Today we give you the third edition of the new Grocott’s Mail newspaper FREE ON FRIDAYS and we’d love to know what you think of it! Inside is an A4 sheet with some questions on it. Return it completed by midday on 1 February 2018 to our labelled collection boxes at BUCO (46 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown or Albany Road, Port Alfred), Pick n Pay or SPAR (Grahamstown or Port Alfred branches) and stand a chance of winning some great prizes. (Terms and conditions apply). Details inside!

Grocott’s Mail readers have been our strongest support-ers and critics since the paper first hit the streets as a free advertising sheet on 11 May 1870. The oldest independent newspaper in South Africa returns to our readers for free, crossing the town’s divides to reach an estimated reader-ship of more than 12 000 people all over Grahamstown, as well as in Kenton, Bathurst, Port Alfred, Riebeeck East and Alicedale.

We’re still bringing you the information that matters to

you most and a place for our town’s diverse residents to share news and views. We’re committed to providing in-formative journalism along with useful information, fun and educational activities and fantastic gievaways.

Our flagship Friday print edition is just part of the picture. For daily updated news, visit our lively interactive website www.grocotts.co.za and find us on Facebook, Twitter, You-Tube and Instagram.HOW WILL I GET MY GROCOTT’S MAIL?If you’ve been a subscriber, we’ll continue to deliver Gro-cott’s Mail to your postbox. You’ll also be able to pick up a copy at outlets across town.WHEN WILL I GET GROCOTT’S MAIL?Every Friday. For queries Whatsapp 076 733 1770 or call 046 603 7111 during office hours.

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED GLAZIER AND GLASS CUTTER? EXPERIENCE IN AUTO GLASS AS WELL??. IF SO, WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR CV AT PG GLASS BY 2 FEBRUARY 2018.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

26 January 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 03

2 500km in an old Tazz Pg12

MEC Qoboshiyane visits Ntsika Pg3

FREE Grocott’s Mail – tell us what you think!

PRE-OWNED

GRAHAMSTOWN 046 622 3914 STEVEN 078 113 3497 TANYA 071 158 0461

2017 H100 2.6 Bakkie with Canopy R239 900.00 2016 Hyundai Accent 1.6 Motion R199 900.00 2016 Hyundai Grand i10 1.25 Fluid R164 900.00 2016 Hyundai i10 1.1 Fluid Manual R124 900.00 2016 Hyundai ix35 2.0 Executive R319 900.00 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 Exec Manual R194 900.00 2011 Kia Sportage 2.0 Petrol Auto R199,900.00 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.3 Professional R109 900.00

Get a FREE iPadwith selected new vehicles

*T&Cs apply *While stocks last

SHOWTIMEN THE CITY

Roddy Fox captured this extraordinary image of the storm in Grahamstown last Thursday night (18 January). More storm photos by other residents on our Facebook album at bit.ly/GrocStorm. Read the week’s rainfall figures and the lowdown on water restrictions on page 11. Photo: Roddy Fox

PORT ALFRED 046 624 4131 • 88 Albany Road, Port AlfredGRAHAMSTOWN 046 622 9938 • 12C Dundas Street, GHT

www.trellidor.co.za • www.trellidor.mobi

FOR WINDOW AND DOOR SECURITY,GIVE US A CALL

PORT ALFRED 046 624 4131 • 88 Albany Road, Port AlfredGRAHAMSTOWN 046 622 9938 • 12C Dundas Street, GHT

www.trellidor.co.za • www.trellidor.mobi

WE SECuRE DOORS AND WiNDOWS.ALL iT TAkES iS A PHONE CALL.

GRAHAMSTOWN 046 622 9938 •4 Hill Street, GHTPORT ALFRED 046 624 4131 • 88 Albany Road, Port Alfred

www.trellidor.co.za • www.trellidor.mobi

EmErgEncy numbErs

• Ambulance 10177• Aids Helpline 0800 012322• AA Rescue 0800 111997• Medical Rescue 0800 033007• GHT Child Welfare 046 636 1355• Electricity 046 603 6036 A/H 046 603 6000• Eskom 086 014 00014• Fire Brigade 046 622 4444• Ght Police Station 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 046 602 5000• Day Hospital 046 622 3033• Fort England 046 602 2300• Legal Aid SA 046 622 9350• Locksmith (Sean Butterworth) 082 556 9975 or 046 622 4592• Guardmed 073 065 6660

2 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018

FRIDAY26JanuaryThunderstorms. Wind moderate easterly.Temperature: Min 19°C Max 30°C Tides: Low 03:55 17:24 High 10:54 23:35 SATURDAYCloudy. Wind light southerly.Temperature: Min 14°C Max 21°C Tides:Low 05:47 18:51 High 12:19

SUNDAYRain. Wind moderate ESE.Temperature: Min 14°C Max 22°C Tides:Low 07:09 19:54 High 01:03 13:28

MONDAYSunny. Wind moderate easterly.Temperature: Min 15°C Max 30°C Tides:Low 08:09 20:44 High 02:06 14:24

TUESDAYPartly cloudy. Wind light SW.Temperature: Min 18°C Max 32°C Tides:Low 08:59 21:28 High 02:56 15:13

WEDNESDAYRain. Wind light SSE.Temperature: Min 18°C Max 24°CTides:Low 09:45 22:09 High 03:41 15:58

THURSDAYPartly cloudy. Wind moderate easterly.Temperature: Min 17°C Max 28°CTides:Low 10:29 22:48 High 04:23 16:40

FRIDAYPartly cloudy. Wind light WSW. Temperature: Min 20°C Max 33°CTides:Low 11:10 23:24 High 05:03 17:20

Temperatures and tides were correct at the time of going to press

WEATHER AND TIDES

0466036300WEATHER&TIDES

WE OFFER• 24hr Monitoring• Alarm Installations• Services and repairs to all makes of alarm systems• Armed Response• Guards• Access control (gate automation, intercoms and cameras)• Electric Fencing

Securing Kenton on Sea/Bushman's River/Cannon Rocks/

Boknes Areas

For advice or a free quote contact André Wille

Tel: 046 636 1667

Securing the city for over

25 years

RESPONSES THIS WEEK IN GRAHAMSTOWNHousebreak ins: 1Arrests: 1 – stolen property

Alarm Systems• An alarm system, preferably connected to an armed response company, can act as an effective deterrent. • In the rural environment a siren/alarm on the roof that can be heard over a long distance and that can be activated by means of a switch/panic button in the house, is recommended. • A few switches/panic buttons in different rooms of the house should preferably be installed. • An alarm must also have the capability to warn the occupants of any intrusion into the house. • Examples of alarm systems:Mechanical and/or electrical (purchased types) Improvised systems, Threaded tins, Threaded pieces of iron, Gravel on window panes, pathways or around the home.

DRIVEN BY PEOPLEPOWERED BY TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY TIPS FROMANDREWILLE

A Public Works Programme team was in Fingo Village recently, fixing the potholes in Albert Street and cleaning the road and the stormwater drains. The workers work for eight days in the month and earn aroundt 699 a month. Programme supervisor Alfred Ngindana said, “The dumpsites are full and they have not been cleaned. That leads to the dirtiness of the community because people throw and throw away and no one is cleaning up. The municipality should clean the dumpsites," said Ngindana. Here Yalezwa Funani (left) fills potholes, and Nowongile Dyaloyi removes grass from the gutter in A Street. Photos: Lindani Donyeli

Grants from banksBy LINDANI DONYELISASSA staff were at BB Zondani Hall recently to hand out forms to grant beneficiaries, so they can receive their monthly payment through a bank of their choice. Various insti-tutions including FNB and Capitec were there. Ward 10 Committee members were also present to assist. "It is convenient and grants can be accessed from anywhere in the coun-try," said a Sassa staff member, who cautioned that the Agency does not cover the charges associated with holding a personal bank account.

Momsʼ reprieve inschool fees rulingSTAFF REPORTER

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) welcomed the landmark decision by the Su-

preme Court of Appeal (SCA) that will see relief for thousands of sin-gle parents in public schools. This is against a backdrop of the Western Cape High Court’s judgement that the South African Schools Act hold parents jointly liable for the payment of school fees.

The judgement from the Western Cape High Court was placing the bur-den on single parents who have sepa-rated or divorced from their partners. In cases where these partners did not contribute, it became very difficult for single parents to afford paying the school fees.

In a statement after the judgment, the Commission and this was wel-come news all around.

“It is critical that this declaratory order by the SCA that confirms that Section 40 (1) of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996, provides for

joint and several liabilities of par-ents,” the statement reads in part, “fee exemption applications can be processed in terms of the Act and the Regulations to enable single parents separated from their partners or di-vorced to have their applications as-sessed in relation to their own per-sonal circumstances not on combined income.”

“The CGE believes this will go a long way to alleviate the plight in particularly of women who are at most at the receiving end of this lack of support from separated or divorced partners. Underpinned by difficulty in accessing maintenance money which could be tedious and overbear-ing, the Commission believes this judgement will be a welcome relief for single parents if implemented ef-fectively.”

The commission asked the Depart-ment of Basic Education, Provincial Departments of Education, District Officials and School Principals to en-sure that the court judgement is im-

plemented as soon as possible.“This judgment will affirm the

rights of both male and female single parents in ensuring that they provide for the education of their children without having to seek assistance directly from their separated or di-vorced partners.”

“If this judgment is effectively im-plemented,” read the statement,“it will help restore the dignity of many women who are constantly asked about their partners’ whereabout in situations wherein they cannot afford to pay school fees.”

The Commission for Gender Equal-ity Act 39 of 1996 Section (11) 1 gives the Commission powers to monitor and evaluate policies and practices of organs of state at any lev-el, statutory bodies or functionaries, public bodies and authorities as well as private businesses, enterprises and institutions, in order to promote gender equality and may make any recommendations that the omission deems necessary.

Unlicensed vendorsSTAFF REPORTERLiquor traders who miss the 31 Janu-ary extended deadline may still re-new their liquor licences before the end of February, according to the Eastern Cape Liquor Board. 31 De-cember 2017 was the cut-off and those who missed the deadline were granted an extension to January with a 50% penalty. Now, a late renewal penalty of 100% would be charged, the Board said. The Board said that as per the Eastern Cape Liquor Act 10 of 2003, any liquor vendor who failed to renew their licence by 28 February would be deregistered. Should they wish to trade again, they must re-apply.

Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018 NEWS 3

Biltong and Dry Worsper kg

PRICES VALID - 3 - 5 NOVEMBER 2017 AT PICK N PAY PORT ALFRED & GRAHAMSTOWN ONLYwww.picknpay.co.za Customer Care 0800 11 22 88. Toll free landline only. Cellphone rates apply.

R159.99 R59.99 R17.99Mrs Balls Original or Peach

Chutney 470g each

R9.99 R29.99Spatchcock Chicken

per kg

R39.99Pork Leg or

Shoulder Roast per kgRegular Beef Mince

per kgCadbury Slabs

Assorted 80g each

Grahamstown

www.pickpay.co.za Customer Care 0800 11 22 55. Toll free landline only. Cellphone rates apply

Pick n Pay endeavours to meet the demand for these promotional items, but stocks are limited. Some stores may not stock some of these products. Please check availability. We strive to ensure all printed information is correct, but will not be liable for any print errors that may occur. Advertised prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Smart Shopper terms and conditions apply. Certain products are excluded from the Smart Shopper Programme, please see instore or go online for more details.

Prices valid 26 - 28 JANUARY 2018AT PICK N PAY GRAHAMSTOWN ONLY

each

Pork Braai Chops

R44.99per kg

Weetbix450g

R17.99each

PnP Sunflower Oil 2lt

R32.90each

Potatoes7kg pocket

R27.99

Pork ribs and loin chops

R69.99per kg

Prime Cut Bacon 1kg

R69.99per pack

movies@ the monument

26 JANUARY 201818:00 Beauty and the Beast

(2017) (Emma Watson) (PG V)

20:30 Grease (1978) (John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing) (PG)

Tickets at www.webtickets.co.za or at the door (R30 adults / R25 students & pensioners) Brought to you by the National Arts Festival and Grahamstown Foundation as part of the Creative City project.

WWW.MIKESDRIVINGSCHOOL.CO.ZA

ON THE ROAD...

...WITH MIKE

Consider Other Drivers• Don’t drive like you own the road. Drive like you own the car.• Don’t make assumptions about what other drivers are going to do. The only thing you can assume about another driver with a turn signal on is that they have a turn signal on. He/she might not be turning at all, and just forgot to turn it off.• Watch out for aggressive drivers, and try to stay out of their way. They are the cause of a lot of accidents – especially on freeways.• Never pull out in front of anyone or swerve into someone else’s lane.

For all your electronic requirements

73 High Street, Grahamstown • Tel. 046 622 7119

videotronicRadio & T V Services

WHAT WE DO?

• Vodacom Contracts and Upgrades

• Cellular Accessories

• Dstv Agents and Accredited Installers

• Access Control

• Matrix Tracking Systems

• TV Sales and Repairs

• HiFi and Portable Radios

• Home Theatre Sound Systems

• Verimark Agent

60GB dataR399PMx2430GB 30GBData Price Plan Data Night Plan

20GB DATAR249PMx2410GB 10GBData Price Plan Data Night Plan

40GB DATAR349PMx2420GB 20GBData Price Plan Data Night Plan

MECcelebratesNtsika’ssuccess

By SUE MACLENNAN

“We cultivate a fu-ture that is in your own hands,”

Mlibo Qoboshiyane told pupils at Ntsika Secondary School just under a week into the new school year.

