Almost 20 years since democracy, Grahamstown's matrics bear the brunt of the city’s socio-economic inequalities, the education department's inability to make things better, and the vast backlogs facing distant township schools, writes Ashley Westaway.
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Horses in the Grahamstown area have not been affected by an outbreak of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in the province, according to the local state veterinary services, following widespread alarm at a mystery illness striking close to 30 horses in recent weeks.
Once again, Victoria Girls' High School has achieved excellent matric results, with 60% achieving A-symbols for one or more subject. More than 88% of the VG matrics achieved a bachelors degree entry-level pass and there are 114 subject As.
The Grocott's Mail Christmas Cheer Fund currently stands at a whopping R25 708.55. Even better news is that Grahamstown residents still have some time to donate to the fund.
Grahamstown athletes have joined the cycling community around the world in mourning the tragic death of top South African mountain biker, Burry Stander.
Police struggled into the night to recover the body of a man who drowned in Grey Dam on Friday 28 December.
Jane Bradshaw, the founder and principal of Amasango Career School, is also one of our nominees for Newsmaker of the Year, which will be announced on Tuesday.