Eastcape Midlands TVET College (EMC) hosted a number of students who obtained their academic qualifications at the Certificate and Diploma Ceremony for the year 2017. The Grahamstown campus, School of Business & Art and Social Sciences Certificates and Diploma ceremony was held on Friday, 31 August 2018 at the Grahamstown Monument. At this ceremony, a total of 121 National Certificate Vocational (NCV) certificates recipients were awarded. A further 124 of N6 certificates were awarded to students who have not yet finished their practical component in order to be awarded with a National Diploma. 70 National Diplomas were awarded to qualifying…
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Conceptualised as a driver’s car from the onset the Toyota 86 remains almost singular in its combination of handling prowess, driver-focused dynamics and analogue drive feel. With this in mind the 86’s dynamic competencies have been enhanced with the inclusion of motorsport-inspired tweaks. Performance boosting Upgrades Starting off with the Brembo performance brake package increases the 86’s already impressive stopping power and brake endurance with bigger rotors and callipers. The upgrade consists of high performance Ventilated rotors measuring 326mm x 30mm at the front and 316 x 20mm at the rear (compared to 294mm x 24mm and 290mm x…
The First Physical Theatre Company, an affiliated project of Rhodes University Drama Department, showcases two performance works by acclaimed artists at the start of the fourth term, before touring to Cape Town, and you’re invited! Athina Vahla, a choreographer based in England and Greece and working internationally, is currently visiting Rhodes University for a teaching and learning engagement where she has been working with participating third year and post-graduate drama students in association with First Physical Theatre Company. The public are invited to an open rehearsal and sharing of the work, entitled, DNA. Vahla explains, “Using the simple hoola-hoop as a toy,…
On Tuesday, 28 August 2018 British Prime Minister Theresa May landed on South African shores on a state visit. Her visit was rather peculiar. First, unlike other state visits which normally last between two to three days with pomp and ceremony, hers lasted just a day. Or shorter. A dash to a school in Gugulethu that is apparently supported by one of the British organizations and a meeting with her South African counterpart, Mr Thuma Mina. Secondly, Mrs May brought with her SS Mendi Bell. The bell miraculously surfaced in England last year in anticipation of the centenary to mark…
Petrolheads, Alfisti, and all other motoring enthusiasts should get ready for an exciting adrenaline-filled weekend at the Festival of Motoring, which will be held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this weekend, from today (Friday 31 August) until Sunday 2 September. Adrenaline-junkies who prefer hatches that turn the hot and fun factor dialled up to 11, can look forward to the debut of the new sporty, sassy, seductive, and sociable Fiat 500 S at the show. There’s always something special hiding inside a Fiat 500 S that boasts a race-inspired spoiler, mags, Red Brake Calipers and sports steering wheel. Further…
Gender issues have been highlighted in many ways in education this month. Schools across town participated in the Rhodes silent protest week. VGhs has been the leader in this initiative for many years, and this year more schools participated than ever before. The lecture series was also delivered in two different venues this year with four talks for learners being hosted at Nombulelo thanks to collaboration between the Rhodes community outreach and Jonathan Hellemann the head of Life Orientation of Nombulelo. Schools brought up to 30 learners per talk. All school SGBs were also invited to a talk on Gender, Masculinities…
By: Lucky Dlamini – DST/NRF-SAIAB Communications Intern The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (@NRF_SAIAB) has once again participated in the countrywide celebration of science. National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), kicked off on 29 July and ended on 4 August. This year’s theme was “Deepening our democracy through science”. Invited to participate by the South African Environmental Observation Networks (SAEON) Elwandle Node in its NSW activities during this week, SAIAB popularised aquatic science to Grade 9-11 pupils from high schools in Port Elizabeth and the small town of Paterson. As a participant…
Please don’t separate a mom and her puppies/kittens before 6 – 8 weeks as they need their moms milk for the nutrients, her protection and they are still learning life skills from her. They are too young to be alone before that. For more information and or advice on animal care, please do not hesitate to contact the Grahamstown SPCA or one of the friendly vets in town. Ikhala Veterinary Practice on Strowan Road, 046 622 3261 The State Vet on George Street, 046 622 7112 Grahamstown Veterinary Practice on Fitzroy Street, 046 622 6743 Keep in touch with all…
On Tuesday 14 August, finalists from the Eskom Expo Regional Finals gathered at the National Settlers Monument to find out if they would be representing the Eastern Cape at the International Science Fair (ISF) on 2-5 October. The finalists were chosen on 4 August at the Regional Finals held at Rhodes University. Of the 254 registered pupils and their 187 projects, 13 went through to represent the Eastern Cape. “It has been difficult to narrow it down to 13 projects,” said Scifest Africa Manager, Pumza Tshebe. Grocott’s Mail joins Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in congratulating the following pupils who made…