humidity
levels that are around 90%. According to the Grocott’s Mail
team that usually monitors rainfall in the area, about 5.5mm fell
in Grahamstown between 4 and 10 october. Heavy rainfall fell
over many sections of Grahamstown such as William Street,
Phaphamani, Zolani and Extension 6. William Street had to be
cordoned off as a result of the heavy rains.
Very heavy rainfall and flooding was reported in Port Alfred
yesterday.
According to Roger Rowswell, the last time such heavy rain
was recorded within a 24 hour period was in February 2009,
when 48mm fell. Prior to that, 50mm fell in April 2008 and 67mm
in March 2007. “It is the lack of these high daily rainfalls that
have contributed to water courses drying up,” said Rowswell.
The highest monthly rainfall since 2006, was in February 2009,
where 185mm was recorded, followed by December 2007 with
115.7mm and January 2008 with 116.5mm. The last good wet
month was october 2009 with 127.8mm.
According to Rowswell, 2006 was a wet year, where 1 160mm
had fallen, which equates to an average of 96.7mm per month.
Rowswell’s rainfall measurements found that five of the 12
months recorded rainfalls of over 100mm, with August having
the highest (276mm) and May having the lowest of the five
wet months with 102mm. The subsequent three years then
produced less than average yearly rainfalls. “Recent annual
rainfall figures – in 2007 (688.4mm), 2008 (664.8mm) and 2009
(705.6mm) – are all below average,” said Rowswell.
Rowswell said that in recent years, even though rainfall
amounts have been below average, the storage dams have received
good inflow due to runoffs. “In 2005 annual rainfall was
709mm (below average) 77mm was recorded over three days, 5
to 7 November. In August 2006; 88mm fell on the third and 58mm
on the 25th,” said Rowswell. However, he said that further heavy
rains are needed to keep the storage dams at optimum levels.
“In August 2002, 206mm fell within six days and then in
September, 117mm over three days. It is this type of rainfall that
Grahamstown requires to fill our catchment dams.”
Agapanthus – superb summer stunners
No summer garden is complete
without rewarding agapanthus
– a versatile plant
that is both water wise and
wind- and heat-resistant.
Agapanthus are popular
plants for the garden, not
only because they are low
maintenance, but because
their beautiful flowers provide
a magnificent show from
spring right through to autumn.
Life is a garden filled
with beautiful agapanthus;
one plant is pretty, two even
better, but for maximum effect
plant agapanthus in
groups of five, seven or more.
Given sunshine and good
soil, these versatile perennials
can be grown in borders,
on slopes, in indigenous and
water-wise gardens, in broad
sweeps as ground covers and
in pots. Even when not in
flower, evergreen varieties
are useful on slopes, where
their strong, fleshy roots will
bind the soil. Eye-catching
white, powder- and sky-blue,
navy, indigo and almost black
Cathy Braans
The convenors of the Gardens of Grahamstown
competition, being run in conjunction with the Grahamstown
Flower Festival, have announced the entrants
in the competition.
The garden competition is being co-ordinated
and sponsored by Pam Golding Properties in Grahamstown
and the judging process is being undertaken
by three landscape designers and horticulturists
– Jo Clinton of Jo Clinton Landscape Design
in Johannesburg; Warren Lange, who lives in Port
Alfred and commutes regularly to his hortCouture
Large swathes of blue and white agapanthus make a bold
statement in this garden. Photo: Supplied
agapanthus flowers are held
on sturdy stems of varying
heights above dark green or
variegated strap-like foliage.
Colour combinations
with agapanthus
Agapanthus will fit into
any colour scheme. White
would stand out in a twilight
garden, blue shades would
look good in a blue summer
border or in a blue-yellow
NO WAY THROUGH... Traffic Officer Lee Jaftha (left) and assistant at the Traffic Department Wellington Vatela (right) close off
the route from Beaufort into William Street due to heavy downpours yesterday morning. Photo: Andile Nayika
colour scheme. Blue agapanthus
gives depth to a
pastel border or complement
brightly coloured dahlias, day
lilies, rudbeckias and cannas
that bloom at the same
time. Create a water-wise
landscape with weathered
rocks, clusters of blue agapanthus,
Leonotis leonurus
and strelitzia, with a ground
cover of orange gazania. Blue
Bring on the beautiful gardens
business in Johannesburg; and Malcolm Southey,
who owns a garden centre in Grahamstown and
holds a national diploma in landscaping technology.
The 18 entrants in the Gardens of Grahamstown
competition, in their respective categories,
are:
Township gardens
Zamile Giba (4623 extension 7)
Boniswa Mary Cagwe (4124 extension 7)
Gemani Aaron Melitafa (231B Joza)
Gadra Advice (Settlers Day hospital, Cobden Street)
Fikizolo Primary School
agapanthus with yellow euryops
daisy, yellow bulbine and
yellow gazanias would also be
effective. In indigenous gardens,
agapanthus are perfect
companions with summerflowering
bulbs of crocosmia,
galtonia, eucomis and
watsonia.
Agapanthus are also
striking with sedges or
phormiums, such as Yellow
Wave, and eyecatching
among whispering ornamental
grasses. They are attractive
with silver-grey foliage
plants such as artemisia, the
indigenous wild rosemary
(Eriocephalus africanus)
with aromatic foliage and tiny
white flowers, lavender and
giant-leafed cardoon.
Choose an agapanthus
• Low-growing varieties:
Miniature kinds are suitable
for edging paths, driveways
and borders, and adding colour
in rockery pockets and
pots. Double Diamond is
compact with double white
flowers, Lapis is free flower-
Small gardens
Mary Birt (17 henry Street)
Jeanie Main and Mike Bandey (holly Lane Cottage,
50A Somerset Street)
Audrey Weyer (5 Kings View estate, Miles Street)
Medium gardens
Margaret Crampton (10 Constitution Street)
Raymond and Janine harris (10 Donkin Street)
Dean and Julie Kent (18 Park Road)
Matt Powell and Brenda Cadle (10 Fitzroy Street)
Lalitha Ranchhod (19 Kettlewell Street)
Roger and Pat Shepherd (99 Bathurst Street)
Maureen van hille (10 Napier Street).
ing with azure blue flowers,
White Ice bears white flowers
tinged with blue, Amethyst
has blooms with a darker
amethyst-coloured stripe in
each petal and Baby Pete has
a foliage height of about 20cm
and blue-toned flowers.
• Medium height varieties:
Try opal Sky with white
tipped violet-blue blooms on
80cm stems, or 50cm-high
sky blue Peter Pan, Strawberry
Ice with white flowers
blushed with pink, and Silver
Star with light blue flowers
and cream and green leaves.
• Taller varieties: Tall varieties
are stunning when
grown in bold groups or
broad sweeps in the landscape.
Try new Black Pantha
with intense violet-blue almost
black flowers on 60cm
stems, and Blue Velvet with
dark violet-blue flowers on
metre-tall stems. The flowers
of Blue Ice are white with an
ice-blue base on 1.2m stems,
and Queen Mum has bi-colour
blue and white flowers on
1.2m stems.
• Variegated foliage: Agapanthus
with striped foliage are
a perfect foil for those with
plain green leaves. Summer
Gold (40cm) has striking yellow
and green variegated
leaves and lilac-blue flowers,
and Blue Zebra (50cm) has
green leaves with a cream
edge and light blue flowers.
Growing tips
A position in full sun and
soil enriched with compost
and well-rotted manure will
ensure an excellent show in
summer. Use a commercial
potting mix for containergrown
agapanthus. Deciduous
varieties are best where
heavy frosts occur, and it is
advisable to protect agapanthus
in cold gardens with a
thick layer of mulch or horticultural
fleece. When overcrowded,
divide after flowering,
and because they resent
disturbance, the divisions
should be of reasonable size.
For more information, visit
www.lifeisagarden.co.za
Large gardens
Kevin and Barbara Kelly (43 Oatlands Road)
Vernon Marais (15 Belmont Valley Road)
Geraldine and Jamie Sholto-Douglas (17 Park
Road).
The gardens will be open to the public over the
weekend of the Grahamstown Flower Festival, 23
and 24 October. An entry fee of R20 will be charged
at each garden, except for the winning gardens,
and the proceeds will go to a charity of the owner’s
choice. For more information on the Grahamstown
Flower Festival visit website www.grahamstownflowerfestival.co.za

14
InterfaIth/news
DISHING OUT... Grocott’s Mail General Manager, Louise Vale helping out at the special breakfast prepared by Absa for the
town’s elderly at the Public Library activities centre on Friday morning. Photo: Andile Nayika
Senior citizens enjoy breakfast
Andile nAyikA
On Friday morning senior citizens
gathered at the Public Library
activities centre, where the local
branch of Absa Bank prepared a special
breakfast for them. Sales manager at
the Grahamstown branch, Buli Mveleni
thanked the pensioners for attending and
briefly explained some of their services.
She said, “We are trying to bring back
to the community because without you we
would not have been the bank we are today.
We tend to focus on the youth and for-
Thought for the week
The transforming power of prayer
In Luke chapter 18 verses one to eight,
Jesus talks to his disciples about prayer.
In verse one it says: “Then Jesus told
his disciples a parable to teach them
that they should always pray and never
become discouraged.” The parable
Jesus used concerned a widow, a totally
disempowered person struggling
against a corrupt and dishonest justice
system. Through her total commitment
to her cause and persistence she wins
through, from her powerless position
get about the elderly and that they are the
pillars of our businesses and they need to
be shown love.”
Mveleni advised the pensioners to
build a culture of saving so as to avoid
bankruptcy and loan sharks. She told
them that the Money Builder and Sakhula
accounts are the most suitable channels
for their banking needs. Mveleni urged
them to approach the banking staff any
time for more details on their services and
that they will be always be at their service.
“If you can’t climb up Mount Everest,
we will come down and help you up,” she
she defeats the all powerful. The point
that Jesus is making is that if the widow
can transform an evil and wicked power
who does not want to co-operate through
sheer persistence, how much more will
God give us who loves us deeply if we too
are persistent in our prayer?
Richard Foster in his book Celebration
of Discipline tells us that, “to pray
is to change”. Prayer is what God uses
to transform us and the society around
us. In prayer we begin to think God’s
added. Branch manager, Maxine najoe
said: “Seniors citizens are important and
we would like to show them how we feel
about them.” najoe announced that Absa
will soon put additional ATMs in areas
such as Gold’s Town, Joza and Checkers.
In attendance was also Grocott’s Mail
General Manager, Louise Vale. Most of
the senior citizens were from McKaizer
and Ethembeni Old Age Homes and leading
the Ethembeni group was centre manager,
Grace ngcete who also shared her
experience as a loyal account holder at
the bank for many years.
Anglican Church speaks out against
Protection of Information Bill
StAff RepoRteR
THE Anglican Church of Southern Africa urges members of
the South African Parliament to “vote with their consciences”
on the Protection of Information Bill being considered by
legislators.
