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Whatever you passion – whether it requires paddles or saddles,

sails or rails – Buffalo City and the wider Amathole region is

geared to get your blood pumping and your heart racing.

OUR PEOPLE

Nkosinathi JoyiTaking the boxing world by storm

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TrennerysCome find your bliss on the Wild Coast

37Local is lekkerCeleste Salzwedel shares what she loves about her city

41Surf cultureSurfer Glen Hollands talks about his new book “The Reef”52

KIDSRuth Ritchie’s 10 fun outings for kids this spring

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DIRECTORYYour guide to restaurants, hotels, activities and more

60 Leaving our markThe Nahoon human and

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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher Celia Theart

editor Tanya Jonker

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ContributorsRuth Ritchie, Gail Pullen,

Rocky Heath, Tanya Jonker, Kevin Cole

sub-editor Ruth Ritchie

ArtistiC direCtor Donne Gierke

design & layoutRocky Heath

Candi van der Merwe

AdvertisingZetha Botha

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CELEBRATING

One of the great joys and privileges of putting together 360 every quarter is the fact that it forces all of us who work on it – and it really is a massive team effort – to appreciate anew the

beauty and the opportunity all around us.Like most East Londoners, we too, can get caught up in focusing

on the many things that need improvement in our city. And sadly, the more you focus on the negative, the bleaker the picture becomes.

The good news, however, is that there is so much more to celebrate and enjoy than there is to lament, and this edition of 360 is certainly testament to that.

From the great adventure attractions on our doorstep, to our archaeological treasures and the inspirational people who call our city home, this edition is packed with good news stories about why this is still one of the best places in the country to work, play and raise your family.

But it is up to all of us who love this region to share the best of who we are with the rest of the country.

As chief copywriter Ruth Ritchie is fond of saying, 360 is unashamedly proud to be a cheerleader-in-chief for our city, and for the wider Amathole region – and we urge all of you to join us in celebrating this magnificent part of the country.

After a nippy winter, spring is here. Go play!

tanya JonkerEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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FOREWORD

September is National Tourism Month, and what better place to celebrate this

important industry than right here in Buffalo City – a city which is increasingly becoming known not only nationally but internationally for our rich and varied basket of

tourism products and potential.I am especially proud of the fact that Buffalo City

was chosen this year, over many other candidates, to host the national government’s official Tourism Month celebrations.

A warm word of welcome to all our national visitors and delegates, and thank you for choosing Buffalo City as the host city of these very important proceedings.

We are confident that our city, and the wider region, will provide the ideal backdrop for the tourism and tourism-related issues that will be under discussion during the flagship Tourism Month events

planned for our city.A special word of thanks and congratulations to the

Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism whose hard work resulted in these celebrations being anchored in our city.

We continue to work closely with the department as well as with the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, to showcase our many world-class tourism attractions, and we remain confident that this hard work is laying important foundations for the revitalisation of tourism-related commerce in our city, and beyond.

To all our visitors, thank you for choosing our city as your holiday destination. We are proud of our amenities and our many attractions, and we trust that you will fully utilise and enjoy all that we have to offer during your stay.

Cllr. Zukiswa ncitha Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metro

KingWilliams Town

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CAPITAL If it’s pure, unadulterated adrenaline you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Regardless of your ability or skill level, Buffalo City boasts a wealth of adventure and extreme attractions – on land, on sea and in the air!

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> ABSEILINGAbseiling is one of the fastest growing extreme

sports in the country – and it’s easy to see why. What’s not to like about attaching yourself to a harness and rappling down a sheer cliff face, as Rocky Heath discovered (page 14) when she and fellow 360 staffers went face-to-face with Mother Nature at Morgan’s Bay recently? Unlike rock climbing, which requires both skill and previous experience, abseiling is safe and enjoyable even for the complete novice. And thanks to our rugged coastline and dramatic elevations, we have some of the most spectacular abseiling experiences anywhere in the country. Contact Rock IT on 084 407 2313.

> BUNGEE JUMPINGThe Eastern Cape is proud to claim the world’s

third highest commercial bungee at Bloukrans Bridge, just four hours’ drive from East London. Jumpers are secured in a full body harness and have to walk along a specially designed catwalk which is suspended beneath the road surface, which will then lead you to the top of the arch – 216m above the Bloukrans River. Here you’ll receive final instructions by highly experienced staff, a countdown and off you go! Bloukrans utilises pendulum bungee technology ensuring the smoothest, most comfortable jump possible. Contact Face Adrenalin on 042 2811 458.

> BOATING, CANOEING, KAYAKINGHome to a number of fantastic rivers, beautiful

scenery, and a climate made for outdoor enthusiasts, the eastern half of the Eastern Cape is the perfect place to indulge a passion for paddling. There are more great canoeing and kayaking opportunities here than you can shake a life jacket at, just ask for details from your hotel, B&B or resort hosts.

> MICROLIGHTINGWhat better way to see our beautiful coastline

and rugged interior than from the air? Come Fly With Me offers introductory flights that promise to

take your breath away. Literally! No skill or previous experience necessary, just bring a hearty dose of adventure and fun. For more information contact them on 083 860 5078.

> PARAGLIDINGIn Buffalo City the sky is, quite literally, the limit,

with excellent ridge soar and some fantastic scenic flying opportunities. Paragliding is common along the coastline but the hot interior also offers world class thermals that are much sought after by more experienced gliders.

> SAILINGThe East London Yacht Club benefits from

fantastic sailing conditions and the club has a well-earned reputation as one of the most efficient but also the friendliest and most hospitable around. It has successfully hosted many large national championships over the last 30 years, including the Fireball, Hobie, Laser and Dart Classes national and world. There is also a fantastic Learn-2-Sail programme for kids on Saturday mornings. Contact Wayne on 083 375 6001 for details.

> WHITE WATER RAFTINGIf you like your rafting experience to be of the

white knuckle variety, head inland to Barkly East, where Wild Mountian Adventures offer a variety of trails and tours, including the popular three-day weekend tour. Contact them on [email protected].

> ZIP LINESAreena Riverside Resort offers visitors a unique

zip line skywalk. This breath-taking attraction consists of 10 zip lines, of which the longest spans over 150m and the tallest stands a full 70m. A fun, thrilling and adrenaline pumping two-hour adventure guaranteed to stay with you for a lifetime. The tour takes place within a private game park, near the abseil krantz, overlooking the beautiful Kwelera River, Leopard Kloof and Areena Valley. Experience the true beauty and get in touch with nature. Contact Areena on 043 734 3055.

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Whatever you passion – whether it requires paddles or saddles, sails or rails – Buffalo City and the wider Amathole region is geared to get your blood pumping and your heart racing. Thanks to a mild climate and temperate weather almost all year round, the region is fast gaining a reputation as one of the

country’s most ideal adventure destinations. And we have the facilities, the infrastructure and the facilitators to support it. From surfing and angling to gliding, diving, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, 4x4ing, canoeing and kayaking, there is very little you’re not going to be able to do in and around the city. Even bungee jumping and skydiving is available only a few hours’ drive from East London.

Here’s a sample of some of the exciting adventure activities available in and around our city:

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Scenic introductory flights from R285ppExperience the graceful thrill of microlight flight in the company of highly experienced flight instructors (Weather permitting)

C: 083 860 5078 Wings park (Flamingo) CAA/0071

> AMATOLA The challenging Amatola traverses the Amatola

Mountains through the most breath-taking landscape imaginable, rambling between indigenous forests and glades, grasslands and pine plantations. The trail starts at Maden Dam near King William’s Town and finishes at Tyume Forest station, 3km from Hogsback. Most of the route passes through ancient indigenous rainforest with towering Outeniqua yellowwood, sneezewood, wild olive and lemonwood. Colourful fungi, orchids, watsonias, falling stars, and red hot pokers contribute to the enchanting forest scenes. Hikers have no shortage of cascading waterfalls and swimming pools to cool off in. Parts of the trail are steep and strenuous but the effort is rewarded by the magnificent views alone! Overnight huts with bunks and mattresses, braai facilities, firewood, water and toilets are provided. Not recommended for unfit hikers.

> STRANDLOPERThe Strandloper Trail treats hikers to a subtropical

carefree meander through incredibly scenic rocky shores, sandy beaches, grasslands and coastal scrubland. Starting at the Strandloper Ecotourism Centre at Cape Morgan, the southbound paths eventually reach Gonubie on the last day.

Endless wave-washed seascapes, interesting tidal pools, unspoiled river estuaries, cool forests and golden sand dunes characterise this varied route. Some sections of the trail offer lovely snorkelling in the gullies.