The MEC for Rural Develop-ment and Agrarian Reform led a high-powered delegation to the school which in five years has improved from a Matric pass rate of 29% to 85% and is among the top five schools in the Sarah Baartman District.

The group included several senior officials from various provincial departments de-ployed by Education MEC Mandla Makapula for the 2018 School Readiness moni-toring and support campaign.

Aphelele Jezi, the Sarah Baartman District’s top learn-er from a historically disad-vantaged institution (HDI), received special recognition during the special school as-sembly on Monday.

“We do this pilgrimage every year,” Qoboshiyane told Grocott’s Mail in an interview

during a break in the morn-ing’s proceedings. “We’re here to pick up challenges that the schools face, such as teacher shortages, and handle them quickly on the spot.

“For example, there’s a teacher who wasn’t paid for four months and someone is dealing with that as we speak. Teacher vacancies have been brought to the attention of the District Circuit Manager. We cannot afford to have learners without teacher when posts are funded.

“As Government, we’re here at Ntsika to acknowledge their achievement and encourage learners to take education seriously.” Education Depart-ment officials and Makana councillors were among those at a meeting where Ntsika SGB chairperson Dalindyebo Zani provided some insight into the school’s extraordinary rise.

“We have a fully functional SGB,” Zani said. “Our parents are involved in the school and we have transformed the school’s culture to one where

everyone takes responsibil-ity for themselves. Everyone knows they have a part to play for the good of all.”

In the next leg of the School Readiness campaign, the pro-vincial portfolio committee on Education is due to visit schools in the Grahamstown Circuit Management Cen-tre (CMC). Today Nathaniel Nyaluza and Khutliso Daniels Secondary Schools and DD Siwisa and CM Vellem Primary Schools will receive visits from the Portfolio Committee ac-companied by Grahamstown CMC head Raymond Ndabeni and other education depart-ment officials.

Qoboshiyane led the dele-gation that walked out of the ANC’s Eastern Cape elective conference in East London last year. Grocott’s Mail asked how the rift had affected provincial governance.

“We are mature,” Qoboshi-yane said. “Those deployed in government understand the role of the ANC. If you are ap-pointed in Government you must fulfil your mandate.

Movies at the Monument – tonightSTAFF REPORTERHaving seen the delight and enthusiasm with which Gra-hamstown folk have greeted Cinema under the Stars over the past three years, the Na-tional Arts Festival has part-nered with the Grahamstown Foundation in a new Creative City Project – Movies at the Monument.

Classic films, children’s fare, musicals, comedies, rom-coms and more are being screened in the Olive Schreiner Hall most Friday nights. There are two screenings each night – a family friendly option at 6pm and a grown-ups’ film starting

at 8.30pm. Popcorn, sweets, soft drinks, wine and beer are on sale.

The programme for the next few weeks includes Beauty and the Beast and Grease (26 January), Moana and Walk the Line (2 February), Wonder Woman and Trainspotting (9 February).

Bookings can be made on-line at www.webtickets.co.za or you can purchase tickets at the door from 5pm on Friday af-ternoons. Tickets are R30 for adults and R25 for children, students and pensioners.

And – don’t worry, Graham-stown – ‘Movies at the Monu-

ment’ has not replaced Cinema under the Stars! Watch out for the announcement of the next screening on Fiddlers’ Green scheduled for mid-February.

If you’d like weekly remind-ers of movie screenings, What-sapp us on 064 664 9697 and we’ll send you the line-up once a week. And you can keep up to date with what’s scheduled for the silver screen (inside and outside) on our Facebook page, Cinema Under the Stars Grahamstown, where you can also make suggestions of films you’d like to see screened.

For more info, call Akhona or Kate at 046 603 1103.

Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela has paid tribute to Dr Ramapolo Hugh Masekela who died this week after a courageous 10-year battle with prostate cancer. Bra Hugh, as he was affectionately known, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music by Rhodes University in 2015. With him on that occasion in this photograph ar Mabizela (left) and Rhodes University Chancellor Judge Lex Mpati. More at bit.ly/GrocMasekela. Photo supplied

4 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018

Chiefs or Sundowns on Saturday?

VOX POPS

Lindani Donyeli asked residents to put their money where the mouths were in the Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns PSL clash on Saturday.

NOMANDY MADIKIZELACWP

Sundowns 2-0 Kaizer Chiefs

NOMSO MDASELF-EMPLOYED

Draw

MELIKHAYA KUSE KITCHEN ATTENDANT

Kaizer Chiefs 2- Sundowns 1

XOLISEKA GWENTE UNEMPLOYED

Sundowns 2- 1 Kaizer Chiefs

MLUNGISI NGQOBOLOLO

CWP Sundowns 2- 1 Kaizer

Chiefs

LEGAL NOTICENotice is hereby given in terms of section 59(1) of the Makana By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Man-agement (2016) that Dajo Properties CC has applied to the Makana Municipality, in respect of Erf 8992, located at Chedder Road, Cradock Heights Grahamstown for the Subdivision.

The application will lay open for inspection at the Town Planning Department (“BAB Office”) in Joza, daily from 08:00 to 16:00 with Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8.

Anyone who has comments or objections to the applica-tion is invited, according to section 98,to do so in writing .The application is open for inspection during office hours with Ms Ncilata.

Closing date for objections is 26 February 2018.

In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Munic-ipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot write may approach Ms Ncilata to assist them to put their comments or objections in writing.

On behalf of:MS NOMTHANDAZO MAZWAIACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

ISAZISO SASEMTHETHWENIOku kukwazisa ukuba uMasipala wase Makana ufumene isicelo esenziwe ngokwecandelo 59(1) lase Makana,uMthetho kaMasipala loCwangciso lweMihlaba noLawulo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba (2016), ku Dajo Properties CC bafake isicelo kuMasipala wase Makana, ngokubhekiselele kwisiza esingunombolo 8992, e Chedder Road, Cradock Heights Grahamstown ngenxa ulwahlulo lomhlaba. Isicelo sikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe kwi-ofisi yocwangciso lwedolophu zase (“ofisi BAB”)Joza, yonke imihla ukusuka 08:00 ukuya 16:00 Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8.

Nabanina onezimvo okanye inkcaso yesicelo uyamenywa akwenze oko, ngokutsho kwecandelo 98, ngokubhala isicelo esikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe ngexesha lomsebenzi kuye uMs Ncilata.

Umhla wokuvalwa kokungeniswa kwezichaso yi 26 ka Februwarie 2018.

Ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo 21(4) loMthetho weNkqubo kaMasipala kuRhulumente weNgingqi, 2000 (uMthetho 32 ka-2000) abantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala bangeza ku Ms Ncilata ukubancedisa ukuze amagqabaza okanye izimvo zabo ngokubhala.

Endaweni ka:MS N MAZWAIOLIBAMBELA KAMASIPALA

LEGAL NOTICENotice is hereby given in terms of section 59(1) of the Makana By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Man-agement (2016) that Dajo Properties CC has applied to the Makana Municipality, in respect of Erf 8992, located at Chedder Road, Cradock Heights Grahamstown for the Subdivision.

The application will lay open for inspection at the Town Planning Department (“BAB Office”) in Joza, daily from 08:00 to 16:00 with Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8.

Anyone who has comments or objections to the applica-tion is invited, according to section 98,to do so in writing .The application is open for inspection during office hours with Ms Ncilata.

Closing date for objections is 26 February 2018.

In terms of Section 21(4) of the Local Government Munic-ipal system act, 2000 (act 32 of 2000) people who cannot write may approach Ms Ncilata to assist them to put their comments or objections in writing.

On behalf of:MS NOMTHANDAZO MAZWAIACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

ISAZISO SASEMTHETHWENIOku kukwazisa ukuba uMasipala wase Makana ufumene isicelo esenziwe ngokwecandelo 59(1) lase Makana,uMthetho kaMasipala loCwangciso lweMihlaba noLawulo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba (2016), ku Dajo Properties CC bafake isicelo kuMasipala wase Makana, ngokubhekiselele kwisiza esingunombolo 8992, e Chedder Road, Cradock Heights Grahamstown ngenxa ulwahlulo lomhlaba. Isicelo sikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe kwi-ofisi yocwangciso lwedolophu zase (“ofisi BAB”)Joza, yonke imihla ukusuka 08:00 ukuya 16:00 Ms N. Ncilata, 046 637 0424/8.

Nabanina onezimvo okanye inkcaso yesicelo uyamenywa akwenze oko, ngokutsho kwecandelo 98, ngokubhala isicelo esikwavulelekile ukuba sihlolwe ngexesha lomsebenzi kuye uMs Ncilata.

Umhla wokuvalwa kokungeniswa kwezichaso yi 26 ka Februwarie 2018.

Ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo 21(4) loMthetho weNkqubo kaMasipala kuRhulumente weNgingqi, 2000 (uMthetho 32 ka-2000) abantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala bangeza ku Ms Ncilata ukubancedisa ukuze amagqabaza okanye izimvo zabo ngokubhala.

Endaweni ka:MS N MAZWAIOLIBAMBELA KAMASIPALA

CONSULTATION PROCESS IN TERMS OFTHE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:PROTECTED AREAS ACT, 2003 (ACT 57 OF 2003)

The Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, the Honourable Sakhumzi Somyo, under Section 33(1)(a) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003), published an Intention to Declare the properties listed on the Schedule in Government Gazette Notice No. 3986 of 22 January 2018, on the following websites:

www.gpwonline.co.za : http://www.visiteasterncape.co.za/corporate/corporate-information/biodi-versity-conservation/

Members of the public are hereby invited to enquire and submit written representations on or objections to the proposed notice within the specified time frame (60 days) as published in the Government Gazette Notice; as follows:

Post: The Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, PO Box 11235, Southernwood, East London, 5213. Attention: Ms Malaika Koali-Lebona Hand-delivery: Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency - Head Office 17-25 Oxford Street, East London CBD, 5201Comments and queries may also be sent to via fax or email:Fax: 086 696 6896

Email: public.participation@ecpta.co.za

Starts Thursday 25th Jan 2018 Ends Saturday 3rd Jan 2018

Trading Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30 – 17:30 Fridays 7:00 - 17:30 Saturdays 7:30 - 13:30

CONNOCKS

SPECIALS

While Stocks Last 046 622 4412

Springbuck Wors

R 59.95 Per KG

Pork “Braai” Chops

R 69.95 Per KG Pork Sausage

R 49.95 Per KG

Crystal Clear New Filtered Water Tank

Special Price Fill Up your own Container for

R1 per litre OR

Buy Pre-bottled water 5L for R13.95 & 1.5L for R9.00

BUTCHERY

Pork Rashers 4 for

R 29.50

Chicken Leg Quarters R 33.95 Per KG

Feb

LIFEATTHESPCA

Mark Thomas

SPCA tip of the week

Make sure you have your ani-mal on a good diet that is right for it. Dogs are not vegan, and cats must have enough protein. Certain dog breeds need specialised food due to their size or activity levels. For more information on ani-mal dietary requirements and advice on where to purchase specialised foods, please visit or contact the Grahamstown SPCA and either of the two vets in town:• Ikhala Veterinary Practice on Strowan Road, Tel: 046 622 3261• Grahamstown Veterinary Practice on Fitzroy Street, Tel: 046 622 6743

Keep in touch with all the improvements and updates on your SPCA and our work in the community by following us on Facebook.

For more information, ad-vice or guidance, to report cruelty and or details on how you can donate to help us with the work we are doing in your community, please con-tact the Grahamstown SPCA on 046 622 3233 or e-mail us at spcaght@gmail.com.• Tips compiled in partnership

with Ikhala Vets.

Land and Property - let the experts answer

Who is the lawful owner of a house or piece of land?

How do you prove that you own a property?

What if someone else has the title deed to your property?

What if you and your family have occupied a property for many years, but have no title deed?

Law Clinic

RIGHTSWITH RULAC

Send these or other questions about land and property rights to editor@grocotts.co.za

The Law Clinic also

provides workshops on a wide range of topics to help people understand their rights at a number of venues which will be made known.

Follow us on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/grocotts/

Whatsapp us on076 733 1770

Send these or other questions to: editor@grocotts.co.za with RIGHTS WITH RULAC in the subject line or drop

them off at the Rhodes Law Clinic, 41 New Street with the words, RIGHTS WITH RULAC at the top.

Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018 NEWS 5

Alcohol Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18. Drink Responsibly.

MMNTHS3638

LOAD YOUR DISCOUNTS VIA THE APP OR KIOSKPRICES VALID 23 - 28 JANUARY 2018 AT PICK N PAY LIQUOR STORES ONLY Liquor not for sale on Sundays in George or Mossel Bay. Buy-aid cards not accepted at the following stores: Vanderhof, Northmead, Rosettenville, Elspark, Hoedspruit, Stanger, North Beach and Sharon Park. Promotional stocks are limited. Prices include VAT, where applicable. Smart Shopper terms and conditions apply. No traders. E&OE. Selected products may not be available at all stores. Visit www.picknpay.co.za, or call 0800 11 22 88. Cellphone rates apply.

