The Association of Independent Publishers says it plans to take legal action against the Media Diversity and Development Agency, writes DANIEL STEYN of GroundUp. The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) says it plans legal action on how the R38-million Economic Development Fund is disbursed.The AIP says it was instrumental in the Competition Commission price-fixing case that led to the fund’s establishment, yet its members are overlooked.The Media Diversity and Development Agency, which administers the fund, said 30% is earmarked for bursaries and the rest for black-owned media start-ups and sustainability projects. The Association of Independent Publishers says the R38-million Economic…
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By CHRIS TOTOBELA The Makana LFA First Division got underway last weekend, although some of the games did not occur as some teams did not pitch up on Saturday. On Sunday, only two games took place. The game of the weekend was between the in-form Black Stars against Jacaranda Academy, a development team of SAB regional league outfit Jacaranda Aces. Both teams started the game like a house on fire and did not hold back. Black Stars had the better of the early exchanges but failed to make the numerous scoring chances they created count. Aces scoring chances were very…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA Christmas has come early for the Rising Stars Football Club. Sean Thompson of the All Blacks Agencies sponsored the Joza-based outfit with full soccer and netball kits. The Rising Stars play in the Makana LFA first division and this is their debut season. The Rising Stars chairman was over the moon: “I’m very happy with this sponsorship as this will help us a lot in our quest to develop and nurture talent in our community.” Thompson was pleased to see his business making a contribution to the development of young athletes in the community. Sean Thompson of…
All bookings happen on the National Arts Festival website. To book shows, you will need to be logged into your account. If you have forgotten your password, click on ‘lost your password?’ to reset your password. If you are a newcomer, you will need to register. Once you’ve logged in, click on ‘all shows’ on the menu bar to browse through what is being showcased at the Festival this year. You can also opt to view only Main, Fringe, vFringe or Jazz performances. 1. Select your shows. 2. Go to the DATES & TIMES dropdown menu on your show. 3.…
Families can expect experiences at #NAF2022 suitable for children too, This year, there are two circus acts on the bill: Zip Zap’s Moya and Daniel Buckland’s Urban Circus. Join the story train live with ASSITEJ South Africa. Every day features experienced storytellers weaving their magic with words. How to Hold the World is a play about a young boy tasked with holding up the world, facing the scary (but rewarding) prospect of growing up. There’s also a penguin! The Jackal and the Wolf is based on the age-old fable of Aesop, performed with life-size puppets and masks. Ubom! Eastern Cape…
On a budget? Here are five things you can do for FREE at #NAF2022 The Sundowner Concerts take place at the Monument daily at 5 pm. Here you’ll see a wide range of entertainment, including artists and performers doing short teasers of their shows. Entrance is free; make sure you arrive early as space fills up quickly.Browse crafts and see the buskers at the Village Green; there are dozens of stalls and a great vibe!Browse through the many exhibitions and galleries located at the Monument and across town, and fall in love with a piece of art.Take a walk through…
By ZONGEZILE MATSHOBA The little literary festival in the middle of Karoo invites you to “come mentally hungry, and go home with lots to chew over”. That hungry mind will be well fed at the upcoming Schreiner Karoo Literary Festival (SKWF) in Cradock from 16-21 June 2022. The Amazwi South African Museum of Literature will kick-start the SKWF with a Youth Day event on 16 June. The youth will meet the elderly, sharing stories about elderly treatment as part of the World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day commemoration. Makhanda, the festival city, will feature prominently on the main programme on Friday,…
By MARECIA DAMONS Payments for the new cycle of the Covid R350-a-month grant will be made from mid-June, according to deputy director-general of the Department of Social Development Brenda Sibeko. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, introduced in May 2020, was due to end in March 2022 but was extended in February this year to March 2023. But all those who got the grant have to re-apply in the new cycle. Under the new regulations, all applicants will undergo a means test, and anyone earning R350 a month or more will be disqualified. Previously, means tests were only conducted if applicants appealed…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA Makhanda’s sports lovers came in numbers to pay their last respect to gentle giant and local hero Fundile ‘Jeff’ Budaza at his funeral at the Joza Indoor Sports Centre on Friday. Speakers from various sports organisations and federations all sang Budaza’s praises. The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture’s Anga Ngcebetsha told the mourners that Jeff Budaza helped a lot of youngsters in Makhanda who went on to represent the province and the country in different sports codes. Maru FC members pay their last respects to Jeff Budaza at the Joza Indoor Sports Centre on Friday.…
By GEOFF EMBLING, Democratic Alliance Ward 4 Councillor Geoff Embling, Democratic Alliance councillor, Ward 4. Part of the agenda for the Makana Municipality Council meeting on Friday, 27 May, involved choosing a new chief financial officer (CFO) for the municipality. Councillors received an additional part of the agenda about selecting the CFO, which was labelled “confidential” less than 24 hours before the council meeting. Not all councillors received this part of the agenda in their pigeonholes. The Speaker began the meeting by stating that the meeting must finish at lunchtime because he had to be somewhere. The agenda was rushed,…