Hungry hikers can grab a hearty pub meal and drink at various hotels and pubs along the way. Overnight huts all have ablution facilities. There are also braai facilities with the exception of the Cape Henderson hut, where no fires are allowed.

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“It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

A TALE OF TWO HIKESIn addition to a plethora of shorter and gentler hikes, the Eastern Cape boasts two of the country’s best and

most popular multi-day hiking challenges: the five-day Strandloper and the six-day Amatola.

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Dust off those hiking boots, and get that adrenalin-filled blood pumping through

your veins again: spring has arrived, bringing with it an adventure experience of a lifetime.

A short 75km drive from East London brings you to Morgan’s Bay on the Wild Coast where the cliffs rise up steeply from the sea, begging to be climbed.

The short hike to the rock climbing area is so breath-takingly beautiful and peaceful, you almost forget that in a couple of minutes you are going to be climbing right over the edge of one of those stunning cliffs.

Rock climbing and abseiling isn’t just looking at a rock and then deciding to climb it - different styles, techniques, types of rock,

as well as safety issues need to be considered. In the capable hands of climbing instructors Rob and Cheri Stewardson, founders of RockIT Adventures, all safety equipment is explained and their reassuring knowledge of climbing techniques and specialised equipment lays to rest any initial trepidation.

With our hearts thumping an exhilirating beat in our chests and our minds racing in anticipation, one by one we gear up and line up. One by one we take a deep breath, step over the edge and experience the sheer exhilaration of being suspended high above the ocean, a school of dolphins frolicking in the waves below us - followed by free climbing up a 900 rock face using nothing but sheer focus and tiny cracks and hollows put there by mother nature herself. An absolute and unexpected thrill of a lifetime!

After conquering a seemingly impassable craggy cliff on this wild stretch of Eastern Cape coastline, I can say with absolute certainty that

you will awaken the adventurous spirit within you - and feel more alive than you have in a long time. Unlike anything you have experienced before, with enough adrenalin to satisfy the most adventurous of spirits - all wrapped up in the most beautiful scenery the Eastern Cape has to offer.

Rock IT Adventures experienced husband and wife team, Rob and Cheri, run informative and adventure-filled tours for groups of up to 8 people. They also have a climbing school for interested parties. to experience it yourself - call 084 407 2313 or email [email protected]

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East London surrounds:FuLL & haLF day tours

rob stewardson 084 407 [email protected]

Have you ever gazed at a 900 rock face and wondered what it would be like to climb it right to the top? Or imagined how awe-inspiring the view over the ocean would be from that tiny ledge in the middle of a cliff? Intrepid 360 staffer ROCKY HEATH strapped on a harness and took the plunge.

Interesting rockclimbing terminology

BElAy: to protect a climber from falling by passing the rope through, or around, a friction enhancing device.GRiGRi: a type of belay device used to create friction.

FRiEnD: A spring-loaded camming device.CRACK CliMBinG: To ascend on a rock face by wedging

body parts into cracks.JuMAR: To ascend a rope using a mechanical ascender.

ElviS lEGS: Wobbly knees resulting from tired legs.FAll: undesirable downward motion. Hopefully stopped

by a rope, otherwise see mountain rescue.

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The province is rich in biodiversity with contrasting landscapes featuring primeval coastal forests and white sandy beaches, diverse wildlife, ancient rock art and Xhosa culture, offering the intrepid explorer an adventure of a lifetime.

Eastern Cape launches

The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) has developed a new Coastal Route covering nearly 900km of pristine coastline spanning the length of the Eastern Cape. The new Coastal Route is designed to appeal

to both self-drive and group tourists looking for an authentic and memorable travel experience. The route is divided into eight regional routes that will take travellers to the Eastern Cape’s less explored and off-the-beaten-track attractions to discover the heart and soul of the province.

The eight regional routes include Baviaans, Tsitsikamma Adventure, Kouga, Frontier Country, Sunshine Coast, Amathole Mountain Escape, the Wild Coast, and Greater Addo.

Addo Elephant Park... and moreThe benefit of the Coastal Route is that it will highlight not only the Eastern

Cape’s well known and iconic attractions such as the Mkhambati Nature Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park and the province’s amazing beaches and surfing spots, but it will also take travellers to some of the undiscovered places of natural beauty.

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Nature’s Rest is one of the most beautiful resorts in the Eastern Cape, and does exactly as its name promises: It takes you back to nature, while you relax and enjoy the lovely environment.

The resort sits on the banks of a lagoon estuary in a sheltered valley just outside “the city with holiday town spirit” that is East London. The Zamnyana River cuts through the hills that encircle the park, creating tall rocky cliffs and crystal clear pools below. You’ll find a safe bathing beach only a mere 10-minute walk away, almost exclusively used by Nature’s Rest visitors. Nature’s Rest offers 20 self-catering fully equipped rondavels and 35 caravan/camping sites overlooking the lagoon.

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South Africa has the third highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Bloukrans Bridge, on the border of the Eastern and Western Cape, offers thrill-seekers 216 freefalling metres of pure adrenaline.

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For sand dune enthusiasts, the 6500-year-old Coastal Dune Field found at Alexandria is the largest shifting dune field in the Southern Hemisphere and has been nominated for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other attractions include the Amathole Mountain Escape and Port St Johns, Jewel of the Wild Coast.

For those interested in history and culture, tourists can view ancient man-made fish traps at Cape St Frances and experience Grahamstown, a small city that boasts more than 70 heritage sites including a cathedral and the surrounding Victorian and Edwardian shop fronts on the Church Square. Alternatively, you can spend time visiting the final resting place of Sarah (Saartjie) Baartman the “Hottentot Venus” in Hankey, visit the Xhosa cultural hub of the province in the Wild Coast and experience mouth-watering dishes in East London, surrounding game reserves and in Port Alfred.

Go jumpAt Tsitsikamma adrenalin junkies can participate

in the third highest commercial bungee jump in the world, take a treetop canopy tour or go black water tubing. Those who like their thrills a little more sedate, can spend a few days at one of the many 5-star game lodges, play golf, go fishing or just relax at a spa. The Eastern Cape has it all. Other highlights along the Route include Jeffrey’s Bay, home of the

best right-hand wave in the world; Port Elizabeth, a water-sport paradise offering every conceivable coastal and marine recreational experience one could think of including the added thrill of deep sea diving to explore a few of the 300 ships wrecked in nearby Algoa Bay.

There are six blue flag beaches along the coastal route including the world-renowned kite-surfing spot at Cannon Rocks.

The Baviaans Wilderness Area is an extension of the Cape Floral Kingdom and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Addo Elephant National Park abutting the Indian Ocean is the only protected area in the world where not only the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) may be seen but also whales and Great White sharks.

The Wild Coast covers untouched beaches with waterfalls running into the sea. The annual sardine run rivals the famous Masai Mara wildebeest migration in East Africa. The area is rich in cultural diversity, including the birthplace of Nelson Mandela with a National Museum in Mthatha dedicated to the origin of his footsteps. The area is home to many of South Africa’s historic leaders and human icons such as O.R. Tambo and Walter Sisulu. This region is also known for its authentic Xhosa culture tradition, art amenities and other adventure activities.

For more information visit www.openafrica.org/route/coastal-route or call 043 701 9600.

The route incorporates suggested itineraries based on interesting things to see and do as well as value-for-money local accommodation which

are sure to extend visitor stays in the province.

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Leaving our markThe Nahoon human

and animal trace fossil footprints

Buffalo City is home to one of the world’s most exciting trace fossil discoveries - the 124 000-year-old homonin footprints fossilised into the soft sand at Nahoon Point, which are recognised as one of the oldest human track ways on Earth. East London Museum scientist KEVIN COLE explains the significance of this magnificent find.

Photo courtesy Bernadine Reynolds

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It is hard to imagine the significant impact a young child made on the history of Buffalo City through the simple action of walking along a dune at

Nahoon Point. Rainy weather had produced a perfect template of damp sand which traced the footprints of a child as he or she walked toward the sea.

Over time the impression of toes, an instep and heel of numerous prints left by the leisurely stroll hardened and were preserved by layers of sand building up over the track way.

These lithified (fossilised) footprints were discovered approximately 124 000 years later in 1964 by two municipal officials, Bill Hartely and Rhett Kaiser. To date these are still one of the oldest human track ways on planet Earth made by anatomically modern humans (our early, early cousins).

