By Chesley Daniels The 2023 Sedru champs, Swallows, registered their first win of the Epru Adams Cup competition with an emphatic 43-3 bonus-point win over Malmaison United at the Albany Sports Club on Saturday . Swallows led 21-3 at halftime. Having lost their first two league matches, it was a must win for the Makhanda side, to put points on the overall log standings and to get back to winning ways. The home side put in a dominant performance from the outset and made their intentions very clear by taking full control of affairs throughout the game. The bonus point…
Author: Luvuyo Mjekula
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By Steven Lang This weekend both the ANC and the DA will be holding their final election rallies in Gauteng while the EFF will hold their rally in Polokwane. All the major parties appear to be focussing most of their attention on KwaZulu Natal, so Steven Lang says that it is not surprising if the people of Makana feel that the election is happening somewhere else. Citizens of Makana can’t be blamed if they are feeling left out in the cold ahead of next week’s voting. Yes, the national and provincial elections are being held this coming Wednesday, and at…
WHAT’S ON IN MAKHANDA THIS WEEK THURSDAY, 23 MAY U3A Come and hear @Grahamstown Bowling Club 10:00-11:00 R5 entry fee All welcome Grahamstown Bridge Club @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street 13:15 for 13:30 Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322 R15 non-members | R10 members Thursday Pool Competition @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street 18:30 – 19:00 Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689 Free entry __ SATURDAY, 25 MAY Parkrun 5km run or walk Family-friendly Dogs on leads are welcome @ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue 07:45 for 08:00 Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/ Free entry Christ Church Stoep Sale…
By Chris Totobela Last Saturday, Joza Aerobics and Fitness Club hosted a fitness and wellness event that was open to the entire community. Participants paid R30 per ticket to take part and all the funds made from the event were for a good cause. This was not just a fitness event but a fundraising initiative as well that was aimed at giving back to the community. One of the senior and long serving members of the club, Anam Klei, was pleased with how the event went. “Our event was very successful as we achieved what we wanted. We are a…
By Siyamthanda Hobo On 15 May 2024, Rhodes University hosted the 2019 Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award lecture with recipient Professor Makaiko Chithambo, Head of the Department of Physics and Electronics. The Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Senior Research Award is made annually to a staff member of Rhodes University, to recognise their indisputable academic status, engagement in research and general scholarly activity. Prof Chithambo’s lecture delved into the intriguing realm of materials science, specifically focusing on the significant role of imperfections in solid materials. Setting the stage, DVC of Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Dr Kwezi Mzilikazi introduced Prof Chithambo, emphasising the…
By Staff Reporter Karabelo Ramosala, a Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in the Psychology Department, has been awarded the 2024-2025 Fulbright Visiting Researcher scholarship. She will be based at the City University of New York (CUNY) Department of Educational Psychology, where she will be exploring the methodologies and impact of student success initiatives that are used to shape the future of higher education. This scholarship aligns closely with her PhD research through which she is exploring the academic resilience of first-generation university students who have participated in the Nine-Tenths Mentorship program, a community-based program that is aimed at increasing access to…
By Staff Reporter Mr Swift, known for his gentle, adventurous, and kind soul, is a former School of Journalism and Media Studies lecturer and former Director for Advancement at the University. He obtained his Bachelor of Journalism and Media Studies degree from the University in 1972. He was among the first group of journalism graduates of the school. In 2022, he was one of the deserving 50 recipients of the JMS50 awards handed out in celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary. After completing his degree, Mr Swift joined the Sunday Times and was the last journalist to travel through the…
By Chris Totobela It was a big weekend for Makhanda football as Makana LFA Premier League stream winners XI Attackers and Sophia Stars faced each other in a title decider on Saturday. Football fans came in droves to witness this much anticipated two-legged clash that had all the ingredients of a great encounter, for the league title and automatic promotion to the Hollywood Bets Regional League. The game started at a blistering pace with both teams showing their intentions as early as the first whistle. Both teams looked very comfortable on the ball but Sophia had a slight edge in…
By Luvuyo Mjekula Two years after being unceremoniously booted out of the Makana Municipal council, five PR councillors of the Makana Citizens Front (MCF) have been restored into the council by the Electoral Court, to much relief and jubilation. “We are vindicated. It was patently obvious from the outset that our removal was illegitimate and unlawful. We never gave up fighting for the people of Makana and we will take that fight back to the Council now that we have our seats back,” said Lungile Mxube, the leader of the MCF, as confirmed by the Electoral Court in its judgment…