BY ZONWABELE XHATI

Gqeberha police are investigating a case of murder after a man was shot in North End on Tuesday afternoon.

Shaheen Nash, 32, was driving an Opel panel van to pick up car parts when the shooting occurred in Robinson Street at about 1.30pm.

Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Nash was with his wife and two other passengers, believed to be hitchhikers, at the time of the incident.

“As they approached their destination, an unknown man armed with a firearm confronted the driver.”

Janse van Rensburg said Nash managed to drive off but the suspect fired two shots at Nash.

“[Nash] was shot in the right hand and a second shot went through his right arm into his upper body.

“His wife drove him to Livingstone Hospital where he passed away.

“The motive for the shooting is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.”

BY PHUMLANI SAUL

The annual Ebubeleni Fashion Show makes its return for its 2nd instalment this Women’s Month.

The Ebubeleni Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, 12 August 2023 at Boardwalk ICC in Gqeberha.

The Ebubeleni Festival never fails to impress its loyal fans in Gqeberha, and this year is no exception. The highly anticipated second annual fashion show is returning to the Friendly City. Serving as a thrilling build-up to the main festival at the end of the year, the fashion show promises to deliver top-notch entertainment.

“We aspire to contribute to the promotion of Nelson Mandela Bay’s creative diversity by increasing activity in the fashion sector of the region; create retail demand by affording emerging designers a chance to be exposed to potential national buyers and media; create a fashion buzz in the region, sparking the interest of outside guests to visit the city and rank it on the World Fashion Capital list” Project Manager Busisiwe Nxele said.

“The Eastern Cape has a lot of talented young fashion designers especially those who graduate from university but get frustrated from not getting anywhere to showcase their wares and end up leaving the Nelson Mandela Bay to pursue their careers in bigger cities like Joburg and Cape Town, we are proud that some of the designers that participated in our last fashion show gained recognition in big platforms, some are designing garments for Gqeberha the Empire Telenovela’s lead artists”, “At our first fashion show we managed to create over 80 jobs which were happily enjoyed by the sector especially that ithappened during trying times of Covid-19 Pandemic in 2021” Nxele concluded.

The approach to the designers was a call to submit their recent work including their profiles and a synopsis of what inspires their designs.  The 10 selected local designers will be given an opportunity to create a new collection and showcase them at the fashion show runway. These designers will be judged by a panel of industry experts for a cash prize.  Prize One will be for the whole range, 2nd Prize will be for the Show-Stopper garment for the theme “Royalty – We are Africa”.

The 10 selected designers to showcase are, Quza Designs by Ayanda Quza; Azato Couture by Gladys Azato; Thee King’s Inc by Thandile Ndamase; Birth Mark by Asithandile Zixesha;Mismash Designs by Nomahlubi Mashiya; Kat Lebea Designs by Katleho Lebea; Handmade by Tazleigh Swartz; ThembaniSelani; Christopher Tom and Alkebulan by Sihle Champion. There will also be a showcase from 5 NMU Fashion Design Students and two guest designers, House of Chilli by Namhla Fihla and Imprint South Africa by Mzukisi Mbane. 

A casting audition for Male and Female models was held on the 15th July last Saturday at Tramways building. 171 models turned up and 24 multi-cultural young models were selected.

As part of developing local designers, the Fashion Week programme will include a Designers’ Workshops where local designers who did not make it will be workshopped by one of the top local designers, one national designer, a national retailbuyer and NMU Fashion Design lecturer. 

The designers and performers will tell a story through their clothes and the music/entertainment which will form part of a theme “Royalty – We are African”. Attendees are also encouraged to adhere to the theme and show us how they interpret “Royalty – We are African”

Gqeberha icon and multi-award winner Ami Faku and Afro-Soul Singer Zuko SA who recently won the ‘Best Afro-Pop’ on Metro Fm Awards.

Doors open at 5pm for the Red Carpet and show starts at 6pm.

Tickets are R500 at Webtickets, Pick n Pay and Boxer stores nationwide, ticket include a finger meal.

BY PHUMLANI SAUL

The case was postponed to give the accused time to consult with their lawyers.

The case against five suspects accused of killing six people and wounding four others in KwaNobuhle township, Eastern Cape, has been postponed to Thursday.

The suspects, Mzolisi Nyiki, 28, Unathi Booi, 31, Sinethemba Mahlahla, 28, Lee Fortuin, 34, and Shafiek Jones, 21, made their first appearance before the Kariega Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

The case was postponed to give the accused time to consult with their lawyers.

The men are facing six counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder in connection with the mass shooting that took place on Tuesday evening in KwaNobuhle.

The incident is suspected to be drug related.

It is alleged three unknown men entered a yard in Mdledle Street and shot and killed six people, and further wounded four others. Two females were shot at the gate and the gunmen entered the house and shot eight more people. Six died on the scene.

