A 46-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison for raping his four-year-old daughter. He pleaded innocent to the charges but the court found him guilty based on available evidence.
Author: Busisiwe Hoho
Port Alfred residents speak highly of Zikona “Ziggy” Bhaneti.Grocott’s Mail reporter, Aurélie Kalenga spoke to the town’s young and highly acclaimed Springbok Water polo player:
After Springbok captain John Smit fell to his knees as his momentous 100th test match ended in misery, widely criticised Bok coach Peter de Villiers likened the dressing room to “a funeral.” This begs the question, how many dreams will die at the hands of a coach Australian media have called a “clown”?
Seven of Grahamstown’s schools converged on the Guy Butler theatre for the annual Winterberg Prestige Choral Evening held on 19 August. Parents, learners and family members braced themselves against the chilly evening to be warmed by harmonising voices of children.
Water shortages in the townships have forced one school to send their learners home early, while another resorted to locking its toilets.
About 1 200 children are reported missing each year in South Africa. As part of the Rhodes Young Directors’ Season 2010, Madelé Vermaak presents Hard Candy, a gritty thriller that delves into the frightening reality of child abduction and abuse.
Three men from out of town were apprehended by Hi-Tec Security on Friday night while attempting to break in to Androniki’s Manufacturing Jeweller at Pepper Grove Mall.
Roberto Josi appeared in the Port Alfred Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
A man, identified only as Kotie, died while waiting for treatment in the emergency room of Settlers Public Private Hospital, according to an anonymous letter delivered to Grocott’s Mail last week.
Court hearings at the Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court ground to a halt yesterday after court interpreters joined the nationwide civil service strike.