By Chesley Daniels In a blistering display of rugby prowess, the 2023 Sedru champions, Swallows, annihilated Malmaison United 33-0 in the Epru Adams Cup, storming back to winning ways with a bonus point victory that sent a resounding message to the competition. This was a performance of unbridled intensity as Swallows’ powerful forwards bulldozed their way through the Malmaison pack, laying the foundation for a dominant display that left the hosts reeling. The scrumming was devastating, as the visitors’ front row quickly demolished their counterparts. The return of fly-half Zenovan Denston was a masterstroke, as he orchestrated the backline with…
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By Asiphesona Wonqwelo “I am beyond excited, I am ecstatic that I am part of this programme. I am actually honoured because for me this is a confirmation of the fact that I am on the right track in terms of my purpose.” These were the words of Makhanda’s very own Thando Nombewu, widely known as LoveSeed, a talented singer and founder of LoveSeed Foundation. She was this week announced as one of 50 successful candidates in South Africa and one of only five in the Eastern Cape province, for the fourth iteration of the Arts & Culture (ACT) Thuthukisani…
By Steven Lang Some of the sharpest science minds in our area put their creative thinking on show at the regional finals of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists on Saturday. Primary and secondary schools from as far as Whittlesea, Port Alfred, Komani and Alexandria competed with the best that Makhanda has to offer. Learners, teachers and judges had to be really enthusiastic and committed to their projects to brave the morning cold. Several busloads of learners from Komani had to leave their school at one-thirty in the morning and sleep in their vehicles to make it on time for…
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.
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,…