R129SAVE R20

WAS R149

Three Ships Select Whisky 750ml

R119SAVE R16

WAS R135

Gordon’s London Dry Gin 750ml

R119SAVE R18

WAS R137

Klipdrift Export Brandy 750ml

R100SAVE R15

WAS R115

Count Pushkin Vodka 750ml

R159SAVE R23

WAS R182

Oudemeester VSOB Brandy 750ml

R199SAVE R30

WAS R229

Castle Lite24 x 330ml Cans or 24 x 340ml Non-returnable Bottles Per Case

MMNTHS3638_Liquor_10x8.indd 1 1/10/18 4:18 PM

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE

“Educating for Life”

2019 SCHOLARSHIPSLeading independent co-educational boarding and day school in

Grahamstown, Kingswood College is offering scholarships to pupils of exceptional ability and talent in academics, sport, music as well as

all-rounders who wish to enter the College in Grade 8 or Grade 10 in 2019.

ACADEMIC MUSIC SPORT

All scholarship applications need to be made by Friday 9 February 2018. Please visit www.kingswoodcollege.com/admissions for more

information.

Applications and enquiries can be addressed to:

The scholarship exam will be written on Friday, 23 February 2018 at Kingswood College, Grahamstown. Testing for Sporting and Music Scholarships

will also take place on the same day.

Celebrating 125 years in 2019

Mrs Kim Bristow Tel: 046 603 6600 Fax: 046 622 3084Kingswood College Email: scholarships@kingswoodcollege.comGrahamstown 6140 Website: www.kingswoodcollege.com

Stranger than fictionNEWTOWN...OLDEYES

NOMONDE OLIVE NGESI

Compliments of the Sea-son to the Newtown...Old Eyes Readers.

I had an amazing one my-self with members of my ex-tended family here with me.

We celebrated the wedding of a grandson; and the return from circumcision school of another.

The Department of Health's interventions have helped with families seemingly con-ducting procedures as expect-ed, and Ingcibi (surgeons) and all staff involved doing a good job. I have not heard of any circumcision-related deaths so far.

When my family returned to their different homes, I re-mained ‘home alone’ in some kind of retreat, switched to o peaceful mode, although I had to keep active to avoid bore-dom. I for example counted vehicles driving along the N2 to East London for the ANC celebrations.

I also dug into my store-room and found lots of left-over paint and wanted to fix my walls. I mixed black enam-el with white and produced grey - which reminded me of all the black and the whites we experience in our lives and tend to accept because we are aware of the fact that life is not a bed of roses.

This availed me time for re-flection and introspection. It is the greys that make us angry with God because we some-times question his presence in our lives and forget that he himself walked the com-plicated grey. Kindly read Luke 22:42; Mark 4:39-40 and Psalm 62:8.

"He is a wise and kind God. He declares, 'For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a fu-ture.' Jeremiah 29:11 One of my greysWhen the Guptas landed at the Waterkloof Army Base en route to Sun City to celebrate the wedding of one of their nieces – a lavish layout with an all-white staff in attend-ance – South Africa never dreamed she would be swim-ming in all sorts of scandals in 2018.The Honourable Dr Jacob

Zuma first would not accept responsibility, because he had nothing to do with aircraft that landed on Waterkloof Army Base; there were ministries designated to attend to all that stuff. And now?

Strange how I seem to have predicted in one of my articles entitled “What is politics?” that Cyril Ramophosa would retrieve South Africa from this quagmire.

Also reminds me of a book I read when I was doing Grade 7 in 1945: The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

Ali Baba hears the robbers planning to hide their loot - bags of gold - in a secret cave just below the tree in which he was hiding. They have to use a secret code, “Open Sesame”, and when they do the cave opened up and they can safely store their loot.

As soon as they leave Ali Baba uses the same code. Long story short, Ali Baba, who was a poor man, helps himself to the gold and becomes the rich-est man in his village.

But Ramophosa's finances are solid, he knows all the se-cret codes of his party and he also knows the ‘Forty Thieves’ - so he does not need to be an Ali Baba.

He just has to watch the Treasury and change the Cabi-net, starting with the present Minister of Finance who ap-pears to feature in the Corrup-tion Scandals of Eskom and was appointed by JayZee.

I have re-read Frank Chi-kane's book Eight days in Sep-tember and am comparing ex-President Thabo Mbeki's and JZ's responses when Mbeki was recalled.

What goes around comes around. I think he'd be wise to not read the State of the Na-tions address when it is due. Ramophosa is a real gentle-man and seems to be doing his best to save JZ from embar-rassment.

Read my next article end February. Am now assisting my Grade 5 granddaughter to cover her books - quite a task - and my poor 85-year-old back

STAFF REPORTERThe Department of Justice and Constitutional Develop-ment has published the Terms of Reference for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in the Govern-ment Gazette.

“In the terms of the refer-ence, the Commission must

investigate whether, to what extent and by whom at-tempts were made, through any form of inducement or for any gain whatsoever influence members of the National Executive, includ-ing Deputy Ministers, office bearers and directors of the boards of SOEs.

“In particular… the verac-ity of allegations that former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Mcebisi Jonas and Ms Mentor were offered Cabinet positions by the Gupta Fam-ily,” the publication stated.

Full terms: bit.ly/Groc-StateCapture

– SAnews.gov.za

Terms of reference for state capture inquiry released

6 MAKANAVOICES Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018

The source since 1870

CALL US - 046 603 7111/ 076 733 1770EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING AND ACCOUNTSAfrica Media Matrix building, Upper Prince Alfred StreetLetters: letters@grocotts.co.za What's On: community@grocotts.co.za.Online events: add yours at www.grocotts.co.za/event.

ADVERTISINGThabang Booi Thabang.Booi@ads.grocotts.co.za 046 603 7103

ACCOUNTSAnet Peters Anet.Peters@admin.grocotts.co.za, 046 603 7146

NEWSROOM AND PRODUCTION 046 603 7111Sue Maclennan, Editor, editor@grocotts.co.zaDonnay Oosthuizen, Senior Designer, donnay@grocotts.co.za Azlan Makalima, Online producer, azlan@grocotts.co.za Kathryn Cleary, Reporter, eliza.quincey1648@gmail.com Lindani Donyeli, Reporter, lindanidonyeli@gmail.com Sim Kyazze, Subeditor and writerSimon Pamphilon: Editorial support

Established 1870: South Africa's oldest independent newspaperVol. 148 No. 003

Printed by Times Media Printing Company - Tiso BlackstarGrocott’s Mail is published by the David Rabkin Project for Experiential Journalism, a company wholly owned by Rhodes University. The contents of this newspaper do not necessarily represent the views of either body.

Code of ConductGrocott’s Mail subscribes to the Press Council’s Code of Conduct, which obliges us to report the news truthfully, accurately and fairly (www.presscouncil.org.za). If you think we are not living up to this, your first step is to contact the Editor. If you are still dissatisfied, we encourage you to contact the Press Ombudsman at 011 484 3612/8 or pressombudsman@ombudsman.org.za

Best Independent Established Newspaper in SA (Media Development and Diversity Agency/Sanlam Award, 2012, 2013 and 2014)

Best independent established newspaper in SA

"So how come you’re giving away your Grocott’s Mail for free?" a Makana Municipality official asked the Editor this week in response to the recent transformation of your favourite weekly into a free newspaper. “Did you also get a bonus from the Guptas?”

That reference is important because yesterday, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development gazetted the terms of reference for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. The inquiry, whose announcement was made by President Jacob Zuma after more than a year’s delay, will be head by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who was himself handpicked by his boss, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in line with the recommendation of then Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.

The inquiry will last only about six months and is billed as the most consequential of all probes into the health of this country’s young democracy.

Among the terms of reference, Justice Zondo has been asked to probe whether former Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas was offered the job of his boss, Pravin Gordhan and a R600m signing bonus in exchange for channelling government business the way of the well-connected Gupta family.

The inquiry’s narrow focus on the past 10 or so years means that President Jacob Zuma’s name will be front-and-centre. As will be the names of close political associates and hand-picked men and women who have managed (some say mismanaged), state-owned enterprises like Eskom, Prasa, Transnet and SAA. All these SOEs have been embroiled in corruption scandals whose cost to the the taxpayer runs into billions of rands.

Unfortunately for the current Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the gazetted terms of reference are not be as broad as she might have liked. The good woman had earlier proposed that any inquiry must include the stealing of black land and mines by colonial types... which would have sent Zondo’s probe back in time to around 1500 AD.

Just as the State Capture inquiry is supposed to cleanse South Africa, so should the soulful sounds of Bra Hugh Masekela, the musical great who lost a long battle against prostate cancer on 23 January. Universally acknowledged as the best trumpeter, Masekela was also a fierce apartheid enemy, a proud African and musical innovator with few equals - past or present. He was also, oddly, a vociferous critic of the artificial hair extensions that women wear on top of their natural hair. We join all of South Africa and the world in mourning his passing. Thankfully, he will live forever through his extensive repertoire. As for a possible commission of inquiry into Grocott’s Mail's financial affairs, may the record show that neither management nor staff have received any bonuses from a Shebeen in Saxonwold... or even Somerset Heights!

New hope for SA

LETTERSto the Editor and COLUMNS

Have a news story or photograph?WhatsApp us on 076 733 1770

Yolande Delport sent this photo of the work a group of Riebeeck East residents are doing to beautify their town. ʼFirst was the school wall facing our main (and only!) street,ʼ writes Delport. ʼMany years ago i did a mural with the children and we painted our dreams in one of the 67-minute Madiba sessions. The pictures faded over the years and the neighbouring wall crumbled into a heap. As a mosaic artist, my head started seeing pieces of tiles, colour and murals. I knew it would be an enormous task, but when I presented the idea to members of our community to transfer the mural pics and mosaic them, they were all on board without the slightest hesitation. We started in May and the final installation took place on 28 December.ʼ

No resting on their laurels (or beds!) for this businessIt is so common to hear the public complaining about poor service from shops, so I feel when you get excellent service then give credit where credit is due .

I purchased a bed and mattress, a well respected make, from B&D Electronics. After nine months I noticed a slight problem with a spring.

On contacting the seller, expecting a long story, I stated the

problem. I was told, just bring it back and we will supply a new mattress. No excuses or side-stepping the problem. The mattress had a seven-year guarantee.

I appreciate the excellent service I received from this business: it was a pleasure to do business with them. Dennis Hutchinson

How is our municipality doing?At the end of this intro-

duction, you will find a link to a report evalu-

ating Makana Municipality's Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SD-BIP) for 2017/18 against the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for 2017- 2022. The report attempts to ascertain whether these documents meet the requirements for ef-fective and accountable stra-tegic planning that realistical-ly gives priority to the needs of Makana residents. Argu-ably, the SDBIP for 2017/18 aligns to the IDP for 2017-2022 through responding to the needs of the Makana com-munity identified in the IDP.

It is difficult to assess the SMART-ness of the set targets, because they are not time-bound and put their achiev-ability in doubt. The targets set in an operational plan are specific, measurable, achieva-ble, realistic and time-bound. The period given to all these targets is the entire 2017/18. It is not clear when will these targets be achieved within 2017/18.

The non-financial targets could have been achieved in months if they were imple-mented at the beginning of the new financial year. Some deliverables in the operation-al plan have functional areas for accountability purposes and others do not have them. There are budget allocations for each target; but there is no motivation for that particular allocation, making it difficult to prove why a particular tar-get is worth its budget.

The SDBIP further aims to address the municipality’s

challenges identified in the IDP. Even though the munici-pality restructured its develop-ment priorities, they need to highly prioritise good govern-ance, institutional develop-ment and public participation over all basic service delivery related developments, because a well-developed institution with improved governance re-sults in effective and efficient services.

The municipality’s com-mitment to waste manage-ment within its bounda-ries is necessary, because pollution negatively af-fects human health, ani-mals, vegetation, as well as soil, air, and water quality. The municipality needs to have updated enforceable bylaws to ensure adherence to this commitment.

The municipality aims to have signed performance agreements by senior and middle managers, and to de-velop individual Performance Management System (PMS) policy. It should prioritise the development of the PMS pol-icy, so that individual employ-ees can understand their an-nual performance evaluation process.

The individual PMS policy must clearly state measures for applying cor-rective action on staff who require expert support to im-prove and those who require professional disciplinary ac-tion for negligence or wilful

underperformance and sup-pressing the efforts of improv-ing municipal governance.

The municipality commits to revise its organogram by 30 June 2018. This is neces-sary, because it will affect annual staff performance and most importantly, delay the provision of urgent mu-nicipal services to its clients. Moreover, in the interest of improving service delivery, governance and account-ability to its residents, the municipality must adhere to its commitment to update the indigence register monthly. This will help to trace incon-sistencies on a monthly basis, verify and rectify the errors, so that they do not affect the quarterly registers submitted to Treasury for the Equitable Share transfer.

The municipality planned to collect 100 percent revenue on a quarterly basis in this finan-cial year. To ensure accurate billing and improved supervi-sion of meter readers, the rev-enue manager must continue take corrective action for in-adequate reading of meters for no valid reason to enhance the 100 percent collection revenue rate.

The municipality’s commit-ment to comply with section 102 of the MFMA in this fi-nancial year is a necessary step towards improving its govern-ance. As a recommendation, Makana Municipality must develop and implement conse-quence management processes to officials who fail to comply with section 102 of the MFMA.

Since the municipality ad-mits that its governance needs to be enhanced, it must be in

the interest of their clients. They must further follow rel-evant legislation, be effec-tive, efficient, transparent and accountable for the betterment of the people.

