Friday 27 May Spelling Bee CompetitionPrizes to be won@ Recreation Hall, Albany Road14:30Registration fee: R200832777596 A Shining Night: Semester ConcertRhodes University Chamber Choir@ Rhodes University Chapel, St. Peter’s Lawns19:00Free entry. Donations welcome. Live Music with PeaceMix of R&B, Adult Contemporary and Pop@ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street19:00 – 21:00Free entry Last Fridays – NAF Warm-Up PartyPresented by Lowy X Shakes DJ Lowy & DJ Shakes@ SSS,19b New Street19:00 – LateR20 before 10pm/ R30 Thereafter Saturday 28 May Parkrun@ The Bot Gardens, Lucas AvenueRegister online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/08:00Free Food 4 Futures’ 1st Loads of Lots AuctionBidding open onlineLive auction includes complimentary snacks…
Author: Sive Faith Ginya
By SIVE FAITH GINYA Third-year Rhodes Journalism & Media Studies students recently blew up their WhatsApp group in response to a poster circulating on social media banning sleepwear at some Spar stores. However, Oak Cottage Spar manager Geoffrey Arnott said local customers were free to wear pyjamas and gowns at his shop. Even beachwear – “within reason”. Shopping in PJs is a venerable tradition in sleepy Makhanda. However, an anonymous source who has spent years in town said they recall that the local Spar once enforced this rule. Under the new management, the policy appears to have been liberalised. Most…
A huge shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings. THURSDAY 19 MAY U3ATalk on Botanist and Naturalist: Alice Marguerite Peglar (1861 – 1929)by Elize Cloete@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African Street & Cawood Street10:00 – 11:00R5 Grahamstown Bridge Club@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African Street & Cawood Street13:15 for 13:30R10 non-members/ R5 – membersSheila Hicks: 0834423322 Ladies’ Night DJs RS & Free We’ye@ Mi Casa, 131 High StreetFree entry Acoustic CafeCult of Circle – Alex Collett & Wietsa Marais – (psychedelic post-punk/ grunge)Fulcrum – Rich Wyngaard, Gavin Brown & Maxine Smith – (popular songs in haunting lower register)7% – Paul Davies,…
By SIVE FAITH GINYA The human behind the ‘Lifescaping’ quotes posted daily on Grocott’s Mail’s Facebook page, Andrew Davies, said he has always been a positive individual who speaks fairly to everyone regardless of class, be they a car guard or a state president. Davies said it is in his interest to put on a smile and have a positive impact on whoever he comes across. One never knows what a person is going through, and positivity might be precisely what a person needs when you meet with them. The originator of Lifescaping quotes Andrew Davies. Photo supplied. He came…
By SIVE FAITH GINYA and LIKHAPHA THATHAA The Vukani community came together in numbers on Saturday for the funeral of Ayanda Nela, 34, who was stabbed in his upper body on 30 April. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said a preliminary investigation led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man. Several residents donated anything they could afford to the funeral to honour Nela’s memory in a time of hardship and sadness. Ayanda Nela was unemployed and lived with his two younger brothers, also unemployed. The brothers said they were dependent on irregular monthly amounts of R150 each from their…
Unemployed 62-year-old long-distance runner, Zwelethemba Yaka, has appealed for support to fulfil his dream of running the Comrades Marathon in August. Yaka said he would appreciate help with the entry fee, accommodation, transport, and running shoes. He suggested potential sponsors pay the institutions directly on his behalf rather than giving him money. Zwelethemba Yaka with his Comrades Marathon’s permanent number. Photo: Sive Faith Ginya Yaka is the holder of three permanent numbers he received from the Comrades Marathon, Rand Athletic Club, and Soweto Marathon. He said running helped him escape from stress. Zwelethemba Yaka’s permanent numbers from the Comrades Marathon,…
By SIVE FAITH GINYA Excited long-distance runner, Lionel Blaauw, returned to Makhanda from the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 2022 carrying a bronze medal and feeling inspired. Lionel Blaauw, Makhanda’s long distance runner. Photo: Sive Faith Ginya Blaauw said his trip to Cape Town gave him a positive perspective on life. It showed him the importance of moving out of one’s comfort zone and that one must not judge nor undermine themselves because of dire circumstances. “You never know what the future holds, whatever you are currently yearning for might be given to you tomorrow,” he said. He thanked his sponsors…
A huge shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings. THURSDAY 5 MAY U3A: “Birds of the Southern Ocean” – Lynette RudmanBird expert describes a recent voyage to Marion Island@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African St. & Cawood St.10.00-11.00R5 Grahamstown Bridge Club@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African St. & Cawood St.13:15 for 13:30R10 non-members/ R5 – membersSheila Hicks: 0834423322 Ladies’ Night DJ – RS, Lamie and Kasta@ Mi Casa, 131 High Street Acoustic CafeBen de la Fontaine. Geoffrey Diver. Alex, Greg & Pedro. Pete Davies.Assorted genres (incl. Celtic) on guitar, banjo, vocal, fiddle, bagpipe.@ The Vic, 8 New Street18:30 – 21:00R20/ Concessions…
Police arrested a suspect on Sunday, 1 May following the murder of a 34-year-old man in Vukani on 30 April. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said police found the body of a man with a stab wound in the upper body at about 9 pm on Saturday. The deceased’s name is withheld until family relatives are formally notified of his passing. A preliminary investigation led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man, who is due to appear in the Makhanda magistrate’s court on Tuesday, 3 May, Nkohli said.
Huge shout-out and thanks to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings. Friday 29 April Live Music with Peace@ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street19:00 – 21:00Free entry Supper & Sounds with Dr Thokozani Mhlambi & Albert Bisaso Ssempeke@ The Black Power Station18:00R100 (Includes a meal)Additional food and drinks for saleBook donations welcomeBookings 0824113404 Socialite Last FridayDJ’s: Mr White, Delta Twins, and RS@ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street18:00 – closeFree Entry Last Friday: First Lockdown PartyDJ Lowy and DJ Shakes@ SSS,19b New Street19:00R20 before 22:00/ R30 after that Saturday 30 April Parkrun@ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue08:00Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/Free entry…