“It is almost like seeing a new baby,” said Jill Wolvaardt, the executive director of the Dictionary Unit of South African English at the launch of the Oxford Concise South African Dictionary. The launch of the new dictionary began with a speech from Peter Ellis, the husband of outgoing UPB owner Irene Ellis, where he thanked the Grahamstown community and Rhodes University for their support over the 15 years of the running of the bookshop.
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The South African Library for the Blind (SALB) said that they were well received at National Book Week at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg. “People were excited to see us there and everyone from the youth, kids, single parents and business people came to our stall to learn more about who we are,” said Busi Mbiyo, Collection Development Head for SALB.
The Kingswood Jazz Band held a concert at the Grahamstown Botanical Gardens on Sunday to raise funds for the Rhodes Centre for Social Development bursary scheme.
Former Victoria Girls' High School learner Nondyebo “Nondy” Dzingwa (24) did the province proud by being crowned as this year’s Miss Earth South Africa recently, beating 20 other contestants in the annual event at Emporer's Palace in Gauteng. Olwethu Xabanisa was lucky enough to grab a few minutes of her time to find out what she's all about.
A highlight of the annual Grahamstown Flower Festival is the Gardens of Grahamstown competition which sees local residents entering their gardens in the various categories with a host of prizes on offer. Festival co-ordinator Sharon Richner says the aim of the competition is to “unearth the loveliest local gardens”.
Three teachers from George Dickerson Primary School are putting their chalk down at the end of this year after 40 years in front of the board. Linda Mains and Phyllis Haarhoff started teaching at the school in 1971 and Emily Pepper, who has been teaching since 1970, joined the school in 1984.
This year the congregation of the Cathedral of St Michael and St George is celebrating 180 years of Anglican worship on this site in Grahamstown. The first Anglican church, founded in 1824, opened for worship in 1830 and was known as St George’s.
“What’s that buzz?” is a question asked by millions of people across the globe, including David Attenborough, Eric Clapton and Bono who are bothered by this affliction of the ear every year.
Koch Froneman is the checking officer of the criminal section at the Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court. Originally from Elliot, he was transferred to Grahamstown in 1999. He has worked in the Justice Department for 22 years and speaks fluent Xhosa.
Police are warning the public about a recent spate of spam emails which contain misleading information pertaining to fines and arrests for traffic violations. Here's what you need to know.