It is recommended that the land audit process to be done this year must not take the entire 2017/18 financial year, so that land for human settle-ments can be secured sooner and land can also be sold to in-terested parties for municipal revenue generation purposes. The land audit needs to be con-ducted by an individual with advanced skills in Geographic Information System (GIS). A fast-tracked land audit will also benefit the municipal-ity in effectively utilising the land for housing develop-ment, business development, to addressing commonage demarcation, grazing land, town planning and agricultur-al purposes.

The municipality plans to report quarterly on RDP housing development pro-jects. These reports must be easily accessible to the pub-lic through existing forms of communication. The revived Masiphathisane platform must also be used to improve public access to municipal in-formation, in the interests of cooperation between the mu-nicipality and its residents for the benefit of improved gov-ernance and municipal service provision.

Read more: Local Govern-ment SPE 2017 December.

• Lungile Penxa is a local goverment researcher at the

Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM)

ANALYSISLungile Penxa

Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018 7

8 9Grocott’s Mail 26JANUARY2018BACKTOSCHOOL2018 BACKTOSCHOOL2018

Starting at St. Andrew’s College as a new boy is exciting but it can also be rather overwhelming. This year, the decided to spend an extra day and a half on orientation and delay the commencement of lessons until Monday 22 January for the Grade 8 pupils. The orientation programme went beyond the basics of getting one’s iPad registered and learning how to read the timetable; and included learning about SAC tradition and culture; understanding the power of words and taking care how we use them, academics, neighbours, and community engagement. The boys also spent time in the chapel learning the school hymn and prayer; and the priest (Father David), talked to them about the Christian ethos and values. The boys also had sessions with their housemaster and matron where they discussed what was expected of them in Grade 8. Photos: Supplied

The DSG last week welcomed its Grade 8 pupils and some new Grade 9s, 10s and 11s to the school. The girls and their parents were introduced to the school by Housemistress, Kim Barker, after which they attended a service in the chapel led by Fr Rob Penrith. Shelley Frayne, the school Head, welcomed the new girls and wished them luck in their new adventure. The day was capped off with a cocktail party at which new parents mingled with one another and the teachers. On 17 January, the senior girls participated in an orientation programme organised to help them settle and be equipped with all they needed for the academic year that began the next day. Meanwhile, also on 17 January , the DSG Junior School was a hive of activity as Grade 4 pupil and new girls in the more senior grades also got their welcome. The girls and their parents started the day with a short service in the chapel, a welcome speech from Barbara Hibbert, the Junior School head, and some wise words from Frayne. Everyone then enjoyed tea before the orientation programme and a picnic lunch. Above is the Velebayi family.

The Basson family. The Charles family.

The Morris family.

Carla Oosthuizen is part of the Grade 000 class at Kingswood College.

Libonga Jojozi (Grade 1) and Nomahlubi Jojozi.

Harry Young (Grade 1) and mom Lisa-Joan.

Jack Shaw (Grade 1) with mom, Amy and dad, Gareth. Lumi Ndongeni (Grade 1) with mom, Luthando. Kensy Oosthuysen (Grade 1) with mom, Robyn, dad, Jacques and brother, Jesse.

Philip Venter is new to the Kingswood College Pre-Primary Family. Photos: Supplied

MUNICIPAL NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY RATES ACT 6 OF 2004

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE 3RD SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL

AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS

Kindly note that a Supplementary Valuation roll for the Mu-nicipality will be opened for inspection and objection from 5 February to 5 March, in compliance with Section 49, of the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004.

The Supplementary Valuation Roll will be available at the Finance Directorate in High Street and Makana Munici-pality’s Housing Department (corner Ncame and Mandela Street), during office hours Monday to Thursday (08h00 – 16h30) Friday (08h00 – 15h30) and on the Makana website (www.makana.gov.za)

MRS N. MAZWAYIACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

At Kingswood College’s first Chapel service of the year, new members of staff were inducted into the school who have joined us in various spheres of the College.

The student leaders of Kingswood College went off to Kaba Farm near Alexandria on 19 January for a two-day search for theories on leadership as well as building exercises that emphasise the principle of ’Servant Leadership’. The team also had fun with paint-ball and campfire discussions.

Name:..................................................................................................................

Contact No.:....................................................................................................

Complete this Sudoku correctly and drop it off at Grocott’s Mail in the box at reception

at AMM building, Upper Campus, and win a R50 meal voucher sponsored by

Revelations Coffee Shop.

8 3 7

5 9 1

1 7 2

4 3

2 1 9 8

7 9

5 6 4

7 3 9

1 6 5

Sudoku

GREAT FOOD AT REASONABLE

PRICES.

We are licenced/Free Wi-Fi

Find us in the PEPPERGROVE MALL046 636 2433

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10

11 12 13

14

15 16

17 18

19 20

21 22

23 24 25

26

27 28

29 30

T H A N D A B O O K E N D S

H R E N Y E I

U L T R A S P E A R M I N T

M W F H N G G C

B U O Y L O C I Y A H O O

S R E R G Z S M

U N K E M P T H A S H

P S M A T T A E

P A W N S L A P G A T

F J R D T N G H

L O O S E S H A M T R U E

A G N W N A I R

S I G H T R E A D S T E Y N

K E I E P V E

S E R V A N T S A S C E N T

Crossword Solution for last week JDE 117

Compiled by George Euvrard.

ACROSS1 Hint that in pub you tip nothing (8)5 Cooking? So heat pan (6)10 “It’s a long way, Ms” say those carting cabbages to market (7)11 String up regular cadres in sheds (7)12 Enter new return for an example (5)13 Aesop, for instance, is grounded in hopefulness, right? (9) 14 They took over: and then it sails off (12)18 Push free newspaper announcement (5,7)21 Yes, a time to greet back Islamic leader (9)23 Pass the pitiful, close to Tongaat (5)24 Old and simple - make it clear (7)25 Submit bucket first to colourful Arch (7)26 Clothing accessory for Piet in? Out! (6)27 Meant to be home-nursed (8)

DOWN1 Baby in cooler tracksuit at last (6)2 Annoyed, and darken dangerously (6)3 Lifts energy tax in the middle of juggling roles (9)4 Gutting to see broken male bodies rising (14)6 Key quality to sodium-beryllium nucleus (5)7 Thinnest secretary overwhelmed by extraordinary stress (8)8 Obscure a first back-street abortion? Sure (8)9 Domestic left one unknown alien with her performing actress (8,6)15 Suggested retail cost will lean on publicity freeze (4,5)16 A quiet mother - or father - is clear (8)17 Plant fruit beyond the river (3,5)19 Turkey sounded left out of spat (6)20 Put away top sketch drawn (6)22 Ring postgrad on road from Middle Eastern country (5)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9

10 11

12 13

14 15

16 17

18

19 20

21 22 23

24 25

26 27

JDEThe Original South African

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

JDE 118

10 ARTSLIFE Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018

Friday 26 JanuaryHISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING5:30pm at the Albany Club in High Street. Anne Irwin will be the speaker and her topic is “Horses in the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902”.

REDDITS POETRY6pm at Cafe D’Vine, 31 New Street. If you haven’t yet experienced a Reddits night, why not come along and see what you’ve been missing? You will made very welcome. Read/perform your own work or a favourite by someone else, or just relax with aglass of wine, a coffee or a snack in a lovely central venue. Entry is free. Contact Harry Owen heo@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday 28 JanuaryBACK TO SCHOOL SERVICE9:30am at Commem Methodist Church (next to Birch’s). The back 2 School Service will be held in an Ecumenical Service where Anglicans and Methodist will be worshiping together! With a desire that children go to school with hope, dignity and reason to smile, play and have confidence. We hope to collect sanitary towels for every girl child we can reach so that they don’t miss a single day of school. Together we can make a difference in someone’s life. We humbly ask you to please donate a pack or two in one of the Churches, Cathedral or Commem.

STUDENTSʼ EMPOWERING SERVICE 10:30am at Noluthando Hall (Joza Location). There will be motivational speakers- for matric learners who failed in 2017. There will be talk about Bursary options and graduates will adopt a learner for mentorship. Contact Lizo Dyibishe on 073 850 6056 or email lizo.dyibishe@gmail.com

Monday 29 JanuaryFRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY LECTURE5:30pm at the Hill Street Library Hall. Tim Huisamen entitled, “Franz Kafka and his story ‘The Metamorphosis”.It is almost a century since the Czech writer, Franz Kafka, died in relative (and self inflicted) obscurity. Since then his reputation as a great modernist has grown almost exponentionally, as have the questions about the meaning and purport of his grotesque stories and novels which gave rise to the word “Kafkaesque” – a

nightmarish and insolluble situation. The talk will be an overview of Kafka’s work but with emphasis on his story, “The Metamorphosis”, in which Gregor Samsa awakes one morning to find that he had changed into a disgusting insect. Is this a sick joke, a metaphor for urban alienation or a more personal parabel?.All are welcome and entry is by donation in aid of the Friends of the Grahamstown Public Libraries. Contact Sue Rionda 046 603 7339

Wednesday 31 JanuaryEAST CAPE WATERCOLOUR ASSOCATION AGM9:30am at the Wesley Gardens Hall, Methodist Homes, Corner of Swallow and Starling Crescent, Greenshields Park, PE. The East Cape Watercolour Association will be holding their Annual GeneralMeeting. All interest parties welcome to attend. Contact Robyn on 072 256 7154 for further details.

Thursday 1 FebruaryU3A LECTURE10am at the Grahamstown Bowling Club. Speaker: Prof Gavin Keeton. Topic: Fake-economics. All welcome. Charge R5. Contact Malcolm Hacksley 046 636 1762.

Thursday 8 FebruaryROB CASKIE IN TOWN6:30pm at the Centenary Hall, St Andrew’s College. Rob Caskie will be visiting DSG and St Andrew’s College to give a talk on the Battle of Isandlwana to the public. Tickets: Adults R150, scholars and university students: R75. For tickets and further information contact Gary Frayne at g.frayne@sacschool.com

Saturday 10 February1820 SETTLERS ASSOCIATION TALK12pm at the Long Room, The Highlander. 12:00 (drinks);12:30 (talk);13:00 (lunch) . Speaker: Fleur Way-Jones. Topic: “Looking for the Princess: Hampton Court Gardens”. Cost: R66pp . RSVP to Pauline Henson 046 622 4814 p.henson@telkomsa.net or Fleur Way-Jones f.way-jones@am.org.za by Friday 9 February. All Welcome!

Bridge Results

63 High Street046 622 3241

Great Big G’town Weekcommunity@grocotts.co.za

For church Notices

and weekly events turn to page 14

Bridge 18 Jan 2018Table 21 Board Mitchell MovementNORTH/SOUTH  1=   Ern van Hille & Ilva Benyon                    59.92%  1=   Viv Botha & Jo Fitzhenry                         59.92%  3     Andrew Maffessanti & David Gain      58.33%  4     Jenny Emslie & Jen Holiday                     50.00%  5=   Pair 2                                                                44.44%  5=   Pair 5                                                                44.44%  7      Pair 6                                                                32.94%EAST/WEST  1=   Jenny Haswell & Val Buchner                59.13%  1=    Pat Shepherd & Maureen Clayton     59.13%  3     Gus Macdonald & Ian Macdonald         52.38%  4     Pauline Henson & Allon Poole                50.00%  5     Pair 13                                                              47.62%  6     Pair 11                                                              43.65%  7     Pair 8                                                                 38.10%

The winner for 19 January is Jenny Haswell.

MondaysGRAHAMSTOWN BRIDGE6:30pm at Grahamstown Bowling Club. Duplicate Bridge. Contact Mary Birt on 083 657 0067.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING7:30pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Learn Scottish Country Dancing in a friendly social setting. Beginners welcome. Contact Val Hodgson 046 622 2308

TuesdaysSENIORS BRIDGE AND TEA 2pm at Christ Church Speke Street. Come and boost your weekly bridge. Join our 10 to 20 cheerful, friendly players. Cost R10 per person per week. Contact Maureen 046 622 5215.

ThursdaysGRAHAMSTOWN BRIDGE CLUB1:30pm at Grahamstown Bowling Club. Duplicate Bridge. Contact Mary Birt 083 651 0067.

63 High Street046 622 3241

GrahamstownWeekly What’s Oncommunity@grocotts.co.za

For church notices turn to

page 14

My GardenWishing for a fence

1 Cromwell Street, Grahamstown

Tel: 046 622 6069

Trees •Pots •Compost/potting soil •Shrubs• Water features •Seedlings •Garden Ornaments • Fertilizers •Garden Furniture •Tea Garden

unnyside Garden Centre

Bashe holding one of her veggies

Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018 OUTSIDE 11

Park Rd 11.5mmTemps 16.5-33°C

CBD11.6mm

Sunnyside9.8mm

RAINFALL 18 - 24 JANUARY

Rivendell9mm

Grandmother of three Buyelwa Bashe is a keen gardener. She has had a garden since she arrived in Vukani, growing mielies, onions, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, spinach, and potatoes. What they produce are supplements which she says is an inadequate SASSA grant. Basheʼs garden is not fenced off and has been vandalised by roaming cattle. Her biggest wish is for a fence; and seeds.

Text and Photo: Lindani Donyeli

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS

DRAWING BRIDGES TO TOMORROW.

A simple drawing such as the design of a pedestrian bridge or a road can do so much to improve the lives of ordinary

South Africans and also contribute to the health of our economy.

Charles Raphadi is one of the many individuals who play an important role in developing our country’s infrastructure.

