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FLORAL SATURDAY: Jill Hoskin showing off some of her beautiful creation at the Port Alfred Floral Art Group meeting held at Don Powis Hall, Settlers Park on Saturday Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Beautiful creations at floral art first meeting

A number of people braved the cold weather on Saturday to attend the first Port Alfred Floral Art Group meeting for the year, held at Don Powis Hall in Settlers Park, and the guest speaker was Jill Hoskin who showed the audience some of…

CREATING CLOTHES: Josephine Somerset, one of the seamstresses at a new clothing factory in Alexandria, at work on the ‘I Choose South Africa’ children’s clothing range

Former Mrs South Africa finalist creates jobs in Alexandria

Former Mrs South Africa finalist Michelle Sky Hayward, who used to reside in Alexandria, recently started a business called I Choose South Africa that makes African print clothing for children, in so doing creating job opportunities for…

An image being shared by relatives on social media of John Gregory Phillips, who has been missing in Thailand for 14 days. His family says money is running out and the language barrier is a big obstacle as they continue their search for him.Image: Supplied

SA family desperate as search for dad missing in Thailand goes nowhere

An anxious family is running out of money after spending the past 14 days frantically searching for a father who is missing in Thailand. John Gregory Phillips, 45, went missing while on holiday with his wife and son on New Year’s Day. His…

READY FOR PLAY SCHOOL: One of the houses at Jehovah Jireh Haven has been turned into a crèche because one of their priorities is education. The donkeys are also a feature on the property, and loved by the kids

Haven takes care of 50+ children

Jehovah Jireh Haven in Alexandria has been operating for more than 20 years, working together with SAPS and the Department of Social Development in helping orphaned and vulnerable children. Molly Bam, the founder of the haven, said…

LOVE FOR FILM: Khanyiso Mabona, who recently graduated in Africa Film Drama Art (AFDA) in Port Elizabeth, majoring in cinematograph,y is looking for sponsors in a company that he recently registered Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Looking to create opportunities in Nemato

After studying film and majoring cinematography in an international accredited film school Africa Film Drama Art, Khanyiso Mabona saw the need to open an art and film company locally. He said art was limited in Port Alfred and the youth…

HAPPY GRADUATES: Employees from different eateries around Port Alfred took part in Stenden’S latest one-week hospitality course and graduated last Friday afternoon Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Hospitality short-course graduates over the moon

Stenden South Africa held its latest week-long hospitality course offered to employees of local eateries last week, with a graduation ceremony last Friday. Twenty-two people took part in the course and during the graduation they couldn’t…

EXCITEMENT GALORE: Mtyobo Public Primary School pupils received uniforms from the South African Social Security Agency last Friday Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Early Christmas presents for Mtyobo pupils

About 20 pupils at Mtyobo public Primary School received early Christmas presents when the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) handed over new uniforms. The smile on the children’s faces showed how happy they were about their…

MESSAGE OF HOPE: Mark Kieck, centre, of the Port Alfred Baptist Church delivered a strong message to the audience at the CMA breakfast on Saturday, pictured here with Lyndon Bartlett, left, and Leon Coetzee Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Giving yourself to God is the only way

Mark Kieck of the Baptist Church in Port Alfred left the audience inspired at the Christian Men’s Association breakfast on Saturday, with his strong message of hope, love and giving yourself to God. NTOMBENTSHA MSUTU He first thanked the…

EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi wished former DA leader Mmusi Maimane well and praised his leadership skills.Image: Gallo images

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi & Dali Mpofu praise Mmusi Maimane for ‘job well done’

Senior EFF leaders have thrown their weight behind former DA leader Mmusi Maimane, who resigned on Wednesday. Party spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and national chair Dali Mpofu have hailed Maimane as a true leader whose contribution will…

JULY 15, 2019. Johannesburg. Former president Jacob Zuma appears before the state capture inquiry.Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial meant he had to delay his return to the state capture inquiry.Image: ALON SKUY

Five days in November: Jacob Zuma’s next date with Zondo

Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to appear before the state capture inquiry for the second time in November. In a short announcement on Thursday, the commission’s chairperson, deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo, said Zuma’s second…

READING CHAMPS: Humouring and celebrating reading champs from different schools in the Eastern Cape from left, Fezeka Bayeni MEC of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Unako Mawu from Kuyasa Combined School, Xolani Mayana Principal of Kuyasa combined school, pupil Asemahle Lose and teacher Ntombekhaya Swaartbooi from Kuyasa and Head of Department Mzolisi Matutu Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Kuyasa honoured in reading competition

Different schools from different municipal areas in the Eastern Cape gathered on Friday at the Port Alfred High School sports club to attend an event honouring the pupils from the different schools who were recently part of the Funda…

MARCHING FOR HEALTH: Kuyasa Combined School drum majorettes opened the health day that was held at Jauka Hall last Thursday Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Health testing day for the people of Nemato

Jauka Hall was packed with Nemato community members last Thursday for the eye care and mental health awareness day, which was put together by Sarah Baartman District department of health. The day started off with prayer followed by a…

END OF THE YEAR: Don’t forget to book your year end functions at Kowie River Cruises- Lady Biscay

Lady Biscay boat a good adventure for your year-end functions

It is that time of the year again when people will be going to different places for their work year-end functions, and going on a boat cruise with your colleagues might be a brilliant way to unwind and feast your eyes on the beautiful…

LAST REPORT: at the Sunshine Coast Hospice annual report held at the Hospice office last Thursday were, from left, hospice administrator Angela Hibbert, Janine Peinke and director Trish Gillies Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Hospice bids farewell to director Trish Gillies

Sunshine Coast Hospice held its a community report back meeting at the Hospice office last Thursday to report back on issues that they have dealt with, in terms of their standing as an organisation, about their finances and other things…

2. NICE JAMS: keeping the crowd entertained at Barefoot Café during the Wharf Street Soiree on Friday evening were Gingi and the Jam, with band members, from left, Gerrie Germishuizen, MJ Stoltz and Kev Russel Picture: NTOMBI MSUTU

Wharf Street Soiree an event to remember

Locals and visitors braved the chilly weather last Friday evening to attend the Wharf Street Soiree, welcoming spring with a festive buzz. Beautiful fairy lights adorned the street and throngs milled along the historical street, exploring…