Six pupils from Diocesan School for Girls and St Andrews College in Grahamstown flew the South African flag high when they came top in various categories during the the Water is Life conference in Tokyo, Japan recently. Hosted by the…
SHOW-STOPPING performances, bustling trade, unforgettable characters and a general sense of bonhomie are but some of the hallmarks of the re-invigorated National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (which might soon be known as Makhanda). The…
By Aretha Linden Eastern Cape MEC for education, Mandla Makupula has appealed against a Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court order to pay close to R140000 for damages and future medical costs to a pupil who was kicked by a teacher. The incident…
Thelma Neville, the feisty Grahamstown journalist, author and fundraiser for the Monument building, has celebrated her 101st birthday party in style. On Saturday morning, she entertained guests who included academics, journalists,…
It was money that led the founders of Rhodes University to name the institution after Cecil John Rhodes – and money that will hinder changing the name. This is according to historian Professor Paul Maylam, setting the scene for a debate…
Attendance numbers for this year’s National Arts Festival dropped by 10.2%.The 43rd instalment of the annual event, billed as Africa’s biggest and boldest celebration of the arts, ran from June 30 to July 9 showcasing more than 700 shows.…
A well-known East London paediatrician will know next month whether he will face sexual assault charges. The paediatrician made his second court appearance in the East London Magistrate’s Court yesterday.The 64-year-old doctor who cannot…
Today ●U3A (University of the Third Age) will have Melonie Gobel as the guest speaker at St Andrews Croquet Club at 9.30am. Gobel will talk on abused women and protecting children. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Sue…
The Eastern Cape Showcase at next month’s National Arts Festival (NAF) will explore the fusion of AbaThembu and AmaMpondo dances while telling the story of Oliver Tambo. The festival, which takes place from June 29 to July 9 in…
LIONS member Russell Volker of the King William’s Town Lions Club was inducted as Council Chairperson for the centenary year, 2017-18. The 53rd Convention of Multiple District 410 (which comprises South Africa, Swaziland and Namibia) of…
Members from the Shotokan Circle of Karate – East London dojo – won medals at the All-Shotokan karate championships held in Grahamstown last month. The medal winners are, from left, Ethan Chipps (bronze for kata), Sean O’Connell (gold for…
