By Chesley Daniels In a heart-stopping Score Energy Drink Epru Grand Challenge Bottom 12 match, St Marks Alicedale emerged victorious against a resilient SAPS/Crusaders side, securing a hard-fought 20-17 win at home in Alicedale on Saturday. This thrilling triumph marked sweet revenge for the hosts, who suffered a first-round defeat in Gqeberha. The intense and physical contest saw both teams engage in a fierce battle, with St Marks taking a narrow 5-3 lead at halftime. The visitors’ formidable forwards launched a series of attacks, but St Marks’ unyielding defence and dominant scrums proved pivotal in the outcome. St Marks’ young…
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By Chesley Daniels Lily White triumphed over Eastern PE 19-10 in a highly competitive Score Energy Drink Epru Grand Challenge Bottom 12 match at the Lavender Valley Sports Ground on Saturday. The hosts had to dig deep to secure the win, which marked a return to winning ways after a heavy defeat in their previous match. The first half was a closely contested affair, with Lily White leading 8-5 at halftime. The Blues’ forwards played as a unit, providing quality ball for their skilled backs. The return of Lakhanya Sam in the second round proved instrumental, adding much-needed spark to…
By Chesley Daniels In a thrilling Sunsed Regional League match, Kowie United defeated previous log leaders Valencia Barbarians 28-17, securing a crucial bonus point win at the Station Hill Sports Ground on Saturday. This victory propelled United to the top of the log, overtaking Valencia. United dominated the first half, leading 11-3 at the break. Their forwards laid a solid foundation, allowing their speedy backline to shine. Marcel Mey, the powerful prop forward, scored a brace of tries and earned the man of the match award. Bradley Marais and Jason Potgieter also scored tries, while Mason Brooks added a conversion…
By Chesley Daniels Trying Stars returned to winning ways with a thrilling 27-23 away victory against Hankey Villagers in their Score Epru Grand Challenge Top 12 second-round fixture on Saturday. This win marks a crucial comeback for Stars after suffering consecutive defeats against Gardens and NMU. Despite the win, Stars remain in fifth position on the log, but are fighting hard to secure a top-four playoff spot. Brumbies suffer heavy defeat Grahamstown Brumbies faced a tough defeat against Gardens, losing 49-8 in their second-round clash. Gardens dominated the match, earning a bonus point win and maintaining their third position on…
By Chris Totobela In this week’s Women’s Month celebrations feature, Grocott’s Mail introduces two young Makhanda schoolgirls who have taken the netball scene by storm. First up is 18-year-old Kutliso Daniels Secondary School all rounder Inganathi Mntundini. This grade 12 pupil started playing netball while she was still in grade 3, but did not take it seriously then as she was only doing it for fun. Everything changed when she met her coach and mentor Vuyiswa Mthetho,, who is also an educator at Kutliso Daniels. “I think meeting Miss Mthetho changed my life as she introduced me to serious netball…
NguChris Totobela Iqhubile imidlalo ye Makana LFA yesigaba sokuqala kule mpelaveki sisuka kuyo. Le midlalo bibanjelwe kwikhaya lebhola lalapha eMakhanda iJD Dlepu. NgoMgqibelo iEagles ibhungce ngamanqaku amabini kwelinye ngethuba ibiqubisene ne Mayfield. Abakhokelayo kumanqwanqwa esi sigaba sokuqala seMakana LFA, iJoza Stars, ibethe iBlack Stars, ethande ubhidwa yinja uvuthwa mvanje, ngamanqaku amathathu kwamabini logama yona iTantyi Eleven ibuye sele isilela ngemva ngamanqaku amabini kwelinye yaze yoyisa iRiebeek East Academy ngamanqaku amahlanu kwamathathu kumdlalo obuchwayitisa abalandeli nobu nesantya esiphezulu ngeyona ndlela. IVukani Anchors ibhaxabule iLeicester City ethande ukuba yingqongqo mvanje ngamanqaku asibhozo kwamathathu yaze yona iSantos yabetha iJacaranda Academy ngamanqaku amathathu eqandeni.…
By Chris Totobela Makana Municipality’s school football is in full swing under the auspices of the Department of Education. The games take place every Wednesday and Friday after school. Last week, second-placed Ntsika Secondary School defeated bottom of the table Mary Waters while log leaders TEM Mrwetyana eased past Nathaniel Nyaluza by four unanswered goals. In the main game of the week that attracted a lot of spectators, defending champions Kutliso Daniels took on Nombulelo Secondary in a thrill-a-minute encounter. Nombulelo started the first half strongly but were guilty of not converting the chances they created. Their players seemed to…
By Emihle Keabetswe Tonyela As Women’s Month highlights the strides and ongoing challenges in gender equality, Colonel Nomsa Mtshagi, station commander at Joza Police Station, offers insights into her role and the initiatives she leads in this male-dominated field. Colonel Mtshagi, a pioneer in law enforcement, emphasized that her experience in a predominantly male profession has been empowering rather than oppressive. “I don’t feel dominated,” she said. “I believe in empowering myself and others, and understanding the policies of this industry.” Joza being identified as the rape capital of the Sarah Baartman District, it faces significant challenges related to gender-based…
According to Stats SA, the current unemployment rate stands at 33.5% in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 0,6% from 32.9% in the first quarter. Grocott’s Mail reporters Owethu Nokhangela and Kamvelihle Wonci asked Makhanda residents what they think can be done to bring down the unemployment rate in Makhanda. Paddington Katuruza, in his 30s The starting point of our question is, what unmet needs are there in Makhanda? In Makhanda there are not so many industries, so to solve the unemployment puzzle, the unmet needs puzzle has to be solved first. Magda Fourie, in her 40s…
By Zipho Ndwayana On 10 August, at Eden Grove Blue, the new Rhodes University Student Representative Council (SRC) was announced. The 2025 team was announced and is ready to serve the needs of Rhodes University students. Rendani Mudau was appointed as the International Affairs Councillor for 2025. Mudau is from Johannesburg and is currently studying a triple major in Bachelor of Arts. Mudau is majoring in Law, Politics and History. She stated that the position interests her as she is a Politics student and knows about international relations. Mudau noted that education is essential to her, and she wishes that…