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12 February 2010
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A tale of two dams
Photo: Peta Daniel
THE GREAT DIVIDE... A picnic site marks where the water’s edge used to be at Settler’s Dam, one of the dwindling sources of Grahamstown West’s water supply. On the other hand, Gariep
Dam on the right is overflowing and keeps the east of Grahamstown’s water supply in Glen Melville Dam at full capacity. See story on Page Three.
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2 NEWS
Restructuring posts
creates uncertainty
LYNN BERGGREN
A
number of hall secretaries at
Rhodes University fear for
their jobs after their job profiles
were restructured. The process
started last year after hall wardens
complained that they could no
longer cope with their daily jobs and
responsibilities. It was then decided
that the hall secretary post would
be upgraded to a hall administrator
post. All the hall secretaries were
assured by the Rhodes Human Resources
Department that their jobs
would be secure and training would
be provided to ensure that they were
competent and confident in the new
SARAH COHEN
“STEALING traffic signs of any form
and nature gives me the coolest feeling
ever,” admitted one student who
currently has six road signs in his
digs which include two stop signs
and a sign stolen from Rhodes University
campus.
Last week, over 30 traffic cones
and various other signs were stolen
from the traffic circle which is
under construction at Somerset
Street, Cradock Road and Worcester
Street. Therefore it comes as no surprise
that this is no new practice for
students.
“Stealing signs gives me a rush
– it’s fun and it’s nice to have something
that says, “I was there,’” says
one third year student who stole
his first sign during his first year
of study.
Norman Reily, the traffic officer
who was on duty last week, reported
that the cones which were stolen
from the traffic circle were recovered
from a student digs soon afterwards
and warned that students who
were caught with signs could be expelled
from Rhodes University.
“I’ve got a ‘Trespassers will be
prosecuted’ sign on my door in my
digs,” said a student who thought it
made a good decoration. Although
seen as a criminal offence, students
continue to steal signs all over Gra-
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance:............................ 10177
Aids Helpline:............ 0800 012322
AA Rescue: ................ 0800 111997
Medical Rescue: ........ 0800 033007
Grahamstown Child
and Family Welfare: .. 046 636 1355
Electricity: ................ 046 603 6036
a/h 046 603 6000
Eskom:...................... 086 014 0014
Fire Brigade: ............ 046 622 4444
Police: ...................... 046 603 9152
Hi-Tec........................ 046 636 1660
Raphael Centre: ........ 046 622 8831
SPCA: ........................ 046 622 3233
Traffic Services: ......... 046 603 6067
Water: ........................ 046 603 6136
Hospice: .................... 046 622 9661
Settlers Hospital: ...... 046 622 2215
Day Hospital: ............. 046 622 3033
Fort England Hospital: 046 622 7003
Legal Aid Board: ....... 046 622 9350
Locksmith: ................ 082 556 9975
or 046 622 4592
positions. However, a number of hall
secretaries told Grocott’s Mail that
this is no longer the case as a series
of meetings revealed a change of
plans which leaves their jobs as hall
secretaries hanging in limbo.
At the end of 2009 hall secretaries
were informed that they had to
reapply for their jobs via email. After
this was done they had to write a test
which determined their competency
as hall secretaries.
They were told that if they did not
pass the test they would possibly be
retrenched and someone else would
take up their position as hall administrator.
The results of the tests were
revealed in January 2010 and five
Partly cloudy. No wind.
Temperature:
Min 18 ◦ C, Max 26°C
Tides:
Low tide: 9.38am and
9.54pm
High tide: 3.41am and
3.47pm
out of the 11 hall secretaries did not
make the cut.
The Human Resources department
then promised to give the hall
secretaries involved a letter explaining
what their future at Rhodes
would be. A week has passed and
they are still waiting for the promised
letter. All the hall secretaries,
are also awaiting the official results
of their tests. The National Tertiary
Education Union said they are unable
to comment on the issue. Lebogang
Hashaste, Director of Communications
at Rhodes, did not wish
to comment at the time of going to
print but he said he would provide
details at a later stage.
A sign of being a student
WALK THIS WAY... An alarming number of students enjoy stealing road
signs such as this one to decorate their living spaces. Photo:
hamstown. Captain Milanda Coetzer
from the Grahamstown Police said
that no docket had been filed for this
specific crime so this makes it difficult
to investigate properly. “I’m
the landlady of a digs of seven male
students – there are approximately
eight traffic signs in their home
ranging from one way signs, stop
street signs and construction site
signs. It’s a disgrace that students
steal municipal property,” she said.
Partly cloudy. Wind light
easterly.
Temperature:
Min 16°C, Max 26 ◦ C
Tides:
Low tide: 10.05am and
10.19pm
High tide: 4.07am and
4.12pm
STAFF REPORTER
Sunny. Wind moderate
north westerly.
Temperature:
Min 17°C, Max 32°C
Tides:
Low tide: 10.32am and
10.43pm
High tide: 4.32am and
4.38pm
DANIELLA POTTER
THE police has released a photograph
of a key suspect linked to the
gang who shot and killed businessman
Juan Jansen (33) in Kenton-on-Sea in
November last year.
The photograph was released
for the public to help identify the
man who is believed to be living in
the Eastern Cape. Captain Stephen
Marais of the East London SAPS
said, “It is important that members
of the public do not take it into their
own hands to apprehend the man if
they come into contact with him as
he is highly dangerous.”
Jansen was shot in the chest by
a gang while on his way to the bank.
One suspect has been arrested and
police are searching for two more.
“Bail has been denied to the suspect
in detention due to the circumstances
of the nature of the crime for
which he was detained,” Marais said.
Jansen’s family has released a
A 41-YEAR-OLD male was arrested
on Sunday after selling stolen jewellery
and his false teeth to support his
drug habit.
The crime was discovered when
a woman visiting her sister in Grahamstown
returned home to Port
Elizabeth and unpacked only to find
that three gold rings with precious
stones and an antique necklace were
missing. She went to the police and
LAEA MEDLEY
THREE cars were involved in an
accident early Tuesday morning,
causing a major traffic jam on the
N2 between Port Elizabeth and
Grahamstown.
PE Police spokesperson Captain
Andre Beetge reported that the drivers
suffered slight injuries. “There
may be a charge of negligent driv-
Partly cloudy with 30%
thunderstorms. Wind
light south westerly.
Temperature:
Min 14°C, Max 27 ◦ C
Tides:
Low tide: 10.59am and
11.07pm
High tide: 4.58am and
5.04pm
Source: www.weathersa.co.za and www.satides.co.za
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Another Kenton murder
suspect identified
This man is a key suspect in the
murder of Juan Jansen of Kentonon-Sea.
If you know anything about
him or his whereabouts please
contact the police as soon as possible.
Photo: Supplied
statement saying that there is an
award for information which leads
to the arrest of the suspects. The
amount of money on offer was not
revealed.
Marais insists that people who
identify the suspect should call
10111, emergency services or Crime
Stop on 08600 10111.
The false teeth and
jewellery affair
reported that she suspected a man
who had been in her sister’s home at
the time. The suspect was immediately
taken in for questioning.
He pointed out a house at Station
Hill where he sold the jewellery
as well as his false teeth to pay for
drugs. A few of the stolen items were
recovered.
The suspect is will appear in
the Port Alfred Magistrate’s Court
shortly. The man also got back his
false teeth.
Three cars collide on N2
ing,” he said.
Meanwhile, Duane Knoetze a
motorist who was delayed in the
back-up, saw the three cars – a BMW,
a Nissan bakkie and a VW Polo –
which were involved in the accident.
“They all just drove into each other,”
he said. Traffic was backed up mostly
between Port Elizabeth and the Kinkelbos
area, where the accident took
place.
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
A tale of two dams
From Page One
Peta Daniel
Grahamstown’s water
supply is running out
and the water restrictions
implemented since
September do not seem to be
helping, according to municipal
spokesperson Thandy
Matebese. He believes that
residents are not taking the
water situation seriously
and the R200 fine in place
for offenders is not enough
of a deterrent. The restrictions
only prohibit the use
of garden hoses and the use
of municipal water for car
washing.
According to Makana Municipality’s
website, water
restrictions are put in place
any time when dam volumes
have fallen to less than 40%
of the total previous year's
consumption. Milner, Jamieson,
Howison’s Poort and
Settler’s dams, which supply
water to the western regions
of Grahamstown are at very
low level due to the drought.
This area includes the
industrial area which uses a
large amount of water. Grahamstown
East is supplied
by Glen Melville Dam which
gets its water from Gariep
Dam via the Fish River and
because Gariep Dam is full,
so is Glen Melville. When
more water is needed, the
Department of Water Affairs
can apply to Gariep Dam officials
to release more water.
However, there is no
such solution for Grahamstown
West and water cannot
be transported from Glen
Melville Dam in the east to
residents in the west. Since
Fire breaks out off Worcester Street
Sarah Cohen
water restrictions were imposed
the municipality has
been publishing fortnightly
reports on the water levels in
the four depleted dams. The
latest report indicated that
the largest dam, Settler’s,
was down to 6% of capacity
at just three metres deep.
