By Ross Marriner In today’s world, we have grown accustomed to getting almost anything we want with just a click of a button. While this convenience has undoubtedly made life easier, it has also come at a cost—it has made us more impatient. When it comes to investing however, a truly long-term perspective is essential. It is the patient tortoise that wins the race, while those seeking quick returns often end up making poor decisions that deplete capital. Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, wisely noted that “the stock market is a device for transferring…
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By Steven Lang The misty grey skies seemed appropriate for Remembrance Day last Sunday. They recalled the miserable trenches and battlefields in Europe where millions of people lost their lives during the Great War of 1914 to 1918. Many who attended the Remembrance Day ceremony wore a single red poppy as a sign of respect for those who gave their lives in war. The poppy calls on us all to respect, reflect and remember. The Makanakop Shellhole hosted the annual parade and together with Kingswood College, St Andrew’s College and the St Mary’s Scout Troop. Victoria Girls High School, Hoërskool…
By Luvuyo Mjekula and Lindokuhle Fuba “For 34 years – no houses, no toilets. Do you have no conscience?” This question was directed at Makana mayor Yandiswa Vara, council Speaker Mtutuzeli Matyumza and three ward councillors at the Recreation Hall yesterday. Ward 4 residents vented their anger at the Makana Municipality mayoral imbizo to review the 2025/26 Integrated Development Plan. Zolani and Phaphamani informal settlement residents were angered by the lack of development in their settlements for more than three decades. “If you had any [conscience], people would not be living in these dire conditions all these years. You get…
By Nandipha Twani A 17-year-old Makhanda athlete is making waves in South African basketball. Kamvalethu Sibakhulu has already represented South Africa in the U16 and U18 national teams, competing with the dedication and passion that distinguishes him as one of the best young talents in the country. The young basketballer attends Maritzburg College in KZN, and plays for the college’s first team. He has also represented the Eastern Cape, KZN as well as South Africa U18 and U16 teams. His impressive court performance has earned him national recognition and an incredible opportunity to attend Oakville Prep in Ontario, Canada, on…
By Luvuyo Mjekula The Employment and Labour Department says its inspection of Makana Municipality’s buildings last week was a scheduled exercise. Asked if the decision to inspect the buildings had anything to do with the much-publicised raids carried out by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the Hawks recently, the department’s spokesperson, Ziphozihle Josefu, said inspections are carried out in line with annual plans, purely implemented by the department’s inspectors. “This particular inspection was scheduled as per the inspectorate plans.” Grocott’s Mail reported last week that the traffic department and the engineering and infrastructure offices were served with prohibition notices…
The Movements dance school recently put on a ballet show of The Rain Queen. There were 35 Kingswood College dancers taking part all the way from five-year old pupils to Senior School dancers, as well as dancers from other schools around Makhanda. Photos: Jackie Clausen
By Staff Reporter Distinguished Professor Heila Lotz-Sisitka, a leading figure in environmental education, was recently awarded the 2024 SAERA Research Honours Award by the South African Education Research Association (SAERA) at their annual conference in Bloemfontein. The award recognises her substantial contribution to the development of education research in South Africa, especially within the fields of Environmental and Sustainability Education, over a remarkable 30-year career. The accolade, which is one of the highest forms of national recognition for a researcher in the Educational Sciences in South Africa, also marks a significant first for Rhodes University’s Education Faculty. Distinguished Professor Lotz-Sisitka…
By Chris Totobela Makhanda football lovers are in for a great festive season as the ninth edition of the New Year’s Cup returns to JD Dlepu Stadium. The tournament started in 2016 and was a huge success as people from all over the country made their way to Joza to witness Mzantsi’s finest amateur talent. The 2024 edition will take place from 23 to 31 December, with 16 teams battling it out for the major prize. The New Year’s Cup Foundation is a community organisation dedicated to improving skills, educational attainment and has over the years produced the best players,…
GCB 2nd League Bathurst League Log as at 2nd November 2024 1.Station Hill 18 (3) 2. Port Alfred 12 (3) 3. Kenton 6 (3) 4. Tiger Titans 5 (2) 5. Rainbows 1 (2) 6. Sevenfountains 0 (1) GCB 2nd League Log 2 November 2024 1. Station Hill 7 (2) 2. Cuylerville 6 (1) 3. Salem 6 (1) 4. Manley Flats 5 (1) 5. Kenton 0 (0) 6. Port Alfred 0 (0) 7. Sidbury 0 (0) 8. Swallows 0 (0) 9. Rainbows 0 (1) 10. Southwell 0 (1) 11. Tiger Titans 0 (1) GCB 2nd League Central Albany League Log 2…
By Chesley Daniels Manley Flats edged Station Hill by one run in a tightly contested Grahamstown Cricket Board (GCB) 2nd League fixture at Manleys on Saturday. There were also impressive away wins by Salem 1st against Sidbury and Swallows over Salem 2nd. Cuylerville and Port Alfred also recorded thrashing bonus-point wins over Rainbows and Seven Fountains respectively in the GCB 2nd League. There were also quite a few impressive individual performances this past weekend. Jamie Renton scored a superb 168 for Cuylerville 2nd against Rainbows with the bat, Sean Biggs 85*, Buster Brotherton 76 and Steven Gornal 80 for Cuylerville…