Rhodes University honoured three South African activists at a student hall and residence naming ceremony on Tuesday. The ceremony coincides with Human Rights Week, during which several events are held at Rhodes to celebrate the rights of all South Africans.
Author: Busisiwe Hoho
Kingswood College alumni celebrated their 20, 30 and 40-year reunions this past weekend at the school’s annual Founder’s Day. The celebrations this year were especially solemn as Neil Aggett, an apartheid activist and one of the first white men to die in detention, graduated in 1970.
Sense seems finally to have prevailed in Makana municipality with regards to the appointment of a Strategic Advisor to the executive mayor. The post, which according to our lead story this week had already been filled by former Scorpions employee Potose Lesoro, has now been put on hold till Makana Mayor Vumile Lwana follows proper procedures.
Archie Mbolekwa Higher Primary School star athletes Sinathi Kom and Sinazo Bonani show off their certifi cates of participation in last weekend’s provincial athletics competition held at Port Elizabeth’s Westbourne Stadium. Kom came third in 1 500m for UI15 boys while Bonani came fourth in the U19 girls 400m. They were both awarded medals for their efforts.
The Zuma project is incrisis, marked by the assertion of patriarchal values, rampant homophobia,and a shift towards militarism.
A big dilemma for a Grahamstonian is often: should we give to beggars or not? One of our acquired traits includes being able to spot a beggar a mile away. It is often easy to see someone who wants something from you from quite a distance, and then a mild form of the fight or flight mechanism kicks in.
The present party-based system is at the root of the problems besetting local government and I believe the depoliticisation of local politics is the only way forward. Local government in South Africa is in disarray and Makana is no exception. Discontent is widespread and is growing rapidly. Elsewhere, communities are resorting to self-destructive protest action.
IN the years leading up to the World Cup, South Africans weren’t only excited about international football teams and stars visiting our shores, but about the opportunities that hosting the biggest sporting event on the globe would bring.
Two Rhodes University graduates are back in Grahamstown to help learners learn better. The Juno Study Course was created by Paul Tosio and pioneered by Tosio and Craig Webber in 2000 while they were both still studying at Rhodes.
I don’t think there is a single book written by Roald Dahl that I didn’t enjoy. Each one saw me embarking on a magical journey where I spent hours with crazy characters on their wild adventures. Fantastic Mr Fox is no exception. So I was quite excited when I heard that my favourite mischievous fox was going to be brought to life on the big screen.