Rhodes University student Thandolwethu Zono, who recently received a sport scholarship to the University of Massachusetts (UMASS), has arrived safely in the USA and will soon begin training.

Johan Carinus Art School launched its annual prizegiving exhibition on Wednesday night. The exhibition, which showcases the work of local school pupils who have excelled in a variety of mediums is "the highlight of the school calender" according to Carinus principal Virginia Reed.

“Work with what you have and make the most of it.” These are words of inspiration from Sakhumzi Nobebe, winner of Grahamstown district’s Top Achiever Award in the disadvantaged schools category for his outstanding performance in the 2009 matric exams.

A crowd of about 250 guests, five finalists, family and friends could hardly contain their excitement while they waited for the announcement of 2009's Citizen of the Year during the awards ceremony at the 1820 Settlers Monument on Friday.

 Benjamin Mahlasela Secondary School achieved a 100% pass rate in the recent matric exams, which principal Sandile Dude attributes to having a small matric class.

According to Dude, having a class of seven matric learners meant that teachers could provide more individual attention to the learners.

Grocott's Mail has launched a new initiative that will change the manner in which Grahamstonians can share their newsworthy stories. The Grocott's Mail Citizen Journalism Newsroom was officially launched during the Highway Africa week on Tuesday at the Grocott's Mail offices in High Street.