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World Cup raises far-reaching climate concerns

The World Cup will bring with it an unprecedented boom in infrastructure, development and tourism, but there will be a rather gaseous price to pay.

Taking to the sky

While some Grahamstonians may be worried about noise with the new air school on the cards, the  Grahamstown Radio Flyers (GRF) club will continue to hold their flying sessions on Sundays.

Survey reveals SA motorists’ attitudes towards fuel

A survey conducted by BP Ultimate, revealed that most South Africans don’t really care about the fuel they put into their cars, which are in all likelihood their second biggest investment after a home.

R50-million to upgrade an ageing town

The Makana Council is hoping to receive a loan of R50-million from the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) for the installation of infrastructure projects in the Grahamstown area.

Call for guaranteed income for the unemployed

The Unemployed People’s Movement (UPM) in Grahamstown has called on the government to announce a  guaranteed income of R2 000 per month for all unemployed and underemployed people of South Africa.

Cheap alcohol outlets must take part of blame

Supermarkets must take responsibility when it comes to the alcohol abuse problem, say Grahamstown’s bar owners.

Local leaders respond to 2010 budget speech

IN response to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget Speech, local opposition spokespeople shared their views on the issues addressed in the speech.

Grahamstown safe from measles

The nation-wide measles outbreak that has been particularly prevalent in some parts of the Eastern Cape, has not affected Grahamstown.

Small towns can capitalise on World Cup hype

For places like Grahamstown that aren’t home to shiny new stadiums or team headquarters, the impact of  the Fifa World Cup will seem rather abstract.

PSAM: EC Health Department is bankrupt

The Eastern Cape Health Department is bankrupt and needs national intervention, says Daygan Eagar, Health Researcher at the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM).

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