- NERVES OF STEEL: The Lying Lions Harvard formation aerobatic team put on a spectacular display at the inaugural Mthatha Airshow on Saturday
- FLOATING: Skydiver landing with a big Ssouth African flag at the inaugural Mthatha Airshow on Saturday
- SKY HIGH: Pilot and businessman Nigel Hopkins, flying his Slick 540, wows the crowd with his aerobatic display
- GRACEFUL DANCERS: A scene from The Heather Cooper School of Ballet’s production of ‘Snow White’
- MAGICAL PERFORMANCE: Heather Cooper School of Ballet dancers perform ‘Snow White’ at the Guild Theatre
- FAMILY AFFAIR: The first ever Mthatha Airshow not only had the crowds entertained but the youngsters were also exposed to an assortment of career opportunities available in the aviation sector
- COUNTRY COLOURS: A skydiver trails South African flag at the Mthatha Airshow on Saturday
- MAGICAL PERFORMANCE: Heather Cooper School of Ballet dancers perform ‘Snow White’ at the Guild Theatre
- YOUNG TALENT: The ‘Snow White’ cast ranged in age from four to 44 years old, captivating the audience with their performance
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The skies roared with the engines of military, police and civilian aircraft at Mthatha’s very first airshow and career expo on Saturday. Not only were the aerobatics and displays breathtaking at Mthatha Airport, but hundreds of school pupils learnt about civil aviation careers first hand.
The event was a celebration of OR Tambo’s life and marked October as transport month.
Meanwhile, in East London, the semifinal leg of the Miss Eastern Cape beauty pageant was held on Saturday at Hemingways Mall and at the Guild Theatre, the Heather Cooper School of Ballet brought the Disney classic ‘Snow White’ to dazzling life. Pictures by LULAMILE FENI and SIBONGILE NGALWA