Presenting evidence of human habitation in the region, and now part of the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve, these trace fossil footprints have focussed attention of human evolution studies along our coast and over time may contribute to a wider study being conducted along the southern Cape coast. The search for the original home base of all humanity right here along the coast of southern Africa!

Trace fossils form part of a scientific discipline called ichnology and the importance of the Nahoon

prints is that they are also associated with animal trace fossil prints. These include two mammal species (possibly a mongoose and a Cape Hare) and a sea bird (maybe an African Oystercatcher). All this activity on the dune took place over a short space of time, perhaps on the same day, and leads to questions still to be answered.

A scientific method called optical luminescence dating (of the Nahoon sandstone) has revealed a revised age of the rock in which the prints were found from 29 000 years to 124 000 years. Dr Dave Roberts of the Council of Geoscience led this initiative. The original sandstone slabs containing the human and animal trace fossil footprints are housed at the East London Museum (after they broke away naturally from a cliff close to Nahoon Point).

Dr Roberts and myself have found additional animal track ways during excavation work undertaken at Nahoon. It is hoped that more human trace fossil prints will be discovered. Nahoon Point Nature Reserve also has a rich heritage of archaeological material as noted by numerous shell middens (refuse sites for shellfish collected from the rocks as a high protein food source), Middle Stone Age (MSA) stone tools and palaeoanthropological artifacts (such as a fossilised human femur).

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Members of the public have greatly assisted the museum by discovering important finds. In 2010 the Barnhoorn family reported an animal trace fossil track way close to Bat’s Cave and in 2011 Garron Lewis found a segment of fossilised human femur in the inter-tidal zone at Nahoon Point. These finds confirm the importance of this stretch of coast as a potential treasure trove for science across a number of disciplines.

Humankind’s curiosity with our origins has been well documented and Buffalo City is to be commended for protecting this heritage as new discoveries will help to solve a puzzle which is both intriguing as it is relevant in a world that challenges the long-term survival of a species known as homo sapiens.

The well-preserved sandstone at Nahoon is one of the larger outcrops of this type of rock along the coast. Wave action over millennia has carved coves, wave-cut platforms, Bat’s Cave and sandstone stacks. Natural erosion and large sandstone slabs breaking away may also, in time, reveal further trace fossil track ways.

These track ways form when the action of carbonic acid in rain water acts with the carbonate in the loose sand to form a kind of cement which lithifies the sand particles together to form sandstone. During this process the human and animal track ways were preserved and later discovered contributing to our scientific knowledge.

Looking at the Nahoon fossil track ways one may wonder if there was some predator prey interaction between the mongoose and the birds or the Cape Hare. Was the child moving toward the shore-line to predate on a washed up seal or dolphin, or just to collect shellfish? Where were the parents, siblings or other relations? What occupied their time besides foraging and making stone tools and how did they think about the Earth? Some thoughts to ponder when next visiting Nahoon Point Nature Reserve. − Kevin Cole

Kevin Cole is a scientist with the East london Museum.

An exhibit of the trace fossil footprints found in large slabs of coastal sandstone rockface are on display at the museum.

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What inspires the 360 brand?An unashamedly positive and pro-Buffalo City and Eastern Cape attitude guides all our editorial decisions. 360 is on a mission to showcase what locals love about East London and about the main provincial tourism nodes around our city, including the Amathole Mountain Escape, Wild Coast, Sunshine Coast and Frontier Country tourism routes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What role does the new website play?Since travellers now do most of their holiday planning and travel research via the internet, there was a need for an online tourism and leisure portal aimed at marketing our region with its many attractions to a wider audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What can visitors expect?Regular updates and events info on the homepage, as well as quality articles highlighting the best of our region – its natural beauty, inspirational people, sporting and adventure activities, family festivals, hospitality news, culinary offerings and more. We are committed to constantly growing and improving the site, to make

www.buffalocity360.co.za the definitive information portal for everyone living here, and all our visitors and potential tourists.What are your plans for improving the site?The accommodation and directory listings on our website need to be fully populated. This is an ongoing process as our interaction with web users grows, but the process has started and we are confident of developing a very informative, robust directory.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .What is the role of Facebook?

Our intention is to build a vibrant, fun and engaged Facebook community where locals, visitors and travel industry folk share, celebrate and promote our region’s wonderful tourism potential. We also run loads of giveaways and provide plenty to drool over in our Tasty

Tuesday posts. We would also like to encourage all our

region’s tourism product owners to use this space as a communal networking platform to share ideas and experiences. We have fantastic products in and around our city and we should all work together to show the rest of the world

what we have to offer.

The Buffalo City 360 website and social media platform on Facebook was launched earlier this year by Intengu Communications as a companion product to the glossy 360 print edition magazine. Tanya Jonker spoke to newly appointed 360 online editor Ruth Ritchie about the aims of this initiative, and its potential to drive tourism in our region.

tourismwebsite launched

Ruth Ritchie >> 360 online Editor

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Between 20 and 30 flights land at East London Airport each day with 346,000 people welcomed each year. Strong emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction and efficiency. The airport is also a crucial link in the cargo chain, playing an important role in the growing economy of the Eastern Cape.

East London Airporta destination for top flights in the Eastern Cape

Telephone: +27 (0)43 706 0304 | Fax: +27 (0)43 706 0313 | Email: [email protected]

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“Aerobatics at Altitude”

Conference & Events VenueMon - Thurs between 16:30 - 18:30

Contact Bernice on 043 736 3766 or 076 421 9498, email: [email protected]

Catering for nature lovers, culture vultures, adrenaline junkies and the Sunday-afternoon-excursionist – there is no reason why anyone

living here should ever feel that there is nothing to do. What’s more there are 150 listed tourist guides in Buffalo City just waiting to take locals and visitors alike on a guided experience within the area.

Tourist guides offer a variety of tour options and can design a specific tour according to your personal needs. The itinerary, time and costs involved are negotiable. Professional tourist guides undergo accredited training in the local, natural and cultural heritage. Most tourist guides specialise in one particular aspect: township tours, city tours, natural walks or cultural visits. Some tourist guides have expanded their services to that of a tour operator and can offer transport, but most work as step-on guides who accompany you in your own vehicle.

visit www.buffalocity360.co.za for a comprehensive listing of tour guides and operators in our area.

IN YOUR OWN TOWN

Did you know that Buffalo City has more than a hundred heritage sites? And all less than one and a half hours’ drive from East London…

Be a tourist

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A cool cosmopolitan space to unwind and recharge, Emerald Spa at the Premier Hotel EL ICC includes unique facilities which present

both visitors and city dwellers with a wealth of wellness and sheer tranquility.

A wide-ranging menu features a number of spa luxuries, from comprehensive facials to massages (consider the Bamboo experience or Balinese journey) and body experiences (from slim & tone to re-mineralising) along with essential beauty treatments while Emerald Spa also includes signature treatments from Balance to Fresh, Pure, Romance and an express package.

In addition, Emerald Spa has unique corporate packages which provide for weekly massages,

monthly facials and relaxation therapies to take the stress out of daily life.

Other popular features include a revitalising floatation pool and a hydrotherapy room. to book your next treatment contact 043 709 5117 or email: [email protected]

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The package includes a hydrating facial, hand and foot treatment, massage, chill out session in the Rasul and floatation pool, as well as a spa snack.

To enter, send an email to [email protected] with the answer to the following question:Q: Name one rejuvenating treatment option or facility available at the new Emerald Spa.

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Make waves in the sunshineDig out that swimwear and go for a splash at the ever-popular

Bonza Bay Supertube. This recently spruced water slide at Quinera River mouth is about to get even funkier with a caravan for refreshments, a coffee corner and spacious deck with seating. All this will be ready in time for the school holidays. Open Friday afternoon and all day on weekends, weather permitting. Contact: 071 309 5916

Catch Mother Nature at her best Spring is the time when many animals have their babies. Pop

over to Mpongo Private Game Reserve with its wildlife, farm yard and hippo pool – its home to some of the cutest wild and tame animals around. Have your photo taken cuddling a lion cub, feeding a baby giraffe or petting an adorable baby zebra. With 3500 hectares to explore, game drives are a hit and for slightly older children, game can be viewed from horseback or on a mountain bike. N6 road towards Stutterheim. Contact: 043 742 9002

Play with your pooch in the parkPack a picnic, add a couple of kids and a sociable doggie and

you’re all set for a great family day out at James Pearce Park in Stirling. Take along a skateboard, a bike or anything with wheels. Best of all, this outing won’t cost you a cent. Play area with round-a-bout, tarantula jungle gym, monkey bars, swings and sky high slide. A word of caution, mind other people’s dogs and kids whilst driving your vehicle into or out of the park.

