By Chesley Daniels Kowie United cemented their position at the summit of the Sunsed Regional League with a hard-fought 17-13 victory over Alderonians in Addo on Saturday. This crucial away win brings them closer to claiming the championship title. Meligan Frantz, the dynamic scrumhalf, earned the man of the match award for his fearless performance. Frantz’s solidity behind the scrum and unpredictable attacking flair proved instrumental in United’s triumph. Klipfontein United thrash Black Lions In a dominant display, Klipfontein United jumped to third position on the log with a resounding 79-0 win over struggling Black Lions at the “Never Quit”…
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By Luvuyo Mjekula The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) donated blankets to old age homes and supplies to different schools in Makhanda on Wednesday. In a statement, Sanral said with the special community outreach event, it hoped to make meaningful contributions to the Makhanda community. The day entailed visits to three old age homes – Hayton House, Brookshaw and McKaiser – to handover blankets. Following this, Sanral donated school supplies to Kuyasa Special Needs School, Ntsika Secondary School and Samuel Ntsiko Primary School. “This initiative reflects Sanral’s commitment to honouring the Mandela legacy by supporting the needy and vulnerable…
By Luvuyo Mjekula The College of the Transfiguration and the Makhanda Ministers Fraternal this week led a peaceful march in solidarity with victims of crime, particularly gender-based violence (GBV), as the country marks National Women’s Day today. Ayanda Genge, the students’ secretary at the College of the Transfiguration, explained that as a college, they have the Student Interest Matters Week, a programme that started on Monday and concludes today, whereby they attend to issues of interest to students. As part of their programme, the students set aside Wednesday to show support to women in South Africa, but especially those in…
Kingswood College welcomed 220 school pupils from across the province for the Eastern Cape Debating Provincial Tournament at Kingswood College this past weekend. Kingswood pupils Rosemary Colenso, Gaby Shordries, Caitlin Steymann, Sophie Büttner and Diya Harjeven represented the Rhini Debating League at the tournament, participating in teams consisting of speakers from various schools in Makhanda. Photos: Jackie Clausen
By Asiphesona Wonqwelo ‘You will never walk alone’ was the theme for 3 August 2024, the Night for the Step Up to Conquer Cancer campaign at Steve Biko Lawns. Cancer South Africa organised the campaign with the help of Sister Heather Ferreira and her team, Lunga Jadi, Yoshni Jattiem, Alayne Hails and Marlene Jacobs. The campaign was a relay for life that supported cancer survivors, as well as people that have passed on due to cancer. “We have cancer survivors in Makhanda, their lives were never celebrated,” said Ferreira. She added that a local woman diagnosed with cancer in 1999…
By Sibongiseni Maphumulo On Tuesday, Food4Futures, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations in Makhanda, carried out a heart-warming distribution of 100 blankets and clothes to individuals in need. As winter’s chill gripped the region, the organization stepped up its efforts to provide warmth and comfort to those who are struggling the most. The blankets, which were generously donated by various community members and local schools, have been a crucial resource for many facing the harsh winter conditions. The call for donations was clear and resonant: “We ask people to donate any old, new, big, or small blankets to…
By Chris Totobela Boxers from three local boxing clubs were given an opportunity to feel each other out during a friendly tournament held at the Joza Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday. The tournament featured boxers from Golden Gloves, Masibambane and Thembalethu clubs. Interestingly, the three clubs had all missed the Makabo monthly tournament held two weeks ago, with only two local clubs – Mfuzo Boxing Camp and Vukani Boxing Club – taking part . It was also noticeable that both Mfuzo and Vukani also did not attend this past weekend’s friendly tournament. Tournament organiser Khayalethu Richards told Grocott’s Mail that…
By Siyamthanda Hobo Rhodes University recently honoured Dr Boudina McConnachie with the Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2023). This accolade, awarded annually to educators with fewer than ten years of teaching experience, recognises exceptional contributions to teaching excellence, innovation, and dedication. The evening commenced with a welcoming address by Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, who introduced Dr McConnachie’s work. The ceremony was attended by academic and support staff, family members of Dr McConnachie, and various guests; all gathered to celebrate the impact of her teaching career. Dr McConnachie’s journey began at Umtata High School in…
By Sam Chikwembani and Kate Bryan In her plenary talk at the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) Conference held at Rhodes University, Department of Physics & Electronics last month, Professor Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba highlighted the importance of mentorship, advocacy, and support networks as key elements in empowering women to embrace physics as a career path in their lives. Professor Ledwaba is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Limpopo based at the Materials Modelling Centre. She earned her PhD in Physics from the University of Limpopo specialising in computational modelling of materials. Professor Ledwaba is passionate about…
By the Division of Communication and Advancement Rhodes University Council has welcomed a clean audit with no findings for the 2023 financial year. The results further extend the institution’s established impeccable financial performance and stewardship record. “Council is pleased by this effort and the positive outcome in the first year of the University’s five-year Institutional Development Plan 2023-2028, the institutional blueprint for achieving academic excellence and ensuring long-term sustainability,” Council chairperson Judge Gerald Bloem said. “The financial statements and the annual report paint a fantastic picture of which students, staff, alumni, funders and all stakeholders can be proud. This is…