By CHESLEY DANIELS Chesley Daniels Klipfontein United extended their lead on the overall log position with a 25-0 bonus-point win over Rosebuds in their EPRU SEDRU Regional League encounter played in Klipfontein on Saturday. Klipfontein continued their winning streak and are still unbeaten after seven matches and firmly on top of the log with 33 points. United scored five unanswered tries to strengthen their lead after completing the first round. The young and exciting Klipfontein side has shown tremendous promise and form this season and produced some exciting and entertaining rugby. They played as a formidable unit and complemented each…
Author: Rod Amner
By CHRIS TOTOBELA On Wednesday, 18 May, local boxing clubs met to select the new structure of the Makana Boxing organisation. The elections were overseen by Sarah Baartman boxing organisation’s deputy president Ntsikana Maholo. The newly-elected leadership comprises Khayalethu Richards as the president, with Mzimasi Mtana as his deputy. Secretary is Luyanda Dibela and his deputy is Thandeka Netshabo. Abongile Kondlo is the treasurer, with Bulelani Ndwayana as the public relations officer. On Saturday, 28 May, this newly elected leadership will be hosting trials where they will be selecting a team to represent Makana in the district championships to be…
By CHRIS TOTOBELA Makhanda’s top and only women’s football side African Connection has once again laid its hands on a sponsorship. A Cape Town-based sportswear company sponsored Amakonokono with warm-up t-shirts that can also be used at training. Y-Sports is a leading national brand known for its elegant and long-lasting sports attire. Y-Sports owner and manager, Mr Yassir, was pleased to donate: “We hope that the girls will like these t-shirts and we are happy to make a difference in the community.” Speaking on behalf of African Connection, Zikhona Mahlakahlaka said: “We are very happy with this sponsorship as we…
It wasn’t the deluge we had been hoping for, but Paul Maylam recorded a healthy 37.1mm at Cathcart Street 19-25 May. Robin Stobbs reported an equally impressive 33.4mm for Grant Street.
Fraudsters are devising ever more devious schemes to defraud even the most careful and suspicious amongst us. Being vigilant is more critical now than ever before! Technology has introduced greater variety and convenience into our lives, but it has also created new opportunities for cybercriminals to induce us to part with our money or information. According to The Harvard Business Review, as developing economies such as South Africa rush to go online, a fertile environment has been created for hackers to practice their skills. This is where they have the opportunity to evade detection rather than deploying their skills against…
By SHAUN BERGOVER, Attorney at the Rhodes University Law Clinic The National Credit Act (NCA) and the Consumer Protection Act protect consumers by detailing the rights to which a consumer is entitled. Both these pieces of legislation aim “to promote and advance the social and economic welfare of the South Africans…” and to “promote a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services.” In this article, we will be discussing some of the rights to which consumers are entitled under the NCA. The right to apply for credit In terms of section 60 of the NCA, every natural…
By JONATHAN WALTON The appointment of senior managers and municipal managers in several municipalities across the country has always been controversial for a number of reasons. Many of the unsuccessful applicants who applied for managerial and leadership positions successfully challenged unlawful appointment decisions of municipal councils in high courts and labour courts[i]. In many cases, the courts found that the appointment decisions of municipal councils were unlawful, irregular and invalid. In several cases involving the unlawful appointments of municipal managers by municipal councils, the courts emphasized and re-emphasized that the applicable laws and regulations should not be overlooked. In this…
By ROD AMNER and CHRIS TOTOBELA Popular Makana Parks and Recreation manager Jeff Budaza was gunned down at his home at 8 pm Wednesday, 25 May. A family friend told the Daily Dispatch that Budaza was killed while closing the gate to his home. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli confirmed the shooting and said police had opened a murder case. Budaza was appointed manager of Makana Parks and Recreation in 2015. In an interview with Grocott’s Mail shortly after his appointment, he spoke openly and passionately about his concern about dysfunction in the municipality and demoralisation amongst his staff.…
By aMan BLOOM Gavin Krastin, 2021 Standard Bank Young Artist for Performance Art at the National Arts Festival, and a team of ‘queer gnomes’ have embarked on a series of good deeds to uplift the town for his work 12 Labours – a celebration of the modern heroes who activate civic works. Krastin, is an artist, curator and educator working predominantly in live art performances. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in choreography and performance from Rhodes University’s Department of Drama and is immersed in the professional performance art scene in South Africa and abroad. From 2013 he lectured at UCT’s Centre for Theatre, Dance and…
With the fifth COVID-19 infection wave now upon us, there is no better time to get your vaccine booster. But what is a booster? And why do you need it? Prof ROSEMARY DORRINGTON, a virologist at Rhodes University and member of the Provincial COVID-19 Expert Panel, answers all the essential questions about boosters. Q: What is a booster vaccination? A: Currently, a single J&J dose or two Pfizer doses are required to be fully vaccinated. An additional booster vaccine dose (second J&J or 3rd Pfizer) can be taken that increases protection against infection. Q: If I decide to get a booster, do I…