By Sindisiwe Tshona and Nosiphiwe Nyangana Diversity, heritage and inclusivity was celebrated at the Rhodes University Heritage Festival held at university’s Steve Biko lawns this week. The inaugural event, inspired by Heritage Month was hosted by the Rhodes University Zulu, Basotho, Swati societies and the Student Representative Council. The Nelson Mandela University Zulu Society and maskandi artist, Saliwa, were also part of the colourful event. Diverse cultures dominated the event – people wore traditional attires and were proud to showcase their cultures, including the Ndebele, Xhosa, Venda and others. The inclusive event featured the Eluxolweni Marimba boys group, Saliwa, the…
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By Ross Marriner The month of September is recognised in the financial planning industry as wills month. During this month, certain legal practitioners offer to assist with the drawing up of wills for a reduced fee or even without charge, so it might be an appropriate time to take advantage of this opportunity. A last will and testament is a legal document that forms the cornerstone of your estate plan. It is there to facilitate the orderly administration of your estate in the event of your death. Research has shown that around 70% of working South African adults do not…
By Chris Totobela Sparks flew as 15 teams battled it out for the impressive R10 000 first prize in the Makana LFA heritage tournament launched last Friday. The tournament kicked off on Heritage Day in a packed JD Dlepu Stadium. In the main game of the day, which was highly anticipated by football lovers, tournament favourites Maru FC defeated Joza Callies 2-0. In another game that attracted a lot of fans, XI Attackers FC overcame a resilient New Seekers, also 2-0. Sophia Stars beat Rhodes University on penalties after a goalless stalemate. Jacaranda Aces eased past Golden Eagles 3-0 while…
By Chris Totobela Makhanda boxing lovers were treated to a feast of entertaining boxing on Saturday. Boxers came from all over the province to take part in the all-women Breast Cancer Awareness Boxing Tournament at the Joza Indoor Sports Centre. A number of competitive bouts got the crowd excited on the day, with Andisiwe Qinela of Masakheke Boxing Club winning Makhanda’s first gold medal as local boxers started on the wrong foot on the day, but redeemed themselves later on. Qinela fought a very difficult fight against a tough opponent from Gqeberha, but her straight right punch did the job…
By Chris Totobela Alleged racism may have abruptly ended former South African national handball player Ntomboxolo “Nana” September’s career of playing handball for her country, but it has not dimmed her hopes for developing the sport in Makhanda, her home town. September, who also played netball for the Eastern Cape provincial side, still has her heart set on developing sport in the small town. September started her netball journey in 1984 while she was still at a farm school before relocating to Makhanda where she played for Benjamin Mahlasela High School. Her netball career took a huge turn when she…
By Chris Totobela To close off Heritage Month, Grocott’s Mail takes a closer look at two local sporting legends. First up is former United Royals Football Club’s Andile “Ace” Mphulani, one of the greatest centre backs Makhanda has ever produced. Tall, strong, good both aerially and on the ground, cool, calm and collected, but hard tackling. Mphulani joined Big Bafana, as Royals was known at that time in 1978, as an 11-year-old boy. “I joined Big Bafana at a very young age. Big Bafana was formed in 1975 after a number of Early Birds bench warmers decided to break away…
By Luvuyo Mjekula ‘Wine and dine in the dark’ is the theme for an awareness programme on visual impairment and blindness scheduled to take place at the Foley’s Ground in Hlalani Location this Friday. The Grahamstown Self Help and Rehabilitation on Disability (Grashrd) is behind the idea and will host the educational event. The aim is three-pronged, say the organisers. The event aims to get sighted people to experience, first hand, what it is like to be blind; the event seeks to raise funds for the organisation and will also celebrate Heritage Month. The theme of the event is “Wine…
By Luvuyo Mjekula and Lindokuhle Fuba “If anything typifies heritage, it’s Amazwi.” So said retired Albany Museum historian and curator Fleur Way-Jones at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature Heritage Carnival on Tuesday. Grocott’s Mail caught up with Way-Jones as she was leaving the carnival. Asked what she thought of the event, she said: “If anything typifies heritage, it’s Amazwi. Because everybody will be here, and everyone is here. Except there is no braai,” she laughed. She said she had visited the carnival to show support to Amazwi, but to also meet the museum’s new director whom she said…