Keep your eye on the ball A pumped version of putt-putt has arrived in Beacon Bay.

It’s Xtreme Golf – a fun and affordable outdoor activity for all, no matter what your age. Feel like a kid again at this brilliantly designed facility with its many water features and indigenous landscaping. Take your pick of three courses: yellow (easy), blue (medium) and red (difficult). Play like a pro on the 10th hole and your hole-in-one wins you a free game. Open daily 7.30am to 9.30pm. Contact: 043 706 6808

Grab a mild to wild adventure Tweens and teens will love you for this outing. Areena Riverside

Resort offers paintball in the game reserve, pellet gun target shooting, an obstacle course over the dam or the thrill of ziplining. Not to mention quad bike game viewing trips where your 14-year-old can self-drive and younger siblings go along with you as passengers. For a chilled afternoon, hire a canoe and paddle down the Kwelera River. Contact: 043 734 3055

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Visit our gallery in the tranquil Floradale Complex where an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics,

stained glass and jewellery by selected East London artists are on offer to the discerning buyer.

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Fraternise with farm animals The animals you’ll meet at Falabella Farm are like characters

out of a storybook. There’s Buzz (he’s a hand-reared Billy goat), Mo-jo (the alpaca), Moo-moo (the jersey cow), Duke (a rare breed of miniature horse) and the newest additions to the family, Jack and Jill (both donkeys). Children romp about in the huge play area and petting farm while parents enjoy a relaxed meal at the country coffee shop. A pony ride is the cherry on top of this outing. Open Wednesday to Sunday 8.30am to 15.30pm. Schafli Road. Contact: 084 482 9780

Take Junior fishing Try a spot of fishing at Nahoon River by the Batting

Bridge picnic spot and catch mainly silvies (proper name is Cape Stumpnose), small cob and grunters. Watch your child experience the thrill of catching “a big one” and releasing it again. You don’t have to be a fishing fundi yourself. Just buy squid, take along a rod, reel, hook, running sinker and you can pump prawn on the banks of the river for bait. Age-old fun and quality bonding time guaranteed.

Eyeball a snake, gecko or giant bullfrog Be the first of your friends to visit the new snake park on the N6 road towards Stutterheim. Your family will be entranced by the wonderful array of indigenous and exotic reptiles on display. Check out the largest venomous snake in the world – the King Cobra, and don’t miss the live snake shows on weekends. With its large selection of mambas, pythons, rattle snakes, pit vipers and more, this is an outing to remember. Apex Predators at Python Park. Contact: 079 4916 486

Experience the fresh sea air Bundle your kids into the car and head for one of East

London’s star attractions – Gonubie beach with its long scenic boardwalk, tidal pool and lush natural vegetation. Situated at the Gonubie River mouth, flanked by an estuary and bluff on the north and a rocky headland on the south this protected beach is ideal for a friendly game of mini cricket, rugby or frisbee. There’s also bathing, boating, surfing and fishing.

Go free range in the outdoorsShop at the market, indulge in a hearty breakfast, go bug

hunting, den building or exploring on a leisurely forest walk at Tea in the Trees. Kids play freely in the back-to-nature castle jungle gym, the 3 Little Pigs house and a bath brimming with large toy animals, buckets and spades. Open every Sunday from 9am to 2pm and the art, craft and home produce market is on the first Sunday of the month. Chintsa West. Contact: 072 611 23 67

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Come find yourblissThe Eastern Cape has no shortage of exquisite

family holiday options. From idyllic, sun-drenched beach retreats to exhilarating nature adventures –

there is, quite literally, something for everyone. But why be forced to choose? Such is the luxury of

our region’s tourism offerings that we boast a number of gorgeous leisure resorts which quite literally offer the best of all worlds.

Trennerys Hotel on the Wild Coast is one such spoilt-for-choice option.

A picturesque, family-friendly beach hotel just a short hop across the legendary Kei Mouth pontoon, Trennerys is both all you expect from a coastal resort – sun, sea, tall cocktails by a shady pool – and much, much more.

Thanks to its exquisite setting on the legendary Transkei Wild Coast, the hotel offers that one magical ingredient us city dwellers most crave – complete and utter escape. Close enough for an easy weekend break, it nevertheless seems a million miles from the madding crowds of stressful urban living.

Your only obligation here, it seems, is to relax, regroup and be reminded of how indulgently refreshing it is to be focused on nothing more strenuous than enjoying the thundering crash of Wild Coast waves, or the melancholic moan of a soaring fish eagle.

But if lounging by the pool and dreaming ahead of the hotel’s by-now legendary Saturday evening seafood buffet seems a little sedentary, there’s more than enough adventure activities to satisfy even the

most tireless of thrill seekers.Mountain biking, canoeing, tennis, volleyball,

rock and surf fishing, horse-riding and some breath-taking 4x4 and hiking trails – it’s all on hand. And even if it isn’t, chances are Trennery’s ever-helpful and knowledgeable staff will probably move a mountain or two to arrange it for you.

Being a bit more cocktail than rock-trail minded myself, I found my bliss on the beach and next to the pool. But like most parents, my litmus test for scoring family resorts is yay or nay from my hard-to-impress tween daughter.

At 11-and-a half (and don’t forget the half!), getting the Dana cool-factor nod is no mean feat. But having boated across a choppy lagoon, hiked through a forest, navigated a mountain canyon and swum in a spectacular rock cliff pool, the verdict was unambiguous. Suffice to say, I am being strong- armed as we speak to book our return visit to this tranquil dollop of Wild Coast magic. − Ruth − Tanya Jonker

Trennerys Hotel on the rugged Wild Coast is the perfect getaway spot - close enough for an easy weekend break.

A trip to Trennerys is simply not complete without signing

up for one of the resort’s famous Trevor’s Tours. A fountain

of information, Trevor has introduced thousands of visitors

to the region’s exquisite fauna and flora, the ecological balance

and its fascinating history. In addition to his spectacular hikes,

which include a truly breath-taking lagoon and river cruise,

Trevor has also recently introduced a guided 4x4 trail. See the

Wild Coast as it was meant to be seen, with Trevor as your host.

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Ouma has been rescued! After months of uncertainty about whether the Eastern Cape’s iconic rusk brand would remain in the

province, parent company Foodcorp has announced that our beloved Ouma is staying put.

Foodcorp had been considering moving its Ouma operation from Molteno, about two-and-a-half hours’ drive from East London, to Gauteng.

However, in a move to save local jobs, and mindful of Ouma’s intrinsically Eastern Cape heritage, the provincial government has stepped up and forged a public-private partnership.

“We have a strong connection with Molteno and understand our role and responsibilities as active participants in the local economy,” says Foodcorp CEO Justin Williamson. “And so I persuaded my board to agree to us reinvesting in Molteno on moral and ethical grounds – financially it is a poor decision‚ but it was absolutely necessary.”

Mcebisi Jonas, Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development‚ Environmental Affairs and Tourism‚ said the partnership proved private enterprises and the government could successfully work together to the benefit of the communities that they serve.

Ouma Rusks date back to 1939, when local entrepreneur Ouma Greyvensteyn – with just half a crown (about R2) worth of ingredients and her bo-baas baking skills to rely on – started what may well have been the province’s first tuisnywerheid.

Ouma sold her rusks to the visiting farmers’ wives, and within days, the orders began pouring in – and the rest is soft, doughy, dip-perfect history!

More than 80 years after this humble beginning, Ouma Rusks is not only one of the most popular brands in the country, it is also a staple – along with Mrs Balls and Simba chips – of the thousands of home grown food parcels sent to expats around the world every month.

According to Ouma’s official website, Ouma Greyvensteyn – by all accounts a remarkable person who since her younger years had actively participated in Molteno’s cultural and art activities – remained personally involved in the operation for many years.

“Her dream of a large rusk factory with oven chimneys seen against the horizon later became a reality and today, having expanded extensively from its humble beginnings, the Ouma factory is still situated on the farm Friedenheim, just outside Molteno.”

Ouma Greyvensteyn passed away in 1989, just shy of her 99th birthday, but her name and her legacy lives on.

− Tanya Jonker

Oumais staying put

Ouma Rusks date back to 1939, when local entrepreneur Ouma Greyvensteyn started what may well have been the province’s first tuisnywerheid.

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LOCAL IS LEKKER

Born… Kimberley.

Living here… 42 years.

East London is… a place of opportunity and hospitable people.

Local lifestyle… casual with everything close by.

Favourite annual event… Port Festival.

