Starting 6 April, SPAR Eastern Cape declared war on plastic bags as the retailer spearheads a significant step in the battle to protect the environment. In a move which has been hailed as a major development by environmental groups, the SPAR EC team are launching an initiative to urge their customers to consider alternative packaging options. With hundreds of millions of shopping bags in circulation, SPAR EC managing director Conrad Isaac said they could no longer ignore their accountability in what was becoming an increasingly harmful situation. “We believe that safeguarding our environment and the future are often spoken about…
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Newly-appointed Amatola Water chief executive officer, Vuyo Zitumane, who took up office on 3 April, says improving stakeholder relationships, which include employee and customer engagement, are amongst her top priorities in the short term. Zitumane, who has an impressive track-record of accomplishments in the public sector, joins the organisation at a time when its turnaround plan, endorsed by the Department of Water and Sanitation, is underway. Zitumane explains that the turnaround plan, which will be implemented over the next five years, forms the foundation for the future direction of Amatola Water and is set to enhance organisational sustainability, improve bulk…
Kim Scharneck (third left), was recently admitted as an attorney of the High Court. She is seen here with J. Arries (lef) D. Scharneck, N. Scharneck and M. Scharneck. Photo: Supplied
Over 30 bikers gathered in Alexandria yesterday in support of the family of Riaan Scheepers who was attacked on his farm late last year and died as a result of his injuries, Police spokesperson Captain Mali Govender reported. The members of Bikers Ride Against Farm Murders (BRAFM), known as the 911 Bikers, under the leadership of Pastor Maree earlier visited Nelson Mandela Bay in their mission to ride through South Africa to show appreciation to the South African Police Service in the fight against crime in rural communities. The slogans of the group include “No Farmers No Food” and “Bikers Ride Against Farm…
A case of House Robbery is being investigated by the Bathurst SAPS following an incident that took place on a farm in the area today. At around midday today Friday 6/4, at approximately 12:30, a relative of the victim found her at her home . she was still tied in shoelaces. Although she did not appear to have any serious injuries, she was still taken for medical treatment. She had bruises which is believed to have been caused from trying to open the shoelaces. According to information received, the victim a 76-year-old female returned to her home at approximately 11:30…
The Shakespeare Society of Southern Africa’s Grahamstown branch invites members of the public to attend their 2018 Annual Shakespeare Birthday Lecture on Monday 23 April at 7.30pm at Eden Grove Blue lecture theatre at Rhodes University. Delivered by Professor Paul Walters, ‘Ripeness is all’: Guy Butler as Shakespearean Scholar and Teacher – A Centennial Celebration. Donations are accepted at the door and there will be refreshments afterwards. Member and organiser Lynette Paterson said the Grahamstown society had about 25 members and new members were welcome. “We’re Shakespeare enthusiasts,” Paterson said. “The annual lecture is our flagship event.” The group meets monthly to read a play and also…
RHODES TO HOST SPECIAL EVENT TO HONOUR DIKGANG MOSENEKE AND YVONNE CHAKA-CHAKA Ngcukaitobi and Kakana to speak at graduation. A special event, a first for Rhodes University, will be hosted by the University in Johannesburg in honour of two of its Honorary Doctorate recipients in 2018. The two, Ms Yvonne Chaka-Chaka and Justice Dikgang Moseneke, will be conferred their degrees in absentia at this year’s graduation ceremonies scheduled from 05 – 07 April. A celebratory event, where the University’s alumni and key stakeholders are to be invited, is scheduled to be held in May. “For a University to confer an Honorary…
A case of Child Abandonment has been opened for investigation by the Grahamstown SAPS after a newborn baby was found on a city street this afternoon. Police spokesperson Captain Mali Govender said a doctor from Settlers Hospital had been driving along Milner Street around 2pm today, Thursday 5 April, when he noticed a group of women with a small baby. “He stopped and on enquiry he was informed that the mother of the baby is unknown and the infant was found along the street,” Govender said. “The boy child appears to be okay and is being cared for at Settlers…
Play: Flamebook Directed by Simpiwe Kaya Written and performed by Xolisa Ngubelanga Review by Anton Krueger Fire can be helpful or harmful. Fire provides warmth: heating homes, cooking food. It’s a symbol of passion, of feeling, of spirit. Controlled, it’s an enormous asset; but an uncontrolled fire runs rampant, turning into a lethal, destructive force. We come to a stage strewn with books, candles, tyres. The candles become prison bars, the tyres become podiums. The performer’s suit has strips of matchboxes sewn into it, so that he can strike a flame from his body itself, interlacing the metaphors of his passionate commitment with the actual…
The cultural pulse of the nation will come alive at the 44th annual National Arts Festival over 11 days in Grahamstown. The Festival is a packed showcase of theatre, dance, visual and performance art, film, music and more. Catch the Standard Bank Young Artists as they unveil their new work. Experience riveting performances by Featured Artist, Mamela Nyamza. Reflect on the programme and expand your mind with the Festival of Film and Ideas and explore the exciting new Creativate Digital Arts Festival – where technology and creativity meet. And of course, don’t miss the Standard Bank Jazz Festival; an extraordinary…