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Surviving in style

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

Hairdressers who own Grahamstown's black hair salons have it rough, as there are a number of factors that contribute to how they receive business on a daily basis and if they can make a success of the business despite such challenges. Due to the fact that Grahamstown is a small town this means that hairdressers must use their limited resources well and this includes their clientele.
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Grahamstown's Green Haven

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

The Makana Botanical Gardens, are the second oldest botanical gardens in South Africa, and were founded in 1853 on the slopes of Gun Fire Hill by Deed of Grant. The gardens which adjoin Rhodes University, can be found past the Eden Grove section of the university, and are situated opposite the Botanical and Psychology Departments.
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Belief can make the difference

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

Waking up at 5:00 am on a cold winter morning to the sound of a father and son getting into yet another heated argument is never fun. This was now the fifth time in a single week that either I or other members of the house hold had been affected by Nicolas De Wet and his father’s eternal arguments.
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Commercialization is new tradition at Christmas

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

October is upon us and with the build up to Christmas starting, everyone is getting ready for what can be described as what ‘used’ to be the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ.
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Islam Under Attack

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

The Muslim faith has been under scrutiny since the 9/11 attacks which had occurred in America in 2001. Ever since, America has been on a quest to fight against terrorism or better known as the war on terror.
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Rhodes students devour fast food

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

In towns like Grahamstown, home to Rhodes University, whether a business fails or not often depends on attracting the custom of local students. Some struggle to do this, and as a result many fail. One type of business however, does not.
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