Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! WHAT’S ON IN MAKHANDA THIS WEEK THURSDAY 27 JULY U3A@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street10:00 – 11:00R5 entry Grahamstown Bridge Club@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street13:15 for 13:30Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322R15 non-members | R10 members Thursday Pool Competition@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street18:30 – 19:00Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689Free entry__ FRIDAY 28 JULY Film Screening of One Take GraceEnjoy the international award-winning film; One Take Grace and Q&A with the film director Lindiwe Matshikiza. This film is brought to you by docLOVE, a project of…
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By Jackie Clausen Gareth Shaw, a Makhandan and much-loved member of the Kingswood College community, sadly passed away on 25 July at the young age of 50 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a much-loved Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Teacher, Coach, and True Kingswoodian. He matriculated in 1991 (as Head of Gane House) from Kingswood College and went on to do a BY year in 1992. During his illustrious schooling career, he played for both the 1st XV rugby and 1st XV cricket team. Gareth came from a long line of Old Kingswoodians – his dad, Bob, matriculated…
By Ross Marriner The words “saving” and “investing” are often used interchangeably, but there is a big difference between the two. You invest a portion of your income in order to grow your wealth over the medium to long term, and you save to take care of emergencies and shorter-term commitments. It is highly unlikely that you will become wealthy just by saving. The philosophy associated with the act of saving is very different to that of investing. Saving is the act of putting money away for unexpected eventualities or for future purchases. You should be able to access this…
By Loyiso Dyongman, GroundUp Amatola Water says it expects the water interruptions in Makhanda to end by 30 August. Amatola Water was appointed as the implementing agent for the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works project. The project is expected to increase pumping capacity which will provide enough water to the town in a bid to end the current water interruptions. The project is expected to be completed by December 2023. Makhanda residents will have to wait a bit longer to see an end to water supply interruptions. Despite earlier assertions that the city’s water woes would largely be resolved by…
By Steven Lang Mandela Day started at 8am for Makana Mayor, Yandiswa Vara and her entourage as they arrived at a local school in Riebeek East. The Mayor took a leaf out of Nelson Mandela’s book by dedicating his birthday, 18 July, to the education of foundation phase pupils at some of the less privileged schools in the municipal area. This year the Mandela Day focus is on primary schools aimed at promoting the culture of reading with understanding, especially in the lower grades. The Makana convoy visited Riebeek East Combined School; Samuel Ntlebi Primary School; CM Vellem Primary School;…
By Steven Lang The CEO of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, Vuyani Dayimani, observed that his helicopter pilot was a young Black man who exuded confidence as he expertly guided his flying machine to his destination. Dayimani was on his way to Bizana for a conference where he expected to stay for three hours. He was pleased to see transformation in aviation and tourism that went beyond tour guides and waitresses. As they landed, a rag-tag group of young boys was watching excitedly as the whirring rotors slowed down. When the engines stopped, the boys came running toward…
By Staff Reporter The Diocesan School for Girls – Senior School learners showered the animals at the Makhanda SPCA with love and care and also took the time to honour and express gratitude to the dedicated SPCA staff, who tirelessly work to ensure the well-being of the animals. St. Andrew’s College made 400 sandwiches to distribute on Mandela Day. Photo: Supplied St. Andrew’s College Prep learners created blankets on Mandela Day 2023. Photo: Supplied St. Andrew’s College Prep learners worked hard to package Jars of Joy for Food4 Futures on Mandela Day 2023. Photo: Supplied “To show our appreciation, we…
By Jackie Clausen, Kingswood College Mandela Day saw Kingswood College pupils and staff moving into the community to make a difference. They made use of the day to strengthen relationships with the community engagement partners and to celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela. All 406 Senior School pupils and their 56 teachers headed out into the community to clean up rivers, pack food parcels at Food4Futures, do gardening at the APD Clinic, walk dogs and clean kennels at the SPCA, and garden and put up signs at the Community Library. Kingswood College senior school pupils painting murals in the boarding…
By Nicci Hayes, Principal of Holy Cross School Riebeeck East Combined School used Mandela Day as an opportunity to honour some of the school’s sponsors and volunteers. The Sunshine Club, headed by Este Coetzee, is a group of three volunteers who run weekly Creative Arts workshops incorporating aspects of technology. Amanzi: Water to Schools is a US-based NGO founded by Julia Heemstra that focuses on ensuring that school children have adequate amounts of safe water to drink, and hygienic sanitation facilities. Riebeeck East Combined School celebrated Mandela Day 2023 in style. Photo: Nicci Hayes. Beyond this, Amanzi seeks to build…
by Elaine J. Wabwire Tulisa Mondliwa was awarded R60 000 by the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) at the annual Amathole Women Empowerment Awards. The award acknowledges the contributions of women in job creation and economic development through agriculture. In an exclusive interview with Grocott’s Mail, Mondliwa shared her inspiring journey of perseverance, sustainability and a mission to transform the beauty industry for the better. Butterworth-born and bred, Tulisa Mondliwa, now based in Makhanda, boasts an impressive educational background with a B.Sc. in Geography and Chemistry, a Post Graduate Diploma in Enterprise and Development, and…