Author: Luvuyo Mjekula

By Lance Myburgh On the evening of 16 July 2024, Rhodes University celebrated the dedication of 64 staff members at a Long-Service Awards ceremony, recognising their collective 1,495 years of service. Among the honourees was Vice-Chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela, who proudly marked his 20th year at the University. This milestone coincided with Rhodes University’s 120th anniversary (RU120), adding special significance to the evening. In his opening remarks to long-serving staff, Professor Mabizela emphasised the importance of recognising the collective journey that has driven the University’s evolution over the past 120 years, ensuring its vision, mission, and purpose are achieved. He…

By Staff Reporter “It should not be, and it cannot be that an academically deserving young person will be deprived of an opportunity to receive quality and transformative education simply because they happened to have been born into a family of limited means,” said Rhodes University Vice Chancellor, Prof Sizwe Mabizela. Prof Mabizela was speaking at a notable alumni Affinity Event in Gqeberha on the 19th of July, highlighting the University’s ongoing efforts to address mounting student debt as one of its #RU120 fundraising priorities. “We must, and we will remain true and faithful to our vision, mission, and purpose as…

By Staff Reporter The final fixture of the 2024 hockey season took place last Friday, with St Andrew’s College hosting Dale College. It was an eventful afternoon and a fitting end to a highly successful season. The matches were tightly contested, and the thrilling hockey was enjoyed by players and supporters alike. The St Andrew’s College 1st XI found themselves on the back foot in the early stages of the game. After a slow start, Dale College capitalized on a defensive error and took the lead via a short corner. The match was physical and fast-paced, both teams consistently challenging…

By Staff Reporter In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the St Andrew’s College U16 team emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Dale College. St Andrew’s dominated possession from the outset, creating numerous scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came from the penalty spot after a period of pressure from the hosts. The second half saw St Andrew’s maintain their momentum and double their lead. The defence held strong, ensuring a clean sheet and a well-deserved victory. Meanwhile, in their first game of the season, the St Andrew’s College First Team made a valiant effort against Dale College but fell…

By Chris Totobela Mandela Day continued in Makhanda on Friday, 19 July as Kingswood College learners visited Food4Futures in New Street. Leona Morapedi, the leader of Kingswood Interact Club shared her views with Grocott’s Mail. “We are very excited to come here and help pack the food parcels. This feels totally different from what we sometimes do, which is visiting orphanages and playing with kids. This is more back-room stuff where we help Food4Futures with packaging and play a significant role in feeding many households in Makhanda.” The girls looked more relaxed as they seemed to enjoy every minute of…

By Staff Reporter Sunday, 21 July marked the 62nd Chapel Anniversary Service. The Kingswood community was joined by friends, OKs and Reunion groups of 1973, 74 and 75 to honour those Kingswoodians that died in the World Wars, in whose memory the chapel was built. It is always an emotional but beautiful service starting with the The Last Post and the reveille as the school flag is lowered, it must be noted that the reason the 1st chapel pew is left open is an ode to the lost descendants of the Kingswoodians who lost their lives.

By Staff Reporter Friday, 19 July, was a busy day for Kingswood College, with Mandela Day activities in the senior school. “We actually call it our termly ‘Make a Difference Day’,” the college says in a statement. The entire senior school and staff head out to various projects from playing music to the elderly, singing to children at Lebone Centre, painting dorms in the orphanages and creches, soup kitchens with some of the 1st team rugby payers, kitting beanies, cleaning up litter, doing gardens at the local hospitals and APD Clinic, cricket, hockey and soccer clinics with local schools, walking…

By Staff Reporter This past weekend, the St Andrew’s Prep Rugby Club played their final rugby fixtures of the 2024 season against Woodridge. It was a fitting way to close out our season, with all seven of our rugby teams involved in the fixture, said a statement from the school. Fairlawn was abuzz with nearly 180 rugby boys and coaches all contributing to an exciting day of rugby. The matches were played in fantastic spirit, with the Prep boys getting off to a cracking start. “Our U9A team overcame a spirited Woodridge team to finish the season with an unbeaten…

By Staff Reporter St Andrew’s College hosted Dale College in an exciting rugby encounter at Lower Field in Makhanda recently. Both teams displayed attractive rugby throughout the match, making for a thrilling contest. The 1st team match began with St Andrew’s showing early aggression and attacking from deep within their own territory. Despite their strong start, College initially struggled to convert their opportunities into points. Dale College seized the opportunity to open the scoring with a penalty kick, taking an early lead. However, College rallied in the latter part of the first half, asserting control and scoring two tries. The…