Howison's Poort was 34% full
and Milner Dam was a quarter
full.
As early as July last year,
worryingly low water levels
in the Eastern Cape caused
Water Affairs and Forestry
minister Buyelwa Sonjica to
officially declare several areas
including the Alfred nzo,
Amathole, Cacadu, Chris
Hani, OR Tambo and Ukhahlamba
District municipalities
as disaster areas. “We have
a crisis when it comes to
water in the Eastern Cape,”
she said. The areas that have
suffered the most, according
to Agri-Eastern Cape president
Kerneels Pietersen,
extend from Peddie to Langkloof
and include Grahamstown.
Matebese said the municipality's
next move is to
crack down on offenders and
to order car wash businesses
not to use fresh tap water. He
also stated that there is no
“scientific method” of keeping
track of who flouts the
rules and so the responsibility
falls on municipal workers
to report lawbreakers if they
see them.
Municipalities also have
the right to cut off the water
supply for several hours a day
in the case of severe drought,
and should the situation in
Makana continue, says Matabese,
this may become a
possibility.
BLACKENED... Fire swept through the municipal dump in Worcester Street near Worcester
Mews leaving Rhodes University Staff and Grahamstown fire fighters to battle the blaze.
Photo: Busisiwe Hoho
On Wednesday afternoon a fire broke out at small municipal
rubbish dump off Worcester Street near Worcester Mews.
Rhodes University staff and the Grahamstown fire brigade
battled to fight the blaze in the hot and humid weather.
By midday the fire had almost been extinguished.
“We would really like to encourage people to be responsible
– this week's fires have been caused in Grahamstown mostly
because of natural causes, but people need to learn not to throw
cigarette butts out their car windows,” said a source from the
fire brigade.
A national South African weather warning was announced
by the South African Weather and Disaster Information Service
(SAWDIS) on Wednesday which said that the hot and humid
conditions experienced in the Eastern Cape were in favour for
runaway fires and dangerously high levels of discomfort.
News
RUNNNING LOW... At just under three metres at its deepest point, Settler's Dam is only 6% full. Photo: Peta Daniel
Water is a scarce resource
There are 1.3 billion cubic kilolitres of water on earth. The sea makes up 97% of this and most of it is in the form of ice at the earth’s poles.
Although 3% is fresh water, there is only less than 1% available for the entire world to drink. Desalinating sea water creates problems because
an average litre contains 2.5 teaspoons of salt and large amounts of other compounds and elements.
To use sea water to supply one household with drinkable water a huge amount of coal is needed to create the energy to remove the salt.
This will create 900 teaspoons of salt and other chemicals which will have to be dumped somewhere.
The Kowie Catchment Campaign has some useful tips on sustainable
water practices:
• Harvest rainwater – install tanks to collect rainwater off your
roof.
• Re-use grey water – collect water from outlets from showers,
baths and basins and use it for your garden.
• Install waterless sanitation – flushing toilets are a luxury that
won’t last forever.
• Plant water wise – indigenous plants use less water.
• Fix leaks – a dripping tap can waste more than 1 000 litres
of water a month.
• Flush the toilet only when you need to.
• Use a low flow shower head -- available at most hardware
stores.
• Don’t bath – showers use less water if they last seven minutes
or less.
• Don’t wash non-essential items like cars and driveways.
• Don’t leave taps running, even while brushing your teeth.
• Wash full loads only in your washing machine.
• Report municipal leaks immediately to 046 603 6136.
TRANSPORT OFFICE - GRAHAMSTOWN
VEHICLES FOR SALE
Bantam Bakkie BGC050EC non runner R4000 onco
Mazda Bakkie BKS066EC non runner R5000 onco
Any interested parties to contact the Transport Office at Rhodes
University on 046 6038234.
JEAN RODGERSON
Local multi-award winning estate agent
once again takes it to the MAX
“Above the Crowd”
SHE IS ONE OF ONLY TWO AGENTS IN THE
EASTERN CAPE REGION TO WIN THE
RE/MAX AWARD – CHAIRMAN’S CLUB
Jean received this award at a prestigeous
Awards Breakfast held at the Raddison Hotel, Summerstrand,
Port Elizabeth.
RE/MAX boasts 150 Sales Associates in the Eastern Cape
and the top award afforded to RE/MAX agents was awarded to
Jean Rodgerson of Grahamstown and Kobie Potgieter of Port Elizabeth.
This award is based on total commission
earned in one Calendar Year by a Manager / Broker Owner / Sales
Associate.
WELL DONE JEAN!!
INAUGURAL LECTURE
“Perfecting the Pill”
by
PROFESSOR ROD WALKER
PhD RHODES
in the EDEN GROVE BLUE LECTURE THEATRE
on Wednesday 24 February 2010 at 18:30
AN ACADEMIC PROCESSION WILL BE HELD
All who are interested are invited to attend.
Refreshments will be served after the lecture.
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Welcome Coko,
Casual worker
This weather is causing a
lot of fl u. I am just sitting
in the shade.
Lindeka Tonyelo,
Student
YOUR SAY
How do you keep cool?
Tembi Vena,
Salesman
Outside it’s very hot and
dry but I keep myself cool
by wearing something
cooler. I wish there was
more rain!
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
A heat wave spread across the country this week with Grahamstown reaching up to 43°C on Tuesday. This left most of us feeling
wilted and uncomfortable. Fortunately, cooler weather is expected by this weekend. Grocott’s Mail reporters
Sarah Cohen and Laea Medley asked Grahamstown residents how they coped with the heat this week.
We try and sit where
there is air conditioning
and drink cold drinks.
Lynette Riches,
Manager
It’s too terrible outside
and it is diffi cult to keep
cool. It’s better to stay
indoors.
Stanford Magamo,
Car guard
What can we do? It’s
nature, it affects us all. We
are crying for rain.
Gavin Wheeler,
Policeman
Honestly I don’t know – I
just keep going. In winter
we always ask how to
keep warm. I was so hot
I cut all my hair off last
night.
Peter Cartwright,
Student
I stay inside and shut the
curtains or go for a swim.
Students, get a 20% discount on stationery
for the month of February, spend R100
or more and stand a chance to win
a Verbatim hamper.
Don’t forget to bring your 2010 student card!
Nigel Koert,
Security officer
Actually it’s nice and
warm. I like this weather.
It’s nice and warm – I am
a summer child.
Maria Mpoku,
Street vendor
I just sit under this tree to
try and keep cool. I have
to work, so I deal with it.
Glanville Williams,
Salesman
Personally I am getting
darker because of the
sun. I drink beer to keep
cool!
Gerswin Abrahams,
Retail assistant
I work in an air conditioned
offi ce so I have
nothing to complain
about.
Mcebisi Heleni,
Cashier
It affects me in many
ways. I don’t want to do
any work. I want to sit in
one place and feel like
there is no way around the
heat.
Thozama Ndngwana,
Library assistant
The library is nice and
cool – can’t you feel it?
Outside though is awful.
You can’t do anything
about it.
Gas.Comm
18 African Street
Megan Morris,
Student
I wear very little clothing
to keep cool. I come from
Durban and I just bought
a fan for my room. I prefer
this heat to rain.
Peter Mazwazina,
Soldier
It’s so hot - I go for a swim
to keep cool. It gives me
skin cancer and I am
sweaty and irritable.
Ndlakuse Vuyolwethu,
Unemployed
I drink lots of water and
try to stay at home. I take
an umbrella when I go
out.
Amy Green,
Student
At the moment I have very little
energy. Walking to lectures
is taking it’s toll. I want to lie
around all day. To keep cool
keep some water in the fridge.
George Green,
Detective
I spend time in the
swimming pool and use
an air conditioner or a
fan.
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Disaster hits Shamwari Learners transportation
Sarah Cohen
A
fire and the death of a baby elephant
have left the Shamwari Game Reserve
staff devastated and mourning. “Fifteen
hundred hectares of our property were
destroyed after a fire started in the late afternoon
of 9 February,” said Johan Joubert, manager
of Shamwari.
The fire, which is believed to have started
outside the boundary of the reserve, destroyed
a great deal of vegetation which consists
mostly of grazing and thick forest.
The blaze also damaged the fences surrounding
the property. “We have a lot of firefighting
equipment on the reserve so that
was very helpful,” said Joubert. The Grahamstown
Fire Department reported that the fire
had been started by lightning which could be
seen just outside Grahamstown on Tuesday
afternoon.
The department is urging the public to
be aware of fire hazards exacerbated by the
hot weather. South African Weather Service
spokesperson Garth Sampson said that February
is known to be a hot month across the
Eastern Cape and the discomfort index is
very high. “Grahamstown should have experienced
thunderstorms later in the week, but
the fire risks are still definitely high for the
area,” said Sampson. Mark Ribon, the head of
the Lalibela Group, could not comment at the
time of going to print as he was busy fighting
fires in the surrounding areas.