Eat out… Angela’s Coffee shop in Beach Road for divine, inexpensive food with warm and friendly service.

Feeling adventurous… drive in a 4×4 on rough terrain at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve.

Great experience… night time star gazing with a knowledgeable guide.

Exciting development… ELICC on the beachfront brings business people from all over to East London.

Heritage… I love to visit my “dear old friend” Mama Tofu who is 92 years young at the Ngxingxolo Cultural Village near the Mooiplaas Police Station and listening to her tell stories of the Xhosa culture.

One hour… watch whales frolicking in the ocean.

One day… the spectacular East London Museum.

One week… hike from Kobb Inn along the shore to East London.

Sea views… park on the hill in Sea View Terrace along the Esplanade with the German Memorial and the Multicultural Man statue in the foreground and the

oldest aquarium in South Africa just ahead with its whale watching deck.Outdoor escape… fishing with my husband on the rocks along the superb coastline.Animal encounters… The Lion Park just outside East London on the road to Stutterheim has a great variety of animals even allowing you to snuggle the lion cubs. Another of my favourites is the Queens Park Zoo.Art and entertainment… a play or musical at the Guild Theatre and visit the Ann Bryant Art Gallery.Love, love, love… the different cultures and the blending of the old and new city. Mild winters and superb summers.Vision for the city… a stream of passenger liners bringing tourists to boost the economy of East London and surrounds. The Clock Tower building restored to its former glory when it was used as a hall for passenger liners such as the QE2 and Union Castle.

Business woman, tourist guide and secretary of the Amathole Tourist Guides Association, Celeste Salzwedel,

shares what she loves about her city.

Not only does East London have the only River Port in South Africa but we have a tree that grows nowhere else in the world. The Umtiza tree can be found in the nature reserve in the Buffalo Pass.

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CHINTSA ACTIVISTSTo keep an eye

on developmenT

A new environmental group has been established to lobby for consultation and responsibility in the development of the exquisite Chintsa coastal region.

CRED – or the Chintsa Resources for Environment and Development – already has an active Facebook community and is in the process of expanding its online presence.

“Our primary interest relates to the environmental impact of development, and to the processes required for us to be involved in development planning,” says founding member Gill Harris.

“We want people to better understand the big white sign that announces an EIA process – what it means and how one can engage with it. We hope to break the myths around engagement being understood as negative. It is our intention to strongly encourage the idea that engaging in these inclusionary processes means you are interested, care about the environment and want to be a part of the evolving and bigger picture for your area.”

While development and environmental impact is a key focus, Gill says, the group won’t limit itself to this one aspect.

“General issues relating to the environment around us will also be addressed.”

CRED is keen to hear from anyone interested in these processes and are actively looking for people with knowledge and expertise in environmental issues relevant to our area, EIA processes, environmental law and such to contribute to their information pool.

For more information on CRED, or to get involved in this important initiative email [email protected] or find them on Facebook.

We want people to better understand the Big White Sign that announces an EIA process - what it means and how one can engage with it

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BusinessTourism

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With its unique geographical location – nestled between the laid-back Sunshine Coast on Route 72, Hogsback’s Amathole Mountains and the

unspoilt Wild Coast – the gateway city of East London is fast gaining ground as a serious competitor in the South African conferencing and events landscape. Its well-connected airport and convenient travelling distances coupled with high-quality amenities and attractions, all within easy reach, inspire a special ambiance ideally suited to MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism.

South Africa’s only beachfront convention centre The East London International Convention Centre

(ELICC) situated on the beachfront just 15 minutes from East London Airport, the Industrial Development Zone and all major industries is raising the profile of the Eastern Cape and Buffalo City region as an exciting new conference destination both nationally and internationally. The ELICC has not only hosted major conventions such as SA Psychiatrics Congress and SA Heart Foundation but has been awarded Best Congress & Convention Centre, Africa in the prestigious Business Travel Awards 2011.

Lying on South Africa’s south-eastern coast, Buffalo City is best known for its great natural beauty and spectacular beaches. More recently, the addition of a world-class international convention centre is contributing to the region’s rise in status as a business travel destination.

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Managed by Premier Hotels & Resorts, this R500 million state-of-the-art centre includes a 650-seater auditorium, an exhibition floor and a major hall seating up to 850 people ball-room style and 2200 cinema-style as well as executive boardrooms, restaurants and kitchens.

The interior décor reflects both an African sense of place and the cosmopolitan style of international convention centres. Delegates are accommodated in the 275-room Premier Hotel ELICC with its rim-flow swimming pool, upmarket restaurant, business centre and VIP lounges.

All rooms are sea-facing. There is also a luxury spa and gym on the premises.

“The development has brought not only conference and incentive travel to East London but has significantly upgraded Orient Beach and the Esplanade as a leisure destination,” says Samuel Nassimov MD of Premier Hotels & Resorts.

Bouquet of conference and function venuesIn addition to large-scale facilities such as the

ELICC for hi-tech conventions, exhibitions and trade shows, the region offers an array of variously sized multi-purpose meeting venues ranging from country hotels and intimate seaside retreats to authentic bushveld hideaways.

Popular conference and function venues in and around Buffalo City to name a few include the Blue Lagoon Hotel on the banks of the Nahoon River, Buffalo Park in central East London with its panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, the exclusive Atlantis Beachfront Centre, Trennerys Hotel on the Wild Coast, the Manderson Hotel and Conference Centre in Stutterheim, the Fish River Sun Hotel & Country Club and Mpekweni Beach Resort on the R72 Sunshine Coast, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve along the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route and Crawfords Beach Lodge on the beautiful Chintsa Bay.

The region is blessed with ample accommodation establishments across the spectrum of hotels, lodges,

bed & breakfasts, guest houses and resorts.

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The perfect playground for post-conference fun and corporate teambuilding – from amazing races to archery, survivor challenges to beach Olympics – Buffalo City offers a selection of teambuilding packages with the emphasis on eco-adventure, coastal and bush activities. Generally the weather is good for outdoor action all year round, with mild winters and warm summers.

The region boasts a wealth of leisure activities, tours and diversions for conference delegates: from walking with elephants to first-hand experiences of xhosa culture to luxury shopping, relaxation and fine dining.

Business travellers enjoy a wide variety of recreational and sporting facilities, top-class shopping malls, restaurants and back-to-nature activities. Guided game drives in a malaria-free environment, safari quad biking, abseiling, canoeing, golf, beach trails, sunset horse rides, township tours, sundowners, theatre and night life. Excursions from East London to the Wild Coast and the mountain village of Hogsback are also popular. − Ruth Ritchie

The luxury of combining business

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IBF mini-flyweight champion Nkosinathi Joyi, also known as Mabhere, is taking the boxing world by storm with what fans of the sport describe as a rare combination of raw talent and gutsy determination in the ring.

Joyi, who was born and raised in the Eastern Cape, is a former SA Amateur Champion who defended his title four consecutive times as a senior athlete.

Since turning pro in 2002, he has held world titles in both the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) and the International Boxing Federation (IBF), leading the prestigious American boxing magazine, Ring, to rate him the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer in his weight division.

But like so many home-grown heroes, Joyi remains, despite his international success, both grounded and humble. In fact, the affable athlete seems much more at ease discussing his heroes than his own accomplishments in the ring.

“I look up to and admire so many boxing greats,” he says, “people like Vuyani Bungu who by defending his IBF Junior Featherweight title a record 13 times made

history that every township boxer should be proud of.”“I am a south paw and a hard hitter by nature, so

Marvin ‘Marvellous’ Hagler is another boxer whom I admire. He was a south paw too, and another hard puncher and he unified all the prestigious titles in the middleweight division before the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard moved up their weights to fight in the same division.”

The youngest of three children, Joyi was born in May 1982 at Mcwangele Village, Lady Frere in the former Transkei. His parents, Abraham and Evelyn Joyi, struggled to make ends meet in the village and when Joyi was one year old, they moved to Nondula Squatter Camp in Mdantsane. Here the family lived in a one-roomed shack for many years until Joyi was able to buy them a house from his winnings as the SA Champion in 2004.

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Nkosinathi’s older brother, Temba, and his friends were amateur boxers at the Yonwaba Boxing Club in NU1 in Mdantsane and it was here that he became involved, albeit reluctantly and unenthusiastically at first, with boxing.

Away from the ring, Joyi is a soccer fanatic and a proud supporter of Bloemfontein Celtic and spends his spare time either watching soccer or enjoying traditional African music (his favourite genre is African jazz).

