By Tom Hamilton It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Kaamil Adams as the new Director of Rowing at St Andrew’s College. Adams will succeed Ed Goodier and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our rowing programme. Adams joined us from South African College School (SACS) in Cape Town in September 2023, where he served as Director of Rowing. Before his tenure at SACS, he was instrumental in establishing the rowing club at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), where he was manager and head coach. Adams’ passion for rowing was ignited during…
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By Staff Reporter The festive season is a time for celebration, but it’s also peak season for financial scams. As South Africans prepare for the holidays, scammers are on high alert, targeting stolen phones, credit cards, and even stokvel cash payouts. The police in the Sarah Baartman policing district call for vigilance. “Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, your safety should always come first,” reads a message from the SAPS. SAPS’ safer festive season shopping hints: Be careful when shopping online. Shop only on trusted secure websites using a secure form of payment such as a credit/debit card. Protect your…
By Staff Reporter If you’re living in South Africa, then there’s a very good chance the twelfth month on the calendar is your favourite time of year. The weather is great, the beach or pool beckons, and the air is filled with festivity as people wind down – or wind up – for the year. KeDezemba is here, and South Africans take it very seriously. Part of the season’s appeal is that for those who receive a bonus, it generally lands in their account around this time. If you are one of the fortunate ones, pause a minute before you blow your year-end package on gifts…
By Staff Reporter Rhodes University is ending the year on a celebratory note as Dr Boudina McConnachie, head of the Department of Music and Musicology at Rhodes University, has been honoured with the prestigious National University Teaching Award (NUTA) for 2024. This accolade recognises her exceptional contributions to music education and innovative approaches to integrating indigenous African musical arts into academic curricula. The NUTA, established to acknowledge excellence in university teaching across South Africa, celebrates educators who demonstrate outstanding commitment to student learning and engagement. Dr McConnachie is one of only two academics nationwide to receive this honour in 2024,…
By Olwethu Kota In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the roots of gender-based violence (GBV) and promote men’s mental health, St. Mary’s Development and Care Centre recently hosted a powerful awareness campaign as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The event centered on emphasizing the role of men in addressing GBV, while also shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked issue of men’s mental health and emotional expression. The campaign sought to break down harmful stereotypes, including the societal notion that “a man does not cry nor feel pain,” which often perpetuates cycles of violence and…
By Kaamil Adams This past weekend, the St Andrew’s College 1st VIII crew took to the waters of the Kowie River in Port Alfred to compete in the prestigious Standard Bank South African Schools’ Boat Race, held on 6 and 7 December. Despite being a young and relatively inexperienced team, the crew showcased determination and grit in the face of significant challenges during their preparation. The 2024 1st VIII comprised a dynamic group of rowers. Leading the crew were two senior opens: Alex Herbaut, who made his debut as a senior open, and Josh Herring who returned for his second…
By Rhodes University Division of Communication and Advancement Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong marked the launch of the state-of-the-art Tebello Nyokong Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation (Nyokong Institute, in short) in Makhanda by establishing a scholarship fund for Master’s and PhD students. This initiative is funded by her personal award-winnings accumulated over the years. Nyokong, a globally recognised expert in nanotechnology, has earned numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career. On Wednesday, she announced that she had been investing her winnings – now amounting to approximately R3.5 million – and will be using this to create the Tebello Nyokong Scholarship Fund. The announcement…
By Sihle Nyamanda, Andisiwe Plaatjie and Luvuyo Mjekula The Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities (APD) joined hands with the South African Library for the Blind (SALB), the Makana Municipality and other partners in an awareness drive in Joza this week to educate the public about disabilities and their impact and advocate for acceptance and inclusivity. The gathering also marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, celebrated on Tuesday, 3 December. A march led by people living disabilities from the Sani Street intersection, near the Joza Post Office, to Noluthando Hall, kicked off the programme. On its Facebook page,…
By Staff Reporter Joza police are on a manhunt for the pictured Makhanda man accused of killing two people, one of them a retired police officer. Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said according to police reports, it is alleged that on 17 June 2024, at about 1am, the police were called to a shooting incident in Tsili Street, Joza. “Upon arrival police found a male person with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital and shortly after arrival declared dead. The suspect was positively identified as Xabiso Mngcongo.” McCarthy further stated that the same suspect was implicated in a retired…
By Chesley Daniels Salem’s 1st XI delivered a clinical performance, defeating Makana Sona by 217 runs with a bonus point in their Grahamstown Cricket Board (GCB) 1st League fixture at Salem Cricket Ground on Saturday. The victory propelled Salem to the top of the GCB 1st League log standings, surpassing Cuylerville. Manley Flats also secured a massive 278-run bonus point win over Port Alfred, while Cuylerville 2nds dominated Tiger Titans with a 244-run bonus point victory. Summarised scores: GCB 1ST LEAGUE Salem vs Makana Sona Salem 252/8 (50) – Campbell Wilmot 84, Chris Van Der Meulen 66 – Abongile Hashe…