By Luvuyo Mjekula The 38-year-old man charged with the murder of his Vukani girlfriend will return to court next week. Mthuthuzeli Madinda is charged with the murder of Ntombomzi “Nomirana” Nonze, 47. Her decomposing body was discovered in the bedroom of her Vukani home by law enforcement authorities in May. It emerged in court that Nonze had a protection order against Manyathi and she had opened a criminal case against him, with a medical report confirming she had sustained physical injuries. The defence had argued that Nonze had withdrawn the case against Manyathi, also failig to appear in court. However,…
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The National Arts Festival ended on Sunday and visitors and businesspeople wrapped up their two-week stay in Makhanda. For some it was a fulfilling outing while for others, the return could have been better. Photos: Luvuyo Mjekula
By Chesley Daniels In an entertaining match in front of a large crowd at Lavender Valley, Old Collegians (OC) secured a bonus point win over Malmaison, showcasing their strength and skill on the field. This was an Epru Adams Cup fixture. The match began slowly for OC, with the team making several errors that cost them two tries early. However, they quickly regained their footing, with Siyamthanda Wambi scoring the opening try assisted by his captain. Malmaison struggled to contain OC’s forwards, who continued to pressurise them throughout the game. Dylan Maerman scored the second try, followed by Athini Gagayi,…
By Chesley Daniels In a thrilling match at the Wentzel Park Sports Ground in Alexandria, Trying Stars 1st XV defeated log leaders Kruisfontein United 24-22, ending their nine-match unbeaten streak in the Epru Score Grand Challenge Top 12 competition. The highly competitive and physical battle was played in good spirit, with both teams showcasing their never-say-die attitude. Despite the loss, Kruisfontein remains top of the log, while Stars remains in fourth position. The match went down to the wire, with Stars securing the win with their intense play, robust physicality and solid defense. The visitors missed several kicks at goal,…
By The Division of Communication & Advancement Rhodes University is taking the next step in its transformative involvement in the broader education sector in Makhanda through a trailblazing bootcamp for school leaders aimed at cultivating ethical leadership. During the #RU120 celebration year, the university has firmly focused on igniting a nationwide conversation on how universities can play a pivotal role in democratising access to quality education. This involves linking with the entire education value chain – from ECD, to helping improve school literacy levels, to facilitating pathways to tertiary education – but also cultivating a generation of future leaders that are value-driven…
By Division of Communication & Advancement The Rhodes University Sports Department is proud to announce that it will host the 2024 USSA Rugby Tournament from 1 – 5 July 2024. This prestigious event will gather twenty-six universities from across South Africa, promising a diverse and competitive field of teams for an exciting week of competitive matches, camaraderie, and celebration. This year’s tournament is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with two significant anniversaries: Rhodes University’s 120th anniversary and USSA’s 30th anniversary. Adding to the significance, the tournament will, for the first time, feature a women’s section, underscoring our commitment to gender…
By Zindzi Nkunzi As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, Rhodes University celebrates its 120th anniversary, and the National Arts Festival reaches its 50th year, Mr Thumamna Sibhozo, in collaboration with the Isikhumbuzo Applied History Unit from the History Department at Rhodes University, presented a play that depicts South Africa’s past and present – called “Madam President Evelyn”. Having been part of the 2023 Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning production “Pumla-Rest”, Mr Sibhozo was inspired to write this classical South African satire with the aim of fostering empathy among audiences for domestic workers nationwide. The play reflects on how past situations…
By Luvuyo Mjekula The National Arts Festival, South Africa’s longest-running arts festival, is going nowhere, and its 50th edition in the past couple of weeks was a success, CEO Monica Newton said this week. Newton conceded that the National Arts Festival has had its fair share of challenges over the last 50 years and will no doubt continue to face more. “But it is resilient and works hard to rise above them in service of what we all believe is a truly important project for the country. We see ourselves remaining in Makhanda and feel very aligned to the fortunes…
By Chris Totobela The recent good run of Banyana Banyana (South Africa’s national women’s football team) has ignited the long lost spark in women’s football in many parts of the country. Sarah Baartman is one of the few Safa regions that does not have a women’s football league. However, plans are underway to try and change this situation. The last time that this region had a women’s football league was more than a decade ago, when the league crumbled without any explanation from the authorities. The South African Football Association (Safa) national office used to allocate R20 000 to each…
NguChris Totobela Bekuthe bhazalala kwisixeko seengcwele kule mpelaveki sisuka kuyo, ingumbo nomxesibe abantu bezitikatika kwiziyunguma nezibiliboco nanjengoko bekuvalwa umnyadala wenkcubeko obubanjelwe kwesi sixeko sethu. Amaqela ebhola wona ebebila esoma emaxhaphetshu elwela amanqaku amathathu ezama ukulungisa indlela yokuzibekela indawo kwisigaba soompondo zihlanjiwe kwiMakana LFA. NgoMgqibelo iRising Stars edlala kakuhle mvanje ibhaxabule iEagles ngamanqaku amathathu eqandeni, logama yona iLeicester City neMayfield zibambene ngamanqaku amabini macala. IJoza Stars ibethe iCameroon ngamanqaku amabini kwelinye. NgeCawe iJacaranda Academy itsalele iAttackers Academy. Kumdlalo obuvala ibala nobuthande ukuba nenqwaba yamanqaku, iTantyi Eleven ibingathi idiliza ityotyombe ngethuba itywatyusha iSantos ngamanqaku alishumi kwamathathu kumdlalo obukekelele calanye.