And on Friday last week Themba, the baby
elephant rescued two years ago by the Mantis
Conservation team at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
and nursed at the Rehabilitation Centre
at Shamwari Game Reserve, died. Themba
was famous across the globe as his rescue
story appeared on Animal Planet, and he was
even more popular for his infamous relationship
with Albert, the sheep.
When the Mantis team rescued Themba, it
required intensive team work among the wildlife
personnel and volunteers to comfort him
through his first few months at Shamwari.
But last week Themba’s keeper noticed that
he was behaving strangely and reported the
behaviour to the resident veterinarian. On
Staff reporter
WiTH the soaring heat of the
summer it is imperative that
one knows how to help the
body cope. Netcare911 paramedics
recently responded to
several calls in which people
were affected by high temperatures
across the province.
Please take note of the
following information:
Heat or sunstroke occurs
when the core temperature
of the body rises above 40°C
and the body’s temperature
regulating mechanisms fail.
This can result in organ failure.
High risk groups for heat
stroke are: people who are
unfit; ingest large amounts of
alcohol; suffer from chronic
diseases; the elderly and very
young children.
Signs and symptoms
are: hot, dry skin; body core
temperature being greater
than 40°C; confusion and/or
disorientation; seizures; fast
heart rate followed by slow
heart rate and rapid, shallow
breathing which will slow
down later. The first thing
one must do is move the person
to a cool place.
Remove excess clothing
and pour tepid (not cold)
water over them, placing ice
bags wrapped in towels under
each armpit, under each
knee and alongside the neck.
it is then safe to call an ambulance
or medical practitioner.
Sunburn is considered a
superficial first degree burn
as it only affects the top layer
of the skin. Characteristically
it is extremely painful and
will usually heal in seven to
10 days with no scarring. Skin
may peel off in the affected
area.
SAD LOSS... Themba the baby elephant
when he arrived at the rehabilitation centre
at Shamwari Game Reserve. Photo: Steven
Lang
examination, Themba showed signs of severe
colic and initial treatment was ineffective.
His condition improved. But later that night,
despite more treatment, Themba went into a
coma and died on Friday morning.
The post mortem showed that his large intestine
was twisted, a condition almost impossible
to fix with surgery because of elephants’
size and anatomy.
Don’t let the heat get you
down – prevent sunstroke
and dehydration
Look out for severe pain,
redness, itchiness and swelling.
Place the affected area
under tepid water and do not
apply ointments of any kind.
if the burn is severe, visit
your local medical practitioner.
Dehydration is defined by
the volume of water removed
from your body being greater
than the volume of water
taken in. Causes include diarrhoea,
vomiting, sweating,
diabetes and burns.
Signs and symptoms are:
thirst; dry mouth; no sweat
(in severe cases); muscle
cramps; nausea and vomiting;
heart palpitations and
light headedness. Call 082 911
if lethargy, vomiting or diarrhoea
occur.
Drink water or in extreme
cases any type of clear fluid.
The standard dehydration
electrolyte formula is:
1 litre water + 8 teaspoon
sugar + 2 teaspoons salt.
For more information
go to the following website:
www.netcare911.co.za.
News
troubles persist
Sarah Cohen
Many Grahamstown parents were left to find
alternative transport for their children to get to
school on Monday. This followed after a stand-off
between Grahamstown taxi operators and Double
Portion, which holds the contract to transport
scholars to school. “There was an upheaval over
a change in the total number of learners on the
scholar transport programme from last year’s
457 to currently 242,” said Mali Mtima, media
liason and public relations officer for the Eastern
Cape Department of Education.
Mtima believes that this change would have
been caused by either Grade 12 learners who
had passed and moved on to varsity, or learners
who decided to relocate to other schools and/or
provinces. Mtima reported that there has been
a “demand” from service providers to up the
limit of learners on the programme, however the
department clearly stated that under no circumstances
would any extra learners be accommodated
due to budgetary constraints.
MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
A. DEBT COLLECTION AND CREDIT CONTROL AGENCY PROPOSAL
Tender No. 02/2010
Makana Municipality hereby invites prospective qualified debt collection agencies to assist the municipality in collecting
revenue on overdue accounts. currently the municpality has over 20 000 accounts that need to be collected for revenue
and that is excluding the Government Department accounts. Prospective service providers will be required to submit
proposals on how they will assist the Municipality in collecting debt, including their debt recovery strategies. Prospective
service providers will also be required to analyse the municipal arrear debt in order to determine the portion of the debt
that might be irrecoverable or untraceable, based on its age, and recommend to Council structures the right to appoint
more than one service provider for this purpose.
B. DATA ANALYSIS/ DATA CLEANSING PROPOSAL (Revenue Enhancement)
Tender No. 03/2010
Makana Municipality hereby invites prospective qualified and experienced service providers to assist the municipality in
the financial data cleansing exercise in pursuit to enhance its revenue. The key objective of the exercise will be to ensure
that all ervens (including vacant land) within the municipal area of jurisdiction are rated (or are in the Valuation Roll),
all other services are levied against ervens that are in the municipal area of jurisdiction, analyse the tariffs structure of
the municipal, conduct gap analysis in the municipality’s Billing system in order to identify weaknesses that must be
addressed, assist the municpality in dealing or strategising around the issue of Water and Electricity Distribution Losses,
develop a sustainable revenue enhancement and debt reduction strategy that will maximise the revenue potential of the
municpality and suggest any system improvements (financial or non- financial systems).
Prospective service providers will be required to submit detailed proposals on how they will assist the Municipality in
achieving the above mentioned objectives. The proposal submitted must clearly outline the methodology, costing structure
and time frames. Council reserves the right to appoint more than one service provider for this purpose. The short
listed service providers may be requested to make a presentation to a committee that will be evaluating proposals submitted.
Proposals submitted will be adjudicated in terms of Council’s Supply Chain Management Policy, as follows: -
Pricing = 45
Experience / Exposure = 45
HDI = 3
Female Ownership = 1
Disability = 1
Locality = 5 (Eastern Cape = 1 and Makana Municipal area = 4) (With proper proofs such as municipal accounts,
Telkom Bill etc.
Original proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked : ‘‘Data Analysis or Cleansing: Call for
Proposal Tender No. 02/2010’’ or ‘‘Debt Collection : Call for proposals Tender No. 03/2010’’, and be placed in the
Tender Box in the Administration Section on or before Friday, 19 February 2010. Late submitted, faxed, falsified and
e-mailed proposals will not be considered or will be disqualified, The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or
any tenders.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :
• Tenders will be adjudicated in terms of the Council’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
• The council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and no reasons for the acceptance or rejection of
any tender will be furnished.
• The Council reserves the right to allocate the contract jointly to one or more service providers.
• Late, telegraphic, e-mail or telefaxed tenders will not be considered.
• Tenderers are to submit CK1 or CK2 document, certified copies of ID documents, HDI status, original SARS tax
Clearance Certificate and a Certificate of Good Standing from their Local Municipality with their tenders in order to
be considered.
• If office space is rented within the Makana Area of jurisdiction, an affidavit from the owner of such property con -
firmng this is to be provided.
For any queries regarding this tender contact Assistant Director: Revenues Collection. Mr L. Sizani at 046 603 6137 during
office hours.
MS N.L BAART
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
NOTICE NO. 07 OF 2010
“The transport system offered has always
had problems which is why I have made alternative
arrangements to transport my child to school
every day – at least she will get their on time,”
said one parent who says she is tired of the situation.
Twelve school routes that were proposed by
the district to be put on the programme were not
included in this year's tendering process.
On Monday Mtima claimed that as far as the
strike was concerned, the situation had stablised
and the service providers resumed their scholar
transport duties once more. Confusion seemed
to be fierce among parents when by the middle
of the week services were clearly not back to normal
despite reports to the contrary. “I still had to
make arrangements for my child to get to school
this morning – the problem should have already
been sorted out by now. It’s Wednesday,” said a
parent whose daughter is a pupil at Good Shepherd
Primary School.
At the time of going to print Border Alliance
Taxi Association spokesperson, Nkosana Khuselo
had not gotten back to Grocott’s Mail.
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
Makana Municipality hereby invites proposals for the following services :-
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6 Editorial
Liberty and Progress
Established 1870
Recalling a miracle
When Nelson Mandela walked out of prison
twenty years ago he not only freed himself, he
also took crucial steps forward in the journey
that would eventually allow the whole nation to walk free.
On that day, which now seems so long ago, many South
Africans were curious and elated to finally see the man
whose very name they had not been able to mention without
fear of reprisal.
There was also a sizeable part of the population who
had a bitter feeling that they had been terribly betrayed.
However, people from both camps shared an underlying
sense of foreboding as they sensed that the war to
eliminate apartheid had not yet ended. A major battle had
been won, but the war would surely continue and no one
was sure how the remainder would pan out. Would it lead
to a worst case scenario ending in a drawn out civil war or,
more optimistically, would long-standing enemies suddenly
make friends and march forward together?