He also enjoys spending time with friends and holds his family close to his heart. In fact, Joyi readily admits that his mom still “spoils him rotten”. “To her, I am still that little five-year-old boy – her last born who never quite grew up!”

His advice to the youth of the Eastern Cape is simply to work hard, and to believe that work will eventually pay off.

“If you want success in your life, put your mind and

all your effort into it. There is nothing for nothing, but hard work always pays.”

As for his future, Joyi is adamant – he wants to achieve what no other South African boxer ever has. “I want to make history in boxing by unifying all four prestigious world titles, the IBF, WBC, WBA and WBO. That is my dream.”

Judging by his passion and tenacious determination, this is probably only a matter of time. − Gail Pullen

“My mom Evelyn is still my hero,” he says. “She is as strong as ever, even after the passing of my father seven years ago.”

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What inspired you to write this book?I put together the surfing display at the Nahoon Point Coastal and Visitor Education Centre a few years ago and in the course of collecting information and surfing artefacts, realised there was a vast but fragmented story to be told of East London’s surfing history. Many of the older surfers had only shared their experiences with close friends and family and this seemed like an opportunity to take their stories a bit wider and have them recorded for posterity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Very briefly, what is the book about? It’s about how surfing started in East London and the contribution that various key figures made to the sport and the development of what might be called a local ‘surf culture’. I try to relate East London’s surfing history to key developments in surfing and popular culture across South Africa and the world at the time. I’ve also tried to give it some social and political context, albeit in a minor way. I suppose it’s also about the allure of nostalgia, although I’m aware that this has its pitfalls… especially in South Africa.

What audience do you think the book will appeal to? Anyone who surfs. Surfing families in East London or formerly from East London. Tourists, hopefully. The South African surfing community, especially the old bullets. Actually, surf histories are quite big around the world – it’s that post-modern nostalgia thing again.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

There are some great old pictures in the book. Tell us a bit about these. Most of the pictures were borrowed directly from the older surfers I interviewed – they come from family scrapbooks and other personal archives. I also trawled the library, Daily Dispatch archives and got quite a bit of help from the staff of the East London Museum.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What challenges have you faced in the process of publishing this book?All the usual ones such as trying to pin down a publisher and eventually self-publishing. Fortunately, I’ve had some invaluable assistance from the volunteer

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Buffalo City 360 talks to veteran East London surfer Glenn Hollands about his new book “The Reef” which showcases the city’s rich and colourful surfing history.

committee that manages the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve. The technical side of the production was only possible because of a few good colleagues who put in their time for very little money. I also had to give up the idea that this was a nice hobby that could fill my weekends for another decade – sooner or later you have to go to print or the whole project becomes a joke.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Do you have any amusing anecdotes to share from your experience of writing this book?I made contact with Lee-Anne Joubert, the widow of East London’s famous surfer of the fifties and sixties, Bob Joubert. She now lives in the UK but gave me permission to access the family’s household goods which were in storage at Steers – we were searching for a sixties surfing video. At the depot I was confronted by three large containers such as you’d find on a ship. These had to be removed from the warehouse by huge industrial forklifts and then unpacked by hand. The sorting entailed the full contents of a large house – Steers provided half a

dozen workers and a supervisor who dutifully lined up the contents in long lines of 20m or more. We didn’t find much and it became clear that the task was hopeless. Sorry Steers… I should never have squealed about the paltry R400 charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What do you hope to achieve with this book?Mainly to record East London’s place in surfing history and ensure that the memories and adventures of the surf pioneers are not lost forever. Hopefully it’ll also provide a giggle to those who are interested in surfing and surf culture. − Ruth Ritchie

“The reef” launches in October. For more details on how to get hold of your copy of the book, visit www.buffalocity360.co.za

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Breakfasts • Light lunchesTea time treats • Catering

Snack platters • Frozen mealsSunday roasts

At Coelacanth Café we turn strangers into

lifelong friends.

Tel: 043 743 2904

Al fresco dining need not be of the slap together variety at all. In fact, who’s to say you have to sacrifice elegance and fine dining just because

your heat source happens to be outdoors?Win over even the fussiest of eaters and braai

sceptics with this delicious outdoor feast that replaces boring sides with a tasty and eye-catching salsa.

ingredients2 x 750g barbecue pork spare ribs

Marinade2 cups tomato sauce 1/4 cup honey1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 red chillies, chopped

Combine all the marinade ingredients and whisk well. Pour over the ribs and allow to marinade for at least 30 mins and up to 3/4 hours before braaiing.

Salsa4 cobs sweet corn, boiled 1 small pawpaw, halved and pips removed 2 avocados, halved and stones removed 1 x 400 g punnet Bella tomatoes 1 x 400 g can butter beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup chopped coriander 1 chilli, chopped 1 T olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Carefully run the blade of a sharp knife down the side of each corncob to remove the kernels.

Chop the flesh of the pawpaw and scoop out the avocado flesh, then add, with the tomatoes and butter beans, to a large bowl containing the corn kernels. Blend the coriander, chilli, lemon juice and olive oil, and mix into the salsa until combined. Season to taste.

For best results grill in a kettle-style braai on coals prepared for the indirect method of cooking. Baste frequently with the marinade sauce. Serve with salsa.

stiCkY sPAre ribs served with fresh sweet corn, avocado, bean and pawpaw salsa

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Spring is sprung, and if you have even a few drops of authentic South African blood coursing through your

veins, you’ve already dusted off the grill and slapped together at least one pre-summer braai.

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CUISINE

Connoisseurlearn to taste like a true

No need to be an expert to have fun tasting – if you drink wine, you have taken the first step in how to ‘think’ wine!

The wine tasting ritual may feel silly and pretentious at first, but with some semi-thoughtful regular exposure to a broad spectrum of wines, you will

soon be confident and comfortable with the sensory language and appreciation of wine. Every grape variety has its own intrinsic personality traits that can easily be detected with practice. We recommend starting with single variety wines that are typical.

Begin your tasting by pouring around 50ml of wine into your tasting glass.

steP 1 SeeTilt your tasting glass to observe the colour and

how it changes from the heart to the edge of the glass. A white wine that is very pale straw with a green

tinge suggests a young wine made in a dry style. The more golden the wine appears may tell you that it is older, sweeter or has been exposed to wood.

Appearance is key to not only the age of red wines, but also the quality. If the colour of a red wine extends to the very edge of the glass, chances are the wine is high in extract and of a superior quality.

steP 2 Swirl and sniffSwirling the wine will release the fragrances and

aromas. Place your nose just into the rim of the glass and take a long thoughtful sniff of the wine.

What we smell when we nose a wine is in fact a complex of volatile chemical compounds or esters.

Since wine aromas have no original vocabulary of their own, we ‘borrow’ familiar terms and descriptions to identify the characteristics of the wine that we are tasting. For example, when a taster picks up coffee and chocolate on a Merlot, they are in fact recognising similar chemical complexes that occur in both the wine and the coffee/chocolate.

steP 3 Sip, spit or swallow Take a small amount of wine into your mouth and

roll it around allowing it to reach every area of your tongue and mouth. Breathing air over the wine with the perfectly polite wine taster’s slurp is known as retro-olfaction where aromas are forced behind the palate and into the nasal cavity.

It is at this stage that you will decide to swallow or spit the wine. Your decision may be as simple as if you like the taste - go ahead and swallow! If however you are planning on tasting and appreciating a long line-up of wines, it is etiquette to spit into a spittoon.

Once the wine has left your mouth, concentrate and savour the flavours and tactile experience that the wine has created, lingering thoughtfully on the aftertaste. Your sensory intellect will quickly calculate if this is an agreeable wine no matter what the style or variety - and the good news is there are 20 tasting measures in every bottle.

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Give it your best shot!

Lee-Anne Lavender who was named the overall winner

in the inaugural My 360 Photographic Competition.

CONGRATULATIONS to our previous competition winner

PHOTOGRAPHICCOMPETITION

Our judge, Marlene Neumann’s, motivation:

The words that came to mind when I chose this image were sincerity and spontaneity.

The photographer has successfully encapsulated the spirit of East London in this image.

Portraying the natural beauty of our coastline and what it has to offer. There is a positive

feeling around this image as the photographer has captured the essence of the early

morning sunrise. A creative combination of balance and light together with positive and

negative shapes make this a worthy winner of the competition.

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Buffalo City 360 is celebrating national Tourism Month with the launch of our second My 360 Photographic Competition. The theme is an exuberant “Spring is Sprung”.