He is a Professional Engineering Technician with 13 years of experience and is part of the team working on the

Polokwane Eastern Ring Road project managed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL). He is an

assistant resident engineer from Leporogo Specialist Engineers and has been seconded to KBK Engineers, the

consulting firm supervising the project.

Civil engineering combines a variety of skills and expertise necessary to build infrastructure such as roads, bridges,

buildings, even energy and water facilities such as dams and power stations.

It is an exciting and rewarding profession which offers plenty of opportunities for both men and women to do

meaningful work.

At high school, the core subjects necessary for one to qualify as a civil engineer include: Mathematics, Physical Science,

English and Geography. At tertiary level, subjects such as Surveying, Geotechnology, Transportation, Construction

Management and Mechanics are central to the course of study.

If you’re interested in the exciting world of civil engineering, why not send us your application form and you could

qualify for a bursary to study civil engineering or any other discipline within the built environment.

For the application form and for more information on available opportunities, visit www.nra.co.za.

Reg. No. 3790342109421

www.sanral.co.za www.facebook.com/sanralza/ @sanral_za @sanral_za

Provincial water storage very lowSTAFF REPORTER

Parts of Eastern Cape are faced with acute water shortage as water storage

across the province dipped to 58.9%, according to a weekly report by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

The report says drought-like conditions are still affecting some parts of the province, es-

pecially Nelson Mandela Bay, the Chris Hani District and Amathole District.

“The current abnormal heat wave has increased evapora-tion rates and this is one of the reasons for the fall off in the storage capacity levels,” the DWS statement read, “Some dams such as Xilinxa at Am-athole District and Kouga in

Nelson Mandela District are sitting at 5.2% and 7.4% re-spectively while, Oxkraal dam in Sarah Baartman District is at 26.6%. Mlanga Dam in the OR Tambo District is at 6.5%.”

“The Department is current-ly facing serious challenges which include lack of rainfall, ageing and poor maintenance of infrastructure in some ar-

eas, water leaks, water pollu-tion, illegal water connections and heat waves, etc.”

The DWS said drought is a consequence of El Nino, a phenomenon that brings about dry conditions in parts of the country, and urged com-munities to adhere to the mu-nicipality restrictions in order to save water.

Makana Environews: Find it online!ENVIRONEWS TEAMThe restriction of 100 litres per person per day still ap-plies in the Makana Municipal area.

Our main supply dam is critically low and Grahams-town’s water security is under threat. Makana Municipality officially declared a state of disaster in May last year, due to dwindling dam levels.

How can 100 litres be enough for a person to cook with, drink and wash them-selves?

The Makana Environews team brings you an inven-tion by local scientist Richard Grant – Shower in a Bottle that uses just 5 litres of water. To find out how to make and use it, go to: bit.ly/GrocEnvi-ro20180126

As the 2018 academic year kicked off, Kingswood College Grade 8 students took part in an annual hike up Mountain Drive. The hike provided a wonderful opportunity for the learners to bond with one another and get to know the natural environment surrounding the school. The hike also included a clean up of the area, by collecting and disposing of rubbish along the way. Photo: Supplied

A festive season road trip provided several les-sons.

The first was that it is pos-sible to pack four large adults and their luggage into a late 90s 1300 Tazz and drive via Sutherland all the way to Cape Town and back.

Sure it was a little tight, the air-conditioner worked over-time and on some of the more challenging gradients I had to resort to third gear, but most of the way we could keep pretty close to the speed limit.

I’ve always thought of the speed limit as being the maxi-mum speed you are allowed to travel – but some drivers appear to think it’s the mini-mum.

They become visibly in-censed as they swoop down on my little Tazz gamely plod-ding along at a pedestrian 120km/h.

I watch them grow large in my rear-view mirror. They bounce up and down in their seats, arms flailing and road rage reddens their faces as they demand I drive off the road.

Fifteen to 20 years ago these Lewis Hamilton wan-nabes would be driving a me-tallic German car. Currently the speed-freaks prefer dou-ble-cab bakkies or SUVs.

National and provincial roads are generally quite good, except those around Grahamstown. The R350 from Bedford was the worst in

our 2 500km journey - almost as bad as the Port Alfred road. Why did the powers that be decide to resurface of the road from Grahamstown to Fort Beaufort when there are far worse roads in the region?

It seems standard practice to buy drinks and junk food at inter-city fuel stops, then throw cans, bottles and poly-styrene containers out the window while speeding past some old sod in a Tazz.

Almost all highway verges are nothing more than ex-tended rubbish dumps. Litter-ers should be fined or forced to spend an hour collecting trash before they proceed.

It’s even worse at rest-stops. Most have been set up under trees with tables, benches and a bin or two. But travellers seem to scatter their remain-ing garbage there and some-times defecate in the middle of the area.

The stops should be main-tained: the cost would be less than accidents caused by irri-table and tired drivers.

Who knows – well-rested motorists might act responsi-bly and avoid harassing driv-ers in more modest cars.

12 MOTORING Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018

In Store

Wheel Alignment R150We also specialise in shocks,

suspension and brakes.Free tyre warranty on all Continental Tyres

155/80R13 R420165/80R13 R465175/65R14 R480195/50R15 R555215/80R15 R1040

PARKHILL MOTORS

046 622 2978083 654 8778082 730 1527

We service and repair all makes of vehicles.

LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING ALL NEW STUDENTS AND THOSE RETURNING

FOR ANOTHER YEAR.

2 Cloncore Street behind the Knock Shop

12B Dundas Street • Grahamstown • Tel: (046) 636 1854

For all your vehicle requirements and advise

come visit us in store

AUTO CLINIC 24 HOURBreakdown Towing ServicesMechanical Repairs & Service

2 Jarvis Street Tel: 046 622 8238

Arnol: 082 809 3421 or 082 800 4517Warren: 078 115 9421

autoclinic@imaginet.co.za

Dealership name details:

Location / address details:

Contact number and personal details:

SETTLER CITY TOYOTA69 Beaufort Street046 622 7017

2 500km in an old Tazz

ON THE ROAD

Steven Lang

Iingcebiso zokugcina imoto yakho engumhlobo-mdala ikhuselekileNguNTOMBUVUYO NGAPHU

Umfundi weeMastazi kwiYunivesithi iRhodes, uBabalwa

Resha waphantse walahlekelwa yimoto yakhe ekukuphela kwayo kulo nyaka uphelileyo ngenxa yamasela eemoto awavula imoto yakhe engekho. UResha uthi wayeyishiye kwenye yeendawo zokumisa iimoto eRhodes imoto yakhe, wothuka xa efika kukho isitshixo esophukele elucwangweni lwayo. Wasinda ngokulambisa nanjengoko kwakucaca ukuba la masala akwazile ukungena ngaphakathi emotweni ze akhangela anokukweba. Ngethamsanqa, kwakungekho nto yaxabiso ngaphakathi emotweni. Bafumana nje izitshixo zendlu yakhe.

UResha uthi esi siganeko senzeka ngorhatya, ze wavuka yena ngentseni elandelayo waya kumakhenikhi wakhe, uSinethemba Mbongwana owamcebisa ukuba athenge izitshixo ezibizwa ngokuba zii-universal keys/isolex system ukuze akhusele imoto yakhe, ingavulwa nangubani. I-universal key sisitshixo esiqhelekileyo esihamba nesixhobo sentsimbi esincinci nesithi sifakwe elucangwenu lwemoto yakho. Esi sitshixo

sikhuseleke kakhulu kuba sona sifana sodwa futhi akululanga ukuba ubani aye kusisikisa. Ngokokutsho kukaMbongwana, akubilula ukuba amasela ayivule ngocingo okanye ngesinye isitshixo imoto yakho xa uyitshixa nge-universal key.

UMbongwana uthi amasela eemoto azigade nangakumbi iimoto ezingumhlobo-mdala kuba zisebeka lula zona. Ukwathi ezi moto zingatshixwa ngarimowuthi zebeka lula kuba ootsotsi bayakwazi ukusikisa izitshixo zazo.

“Ootsotsi ke bayakwazi nokusibeka kwisephu. Mhlawumbi ebeqhuba imoto yakho, asifake kwisephu ogqiba ayokusisikisa isitshixo esi sayo wena ube ungazi. Kulula ke ngoku ukuba imoto yakho inokwebiwa,” utshilo uMbongwana.

Utsho ecebisa ngelithi abantu mabazame ukufaka ii-alam okanye izixhobo zokukhangela umkhondo wemoto.

Uthi abo bangenamali yokuthenga ezi zixhobo, bangasebenzisa isitshixo sevili lokuqhuba (isteringi) okanye esegiya. Oku kunceda ukuba athi nokuba umntu seyiqhekezile emotweni yakho angakwazi ukuyiqhuba

UBabalwa Resha uhleli phezu kwemoto yakhe eyintanda, iNissan 1400. Le moto yayikade iziintsimbi ezahlukeneyo eziboqokileyo ze yakhandwa yangumqabaqaba ngutata wakhe ongumakhenikha, uSindisile Resha. Umfanekiso: Philasande Mfaba

kuba igiya le okanye isiteringi sitshixiwe. Enye into encedayo kukuba isitshixo segiya okanye esesiteringi sohlukile kwesocango lwemoto yakho. Loo nto yenza ukuba kubenzima ukuba imoto yakho yebiwe, nokuba umntu sele ekwazile ukusikisa isitshixo socango lwayo.

UMbongwana uthi ezinye zeempazamo abantu abazenzayo, nezibeka iimoto zabo emngciphekweni wokwebiwa kukuba umntu alibale ukuyitshixa imoto emva kokuba ephumile kuyo. Ukwathi abantu mabaqiniseke

ukuba iimoto zabo bazilalisa ezindaweni ezikhuselekileyo ezifana negaraji.

UGideon Wagener ongumphathi wevenkile ethengisa izixhobo zeemoto eRhini I-Autozone, uthi enye into encedayo kukufaka isixhobo esibizwa ngokuba yi-DIY alarm esinceda ukuba imoto yakho ikhale xa kukho umntu ozama ukuqhekeza kuyo okanye ozama ukuyeba. Uthi esi sixhobo ungakwazi ukuzifakela emotweni yakho, kodwa yena ucebisa ukuba uye kumakhenikhi akufakele sona.

13

Grocotts Mail

1. PERSONAL

26 January 2018

Classifieds1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 7. Motoring 8. Legals

Notices

Funeral

2. ANNOUNCEMENT

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, PROTEA GROUP. Drinking problem – get help from us! Meetings 7.30pm, Monday night at the Princess Alice Girl Guide Hall, African Street, opp BP Garage.

Come hurry to

Grocott’s Mail offices to place your Birth Notice for only

R10 per insert for 20 words

or less

Come hurry to

Grocott’s Mail offices to place your Death Notice for only

R10 per insert for 20 words

or less

Do you want to congratulate someone who just got engaged?

Grocott’s Mail is giving away

20 words or less for only

R10 per insert

Do you want to wish someone you know or a couple a happy

anniversary? Grocott’s Mail

is giving away 20 words or less for only R10 per insert

Are you looking for a domestic job or looking to employ

someone?Grocott’s Mail

is giving away 20 words or less for only R10

per insert.

Do you have a Community

Service Event coming up?

Grocott’s Mail is giving away 20 words

or less for only R10 per insert.

Are you looking for a lift or are you offering

a lift?

Grocott’s Mail is giving away

20 words or less for only

R10 per insert

Do you have any Textbooks

you want to buy/sell?

Grocott’s Mail is giving away 20 words

or less for only R10 per insert.

3. SALES & SERVICES

For all your Refrigeration Air Conditioning &

Electrical requirementsPLEASE CALL WILLIAM

083 427 4350William@reedselectrocool.co.za

Miscellaneous WantedCars and Bakkies wanted in any condition, old models welcome too. Please contact HIMAT ON 082 722 6183

Transport

Furnisher

Home Maintenance

2ND HAND HOUSE. High Street. Buyers & Sellers. Quality furniture, antiques, removals. 073 470 6105

4. EMPLOYMENTEmployment Wanted

I am Lungi and I am looking for a job. I am honest and I do not drink or smoke. I am saved and I am the child of God. Contact:0738576084

Call our mobile number

076 733 1770

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

Wednesday @ 4pm

046-603 7111www.grocotts.co.za

In Memoriam

PetsFAIRBAIRN KENNELS

& CATTERYCell: 082 552 3829 Cell: 046 622 3527

For Well Cared-for, Happy Pets

I am a matured lady looking for a job as a domestic worker and a nanny. Con-tact: 078 349 4117

MLATSHA NONYEBESE JANE uhlala kwa 5571 Extension 6, Grahamstown ungcwatywangoMgqibelo umhla we 27 January 2018. DYONKILE PHINDIWE LYDIA uhlala kwa 6770 Extension 8, Grahamstown ungcwatywangoMgqibelo umhla we 27 January 2018. LACKAY VERAH uhlala kwa 15 Mandela Street, Alicedale ungcwatywa ngoMgqibeloumhla we 27 January 2018. NJANJULA NOMILILE NOWA-WI EVELYN uhlala kwa 165 Glenmore Loc, Glenmoreungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo um-hla we 27 January 2018. MAGWA SISABONGA uhlala eKleinemond, Port Alfred un-gcwatywa ngoMgqibelo umhla we 27 January 2018. RALA MWANENI GEORGE uhlala kwa 2371 Machelana Street, Bathurst ungcwatywangoMgqibelo umhla we 27 January 2018.TSAWE MOLTIN uhlala kwa 295 Gwala Street, Port Alfred ungcwatywa ngoMgqibeloumhla we 27 January 2018.