The wounded, three men and one woman, were rushed to hospital for treatment.

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Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said two victims were still in hospital, while the other two were discharged.

The five suspects were arrested in KwaNobuhle and Arcadia in Bethelsdorp in the early hours of Thursday morning after police made a breakthrough in the case.

They were nabbed by a task team that comprised the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes, Provincial Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, National Intervention Unit and Anti-Gang Unit.

Mene hailed the breakthrough and commented: “The task team demonstrated unwavering commitment and exceptional skill in apprehending the perpetrators responsible for these heinous murders and attempted murders.

Their tireless efforts, perseverance and meticulous investigation resulted in the speedy apprehension. They have worked day and night since this incident, sacrificing their own comfort and safety, to ensure that the arrests bring solace to the families of the victims.”

BY AZOLA JANUARY

Six people were left dead and another four wounded when three gunmen opened fire at a property in KwaNobuhle on Tuesday night.

The Hawks have taken over the investigation into a mass shooting in KwaNobuhle on Tuesday night which left six people dead and a further four wounded.

Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nomthetheleli Mene has instructed detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime Investigations Unit to hunt down the perpetrators behind the massacre at a house in Mdledle Street at about 7.40pm.

According to police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, three men entered the yard and opened fire.

“Two females were shot at the gate. One of them succumbed to her injuries while the other sustained gunshot wounds. A further eight people were shot, leaving five dead and three others injured.

“A total of five males and one female were killed, while a further three males and one female were left wounded and taken to hospital.”

Naidu said the names and ages of the victims were yet to be established, while the motive for the shooting remained unknown.

The police are investigating six counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder.

Mene condemned the incident and urged the community to assist the police in their search for the perpetrators he described as “cowards”.

“Such acts are cowardly and a blatant disregard for human life as well as the law. These criminals must not be allowed to roam our streets any longer, and we are appealing to the community of KwaNobuhle to work with the police to bring justice to the deceased and the injured persons,” Mene said.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the victims or tracing their next of kin, or who can assist with information relating to the suspects, is urged to contact detective Colonel Willie Mayi on 082-697-5914.

Alternatively they can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or their nearest police station.

You may opt to remain anonymous and all information will be treated with confidentiality.

BY ZOLA NKETHE

THE residents are being terrorised by an electric pole!

Residents of Soweto-on-Sea, Nelson Mandela Bay, said the electric pole had been hanging over their houses for weeks.

And while the wild wind the area is famous for keeps blowing hard, the residents believe tragedy can strike at any time if the pole on Mqwashu Street is not fixed soon.

Phindiwe Billy (46) told Daily Kasi News there was strong wind and rain on 6 April.

“The blew the pole around. We reported it immediately to the municipality and the ward councillor. Municipal workers came later on the same day and promised to come back,” she said.

“But we haven’t seen them since. They never came to fix it. 

“It is a ticking time bomb. We are worried about the safety of our kids and our houses.”

Her neighbour Monwabisi Nkone (47), said: “We don’t know what else we need to do for the municipality to fix the pole. 

“I’ve switched off my fridge because I’m scared. When this pole falls down it is going to cause a lot of damage,” she said. 

“We are living in fear of being killed by this pole.”

Nelson Mandela Bay municipal spokesman Mthubanzi Mniki said: “Residents should report the pole at 0800 2050 50 and get a reference number. As soon as they provide us with it we can investigate what happened.”

BY PHUMLANI SAUL

Police bust two couples poking in one car in public space.

“POKING in cars can get you robbed, hijacked or even murdered.”

This is according to the police in KwaDwesi, near Gqeberha who are strongly urging people not to have se_x in public spaces.

On Sunday night, the cops arrested two couples after they found them bonking in a car at the park KwaDwesi extension.

The couples were charged with public indecency. Captain Mega Van Zyk said: “The arrested couples will appear in the Gqeberha Magistrates Court soon.”

This happened a day after a man was hacked to death on Saturday night. He was busy poking when he was attacked in kondlo Park, behind the stadium. The man (52) couldn’t stand the brutal attack and was forced to flee naked, leaving his car and his nyatsi behind before he collapsed and died.

His nyatsi was raped. Van Zyk said they are investigating cases of murder and rape.

Van Zyk told Daily Kasi News “ I urged to people must not poke in public space it’s not safe”

BY AZOLA JANUARY

GOGO Cabangile Ngcoza said she will never forget the humiliation of being beaten with a stick by a 19-year-old girl.

The 69-year-old from Motherwell in Gqeberha said the trouble started after she had been robbed of her cold drink.

A 30-second video that has gone viral since first appearing on 2K FM’s Facebook page on Tuesday, shows the teenager beating the gogo and shouting in Motherwell Complex : “Who is a bitch? Am I bitching around with you?”

