Sipho bought a laptop computer from a well-known laptop dealer. Five days later, the laptop stopped working. Sipho is disappointed by this and decides to cancel the contract, return the laptop to the dealer, and claim a refund of the price he paid – which the Act entitles him to do. The dealer tells Sipho to leave the laptop at the store and that he will refund Sipho by electronic transfer within five days. After six days, Sipho has not received his money. He phones the dealer to enquire about why he has not been paid out. The dealer informs…
Author: Rod Amner
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By CHESLEY DANIELS Salem 1st continued with their excellent form and ARE still unbeaten in the Grahamstown Cricket Board’s (GCB) 1st League. They also widened their lead at the top of the GCB 1st Log Standings, while Station Hill accompanied the top position in the 2nd League after round five. There were only two centuries and one five wicket-haul recorded over the past weekend. Kevin Bennett (111* – Salem) and JC Pittaway (114 – Port Alfred 2nds), while Mornay Kohl (6/69 – Swallows) took the only five-wicket haul. GCB 1ST LEAGUE Salem vs Cuylerville Salem’s unbeaten run continues with an…
By STEVEN FRIEDMAN, Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg South Africa’s historic 2021 local elections have highlighted a deep hole in its party politics – the governing party is in decline, but most voters will not vote for its rivals. The elections are historic because they are the first since democracy’s advent in 1994 in which the governing African National Congress (ANC) has won less than 50% of the national vote. This is less earth-shaking than it sounds – the ANC vote has been declining for over a decade, and in the local elections of 2016, it lost control of several large cities. The election of Cyril Ramaphosa…
By TRISTAN COOKE Local company Khula Tech Solutions has introduced Wi-Fi into 22 schools in Makhanda, with 16 installations in 2021. Nicci Hayes, Makhanda Circle of Unity Education Cluster chair, said, “People have been trying for so long to make a breakthrough in internet connectivity at our schools. And here it is.” “Khula Tech has just walked into the space most amazingly and creatively to solve this long-standing issue,” she added. Khula Tech’s Khaya Tantsi is on a mission: “I think we could have had more if it was not for COVID.” Tantsi said his vision would be to have…
By ROGER ROWSWELL October rainfall was a rather dismal 32.8mm. The LTA for Oct is 85.1mm and LTMed is 68.8mm. The annual rainfall for 2021 so far is only 379.1mm with two months to go. either we are in for a massive deluge in the next two months or 2021 could be a record annual low? The statistics for Oct are; lowest rainfall 17.0mm (2002) and highest rainfall 322.9mm (2012). Rainfall between 25 and 50mm has only occurred five times in the 36-year record. The meteorological consultants are still forecasting good rains for the eastern parts of the country but…
By CHESLEY DANIELS The Grahamstown Racing Pigeon Club recently held its Annual Prize Giving Ceremony at the Goldrush Conference Centre. The prestigious event was well-attended by members, dignitaries and the media. The event was a huge success as the members were rewarded and acknowledged for their hard work, dedication and performances for the past year. The Eastern Province Pigeon Union (EPPU) Chairperson Brad Bown was also in attendance and was the special guest for the evening and handed over the awards. Andly Jeggels walked away with the Prestigious Club Champion Award and also scooped six awards in the process. Jeggels…
By ROD AMNER Jim Cambray recorded 14.9mm at Park Road for the week 28 October to 3 November 2021. However, Robin Stobbs reported that rainfall in his arid quarter of Makhanda (Grant Street) was just 11mm for the same period, while Paul Maylam captured slightly less – 10.7mm – for Cathcart Street. Temperatures for last week ranged from 11.5 – 29.5C. Jim’s October total was 35.5mm, way below the average of 81.5mm and the mean of 62.6mm, while Robin’s was even lower, at 23.8mm. Paul noted the optimistic forecast for heavy rain next week. And Robin insisted, “It HAS to come…
By STAFF REPORTER Two Access Music Project (AMP) learners Lihlumile Nyengane and Sesethu Mtshelu have won the Commonwealth International Composition Award in the ‘Starters Category’ (for first-time composers). Lihlumile and Sesethu’s pieces will be played in London at the Grand Final in February 2022, and the event will be live-streamed. AMP coordinator Shiloh Marsh said, “We are so proud of them. And we are so grateful to Commonwealth Resounds and ABRSM for launching our learners into the world of composition!” To hear their compositions, and those of other AMP learners, created as part of the ‘Go Compose’ project, click here:…
By ROD AMNER The Democratic Alliance (DA) is looking forward to working with the Makana Citizens Front (MCF) and other parties on the new Makana Council and helping them navigate the pitfalls and challenges of local government. The DA retained its two wards and picked up three proportional representation seats in the election. Votes for the DA decreased from 29.8% in 2016 to 17.1% in 2021. Newbies, the Makana Citizens Front (MCF), secured 18.1% of votes Monday. Constituency leader for Makana Kevin Mileham MP acknowledged the DA had suffered “a small setback electorally”, but said the growth of local issue-driven…
By ROD AMNER **This is a developing story. Grocott’s Mail will update this article as more information becomes available.** The Makana Citizens Front (MCF) has objected to what they believe to be a procedural irregularity in the consultation process to construct a new shopping complex in Joza. In a letter to Makana Municipal Manager Moppo Mene, the MCF’s interim convenor, Lungile Mxube, said the public briefing around the construction of the shopping complex was held on Thursday, 4 November, just two working days after it was advertised on Friday 29 October. The typical notice standard for tenders is 14 days.…