All aspirant photographers in East London as well as the Amathole Mountain Escape, Wild Coast, Sunshine Coast and Frontier Country

tourism routes are invited to enter. Categories include Seascapes, Wildlife, Outdoor Action, Heritage/Culture and the People we Love.

do you have the skill, passion and determination needed to capture the winning shot?

Participants are to submit their entries via the 360 website. The winning photos will be showcased in the summer edition of Buffalo City 360 magazine as well as online. The competition runs from Monday, 10 September to Friday, 12 October 2012. Only one photo per category per person will be allowed.

Fantastic prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, the five category winners and the public’s choice winner. Our sponsors include Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photography, Getaway magazine, Thomas River Historical Village, Rob Pollock Photography and Weg/Go!

We invite you to follow this exciting competition on www.facebook.com/BuffaloCity360. Like the 360 Facebook page and get to vote for the winner of the public’s choice award.

For more information on how to enter or to view the my 360 photograhic competitiongallery visit our website:www.buffalocity360.co.za Enter online

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WHERE TO EAT RESTAURANTS & TAKEWAYS

DIRECTORYWHERE TO STAY, THINGS TO DO, WHERE TO EAT

Angela’s Coffee shop46 Beach Rd, Nahoon, East LondonT: 043 721 1991

Atlantis beachfrontEsplanade Dr, Beachfront, Quigney,East LondonT: 043 742 6967E: [email protected]

beach breakCoffee shop/takeawayPrincess Alice Dr, Nahoon, East London T: 043 735 2300

boykies biltong bar23 Pearce St, Berea, East LondonT: 043 721 6145E: [email protected]

Café basil3 Tecoma Street, Berea, East LondonT: 043 721 2823www.cafebasilsa.com

Café neoWindmill Park, Moore StreetQuigney, East LondonT: 043 722 4531E: [email protected]

Coelacanth Cafe East London Museum, 319 Oxford StA cozy cafe serving delicious & healthy cuisine.T: 043 743 2904

debonairs24b Devereux Ave, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 726 0826Kennaway Building, Beach Front,East LondonT: 043 722 3335

Feathers Fine FoodMain Rd cnr Paatjieskraal Rd, HogsbackT: 045 962 1369E: [email protected]

Friesland milk bar49 Tennyson St, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 722 3260Kiosk 1, Hemmingways Mall Food Court, East LondonT: 043 721 2809E: [email protected]

Footprints Cafe Nahoon Point, Stirling, East LondonT: 073 500 0774 www.footprintscafe.co.za

grazia Fine Food and WineUpper Esplanade, East LondonT: 043 722 7009

grind Cafe Mobile coffee shopT: 082 92 14565 www.grind-cafe.co.za

Jade garden41 Main Road, GonubieT: 043 740 1582 17 Pearce Street Berea, East LondonT: 043 721 0423

lavender blueSunset mix & match supper marketC: 082 411 1740E: [email protected]

Floradale NurseryEast Coast Resorts Road

t: 043 748 4840E: [email protected]

www.bumpkin.co.za

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WHERE TO EAT RESTAURANTS & TAKEWAYS

BUFFALO CITY

le Petit54 Beach Road, Nahoon, East London T: 043 735 3685

mc donald’sRetail Park Shopping Centre, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 748 4761E: [email protected] Ave, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 727 0778E: [email protected]

mile high PubEast London Airport, 66 Settlers Way West BankT: 043 736 3766E: [email protected] michaelas of ChintsaSteenbras Drive, Chintsa EastT: 043 738 5139www.michaelas.co.za

monty’s PubThe Hub, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 082 753 5865

mugg & beanEast London Airport, 66 Settlers Way, West BankT: 043 736 3766E: [email protected]

murambi roses Main Road, Sunrise-on-SeaT: 043 737 4828E: [email protected]

ocean basketShop 10B Vincent Park Centre,17 Devereux Ave, East LondonT: 043 726 8809

oppie Plaas Farm Pub & restaurant and hiking trailMtwentwe Farm, Haga HagaT: 043 841 1653 / 083 703 1771E: [email protected]

shanghai Chinese restaurantSpargs Centre, Beacon Bay,East LondonT: 043 748 299828 Currie St, Quigney East London T: 043 742 4381

the barefoot CaféChintsa East T: 043 738 5297E: [email protected]

the Cricketer @ 2swans2Swans Wedding FarmEast Coast Resorts RoadC: 083 659 8899E: [email protected]

the roxy Coffee shopShop 2, Chamberlain Square Berea, East London T: 043 726 2444

toast deli3 Frere Rd, Selborne, East LondonT: 043 721 3052E: [email protected]

WimpyEast London Airport, 66 Settlers Way, West BankT: 043 736 3766E: [email protected]

Yellowwood Forest Campsite & tea garden Link Road, Morgan BayT: 043 841 1598www.yellowwoodforest.co.za

10 Epsom Road, Stirling, East Londont: 043 735 3944

SIT DOWN MENU GOURMET SNACK PLATTERS

ALL MEALS AVAILABLE FOR TAKEAWAYS

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 07h30 - 18h00Wed & Fri: 07h30 - 22h00 (bring own bar for dinner)

Saturday: 07h30 - 17h00

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THINGS TO DO ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Av8 helicoptersT: 043 736 1660www.av8helicopters.co.za

bella serenita Spa & Wellness3 Sunset Place, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 748 6454www.bellaserenita.co.za

bloukrans bungy Open daily 9am – 5pm.Bloukrans Bridge, TsitsikammaT: 042 281 1458www.faceadrenalin.com

boeretroos theatreOld Gonubie Rd, Gonubie, East LondonT: 43 740 0421E: [email protected] www.boeretroos.co.za

border CricketBuffalo Park Cricket Stadium, Buffalo Park Drive, East LondonT: 043 709 9710E: [email protected]

Cintsa horses Cintsa, East LondonT: 043 738 5141www.cintashorses.co.za

Come Fly With meMicrolight flight experienceWings Park (Flamingo)CAA/0071 C: 083 860 5078

east london golf Club Bunkers Hill, East LondonT: 043 735 1356www.elgc.co.za

emerald spaT: 043 709 5117E: [email protected]

Falabella FarmSchafli Road, East LondonC: 084 482 9780

hemingways mallCnr Western Avenue & Two Rivers Rd, Shop UG14, Upper Level, Hemingways MallT: +27 43 726 9336www.hemingwaysmall.co.za

marlene neumann Centre for Photography and light8 Kent Road, Vincent, ELC: 083 321 3391 www.marleneneumann.com

moggs Pottery39 Smart Rd, Nahoon, East LondonT: 043 735 0909C: 082 756 5734

numbers dance ClubThe Hub, Bonza Bay Road, EL T: 043 748 4425 www.numbers.co.za E: [email protected]

old thomas river rambleThomas River Historian Village,CathcartT: 045 843 1504E: [email protected]

rockit AdventuresEast London and surroundsRob StewardsonC: 084 407 2313E: [email protected]

river AirAerial charterT: 043 711 4800River Park, Pontoon Road, East LondonE: [email protected]

ster kinekorVincent Park Shopping CentreT: 086 130 0444

strawberry Field Children’s Playground and Party venueCnr Sherwood Ave & Junction Rd,Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 082 773 0884E: [email protected]

the Craft galleryFloradale Centre, Ocean Way (Old Gonubie Road ), Beacon BayS32o 56’ 53,17” E27o 55’ 36, 30” T: 043 748 2419E: [email protected]

the disaster ZoneShop M5A (Next to ten pin nowling) Hemingways MallC: 082 688 6888E: [email protected]

the guild theatreCnr Oxford Str & Dawson Road, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 743 0704E: [email protected] www.guildtheatre.co.za

the deck T: 043 740 4010 141 Main Road, Gonubie, East London

the Fig treeMain Road , 5256 Gonubie, East LondonT: 043 732 1911

Wings Flight schoolSharon [email protected]: 043 748 4962

nAhoon reeF driving range

Nahoon Reef Drive,Nahoon Reef, East London

t: 043 735 0870e: [email protected]

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THINGS TO DO ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

GOOD QUALITY ART, CRAFT & HOME

PRODUCE MARKETOpen 1st Sunday of the month

from 9 - 2 pmPanorama Farm, Chintsa WestE: [email protected]

C: 072 611 2367t: 043 734 3904

Ann bryant Art gallerySt.Marks Rd, Southernwood,East LondonT: 043 722 4044www.annbryant.co.za E: [email protected]

east london museum Upper Oxford Str, East LondonT: 043 743 0686 T a/h: 043 743 3127 www.elmuseum.za.org E: [email protected]

east london Aquarium Esplanade, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 705 2637 www.elaquarium.co.za E: [email protected]

