By Shaun Bergover and Siseko Benya Dealing with funerals and deceased estates can be tough during the emotional turbulence of a loved one’s death. However, it is necessary to address these issues, to prevent disputes that may arise after someone has passed away. A Will is thus an important part of estate planning. What is a Will? According to the Wills Act 7 of 1953, a Will is a formal written statement of your intentions about the distribution of your assets after death. You are deemed to have died “testate” if you have a Will, and your estate will be divided…
Author: Luvuyo Mjekula
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By Chesley Daniels In a thrilling upset, the Grahamstown Brumbies 1st XV defeated reigning Epru Grand Challenge champions Gardens 20-17 in their top 12 fixture at Albany Sports Club on Saturday. Despite being underdogs, the Brumbies showcased their strength at home, leveraging a monumental scrum dominance to secure a hard-fought victory. The visitors led 14-8 at halftime, but the Brumbies’ forwards pack, in “beast mode”, showed no mercy to the Gardens team, which boasted EP provincial front-row players. The home side’s impressive performance not only earned them a crucial win, but also snapped Gardens’ unbeaten streak in front of a…
By Andrea Cole On May 20, 2024, Rhodes University’s Registrar’s Division unveiled a riveting exhibition titled “Registrar’s Division: A Glimpse Through the Years” at the Eden Grove Building. This exhibition is a contribution from the Registrar’s Division to Rhodes University’s bidecacentennial celebration, popularly known as RU120. The exhibition showcased the Registrar’s Division’s long-standing existence, achievements, and impact as part of the year-long RU120 celebration, which focuses on past and present excellence, innovation, and community. The event was prologued with a welcome speech by Professor Adḗle Moodly, the University’s Registrar, who masterfully threaded this component of the University’s history and contextualised…
By Amahle Banda and Athenkosi Mndende In commemoration of Africa Month, the NRF SARChI Chair for Intellectualisation of African Languages, Multilingualism and Education, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and the Global Engagement Division, organised events from the 13th to the 16th of May 2024. These gatherings aimed to delve into Africa’s rich heritage and provoke academic discourse on the continent’s future trajectory. Internationally acclaimed scholars, including Emeritus Prof Kwesi Kwaa Prah, Prof Lynda Spencer, Prof Douglas Mpondi, Dr Ignatius Mabasa, and Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga, shared their thoughts throughout the week. The inaugural event on May 13th featured…
By Rikie Lai The African National Congress (ANC) currently leads in the polls with 42.54% of support or 682 342 votes after 16.07% of counting. Following the ruling party is the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 25.65% or 411 388 votes and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 8.50% and 136 256 votes. Following these parties and closely behind the EFF are newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) led by former president Jacob Zuma with 8.08% and 129 565 votes. Closely behind the MK party, is the Patriotic Alliance with 4.47% and 71 648 votes. Valid voting has been noted at…
By Ross Marriner 20 May 2024 was Tax Freedom Day, which according to the Free Market Foundation, was the day when the average South African taxpayer had earned enough money to fulfil his or her annual tax obligation. Put differently, if all taxpayers had to pay their taxes up-front instead of paying a portion every month, they would have to pay everything they earned to Government until Tax Freedom Day. Only after reaching this date would they be able to spend any of their earnings on themselves and on their families. Tax Freedom Day was first calculated in the United…
By Luvuyo Mjekula In a twist that brought jubilation to the Grahamstown-Anti Crime faithful, murder-accused former Makana ward councillor Luyanda Sakata and one of his three co-accused have been released on bail after winning an appeal in the Makhanda High Court. Judge Sunil Rugunanan found that in opposing bail against Sakata, 42, and Mphithizeli Diko, 63, in the Makhanda Magistrate’s Court, the state had relied on affidavit evidence from the investigating officer in the murder case against the duo. The two men, along with two other co-accused – Xolisile Mlatsha, 54, and Vuyo Madinda, 42, are accused of fatally wounding…
Bekuxhelw’ exhukwane kubathandi nabalandeli bebhola ekhatywayo yabafana abaselula kule mpelaveki sisuka kuyo. Sele inethuba elingaphezulu nje kweeveki ezimbini iqalile imidlalo yamakhwenkwana aneminyaka engaphantsi kweshumi elinesithathu kwakunye nalawo angaphantsi kweminyaka elishumi elinesihlanu. Nangona kuye kugqube ubuqhetseba kule midlalo yokudlaliswa kwamakhwenkwana sele ethande ukubangqathuvana kancinci nangafanelanga ukuba kanti ayadlala kwesi sigaba, kodwa ke akukavakali ziganeko zokufakwa kwamakhwenkwana amadala. Iqhube kakuhle kakhulu imidlalo kule mpelaveki sisuka kuyo. Komnye umdlalo obubanjelwe kumabala ase JD Dlepu ngoMgqibelo, iSophia Stars ibhaxabule iJoza Callies ngamanqaku amahlanu kwelinye. Lo mdlalo ubuthande ukukekelela calanye nanjengoko iSophia binkqunkqa ibuyelela kwiimpondo zeJoza Callies ixele izulu laseMthatha. Into enkomeke ngayo iJoza callies…
By Luvuyo Mjekula Democratic Alliance (DA) National Council of Provinces member and deputy Eastern Cape leader, Mlindi Nhanha, cast his special vote at the St Aiden’s Voting Station in Makhanda on Monday morning. Nhanha, a resident of Makhanda, was emotional after making his mark at 9am. “For me at a personal level, this is quite an emotional vote, on two fronts – it’s the first time that I’ve come to vote without my family, because of work commitments and related stuff. My wife and kids could not be with me to come and vote as we normally do as a…
By Chris Totobela The Hollywood Bets Regional League concluded its fixtures a couple of weeks ago while the local premier league ended a week ago with XI Attackers promoted to the regional league. Two other two local sides have been relegated back to the Makana LFA. This regional league recess has given the local football people an opportunity to look at why local teams are struggling in the regional league and they have come up with some interesting findings. Rhodes University’s sport administrator Siya Dumiso shared his views with Grocott’s Mail. “We have a lot of talent in Makhanda, however,…