The Grahamstown Cathedral Choir and Grahamstown KWANTU Choir are looking to have additional members in their choir. Both Choirs are under the direction of Kutlwano Kepadisa, affectionately known as Kepa, who is no stranger to the Grahamstown Choral scene. The Grahamstown Cathedral Choir is the multi-generational resident choir of the Cathedral which sings liturgical music throughout the whole year. The Choir sings twice a month in the evenings and twice a month in the mornings. Auditions for this choir is open to any body and everybody who is interested in singing sacred music on a regular basis. The Grahamstown KWANTU…
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The Cathedral congregation is inviting all comers to enjoy a pancake supper on Tuesday, 13 February, which is also the eve of Valentine’s Day. Pancakes will be served with fillings like mince, chicken, vegetarian – or even plain. Welcoming tables will be set for friends, family or sweethearts to eat together, with an option of take-away pancakes to enjoy at home. Prices have been kept low, to suit even student budgets. The venue is St George’s Hall, half-way down High Street, down the lane opposite Grahamstown Pharmacy. Time: from 5 – 7 pm.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published the Terms of Reference for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in the Government Gazette. The terms of reference act as a guideline for the Commission in their investigations. They were signed into effect by President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday. “In the terms of the reference, the Commission must investigate whether, to what extent and by whom attempts were made, through any form of inducement or for any gain whatsoever influence members of the National Executive, including Deputy Ministers, office bearers and directors of the boards of SOEs. “In…
“Tenants have all the rights these days,” is a sentiment expressed by many a frustrated landlord. Similarly, tenants often feel that despite paying a monthly fee to a specific letting agent, there is no-one fighting their corner when a landlord does not fulfil his obligations. So who is right? “The reality is that both tenants and landlords are protected by lease agreements,” says Shaun du Bois, Master Practitioner in Real Estate and Principle of Just Property Pietermaritzburg. “This is why our agents strongly recommend that landlords and tenants agree terms in writing.” Du Bois cites the following examples of how…
This year Varsity Sports, together with the Ithemba Foundation, will take a proactive role in raising awareness of mental health in South Africa. The SpeakUp campaign is aimed at all Varsity Sports sports people and fans and will be introduced at the fourth annual Varsity Cricket tournament, which begins on Monday, 29 January. “Findings by the Mental Health Information Centre on student wellness showed that nearly 40% of students on a specific campus suffered from some type of mental illness,” said Duitser Bosman, CEO of Varsity Sports, “be it depression, anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder.” Varsity Sports to host SpeakUp…
‘As human beings, we have grown up with story-telling, yet with the entertainment options available today, the ancient art is being lost. Audiences love being swept up in a great story and entertained in the theatre of the mind. Life happens in the narratives we tell one another. A story can go where quantitative analysis is denied admission: our hearts’. Rob Caskie is a story teller extraordinaire and he believes that it is in situations of adversity that we reveal our true strength. His telling of the stories of the Battles of Isandlwana and Rourke’s Drift have captivated audiences around…
The start of the new year also brought some new staff members at P.J. Olivier Skool, who were introduced to pupils and parents. They are Heinrich Kruger (left), Divan Barnard and Elzaan van Wyk; together with PJ Principal Joubert Retief.
The student leaders of Kingswood College went off to Kaba Farm near Alexandria on 19 January for a two-day search for theories on leadership as well as building exercises that emphasise the principle of “Servant Leadership”. The team also had fun with paint-ball and campfire discussions. Photo: Supplied
Recently Kingswood College’s first Chapel service of the year, new members of staff were inducted into the school who have joined us in various spheres of the College.