By Ephreeda Banda, RU Communications For Mandela Day this year, the Rhodes University Community Engagement (RUCE) office focused on supporting Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, Nombulelo Secondary School, and Nyaluza Secondary School, with mathematical literacy textbooks. Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela, said, “Today we are marking an important day for uTatu Nelson Mandela, and one of the things we have committed ourselves to is to advance his ideals, which is to ensure that young people in this city have access to quality and transformative education. We are therefore working with various schools to support their teaching and learning programmes. We…
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Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! WHAT’S ON IN MAKHANDA! THIS WEEK THURSDAY 20 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 3689__ FRIDAY 21 JULY Golf Day SPCA bakkie fundraiserSean Mccallum from life investment is the main sponsor. SPCA Grahamstown invites businesses and non-golfers to support the SPCA Golf Day and Auction.@ Belmont Valley Golf Club11:30 Shotgun |…
By Chesley Daniels Swallows 1st XV extended its lead at the top of the EPRU SEDRU Regional League competition with a titanic, close, and hard-fought 30-29 win over arch-rivals, Old Collegians (OC), at the Albany Sports Club on 15 July. This Derby encounter was worthwhile for the big crowd that came out to witness, and value for their money they most definitely received. Swallows bagged four league points out of the win and OC earned two much-needed points out of the defeat. Swallows now sits firmly on 36 points from 8 matches and OC is in second place with 21…
By Chesley Daniels In an EPRU Grand Challenge Group A match, Grahamstown Brumbies hosted EP Champs Progress on 15 July at the Oval Sports Ground. Log Leaders Progress travelled to Makhanda as overwhelming favorites to take on hosts Brumbies in a much-anticipated encounter at a packed fortress Oval. Thousands came out in their numbers to witness a potential 50+ bonus point win for the Champs of Kariega hoping for a convincing defeat of Brumbies in their first round encounter. Well, this never happened as the two top teams showcased one of the matches of the season. It was a humdinger…
By Siphokazi Mlindazwe and Emma Charlene Lubaale In our last article, we provided a general introduction to the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (DVA). In that issue, we explained what ‘domestic violence’ and a ‘domestic relationship’ mean. In this issue, we discuss the protection order, an important remedy that is at the disposal of a victim of domestic violence. Applying for a protection order Understanding the process for applying for a protection order is vital to protecting victims of domestic violence. The application is in the form of an affidavit and must contain the following: the facts relating to…
By Steven Lang An incredulous gathering of Makhanda residents erupted in noisy cheers when Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said, “We are not moving the Court from Makhanda. The Court will remain here . . . “ (loud applause). He hesitated briefly and then threw cold water on the cheers, “The only thing. . . before you clap hands, you need to understand the following. We are not moving the court. The recommendation is to move the Provincial Seat, and the Provincial Seat is not the whole court. “It’s just the Head Office of the Court, which is the Judge President,…
By Lelethu Zono and Ntombentsha Yamiso Following the 1994 democratic elections, many South Africans celebrated their newfound freedom and the prospect of owning their own homes through the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP). This is also in accordance with Section 26 (1) of the Constitution, which stipulates that everyone has the right to access adequate housing. However, for some families in Extension 7, this fruit of democracy has never been attained. Thembeka Dingana, a 63-year-old pensioner, who suffers from arthritis and asthma, is one of many deprived of this fundamental right to adequate housing. Her shack continues exposing her and…
By Andisile Klaas (SAIAB Communications Intern) The NRF-SAIAB (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity) recently welcomed enthusiastic learners from various Makhanda high schools as part of the Science Internship Programme, between 10 and 12 July. Running for more than 10 years, the programme was initiated by SAIAB’s Prof Francesca Porri and a Life Science teacher from Victoria Girls’ High School and it is now coordinated by Kim Weaver at Rhodes University. The aim of the programme is to expose learners to different science disciplines so that they can make more informed decisions about their future careers. The first day of…
Stay in the loop with the latest and join the MEW WhatsApp group! POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS Sunday, 16 July – Tuesday, 18 July SPCA Madiba 67 min celebrations Open Day & Visit SPCABring the family, friends, and school groups to visit, walk, and play with our animals. Join us for cake/muffins/scones & coffee/tea. But most importantly, our animals so much will enjoy the cuddles.@ SPCA Industrial areaSunday 10:30 – 12:30Monday & Tuesday 09:00 – 16:00For enquiries contact Benita 076 878 0137Free Entry __ THIS WEEK THURSDAY 13 JULY U3A(There is no meeting today, so you are free to hear the Minister…
By Mark Heywood, Maverick Citizen Two remote villages in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape, Luphoko and Lujazu, and two primary schools, Maqulu and Mtambalala in nearby Cutwini, have become the beneficiaries of a revolutionary new technology that literally turns air into water. Between August and November 2022, each household in the two villages received two hydro panels, capable of creating six to eight litres of potable water a day. Then early this year Maqulu Junior Secondary School received 150 panels, and Mtambalala 50. Today an estimated 2,500 people are benefiting from access to a reliable stream of…