The church’s ruling Provincial Synod adopted a resolution
declaring its opposition to the Bill after a number of speakers
warned the church against what they saw as its failure to speak
out sufficiently on public issues. The priest who proposed the
resolution, Rev Drake Tshenkeng of the Diocese of Kimberley
and Kuruman, said in an interview after the synod debate that
he hoped members of Parliament would vote conscienciously
“instead of along party lines”.
Speaking during debate, Bishop Oswald Swartz of Kimberley
and Kuruman said that “one of the marks of the church is
to challenge unjust structures of society.” Warning of “the great
danger we are in if we keep silent,” he asked: “Is this inability
to speak because we are uncomfortable [with], or even afraid
of, our comrades who shared the trenches with us in the struggle
against apartheid – also because many of the people now in
authority are also Anglicans?”
Tshenkeng, who was detained, banned and forced into exile
after the killing of Steve Biko in 1977 told the synod the church
had been at the “forefront of public advocacy” during the apartheid
era. After liberation in 1994, he said, “there was joy, there
was happiness, there was rejoicing... It was a new era and of
course the church also changed gears. We were still enjoying
a honeymoon...
“But our honeymoon seems not to get to an end. It is a honeymoon
that seems to be going on and on. The church is being
slowly embedded within the status quo.”
thoughts after Him: to desire the things
He desires, to love the things he loves,
to will the things He wills. Progressively,
we are taught to see things from his
point of view. This is what transformation
is all about, a transformation that
will not only change us as individuals
but also society as well for the better.
So what are we waiting for? Let’s get
on our knees and pray.
Richard Goodfellow, Christ Church
ABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIP
CENTRE (Kuyasa School Hall)
10.30am morning service
Pastor NC Julius 079 496 4256
AFM OF SA - God’s Glory Assembly
(cnr Sani Street and Makana Way, Ext
4) white tent next to Telkom tower)
9am Youth and Sunday School
Services
10am morning service
Pastor B.L. Kutu
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
(Blackbeard Street)
10am – erediens, 6nm
aanddiens
Pastoor B Brown 046 622 4963
AGS/ATMEL SHADDAI (Johnny
Burgess Hall, Middle Terrace
Road)
10am Erediens
5pm Aanddiens
Oud Rolen 073 453 9934
Dieken Ronnie 083 610 2926
Evang Edwin 079 306 7577
CATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL
& ST GEORGE (High Street)
7.30am: Holy Eucharist (SAPB)
9.30am: Holy Eucharist (AAPB)
Preacher: Friar Fungayi Nyandoro
7pm: Graeme College Service
(Readings and hymns)
CHRIST CHURCH (Speke Street)
8.30am Holy Eucharist 2nd, 4th
Sundays APB 1989, all other
Sundays BCP1662
CONQUERORS COVENANT
CHURCH (Nombulelo Hall, Joza)
Services every Sunday 10am –
12pm
Nceba Ngeju 073 653 2655
EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY
(12 Paton Place, Vergenoeg)
9am Sunday School, 10.30am
morning service
5.30pm evening service
Rev L Williams 046 622 4388 (H)
FRONTIERS CHURCH
INTERNATIONAL
(Victoria Primary School,
Beaufort Street)
9.30am morning service
Dave Koch 084 470 2095 or
046 636 7815
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF
GOD (11 Caldecott Street)
9am Morning service and
9am Promise land (Sunday
School)
6.30pm evening service
Pastor Neels Prinsloo 046 622
5949
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF
GOD (24 P Street)
10am Kidz Church
11am morning service
Pastor TP Dube Ngcayisa 082 355
8860
GRAHAMSTOWN BAPTIST
CHURCH (Bathurst Street)
9.30am morning worship and
Sunday School Every 1st Sunday
Communion
6.30pm evening service every
3rd Sunday Communion
11.30am Kariega Church 4th
Sunday only
GRAHAMSTOWN CHRISTIAN
CENTRE (Lucas Meyer Ave)
9am Sunday worship
Pastor D Hagemann 046 622
3309
HIS PEOPLE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
9am (Victoria Girls School Hall)
10am (Rhodes Chapel)
6.30pm (VG School Hall)
046 622 3426
JABEZ HOUSE ASSEMBLY
(Sun City community creche)
10am morning service
6pm evening Service
Pastor T Smit 079 622 9812
MARIYA uMAMA weTHEMBA
MONASTERY (Highlands Road)
Holy Cross Benedictine Monks
9am Holy Eucharist
046 622 8111
METHODIST CHURCH OF SA
Commem 9am J Headbush
(AGM)
Wesley 9am R Douglas
Sole Memorial 10am N Mahapi
NEDERDUITSE
GEREFORMEERDE KERK
(38 Market St)
9vm Erediens, aand
selgemeentes
046 622 4598
NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDE
KERK
Every Sunday 9am erediens Port
Alfred 2nd and 4th Sundays
11am eredienste Cannon Rocks
Prof John Gericke 046 624 9025
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
CHURCH SERVICES
PEACE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES
AND PRAISE (Samuel Ntlebi
Hall)
9am: Kidz Church
9.30am Intercession
10am: Sunday Service
Pastor PP Pango 082 662 9422
PINKSTER PROTESTANTE KERK
(Brushwood Farm, industrial
area, behind Grahamstown
Prison)
9am Sondagskool 10am oggenddiens
7pm aanddiens
Shawn Warren 082 808 6136
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF
FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
622 3382 or 622 3076
RIVER OF LIFE (Assembly of
God cnr Hill and Huntley St)
8.30am MORNING ALIVE
( Worship service & Kidz Church)
10.30am ( Worship service &
Kidz Church) 6.30pm (Dynamic
evening service)
Pastor John & Debbie Sloane
046 622 3626
ROCK OF AGES CHRISTIAN
CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
Duna Library - Joza
10am: Sunday Service
Past FW Arendse 072 118 9049
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCH (next to Pick n Pay)
9.30am Sabbath School
(Saturday)
11am worship service
ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH
9.30 am Sunday service
ST BARNABAS (Alicedale)
10am Xhosa service on the 1st,
2nd and 4th Sunday of each
month and the English service
on the 3rd.
J Olckers 042 231 1159 or Rev
Cynthia Webbstock 046 636
2090
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
(Market Street)
9am Eucharist with hymns
(APB1989)
Fr Eric Kelly 046 622 4552
ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH
(top end of High Street, next to
Railway Station)
9am – Holy Eucharist
ST CYPRIAN’S
(Highlands) 10am every second
Sunday.
Contact R Wilmont 046 622 8841
or Rev Cynthina Webbstock 046
636 2090
ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
CHURCH (Joza)
Mass: 8am
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
(Albany Road)
Sunday Mass 10am
Tuesday service 6pm
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC
CHURCH (47 Hill Street)
8.30am Sunday Mass.
046 622 2808
ST PETER CLAVER’S CATHOLIC
CHURCH (Raglan Road)
11am Mass
ST PETER’S (Sidbury)
10am Every 1st Sunday.
R Hart 042 235 1250 or
Rev Cynthia Webbstock on 046
636 2090
THE APOSTOLIC FAITH
MISSION OF AFRICA
(Z Street, Joza)
10am Sunday School, 11am
Service
Rev KA Ndaleni
THE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCH
IN ZION OF SA
(behind Benjamin Mahlasela
High School)
11am Sunday Service, 6pm
Wednesday service
Archbishop NT Chrisjan
083 363 1073
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER–DAY SAINTS
(6 Bennett Street)
9am Sundays 046 622 5705
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH (Hill Street)
9.30am Morning Worship and
Sunday School
6.30pm Evening Worship
Rev Geoff Probert 046 622 3812
UNION CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH (Albany Road)
9am Sunday School, 10am
morning service
6pm evening service
WAY OF GOD MINISTRIES
(Ext 6, next to Joza Indoor
Sports Centre) 10am Sunday
service 6pm evening service
Apostle PS Ngqezana
084 824 2363

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
WHAT’S ON
What to do, Where to go
Don’t forget to send us your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer! Let us know by faxing us on
046 622 7282, by dropping off the information at 40 High Street or emailing community@grocotts.co.za. Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before publication.
Also please note that the inclusion of Forthcoming Attractions is dependent on space. – Susan Powers
FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER
FRIDAY, 9 APRIL
UMCULO WESINTU - CROSSING PATHS
When 12.30pm workshop commences
Where Beethoven Room, Rhodes Department of Music and
Musicology
When 4pm - concert
Where Ilam Amphitheatre (opened by Ethnomusicology
student ensembles)
What A free Music Department lunch hour workshop and
Ilam Outreach Concert in cooperation with the Swallows
Project. Come enjoy some exciting music.
Who Jared Lang on 046 603 8490 or j.lang@ru.ac.za
STICKS AND STONES
When 5pm for 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Where The Green Gallery, Albany Museum
What You are invited to an exhibition opening of works by
Didani Masaya and Martin Glover in wood and stone. The
exhibition will run from 15 to 29 October. Free entrance to
the museum for those viewing the exhibition.
Who Martin Glover at glovers@telkomsa.net
JESUS AND ME!
When 5.30pm – 7pm
Where Full Gospel Church, Caldicott Street
What For 9 to 13 year old boys and girls.
Who Marlene Prinsloo on 046 622 5949 or
www.fullgospelgtn.co.za
POETRY READING AT BOTS
When 5.30 pm
Where The Bots amphitheatre
What To celebrate spring, the Aerial poets invite you to
attend a poetry reading. Poetry anthologies by Paulette
Coetzee, Mariss Everitt, John Forbis, Carol Leff, Sonwabo
Meyi, Dudu Saki, Rosamund Stanford and Crystal Warren will
also be on sale.
Who Mariss Stevens at m.stevens@ru.ac.za
GRHAMSTOWN HISTORY SOCIETY
When 5.30pm for 6pm
Where Albany Club
What Dr JM Haig will give a power-point presentation on “The
History of Pharmacy.”
Who Mariss Stevens at m.stevens@ru.ac.za
FASHION SHOW
When 7pm
Where MG Richardson Hall, VGHS
What Victoria Girls' High School invites you to a cheese and
wine tasting followed by an evening of fashion, accessories,
style and entertainment. There will be an auction and sale of
fashion goods and also exciting prizes to be won. Tickets cost
R50 at the VGHS office or at the door.
SATURDAY, SATURDAY, 16 16 OCTOBER OCTOBER
FARMERS MARKET
When 9am – 1pm
Where Old Gaol, Somerset Street
What Fresh produce, dairy products, food stalls, pottery,
garden- and potted plants, roses, homemade preserves,
crafts and many other stalls.
Who Lungi on 082 510 4125
CHRIST CHURCH MINIATURE RAILWAY
When 10am – 12pm
Where In the grounds of Christ Church (entrances from
Speke and Grant Streets)
What Rides available on the miniature train for the cost of
a donation. Children must be accompanied by a parent and
must wear shoes while riding on the train.
