A motivational pillow, alternatives to clingwrap, how correct Murphy’s Law is and were some of the intriguing titles for science projects entered in the Regional Final of the 2019 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists hosted at Rhodes University on 2 and 3 August 2019. There was a strong element of local relevance, with several projects to either purify or save and re-use water, one to create a plastic pothole filler – and one to find the best learning style. Some projects with particular local relevance were PJ pupils Lindokuhle Goba and Asandile Tilani’s ‘Joza’s Water Purifier’ and VGHS pupil Siposethu…
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The GBS Mutual Bank is not only the naming sponsor of the Mountain Drive Half Marathon – their staff are also joining in the Dassie Dash 4 x 2,4km Challenge on 24 August. With almost 40 staff members gearing up to run in the relay event, they have even roped in family and friends, with some ‘Moms and Daughters’, ‘Dads and Lads’ and ‘Friends and Family’ teams. Heading up the Dassie Dash initiative is Nicolette Swart, GBS Head of Investments. “We’ve had special bibs made for our runners and we’re all very excited. We are hoping that other Grahamstown businesses…
The Second Round of the 2019 Sunshine Coast Karate Open (SCKO) Championships was held at the Fish River Resort on Saturday 27 July. The Championship was organised by East Cape Shotokan-Ryu under the auspices of United Shotokan-Ryu. This was the 13th successive year that the Resort played host to the Championship. Competitors from dojos across the Eastern Cape, contested the various categories which ranged from novice to elite level. East Cape Shotokan-Ryu (Port Alfred, Kenton on Sea and Makhanda) placed top of the overall medals table, with Joza Karate Club (Makhanda) in second place and ISKF East London in third…
By NDUMISO KHUMALO Who can claim spousal maintenance? Any spouse to a civil union, whether husband, wife or a same-sex union, may claim spousal maintenance from the other party to the union. No spouse is automatically entitled to spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance will only be awarded where there is a significantly big difference in the income and earning capacity of the respective spouses. Although couples in a marriage relationship are equally entitled to seek maintenance awards against each other, in practice and for historical reasons the majority of cases involving such claims are brought by women. For this reason, the discussion…
The 4th edition of the annual Grahamstown Round Table 11 Golf Day takes place this week on Friday 9th August at the Belmont Golf Club, Makhanda. The event falls on National Women’s Day and Grahamstown Round Table 11 (RT11) is leading with a “Pink” Golf Day theme. Proceeds raised on the day will be directed to community-based activities, public benefit organisations, and services pertinent to women from various sectors within the greater Makhanda district. Not only does the 2019 RT11 Golf Day have a special theme, but the tradition of having a fun ‘format’ is continuing this year. There is…
The St Andrew’s College Hockey Club enjoyed their last round of fixtures at home over the past weekend, and all players and spectators braved icy conditions. Nonetheless, players from both schools gave their best in terms of performance, and sportsmanship. The U14A and U16B sides finished their seasons with pleasing 5-0 victories, and the U16A’s won 3-0. The 3rd and 2nd XI’s could not find the opposition net in their matches and both teams went down 1-0. The 3rd XI match marked the end of an era for St Andrew’s College Hockey, as Daniel Roodt, Alex Pezarro, Mark Duthie and…
Francois Botha competed in the IBFF Welkom Classic bodybuilding competition in Welkom on Saturday 27 July. Athletes from across the country took part in the show that was held at the Tshogo Sun International Conference Centre. Botha competed in the under-21 and uner-23 division, as he is still 20 years old and managed to place first in both categories. He also competed in a third division called the athletic under-1.77cm line-up, where he placed second. His next show will be the World Cup in Johannesburg on 7 September and his last show of the year will be the World Championship in…
In celebrating Women’s Month, Grocott’s Mail, East Cape Shotokan-Ryu, Rhodes University Shotokan Karate Club and Joza Karate Club have once again teamed-up to offer free karate lessons for girls (7 years and older) and women. The classes will be supplemented by a number of articles in Grocott’s Mail highlighting the benefits of the practice of karate-do for both girls and women, as well as featuring local female karate practitioners. The free classes will run throughout the month of August. In Grahamstown, classes will be offered at the Hangar on Campus at Rhodes University, ECSR’s Hill St Dojo and the Joza…
By GEMMA RITCHIE Red balloons floated above the hills of Makhanda (Grahamstown) carrying the hopes of the 2019 PJ Olivier Matric Class on Friday, August 2, in a ceremony that dated back to the school’s founding in 1956. The ceremony gave matric pupils a chance to say farewell to the school before they begin to prepare for their preliminary exams in three weeks. For former pupils dating back to the school’s founding, it was a chance to remember their peers who have passed away. “It felt weird to say goodbye,” said matric pupil Wandile Ndlovu who has watched matrics in…
The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), released into circulation, the final R2 coin of the series commemorating 25 years of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Embodying the theme ‘Freedom of Religion, Beliefs and Opinion’ guaranteed by the constitution, the coin is part of the five-coin family of R2s that the South African Mint announced earlier this year. The SA25-themed ‘Celebrating South Africa’ series features five commemorative R2 circulation coins, a commemorative R5 coin and three collectable coins in gold, silver and bronze alloy. The R2 circulation coins that came before showcased ‘Children’s Rights’,…