Calgary museumT: 043 730 7244 B35 Calgary Farm, Stutterheim Rd

gately house 1 Park Rd, East LondonT: 043 722 2141E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

kaffrarian museum 3 Alexander Road, King Williams TownT: 043 642 4506www.museum.za.net E: [email protected]

missionary museum Alexander Road, King Williams TownT: 043 642 4506www.museum.za.net E: [email protected]

trAvel Agents & tours

imonti tours34D Tecoma Arcade, Chamberlain RdBerea, East London T: 043 721 2082E: [email protected]

namhlanje travel73 A Western Avenue, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 7210805/6E: [email protected]

Aloe travelT: 043 709 6600

Aye travel T: 043 743 7311

bassie travel CentreT: 043 726 2542

basilica travellersT: 040 635 0361

Flight CentreT: 043 732 6200

Futa travel & CommunicationT: 043 748 1169

harvey World travelT: 043 735 1360

lawry travel ccT: 043 727 1425

let’s travel seekersT: 43 748 1630

lyon tours & safarisT: 043 748 1814

masiqhame travel services T: 043 721 2120

mgW travel ConsultantsT: 043 721 3495

ntlakohlaza travel AgencyT: 043 709 8400

rennies travel T: 043 705 5800

simanye travel Agent T: 043 743 3339

sondela travelT: 043 741 1785

sure travelT: 043 643 4037

sure the travel Agent T: 043 726 5323

tradewinds travel T: 043 748 5318

the swallows travel & tour T: 043 743 6034

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WHERE TO STAY HOTELS, LODGES, RESORTS & GUEST HOUSES

Areena resortFarm 694, Resort Rd, East LondonT: 083 275 3590E: [email protected]

elizweni resortNahoon Dam Drive, Nahoon Dam, East LondonT: 043 745 9010

escape boutique hotel 17 Union Ave, Selborne, East LondonTel: 043 722 0665

esplanade hotel and suites Esplanade, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 722 2518E: [email protected] www.esplanade-hotel.co.za

Fish river sunR72 Main Coastal Rd, between Port Alfred and East LondonT: 040 676 1101

garden Court Cnr John Baillie and Moore Str, Quigney, East London T: 043 722 7260E: [email protected]/Garden-Court

gonubie hotel141 Main Road, Gonubie, East London T: 043 740 4010E: [email protected]

gonubie manorPO Box 611, Gonubie, East LondonT: 043 732 1775 / 082 825 6260E: [email protected]

haga haga hotel155 Mariners Way, Haga Haga, Eastern CapeT: 043 841 1670/1509www.hagahagahotel.co.za

hampton Court guest house2 Marine Terrace, Beachfont,East LondonT: 043 722 7924 C: 082 301 4914 E: [email protected]

hotel osnerCourt Crescent, Esplanade, Quigney, East London T: 043 743 3433

igoda mouth resortT: 043 736 7017

kennaway hotel Esplanade, Quigney, ELT: 043 743 3433 / 722 5531

king david Protea hotel Cnr Currie Str, Inverleith Terrace, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 722 3174

Palm springs holiday resortKidds Beach T: 043 781 1901

Portside inn1 Currie Street, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 722 9388www.portsideinn.co.za

PsA holiday resort and Caravan Park Quinera, Gonubie, East LondonT: 043 732 1022www.psaresort.co.za

lagoon valley holiday resortMarine Drive, Cove Rock T: 043 736 9753E: [email protected]

maidenhead Country lodgeMelton Gardens, QueenstownT: 045 838 2906E: [email protected]

majestic boutiqueOrient Rd, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 743 7477 www.majestic-hotel.co.za E: [email protected] natures restMarine Dr, Cove Rock, East LondonT: 043 736 9753 / 9785E: [email protected]

nahoon Caravan Park Beach Rd, Nahoon, East LondonT: 043 705 9748

Queens Casino & hotel63 Ebion St, QueenstownT: 045 807 9702E: [email protected]

road lodge hotels T: 043 721 2492 www.citylodge.co.za 61233 Union Str, EL

samara Private game reserve Graaff-Reinet T: 023 626 6113E: [email protected]

seagulls hotelT: 047 498 0044/55www.seagullshotel.co.za

NATURE LOVERS’ PARADISEPrivate Resort for Conferences

and Special OccasionsSunday Buffet , Aviary with 20 bird

species, Accommodationt: 043 736 7005

E: [email protected]

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WHERE TO STAY HOTELS, LODGES, RESORTS & GUEST HOUSES

selbourne b&b9 Salisbury Rd, Selborne, East LondonT: 043 726 9666E: [email protected]

umngazi river bungalows & spaUmngazi River Mouth, Wild Coast, Port St JohnsT: 047 564 1115E: [email protected]

the Coelacanth self Catering house186 Village View Road, Kidds Beach, T: 072 282 8214www.kiddsbeachvacs.co.za

the manderson hotelElizabeth Drive, StutterheimT: 043 680 2322E: [email protected]

the valley lodge31 Epping RoadNahoon Valley, East LondonC: 082 574 6289E: [email protected]

trennerys hotelWildcoast, Eastern CapeC: 082 908 3134T: 047 498 0095www.trennerys.co.za

Quartzite Drive, The Quarry, East London

t: 043 707 5400www.quarrylakeinn.co.za

4-star guesthouse overlooking a rehabilitated quarry in a quiet suburb of East London.

22 Kelvin Grove, Beacon Bay, East LondonE: [email protected]: 043 748 2893

www.parrotpeek.co.za

vehiCle hire

thrifty Car hireKiosk 6 , Car Rental Building , East London AirportT: 043 73606445E: [email protected]

Avis Car rental – vincent T: 043 726 5666E: [email protected]

Avis Car rental T: 043 736 1344E: [email protected]

budget rent a Car East London Airport, Greenfields, T: 043 707 5310E: [email protected]

europcar East London Airport, Greenfields, T: 043 736 2230www.europecar.co.za

First Car rental East London Airport, GreenfieldsT: 043 736 2900,www.firstcarrental.co.za

hertz rent a Car East London Airport, GreenfieldsT: 43 736 2116www.hertz.co.za

tempest 6th Car hire East London Airport, Greenfields, T: 043 736 3344www.tempestcarhire.co.za

motorland vehicle hire T: 082 327 2626,www.motorland.co.za

supacabs T: 043 722 5525

meyers vehicle hire T: 043 722 6909www.meyersvehiclehire.co.za

Chauffeur driven Cars C: 083 433 8460

trAnsPort serviCes

bomme Chauffeur drive T: 084 913 5120Email: musamsizazwe@yahoo.

east Coast shuttle services T: 043 740 3060Email: [email protected]

mini lux T: 043 741 3107E: [email protected]

el Airport shuttle T: 043 726 4844,E: [email protected]

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BUFFALO CITY

BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS

Airports Company south AfricaSettlers Way, East LondonT: 043 7060304www.airports.co.za

border Cater & decor hire 36 Vincent Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 726 7892E: [email protected]

border Cricket hospitalityBuffalo Park Cricket StadiumBuffalo Park Drive, East LondonT: 043 709 9718E: [email protected]

Charl’s manufacturing JewellersShop 7, Chamberlain Square13 Chamberlain Road, BereaT: 043 721 3066E: [email protected]

dennis Collins JewellersVincent ParkShop U32, Vincent Park Centre, Devereux Avenue, East LondonT: +27 43 726 0644E: [email protected]

eastern Cape gambling and betting board buildingQuenera Drive, Beacon Bay

eskomThe Veranda, Sunilaws Office Park, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 703 2302

gold City Shop G62, Lower LevelHemingways MallT: 043 721 2960E: [email protected]

indwe risk servicesThe Hub, Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 711 1700

oasis Water33 A Balfour Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 721 2699E: [email protected]

Photoquip28 Pearce StreetBerea, East LondonT: 043 726 2200E: [email protected]

rob Pollock Photography & FramingBerea, East London T: 043 721 0966 www.pollocks.co.za

second officeUnit A, 75 Western Avenue,East LondonT: 043 704 6400E: [email protected]

Sue Green3 Lance St, Baysville

E: [email protected]

T: 043 721 0772

Service times: Sun 09:00 amE: [email protected]

Wyse Avenue, Abbotsford, East London

t: 043 726 8117

gereformeerde kerk Oos-LondenH/v St Peters en Recreation, SouthernwoodPredikant: Ds Paul de BruynEredienste: Sondae om 9 vmNavrae: Dries van der Walt 082 871 4129/ 043 740 1867

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