Who Richard on 046 622 4006
THE JOSEPH PRODUCTION
When Saturday, 16 October at 1.15pm (programme starts)
Where River of Life (corner Hill and Huntley Street)
What Hosted by the children's church at the River of Life
Church. Programme starts with free face painting, cup cake
icing before the production which starts at 2pm. Entrance is
R5. Free juice and sweets for all the children. Boerewors rolls
will be on sale.
Who Georgina on 046 622 3626
SATURDAY, 16 OCTOBER
BEER FESTIVAL
When 6pm ‘til late
Where Drill Hall, Hill street
What Fundraising for Settlers Close and Oak Haven Old Age
Homes. Tickets: R70 (including your first beer). Live band
and meals (including eisbein) will be available.
Who Tickets available from Liz Parkins at Signs Un-LTD on
046 622 8047
DANIEL ROWLANDS VIOLIN RECITAL
When 7.30pm
Where Drill Hall, St Andrew’s College (off Worcester Street)
(please note new venue)
What The Grahamstown Music Society brings you a superb
violinist from the UK. Tickets R80 (R60 for pensioners, R40
for tertiary students) available at the door. Schoolgoers in
uniform and society members are admitted for free.
Who Priscilla Hall at phall@imaginet.co.za
SUNDAY, 17 OCTOBER
OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB
When 7am
Where Meet at Pick n Pay
What Featherstone Kloof from Southwell. The hike will cater for
both the fit and moderately fit hikers with shorter and longer
(about five hours) options. R5 per person plus R5 for travelling
costs. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and water.
Who Roger Roswell at rar.tecs@telkomsa.net or 046 622 8993
(after hours)
S' Wonderful S' Marvelous
When 12pm – 2pm
Where Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park
What Hosted by Damant Lodge in Port Alfred. Tickets cost R60
per person which includes soup and a roll.
Who Margaret Barnard on 046 624 2555
MONDAY, 18 OCTOBER
LUNCH TIME SEMINAR
When 1pm – 2pm
Where ISER Seminar Room, Prince Alfred Street
What “Poverty, Ageing and Social Assistance: findings from a
comparative study of South Africa and Brazil” by Julia Mase.
Who Julia Mase at julia.mase@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
When 8pm
Where St George's Hall, High Street
Who Val Hodgson on 046 622 2308
TUESDAY, 19 OCTOBER
INTERNATIONAL FILMFEST
When 7pm
Where Eden Grove Red Lecture Theatre, Rhodes University
What Food, Inc. (2008) presented by the School of
Languages and the International Office. Running Time: 91
minutes. Admission is free.
Who http://www.ru.ac.za/fi lmfest
WEDNESDAY, 20 OCTOBER
PRAYERS FOR GRAHAMSTOWN
When 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Where Cathedral of St Michael and St George
What Pray for Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa and
the world.
Who Richard or Hazel on 046 622 4006
THEATRE IN MOTION
When 7pm
Where Main Theatre
What Programme A The shortest distance between two
points... Drama III dance performance choreographed by
Athena Mazarakis. It Echoes choreographed by Nicole
Theunissen. Of Cities choreographed by Danielle Bowler
Who theatre@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8542
WEDNESDAY, 20 OCTOBER
CIRCLE DANCING
When 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where The Scout Hall, African Street
What Dance to traditional music from all over the world; both
traditional steps and modern choreographies..
Who Anthea Ribbink at 072 132 2376 or Jeanne Berger at
046 622 2588
THURSDAY, 21 OCTOBER
THEATRE IN MOTION
When 7pm
Where Box Theatre
What Programme B Moment[um]. Honours Physical Theatre.
swARm of birdings choreographed by Nadine Joseph in
collaboration with the cast. Chew on That created by the
Honours Contemporary Performance students.
Who theatre@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8542
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
THEATRE IN MOTION
When Friday, 22 October at 7pm
Where Cathedral
Please see Wednesday, 20 October for details.
GRAHAMSTOWN FLOWER FESTIVAL
When Saturday, 23 October at 9am – 5.30pm and Sunday,
24 October at 9am – 3pm
Where Makana Botanical Gardens, Lucas Avenue
What Prizegiving with Tanya Visser in the courtyard of
the Environmental Learning Centre (adjacent to Makana
Botanical Gardens) on Saturday at 4.30pm. Go to: www.
grahamstownflowerfestival.co.za.
Admission: Adults R20, students R10, Children R5. Weekend
pass R100. This will give access to all festival activities and
workshops excluding talks by guest speakers.
Who Sharon Richner on 046 603 8444 or
info@grahamstownfl owerfestival.co.za
FUNDRAISING DINNER/DANCE
When Saturday, 23 October
Where 1820 Settlers Monument
What A fundraising effort towards re-surfacing of the courts
at the Grahamstown Tennis Club. Costs R150 per person with
a cash bar.
Who Christelle Hutchinson on 082 777 1394 or
c.hutchinson@ru.ac.za for info or tickets
GRAHAMSTOWN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2010
When Saturday, 23 October at 6.30pm
Where The Wyvern Club, Kingswood College
What Organised by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset.
Tickets: R120 per person dinner/dance.
Who Tickets available from Albany Sports, Dr Eichhoff, Dr van
der Meer and Jenny Gopal Optometrists.
Who Leela Pienaar on 084 306 6391
THEATRE IN MOTION
When Saturday, 23 October at 7pm
Where Cathedral
Please see Thursday, 21 October for details.
JUAN, MARIEL & FRIENDS
When Saturday, 23 October at 7.30pm
Where St Andrew's College Drill Hall
What Billed “Not JAZZ Another Concert”, the evening will be
an exciting fusion of classical and jazz. Special guests are
pianist John Edwards and Rhodes Music Department postgraduate
students Kingsley Buitendag on bass guitar and
Steve Ellis on drums. Tickets at the door: R70/R40. Children
and scholars free of charge. (See Page 8)
HAXSTRONG FUNDRAISER
When Sunday, 24 October at 2pm (registration) and 3pm
(start)
Where Registration outside Rhodes Sports Administration
building
What A 5km race to raise money for Gregg Haxton who had a
motorbike accident. R10 entrance fee.
Who www.haxstrong.com
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homeFINDER
PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT
Gill Meyer
082 651 9976
Chris Armitage
084 444 7884
www.armitageestates.co.za
SOLE MANDATE
www.grocotts.co.za
STEWART ARMITAGE ESTATES
OATLANDS - R2 600 000
Large period home in prime locality.
CENTRAL - R2 200 000
81 CHURCH SQUARE TEL. 046 622 4134
E-mail: armitageestatesgill@telkomsa.net
NEW RELEASE DUAL MANDATE
3-Bedroomed terraced home with 1830s
charm. Close to St Andrew’s and DSG
Tel: 046 622 5546 Fax: 046 622 5548
m.gaybba@imaginet.co.za
www.propertygrahamstown.co.za
MULTI AWARD WINNING AGENT
FOR INSTITUTE OF ESTATE AGENTS AND IPC
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
MONIKA GAYBBA
082 855 0015
CENTRAL
African Street property.
Home with garden flat.
CENTRAL - R2 200 000
Terraced home built in 1830’s. Close to
St Andrews and DSG.
ALLEN PLACE - FROM R897 500
EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENT CLOSE TO
RHODES. 2 AND 3 BEDROOMED UNITS
10 BEDROOMS:
5 Bedroom unit,
3 Bedroom unit &
2 Bedroom fl at.
Ideal location!
CENTRAL HILL 60 OATLANDS NORTH SUNNYSIDE
JUST
RELEASED
OVERLOOKING CAMPUS.
Charming double storey home
with enclosed, private garden.
R2 200 000
OATLANDS
DUAL
MANDATE
GRAND ESTATE with a feeling
of country space. More than you
could ask for in a home.
R3 925 000
JUST
RELEASED
CHARMING & VERSATILE,
eco-friendly home in tranquil
setting. Perfectly laid out to favour
entertaining. R2 300 000
CENTRAL
SOLE
MANDATE
UNIQUE INVESTMENT Centrally
located. Sought-after, upmarket
student accommodation. Income
R19,200 per month! Phone today.
YES R1 920 000
JUST
RELEASED
INVEST INTO GOOD RENTAL
COMPLEX. Secure, sought-after,
let for 2011.
R760 000
WESTHILL
JUST
RELEASED
HISTORIC & HOMELY in the heart
of Westhill. Great home with great
appeal…well worth viewing!
R2 600 000
Friday, 15 October 2010
Chris has had
over 30 years
experience in the
Grahamstown
property market.
SUNNYSIDE - R1 250 000
NEW RELEASE SOLE MANDATE
Large well maintained 4-bedroomed home
SUNNYSIDE - R520 000
2-bedroomed flat in secure complex
OATLANDS NORTH - R300 000
Plot with view. 1 260 square metres
JUST SOME OF OUR INVESTMENT OPTIONS
NEW
RELEASE
DUAL
MANDATE
FILL THIS SPACE WITH FAMILY
& FRIENDS. Renovated home,
open-plan - great for entertaining.
R2 380 000
COMMERCIAL
DUAL
MANDATE
TWO INDUSTRIAL PREMISES
with plenty of off-street parking!
Warehouse, training centre &
more.
Only R650 000 or R2 320 000
NEW
RELEASE
UNBELIEVABLE FLAT. Offers
space, exceptional fi nishes &
sold fully furnished.
HILL 60
JUST
RELEASED
NEED A LITTLE PEACE &
QUIET? Family home in quiet
cul-de-sac, with a large garden the
kids will delight in. R1 410 000
WESTHILL
NEW
RELEASE
WESTHILL TOWNHOUSE with
private garden & separate guest
unit. Walk to St Andrews.
R1 800 000
NEW
RELEASE
CENTRALLY SITUATED.
3 Bedroom home with separate
garden cottage.
OATLANDS
SOLE
MANDATE
A VICTORIAN GEM straight out
of Garden & Home. Very close to
St Andrews!
POA
CALLING
INVESTORS!!!
Investments
ranging from
R760 000 to
over R5 000 000
Call us to discuss what
would suit your needs
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HOMEFINDER
Frontier
web: www.remax.co.za
email: property@remaxfrontier.co.za
Jean Rodgerson
Sales Associate
Manageress
Alexis Bowker
Sales Associate
Leon Kruger
Farming & Lifestyle
Associate
Meyrick Bowker
Farming
Associate
22 African Street
P.O. Box 7090, Grahamstown North, 6148
Tel: 046 622 6061
Fax: 046 622 3741
Dave Mullins
Auctioneer
Farming Associate
Broker/Owner
David
Rodgerson
Gail Shanley 083 307 0852
For more info & images on our properties SMS web ref# to 33418 R1.50/SMS mobiletc.co.za
KINGSWOOD R1 750 000
DUAL MANDATE
NEW RELEASE
SOLID COMPACT HOME CLOSE TO EVERY-
THING. This home is peaceful, private and perfectly
positioned between Kingswood College and Graeme
College. Superbly spacious family home on 1497sqm
stand with swimming pool and double garage.
