Sadly, far too many cruel murders shook the Makana community during 2009. In March, a double murder and an attempted murder in Cradock Heights shocked local residents.
Author: Zimkhitha
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Despite rising fuel prices there are some smart ways of saving money these holidays by being aware of the aspects that increase consumption. Petroleum company, BP, has compiled some simple tips for drivers.
At long last the bones which were excavated in KwaNdancama in 2007 have been buried. The reburial of 96 human remains (contained in separate boxes) took place in a mass grave at Luvuyo Hall in Fingo Village on Thursday.
A Makana councillor has been charged with human rights violations following "offensive" statements he made during a meeting with the land, housing and infrastructure development portfolio committee in September.
A man accused of murdering a Kenton-on-Sea businessman briefly appeared at the seaside town’s Magistrate Court yesterday (Thursday). The 25-year-old man was arrested in East London two weeks ago, exactly three weeks after he was allegedly involved in the murder of Kenton-on-Sea Kwik Spar owner Juan Jansen.
Common ground was finally established between the Unemployed People’s Movement (UPM), the Rural People’s Movement and the mayoral committee after the parties had failed to reach agreement at their previous meeting.
There is a tenth birthday celebration going to take place in Grahamstown next year and it should not be kept a secret. In fact, everyone in Grahamstown ought to be thinking about how they can take ownership of this birthday party and turn it into a significant cultural event. Visitors to Grahamstown should also be thinking of how they can get a slice of the cake.
In a first for the Eastern Cape, two Grahamstown East Bed and Breakfasts were presented with grading certificates at a fuction held at the Makana Tourism Office on Thursday. Willem Makkink, director of Makana Tourism said that this is the first time that two township B&Bs have been graded and fully accredited as the only other graded township establishment is in Soweto.
Two American students who visited Grahamstown recently for an outreach programme have accomplished their mission and returned home to America. Becca Knight of Williams University and Lizzy Bauman of Oauchita University returned home on Sunday after the successful completion of the educational programme conducted at Albany Baptist church in Joza.
Auto & General Insurance is urging South African motorists to take it easy on the roads this festive season.