There were times in those early days after the unbanning
of the ANC when this country teetered on the brink
of civil war, and only a miracle could have saved us. Right
wingers crashed a military vehicle into the conference
centre where Codesa negotiations were taking place;
crazy murderers shot Chris Hani; Ciskei strongman Oupa
Gqozo's troops opened fire on an ANC march and the IFP
appeared to be objecting to everything and everybody.
In those darkest days before the morning of democratic
elections, this country needed a miracle more than ever.
We were lucky enough to have at our disposal the very
miracle that we needed. Nelson Mandela had insisted
on his freedom before negotiations could begin. He said,
“Only free men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into
contracts.”
The National Party finally relented and freed the
world’s most revered prisoner. Had he not walked free, it is
doubtful that we would be enjoying the relative peace and
stability that now reigns in this country.
How lucky we were to have the miracle called Nelson
Mandela to guide the people of South Africa through those
tense and dangerous days before our democracy was born.
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Getting the facts
straight
In response to Anne Warring's response
to my article on leadership at
Rhodes. Firstly, there seems to be an
illogical presumption that criticism of
a white landgrabber means support of
a black one. How would the world love
it if scholarships and universities were
established in Mugabe's name if he bequeathed
his bag of booty to a trust?
His version of Zimbabwe is as destestable
as Cecil's Rhodesia. I recommend
Martin Meredith's Diamonds,
Gold, and War as an accessible rebuttal
of all that worn-out Rhodes hagiography.
Secondly, it's lazy to judge Ruth First
by whom she married or not. She was a
formidable activist and intellectual who
was blown to bits for her moral stand
against a hellish world Rhodes was
pivotal in creating. Lastly, characterising
communists as dangerous Stalinists is
as outdated as Marxist rhetoric itself.
Ms Mkhize
When will JZ stop?
Another woman, another child – when
will JZ stop? It seems that the ANC and
Zuma have had to make a shift from
claiming that the president’s private
life is and should be private, to publicly
acknowledging the error of his meandering
ways. A public apology for Zuma’s
extra-marital affair and love child was
issued this weekend.
Zuma’s most recent philandering
has caused concern over the potentially
dire consequences this affair has for
the government’s HIV/Aids policy and
is likely to tarnish our image in the
international community. Assumedly
this should be given a lot of attention,
yet there were many initial ANC shouts
that this is no business of the press or
the public. Obviously the DA was their
usual loudly opposed selves but Zuma’s
infidelity has drawn criticism from Cope
and the Independent Democrats too.
With the largely silent and non-committal
stance of Zuma’s cadres the public
apology has come as a relief, amid some
private pressure for the president to say
he is sorry. This gave Zuma supporters
a chance to say, okay thank you JZ, you
have admitted you were wrong and now
we can sweep this dreadful little affair
under the rug.
How much will the public and JZ’s
crew take? I hear you ask. The acquitted
rape and knowingly having unprotected
sex with an HIV positive woman in 2005
has been largely forgiven and forgotten.
The revealed sex pact that Zuma agreed
to in 2007 demanded that he disclose
all his relationships and children to his
ANC comrades to avoid further embarrassment
to the party. This obviously
was not taken too seriously and has
come back to bite him. This particular
scandal brings into question some highly
pertinent issues. For instance Zuma has
been within the ambit of customary law
to have multiple wives and has therefore
been largely immune to criticism. However
we know with certainty of at least
one child born out of wedlock. Fathering
illegitimate children is not part of South
African traditional Zulu marriages.
He hides behind a custom which he
simultaneously partially disrespects.
This further highlights JZ’s questionable
ethics. Despite being acquitted for
rape and fraud, it is difficult to shake
the notion of smoke signalling fire and
this unpleasant incident only makes the
smoke seem a far more real indicator of
the smouldering embers at the feet of
our president.
Extrapolating from Zuma’s apology
and seemingly the commendations
he has received for this sanctimonious
act together with Trevor Manuel’s
public apology for buying an obscenely
expensive BMW (but still keeping it)
one does wonder is sorry enough? It
brings to mind an unhealthy relationship
where any wrong your partner
does, you are prepared to forgive on
the condition that they say sorry. If an
apology becomes necessary again, do
we continue to accept this at the cost of
our own wellbeing? Is it time to say, like
Helen Zille, that an apology, Mr. Zuma,
is just not enough. Show us that you are
not as abominable as we all think. Oh
and please comment on the Zimbabwean
man’s claim that you’re his papa.
Bradford Keen
Clearing my name
I am writing this letter out of concern about
the rumours being spread by ZCC church
members that I, Msimelelo Stephen,
misused the money of their youth. I was a
committee member of that church. When
they asked why I left, they said I was being
expelled for misusing the church's money.
I appeal to anyone of that church to come
forward and tell me or the media how much
I spent. Why did the church not make
any charge against me? If anyone would
like to know why I left the church they
should come to hear about the rumours
from the horse's mouth. I will not run
away from the truth and I am available
to speak on my own and tell anyone why.
I have got the reasonable statement
which led me to leave them. Please good
people of God don't tell lies to the people
of Grahamstown, it is better not to respond
if you don't know why.
Worried Christian
More thoughts on
KFC
So, we shouldn't object to the KFC sign
because Rob Beer does good works
and donates to charity and always has a
smile for people?
What does this argument mean for
the rule of law in this country? My understanding
is that Mr Beer has openly
and arrogantly flouted local regulations
regarding signage. If I donate to charity,
does this mean that I too can ignore
regulations and even laws? How much
do I have to donate to Gadra to be able to
rob or rape? If I smile and greet people
when I meet them, does this mean I can
build on my neighbour's property line or
erect a wall on the edge of my property
which ignores building regulations to
the extent that it is unsafe? I do hope
the upholders of the ‘Rob Beer is a nice
guy’ argument will refrain from making
any sorts of comments about laws and
regulations being broken by others in
this country from now on or, is it the case
that- in spite of the struggle to rid this
country of inequality- they are still seduced
by the power and prestige bought
by money and believe some people are
above such things?
Logical Thinker
Get over it
I do not understand all this hoo-haa about
the KFC sign in Allen Street. Seriously
now, don't people have more important
things to think about? The Aesthetics
Committee should be discussing ways of
preserving heritage buildings as Ismail
Grocott’s Mail, Friday 12 February 2010
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Mohamed pointed out last Friday. This
hullabaloo about a sign is so dry and flat it
would give the movie Titanic a run for its
money. I think people are jealous because
Beer doesn't give a hoot about what hollier
than thou, hoity-toity forever moaning
people think. I say go for it Beer, it will
be great to bring us the Mc Donald's
franchise as well with big signs and that
colourful clown. The forever moaning
Aesthetics Committee - I'm sure you have
more pressing matters you can ponder
on, leave Rob Beer alone. Form a book
club or something, have tea parties if you
have run out of things to moan about.
Captain DoRego
This is what I really
said
This statement is intended to make corrections
on the article, “Proper training
of municipal officials is essential,
says Makana CFO” which appeared
in Grocott's Mail of Friday 5 February.
Some of the statements that are made
are inaccurate and as such require some
correction.
Paragraph four of the article refers
to me having said that I should be allowed
“to hire a qualified accountant
who is an expert in bank reconciliations”
and I can assure everyone that my point
has been misquoted. Whenever I want to
make an amendment to an organogram,
I'm the one who will prepare the item
and motivate it to the necessary Committees
of Council. The mention that I
made about an accountant was saying
that because of the complex nature of
bank reconciliations in our environment,
coupled by IT Systems deficiencies, it
might take a period of three months or
more for even a highly qualified accountant
to grasp or understand them. The
point that I was trying to emphasise was
to rather promote training and development
of staff in-house in whatever they
do, not only bank reconciliations.
It is also stated that I said “to attain
a clean audit, municipal administrators
and councillors should work together for
compliance reasons”. What I said here
was that we all need to work together so
that we can all understand issues that
are a challenge to the municipality and
jointly think about the possible solutions
together – I never said for the sake of
compliance.
It is also stated that some ugly words
were used as well. I respect my profession
as it has taught me to respect other
professions as well. What I stated referring
to input tax is that the statement
was factually incorrect as it indicates
that we have failed to claim input VAT in
all invoices, instead of about six invoices
that were sampled.
The other things I said to the
reporter – in addressing the situation going
forward – which were omitted in the
article are as follows:
• Prioritise issues that are constantly
being raised by the AG, year-in and yearout,
(eg. bank recons, asset register,
leave records, compliance matters) and
those Section 57 employees responsible
must ensure that these matters are
dealt with and they must indicate all the
necessary resources they will require to
deal with those matters.
• Invest in training and development of
employees.
• An integrated IT system must be relooked
at.
I hope this correction puts my response
into perspective and context into
which they were made.
Jackson Ngcelwane
Chief Financial Officer, Makana
Municipality
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
OPINION/NEWS
Look away – I am breastfeeding!
Sim Kyazze
I
tried but failed to stay away from the breastfeeding
in public debate. First to some partial
disclosure: I am not a completely disinterested
observer, although I will spare you all my reasons.