Funerals arranged by Siyakubonga

Funeral Services. 6 Cobden Street

Grahamstown Tel: 087 357 7047

Please go and our facebook page, all

notices available on every week.

SiyakubongaFuneral

Cell: 082 857 8167

Alterations, Maintenance,Precast Walls

LINSLEY BOWLES

Death

A young man is seeking em-ployment as a driver or any kind of job. He has Code 10 drivers licence and a PDP.Contact: 071 809 8690

8. LEGALS

www.grocotts.co.za

COTTON Nee Shuker

Felicity Anne West11-01- 1935 – 19-01- 2018

Widow of the late Arthur, sister to Graeme, much loved mother of Lyn, Mark, Angela, Robbie, Mark and Paula. Very special Granny Philoso-pher of Grant, Lauren, Diana, Justin, Caroline and Daniel.

Special thanks to Dr. Kirkby and all the staff of Woodgrove and Wembley House for their

care over the years

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” John 14:27 NIV

Brothers, husband, uncles, son, dads and coach. It has been 3 years, the pain is still throbbing in our hearts as if it still the 25th of January 2015.

You gave us beautiful memories, that we will always cherish. You gave us love that will forever be with us. And you gave us non-ending happiness that we feel, even in our baddest times. Simphiwe Faxi and Siyabulela Faxi we will forever remember you.

We will always remember when it rains.

OERSON MIETA IDA24-01-2000

In my heart your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true. There`s not a day dear mother , I do not think of you. Fond memories Florrie, Winston and family

Saturday 27 JanuaryScout Hall, African Street

Time: 10amItems

15hp outboard motor (Yamaha), fridges, stoves,

washing machines, dressing tables, chairs, Oregon Pine long table, drill press, drum sander, circular saw with sanding

attachment, electric concrete mixer, portable 3-storey crane, lounge suites, meat saw with

mincer, TVs, wardrobes, beds & matresses, double Oregan Pine

washstand, windows, Antique fireplace, English Mahogany mantlepiece, Oak sideboard, cameras

and equipment, Hi Fis, old telephones, water cooler, electric tools, Toyota Hilux Double Cab canopy and

sundries too numerous to mention.

Contact Mike 046 636 1137073 264 8845

FOURWAY WENDY’s

We make Wendy houses and install them at

affordable prices. Look no further ! We at Fourway

Wendy’s have exactly what you’re looking for.

Our Services Include• We deliver nationwide• Handmade furniture• Complete refurbishment• Property maintenance • Much more...

30 Maclean Main Road (N6)

Stutterheim 4930

Cell: 074 345 3551/083 669 5697

Email:jacobchitapa1@gmail.

comWebsite:

www.jacobchitapa1.wix.com/mysite

Mobile Auto Valet ServiceCarpets/Upholstery/WindowsHousehold/Office CleaningChris & Tessa LoockCell: 073 217 8258Email: e.m.cloock@imaginet.co.za

&Cleaning Services

NTOMBOVUYO CELIA TUSE

uhlala kwa 169 kota street Ext 9 Grahamstown, ungcwatywa ngoMgqibelo

nge 4 April 2015.FUNERAL SERVICE

ARRANGED BY TITI FUNERALS 083 511 2193046 622 9739

THANDEKA REGINA PLANGAuhlala kwa 73 Victoria Road Grahamstown, ungcwatywa ngomgqibelo umhla we 27-January-2018. Funeral will be conducted at 73 Victoria Road Grahamstown.MAKOSI AARON NDWAYANAuhlala kwa Ndwayana Location ungcwatywa ngomgqibelo umhal we 27-January-2018. Funeral will be conducted at Ndwayana Location.NOMFUSI HAPPINESS NONXUBA uhlala kwa 53 Victoria Road Grahamstown ungcwatywa ngomgqibelo umhla we 27-January-2018. Funeral will be Conducted at 53 Victoria Road Grahamstown.AYANDA MONDE uhlala Emaxhegweni LocationPeddie, ungcwatywa ngecawe umhla we 28-January-2018. Funeral will be conducted at Maxhengweni Location .FUNERAL SERVICES

ARRANGED BY TITI FUNERALS083 511 2193046-622 9739

Contact information: phone: 046 6223233 – call this number for all emergencies too, a voicemessage will give you the on call number; email: spcaght@gmail.comCats and Dogs: We have a wide selection of Kittens and Cats, Dogs a couple of Puppies toadopt please visit the Grahamstown SPCA to meet them and for more informationCat of the week: Hi...my name is Garfield and I am a very affectionate and playful cat wholoves nothing more than lots of playtime, love and attention. To meet me, please visit theGrahamstown SPCA or for more information call 046 622 3233.Dog of the week: Hi, my name is Shilow and I am a very friendly and loving Corgi cross. I amshy at first and need a reassuring owner to give me love and support. I am a truly loyal andplayful friend for life and am looking for a family who will love and care for me. Please visitme at the Grahamstown SPCA or for more information call 0466223233.Thank you very much to the Grahamstown community for your continued food donations.Blu Robin, Madhatter’s Coffee Shop and Pam Golding Grahamstown are very kindly acting as pet-food drop off points.Kennel Sponsorships are still available for only R850 for a year!! Thank you to Grahamstown Vets and Ikhala Vets for your continued support. We are very pleased with allthe young people becoming involved with the Grahamstown SPCA, thank you all for all thehelp you give us and the time you spend with the animals. Thank you to SOAR SocietyMembers from Rhodes for helping with much needed maintenance, doing animal write-ups and animal socialising.

Please come and visit our thrift shop and you can also buy books in aid of the SPCA fromMadhatters Coffee Shop in town and Noom Coffee Shop in the industrial area.We are once again desperate for any donations of dog food and cat food in particular as we have a lot of animals being brought in unwanted at the moment, looking for new homes.

Look in our facebook ‘Adoptions’ photo albums, to see who has found their forever home.Visit our SPCA shop on site! All books only R20! Boarding fees : Dogs- XL R55; L R53; M R47;S R42; Puppy or Cats R39. We desperately need fundraising ideas. Please call 046 622 3233.

SPCA GRAHAMSTOWN

Please visit our facebook page (SPCA Grahamstown) for full write-ups about all our

animals looking for homes – including pictures.

( Photo albums: Dogs/ Cats ready for adoption).

046 622 3233spcaght@gmail.com

www.grocotts.co.za

ESTATE LATE

In the Estate of the late Sven Kaehler, Identity number: 661212 6687 181Date of death: 15 Septem-ber 2014, unmarried. Last address: Hathersage Farm, Grahamstown.

Estate Number: 22355/2014

The First and Final Liquida-tion and Distribution Account in the above-named estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court, Grahamstown, for a period of 21 days from the date of the publication hereof.

Name and address of the executor or agent of the executor:

Roy Tresco Horatio Hart Netteltons Attorneys P O Box 449 Grahamstown 6140 Tel: 046 622 7149 Fax: 046 622 5080

KEEP US ON TRACK

Tell us about your sport eventEmail your

upcoming sport fixtures and results

to the sports editor:

sport@grocotts.co.za

I am looking for a big brown envelope containing 2 tittle deeds and death certificates. I lost it in town. Contact: 046 603 0069/ 082 519 6128/081 043 3345

A young lady is looking for employment any kind of job that is available e.g. cleaning and baby sitting. Contact: 078 713 8569

A driver is seeking employ-ment. He has Code 11- EC1 PDP. Contact: 078 372 7911

14 Classifieds1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Property 7. Motoring 8. Legals

26 January 2018Grocott’s Mail

ESTATE LATE

In the Estate of the Late Veronica Rosaline Daniels, Identity Number 750131 0137 08 8, who died on 17th July 2017, divorced, and who resided at 53B Albany Road, Grahams-town, 6139

Estate Number 2369/2017

Master of the High Court, GrahamstownAll persons having claims against the abovemen-tioned estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with the undermen-tioned with 30 (thirty) days from date ofpublication hereof.

Brenda Campbell Attorneys

First Floor, 87 High Street

Grahamstown, 6139 P O Box 3

Grahamstown, 6140 Telephone :

046- 6222757 Fax no. :

086 662 8644 Email : legal@bren

acampbell.co.za

ESTATE LATE

In the Estate of the Late Eric Gladman Lungile MaparaIdentity Number :530429 5695 08 5Date of death : 13 th April 2017Marital status : Married in community of property to PHUMZA MAPARALast address : 36 Somnge-si Street, Xolani Location, Grahamstown, 6139

Estate Number 1219/2017

The First and Final Liquida-tion and Distribution Ac-count in the above named estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Master, Grahamstown for a period of 21 days from the date of publication hereof.

Name and address of agent for the Executrix :

Brenda Camp-bell

Attorneys 1 st floor, 87

High Street, Grahamstown,

6139 Telephone num-

ber 046-6222757Fax number 086 662

8644

CHURCH SERVICESABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIP CENTRE - Kuyasa School Hall10.30am Morning Service - Pastor NC Julius 079 496 4256 AFM OF SA - God’s Glory Assembly - Indoor Sports Centre - Ext 69am Youth and Sunday School Services 10am Morning ServicePastor B.L. Kutu 082 828 6194AGS/AFM EL SHADDAI (Former AOG Church, Blackbeard Street)10am Morning ServicePastor Pieter Swartz 082 414 7711 Elders: Dennis Goliath 073 272 8112Ronnie Scheepers 083 610 2926BODY OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL RAINBOW MINISTRIES - Makana Hall9am Children Ministries 9.30am Intercession 10am Sunday ServiceApostolic MM Mngcongo 071 906 4286BOWKER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH10am: Sunday Service - Pastor: Eugino NelCATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE7.30am Holy Eucharist (SAPB) 9.30am Sung Eucharist (AAPB)CHRIST CHURCH - Speke Street8.30am Sunday: Holy Eucharist with Hymns (APB 1989)9am Wednesday: Holy CommunionVic Graham 076 098 5763CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH - 19 African Street in Princess Alice Hall9am Morning ServicePastor Stewart 078 875 0319CONQUERORS COVENANT CHURCH - Nombulelo Hall, Joza10am – 12pm SundayNceba Ngeju 073 653 2655EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY - 12 Paton Place, Vergenoeg10.30am Morning Service 5.30pm Evening ServicePastor Apost NJL Williams 084 226 2457

EVERY NATION CHRISTIAN CHURCH - VGHS Hall, Beaufort Str9.30am Morning Service12.30pm isiXhosa Service 6.30pm Evening Service046 622 3426FRONTIERS CHURCH INT - VP School Hall, Beaufort Street9.30am Dave Koch 084 470 2095 or 046 636 7815FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD - 11 Caldecott Street9am Morning Service and Promised land (Sunday School)6.30pm Evening ServicePastor JJ Botha, 046 622 5949 or Email: fullgospelchurch@telkomsa.netSHALOM REVIVAL MINISTERIES - 8073 Lingelihle Loc Ext 6 Joza10am Morning ServicePastor TP Dube Ngcayisa 083 671 9686GRAHAMSTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH - Bathurst Street9.30am Morning Worship and Sunday School Every 1st Sunday Communion6.30pm Evening Service every 3rd Sunday Communion11.30am Kariega Church 4th Sunday onlyGRAHAMSTOWN CHRISTIAN CENTRE - Lucas Meyer Ave9am Sunday WorshipPastor D Hagemann 046 622 3309GOD'S KINGDOM INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP - 8 Frere Street7pm Wednesday 10am SundayMrs Mildred Oosthuizen 046 622 6655 or 079 475 0868JABEZ HOUSE ASSEMBLY - Sun City community creche10am Morning Service 6pm Evening Service Pastor T Smit 079 622 9812MARIYA uMAMA weTHEMBA MONASTERY - Highlands Road - Holy Cross Benedictine Monks9am Holy Eucharist

046 622 8111METHODIST CHURCH OF SA Commem 9am English ServiceWesley 9am English ServiceSole Memorial 10am Afrikaans ServiceSt. Mark's 11am Afrikaans ServiceSt. Mark's 6pm Afrikaans ServiceNEDERDUITSE GEREFORMEERDE KERK - 38 Market St9am Erediens, aand selgemeentes 046 622 4598NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDE KERK9am Every Sunday erediens - Port Alfred 2nd and 4th Sundays 11am Eredienste Cannon RocksProf John Gericke 046 624 9025PEACE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES AND PRAISE - Nduna 1, Ext 1, Joza9am Kidz Church 9.30am Intercession 10am Sunday ServicePastor PP Pango 082 662 9422PINKSTER PROTESTANTE KERK - Brushwood Farm, industrial area, behind Ght Prison9am Sondagskool 10am Oggenddiens 7pm AanddiensShawn Warren 082 808 6136RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) 622 3382 or 622 3076 RIVER OF LIFE - Assembly of God cnr Hill and Huntley St8.30am MORNING ALIVE ( Worship service & Kidz Church)10am Worship Service & Kidz Church 6pm Dynamic Evening Service Pastors Innocent and Milcah Matepo. 046 622 3626ROCK OF AGES CHRISTIAN CHURCH INTERNATIONAL - Duna Library - Joza10am: Sunday ServicePast FW Arendse 072 118 9049SALEM CHURCH8.30am Rev Mike KirbySEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH -next to Pick n Pay9.30am Sabbath School (Saturday)

