By Staff Reporter The Old Nyaluzans Union (ONU) is excited to announce the family reunion and official launch event, set to take place on Saturday, 9 November 2024, at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature in Makhanda. The event will commence at 18:00. This significant gathering aims to bring together former students, staff members, and supporters of Nathaniel Nyaluza High School to celebrate our shared heritage and discuss the future of our community. The ONU is dedicated to addressing the pressing economic challenges facing Makhanda, including high unemployment rates, deteriorating infrastructure, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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By Luvuyo Sizani – DA Councillor – Caucus Leader Makana Makhanda in the Makana Municipality was dealt another blow this week, this time around by the Department of Employment and Labour. The municipality was served with two non-compliance certificates on 5 November 2024 for its buildings that house the departments of Infrastructure and Technical Services and the Traffic department. Inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour found that these buildings do not comply with the required regulations to accommodate people. The Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa can close buildings under the “Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)…
By Glyneise Arries The annual Cancer Health Awareness Campaign, initiated by St Mary’s Development & Care Centre (DCC) in collaboration with the Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC), was a resounding success. By joining forces with the Department of Health, Middle Terrace and surrounding local clinics, SANDF, The Family Practice – Dr. Marinus Swanepoel, Fort England Hospital, Settlers Hospital Allied Health, HOSPICE and support organizations, we presented a comprehensive day filled with health services, education, and empowerment focused on the well-being of our community’s children and families. This initiative reflected St Mary’s DCC and MCRC’s commitment to children’s rights, health awareness,…
By Luvuyo Mjekula The traffic department in Knight Street in Makhanda is currently closed because the Employment and Labour Department prohibited its continued use after inspectors found the building to be unsafe for workers. Labour inspectors this week issued prohibition notices on the Makana Municipality in terms of the amended Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, leading to the closures of the traffic department and the Engineering & Infrastructure office in High Street. Grocott’s saw the prohibition notice served on the Engineering & Infrastructure director. The document read: “I hereby prohibit you from… allowing employees to occupy an…
The Unemployed People’s Movement (UPM) has a long and rich history in the struggle against corruption and lack of transparency and accountability in Makhanda. Since 2009, the people’s movement has been the voice of the people in Makhanda to speak against acts of corruption and incompetence. The late founding member of UPM, Comrade Ayanda Kota, was a known activist for social justice and anti-corruption. Some people used to call him ‘whistle blower of corruption’. He was the main voice in the campaign against corruption. One would remember our intervention when houses of Extension 10 were wrongfully allocated to people who…
By Chris Totobela The Makana LFA Premier League kicked off this past weekend at JD Dlepu Stadium. It was a typical start of the season weekend, with some teams not honouring their games. On Saturday, in the very first game of the new season, Sophia Stars FC was awarded a walkover against newly-promoted Cameroon side that failed to take the field. Joza Callies was expected to ease past newbies and last season’s first division champions Joza Stars, but were shocked by the debutants 3-1. Hellenic, meanwhile, edged Love and Peace 3-2 and Riebeek City saw off African Spears 5-0. On…
By E. O’Reilly On Saturday, St Andrew’s College took on Graeme College in Makhanda. Winning the toss, St Andrew’s elected to bowl first. Graeme College began with a strong 50-run opening partnership, with Qhama Ngoma achieving an impressive half-century. William Beamish broke the partnership, with additional support from a disciplined spell by Ababalwe Zingela. Spin bowlers Thomas Bussiahn, Rhys Wiblin and Benjamin Coventry excelled, collectively taking seven wickets and bowling Graeme College out for 151 runs. In their chase, St Andrew’s College lost an early wicket, sparking energy among the Graeme players. However, Myles Sansom and Rhys Wiblin stabilised the…
By Staff Reporter St Andrew’s College pupil Gregory Rodwell and DSG pupils Abigail Holderness and Lucy Holderness are currently in Malaysia, representing the South African U17 hockey teams in the Mirnawan Cup, held in Kuala Lumpur, said a statement from St Andrew’s earlier this week. The SA U17 Boys’ Team, featuring Gregory Rodwell, played against Canada and achieved an impressive victory with a score of 9-1. Meanwhile, the SA U17 girls’ team, with both Abigail and Lucy Holderness, faced off against Malaysia Tigress and won 4-0. Lucy contributed significantly by scoring South Africa’s first goal, a field goal. The South…
By Matthew-Adam Bloem On Wednesday, 30 October, St Andrew’s College had the pleasure of hosting Theodor Herzl High School for an exciting round of basketball fixtures featuring our U15B and 3rd teams. The U15B game was a thrilling contest, with the lead changing hands multiple times throughout the match. Unfortunately, in the 4th quarter, the momentum shifted in favour of Theodor Herzl High School, as their shots consistently found the basket. Meanwhile, the St Andrew’s College U15B team struggled to score, resulting in a close loss. The 3rd team had a slower start against the senior team from Theodor Herzl…
By Staff Reporter Every term, the Kingswood Senior School has a Go MAD Day, Make A Difference Day and the entire Senior School (over 400 pupils plus the staff) go out into the community to make a difference wherever they are stationed. Many of the projects they are involved with are their on-going community engagement partners that the pupils either work with during club time, LO or Interact, but on Make a Difference Day, the entire senior school is involved and can make a huge impact due to the volume of people involved. Some of the activities the pupils were…