WEBREF: 300314811
JEAN 082 772 0396
SUNNYSIDE R736 000
ADORABLE COTTAGE. Cute & cosy home with
unique charm, wooden fl oors. Home recently
renovated. Comprises of 3 bedrooms, study, open
plan living and 1 full bathroom.
WEBREF: 300184363
JEAN 082 772 0396
NEAR METRO R2 320 000
INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE in very tidy
condition, situated in good area near Metro
Cash & Carry. 940sqm with separate 40sqm
offi ce space. Brick & Iron construction.
WEBREF:
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
SUNNYSIDE
DEE 079 778 4661
KINGSVIEW ESTATE R1 495 000
SOLE MANDATE
Small Unit
PERFECT FOR SUNDOWNERS. Live in this stunning
unit comprising of 2 bedrooms en suite, bedroom/
study. 3 Bathrooms, open plan living leading onto patio
with awesome views. Automated garage and under
fl oor heating.
WEBREF: 300288791
JEAN 082 772 0396
KINGSWOOD
Lovely 3 bedroomed family home with large living/
entertainment area. Swimming pool. Outside fl atlet.
Situated close to Kingswood/Graeme College.
WEBREF: 300306530
DEE 079 778 4661
ALLEN PLACE
From R897 500
EXCLUSIVE NEW DEVELOPMENT IS
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RHODES
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. 3 X2 Bedroom
Units. Call me for more information
WEBREF: 300305403
JEAN 082 772 0396
AUCTION AUCTION, RESERVED PRICE
BUSHMANS RIVER MOUTH, CENTRAL
PLOT: 1036sqm Building: 317sqm
Part of building currently rented. Two liquor licenses
Date: Thursday 28 October 2010
Time: 10AM
Venue: 24 MAIN STREET
5% Deposit Deposit , 10% 10% Auctioneers Commission
R1 200 000
STUNNING CHARACTER HOME: situated in a tranquil
environment, spacious living, 3 bedrooms, large lounge
with fi replace, 2 bathrooms. Open plan dining / kitchen
area with newly renovated kitchen. Large secluded
garden area and fl at.
WEBREF: 300309758
Jean Rodgerson
082 772 0396
BUSHMAN SANDS R1 400 000
SOLE MANDATE
MAGNIFICENT HOME within Golf Estate.
Ideal retreat for Golf and Game enthusiast. Offers
considered.
WEBREF: 300268394
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
SUNNYSIDE R1 250 000
SOLE MANDATE
PERFECT FOR STUDENT INVESTMENT/
SETTLER FAMILY HOME. Unique double storey
property, immaculate with beautiful character fi nishes.
This large fully furnished 4 bedroomed home boasts
wooden fl oors and wooden spiral staircase, plus fl atlet.
WEBREF: 300304360
JEAN 082 772 0396
Dave Mullins
082 299 7953
CENTRAL R2 400 000
IDEAL BUSINESS PREMISES – Character home
& Garden fl at. Good street frontage – Let as a digs
till Nov 30. African Street properties are like gold –
come and see!
WEBREF: 300299859
DUAL MANDATE
ALEXIS 083 461 5572 ALEXIS 083 461 5572
CENTRAL R495 000
5 x 2 bedroom brand new fl ats.
Close to everything.
Call me for more information.
PAMELA 072 458 9255
ANNUAL SOUTHWELL 6-A-SIDE TOUCH
RUGBY COMPETITION
Come and enjoy the thrills and spills. Cash bar, food and
plenty entertainment.
Watch the Currie Cup Final
When: 30 October 2010
Where: Southwell Sports Club
Time:10h00
R10.00 per player
R5.00 for spectators
Entries close 28 October 2010.
To enter please contact Rod 072 143 0169 or John 072 726 9381
BUSHMAN SANDS
WESTHILL POA
PLOT TO BUILD: Choice of 3 from 850 to 1 000m²
in upmarket, secure neighbourhood. This is the way
to go, great value and no transfer duty.
WEBREF: 300194322
R120 000
BE QUICK - urgent sale required, 623sqm stand on
picturesque golf estate. 100km from PE, 52km from
Grahamstown. Take advantage of the economic
situation.
WEBREF:
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
KINGSWOOD FROM R345 000
SOLE MANDATE
RENTAL DIVISION
Pamela
Zondani
Sales
Associate
A DECADENT SYMPHONY OF STYLE AND
ELEGANCE.
A truly exceptional property with post card views of our city
located in a superb location. A home of distinction built to
perfection with exquisite features. Comprising of UPSTAIRS:
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a sunroom. DOWNSTAIRS:
Guest toilet, stately diningroom, elegant formal lounge, large
TV lounge with home theatre system leading onto enclosed
braai/entertainment area with a sparkling pool and games
room which has its own shower and toilet. It has a large
Corden Bleu kitchen with a separate breakfast room and a
separate scullery/laundry. Staff accommodation has been
provided and also a double automated garage leading directly
into the home. The magnifi cent garden comprises of
wide open spaces that creates a feeling of infi nity.
WEBREF: 300293338
JEAN 082 772 0396
CRADOCK HEIGHTS
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
NEAR METRO R650 000
OFFICE SPACE. New offi ce space of 100sqm. Free
standing with parking and secure perimeter fence.
WEBREF: 300301269
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
DIGS LIST AVAILABLE
FOR 2011
Bachelor fl ats and 2 bedroom
fl ats available!!!
HENRY STREET - 7 Man digs available
1 December
KINGS TERRACE –
NEW DEVELOPMENT
4 Bedroom townhouses.
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.
LOOKING for a good quality family home
with secure off-street parking to rent
from 1st December 2010.
Preferably close to Graeme College.
Contact: 083 461 5572
Dee
Sales
Associate
R275 000
SOLE MANDATE
Lovely fl at plot for sale measuring 760sqm. Fenced
on 3 sides and beautiful views. Established lawn and
shade trees.
WEBREF: 300318744
BRIAR ROSE - FAMILY
3 bedroom fl ats at R7 500pm,
Main en-suite with dressing
room. Appliance in kitchen.
Stainless Streel dual gas hob/
oven, refrigerator, deepfreeze,
dishwasher, tumble dryer,
underfl oor heating in kitchen and
lounge, under building parking,
lift and stair access, electric
fence and CCTV
CHARMAINE 079 491 8355
Charmaine
van Staden
Rental
Associate

18
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OATLANDS - R1 750 000
Web Ref No: 0000 630 563
Character home with large land,
spacious living areas and pool
SUNNYSIDE - R830 000
Web Ref No: 0000 591 208
Sole Mandate
Lovely treed property in a quiet part of
Sunnyside. It offers a huge rental income and
great potential.
Joy Miles
084 320 9238
Marinda van Achterbergh
082 598 7776
Heather Rader
071 445 7937
SUNNYSIDE
R800 000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Double-storey family
home with large garden in quiet cul-de-sac where
the neighbour’s young children play together.
Don’t miss this one!
Phone Andrea on 079 284 6265
HOMEFINDER
“Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives”
NEW DEVELOPMENT
KINGSWOOD MEWS FROM R 465 000
Sole Mandate
Original Wagon house in Cross Street.
Two separate units both with own kitchen
and bathroom. Rare off street parking
available. Wonderful location within
walking distance to town and campus.
SUNNYSIDE - R1 895 000 CENTRAL - R897 500
Web Ref No: 0000 622 209
Web Ref No: 0000 620 288
CENTRAL - R395 000 AND R350 000
Web Ref No: 0000 621 061
Web Ref No: 0000 433 078
Sole Mandate
Ideal Location
Brilliant student investment!
Peppergrove Mall, African Street, Grahamstown. Tel: 046 636 1388 offi ce@sirg.co.za
www.sothebysrealty.co.za
Each Offi ce is Independently Owned and Operated
School kids enjoy The Carnival
of the Animals
ANDILE NAYIKA
16 UNITS
SOLD
Sole Mandate
SELLING FAST
This new development is located in the
best part of Grahamstown! Each unit
offers: Fitted kitchen with granite tops,
fridge freezer, oven, hob and washer/dryer.
Open plan living area. 2 bedrooms and
1 bathroom.
The Rhodes Pianists and Chamber Orchestra collaborated
to present a fun-filled orchestra experience – The
Carnival of the Animals – for junior level learners from
different schools of Grahamstown.
On Wednesday, learners and educators from Kingswood
Prep, Graeme Junior, St Andrew’s Prep, Victoria Girls’ Primary
and Good Shepherd filled the Beethoven Room to capacity
to witness this narrative, fun musical experience. The Good
Shepherd learners was granted free entrance while the others
paid R10 each.
This was an initiative started by a group of music students
early this year to raise funds for the Rhodes Music department
to purchase a new piano. Each item was played in accordance
to classical lecturer, Gwyneth Lloyd’s witty narration of the
animals different funny characters. The introduction depicted
the grand opening of the carnival with sounds that almost produce
the real noise of live creatures.
With the use of violins, the clucking and pecking of hens
and roosters were depicted, while the stubbornness of a wild
donkey was portrayed with rapid passages on the pianos. The
characteristics of 14 animals were depicted as learners and
teachers were glued and almost hypnotised by the melody.
“The love and joy of music in the piece is accessible to the
younger ones and it allows them to hear the animals in the
music and also get to see the real instruments,” said senior
lecture at the department Catherine Foxcroft.
According to pianist and organiser, Theresa Dwyer they
have raised an amount of R4 460 and with a continuation of the
fundraising, they hope to reach R10 000 by next year.
The history of The Carnival
of the Animals
The Carnival of the Animals was composed by late French Romantic
composer, conducter, organist and pianist, Camille Saint-Saens
(1835-1921) while on vacation in 1886 for a private performance
by a chamber ensemble (two pianos and 11 other instruments),
and was played only once for his friends. However in 1921, in his
last will and testament, he allowed the piece to be published.
Today he is more remembered for this piece than for his other
compositions. The Carnival of the Animals is a 14-part work that
contains delightful musical portraits of various animals and alternates
with other pieces to an entertaining effect.
SILVER OAKS
R596 000
Large refurbished one
bedroom flat on the middle
floor. Close to town and gown.
Call Marion on 083 244 6409 or Andrea on 079 284 6265
Postnet Suite 7 1st Floor Eskom Building
Private Bag X1672 Tel/Fax: 046 636 2636
110 High Street
Grahamstown info@ginn-properties.co.za
Grahamstown
This fantastic investment
opportunity offers you
everything! The layout and
security arrangements all indicate
that a great deal of thought has
gone into the design! It offers
comfortable living in a secure
development!
Kingswood Mews is accessed
from Roberts Street and has
Caldecott Street on its northern
boundary.
