Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS Sunday, 1 – Saturday, 7 October ‘Now I Am Not Afraid’ Photography and fine arts exhibition for South African Pride Month. @ The Fork and Dagger, 49 African Street 12:00 – 22:00 No Booking Required Free entry __ THIS WEEK THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER U3A Penny Elliott from Port Alfred will reminisce about the two “1820 Settler” groups chosen for the First Reality Show in 1983. Penny will show pictures of the site on Bradfield’s farm, share their experiences, and show her costumes. The two diaries…
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By Vusumzi Mkhetshane Reaching the 40-year milestone as a loyal employee of the South African Library for the Blind (SALB), Andrew Brooks received a certificate of Long Service of Excellence Award on 29 September 2023 at the library. During the auspicious occasion, SALB CEO Dr. Pateka Ntshuntshe-Matshaya handed over the award in recognising Brooks’ contribution to carrying out the SALB’s mandate of providing free library and information services to the needs of the Blind and print handicapped users, among other duties. Also during the ceremony, Xola Kila, Library Dispatch Assistant, was awarded for his 10-year service at SALB. The 58-year-old…
By Mathews Nthinya Thirty-three years after matriculating from St Andrews College and Diocesan School for Girls (DSG), Sazi Matama and Judith Middleton handed over 64 matric dance dresses to Nathaniel Nyaluza Secondary School grade 12 learners for their matric dance. Matama began the initiative during his sanitary pad drive for school, which helped female learners stay in school by providing them with sanitary pads. During his visit, he noticed the need for matric dance dresses at Nathaniel Nyaluza Secondary School and decided to take action. Realising that he couldn’t do it alone, he reached out to Middleton, who also matriculated…
By Sonia A. Rao and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, GroundUp Many learners in the Eastern Cape are going hungry at school in spite of the National School Nutrition Programme. The Eastern Cape Department of Education says all schools are getting the budgeted amount, which is from R3.05 per meal per learner in a primary school. But some schools report that they are getting less per child, often because there are learners in the class without birth certificates, who are not counted in the allocation. Even schools that are getting the full amount say they are battling to feed their learners. Children in…
Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS Wednesday, 20 – Thursday, 28 September Annual Prize-giving Art Exhibition. View the best artwork produced by our Gr 4 – 12 learners from Victoria Girls’ High, Graeme College, PJ Olivier, Victoria Primary, Fikizolo Primary, Ntsika Secondary, and Nombulelo High. @Carinus Art Centre 84 Beaufort Street View weekdays: 8:00 – 15:00 Enquiries: 046 622 4543 __ THIS WEEK THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER U3A This week, we’re in for another treat from Anne Irwin. The title of the slide presentation she has prepared is How A Dictionary Entry…
By Ross Marriner I have often been asked the question – “When is the best time to start investing?” The answer is – from the day you started earning an income. The next best time to start investing is right now. The sooner you start investing in growth assets such as unit trusts, pension or provident funds, offshore investments, bank savings accounts or retirement annuities, the more likely it will be that you will enjoy a comfortable retirement. Trying to “time the market” is a futile exercise as nobody has ever done this successfully and consistently over multiple business or…
By Mathews Nthinya As a gesture of goodwill, Avril Turpin, the great-granddaughter of the late Reverend William Homan Turpin, Fikizolo Primary School founder, recently donated gutters to the school. This benevolent act comes after years of the school grappling with old, corroded gutters that had long lost their functionality due to rust and wear. Turpin firmly believes that her investment in the school’s gutters is wise, ensuring their longevity for years to come. She thinks this strategic move has secured a reliable running water supply for Fikizolo School for decades to come. “Our gutters were in very poor condition,” says…
Dear Readers, As the Advisory Board for Grocott’s Mail, we are writing to express our deep concern and condemnation of the recent attacks on one of our dedicated journalists, Anna Majavu, on 19 September 2023. While covering a sensitive story at the Makhanda Magistrate Court, Majavu faced threats, harassment, and even physical violence. These actions directly threaten Majavu’s well-being and undermine the very essence of democracy and values that we hold dear. Grocott’s Mail has always been committed to upholding the principles of press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the significance of free and independent media in a democratic society. We…
Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS Wednesday, 20 – Thursday, 28 September Annual Prize-giving Art Exhibition. View the best artwork produced by our Gr 4 – 12 learners from Victoria Girls’ High, Graeme College, PJ Olivier, Victoria Primary, Fikizolo Primary, Ntsika Secondary, and Nombulelo High. @Carinus Art Centre 84 Beaufort Street View weekdays: 8:00 – 15:00 Enquiries: 046 6224543 Friday, 22 – Saturday, 24 September Second Annual Heritage Weekend Camp With Makana Tourism, Organisers Malwande Bebeza and Akhona “Bhodlingqaka” Mafani present an unforgettable cultural experience. Enjoy celebrating heritage and tradition, dancing,…
Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS Friday, 15 September – Sunday, 17 September WESSA Excursion Join WESSA on sightseeing Mountain Zebra Nation Park and some “long forgotten passes”. Accommodation for two nights is arranged at the Victoria Hotel, Tuinhuise, Craddock. On 16 September, we will spend a day in the Mountain Zebra National Park to view Cape Mountain Zebra, Aardwolf, Cheetah, Blue Crane, and Denham’s Bustard, to mention a few. In keeping with the 2023 WESSA theme, we will return to Makanda via the R337 to experience the Swaers’ Hoek Pass…