By SIBABALWE TAME At the Observatory Museum, people gathered to celebrate the Museum’s herb garden on Friday, 25 November 2022. Present at the occasion were various stakeholders, including the local municipality represented by Makana Tourism, Albany Museum staff, Albany Horticultural Society, and various Makhanda community members. The Observatory Museum Garden was established with the generous assistance of friends of the Albany Museum Society, the Department of Nature, Environment and Conservation, and the Grahamstown Women’s Agricultural Association. In 2018, the Observatory Museum building underwent a restoration process, where they focused on fixing the leaking roof, painting the walls, sanding the floors…
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By NWABISA NKANI I stood at Duna Library, fascinated as young minds strategised and planned their next move on the chess board. 03 December marked the Sewelo Maths and Chess Youth Academy’s last tournament for the year, and the players had to make it count. Despite their young age, they approached the game with a level of seriousness and concentration that was impressive for any player. One of the most rewarding things about watching the young players was the look of determination on their faces as they focused intently on the game. The great thing about seeing the kids play…
Ngu ZONGEZILE MATSHOBA, umphathi we-Education and Public Programmes e-Amazwi South African Museum of Literature Isithongo sokuwa kwakhona komnye umbhali wesiXhosa esisulungekileyo ngowama-30 kuNovemba 2022 nobesaze ngobuso ezweni, uCebo Solombela (1988 – 2022) kusishiya sothukile. Ngokwesibhengezo esikhutshwe ngabakwa-Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) kumakhasi onxibelelwano, okaSolombela uya kubekwa kwikhaya lakhe lokugqibela ngowe-17 Disemba 2022 eZazulwana, eGcuwa. IZazulwana yaziwa kakhulu ngencwadi yedrama ka-W.K. Thamsanqa edume kunene ethi, Buzani Kubawo. Le ncwadi nefundwa kwibanga leshumi ikhe yadlalwa eqongeni, futhi yenziwa kwanomdlalo kanomathotholo. Lo kaSolombela nokhulele eMdantsane ebexhaphakile eRhini, equqa ebuyelela ingakumbi ngethuba leminyhadala yokubalisela abantwana amabali, i-Puku. Wayencedisa kakhulu ekukhokheleni iinkqubo zalomnyhadala nowawukhokelwa…
A big shout-out to MEW for these listings. MAKHANDA EVENTS WEEKLY POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS Heat Restaurant/ Oppiestoep!is taking a break this weekBack on Friday 9 December Wednesday 30 November – Saturday 3 DecemberGrahamstown Christmas MarketHosted by the NG KerkMore than 45 exhibitorsCoffee shop with light meals and sweet treats@ PJ Olivier Hall, PJ Olivier Hoërskool(Highly recommended for festive shopping)Wednesday – Friday 10:00 -19:00Saturday 09:00 – 15:00Contact +27814945500 Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 DecemberRocking the GreenRobin Auld, Kurt Stone, Dino Miranda and band, and many more@ The Village Green, Bathurst11am – lateFrom R50https://www.quicket.co.za/events/195531-rocking-the-green/#/ THIS WEEK THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER Grahamstown Bridge…
By MALIKHANYE MANKAYI Yesterday, Standard Bank celebrated the official opening of its new branch at Peppergrove Mall. The branch has moved from its Church Square building which adjoined the Town Hall and Municipal Offices. The previous Standard Bank of South Africa Limited branch, built in 1933, is situated in Church Square, adjoining the Town Hall and Municipal Offices. Photo: Makana tourism Makhanda Standard Bank branch manager Bhongo Bavuma credited all the staff who participated in the move and “embraced the change”. Sarah Baartman Distribution Manager Duane Grobler added that while the move was initially daunting, especially moving from a building…
A big shout-out to MEW for these listings. MAKHANDA EVENTS WEEKLY POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS Thursday 3 – 24 NovemberArt Exhibition: “The Baganda” by Eria Nsubuga ‘SANE”Presented by Arts of Africa & Global Souths and Rhodes UniversityCurated by Ruth SimbaoEria Nsubuga ‘SANE’, originally from Uganda, has held solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions internationally. This exhibition consists of drawings, paintings and collage objects which draw on John Roscoe’s book from 1911, The Baganda: An Account of Their Customs and Beliefs. The works critique “the entanglement of imperialism, Christianity and aesthetics”.@ RAW Spot Gallery, Arts Lounge, 5 Rhodes AveExhibition HoursMonday…
By SHANNON SKAE, health and life coach at Revive with Shan It’s no secret that the festive season means lots of treats, spending money, having fun with friends, alcohol, and many other jolly activities. These can worry some who have worked hard all year and feel like they cannot fit their healthy lifestyle in during holidays. This is not true, and this article will feature some tips and tricks to maintain a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying the festivities. What to do to stay healthy: stack your plate up with lots of fruit and veggies even if you go out to…
By BONGILE SIGONYELA I asked a few students around campus what it means to be a woman. Here are their responses: Keratile Moloantoa, a 19-year-old Rhodes University BSc student. Image supplied Keratile Moloantoa, a 19-year-old Rhodes University BSc student: “It’s a bit complex, but it’s being aware that that gender is a social construct and the term ‘woman’ was socially constructed, and there are some cultural identities that you need to adopt when you do identify as a woman. That is: how you conduct yourself and play around with your femininity, especially revolving around masculinity, and what it means to…
By GRACE NAUME NDLOVU At Rhodes University, the majority of the students are facing a decline in their mental health as a result of academic pressure. Juggling being a healer with being a student adds to the toll. Several students are spiritually inclined, but most are unaware of it. There have been numerous times when students go out to relax and, after a couple of drinks, get spiritually connected to their higher self and begin to have a divination with fellow students. This is very dangerous as most of them disclose information they are not supposed to reveal, such as…