11am Worship ServiceST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH 9.30 am Sunday ServiceST BARNABAS (Alicedale)10am Xhosa service on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month and the English service on the 3rd.J Olckers 082 601 9665ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH (Market Street)9am Eucharist with hymns - APB1989Fr Eric Kelly 046 622 4552ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH - (top end of High Street, next to Railway Station)9am – Holy EucharistST CYPRIAN’S - (Highlands) 10am Second Sunday of month. Contact R Wilmot 0825796886 or P Rose 082 801 1353ST MOSES CHURCH OF CHRIST IN ZION OF RSA - (9772 Manka Veleleni Street, Vukani Location)Sunday 11am to 1.30pm Wednesday 6pm to 7.30pmSiyabulela Mnyakama 073 961 7839ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (Joza) 8am Mass ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (Albany Road)10am Sunday Mass 6pm Tuesday service ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (47 Hill Street)8am Sunday Mass. -046 622 2808ST PETER CLAVER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (Raglan Road)11am MassST PETER’S (Sidbury) 10am Every 1st Sunday.R Hart 042 235 1250 or Rev Isaias Chachine 071 005 0185THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION OF AFRICA (Z Street, Joza)10am Sunday School, 11am ServiceRev KA Ndaleni THE ROCK FAMILY CHURCH

(1 Dundas Street)8.30am - Sunday Services Makana LibraryShaun Brandon 073 227 9143THE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCH IN ZION OF SA (behind Benjamin Mahlasela High) - 11am Sunday Service, 6pm Wednesday serviceArchbishop NT Chrisjan 083 363 1073THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER–DAY SAINTS (6 Bennett Str)9am Sundays 046 622 5705 THE UPPER ROOM, W.O.W MINISTRIES7pm Monday: Bible Study - 19 Frere Street, 7pm Thursday: Holy Spirit Evening - Antics Centre, Albany Road5.30pm Sunday: Evening Service - Antics Centre, Albany RoadEv. Jenfred Engelbrecht 083 204 4456TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION CENTRE - 19 West StreetTuesdays 6pm - 7pm MeditationSundays: 9am - 10am Green TaraTRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Hill Street)9.30am Morning Worship and Sunday SchoolChurch Office: 046 622 4254Rev Boitumelo Gaborone 081 554 5485UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Albany Road)9am Sunday School, 10am Morning Service, 6pm Evening ServiceUNIVERSAL CHURCH OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD (UCKG) 33 Beaufort StreetWeek: 6am, 7am, 10am, 3pm, 5pmSat: 7am, 10amSun: 8am, 10am, 1pmWAY OF GOD MINISTRIES (Ext 6, next to Joza Indoor Sports Centre) 10am Sunday Service 6pm. Apostle PS Ngqezana 084 824 2363

Kwantu Choir now recruitingSTAFF REPORTERThe Grahamstown Cathe-dral Choir and Grahamstown KWANTU Choir are looking to have additional members in their choir. Both choirs are under the direction of Kutl-wano Kepadisa, affectionately known as Kepa, who is no stranger in the Grahamstown choral scene.

The Grahamstown Cathe-dral Choir is the multi-genera-tional resident choir of the Ca-thedral which sings liturgical music throughout the whole year.

The choir sings twice a month in the evenings and twice a month in the morn-ings.

Auditions for this choir are open to anybody and every-body who is interested in sing-ing sacred music on a regular basis.

The Grahamstown KWAN-

TU choir is a new community choir, with the aim of becom-ing the ambassador choir for the City. Although created in 2017,the choir has made great strides over the year, the high-light being able to register for the World Choir Games taking place around July this year.

KWANTU hopes to raise enough funds to be able to attend this Festival and is the only choir in Grahamstown known to have registered for the 2018 Games.

Auditions are open to any-body who loves singing and is willing to commit profession-ally towards making top class choral music.

To book your audition (for ei-ther choirs or both) contact Kepa on 078 869 0880 or i.kepa04@gmail.com, and a date and time will be scheduled with you. Do not miss your chance to be a part of something magical.

Holy Cross school fun runBy LINDANI DONYELIHoly Cross School will have a Country Fair and Fun Run on 3 February at the school on the Highlands Road.

Everyone is invited to come and join the Fund grounds development Project. The fun run will start at 8am and the Country Fair will be from 9am to 1pm.

The directions to Holy Cross school are: take N2 to PE, turn right at Highlands road

(Industrial area) and immedi-ately left onto Highlands road- proceed for three km.

There will be lots of fun stuff including a jumping castle, a slippery slide (bring a swimming costume), tra-ditional food, Boerewors rolls, sweets, cakes, tea and coffee,face painting, a bargain stall, pancakes, tombolo, cool drinks, bompies, and ginger beer. There will also be arts and crafts for the children.

RANDS & SENSEPersonal Finance for

ordinary peopleROSS MARRINER

Pay less taxWhen Finance Minister

Malusi Gigaba present-ed his medium-term

budget last year, he painted a pessimistic outlook of the state of South Africa’s finances. This, together with the unexpected announcement by President Zuma that the government would provide free higher edu-cation to students from poor and working-class families, has led many economic commenta-tors to warn taxpayers to expect tax increases in the near future.

Fortunately, there are a few ways you are able to reduce the amount of tax you have to pay. One is to make tax deductible contributions to a retirement annuity. You can invest in a retirement annuity even if you already contribute to a pension or provident fund, as every year you are allowed to contribute up to 27.5% of your remunera-tion or taxable income into a combination of retirement funds.

Apart from the obvious ben-efits of paying less tax up-front, you will benefit by saving for the day you retire. Most South Africans will not have accumu-lated sufficient wealth once they reach retirement age, and any additional amount saved beforehand will go a long way to improve their financial situ-ation. There are a number of other sound reasons for invest-ing in a retirement annuity: the investment returns earned by a

retirement annuity are not sub-ject to income tax, dividends tax or capital gains tax; and the proceeds of a retirement annui-ty are also not subject to execu-tor’s fees or estate duty; nor can they be attached by creditors.

Investing in a retirement annuity is more complicated than it seems and you would be well advised to discuss your investment plans with someone who specialises in these mat-ters. This is because there are a variety of retirement annuity products available to investors and you need to make sure that the funds into which you invest your money are in line with your risk profile, and comply with retirement fund regula-tions. Furthermore, money invested in a retirement plan can only be accessed after you retire and mostly in the form of an annuity, so you need to be aware that you will not have access to your investment until you retire.

Although the idea of saving tax is attractive to most peo-ple, the concept should be ad-dressed together with a num-ber of other factors. It may be

to your advantage to invest in a combination of retirement funds as well as discretionary saving plans such as tax-free investments and voluntary investment plans, instead of only contributing to retirement funds. This could place you in a more secure and flexible posi-tion from a retirement and tax-saving position.

An experienced Certified Fi-nancial Planner® will be able to assist you to develop a per-sonalised long-term financial strategy tailored to suit your individual circumstances.

If you do plan to invest in a retirement annuity in order to reduce the amount of tax you will have to pay in the 2017/8 tax year, you have until the end of February to do so. If you miss this deadline, you may un-fortunately end up paying more tax than you need to.

• Rands and Sense is a monthly column, written

by Ross Marriner, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® with

PSG Wealth. His Financial Planning Office number is

046 622 2891

Grocott’s Mail 26 JANUARY 2018 SPORT 15

•HARDWARE •BUILDWARE

34 Bathurst Street • Tel 046 622 7301

East Cape Access Systems

FOR ALL YOUR ACCESS CONTROL AND VEHICLE SECURITY NEEDS

Electric gates, garage doors and automation, burglar bars, pallisade fencing, building

alterations, Water tank installations, autowatch car alarms and immobilizers

and central locking.

Call Clint 046 622 5668 or Cell 082 801 0081 for free quotations

By CHESLEY DANIELS

Manleys Flats, Cuyler-ville and St Andrew’s all registered impres-

sive wins in the GCB leagues last weekend. Manleys beat Makana Sona by seven wick-ets, Cuylerville beat Station Hill by five wickets, the same score by which St Andrews 2nds beat Port Alfred 1st.

At Manleys in the GCB 1st League, Makana batted first and were bowled out for 173 in 37.1 overs. Experienced batsman Mtunzi Antoni scored the most runs (59) for his team. Captain Thando Ngcete (20) and Lunga Stamper (19), also contributedt. Bryon Wakeford 3/35 (10), Andrew Marshall 3/62 (10) and Jono Davy 2/27 (7), were impres-sive with their bowling.

Manleys got off to a good start in their run chase, es-pecially captain Francois Van Rooyen who played superbly for his knock of 77 runs, dis-patching bowlers all over the

park with eight 4s and three sixes.

Marshall (33), Ian Booth (16), Davy (16*) and Curtis De Vos (14*) all made batting contributions. Ngcete 1/33 (10), Antoni 1/41 (6) and Dingaan 1/6 (3), took wickets for Makana. Manleys com-fortably reached the target at 174/3 in 34.2 overs. Manley won by seven wickets and a bonus pointCuylerville vs Station Hill (GCB Bathurst 1st)

At Cuylerville, the home side had to work had for their five-wicket win against Sta-tion Hill in the GCB Bathurst match.

Hill batted first and a scored a solid 270/8 (50) with Frank-lin Jacobs starring with a 110 and Nathan Hilpert 56* and Alvin Marney 39, also batting good numbers. Steven Gor-nal 2/30 (10), Francois Klop-per 2/28 (8) and Warren Tarr 1/36 (10), were the best bowl-ers for Cuylerville. The home

team scored 273/5 (43). Cap-tain Gornal who was dropped on 20, went on to top-score on 83 while Neville Westcott and Greg Clayton 53, were also a splendid form with the bat. Jacobs 2/52 (10), Marney 1/41 (10) were the best bowl-ers for Hill.* Southwell (246/8 in 50 overs) beat Willows (232) in 43.2 overs.* Salem 2nds (159/9 in 30 overs) beat Port Alfred 2de (150 all out) by a won by a wicket and bonus in GCB 2nd league.* St Andrew’s 2nds (122/5 in 35 overs) beat Port Alfred 1sts (130 in 40 overs) by five wickets and a bonus point in the GCB Bathurst 1st.* Cuylerville 2nds (196 all out) beat Kenton (161 all out) by 45 runs in the GCB 2nd league.* Southwell 2nds (175/6 in 37 overs) beat Tiger Titans (174 all out ) by 23 runs in the GCB 2nd league.

Graeme College hosted the annual Settlers Cup, where Union High, St Andrewʼs and Kingswood participated in a tennis competition with a rich history. Graeme beat Union High 11-1, and followed with another 11-1 win over Kingswood. St Andrewʼs showed good form and beat Graeme 8-4, becoming the Cupʼs overall winners. For Graeme, Mark Amm and Garwin Dampies were undefeated throughout the day. In the photo from left are Mark Amm, Tristan Pullen, Jonathan Maasdorp, Riaan Labuschagne, Jeremy Beyleveld, Garwin Dampies, Aaron Richardson, Chris Gleaves with Hanlie van der Meulen. Photo: Supplied

STAFF REPORTERSt Andrew’s College 2nd and U15A tennis teams played their first matches of the sea-son against Selborne in East London last Friday. The 2nds had their hands full but the fixture gave several newcom-ers to St Andrews College side a taste of open tennis.

Selborne proved too strong and took the match 7-2, with Guy Rushmere and Robbie Houghton the only winners

for St Andrew’s.The U15A team fared much

better, and after losing con-vincingly to the Selborne team last year, must have expected a more difficult day on court. However, the St Andrew’s boys did not allow Selborne single match, white-washing them 9-0, heralding an excit-ing season ahead.

The 1st team started their campaign with the Settlers Cup Quadrangular on Sun-

day (which also included Un-ion High from Graaff-Reinet, Kingswood and Graeme) and the St Andrew’s could not have asked for a better start. They beat Kingswood, 12-0, in their first match, Graeme 8-2 and the overall title 8-2, with Dylan Bowker the standout player.

Against Union High, St. Andrew’s prevailed 10-2. St. Graeme came second, Union High third, and Kingswood fourth.