Needless to say that I was breastfed for a year –
often in public I am now told – and didn’t turn out
too badly. For the record, exclusive breastfeeding
for at least six months is the best start in life a
child can have, according to health practitioners.
Most of the negative, spurious and naughty comments
on the subject are driven by two things:
ignorance and a parochial culture.
It’s only an ignorant person who’d say that
seeing a suckling baby in a public place is disgust-
Trap, neuter and release
Contact us for the best price!
ANNETJIE VAN WYNEGAARD
FEBRUARY marks the height
of kitten season. Litters are
usually born at the beginning
of spring and carry on until
the end of summer.
Spring babies are already
on the move and can in fact
start having babies of their
own when they are only four
months old. During this time
of the year vast numbers of
feral cats and their offspring
run rampant in the streets of
Grahamstown.
The average female cat
can have three to five litters in
one year with up to six kittens
in a litter. This creates a problem,
because feral cats are
prone to a range of diseases,
as well as being exposed to
cruelty and abuse.
ESTATES DIVISION - GRAHAMSTOWN
TENDER FOR PLUMBING CALL-OUTS
Tenders are hereby invited for plumbing call-outs to attend to call-outs at any of the premises at
Rhodes University for any plumbing or water issues that our staff are unable to attend to, or that
are beyond our capacity, be it during or after work hours.
(Contract period 1 March 2010 to 28 February 2011).
The hourly rates should be set as such:
Lorna Grant and Natalia
Kavalenia are two local Grahamstown
women who have
taken it upon themselves to
capture feral cats and take
them to a veterinarian where
they are deloused, de-wormed
and sterilised before they are
released. Their motto is trap,
neuter, release.
Sometimes they find
homes for the feral cats, but
most of the time the cats are
returned to their environment
where Grant and Kavalenia
try to care for them with the
small donations they receive.
The SPCA has agreed
to sponsor free vaccinations
for the cats that they take to
them. Three cats recently received
a home on a farm in
Salem where they catch rats
and receive food and love
ing. Disgusting, relative to what? How often do we
refer to fashion-deprived people whose threads
should never leave their bedrooms as disgusting?
How often is the questionable activity at New
Street’s night-spots labelled disgusting? When did
nourishing a baby whose only crime is crying from
hunger become ‘disgusting’?
Here’s a sample of the various dictionary entries
of the noun, its synonyms and adjectival derivatives:
a strong revulsion or profound indignation;
highly offensive; arousing aversion; distasteful language;
a loathsome disease; revolting; nasty; stinking;
vulgar; vile; distasteful; repellent; obnoxious;
objectionable; nauseating; odious; hateful; repugnant;
loathsome; abominable; nauseous, grotty;
detestable and yucky. Now, feel free to compare
breastfeeding to any of the above and see how
mean-spirited you sound- even to yourself.
Women breastfeed in public because they
have children and simultaneously have to in public
spaces. They are teachers, market vendors, bank
tellers, magistrates and judges, clerks, professors,
Week days: Monday - Friday 07h00 to 17h30 Rate per hour
Week days: Monday - Friday 17h30 to 07h00 Rate per hour
Weekends: Saturday & Sunday All hours Rate per hour
Public Holidays All hours Rate per hour
Christmas shutdown period –
Approximate dates 22 December
to 5 January
All hours Rate per hour
from their new family. Grant
has been saving feral cats for
30 years.
A neutered cat’s life is his
or her own with no future generations
to take care of.
“The reward is knowing
that you ended the suffering
for one particular cat,” she
says. She stopped capturing
cats for a while because of her
health but started again when
she met Kavalenia.
Kavalenia’s involvement
with feral cats began in October
last year when she had an
epiphany during lunch at a local
restaurant. She saw a tiny,
caramel ginger kitten with
piercing green eyes that was
feral, and for weeks she could
not stop thinking about him.
She couldn’t rescue him because
of her small flat and he
Kindly do not submit tenders if you are unable to cope with large diameter water pipe burst,
large diameter sewer pipes blockages, and if you are unable to attend during the required periods
as above.
Tenders in sealed envelopes endorsed Tender : Plumbing call-outs must be deposited in the
tender box or received at the Estates Division Headquarters, 35 South Street, Grahamstown
by 12 noon on Friday 26 February 2010.
The University reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender and no reasons for the
acceptance or rejection of any tender will be furnished. Late, telegraphic telefaxed, or e-mailed
tenders will not be considered.
or hall wardens at Rhodes. For the uninitiated, a
baby requires feeding at least once every two
hours. That’s a minimum of four times during the
typical 8 to 5 job. You really expect mama to hop
onto a taxi or drive home every two hours to breastfeed
just to spare you the spectacle? The cheek!
More philosophically, today’s technologymediated
culture has unfortunately stripped the
breast of most of its innocence.
It has become so overly sexualised that the
generally shallow Dr 90210, 50 Cent’s videos or
every second romantic comedy where she undresses
for her Prince Charming make sure they
feature.
Subsequently, there are many who struggle
to picture the breast as baby food. There are indeed
some women who’ve joined the debate on
the wrong side are who equally enthralled by the
aesthetic appeal of a perky pair. Hear this all: no
matter how much you adore them, breasts primarily
exist to nurture young ones. Even wild animals
have them. It’s not a crime if one chooses not to
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disappeared. But the incident
made her sit up and notice
whole colonies of feral cats all
around Grahamstown.
Grant does the advertising
and administration work,
and Kavalenia goes out to
different sites, sets traps and
transports the cats to the vet.
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blind eye to suffering in general,
not just to the suffering
of animals. She says there are
so many organisations “We lead and others follow” looking
after the needs of humans
but animals need friends too.
• To find out more about
the Feral Cat Project go to
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“We EXPRESSION lead and others follow OF INTEREST FOR THE HARVESTING OF
GRASS FOR SILAGE ON MUNICIPAL COMMONAGE
OPTION 3 - R204.95 (incl vat) & less 15%
discount
suckle a child. But if one does (and often even if
one doesn’t), the breasts tend to lose the fi ght
against gravity and er…
The point is we have a choice to look at
breasts as models for Wonderbra by Victoria’s
Secret, or as Fruit & Veg City or Pick n Pay. That
choice infl uences our response.
Moreover, if people really care beyond the incessant
need to be seen and heard, they should
at least campaign for dedicated space within
every public area where women can breastfeed
with some privacy. If we insist on disabled parking
spots, wheelchair access and rest-rooms for the
minority handicapped, surely we can insist for the
numerous mothers.
If you’re so disgusted by a breast in the mouth
of a child at Standard Bank, sign a petition.
Or keep your dirty thoughts to yourself.
Sim Kyazze is a lecturer at Rhodes University‘s
School of Journalism and Media Studies
thornwood
Bakkie load
Report back for the Week…
Business Break-ins: 1
House Break-ins: 3
Attempted Break-ins:2
Attempted Theft: 1
Disturbances: 1
Arrests: 4
Crime Tip
Do not leave valuable items close
to open windows or doors. This
only draws attraction to your
property.
MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
DELIVERED
@ R250
: 074 112 0116
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The Makana Municipality invites interested parties to make a submission for harvesting of grass for
silage on the Grahamstown Southern and Western Commonage. Prospective interested parties will
be required have there own harvesting machinery and their offer will be based on a price per bale
harvested.
Council cannot guarantee any given amount of silage and the supply thereof will be solely based on
what is available.
The duration of the Agreement would be up until the commencement of the growing season being
30 September 2010
Further details concerning the Expression of Interest can be referred to the Assistant Director: Parks
and Recreation on (046) – 603 6093 or by email: kgb@makana.gov.za.
The offices of his department are to be found off Grey Street between the Makana Resort and
Mountain Drive
Submissions must be placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Harvesting of grass on
Municipal Commonage, and placed in the tender box in the Administration Section of the Corporate
Services Directorate, City Hall, Grahamstown or be posted to reach the Municipal Manager, P.O.
Box 176, Grahamstown, 6140 by no later than 12:00 on Friday the 26th of February 2010. The
successful applicant will be notified of Councils decision within two weeks of the submission date,
namely Friday 26th February 2010
N.BAART
MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NUMBER: 08 of February 2010
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5.30pm Siswati/Ndebele
News Headlines, 6pm Bold,
6.30pm Jam Alley, 8pm
Generations, 9pm Live,
10pm The Specialist.
7am YO.TV, 10:00am
Generations Omnibus,
12.30pm Imizwilili, 1.30pm
Countdown 2010, 2pm
World of Sports, 2:00pm
World of Sport, 3pm Laduma,
6pm Selimathunzi,
6.30pm Friends Like These,
7.30pm Xhosa News, 8pm
Laduma, 10.15am Love
Don't Cost A Thing.
7am The Justice Gang, 8am
Courage the Cowardly Dog,
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Weekend Live, 8.30am
Take A Biscuit, 11am Living
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6.30pm Smallville, 8pm
Supersterre, 9pm Lotto
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12pm Simcha, 12.30pm
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Generations, 11.30am
Isidingo, 12.10pm 3Talk
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3pm All My Children,
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Casanova, 9.30pm Man,
10pm Gotta Give.