Please visit our website at
www.kingswoodmews.co.za
WESTHILL - POA
Dual Mandate
Classic English Manor
This spacious and elegant home, set in a
beautiful garden with a circular driveway,
is for the discerning buyer.
Please visit www.15durbanstreet.co.za
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
RESIDENTIAL - R1 895 000
Web Ref No: 0000 622 464
Dual Mandate
North facing sunny family home with the
right address to St Andrews and DSG.
Immaculate fl at with own entrance for additional
income.
OATLANDS NORTH - R750 000
Web Ref No: 0000 615 688
Sole Mandate
A MUST SEE!
2 bedroom unit in secure complex. Enclosed
garden area.
PLOT AND PLAN.
In the JOZA, Extention 4 area.
For only R 424 000
Please call Mzoli Luzipo
078 527 5465
FOR SALE
Takeaway Business in
Beaufort Street.
Contact us for details
Offi ce: 046 636 1388
propshop@telkomsa.net
+28a Hill Street (Cnr Hill & Beaufort St)
g 046 636 1174 • Fax: 046 636 1186
Jeff 082 940 1418
Steve Birt
083 656 8810
African Street, 1 room available in 3 b/r flat in secure
block (mature female student).
R2 100/m
Campbell Street
2 bedroom house R4 000/m
1 bedroom flat R2 000/m
2011 DIGSLIST AVAILABLE
E-mail us, ring us, or come see us at our office
Visit
www.grocotts.co.za
Mzoli Luzipo
078 527 5465

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 15 October 2010
GRAHAMSTOWN
OFFICE 046 622 2778
FAX 046 622 7877
EMAIL grahamstown@pamgolding.co.za
RIEBEECK EAST R100 000
Bedrooms 0 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GT352193
PEACEFUL PLOT
Country charm and city convenience –
only 40km from Grahamstown – makes this
the perfect place to live and raise children.
Peaceful, safe and idyllic.
KINGSWOOD R895 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1027597
MILES STREET
With a little imagination this property could
be the perfect starter home for a young
couple. Solidly built home with spacious
rooms, and a fl at to subsidise your bond.
KINGSWOOD R695 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1004608
START HERE
Situated on a level plot, this plot-and-plan
starter home is the ideal place to make your
dreams come true. Call me to view the plan.
SUNNYSIDE R2.38 MILLION
Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 4 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1005852
CUL-DE-SAC
Ideal for a large family, this beautifully
renovated and secure family home with
modern fi nishes is situated in a quiet area.
www.pamgolding.co.za/grahamstown
Designed by www.creativesonclick.com | 082 454 8242
CLOSE TO MARY WATERS R595 000
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1002264
FAMILY HOME
This large and modern home awaits
your personal touch. Your children can
easily walk to school and play safely in this
quiet neighbourhood.
Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889
Debi Brody 083 656 4697
OATLANDS R3.425 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1019702
GRACIOUS VICTORIAN
This beautifully renovated Victorian home
with gleaming wooden fl oors, sparkling
chandeliers, fi replaces and a landscaped
garden is in leafy Oatlands Road.
Homefinder
OUT OF TOWN R4.6 MILLION
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1002195
COUNTRY ESTATE
A magnifi cent family home on the outskirts
of town set on one hectare, which includes
a small dam. This is a very secure property
with development potential.
OATLANDS R2.1 MILLION
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC10288711
POSITION
Prime position in Oatlands Road – this home
is close to St Andrew’s College, and has high
ceilings, wooden fl oors, Victorian fi replaces
and a veranda. It awaits the ideal family.
OATLANDS R3.925 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009036
TRANQUIL SETTING
This home with extra-large bedrooms and
living areas overlooks a park-like garden,
which includes a lovely pool and lapa. A fl at
and studio are also on the property.
OATLANDS R1.695 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1032564
ON LARGE GROUNDS
This home in a quiet street close to
St Andrew’s College features a modern
revamped kitchen. The large grounds are
perfect for a gorgeous garden or to expand.
Contact ooba today. Call us on 0860 00 66 22.
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WESTHILL R3.2 MILLION
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1022819
LARGE GROUNDS TO EXTEND
With sweeping views of Rhodes and the
1820 Settlers Monument, this family home
on a double plot includes a two-bedroom fl at
for extra income.
SUNNYSIDE R1.45 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1025535
RENOVATED COTTAGE
This tastefully renovated cottage has beautiful
wooden fl oors and shutter windows. The openplan
kitchen, with dining area, and sunny TV/
family room lead out onto a wooden deck.
RENTAL Adrian Frost 083 556 7481 | Roxy Pugh 079 066 3716
HOUSES:
3 bedrooms R6 500
3 bedrooms R6 800
RIEBEECK EAST R430 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1002825
CUTE COTTAGE
Beautifully renovated cottage nestled in this
peaceful hamlet only 40km from Grahamstown
and surrounded by game farms. This is a perfect
lock-up-and-go or retirement cottage.
SUNNYSIDE R645 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1017603
CLOSE TO CAMPUS
Don’t miss this brilliant investment
opportunity in a quiet cul-de-sac a few
hundred metres from campus. Only six units
in the complex – four are already sold.
FLATS:
2 bedrooms R5 000
ROOMS:
1 bedroom R2 500
ALICEDALE R325 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 298005
QUAINT COTTAGE
Cosy three-bedroom cottage only a few
minutes’ walk from the Bushman Sands Hotel
and Golf Course. Experience the wonder of the
Eastern Cape bushveld in this tranquil village.
RHINI R245 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1033013
EXTENSION 9
This newly renovated starter home – with
fenced garden, hot water geyser and prepaid
electricity meter – offers two bedrooms,
a bathroom and living room/kitchen.
1 bedroom R1 870
1 bedroom R1 870
AVAILABLE 2011:
5 bedrooms R9 000
ALICEDALE R75 000
Bedrooms 0 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1006186
BUSHMAN SANDS GOLF ESTATE
Not far from Grahamstown and PE, this is the
ideal weekend getaway spot – spend time
relaxing at the pool or playing a round on
the Gary Player signature golf course.
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1001053
FAMILY HOME
Looking for a low maintenance home? This
is it – a large home with entertainment area
and lovely fi nishes. It also offers a twobedroom
and bachelor fl at for extra income.
WESTHILL R4.5 MILLION
Bedrooms 6-8 | Bathrooms 3 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1029631
THE ROOKERY
Steeped in history and old-world charm, this
magnifi cent property is private and secluded.
Close to DSG and SAC with upmarket guest
house potential.
Cary Clark 074 618 8747 Cary Clark 074 618 8747 Cary Clark 074 618 8747 Cary Clark 074 618 8747 Kim Webber 082 523 8277
OATLANDS NORTH R1.995 MILLION
SUNNYSIDE R720 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1028001
LOW MAINTENANCE
This neat and tidy apartment – just minutes
from Rhodes University campus – is a good
investment property or starter home for a
young couple
Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889
Debi Brody 083 656 4697 Debi Brody 083 656 4697 Debi Brody 083 656 4697
Daphné Timm 082 809 4283 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283
5 bedrooms R9 900
5 bedrooms R10 000
5 bedrooms R10 720
6 bedrooms R10 800
SUPERBRANDS IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK.
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classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 8. Motoring 9. Legals
1. PERSONAL
Birthday Greeting
GUESS WHO’S 30
Love from Ma, Aunts,
family and friends.
Death
THOZAMILE MBELENI
Born: 28/07/1947
Died: 09/10/2010
Service will be held at Lesley
Hewson Methodist Church
(Joza) at 10am. Sadly missed
by his family, children and
grandchildren. May your soul
rest in peace Ntlane
WALLACE - Helen Esmé (nee
Kent), of Grahamstown, born
in “Gwelo”, mother of Matthew,
mother-in-law of Eileen, wife to
Clyde for 60 years and mother
to Camilla, passed away sadly
and unexpectedly in Greenacres
Hospital, Port Elizabeth, on 1
October 2010, aged 81 years.
Rest in peace, Mom, with lots of
love always, from Matthew and
Eileen in Scotland.
WALLACE - Helen Esmé (nee
Kent), aged 81 years. Passed
away peacefully on 1 October
2010. Clyde’s beloved wife,
companion and helpmate for 60
years. Loving mother of Matthew
and Camilla and grandmother
of Nicola and Alexandra. Deeply
mourned. Your memories will
linger forever.
WALLACE, Helen Esmé (nee
Kent), aged 81 years. Passed
away peacefully on 1 October
2010. Devoted mother of daughter,
Camilla and grandmother of
Nicola and Alexandra. You will always
be remembered with much
love in our hearts. You were an
inspiration and role model to us.
Thank you for all the laughs, stories,
special and precious times
shared. Life will be quiet without
you. Miss you Mom and Gran.
Funeral
NASH, Marjorie Diane (Dee)
passed away peacefully on 1
October, after a long illness.
Lovingly remembered by her
children Andrew, Jane and
Paul, daughter-in-law Linda and
grandchildren. Memorial service
to be held at St Andrew’s College
Chapel, Grahamstown on
Friday 22 October at 11am.
To advertise on this
page contact
Sivuyile on
046 622 7222
Passed away 08/10/10
Funeral held: Town Hall
Date: 17/10/10
Time: 10am
Sadly missed by his family.
Health & Beauty
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Sports, Spinal &
General Practice
Med aids accepted
Mark Anderson
BSc(Hons)
079 381 4466
046 603 2314
STOCK UP FOR
THE JOURNEY
BIODEGRADABLE:
*Soap - Body Wash
* Shampoo - Conditioner
TRAIL SNACKS:
*Nuts - Dried Fruit
* Seeds - Energy Bars
Peppergrove Mall
Phone/Fax: 046 636 1496
In Memoriam
KIRKWOOD. In loving memory of
my only son Arnold who passed
away on the 15/10/09. Missing
you so much for the little things
you said and did and taught me.
Will always be treasured even
the little chores you did at home
and that words “thank you” you
always said. God bless. Love
your mom Mavis.
THOBEKA VIRGINIA
PINI
3 years have passed since
God called you home. You
will always be missed by your
children and family.
Died: 12-10-2007
Memorial Service
Died: 10/10/2010
Date: 19/10/2010
Venue: Noluthando Hall
(Joza)
Time: 13h00
2. ANOUNCEMENTS
Notices
AA PROTEA GROUP. Antic Hall,
7.30pm Monday nights. 22 Albany
Road, next to New Apostolic Church.
Cell: John 071 984 1379. Wilfred
073 292 6057 and Antony 082
682 1234. If anyone, anywhere
reaches out for help we want the
hand of the AA to be there.
MAKANA
TOURISM
AGM
THURSDAY
28 OCTOBER 2010
17:30 for 18:00
AT MAKANA ROOM -
GRAHAM HOTEL
Guest Speaker :
Tony Lankester
All welcome
St George’s
Fair
St George’s Hall
Sat 6 November 2010
9H00 - 14h00
Enquiries:
Colleen Rippon
082 5733669
To all: B’nB, Transport,
Tavern Owners, Beadworkers,
Event Managers,
Tour Guides & Operators.
