As we commence a new and exciting new year, the long feted 2010, it is only fitting that we reflect on the year that was, examining both the good and the bad. We are obliged to undergo this exercise of introspection to assist us in our quest to bring about meaningful improvement in the lives of our people as enjoined by our constitutional mandate.
Author: Zimkhitha
While his interests lie in maths and physics, he is equally at home with the humanities, having done well in History, 85% for English and 82% for French. He was placed in the top 20 achievers in the 2009 English Olympiad, and also found time to play the trombone in the Kingswood Concert Band.
While his interests lie in maths and physics, he is equally at home with the humanities, having done well in History, 85% for English and 82% for French. He was placed in the top 20 achievers in the 2009 English Olympiad, and also found time to play the trombone in the Kingswood Concert Band.
Many matric learners’ hopes have been dashed following the botched release of the recent matric exam results. On 7 January matric learners from around the country were anxious to see their results in the newspapers before they fetched their academic statements from their respective schools. While some celebrated their achievements, others realised that they hadn’t made it.
Residents of Somerset Heights are enraged that an illegal dumping site in the area has been left unattended for weeks. The dumping site is located along Taunton Drive near Graeme College. A concerned resident, Sharon Miestre, said she has made six phone calls to the municipality but no action has been taken.
Makana mayor Vumile Lwana has rejected ‘malicious allegations’ accusing him of using his official vehicle for party political purposes when he travelled to the ANC’s 98th anniversay celebrations in Kimberly on Saturday.
Seventy percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water but unfortunately over 97% of it is too salty for human consumption and only a fraction of the remainder is easily accessible.
IT is a little astounding to listen to education department officials and political heads when they express their disappointment over the dismal performance of schools, particularly those in townships and rural areas, during last year’s matric exams.
Daniel Swartbooi is 42 years old and has been working at the Grahamstown Riding School his whole life.
The matric results for the class of 2009 which were released by the education department on Thursday show that the performance of public schools in Grahamstown has dropped by 9.3% when compared to the previous year.