Author: Grocott's Mail Contributors

The Diocesan School for Girls Summer Sports Awards were announced in a recent school assembly, where a number of girls were congratulated for receiving awards. Toni Rafferty was one of the standouts, being re-awarded her swimming honours, while a number of other girls were awarded for their excellent sporting achievements throughout the summer season. Below are the list of sports and the winners for each category: Athletics awards Team award: Emma Davidson, Sarah de la Harpe, Kristen Du Plessis, Emily McLean, Kirsty McLean Duki Sonuga Chiara Williams-Wynn Team re-award: Emma Mulcahy, Kendal Rose Half-Colours award: Emily McLean, Kirsty McLean, Emma…

JOHANNESBURG- Health-e News and Grocott’s Mail are proud to announce the debut of their shocking documentary on Tower Psychiatric Hospital in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape. Just as Health Ombudsmen Malegapuru Makgoba heads to Tower, this documentary comes to life. The documentary features an exclusive interview with whistleblower and former Tower psychiatrist, Dr Kiran Sukeri, along with former staff members and families of patients who have died and suffered at the hands of facilities meant to protect them.  Sukeri blew the whistle about alleged human rights violations and mismanagement at the hospital in early March of this year before he resigned.…

The Rhodes University Archery Club hosted the 2018 Eastern Cape Provincial Target Archery Indoor Championships over the weekend of 26 and 27 May. The tournament was well supported with archers travelling from as far as Cape Town and Pretoria, as well as Port Elizabeth, Tarkastad and East London. This was the first in a series of four indoor tournaments that will be hosted by Rhodes Archery. Rhodes archers Derryn Nel and Gareth Ross were awarded their Eastern Cape Provincial Colours for Indoor Archery. The rest of the team from Rhodes Archery Club displayed consistent shooting, with all the team members medalling in…

The Friends of the Library Mini Fete on Saturday 27 May was a huge success, raising R 13, 420.00. Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy the event with us and bought so open-handedly. We’d also particularly like to thank those who were so generous with their time and donations. The money that was raised will be channeled into improving and supplementing the library services that Grahamstown Public Libraries provide. The Friends of the Library Committee Members

The President and members of the Rotary Club of Grahamstown wish to thank the Grahamstown community for their generous donations of unused, unwanted and surplus items and their support at the Bargain Hunters’ Sale.  Without these goods, the sale would not be possible. The sale realised approximately R16 000 which will be used for various charities in and around Grahamstown. Rotary Club of Grahamstown

The joy and success of our kerkbasaar last Saturday in PJ Olivier skoolsaal, was to a large extent made possible by the loyal and enthusiastic support of the greater Grahamtown community. Baie dankie weereens aan almal, en bo alles aan God wat ons die energie en vermoë gee om sulke dinge te doen! One of our friends asked at the bazaar about the tradition of a challenge for the dominee if the target was reached. Sadly we worked so hard, it was missed in the mix. But the dominee impulsively took a plunge of faith on Sunday, and promised to join the next…

On 23 May, I visited Home Affairs (Grahamstown) to collect my ID book. When I got there a security officer said I must sign the register book and wait. While I was sitting there one of the officials called those who were there to collect their IDs and asked for my old Identity document. “Hayi sisi! There is no ID here. When did you make it?” he asked loudly. As if I am a fool. He said there is no sign of the ID and he asked for a receipt. Luckily I had the receipt slip with me and I…

On the evening of Friday 1 June, Eastern Province (EP) Squash held its annual prize-giving, with the announcement of the EP Squash Teams for the various age-group interprovincial tournaments to be held from 23-27 June 2018. DSG’s Erin Powers was once again named in the A team for the Eastern Province Squash team for her age group. Having played in the U13 A team last year, She will make up part of the U14 A team heading into this years tournament in June. The U14 A team, which consists of the same 5 girls that played in the EP U13A…

Ticks can be a big problem in our pets especially during the hot months and can causes serious diseases such as Biliary. These nasty critters can also cause skin infections and discomfort. Tick control should be used every three months and can be brought from your vet. Contact your vet to discuss your pet’s individual needs. For more information and or advice on animal care, please do not hesitate to contact the Grahamstown SPCA or one of the friendly vets in town. For any animal related emergencies and or queries please contact the Grahamstown SPCA or one of the vets…

The St Andrew’s hockey club experienced one of the toughest encounters of the season against Grey this past weekend, losing all 12 matches played on Friday 1 June and Saturday 2 June. There were many closely contested matches, namely the U16 B, the Second team and First team, but across all teams, Grey were more skilful and outplayed the SAC teams in every department. The First team match was an exciting, fast-paced match which was evenly contested in the first half, but an early second half goal for Grey gave them the advantage. St Andrew’s struggled to keep the organised and composed…