A pair of Joburg musicians were so inspired by hearing the Graeme College Senior Choir in action that they’re dedicating their own performance in Grahamstown (Makhanda) on 15 August to this lively and talented ensemble, raising funds for the group’s upcoming performance tour. Morné van Heerden (clarinet) and Lara Kirsten (piano) will bring a programme inspired by dance to the NELM auditorium on Wednesday 15 August. They describe it as an eclectic mix of vibrant and lively music from Hungary, France, Spain, Argentina and Poland and their programme ranges from Debussy’s Valse Romantique to Astor Piazzolla’s virtuosic Histoire du Tango and contemporary South African composer Surendran…
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A few wispy clouds teased Grahamstown (Makhanda) residents who were outside in the cold night air of Friday 27 July to watch the longest lunar eclipse of the century. After earlier rain, the sky almost miraculously cleared and many did their best to capture the three hours and 55 minutes of spellbinding celestial action. We share photos by Steven Lang of the amazing event – more or less from start to finish – taken around 30km from Grahamstown. The featured image for this post is taken by Marc Schafer here in Grahamstown (Makhanda) using a NIKON D300 attached to a STELLAVUE…
Excerpts from Profesor Gqola’s Book Rape: A South African Nightmare. ISIXHOSA VERSION Excerpt 1. Icatshulwe kwintshayelelo Kwakhe kwathi komnye unyaka, ndibukele inkqubo kuMabona-kude, ndabona intantheli incokola neqela labafana, bevuma ngokuphandle ngezenzo zabo zokudlwengula phambi kwelizwe lonke. Yabangumqa ke le! Yayikwaveza nto ithile engqondweni yam. Imibuzo yentatheli yale nkqubo yayephengululula izizathu kunye neendlela zaba bafana owayenodliwano-ndlebe nabo. Ndikwakhumbula nenye inkqubo eyayipapashwe komnye unyaka phambi kwalo, eyayinabafana ababedlwengule iiLesbians ezintsundu. Le, yayiyinkqubo eyayijongene nemicimbi yabo basuka ekudlwengulweni, kodwa ekugqibeleni imizuzu yale nkqubo yanikwa amadoda ababe xhobe befohlele ekudlwenguleni iiLesbians ezintsundu, abo bangafuni ukubizwa ukuba ngamadoda okanye abafazi (gender non-conforming) kunye nabafazi abasolekalayo…
WHAT do former Springbok Rugby Captain John Smit, the first test tube baby, the Walkman and the movie Grease have in common? They were all introduced to the world in 1978, the same year when the first Isuzu bakkie went into production in South Africa. That year was a significant one for one of SA’s roads’ favourites. Whether hauling sheep in the Karoo or zipping between skyscrapers in Johannesburg, the Isuzu bakkie has been synonymous with the South African way of life for four decades. The first bakkie to carry the Isuzu badge was built at the Kempston Road plant…
A Kenton resident was bludgeoned with a hammer when she tried to press a panic button during a robbery on Friday night. The house, about half a kilometre west of the Kariega River, has a flat in the garden and the owner had gone outside around 8.30pm on Friday 27 July to speak to its occupant when she saw three men inside the property. SAPS spokesperson Captain Mali Govender said one of the men had a hammer in his hand and another a knife . “They ordered the people inside the house where they demanded firearms. They then took a…
Mazda Southern Africa has begun accepting orders for the updated Mazda CX-3 at dealerships throughout Southern Africa. An ideal crossover; the CX-3 has received interior and exterior updates. Design improvements include front fog lamp bezel colour change to black, up-styled 18-inch alloy wheels and the Mazda grill refined to consist of fewer, more pronounced lines. Representing the next level of Mazda’s premium colour palette, Soul Red Crystal is now available across the range. LED rear combination lamps are now available for the Individual and Individual Plus derivatives. Inside, the front centre console armrest and electric parking brake (EPB) are introduced…
Two people died in accidents near Grahamstown (Makhanda) on Tuesday 24 July. Police spokesperson Captain Mali Govender said a detainee being transported in the back of a Correctional Services vehicle from Port Alfred to Grahamstown (Makhanda) died after it collided with a private vehicle at Stones Hill around 10am on Tuesday 24 July. The 26-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He passed away at 5.10pm yesterday afternoon. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. A case of culpable homicide was opened following an earlier horror accident on the N2 from the Grahamstown (Makhanda) to Port Elizabeth…
Private Health care provision is skewed to curative care. This is short-sighted and leads to high medical care inflation, higher premiums and has limited effects on mortality and morbidity. Treatments for cancer and lifestyle diseases have improved outcomes, but early detection can also have a positive effect on survival and reduce treatment costs. Screening for diseases should be an evidence-based activity. Screening tests are useful only if they reduce mortality or morbidity. Tests that generate many false-positive results may cause harm from anxiety and unnecessary procedures. Tests that generate many false-negative results may worsen outcomes by leading to delayed diagnosis…
History will be made on July 31 when SANPARKS and Network for Animals (NFA) relocate an elephant family to an area of the Eastern Cape where elephants last roamed 150 years ago. “At a time when elephants are being wiped out at the rate of 100 a day, Network for Animals takes great pride that working with SANPARKS, we are giving new hope to elephants in a wild but very safe area,” said David Barritt NFA’s campaign director. The relocation will take place at the Addo National Park near Port Elizabeth. Addo owns land near Darlington where elephants used to roam in…
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