Gogo Cabangile said: “I was coming back from a local spaza when two schoolboys who were with the young girl took my cold drink from me.

She said she spoke to the girl because she is her neighbour. 

She said she called the girl a bitch because she was angry about being disrespected.

“They walked away, but later that day the girl approached me. She started pushing me around and asked me why I called her a bitch, and hit me. There was nobody besides her friends who could help me. That is why I walked away.”

Gogo Cabangile suffered bruises and she is going to the clinic for treatment.

Motherwell police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani ke file confirmed that a young woman was arrested on Wednesday.

“Motherwell cops opened a case of assault. She will appear in court soon,” he said

BY PHUMLANI SAUL

HE WANTED tik but he didn’t have the money to buy his fix.

Mkhululi khaki (24) decided the only way to get cash was to strip his gogo’s shack , but residents were not going to allow him to leave her homeless.

Residents of Blakkiesdrop, kariega, cornered the 24-year-old, gave him a few lashes and made him put the zinc he had stolen back. By the time the DKTeam arrived on the scene on 24 November, he had already nailed all the zinc sheets back.Mkhululi said he was sorry but his craving possessed him.

“I only saw my gogo’s shack as a quick way to raise money to buy drugs,” He said

Mkhululi didn’t open a case against the residents who moered him and his gogo didn’t open a case against him. He admitted he was wrong and deserved to be punished with a sjambok. His gogo NoAmen (85) said Mkhululi was taken to a rehabilitation centre in 2021 but recently relapsed.

“He was okay after coming home and vowed not to do drugs again but now I see he’s started again,” she said. The gogo blamed the company her grandson kept.

“We have warned him on several occasions to choose his friends more wisely but he keeps going for bad guys. I’m just asking for prayers for my grandson to recover.”

The gogo said stripping her shack was very extreme and she was scared for what he would do next.

She said he had been living with her ever since his mum died many years ago.

BY AZOLA JANUARY

TOMBSTONE vandalism is increasing at several cemeteries and families are worried. 

Some families are talking about having people to guard the resting places of their ancestors.

On Wednesday, 28 June, a woman spotted two guys leaving with pieces of a tombstone in a wheelbarrow at Mathanzima Cemetery, KwaNobuhle near Kariega .

There was nothing she could do because she was alone and feared that she might be attacked if she confronted the men.

This is also happening at Bucwa and Jubilee cemeteries in kariega.

Nomangesi Bhistoli (33) said: “A month ago I visited my brother’s grave at Mathanzima and next to it there were two destroyed graves.”

Sphamandla Nkohli (38) said last month he chased away a boy who had a wheelbarrow with pieces of a tombstone.

When I questioned where he found the pieces of stones, he ran away and left behind the wheelbarrow,” he said.

Elizabeth Mabona (55) said her sister’s grave was also vandalised three months ago, a few days before the unveiling ceremony. 

“We were devastated because no one in the family is employed. We had to cancel the unveiling ceremony. We don’t know how long it’ll take for us to raise money again,” said Elizabeth. 

Daily Kasi News team spoke to Community spokesman Reggie Moni , who said vandalism was happening because fencing was being stolen, leaving gaps for anyone to access the cemetery. He said that there were security guards at the gates who searched vehicles that came in and out of the cemetery.

“Cemeteries are huge and we can’t have eyes everywhere. One can be patrolling on one side and another person might be doing something else on the other side. We need help from communities,” he said.

BY PHUMLANI SAUL

SHE had a disagreement with her son three months ago and he ran away from home. 

The 17-year-old is now playing house with a 37-year-old woman.

And when his mum went to fetch him, he refused to go home with her.

The 47-year-old mum from Gunguluza area 9, Kariega , told Daily Kasi News : “He told me he was happy where he was.

She said they tried talking to the sugar mama about kicking the boy out of her house, but she didn’t. 

The mum said she went to the cops, but they kept telling her they didn’t have police vans. 

She said she was terrified the woman might be abusing her son sexually.

The sugar mama’s neighbour told the DK news the boy was not the first one to live with the woman.

She accused her of preying on young men.

Different boys have been living with her since her boyfriend left,” said the neighbour. 

She said the boy was also in charge of the sugar mama’s bank cards.

When the DK Team visited the sugar mama, she denied being in a relationship with the minor.

She said the boy was her son’s friend and ended up staying with her after he visited and stayed until late. 

She then suggested he stay a night and leave in the morning.

“He never left. I told him to go home when his mother came for him. 

“He left, but didn’t go to his mother’s house. He only comes to my house to visit,” she said.

However, she admitted the boy keeps her bank cards as she sends him to the shops.

Kariega police spokesman, Captain Andre Sekoei, said it would be difficult to get involved as there was no case opened.

He advised the boy’s mother to involve social workers.