Author: Stephen Penney

Motorists were slapped with another petrol price increase this week, this time a whopping 67 cents per litre. However, as can be seen by our readers’ reactions, the increase does not only affect motorists. Residents who rely on taxi services could also be affected, as we are likely to see and increase in taxi services, while there will probably also be increases on the consumables purchased on a daily basis. The increase will definitely have a negative impact on consumers, with many feeling the pinch even before the increase. Living in a small town like Grahamstown does have its positives…

CLUBS NIGHT BOWLS Albany Bowling Club Night Bowls League, Tuesday 10 October – GBS Bank 9-10 East Cape Electrical Buco 34 Bathurst 8-25 Mardon Plumbers Pick n Pay 13-14 No Name Makana Bricks 1, 4-28 Angels Forever Settler City Toyota 27-3  The Tax House Buco 46 Bathurst B 20-9 Kloppies Wednesday 11 October Buco 46 Bathurst A 5-34 Hewitt Bowles Construction Rebels 32-4 Dynamic Talent Acquisition Kenrich Motors 14-9 FGE Built It 25-11 Kretzson Makana Bricks 2, 21-10 IT Solutions Du Preez Builders 53-3 WBHO GOLF Buffalo Kloof Betterball, Wednesday 11 October – 1. Morny le Roux and Daniel…

Any NGO staff member knows that the burden of fundraising is one not easily relieved especially in tough economic times, where corporate support is less freely distributed. As such, we endeavour to innovate and come up with practical solutions to engage supporters and bring in the necessary income to fund our work. Sunflower Day 2017 has enjoyed overwhelming support from individuals across the country. The photos that were shared showed us how much fun people had with their TOPES (Tubes of Hope). We are truly grateful and would like to thank all South Africans for their support. We would be…

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has paid tribute to the local wine industry through a set of five small international letter rate stamps and a commemorative envelope that will be issued on Friday. The stamps were designed by Rachel-Mari Ackermann of the SA Post Office. “The stamps cost R45.75 for a set of five and a commemorative envelope costs R48.75. They are available from all major post offices and can be ordered from SA.stamps@postoffice.co.za,” the post office said in a press statement. Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and appropriately, the Duke of Northumberland 1791 and…

Research conducted by the Royal St Andrew’s Hotel found that tourists use Port Alfred as a base from which to explore the Sunshine Coast and Settler Country. The Sunshine Coast runs from Port Elizabeth to East London, and incorporates a number of nature reserves, historical towns, battlefields and other attractions reflecting the rich cultural and natural heritage of the region. The Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, which is about nine kilometres outside Port Alfred, was placed first in the five-star hotel category in the prestigious Eastern Cape Lilizela Awards to tourism properties on the Sunshine Coast. Both the Oceana and…

By Kudzai Matsika Grahamstown has seen the rise of a student owned company BlurTech. This is a technology service company that deals in software development, web development and mobile application development. This small firm was formed last year and already has a strong reputation in the community. It comprises computer science final-year students and a few first-year students who are employed as writers and editors. Among its accomplishments, BlurTech has had over the past few months installed WiFi in a few homes around town as well as the well-known Grand Res in High Street. It has a participated in the…

Johan Carinus Art Centre celebrate the first day of Spring by a planting an indigenous tree. The staff of Johan Carinus Art Centre deciding to bring back their tradition of planting indigenous plants which they had stopped for a while. The idea was brought on by a Rhodes University support staff member together with Johan Carinus staff. The Centre plans to continue with the tradition of a tree planting ceremony in the years to come. Photo: Gugulethu Vundla

One of the annual canoeing highlights gets underway Friday 6 October with a two-day, 82km event, 36th Fish River Canoe Marathon in the small Karoo town of Cradock. The 2017 race will have some added spice as it also doubles as the South African K2 River Marathon Championships. This increased incentive will guarantee exciting racing at the sharp end of the field. The first stage takes paddlers 45,8km from Grassridge Dam to Knutsford on Friday morning. Day Two starts below Knutsford Bridge to Cradock Sports Complex (36km). Rhodes University Canoe Club members to look out for are Patrick Dillon and Sean…