The news of the tragic taxi accident that took place on Saturday, 5 May 2024, came as an enormous shock to the citizens of Makana and the Democratic Alliance. The DA in Makhanda is saddened by the news that six people, including a young boy, have lost their lives in the accident. Our sincere condolences go to the bereaved families and relatives who have lost their loves ones tragically. This loss not only affects these families, but the entire Makhanda at large. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and relatives of the deceased. May God give them courage…
Author: Luvuyo Mjekula
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Makana Local Municipality would like to express its sincere condolences to the families of the people who tragically lost their lives during a taxi accident in Makhanda on Saturday, 4 May 2024. The community is still trying to come to terms with the unfortunate accident. A minibus taxi plunged into a house in O Street, killing six people and damaging a property. The taxi was travelling down M Street when it crashed into the house after its brakes failed. The driver of the taxi, four passengers (including a municipal employee) and a teenage boy, who was hit by the taxi…
By Chris Totobela Makana LFA Premier League Stream A log leaders XI Attackers have been hard at training preparing for their upcoming play-offs. Attackers have been waiting for the team that will finish as the winners of the controversial Stream B. The stream made headlines recently when shocking scenes played out in the top two teams’ final matches, leaving football fans in disbelief. Both games had to be stopped after questions were raised when the scores in the two matches between Sophia Stars and Juventus as well as Rhodes University versus Lalibela Lions, reached “questionable” highs, leading to match-fixing suspicions.…
By Chris Totobela All roads led to the Joza Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday where Sarah Baartman district boxing trials were held. Different municipal teams exchanged leather to book their places in the district team that will be travelling to the provincial trials scheduled for 31 May to 2 June in Mthatha. Electrifying bouts got the crowd on their feet, with all the boxers showing off their beautiful skills while entertaining the huge crowd that turned up on the day. In one of the all-female bouts, Makhanda’s very own Esona Peter defeated Jeffrey’s Bay’s Nomvelo Songwevu in an one-sided fight…
By Luvuyo Mjekula The fatal taxi crash in “O” Street at the weekend sent shockwaves across Makhanda, and the local community is still trying to come to terms with the tragedy. Six people – the driver of the taxi, four passengers and a teenage boy, who was walking on the pavement when he was hit by the taxi, were all declared dead at the scene on the Saturday afternoon. The police have released the names of the deceased. The driver of the taxi was 50-year-old Ngenisile Yamiso. The three female passengers were Lindeka Chonco (21), Nomgcobo Fete (26) and Unathi…
NguChris Totobela Abalandeli nabathandi bebhola ekhatywayo baseMakhanda bashiyeke bebambe ongezantsi emva kwemidlalo yeMakana LFA ngosuku lwabasebenzi, umhla wokuqala kuMay. Amaqela amabini ajijisana ngendawo yokuqala kwicandelo B loompondo zihlanjiwe ebedlala imidlalo yawo yokugqibela. Omabini lamaqela eze kule midlalo yawo yokugqibela ebambene ngamanqaku angamashumi amabini anesithoba emva kokuba bedlale imidlalo elineshumi elinesithathu. ISophia Stars biqubisene ne Juventus logama iRhodes University yona ibivana amandla neLalibela Lions. ISophia Stars ize kulo mdlalo ikhokela ngamanqaku ewafakileyo emnatheni amathathu, ntoleyo ebangele ukuba omabini lamaqela axhomekeke kule midlalo yawo yokugqibela ukuze ayazi ukuba leliphi elizakujongana nqo ne XI Attackers kumdlalo wobuntshatsheli. Le midlalo yokugqibela yalamaqela kuye kwanyenzeleka…
By Amahle Cele Last Friday, The Hyacinth Wild took the stage at Makhanda’s legendary SSS venue as part of their highly anticipated Eastern Cape tour. The Zululand-based ensemble delivered an unforgettable performance that showcased their unique musical prowess and undeniable stage presence, leaving the audience in awe. The setlist featured a wide range mix of original compositions and well-known covers, highlighting the band’s ability to seamlessly blend the familiar with the fresh. Each song was admirably arranged and executed, demonstrating the exceptional talent and chemistry between band members. The energy and passion they brought to the stage were contagious, captivating…
By Chris Totobela A local fitness club launched free aerobic and fitness sessions for the whole of April, and Makhandans took full advantage of the generous offer. Fitness lovers in Makhanda came out in droves and grabbed the opportunity offered by the Joza Aerobics and Fitness Club. Experienced instructor Nomawethu” Sweshy” Simama led all the free sessions and was pleased with the effort showed by members of the public. She explained the idea behind this initiative. “We wanted to market our club and also give our community an opportunity to work with us and enjoy proper fitness activities while using…
By Luvuyo Mjekula The murder case involving former ward councillor Luyanda Sakata and three other men was postponed yet again in the Makhanda Magistrate’s Court earlier today, to the disapproval of their throngs of supporters. The case has been postponed to Thursday, 16 May, for further investigation, the state prosecutor said. Sakata, 42, and Mphithizeli Diko, 63, remain in custody. The decision left the two men’s supporters, who had packed the courtroom to the rafters, disappointed and visibly upset. Grocott’s Mail understands that an appeal is imminent after Sakata and Diko were refused bail last month. Their two co-accused -…
By Luvuyo Mjekula An 80-year-old Makhanda businessman appeared in the local magistrate’s court earlier today facing several charges of rape involving seven Hoogenoeg girls aged between 9 and 12. He was arrested on Tuesday, along with his younger co-accused, who faces 10 counts of rape involving the same children. The two made their first court appearance today. The girls’ parents, accompanied by residents of Hoogenoeg, the local area committee and the community policing forum (CPF), were also in court, to oppose bail against the two men. The mother of one of the girls told Grocott’s Mail she was supposed to…