You are cordially invited to
a meeting
Date: 18/10/2010
Venue: Duna Library
Time: 5.30pm
Contact details:
Mrs J Matebese
084 298 9854/083 758 6996
THE RAPHAEL CENTRE (11
Donkin Street, Grahamstown)
would welcome donations of
wool and knitting needles for
use by our support group for
people living with HIV/Aids
Grahamstown
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Date: 19 October 2010
Time: 17h00
Place: Raglan Road
Multi-Purpose Centre
FAMSA Builds Relationships
Your support will be greatly
appreciated.
3. SALES AND SERVICE
Books & Stationery
MARANATHA
Booksellers & Stationers
37 High Street
Grahamstown
Tele/fax: 046 622 8029
SUPPLIERS OF:
Textbooks
Stationery
& Cleaning Material.
Driving Schools
(24 hrs)
Finance
Driving
School
Mike
082 430 9855
WIN A CORSA
BAKKIE!
DEBT! DEBT! DEBT!
Phone Shirley Robinson @ Alpha
Debt Counselling on
082 083 5709 or 046 622 8064.
101 High Street
(TTS offi ces)
ILB. Need a loan? Blacklisted
welcome. Contact Riaan on 046
622 3790.
Furniture
Buyers & Sellers
bentwoods
Select 2 nd Hand Furniture
Antiques & Collectables
2A Cawood Street
(Up the road from Village Green)
Tel: 046 622 5171
BIRITE
27 Bathurst Street
Telephone 622 2983
Buyers & Sellers of
• New and Secondhand
Furniture
The Knock Shop
Cottage Furniture
Antiques
2nd Hand Furniture
Furniture Removals
etc.
TEL: 622 3473
CELL: 072 399 1678
Gardening
GRASS CUTTING. Once-off
cuts, Refuse removal, Tree felling/Pruning,
Hedge trimmimg,
Painting and water tank installations.
082 696 6831/071
897 6569.
Home Maintenance
Classic Blinds
7 Beadle Street, Grahamstown
083 468 0887 046 622 3553
Offi ce Hours After Hours
For Professional and
Affordable Blinds
Venetian Blinds / Vertical Blinds
Grass & Bamboo Blinds
Repairs to Blinds
We render services in and
around Grahamstown/Port
Alfred/Kenton-on-Sea etc
For free quotations contact Bennie
ELECTRICAL installations and
wiring certifi cates. 082 679
4439.
FENCES
�DESIGN�BUILD
�REPAIR
THE
HANDIMAN
CALL BRIAN
082 954 5925
&
Cleaning
Services
Mobile Auto Valet Service
Carpets/Upholstery/Windows
Household/Offi ce Cleaning
Maid Service
046 636 1214 * 073 217 8258
•CARPET & UPHOLSTERY
•FLOOR STRIPPING
& SEALING
•CAR VALET
FREE Deep-clean of mattresses
with above
Friday, 15 October 2010
The Sunshine
Cleaning
Com pa ny
Cell: 082 820 5598
Tel: 046 622 3937
Personal Supervision
• Carpets • Upholstery
• Windows • Offi ce Valet
• Car Valet
• Maid service - su per vised
Commercial and Domestic
FOR THE
WATERPROOFING
of all Cement
Reservoirs and
Troughs and Earth
Dams.
Guaranteed Solutions
Please contact
Doug 083 267 8016
Email:
doug@wilcote.co.za
for a quotation or
assistance
We cover all areas
The Professional
Solution
Jewellery
70 High Street
Grahamstown
Tel/Fax 046 622 3115
Services Offered
• Engraving
• Watch & Jewellery
Repairs
Miscellaneous Sales
TOPSOIL R280 per bakkie
load - delivered. Phone
082 857 8166/7.
Pets
FAIRBAIRN
KENNELS
& CATTERY
Tel: 046 622 3527
Cell: 082 552 3829
For Well Cared-for,
Happy Pets

classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 8. Motoring 9. Legals
SPCA
Tel: 046 622 3233, 072 191 2173
Emergency: 079 037 3466
ANIMALS FOUND
• Black Labrador found at the Army Base,
suffering from Billary, now well.
• Several donkeys found on the outskirts
and in town.
• 1 white cow found wandering in George
Street.
• Africanus white with a dark spot on head,
poor condition.
ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION
• Lucy, female Boerboel, spayed about 3
years old, lovely dog.
• X Wire Haired Terrier, named Scaffi e and
her female companion a blue eyed Border
Collie Tippy both looking for loving homes
or home.
• Another Lucy Boerboel, 1 year old, good
and healthy, nice natured dog.
• Small black and tan dog found and never
claimed.
• Small JR, white and tan, found at the
SPCA premises, having been tossed over
the wall, delightful dog.
• 4 Beautiful X breed puppies, vaccinated,
plump and healthy, now ready for loving
homes.
• Penny as ginger/grey female, Mango
spay black and white
• Pirate balck and white male, Strips Tabby
male, Red tabby found and never claimed.
Black female cat, all cats are in good
health and are just waiting for a new home.
Thank you to the new owners for adopting
our 2 black Labrador X, the small black
puppy looks like a miniature bear, the male
Boerboel X. Thank you to KwikSpar for cat
and dog food, Rhodes Athletics Club for
dog and cat food and R600, terrifi c. Lauren
Bryan - donkey food, Rhodes Archery Club
- a massive amount of dog and cat food,
our appreciation and thanks to you all. It
looks like winter again, we are need of
blankets to keep eyeryone warm.
Security
East Cape
Access Systems
“For all your access control
and vehicle security needs”
Electic gates, burglar bars,
pallisade fencing, VESAapproved
car alarms/
immobilisers/gearlocks
Call 046 622 5668 or visit
us in Anglo-African Street
for a free quotation
Swimming Pools
EAST CAPE POOLS
For everything your pool needs.
• Construction and
Fibre-glassing - Design your
own pool.
• Pre-moulded fi bre-glass
moulds - 24 to choose from.
• Repairs - Re-fi bre-glass and
re-paint your old pool.
• Pool maintenance contracts.
• Pumps, fi lters, heaters, pool
covers, etc.
All materials are SABS approved.
Emile 073 321 9944
www.grocotts.co.za
We manufacture the
widest range
of quality affordable
fiberglass swimming &
splash pool shells and
offer installation
throughout the Eastern
Cape.
DIY KITS AVAILABLE
046 624 2128 /
082 719 5285
Philip or Melinda Smit
www.hitecpools.co.za
SIYAZAMA
Swimming Pool Services
for all your pool problems.
We will solve them for you.
Please contact:
L S. May 073 8682 389
A. Siyazi 071 0178 811
Highly recommended
by satisfi ed clients
SPARROW POOLS
For All Your Swimming Pool
Requirements!
Brendon Bessinger
076 647 9545
4 Hill St, Grahamstown
Tel: 046 622 4320
7 My Pond Hotel, Port Alfred
Tel: 046 624 8618
Transport
SECOND TO NONE
Moving house.
Transport local and
nationwide. Contact
046-648 2977 or
082 833 0245
4. EMPLOYMENT
Employment Offered
GAME Reserve seeks experienced
Assistant General Manager.
Irregular hours including
weekends. Fax CV to 046 622
4808.
Office Assistant/
Bookkeeper
Mornings only
A property and rental
business requires the
services of a mature office
assistant/bookkeeper,who
is good with people, to
work mornings only.
The successful applicant
needs to be familiar with
the following
1. Microsoft Office
2. Pastel Payroll
3. Pastel Accounting
Please fax or email
application and Curriculum
Vitae to the following
Fax Number
Fax: 086 694 8580
Closing Date: 31 October
2010-10-04
MICRO LOAN
FINANCE CONSULTANT
The candidate must have
previous financial
experience. Book keeping
will be to
his/her advantage.
Further, the candidate must
have matric and be
computer literate. A
computer certificate will be
very good. The candidate
must speak English and
Xhosa fluently and Afrikaans
is an extra. Please note that
a referable contact is a must.
The candidates can send
their CV’s by E-mail:
neilj@imaginet.co.za
Port Alfred Security
Company seeks
technicians and armed
response officers.
Contact Ilana on
046-624 3708. CV’s
can be faxed to:
046-624 1538 or
emailed to:
reception@multisecurity.
co.za.
Are you passionate about the
role of a
teacher
in the holistic education of
our youth?
If your answer is ‘yes’, then apply
to
VICTORIA GIRLS’ HIGH
SCHOOL
GRAHAMSTOWN,
one of the Top 100 Sunday Times
schools,
an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Circle of Excellence school, and
2008 recipient of the PetroSA
HomeGrown Award for the
South African Educational
Institution of the Year.
We have three SGB teaching
posts (for 2011) to meet the
growing demands
of our programme. Applicants
must be qualified to teach Gr 8-
12, and must ideally offer one or
a combination of the following
subjects: English Home
Language, Technology,
Mathematics, Computer
Applications Technology,
Afrikaans. However, other
passionate teachers with proven
sports coaching abilities are
welcome to apply.
Kindly submit a detailed CV and
covering letter to
The Principal, Victoria Girls’ High
School, Grahamstown, 6140.
Closing date: 28 October 2010.
5. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Offered
ALL facilities available in
serviced rooms. Phone 046
622 4464. HELEN WALLACE
ESTATE AGENCY.
www.grocotts.co.za
Accommodation
Wanted
TWO bedroom cottage or fl at
(preferably with small garden)
wanted by mother and (adult)
son. Secure and within easy
walking distance of upper High
Street. 1 January 2011 or earlier.
Reply to ACCOM at Grocott’s.
To Let
COTTAGES AVAILABLE in open
space with beautiful surroundings.
8km from Grahamstown
City Centre. Immediate occupation.
Preferably mature student.
Contact 083 273 5173.
SPACIOUS one bedroom fl at
with showerroom, kitchenette,
lounge with fi replace and off
street parking available 2011.
Suit single, mature non smoker.
Phone 046 622 8524.
TWO bedroom fl at to let. Brand
new. Very close to Rhodes.
Available 1 Dec. R4 600pm.
Call 083 265 9811.
TWO Bedroom fl at with kitchen,
lounge, bathroom, built-in cupboards.
Safe off-street parking.
Near shops. R3 200 per month.
Call John 082 320 2926.
8. MOTORING
Motoring Sales
1991 Gypsey Caravette 5 for
sale. R25 000 neg. To view
phone 082 612 6931.