6.30am Knock Knock, 7am
Which Way!, 10.10am House
& Home, 10.40am The Power
Within, 11.30am Top Travel,
12pm Bold And The Beautiful,
2pm Jamie at Home,
2.30pm Oprah, 3.30pm Om
Shanti Om, 6pm The Script,
6.30pm When Truth Hurts,
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9.40pm 8 Of Diamonds.
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1.30pm Car Quest, 2pm
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Review
ENTERTAINMENT
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Beautiful and mysterious
ANNETJIE VAN WYNEGAARD
I die, what a beautiful death; to die in the exercise of
my passion.” A visit to the dentist leads a handsome
“If
young Frenchman to discover his destiny as a high
wirewalker in Paris in the early 70s. As Philippe Petit sits in
the dark waiting room he pages through a magazine, only to
find a picture of plans for the building of the World Trade Centre
in New York. His toothache forgotten, he sees something
absolutely beautiful in the Twin Towers, and he rips out the
pages and flees the scene.
A few years later, on 7 August 1974, Petit spends 45 minutes
on a high wire spanned between the two towers, dancing
and taunting the flabbergasted police whose guns and
threats don’t apply to the magical world he has created for
himself. The film Man on Wire is based on Petit’s book To
reach the clouds which was recently renamed to be the same
as the film. The title is derived from the police charge sheet
in which Petit was charged with trespassing and disorderly
conduct. His penalty was compulsory community service in
the form of public entertainment.
After his arrest Petit is sent to a psychiatric ward for observation
to find out why he did what he did, and the media’s
most pressing question was also a very practical why. Petit
expresses his incredulity at the American media, because
something as beautiful and mysterious surely needs no motivation
or explanation.
The film is devastatingly beautiful. The documentary
style of presentation engages the viewer on a level that is
close to participatory. The cinematography is done by Igor
Marinkovic, a Yugoslav artist who graduated from the Belgrade
Academy of Fine Arts under the leadership of Yugoslav
painter Stoyan Celic in 1984.
The use of archival footage, such as yellowed photographs
and amateur films, in conjunction with stylised dramatisation
and modern day interviewing techniques creates a juxtapo-
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sition that illustrates the pure impossibility of the mission
and the sheer otherworldliness of Petit’s accomplishments.
It varies between being a documentary, an art film, a high
intensity heist movie reminiscent of the cops and robbers era
(incidentally the movies Petit watches as he prepares for his
high wire walk), but it is also a love story between Petit and
Annie Allix, and how she encourages him and fears for his life
during their brief, poignant affair.
More than anything this is a film about a man who, with
the help of his friends, transcends the boundaries of nature
and society through his belief that “life should be lived on the
edge of life”.
Man on Wire is directed by James Marsh with English
and French with English subtitles. It is available on DVD.
8am African News, 11am
WWE, 12.30pm Judge Judy,
1pm News Day, 1.30pm
WWE Smackdown, 2.30pm
Particle Freeway, 3.55pm
Frenzy, 5.10pm Young And
Restless, 6.30pm Rhythm
City, 7pm News, 7.30pm
Style By Jury, 8pm The Delta
Force II, 10pm e News,
10.10pm Art Heist.
07:05am Bump, 9.30am
Rhythm City, 9.05am Sistahood,
12.30pm e-Shibobo,
1pm Forgive And Forget,
4pm WWE Vintage, 5pm
ECW, 6pm e News, 6.05pm
Ripley's Believe It Or Not,
7pm eNews, 7.30pm The
Showbiz Report, 8pm Dick
& Jane, 10.50pm Ladies &
Gentlemen.
8.30am Spirit of Praise,
10am Shiz Niz, 12.35am
UEFA Magazine, 1.10pm
Holes, 3.50pm Informercials,
4pm The Biggest
Loser UK, 5pm WWE Raw,
6pm AXN - TV, 6.30pm
Medical Detectives, 7pm
eNews, 7.30pm My Name Is
Earl, 8pm Titanic, 11.45pm
Meet John Doe.
6am Sunrise, 10am 3rd
Degree, 10.30am Sunset
Beach, 12.30pm Judge
Judy, 1pm News Day,
1.30pm WWE, 2.30pm
Bump, 6pm e News,
6.30pm Rhythm City,
7.30pm Scandal!, 8pm
WWE Superstars.
5am Sports Bulletin, 8am
Boots &amp, 10am Binnelanders,
10.30am EGOLI,
11am Bedtime Stories,
2.30pm Hi-5, 3.30pm Hairy
Scary, 4.30pm Dex Hamilton,
5pm All Access, 6pm Binnelanders,
6.30pm EGOLI, 7pm
Dance Your Ass, 8pm Lie 2
Me, 9pm End Of Line, 11pm
Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
7am Barney & Friends,
7.30am Guess With Jess,
8am K-TV, 8.50am Postman
Pat, 9.30am Wild Life, 10am
Chaotic M'Arrillian, 11am Australian
Open, 11.45am Urban
Rage, 2pm Winter Olympics
Moments, 5pm The Perfect
Holiday, 7pm Vodacom Rugby,
9.55pm Bruce Almighty,
11.35pm Enchanted.
7am Barney & Friends,
7.30am Guess With Jess,
8am Horseland, 10am Surf's
Up, 12am Royal Pains, 1am
CSI: Miami, 2pm Brothers &
Sisters, 3.00pm The Mentalist,
4pm Hitched Or Ditched,
5pm American Idol, 7pm
Carte Blanche, 8.05pm Body
Of Lies, 9.45pm Saving Grace,
10.40pm 27 Dresses.
10am Binelanders, 11am Into
The Storm, 2pm The Mr. Men
Show, 3pm Bakugan Battle,
4.30pm Chaotic M'Arrillian,
5pm Merlin, 6pm Binnelanders,
6.30pm EGOLI, 7pm My
Name Is Earl, 7.30pm HawthoRNe,
8.30pm Come To
Town, 8.30pm Globe Awards.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
IT’S GREAT... The Dean of Students (DoS) Anti-alcohol Abuse Week events promise to be full
of fun and provide entertainment for all with Viv's Variety Show, a paintball society event and
Has Rhodes Got Talent? Photo: Supplied
Rockin’ with the Deans
Sarah Cohen
The Dean of students office invites
Rhodes university staff, students and
members of the Grahamstown public
to participate in the third annual Anti-alcohol
Abuse week which will be running from 15 to
20 February.
Although the Dean of students (Dos) Prof
Vivian De Klerk recognises that students
are young adults entitled to make their own
choices about their lifestyle, it is important to
encourage a responsible approach to alcohol
consumption. In the past few years there has
been growing concern about the amounts
of alcohol consumed by Rhodes university
students with concerns including high-risk
drinking, the impact of this drinking on academic
achievement, personal safety, addiction
and attrition.
“In addition, there is growing dissatis-
WHO’S THIS... Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama
Company presents The Adventures of a
Little Nobody. Schools are invited to book
for shows at Rhodes Theatre, from
9pm to 12pm daily. Photo: Paul Greenway
The Adventures of a Little Nobody
Staff reporter
Follow the journey of little Nobody – a
magical creature who has no idea where she
came from or who she might be. Puppets,
masks, and excitement abound in this unusual
show for young children presented by
ubom! eastern Cape Drama Company. will
little Nobody succeed in finding the family
that will make her a somebody? Join this
faction among the local Grahamstown population,
who complain about unacceptable
noise levels and rowdy, drunken behaviour of
students in town,” said the Dos office. De
Klerk and her team will be working with societies
and the student Representative Council
(sRC) to provide events throughout the
week that promise to entertain.
A highlight includes Viv’s Variety Show
where students will get the opportunity to
see the Vice-Chancellor Dr saleem Badat
and all the deans perform. The show will be
held at The 1820 settlers Monument Tickets
on Friday, 19 February and are on sale for R5
in the Dos office in the Main Admin Block.
Performers will include larry strelitz
from the Rhodes school of Journalism and
Media studies, The VC’s ensemble, guitarist
and singer lucy Kruger, the Rhodes Chamber
Choir and the winners of the Has Rhodes
Got Talent? contest.
roller-coaster adventure ride with a weird,
wonderful and sometimes terrifying cast of
creatures to find out. The Adventures of a
Little Nobody is fast-paced and hilarious and
is for young and 'old children' to enjoy!
Catch it at the Rhodes Theatre for school
group bookings from Monday 22 to Friday 26
February. There are only a few shows still
available so to secure your school booking
call ubom! today on 046 603 8771.
EntErtainmEnt
Any Given Saturday
Daniel BranDt
House of Pirates recently launched a new
weekly event called Any Given saturday with the
catchphrase: “it’s time to get legless and leave a
legacy!” Various digs from around Grahamstown
were approached by the Pirates management
and invited to enter their five-man (or women)
team to participate in a drinking competition that
they had organised for the first evening of saturday,
6 February. The competition is also open to
any team of five that arrives.
