NguChris Totobela Bekuqhawuka unobathana kwimidlalo yeMakana LFA yesigaba sokuqala kule mpelaveki sisuka kuyo. Kushiyana oomama ukondla ngoku nanjengoko iya isongana ibhobhile. NgoMgqibelo iRising Stars ikhwele izehlela kwiLeicester City ngamanqaku amane eqandeni, logama yona iMayfield ihluthe intlaka emlonyeni weJacaranda Academy ngamanqaku amathathu kwamabini, yaze yona iTantyi Eleven yabambana ngamanqaku amathathu macala ne Vukani Anchors. ISantos ibhaxabule iBlack Stars, ethande ukubhidwa ngumhlola mvanje, ngamanqaku amane eqandeni, logama iJoza Stars ibambene ngenqaku elinye macala ne Riebeck East Academy. IBlack Stars idlale ngomkhunyu kulanjwa ngethuba ibambana ngamanqaku amathathu macala neEagles emva kokukhokela ngamanqaku amathathu kwelinye ithuba elide, yaze yona iJoza Stars yathula kabuhlungu encochoyini…
Author: Luvuyo Mjekula
By Chris Totobela The local Community Policing Forum (CPF) under the leadership of Thembisa Qinela and Khaya Tonjeni of the South African Police Service, hosted sport against crime games on National Women’s Day in Joza. Makana Tigers and Rising Stars locked horns in two different divisions at Ext 9. First up were u13s, and Rising Stars emerged as winners on penalties. Makana Tigers redeemed themselves in the u19s clash and defeated Rising Stars 5-3 in extra time after both teams could not be separated in regulation time with three goals apiece. Despite the cold and windy weather, spectators came in…
By Luvuyo Mjekula and Mbali Tanana South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi was actively recruiting Rhodes University workers this week to join his federation’s affiliate – the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (Nupsaw). Vavi was accompanied by Nupsaw’s national, provincial and regional leaders including general secretary Solly Malema and labour relations officer Modise Mokwena. The workers’ union will, on 13 September, appear before the CCMA where its eligibility to represent Rhodes’ workers will be under scrutiny. Both Vavi and Malema were adamant to entice and sign on at least 50 workers in…
By Chesley Daniels In a pulsating, action-packed encounter, Rosebuds delivered a stunning 24-10 bonus point win over log leaders Kowie United, shattering their unbeaten run in the Sunsed Regional League competition at the Alicedale Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon. With their backs against the wall, Rosebuds produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby that left the visitors reeling. The home side’s dominance was evident from the outset, as they exploited Kowie United’s weaknesses with precision and panache. After a tightly contested first half, Rosebuds led 7-5 at the break, but it was their second-half performance that will be etched in…
By Chesley Daniels In a pulsating, hard-hitting and intensely physical contest, Grahamstown Brumbies 1st XV exacted sweet revenge over Joubertina United, emerging victorious with a nail-biting 25-22 win in the Score Epru Grand Challenge Top 12 competition at the Lavender Valley Sports Ground on Saturday. The home side, fueled by determination and a hunger for redemption, turned the tables on their foes, avenging their 50-point hiding in the first round. This triumph was a testament to Brumbies’ unyielding spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence. The first half was a heated, back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and neither…
By Chesley Daniels In a pulsating, hard-hitting and intensely physical contest, Swallows Rugby Club’s 1st XV exacted sweet revenge over Newtown Wolves, emerging victorious with a narrow 20-16 win in the second round of the Epru Adams Cup competition at the Albany Sports Club on Saturday. The Birds, fueled by determination and a hunger for redemption, turned the tables on their foes, avenging their first-round defeat in Fort Beaufort. This triumph was a testament to Swallows’ unyielding spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence. The first half was a heated, back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and neither gaining…
By Mbali Tanana A high rate of rape and gender-based violence in Joza township in Makhanda has sparked a much-needed intervention by the South African Police Service in partnership with various stakeholders who rolled out their Lithetha Awareness Campaign this week. The two-day campaign which started on 14 August saw police top brass of the Sarah Baartman District visit more than 20 households and families affected by gender-based violence in the community. The door-to door campaign was because of a recent police report which identified Joza police station, one of 38 police stations in the district as the one with…
By Fahdia Msaka What started as a quest to make an income to make ends meet, is now the first love of Vuyolwethu Maweni, a self-taught nail technician who recently hosted a workshop at the entrepreneurship incubator located at Rhodes University on National Women’s Day. The workshop aimed to educate and empower women aspiring to pursue business, with the founder of Jameela Queen, a beauty parlour situated in Makhanda, sharing her personal and professional journey and business tips. The master class saw Maweni teaching the basics of doing nails, encouraging other women to upskill and become innovative. More than 20…
Geraldine Klopper Makhanda het dit. Dit waarna ons uitgesien het met die 1994-verkiesing. Toe die “nuwe” Suid-Afrika arriveer. Dit laat my dink aan Eugène Marais se gedig Die dans van die reën. Die nuwe bedeling sou ’n welkome vars bries wees, nee meer as dit, ’n reënbui wat dae, maande, jare aanhou en op die ou end die dorstige woestyn in ’n oase verander met aan die einde, reënboog op reënboog. Ons Suster! Ons Suster! Jy het gekom! Jy het gekom! Moeder Afrika se pasgebore nuweling wat almal hul menswaardigheid sou teruggee. Sy sou geen onderskeid tref op grond van…
Is there any possibility that our municipality is likely to seriously do repairs to our road infrastructure soon? What is the intention of our muni to fix all roads in this municipal area? I’m referring to all roads in this area. From Waainek to the Fort Beaufort Road and Stones Hill to the Army Base. What will ever persuade the muni to properly repair our roads? For example, take Market Street, the small area between Hill Street and Bathurst Street. The pot holes were fixed about a year ago, they have all returned with a vengence. Are there no experts…