R130 080
R114 980
To advertise
in this space
contact
Sivuyile
046 622 7222
Motoring Services
PARKHILL
MOTORS
YOUR VOLKSIE SPECIALISTS
046 622 2978
082 730 1527
083 760 0576
MIKE & GRANT
REPAIR & SERVICE
ALL MAKES OF CARS
9. LEGALS
ESTATE LATE
In the estate of the late MU-
RIEL AMY MARDON, Identity
No 270921 0051 086 of 18
TROLLOPE STREET, GRAHAMS-
TOWN, 6140
Registration No 5338/2009
The Second and Final Liquidation
and Distribution Account in
the above estate will lie open for
inspection at the Offi ce of the
Master of the High Court, Eastern
Cape Division, at Grahamstown
for a period of 21 days
from date of publication hereof.
LAWRENCE MARDON
9 RENNIE ROAD
GRAHAMSTOWN
6140
ESTATE LATE
In the estate of the late: DORA
JOAN LENNOX of 2A Hayton
Complex, Grahamstown,
Identity Number: 460106 0012
086, date of birth: 06 January
1946, who died on 14 March
2009 and executor CRAIG
ANDRE DU TOIT
Estate No: 1401/2009
Notice is hereby given that the
First and Final Liquidation and
Distribution Account in the
abovementioned estate will lie
for inspection at the offi ce of the
Master of the Supreme Court,
Grahamstown and the Magistrate’s
Court, Grahamstown
for a period of 21 (twenty one)
days from date of publication
hereof.
NOLTE SMIT ATTORNEYS
Attorneys for Executor
42 Beaufort Street
Grahamstown
Tel: 046 622 7209
Ref: S AMM/SW/LEN2/0001
Want to read the
Grocott’s Mail
in your comfy couch
at home?
Contact Anna-marie
for a subscription on
046 622 7222
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Friday, 15 October 2010
ESTATE LATE
In the estate of the late:
WITISE EDWARD MAYOLI
Identity number:
621212 5924 089
Date of death:
2010-09-29
Marital status:
Married in community of property
to LULAMA GLORIA MAYOLI,
ID: 670729 0510 084
Last address:
36 Hlalani Location, Grahamstown,
6140
Estate number: 3743/2010
All persons having claims
against the above estate are
hereby called upon to fi le their
claims with the under-mentioned
within 30 days from the
date of the publication hereof.
LEON KEYTER
PO Box 720
Grahamstown
6140
Tel: 046 622 9401
Fax: 046 622 9402
Christmas
supplement
A FULL COLOUR
8-page
supplement will
be publised on
Tuesday
14/12/ 2010
Deadline for
advertising is
24 November
Contact: Mike,
Ronél or Sivuyile
on 046-622 7222
SA RED CROSS
SOCIETY
Grahamstown Local
Committee
We hire out
wheelchairs, crutches,
toilet equipment

22 MOTORING NEWS
Lively music behind
the wheel
STAFF REPORTER
Research has shown
that people take more
time to perform mental
tasks to loud music, but listening
to certain music at the
correct volume can promote
alertness and prevent fatigue
while driving.
This is according to BP and
the Stay Alert, Stay Alive campaign
as part of their on-going
commitment to make our roads
safer by educating motorists
about which music is best to
listen to while behind wheel.
Many single vehicle collisions
(such as colliding with a tree)
on South African roads are as a
result of drivers being fatigued,
but listening to the ‘right’ music
can keep drivers alert and keep
fatigue at bay during long road
trips, says Noma Mazibuko of
Strategic Communications.
Glenda Zvenyika of BP
says, “We are a nation of music
lovers, but many motorists
take music to the extreme
while driving, not realising that
loud music can impair concentration
and reaction times.”
She refers to a Canadian study
where volunteers carried out
tasks while listening to levels
of noise varying from 53 decibels
(equivalent to an office
environment) to 95 decibels
(noise generated by an oil rig).
“Researchers found reactions
to be significantly decreased
at higher noise levels for both
physical and mental work,”
she says.
At 95 decibels, reaction
times to tasks that involve
decision making plummeted
by 20%. Earlier research by
the RAC Foundation, a British
motoring organisation, found
drivers were twice as likely to
skip a red light while listening
to music. “Drivers are at
even greater risk if they listen
to music with a pounding, repetitive
beat rather than more
vocally rhythmic tunes,” says
THINK you can’t afford to service your out
of warranty Volkswagen?
Market Square Volkswagen is offering our valued Volkswagen drivers a
15% discount on Parts and Labour plus a Free Health Check.
Think about it, this is a great deal!
Service with us and maintain your re-sale value.
Terms and conditions apply, vehicle must have:
*A Full Service History. *Less than 165 000km.
*Be Out of Warranty.
Cnr Bertram Street,
Grahamstown, 6140
Tel: 046 622 2302
Part of the Kelston Motor Group
Zvenyika. “It is important that
drivers choose their music
carefully, and ‘incorrect’ music
has been shown to have
negative affects on a driver
as opposed to those with singalong
lyrics,” she says.
Studies have shown that
if music is above 60 beats
per minute, the heart rate
speeds up and blood pressure
increases. Listening to
opera and classical music has
a tendency to soothe and may
cause fatigue. So lively, melodic
sing-along type music is the
best bet as the driver is apt to
be more alert.
DEMOS
THINK Again!
Valid until the end October 2010
Discount excludes oil
Market Square Volkswagen
Grahamstown
USED PASSENGER
2010 TOYOTA VERSO 160S R219 900 2009 HYUNDAI GETZ 1.4 R104 900
2009 VW CITI SPORT 1.4i R 81 900
2010 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0 D-4D
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C180 K BE
D CAB AUTO 4X4 R339 000 CLASSIC R274 900
2009 TOYOTA YARIS T3 SEDAN R134 900
2009 HYUNDAI GETZ 1.4 R104 900
2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN T3
BASE R134 000
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.3
PROFESSIONAL R142 500
2008 TOYOTA HILUX 2.5 D-4D
LOW R123 900
2008 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
4.2 D P / UP R259 900
2007 OPEL CORSA 1.8 R 84 900
2006 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 4.2D P/UP 9
SEATER GAMEVIEWER R229 900
AFTER HOURS NUMBERS
Charmaine King 082 496 9081
2009 VW POLO CLASSIC 1.6 T/LINE
SEDAN R129 900
2009 VW POLO 1.4I H/B T/LINE R129 900
2004 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 4.2D P/U
R179 900
Headman Ndwendwe
082 434 5310
Clint Roesstoff 079 746 5993
2008 TOYOTA QUANTUM 2.7P
14 SEATER R239 000
2005 VW POLO 1.6 H/B R 84 900
2005 TOYOTA RAV 4 180 R149 900
2010 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0
D-4D D.CAB AUTO 4X4
R339 000
2009 MERCEDES BENZ
C180K BE CLASSIC
25 OOOKM
R274 900
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sport News
GREAT EFFORT... Battle for the ball continues during the recent friendly soccer tournament
organised by a group of Rhodes University third year journalism students organised for residents
in Wards 7 and 8. Photo: Simone Armer
Laduma!
keziA SwAnepoel
The cry of vuvuzelas reverberated
through Ward 7 and 8 recently as youngsters
took part in a friendly soccer day.
The day was held as part of an initiative started
by a group of Rhodes University third year
journalism students to host a fun event for
the township youth. Teams were organised by
soccer enthusiasts living in Ward 7 and 8, with
a few players from the Assumption Sisters
Mission.
Players were split up into junior and senior
age groups and named their own teams.
Fans of famous teams were revealed by their
choice of names from team names such as
‘The Pirates’, ‘Bafana Bafana’ and ‘Ajax’. Two
games were played simultaneously, with each
team using one half of the field. Refereeing
the games were Thembalani File and Ahmed
Faraz Yusuf.
While the aspiring young soccer champions
played, members of the Muslim Student’s
Association, Adil Qudussi and Naeem Patel ran
Stephen penney
MANAGEMENT of the Eastern Provice Rugby
Academy opening in Port Elizabeth next year,
visited Grahamstown last week as they travel
the province to identify talented rugby players
for the academy.
Robert Kempson, the 2009 EP forwards
consultant, is the academy manager and visited
schools in Grahamstown to scout for talented
players.
Kempson said they will approach matric
pupils this year for the academy, which opens
its doors in January 2011. Kempson said the
academy players will be educated through
NMMU and at the same time will be groomed
as rugby players for the EP senior side.
While the senior side is currently doing
well, Kempson said the academy will make
sure individuals are kept in the province and
maintained in the system. Over 140 players
originally from the Eastern Cape are currently
playing in the Currie Cup first and premier divisions
so the academy aims to keep the players
in the province.
a soccer clinic from the second field. During
the day, many children and teenagers sat and
watched or played in the soccer clinic. Others
chatted to the journalism students and played
games with them. Many posed for pictures for
the photojournalists.
Andile Nyathi, a learner from Ward 7, commented
on the day: “It is a good idea because
everyone likes to play soccer and to have
fun on the weekend. Today I think everyone
had fun.” Siya, a player for ‘The Tigers,’ said:
“I love soccer so I play it every day. It is fun to
play against new people.”
By mid-day, the champions for the seniors
and juniors had been named. The junior final
was won by team Bafana Bafana who beat Ajax
3-0. Team A were the winners of the senior division,
beating Team C 5-1. The winning teams
each received a cake. Team A players received
t-shirts while Bafana Bafana team members
each received a book. All the soccer players
received a hotdog and juice at the end of the
gathering. Everyone played clean, fair games
and enjoyed themselves immensely.
TALENT SEARCH... Staff from
the Eastern Province Rugby
Acedemy visited Grahamstown
schools last week as they
search for talented youngsters
to start at the academy which
opens in January 2011. Seen
at Kingswood College from
left, are, Narine Loock (biokinetics
and fitness), Graham
Carlson, the director of sport
at Kingswood College, Claire
de la Harpe (from EP Kings)
and academy manager Robert
Kempson. Photo: Stephen Penney
EP Rugby Academy scouts
province for talent
The various Grahamstown schools visited
were: Kingswood College, Mary Waters,
Graeme College, PJ Olivier and St Andrew’s
College. While Kempson met with the various
rugby coaches at the schools, he said there
are a large number of talented players in Grahamstown
as well as in the Eastern Cape. The
academy will enroll two players per position,
but Kempson said it will be an ongoing search
and if someone is overlooked this year, plans
will be made to enroll them.
While Kempson has seen a number of
school players in action late in the season, he
will be aided by the teachers and coaches at
the various schools.
He said the first players will move from
the academy through to the senior teams after
three years and then they plan to top the Currie
Cup premier division. The academy consists
of Kempson as the academy manager, Narine
Loock as the biokinetics and fitness manager,
Garth Wright, academy assistant manager and
the backline and kicking coach, Danie Gerber
(backline consultant) and Qondakele Sompondo,
the U19 coach.