These competitions consist of the traditional
boat-race where teams consecutively down one
drink each trying to, as a team, finish all their
drinks as fast as possible. There were two such
competitions, one downs as many 340ml fruit
coolers as possible and the other for 500ml of
draught beer. Pirates managers acted as referees
and timekeepers to ensure that no cheating occurred.
Pirates have put up record boards in the bar
to keep track of which teams currently hold the
records for the fastest times and last saturday’s
times have recently been posted on Facebook
with the fastest time for the fruit cooler being
14.82 seconds and the fastest for draught beer being
26.51 seconds.
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DRINK UP... One of the record boards up
at Pirates Pizza recording the current top
teams for the weekly – Any Given Saturday
drinking competitions. Photo: Daniel Brandt
Breakdancing face-off tonight
StaCy MorelanD
If you don’t know what a monkey flair or a
broken banana is come to the Recreation Hall
on Albany Road today to see these and other
gravity-defying breakdancing feats. In this Valentine’s
Battle, a local breakdancing crew the
Bionic Breakers will compete against other local
groups as they show off their breakdancing and
krumping skills.
Founded by learners form Mary Waters High
School the Bionic Breakers have been gaining
recognition since they became Border champions
in 2007. They were placed eighth in the
Hip-Hop Indaba held in Cape Town in 2008 and
in 2009 performed with Grahamstown Pantsula
Jive on the Fringe programme at the National
Arts Festival.
Together with Pantsula Jive the Bionic
Breakers created Revel 8. This dance drama
tells the story of a young man struggling with the
temptations of drugs and alcohol after leaving
his home in a rural area. While breakdancing is
generally associated with guns, drugs and money
the experience of the Bionic Breakers tells a
different story.
Rhodes student Lauren Kent is a student at
the Bionic Breakers' dance academy which they
BREAK IT DOWN...
Members of the
Bionic Breakers
dance crew practise
a complicated
set of moves in
preparation for tonight’s
show. Photo:
Stacy Moreland
founded in September last year. She is learning
to dance while the crew helps her with her fieldwork
for her Honours degree in Anthropology.
“The music industry has perverted what hiphop
is really about,” she says, “it’s a non-violent
way to express your frustrations. A crew is like a
family, it’s a positive thing.” Kent is exploring the
interaction between dancers and their space
and how life in Hoegenoeg and Extension 9 influences
the way these dancers express themselves
and how they influence others.
Breakdancing emerged in Harlem, New York
in the 70s. Frustrated by poverty and segregation,
youth turned empty parking lots and street
corners into venues to express themselves. It
borrows from a variety of dance and storytelling
styles transferred by the slave trade from West
Africa and the Carribean. It draws particularly
from capoeira, another popular dance form born
in Angola which was transformed into a martial
art form by slaves in South America.
Currently the Bionic Breakers are preparing
for the Battle of the Year. After qualifying nationally
South African entrants have the opportunity
to compete for the international title in France.
Meanwhile the crew continues to perform locally
to fund their travels. The Valentine’s Battle
starts at 7pm and is expected to run until late.

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TO GET YOUR TEETH INTO... Musician Lucy Kruger and Jiggered team member, Alice Mc-
Clure take a bite out of the latest copy. Photo: Deva Lee
Get Jiggered and be inspired
dAniellA Potter
ON Saturday night a bubbly crowd of about
300 people filled Slipstream Sports Bar. A table
laden with alcohol beverages lay next to piles
of the first two issues of Jiggered magazine. So
if you buy the current edition for half price you
get the first issue and a free shot.
“The party was held in collaboration between
Jiggered magazine, Live Music Society,
and Masuncedane Soup Kitchens Society,”
said Deva Lee, one of the Jiggered editors. The
Live Music Society provided a great range in
music from various Eastern Cape bands inside
while Jiggered populated the upstairs outdoor
area. The magazine hosted the party to introduce
new Rhodes students and Grahamstown
community members to the publication. “The
party definitely gave us presence and we sold
60 copies of our publication,” Lee said.
Jiggered is an arts and literary magazine
which was launched in May 2009. The magazine
collaborators felt that they were fulfilling
a gap in the media market by creating a magazine
that provides a platform for artists which
other local publications do not offer. “It really
is a unique magazine in that it allows contributors
to experiment with graphics, photography,
fine art, journalism and most uniquely, fiction,”
Lee said. One of the three editors, Ella
Johnson said: “There is such an artistic vibe
at Rhodes but there was no space for people to
put their work out there for others to see and
read.” Jiggered was created to do just that.
The publication got its name from a contemporary
Scottish novel. “Being jiggered
means that slightly broken ecstatic feeling
that people get when they are on the breaking
point of producing an incredible piece of work,”
Johnson said.
“The magazine is meant to have social
and political relevance but it is also for people
to publish their private thoughts and experiences,”
Lee added. Jiggered is not affiliated
to Rhodes and contributions from students
and the wider Grahamstown community are
welcomed.
As the excitement of the success of Saturday
night’s event fades, the team of 20 Jiggered
members prepare for issue three of the quarterly
magazine. Contributions can be sent to
jiggeredhouse@gmail.com.
MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
CAPUTURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF STRAY ANIMALS
MAKANA MUNICIPAL AREA - Tender 6/2010
The Makana Municipality invites tenders for the following service, namely:
The Capture, loading and transporting of straying stock within the Makana Municipal Area, to
the Municipal Pound, which is situated on the premises of the SPCA in close proximity to the
Waainek Cemetery.
Prospective Contractors are advised that set tariffs are in place insofar as Impoundment and other
related charges are concerned. A meeting of prospective tenderers will be held at the office of the
Director: Parks and Recreation (details listed below) on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 at 14h00 at
which Council, tariffs will be shared, together with any other matters of clarity.
It should be noted that the successful contractor would be expected to be available on a call basis
and that the service would be applicable to both during and outside normal working hours as well
as over week-ends and on Public Holidays.
Contractors would have to be in possession of vehicles, equipment and labour that would allow
the safe transit of both large and small stock units to the Pound
The Assistant Director: Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for controlling and
overseeing the contracts and any further queries regarding the Service to be tendered for, should
be referred to their offices, situated adjacent to the Caravan Park off Grey Street, or telephonically
at (046) 6036093.
Written application to render this service must be made in writing to the Municipal Manager,
Makana Municipality, P.O.Box 176, Grahamstown, 6140 and must reach the City Hall by 12h00
on 26 February 2010, and should be in a sealed envelope and marked “Impoundment of Stray
Animals”, and placed in the applicable Tender Box.
Please note the following:
• Tenders will be adjudicated in terms of the Council’s Procurement Policy.
• The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and no reasons for the
acceptance or rejection of any tender will be furnished.
• The Council reserves the right to allocate the contract jointly to one or more services providers.
• Late, telegraphic, e-mail or telefaxed tenders will not be considered.
• Tenderers are to submit proof of HDI status, CK 1, original SARS Tax Certificate and a certifi
cate of good standing from their Local Municipality with their tender in order to be considered.
• If Office space is rented within the Makana Area of Jurisdiction, an affidavit from the owner of
such property confirming this is to be provided
N. BAART
MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NUMBER: 09 of February 2010
News
Annetjie vAn WynegAArd
The Black Sash is worried that applicants
who need the child support grant might
not receive it if their children are not attending
school.
“These children have the right to apply for
the grant and to claim the assistance of a social
worker,” says spokesperson Phelisa Nkomo.
According to an amendment that was
passed on 31 December last year, parents of
children between the ages of seven and 18
from disadvantaged households must supply
proof of school attendance when they apply for
a Child Support Grant.
Parents must supply the Director General
of Social Development with a school report
that is signed by the head of the school every
six months.
A spokesperson for the South African Social
Security Agency (Sassa) in the Eastern
RENTAL AGENT
We are looking for a suitable person to fill this
position as soon as possible. The suitable applicant
must
• Have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Be skilled with Word, Excel and Publisher
• Be highly organized in the workplace
• Have your own transport and cellphone
• Have had experience in a similar position
Commencement as soon as possible
Please send your CV to 046 622 9735 (fax) or to
office@sirg.co.za or deliver to shop 20, Pepper
Grove Mall, African Street. (Att: Jillian)
CANDIDATES NOT CONTACTED CAN
ASSUME THEIR APPLICATION WAS
UNSUCCESSFUL
SOTHEBY’S GRAHAMSTOWN
Shop 20, Peppergrove Mall, P O Box 34, Grahamstown 6140
- Tel: 046 636 1388 - Fax: 046 622 9735
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Each office independently owned and operated
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Concerns over new child
support grant regulation
Cape, Luzoko Qina, says there is nothing in
the amendment regulations that speaks to
suspending grants if the child does not attend
school. If the Director General does not receive
a report when it is due a social worker will be
sent to the household to investigate. Sassa is
responsible for the distribution of social grants
in South Africa.
Since January this year the grant has been
extended to children up to the age of 18. Social
Development Minister Edna Molewa says the
extension “signifies government’s commitment
to alleviate the plight of the impoverished
majority of our people, especially children”.
