By Staff Reporter Kingswood College had 19 pupils enter the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists on Saturday, with many winning awards. According to a statement from the school, the cherry on top went to Haidee Thondhlana. “Congratulations to Haidee Thondhlana who won the Gold Special Award for exceptional performance in the expo category : “Environmental” as well as Best Female Senior School Project and the No1 top science teacher expo project for 2024 at the Eskom (Science) Expo.” Thondhlana, a Grade 10 learner, has won herself a scholarship to Rhodes University and will go through to the national round.
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By Alumni & Stakeholder Relations Management Twenty-year-old Bachelor of Social Sciences student Thabisile Msenga became the first recipient of a R135,500 (CAD$10,000) allocation from a newly inaugurated scholarship fund established in an agreement between Rhodes University and Myriad Canada. The fund currently has a total value of R680,000 (CAD$50,400) over four years. Myriad Canada works with individuals, families, corporations, and foundations to support their favourite causes in various parts of the globe. It is incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and can issue official receipts for tax purposes in Canada. The allocation will be renewed annually, based on acceptable…
By Staff Reporter One of Rhodes University’s #RU120 Big 5 focus areas is Transformation & Leadership. As such, the University is committed to fostering a safer, more inclusive environment. Since 2016, we have undertaken substantial reforms, including revising our GBV processes and policies, fortifying our collaboration with law enforcement, and empowering our staff and students through workshops and dialogues. This year, we are excited to announce several significant initiatives and events. In our continued efforts to address GBV, the Office for Equity & Institutional Culture (E&IC) is hosting a panel discussion on the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of…
By Siqhamo Jama The Grahamstown Feeding Association (GFA) has been providing the Makhanda community with food and hope for more than 20 years. The GFA was established in August 1999 and has since continued to help those in need by offering support and dignity in addition to meals. The association was founded in order to address the serious problem of food insecurity that remains prevalent in Makhanda. The first soup and bread meals were served on August 3, 1999, marking the culmination of Professor Brian Gaybba’s ambition to combat hunger. The community’s unwavering support has been essential to the association…
By Shaun Bergover This is the 7th article in our series for 2024 on “Customary Law and Life Partnerships: implications on death” Customary Unions Marriages in terms of customary law can raise a number of issues in relation to the law of succession – in other words, what must happen on death when the couple is married in terms of customary law. The main reason is that customary marriages are usually not civil unions that follow the traditional marriage structure. The validity of the customary union therefore comes into question, and it is necessary to consider and decide this prior…
NguChris Totobela Emva kokungadlali ngoMgqibelo ngenxa yetumente yezikolo, iphinde yabuya ngeCawe imidlalo yeMakana LFA yesigaba sokuqala. IJacaranda Academy itsalele amanqaku iCameroon engakwazanga ukungena ebaleni, logama yona iJoza Stars ibethe iSantos ngamanqaku amabini kwelinye, yaze yona iBlack Stars ethande ungahleki nanye ehlekisayo kwezintsuku, ibhaxabule iLeicester City ngamanqaku amathathu eqandeni. IVukani Anchors ibambene ngamanqaku amathathu macala neRising Stars yaze yona iTantyi Eleven yabetha iMayfield ngamanqaku amathathu eqandeni. IRising Stars isathe ngcu encochoyini yamanqwanqwa esigaba sokuqala emva kwemidlalo emithandathu iphumelele emihlanu, yabethwa komnye yaphinda yadlala ntanganye kumdlalo omnye. IJoza Stars ebambene ngamanqaku alishumi elinesithathu neRising Stars isilela ngemva ngamanqaku ewafakileyo.
By Chris Totobela The Kay Motsepe U19 schools tournament took place in a packed JD Dlepu Stadium in Joza on Saturday. Different municipalities’ winners locked horns, with Makana represented by local champions Nombulelo Secondary School. In the first semi-final game, Nqweba Secondary School from Dr Beyers Naude, defeated St Collins from Sunday’s River. Velile Secondary School from Bathurst gave away a one-goal lead against Makana’s Nombulelo Secondary School in the second semi-final, but emerged victorious after a controversial penalty. The first assistant referee raised his flag and ordered a retake after the Nombulelo goalminder had initially saved the spot kick,…
By Chris Totobela Joza Aerobics and Fitness Club is hard at work preparing for their upcoming event Women’s fitness celebration event as part of the Women’s Month celebrations and are inviting members of the community to join them. This event will take place on Wednesday the 7 August at the Joza Indoor Sports Centre starting at 5pm until 7pm with a R20 entry fee. According to Joza Aerobics and Fitness Club’s executive member, Anam Klei, the event is aimed at encouraging women to exercise. “We want our mothers, sisters and daughters in the community to start taking their health seriously…
By Chris Totobela Boxing fans made their way to the Joza Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday to cheer for their favourite boxers. Makana Boxing Organisation (Makabo) hosted a boxing tournament for all local clubs and invited two guest clubs. Boxers from Makhanda’s Mfuzo Boxing Camp and Vukani Boxing Club, Bathurst-based Sisonke Boxing Club and Fort Beaufort’s Bayethe Boxing Club, exchanged leather. There were some interesting bouts but the bout that got the fans on their feet for the entire duration of the fight, was the last bout between Kuhle Futha of Sisonke Boxing Club and Hlombelethu Sinxo of Mfuzo Boxing…
By Chesley Daniels The Newtown Wolves produced a scintillating performance, bulldozing log leaders Old Collegians (OC) 40-10 in a one-sided Epru Adams Cup encounter at their fortress in Fort Beaufort on Saturday. From the kick-off, the Wolves were relentless, playing an expansive brand of rugby that left OC reeling. The home side’s pack dominated the set pieces, providing a solid platform for their backs to exploit. Wolves’ flyhalf, Jayby Steward, was instrumental in orchestrating the attack, distributing the ball with precision and vision. The backline capitalized on the opportunities, running in six tries, including a brace from Siseko Qhalo. OC,…