GO FOR IT!... Nombulelo and Nemato players compete for the ball in the centre of the
field during the schools sports tournament organised by the Department of Social Development
at JD Dlepu Stadium over the weekend. Photo: Andile Nayika
Social development develops
schools with sports
Andile nAyikA
THE local Department of Social Development
engaged various schools in a one-day
sports tournament held at the JD Dlepu stadium
on Saturday. Nombulelo and Nathaniel
Nyaluza were put to the test against the Nemato
teams from Port Alfred and Kenton-on-
Sea in both soccer and netball. This initiative
was officially launched last year in Alexandria
as part of the department’s probation services,
with an intention to play a role in developing
the youth, especially those in conflict with
the law or at risk of being arrested. “We are
giving the youth a chance to play and have
fun because when they don’t involve themselves
in sports they will involve themselves
in bad habits. We are also showing them the
dangers that come with crime and we try to
bring hope to those who are still at school so
that they do not end up dropping out,” said
Mfundo Sipambo of the probation services at
the department.
Nombulelo 16-6 Nemato
Nombulelo wasted no time as they launched
attacks at the visitors from the early minutes
of the game. Brilliant passes from Nombulelo
saw them gradually penetrating into Nemato’s
half to score goals, courtesy of its powerful
attack force. Although Nemato displayed
great confidence, the home side walloped
them 16-6.
Nathaniel Nyaluza got a by against Alexandria
who had not arrived at the time.
Semi-finals
Nyaluza 18-14 Nemato
Nombulelo 26 -7 Alexandria
Third and fourth place
Nemato 12-2 Alexandria
Finals
Nombulelo 19-7 Nyaluza
It was a home derby as Nombulelo faced
Nyaluza in a sizzling finals of the tournament,
where Nombulelo took advantage of the
CheSley dAnielS
WILLOWS Cricket Club recently held their
AGM in Grahamstown to select their office
bearers for the 2010/2011 cricket season.
The club are competing in the Grahamstown
Cricket Board first league and their aim
is to win the league this season. There are also
a number of players representing the Eastern
Province rural side and a member of the club
was selected for the South African Rural team
last season.
Dennis Stuurman was re-elected as President
of the Club, with Jannie Coltman as the
Vice-President, Clinton Gill the Treasurer and
shaky Nyaluza defence from the early stages
to score 19 goals to Nyaluza’s reply of seven
goals. Victors, Nombulelo lifted their second
trophy in only two months.
Soccer
Semi-finals
Nemato 2-0 Nombulelo
In the early minutes, the two sides posed attempts
at each other but unfortunately they
all proved fruitless however minutes before
halftime the scoreboard was opened when
Nemato netted one in. Early in the second
half, Nombulelo missed their chance when
the ball was headed towards goals only for
the Nombulelo goalie to save. Good long passes
from Nemato saw them posing numerous
threats at the home side. From lack of communication
between the Nombulelo defence
and the goalie, Nemato took advantage and
capitalised, bringing the final score to 2-0.
Nyaluza 0-1 Kenton-on-Sea
Third and fourth place
Nyaluza 0-1 Nombulelo
Finals
Nemato 4-2 Kenton-on-Sea
The finals saw a coastal battle between
Nemato and Kenton on Sea, who had both
kicked the home teams out of the tournament.
As early as the first minute Kenton
scored an opener. This was followed by a long
range shot from Nemato that almost tricked
their opponents’ goalie as he failed to handle
the ball but it was later cleared. Deep into the
half, from a corner kick the Kowie boys’ attempt
at goal went margins above the posts.
In the early stages of the second half Nemato
turned the tables as they scored one in, making
it 2-1. After a sloppy Kenton defence, Nemato
took advantage but the shot in went
straight into the keeper’s hands. A minute
later, a penalty was awarded to Nemato who
netted their equaliser. This was followed by
two consecutive goals from them in the dying
minutes, stealing the game from Kenton.
Meet the execs of Willows Club...
Chesley Daniels as the Secretary/Public Relations
Officer. The additional executive members
are: Gerald Bloem, Leon Coetzee, Gary
Frazer, Thomas Haywood, Percival Brooks,
Jonathan Walton and Zenephan May. Leon Coetzee
and Thomas Haywood will be the team
managers, while Melville Daniels will captain
the side and Lucius Jordaan is the Vice Captain.
Willows will practice from Monday to
Wednesday at Rhodes and on Thursday at
Kingswood College.
Chesley Daniels is an independent citizen
journalist for Grocott’s Mail

24
15 OctOber 2010
Nombulelo takes home the trophy
Staff RepoRteR
The curtain came down
on the Grahamstown
High Schools League
with a flourish as Nombulelo
Secondary School and Kutliso
Daniels met in the finals
at Rhodes University’s
King Field.
Both teams overcame
strong challenges as Nombulelo
dispatched Mary Waters,
TEM Mrwetyana and
Velile High on the way to the
top while Kutliso Daniels saw
off Ntsika, Velile, and Mary
Waters.
All teams were in high
spirits throughout the tournament,
having received new
Adidas kits and Mitre match
balls from Rhodes Sport,
courtesy of the Lotto final – so
the stakes were very high this
time around.
The final kicked off with
referee of the day Andrew
Lowndes fully in charge of
proceedings. Nombulelo went
into the final as the favourites
and didn’t disappoint as they
made their intentions clear
within the first ten minutes
of the match, bombarding
Kutliso’s goal area from all
angles.
Khutliso’s defence finally
gave in about 25 minutes from
kickoff when Lelethu Makile
was set through by Malibongwe
Makonika’s pass to get one
on one with the keeper – a
simple chip over the keeper
was enough to put Nombulelo
into a lead.
The score line was 1–0 to
Nombulelo at halftime.
CheSley DanielS
MAKANA Sona Cricket Club
narrowly defeated Salem by
two wickets in a Grahamstown
Cricket Board 1st League fixture
match played at Salem
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HIGHLY SPRUNG... Nombulelo, in black, faced Kutliso Daniels in the Grahamstown High Schools tournament final, with Nombulelo
winning the final 2-0. Photo: Stephen Penney
The second half started
slowly with Nombulelo toying
around with their opponents
and completely dominating
the match – Kutilso seemed
content with keeping the
scoreline to a respectable 1–0
to Nombulelo. However, that
was not to be, as the main
culprit Lelethu Makile followed
on a rebound after the
goalkeeper from Kutliso failed
to deal with a shot and Mak-
Makana Sona narrowly
beats Salem
on Saturday.
Salem batted first and were
bowled out for 140 due to some
disciplined bowling and fielding
by the Grahamstown side.
Seamers Haya and Stamper
bowled good line and lengths
and troubled the Salem batsmen
by picking up three wickets
apiece. Makana Sona batted
second and got off to a good
start with Mtunzi Antoni leading
from the front with some
aggressive batting. Antoni was
also the top scorer for his side
with a well played 48 runs.
He was well supported by
Haya with a patient 38 runs.
Makana lost wickets at regular
intervals and in the end struggled
but managed to reached
the target with eight wickets
down. Makana Sona will now
meet Willows Cricket Club in
a derby match on Sunday at
Albany Sports Club.
Chesley Daniels is an independent
citizen journalist for
Grocott’s Mail
ile tapped into an empty net
to make the final score 2–0 to
Nombulelo.
At the prize giving ceremony
that followed the final,
various awards were handed
out:
Player of the Tournament
Akhona Nquma (Nombulelo)
Player of the Season
Malibongwe Makonika (Nombulelo)
Top Goal Scorer of the
anDile nayika
LoCAL U17 football league matches were
staged at JD Dlepu stadium last Saturday.
Shining Stars were still trying to find their
niche when they faced Chelsea on B field.
An eighth minute shot from Chelsea was
brilliantly saved by the Stars goalie. Ten minutes
later, Chelsea went one goal ahead of
Stars who were lacking ball control. But just
before halftime, Stars penetrated through the
right flank to shoot from range and scored a
Tournament Lelethu Makile
(Nombulelo)
Top Goal Scorer of the Season
Lelethu Makile (Nombulelo)
Most Disciplined School of
the Season Kutliso Daniels
Winners of the Tournament
Nombulelo
Winners of the Season
Khutliso Daniels
For his goal scoring brilliance,
Lelethu Makile was
invited to trials with Bidvest
Wits in Johannesburg.
He played for Bidvest Wits
reserve team in the Engen
U19 tournament during his
trials and managed to score
one of the goals that stood as
contenders for goals of the
tournament.
If all goes well Makile may
take his boots to Johannesburg
to play for Bidvest Wits
reserves in 2011.
BLUE MOVE... Shining Stars were up against Chelsea in an U17 local football league encounter
at the JD Dlephu stadium on Saturday, where they lost 3-1 to Chelsea. Photo: Andile Nayika
Junior Soccer league kicks on
spectacular goal, levelling the score. In the
second half Stars were forced to defend as
Chelsea kept on attacking until they netted two
more goals, sealing the game by 3-1. In another
match Mighty Chiefs faced City Angels where
Chiefs collected all three points as they walloped
Angels 4-0.
Young Killers, who have changed their
name to Mwasa, got a bye from Cameroon’s
absence while Lingelihle drew 1-1 with Love
and Peace. More games will be played this
weekend.
CheSley DanielS
***
EP rural side
to face
Midlands
THE Eastern Province (EP)
rural team will open their
season against Eastern
Province Midlands in the
South African Rural Cricket
Association (Sarca) fixture
encounter at Manley Flats
Cricket Ground on Saturday.
The EP side will play seven
games during this season of
the Sarca Competition with
five home games and two
away games. The top five
teams in each regional section
of the competition will
qualify for the national Sarca
week in February 2011 in
Nelspruit.
The team’s selection
was based on the performances
of the players during
the three league games
they have played so far in
the Grahamstown Cricket
Board (GCB) 1st league
competition.
Kingswood and St Andrews
colleges, which also
compete in the GCB 1st
league were not eligible for
selection as they are playing
in the schools’ league. The
EP rural side is hoping to get
off to a good start this season
and do well again. During
last year’s Sarca National
Week they finished third.
Andrew Marshall, Convenor
of selectors for the EP
side said: “Actually, It was
very difficult to select the
team because a lot of players
are scoring runs and taking
wickets in the league, but it’s
just good for our cricket in
general as this shows that it
is in a healthy state. We will
work on a squad system that
will be rotated and players
will have to perform to stay
on the side, I want to make
it clear that no place in the
team is guaranteed and
players have to work hard to
make the team.”
The EP team is as follows:
Mtunzi Antoni (Makana
Sona), Brandon Handley
(Cuylerville), Andrew Bowker
(Southwell – Captain)
Kevin Bennett (Southwell),
Steven Cornall (Cuylerville),
Eldrique Gouws (Willows),
Brent Emslie (Cuylerville
– Wicket-keeper), Melville
Daniels (Willows), Dough
Nupen (Rhodes Rhodents),
John Tarr (Southwell)
Asi Budaza (Makana Sona),
Lucius Jordaan (Willows -
12th man), Andrew Marshall
(Manley Flats – Manager)
and Gareth Von Hoeslin
(Coach)
Chesley Daniels is an independent
citizen journalist
for Grocott’s Mail