By Staff Reporter Service delivery challenges, particularly the recent water crisis, are set to take centre stage at two gatherings planned for Makhanda today. The Makana Citizens Front (MCF) led by Lungile Mxube invites its members and ordinary residents to a meeting at the Recreation Hall in Albany Road this afternoon at 2pm. Mxube told Grocott’s Mail this morning that the meeting would focus on “the great water disaster and water crisis”. “We’ve been sitting with this problem for the past 14 years. We want to make our people and communities that you cannot solve a 14-year-old problem within three…
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By Staff Reporter The Rhodes University community is mourning the passing of one of its honorary doctorate recipients, James Matthews. The internationally acclaimed South African poet, author, and dissident voice against Apartheid, passed away at the age of 95. His impact on South African literature and society is immeasurable. A lifelong advocate for freedom, he lived his life in the pursuit and expression of personal and political liberation, using his writing as a vehicle for justice, reflection, and transformation. Born in Cape Town in 1929, Matthews grew up in the District Six community, attending Trafalgar High School, where his talents…
By The Division of Communication & Advancement Jay Pillay’s journey to becoming the first woman President-Elect of the ACUHO-I SAC Executive Board is a compelling story of strategic leadership and a deep commitment to advancing higher education in South Africa. Her election to this prestigious role highlights her exceptional abilities and underscores her dedication to creating inclusive, supportive environments and mentoring the next generation of leaders. As a finalist at the HERS-SA Higher Education Women Leaders Awards, Pillay’s journey is one of breaking barriers in her professional career and the broader educational landscape. Pillay’s career in higher education began in…
By Staff Reporter Congratulations to Team Titans from Kingswood College for securing 1st place in the Speculator Portfolio monthly competition of the JSE Investment Challenge! Their hard work, strategic skills, and commitment have earned them this top prize. “We are immensely proud of their outstanding achievement and look forward to their continued success!” read a statement from Kingswood. Kingswood College Titans, a group made up of all matrics; Tapiwa Zhanda, Sipho Mdletye and Thato Iviwe Gqoli, achieved an impressive 8% net monthly growth, despite the demands of their academic schedules. Competing in the JSE Investment Challenge during their free time…
By Chesley Daniels In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 season, Rosebuds from Alicedale have emerged victorious, claiming the coveted title of Sunsed and Sedru Regional League champions. This triumph marks a historic milestone for the team, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in the rugby world. With a final tally of 41 points, Rosebuds edged out Valencia Barbarians (40 points) and Kowie United (40 points) to secure the top spot on the log. The team’s remarkable journey to the championship was characterized by their unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and unbridled talent. Under the guidance of…
By Staff Reporter St Andrew’s College is delighted to welcome new staff members at the start of Term 3. Greg Shipton – Physical and Natural Science teacher St Andrew’s College is delighted to welcome Mr Greg Shipton to the Andrean community. Greg brings eight years of experience in teaching Physical and Natural Sciences, having previously taught at both Randpark High School and Greenside High School. During his tenure at Greenside High School, he served as the head of the Physical and Natural Sciences Department for four years, consistently delivering outstanding Science results that positioned Greenside among the top- performing government…
By Luvuyo Mjekula Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Zolile Williams is putting in place immediate measures to help manage the water crisis in the Makana Municipality. These include stopping water leaks, automating the operation of reservoirs and ramping up revenue collection. To attend to water leaks, the MEC plans to deploy an engineer to Makhanda. “I am deploying an engineer from Monday [this week] to come and support the municipality because there is too much water loss. As we speak there are water leaks not being attended to,” Williams said. He is also considering the viability of automating…
By Steven Lang World renowned palaeontologist, Prof Per Ahlberg of Uppsala University in Sweden gave a presentation entitled “The Waterloo Lagerstätte: a crucial data point in a world full of gaps” at Rhodes University on Wednesday. As a keynote speaker, he will deliver a specialised version of the presentation at the 22nd Conference of the Palaeontological Society of Southern Africa in Graaff Reinet next week. Ahlberg is spending just over a week in Makhanda so that he can examine fossils unearthed at Waterloo Farm by local palaeontologist, Dr Rob Gess. The shale deposits on the outskirts of town are among…