By Chris Totobela XI Attackers are slowly climbing up the Hollywood Bets Regional League log table after a dismal start to the season. On Saturday, they hosted Port Alfred-based Young Pirates in a game. The game started slowly but later gained momentum with the home side enjoying a huge chunk of ball possession. Both sides created a lot of chances but failed to convert them and went to the half time break goalless. In the second half, both teams made a few substitutions trying to revive the game. Young midfield sensation Anga “Makhanda’s Finest” Shwempe was in a class of…
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By Luvuyo Mjekula Despite earlier distancing themselves from a mass march organised by local residents to demand national government intervention in Makana service delivery challenges such as the crippling water crisis, the Makana Citizens Front (MCF) joined the demonstration, but on condition it was not politically controlled to save the ANC. “We joined the march because, since 15 June 2021, when the Premier [Oscar Mabuyane] was expected to come and respond to a petition called for the dissolution of Makana, instead, three MECs came to Makana – and the Speaker, mayor and ANC councillors divided the Community of Makana,” said…
By Chesley Daniels Makana Sona Cricket Club recorded their first win in the Grahamstown Cricket Board GCB 1st League competition with a dominant and smoking 9-wicket bonus point win at Rhodes Great Field on Saturday. On Sunday, a totally different Sidbury side got the better of Willows, while other GCB 1st League victories were recorded by Salem over Willows, Southwell hammering Rhodes and Cuylerville way too strong for Rhodes over the weekend. The GCB 2nd League title race is wide open with a few matches remaining and a very tight race to determine the winner and champ for 2024/2025 season.…
By Chesley Daniels The Eastern Province Grahamstown Rural Cricket Team failed to defend their Rural Cricket South Africa (RCSA) Coastal Tournament title they won in 2024 at this year’s edition in Oudtshoorn. The EP team ended in a highly disappointing fifth position on the overall log. They won two out of their five matches played at the tournament. EP were in a very good position to win in almost every game, but eventually lost due to bad shot selections, bad decisions taken in the field and not showing enough composure in their approach both in the batting and bowling departments.…
By Chris Totobela All Makhanda representatives in the Hollywood Bets Regional League were in action this past weekend and all achieved mixed results. Maru FC snatched a much-needed away victory over United Eleven in Bathurst while City Pirates suffered an away defeat at the hands of Port Alfred-based Young Pirates. In the main game of the weekend, XI Attackers hosted Port Alfred’s Mighty Forest in a tough but exciting clash on Saturday at a packed JD Dlepu Stadium. Both teams started weighing each other, trying to have an early advantage, but it was the homes ide that settled quicker. Lubabalo…
By Chris Totobela The Valentine’s Day vibe may have waned, but the Joza Aerobics and Fitness Club is making plans to celebrate love in unique fashion. The club is hard at work preparing for a Valentine’s Fitness Challenge and members of the public are invited to celebrate the month of love with the club in a way that will benefit their health. According to senior instructor, Nomawethu “Sweshy” Simama, the event will take place on Saturday, 22 February, starting at 8am until lunchtime. There will also be an exciting challenge between partners whereby male participants will compete against their female…
NguChris Totobela Ibingumbho nomxesibe, abalandeli nabathandi bebhola ekhatywayo eMakhanda bethontelene bejongise imibombo kwibala lemidlalo iJD Dlepu nalapho bebeyokuxhasa usompempe owaziwayo uLuvuyo Ntlanjeni nowaziwa njengoBiemba. Lo ka Ntlanjeni ebevuthela impempe kumdlalo wakhe wokugqibela phambi kokuba ayosule ayifake etyesini impempe yakhe emva kweminyaka engamashumi amathathu anesihlanu eyivuthela. Phakathi kwabantu abamncome bamtyibela lo kaNtlanjeni ibe ngusihlalo weMakana LFA uAfika Adam. “Akukho lula ukuthi ndlelantle kusompempe ophume izandla nosisisele senyathi njengalo. Unesibindi sokuphatha imidlalo eyoyikwayo ngabanye oosompempe. Siyabulela kakhulu kuye ngenkonzo yakhe ende engenachaphaza, kwaye sibulela nosapho lwakhe ngokusiboleka yena. Wamkelekile ukuba aze azokwabelana noosompempe abasakhulayo ngamava akhe.” UNtlanjeni uphefumle naye emva kwalo mdlalo…
By Luvuyo Mjekula A Makana Municipality official who holds a key position in the institution’s treasury department will appear in court next week on allegations of defrauding her former employer, the Umzimvubu Local Municipality, of R2m. Sibabalwe Mgangatho, the Account Expenditure Officer in the Makana Municipality’s budget and treasury department, was arrested last month and appeared in court on 3 February on charges of fraud and money laundering. Mgangatho (40) allegedly committed the offences during her tenure as Account Expenditure Officer at the Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the former Transkei between 2013 and 2017. According to Eastern Cape Hawks’ spokesperson,…
By Chesley Daniels Southwell 1st recorded a three-wicket win over Sidbury in a close encounter in the Grahamstown Cricket Board GCB 1st League fixture on Saturday at Southwell Cricket Club. There were also impressive wins for Salem 2nds against Cuylerville, Station Hill trashing Rainbows, Southwell 2nds crushing Sidbury and Manleys demolished Titans. There were also some incredible individual performances. Batting: * Kashka Crampton 137* Southwell vs Sidbury * Ethan Beyleveld 95 Cuylerville 2nd vs Salem * Campbell De Wet 77 Sidbury 1st vs Southwell * Barry Gleaves 74 Manleys vs Tiger Titans * Dagan Wiblin 71 Manleys vs Titans Bowling:…
By Chris Totobela Football fans made their way to the home of local football, JD Dlepu Stadium, on Saturday. On show was a Hollywood Bets Regional League double-header featuring XI Attackers, Friendly City, Maru FC and City Pirates. First up, XI Attackers hosted Alicedale-based Friendly City. The home side took the lead straight from kick off as Bhutiwe “Salah” Zuzile caught City’s goalkeeper off-guard with a well taken snapshot from outside the box. The visitors started playing more on the front foot and created chances of their own, but Lady Luck deserted them. Attackers doubled their lead with less than…