Wins for Manleys, Cuylerville

GCB League StandingsTop Batsmen 2nd LeagueT Shotana 347 (Rainbows)T Harley 264 (Shrews)S du Plessis 231 (Cuylerville)K Crampton 223 (Shrews)I Botha 210 (Kenton)R Pittaway 206 (Salem)T Beyers 201 (Rainbows)H Kurten 194 (Sidbury)W Samson 170 (Shrews)H Kurten 166 (Sidbury)I Botha 164 (Kenton)C Roberts 158 (Southwell)Top Bowlers2nd LeagueT Mlongweni 19 (Rainbows)A Nqwenda 18 (Rainbows)T Beyers 18 (Rainbows)T Shotana 17 (Rainbows)M Van Wyk 16 (Cuylerville)R Harley 15 (Shrews)C Jones 15 (Station Hill)A Marney 14 (Station Hill)M Liesenberg 14 (Salem)B Olckers 12 (Sidbury)K Wehmeyer 12 (Shrews)J Peters 12 (Kenton)A Loock 12 (Salem)F Jacobs 12 (Station Hill)R Pittaway 11 (Salem)R Moss 11 (Southwell)L Isaacs 11 (Manleys)Top Batsmen 1st LeagueN Zimmerman 451 (Salem)

F Van Rooyen 367 (Manleys)JC Pittaway 337 (Salem)B Brotherton 282 (Salem)K Bennett 242 (Southwell)A Marshall 225 (Manleys)C Muir 216 (Cuylerville)G Stone 213 (Sidbury)M Daniels 212 (Willows)L King 203 (Salem)A Sentwa 192 (Makana)B Handley 191 (Cuylerville)C vd Meulen 186 (Salem)A Bowker 185 (Southwell)Top Bowlers 1st LeagueW Tarr 21 (Cuylerville)L King 19 (Salem)W Bowdler 19 (Port Alfred)D Sykes 17 (Salem)F van Rooyen 17 (Manleys)A Marshall 17 (Manleys)L Sauli 14 (Makana Sona)A Reed 13 (Southwell)M Daniels 12 (Willows)I Marais 12 (Salem)W Golightly 11 (Sidbury)T Ntukela 10 (Cuylerville)GCB 2nd League LogRainbows 40 (10)Shrews 31 (7)Cuylerville 33 (8)Kenton 26 (8)Salem 25 (8)Station Hill 23 (6)

Southwell 18 (7)Sidbury 17 (8)Manley Flats 11 (8)Tiger Titans 11 (8)Port Alfred 5 (8)Early Birds 0 (8)GCB 1st League LogSalem 16 (4)Cuylerville 14 (4)Willows 14 (4)Sidbury 13 (5)Southwell 11 (3)Manley Flats 10 (3)Port Alfred 6 (4)Makana Sona 3 (4)Rhodes 2 (5)Bathurst 1st LeagueSouthwell 17 (4)Manley Flats 14 (5)Cuylerville 17 (5)Port Alfred 10 (4)St Andrews 5 (3)Station Hill 1  (5)Central Albany 1st LeagueSalem 20 (4)Makana Sona 9 (5)Willows 6 (3)Kingswood 4 (2)Sidbury 4 (2 )Kenton 0 (1)

• Willows vs Southwell (GCB 1st) points/result not included due to

dispute

Strong start for SAC

Graeme great against Muir STAFF REPORTERIt was a great weekend for Graeme College Cricket, with 1st XI having a perfect day against Muir College.

The Graeme 1st XI had pos-sibly the most complete per-formance you can imagine against Muir College on Satur-day , winning by 292 runs with 318 for 8 after 65 overs. In 1986, Graeme bowled Union

High out for 28.Earlier in the week, Graeme

again dominated Muir in T20 match, cruising to a nine-wicket victory within 10 overs. Romario Fritz top scoring with 31 not out. Graeme also met St Andrew’s (146/6) in the semi-final of the Albany leg of the CSA T20 competition, fall-ing 13 runs short of the target and finishing on 133/6.

In another match against Muir the Graeme 2nd XI bowled their opponents out for 96, posted 130 all out and won by 34 runs.

Graeme’s U14A side beat another Muir side by six wick-ets after restricting Muir to 132 all out. To complete the rout, Graeme’s U15A side also beat Muir (120 all out) by five wickets.

ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.

Get down to the yellow and blue.

/hiqsouthafrica www.hiq.co.za

AddressAddressAddress

Trading Hours: Weekdays 08h00 – 17h00 Saturdays 08h00 – 12h00

Solution powered by Geneva Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd. and Innovation FSP (Pty) Ltd. authorised financial services providers.

Terms and conditions apply.For more information and full terms and conditions visit www.hiq.co.za

Get down toXXXXXX

ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.

Get down to the yellow and blue.

/hiqsouthafrica www.hiq.co.za

AddressAddressAddress

Trading Hours: Weekdays 08h00 – 17h00 Saturdays 08h00 – 12h00

Solution powered by Geneva Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd. and Innovation FSP (Pty) Ltd. authorised financial services providers.

Terms and conditions apply.For more information and full terms and conditions visit www.hiq.co.za

Get down toXXXXXX

ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.

Get down to the yellow and blue.

/hiqsouthafrica www.hiq.co.za

AddressAddressAddress

Trading Hours: Weekdays 08h00 – 17h00 Saturdays 08h00 – 12h00

Solution powered by Geneva Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd. and Innovation FSP (Pty) Ltd. authorised financial services providers.

Terms and conditions apply.For more information and full terms and conditions visit www.hiq.co.za

Get down toXXXXXX

ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.

Get down to the yellow and blue.

/hiqsouthafrica www.hiq.co.za

AddressAddressAddress

Trading Hours: Weekdays 08h00 – 17h00 Saturdays 08h00 – 12h00

Solution powered by Geneva Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd. and Innovation FSP (Pty) Ltd. authorised financial services providers.

Terms and conditions apply.For more information and full terms and conditions visit www.hiq.co.za

Get down toXXXXXX

Get down toLen’s Auto (Grahamstown)

ON EVERY PASSENGER, SUV AND 4X4 TYRE.

Get down to the yellow and blue.

/hiqsouthafrica www.hiq.co.za

AddressAddressAddress

Trading Hours: Weekdays 08h00 – 17h00 Saturdays 08h00 – 12h00

Solution powered by Geneva Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd. and Innovation FSP (Pty) Ltd. authorised financial services providers.

Terms and conditions apply.For more information and full terms and conditions visit www.hiq.co.za

Get down toXXXXXX

37 Bathurst Street Tel: 046 622 6155

SportS Diary

Tel: 046 622 615537 Bathurst Street

Tel: 046 622 391451 Bathurst Street

Grahamstownwheel alignment suspension repairs

SportS Diary

Tel: 046 622 615537 Bathurst Street

Tel: 046 622 391451 Bathurst Street

Grahamstownwheel alignment suspension repairs

FrEE

SportS Diary

Tel: 046 622 615537 Bathurst Street

Tel: 046 622 391451 Bathurst Street

Grahamstownwheel alignment suspension repairs

SportS Diary

Tel: 046 622 615537 Bathurst Street

Tel: 046 622 391451 Bathurst Street

Grahamstownwheel alignment suspension repairs

Tel: 046 622 6155 37 Bathurst Street

SportS Diary

Tel: 046 622 615537 Bathurst Street

Tel: 046 622 391451 Bathurst Street

Grahamstownwheel alignment suspension repairs

proFESSioNaL 3D WHEEL aLiGNMENt & 10 poiNt VEHiCLE

SaFEty CHECK

View the updated Sports Diary: http://bit.ly/2ljw7Pa

26 January 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 03

HIGHLIGHTSSAC Vs GraemeT20St Andrew’s College beat Graeme College 1st XI by 13 runs in a Cricket South Africa T20 game on 17 January at Lower Field. St Andrew 146/7- Guy Rushmere 52 (46 balls); Murray Wilson 46 (43); Siphesihle Madlongolwana 2/21). Graeme 133/6 - Ryan Ford 2/20, Mark Amm 71 not out (45); Jeremy Beyleveld 23 (23).

Cycle tour for kidsThe Cape Town Stadium Precinct will throng with tots on trikes and tweens on bikes of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Junior fun ride on 4 March. The zero-six year olds will do the 1.3km ride, while the six-12 year olds have a choice of the 4 or the 7km route. www.capetowncycletour.com/lifecycle-week/junior/

Varsity Cup a go!The FNB Varsity Cup enters its second decade of rugby that rocks with the first match next Monday (29 January), and the 2018 season promises some exciting changes. In opening game, defending champions FNB UP (University of Pretoria) -Tuks host FNB Shimlas on 29 January at 4.45pm at Tuks Stadium. www.varsitycup.co.za Usain Bolt to visitWorld sprint superstar Usain Bolt will be at Ruimsig Stadium, Johannesburg on 29 January as part of a development programme sponsored by sportswear company Puma. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder in the 100m and 200m visits as part of PUMA School of Speed and Ambassador for the IAAF to promote athletics worldwide.

Two Oceans still onThe 2018 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will take place on 31 March amid the harshest drought ever recorded in Cape Town. Organisers have pledged to have fewer refreshment stations, not use municipal water; and eliminate finish-line showers. Organisers feel that the R675m economic boost and R3m raised for charity is well worth it.

FRIDAY 26 JANUARY BOYS WATERPOLO Kingswood 1st Team vs Grey (Bloem) Tournament BOYS TENNIS 2pm Kingswood U13A vs SAP at Kingswood, Kingswood U13B vs SAP at St Andrew’s Prep3pm Kingswood vs SAC in Knowling Cup at Kingswood, Kingswood U15A vs SAC in Knowling Cup at St Andrew’s College GIRLS TENNIS 2pm Kingswood 1st vs Collegiate at Collegiate, Kingswood U15A vs Collegiate at Collegiate 3pm Kingswood 2nd vs DSG at Collegiate GOLF 1pm Interschools tournament at The Belmont

SATURDAY 27 JANUARY RUNNING 8am Grahamstown parkrun from the Botanical Gardens entrance. Entry free. Register at www.parkrun.co.za KINGSWOOD BOYS WATERPOLO 1st team vs Grey (Bloem) Tournament KINGSWOOD GIRLS WATERPOLO 8am U13A vs Collegiate U14C, U14B vs

Collegiate 8.35am U16A vs DSG, U14A vs Collegiate at Kingwood 9.45am U14A vs Collegiate U15B 10.20am U14B vs DSG 10.30am 2nd team vs DSG 10.55am U14A vs DSG U14A, U15A vs DSG 11.30am U13A vs DSG, U16A vs Collegiate 3rd 12.05pm 2nds vs Collegiate 1pm 1st team vs Collegiate 4pm Kingswood1st team vs DSG CRICKET - SCHOOLS 9am Kingswood 1st vs Graeme at Somerset Field, Kingswood 2nd vs Graeme at Gane Field, Kingswood 3rd vs Graeme at City Lords, Colts vs Graeme at Retief fields, Kingswood U14A vs Graeme at Knight Field, Kingswood U13A vs St Andrew’s Prep at Kingswood, Kingswood U13B vs St Andrew’s Prep at St Andrew’s Prep, Kingswood U11A vs St Andrew’s Prep at St Andrew’s Prep, Kingswood U9A vs St Andrew’s Prep at Kingswood 9am GCB league: 1st League: Sidbury vs Cuylerville (Sidbury) Manley Flats vs Willows (Manleys)

Salem vs Southwell (Salem) Makana Sona vs Port Alfred (Albany) 2nd league - Port Alfred vs Station Hill (Country Club) Early Birds vs Salem (Hospital) Southwell vs Kenton (Southwell) GOLF Saturday competition. For more information or to book call 079 637 8153 BASKETBALL 9am Kingswood 1st teams PE Comets Tournament in PE. SUNDAY 28 JANUARY BOYS WATERPOLO Kingswood 1st Team vs Grey (Bloem) TENNIS 8.30am Buco/Albany Doubles Championships. SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY CRICKET - CLUBS 9am GCB League: 1st league - Southwell vs Manley Flats (Southwell) Cuylerville vs Port Alfred (Shaw Park) Salem vs Makana Sona (Salem) Sidbury vs Willows (Sidbury) 2nd league - Manley Flats vs Kenton (Manley Flats) Station Hill vs Southwell (Hilpert) Port Alfred vs Sidbury (Country Club), Swallows vs Early Birds (Albany).

The Settlers Cup was held in Grahamstown on Sunday 22 January 2018. Union High travelled from Graaff Reinet and joined Diocesan School for Girls, Kingswood College and Victoria Girlsʼ High School in the event which is played as a round robin. The eight girls from each team play a round of singles and then doubles with 12 matches being played in each fixture. Union triumphed in the event going through unbeaten, while Kingswood edged DSG in the fight for 2nd place, winning that fixture 8-4. Final placings - 1st - Union HS, 2nd Kingswood College, 3rd –DSG, 4th - VG. Here Jenny du Toit of DSG plays a shot during her match. Photo: Supplied

Pirates 2-0 against Newtown By CHRIS TOTOBELA

In one of last Saturday’s better games, Joza Callies edged Makana Pillars 3-2 with Joza’s goalkeeper Lukhanyo Feni stealing the show with brilliant saves

that earned him loud cheers from the appreciative JD Dlepu Stadium crowd.

Santos also fought their way back into the game against a hard running Cameroon side, trailing 2-1 before winning game 3-2 in a tough contest. Tando Mtwalo crowned his man-of-the-match performance with a well-taken goal.

The pick of the weekend, however, was Sun-day’s game in which City Pirates and Newtown City, two former SAB regional league participants, met in a Makana LFA Premier league match. It was clear from the word go that both teams were not going to sit back as they attacked furiously. Pirates had the better of the early exchanges and used their wing play ef-fectively, as Newtown City struggled to deal with their speed.

Pirates got an early advantage and were awarded a penalty in the seventh minute when a City defender handled the ball inside the box. Zolani Swaartbooi easily converted the spot-kick. 1-0. The battle of mid-field got tougher as both teams tried to gain control of the game and Newtown City had a great opportunity to level matters just before the half-time break when their striker caught the Pirates defence off guard with a dangerous run, and even beat the keeper, only to miss an open net.

Newtown City came fighting in the second half and were again unlucky not to score when their striker shot over the bar with only the goalkeeper to beat. Pirates slowly came back into the game and started dictating matters in the midfield but squandered a lot of scoring chances. Both teams threw everything at each other keeping the crowd alive with entertaining and attack-ing football but were both very poor in front of goal.

With less than 10 minutes before the final whistle, Pirates caught City with a quick counter attack which was finished off by super substitute Aphelele Tyelbooi. 2-0. Newtown City did not give however, and kept searching for a goal but it was not to be; with the final whistle closing down an entertaining game in which both teams displayed very good football skills.

Incidentally, the well-oiled Pirates team is yet to lose a game this season.