The all–boys St Andrew's College was delighted with its improved matric results in 2009 compared with 2008's performance. The college's main challenge is to get through a very full syllabus, but through careful planning in every subject department, it ensures that the boys are fully prepared.

Benjamin Mahlasela Secondary School has the least number of matrics of any of Grahamstown's schools. Last year, the Extension 7-based school accommodated seven matriculants, while this year they have eight.

In the last ten years, under the leadership of Mr Snyders, P J Olivier Hoerskool’s matric and overall performance has never failed to reach its expectations.  The school managed to maintain its 100% pass rate even resistant to last year’s general decline.

“Hip Hop grew and self-started crude and Black hearted..in the African habitat..nude and Black–blooded”. You have to love the vibes created by a poet in motion or rather a poet in emotion. Lounge Around was host to the ‘Hip Hop Death Sessions’ launch on Saturday night.

Saturday 27 February was a great day for Zonke Mhasele and Monwabisi Moyake from Xolani Location. Why? They got married!

60-year-old William Kutsi, of Emaxhekwazini in Joza Location, expresses his unhappiness about the lack of cleanliness and the neglect of the environment by the local authorities.