Children who were born on or since 1 October
1994 qualify for the Child Support Grant.
Single parents who earn less than R2 400 a
month and married parents whose joint income
is R4 800 or less a month will receive a
monthly grant of R240 per child.
Rhodes students get The
Carnival behaviour test
dAniellA Potter
ThE annual street party
which used to mark the end of
Orientation Week at Rhodes
University has been shifted
to a different venue and date
to ensure more responsible
drinking.
The move will also ensure
that greater safety precautions
are put in place, says the
president of the Student Representative
Council (SRC),
Eric Ofei. The party’s official
name this year is The Carnival
and takes place on the
Great Field today.
“Rhodes has a bad reputation
for excessive drinking
and unruly behaviour at
Rhodes parties,” says Ofei.
“We have had lots of issues in
the past and the university has
said that it has had enough; if
it was up to them, we would
not hold such parties.” This
follows on a warning from the
university that if unruly behaviour
persists, such parties
will be cancellled.
The SRC says the theme
for this year’s O-week was
“responsible drinking” so
they deemed it best not to end
the week with a street party
with lots of alcohol available.
The SRC also wanted to use
the event to let the first year
students get to know their
fellow students better. “The
event will be held as a test to
assess whether the 2010 student
body can behave,” Ofei
says.
Ofei says the venue
change was inspired primarily
by safety considerations.
“Precautions such as blocking
off the field with barricades
and bouncers while
police can overlook the party
from the Union’s balcony will
be put in place.”
The Great Field is a bigger
venue than the section
of Prince Alfred Street which
was used before and the university
can gauge more accurately
how many people
are entering and leaving
the party.
The main reason for the
necessity of safety regulations
is to guard against unruly
behaviour which may occur
when students are under the
influence of alcohol. “The majority
of students do drink responsibly
but it is the few students
who don’t that become
unruly and unfortunately the
majority does not stop them,”
Ofei says.
In the past there have
been incidents which have
made the university sceptical
of holding such parties. Ofei
remembered a party on the
Great Field which took place
to end the Intervarsity tournament
last year.
“This event saw the worst
student behaviour with students
beating security guards
and security guards being too
rough with disorderly students,”
Ofei says.
This year an entrance fee
will be charged as the SRC
has struggled to get the Carnival
sponsored due to what
Ofei calls the credit crunch.
“Another reason that we had
to charge an entrance fee
is that previous SRCs have
had a budget to spend on the
event” but this year’s SRC
didn’t receive a budget for the
party. Pre-sold tickets cost
R10 and tickets will be sold for
R20 at the entrance.
Measures have been put
in place for those students
who cannot afford tickets.
“We have identified students
who need financial aid and we
have made plans to provide
those students with free tickets,”
Ofei says.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
SMOKED OUT... Palls of smoke hovered above town after lightening strikes caused several
fires on Wednesday. Photo: Steven Penney
Grahamstown ablaze
Lynn Berggren
Grahamstown not only experienced
intense heat over the past week but
also raging fires. According to William
Welkom, assistant director at the Grahamstown
Fire Department, the first fire started in
Worcester Street at around 11.30 am.
An hour later the fire department managed
to extinguish the flames. The second
fire also occurred in Worcester Street, closer
to Rhodes campus. The fire was reported as
having broken out just before 3pm and three
hours later it was extinguished. Welkom says
that “fortunately there was very little damage
to property”.
Welkom explained that fire season usually
starts in June and ends in October, but with the
recent unexpected rise in temperatures, runaway
fires are to be expected.
Members of the community are encouraged
not to throw away empty glass bottles or
cigarette butts in potentially flammable areas
such as fields as these are often the prime
cause of fires.
Swine flu fears ahead of World Cup
Laea MedLey
SWine flu is still a threat
around the world and the
number of cases is expected
to grow in South Africa this
winter. Although the pandemic
has reached its apex
in most parts of the northern
hemisphere, we should be
ready for it this winter when
the World Cup takes place.
in countries that were
hit later than others, such as
South Africa, virus transmission
is still relatively common.
South Africans who are going
to be here for the World Cup
and those who are planning
on travelling this year should
consider getting the latest flu
vaccine.
Dr Pete Vincent of the
netcare Travel Clinics is adamant
that South Africans not
be complacent about the virus.
“We will have a lot of people
visiting the country over
the period of the World Cup.
Therefore, the conditions for
a rapid spread of the virus will
be good,” he said. “The dangers
are real and should not
be underestimated. The n1H1
virus could well make a big
return to South Africa during
our next flu season.”
According to a media
statement released by netcare
Travel Clinics, the
swine flu pandemic has so
far claimed over 14 700 lives
worldwide. The n1H1 vaccination
drive, managed by the
Department of Health, aims
to vaccinate up to a million
people in March this year.
Vaccinations will be available
at your local doctor, as
well as clinics and pharmacies
around the country.
information about the virus
and the vaccine can be found
on the World Health Organisation’s
website at http://www.
who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/.
St Andrew’s College and St Andrew’s Preparatory School in Grahamstown, an
exciting educational environment and school with immense tradition, invites
applications for the post of:
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN/ARTISAN
The successful candidate:
l Must be a qualified Artisan (will be asked to produce certificates)
l must have supervisory skills and will be expected to work hands-on with
the team
l should be able to communicate in English as well as Afrikaans or Xhosa
l must be in possession of a valid drivers licence
l should be computer literate.
MAINTENANCE CARPENTER
The successful candidate:
l Should be a qualified carpenter or have a least 10 years working
experience in the carpentry trade.
l will be required to work as part of the St Andrew’s Maintenance Team
l having experience in another maintenance field will be an advantage.
The posts will commence on 1 May 2010.
Interested persons are required to submit a letter of application together with
a full Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details of at least three
referees to: Jasu Ranchhod, PO Box 182, Grahamstown, 6140
Tel: 046 603 2306 ∙ Fax: 046 603 2381. Email: j.ranchhod@sacschool.com
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3 March 2010
Please note the submission of an application does not automatically qualify for an interview.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the position as soon as possible.
Members of staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.
www. sacschool.com www.saprepschool.com
News
FLAMING... This photograph was taken from Westhill on Wednesday at about 4.15pm. The
flames raging on the hill were between three and five metres high. Photo: Chris Wortley
ESTATES DIVISION - GRAHAMSTOWN
GLAZING AND MIRROR TENDER 2010
Price per unit (some per job, length or square meters, or other per call out etc.
Rand value
PRODUCT Normal Hours After Hours
3mm Clear
4mm Clear
5mm Clear
6mm Clear
6.38mm Safety Glass
4mm Obscure
4mm Mirror
Fitting - Tape and Silicone
Fitting – Screws
Drilling Holes
Screws, Caps and Grommets
Reputty - Lineal meter
Call out - Normal hours
Call out - After hours
Surcharge for multi-level
work (2nd floor and up)
NOTES:
PLEASE EXCLUDE VAT FROM THE TENDER PRICES
Glass rates per square meter and labour.
Prices to allow for annual February cost price increase. Further increases during the year to be
substantiated in writing 30 days before applicable date.
Tenders in sealed envelopes endorsed Tender : Glazing and Mirrors must be deposited in the tender
box or received at the Estates Division Headquarters, 35 South Street, Grahamstown by 12 noon on
Friday 26 February 2010.
The University reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender and no reasons for the
acceptance or rejection of any tender will be furnished. Late, telegraphic, telefaxed, or e-mailed
tenders will not be considered.
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12
WHAT’S ON
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
What to do, Where to go
Don’t forget to send your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer! Let us know by faxing us on
046 622 7282, by dropping it off at 40 High Street or email community@grocotts.co.za. Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before
publication. Also note that the inclusion of Forthcoming Attractions is dependent on space. – Susan Powers
SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY, 13 13 13 FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
DIAZ CROSS BIRD CLUB OUTING
When 6.15am for 6.30am departure
Where Meet at the Albany Museum
What Outing to Lyndale/Hopeleigh Park near Salem. Bring
a hat, binoculars, refreshments. Interested new birders
welcome.
Who Jenna Holmes on 046 622 3000
FARMERS MARKET
When 9am – 1pm
Where Old Gaol, Somerset Street
What Fresh produce, dairy products,
food stalls, pottery, garden and potted
plants, roses, homemade preserves,
crafts and many other stalls. Fabulous
handmade goodies and gift ideas.
Come see, taste and join the festivities!
Who Leigh on 071 242 3050.
QUIET AFTERNOON
When Departing at 1.30pm
Where Mariya uMama we Themba Monastery
What Come together in a place of peace for prayer or quiet
contemplation. R10 donation includes tea and buscuits.
Meet at the Cathedral for lifts.
Who Parish offi ce 046 622 2445
ALBANY HORTICULTURAL AND LILIUM SOCIETY
When 2pm for 2.30pm
Where Main Hall at Settler’s Park Retirement Village,
Alfred Road
What Floral art on the Sunshine Coast. Join the members
of the Port Alfred Floral Art Society for an afternoon of
fl oral art demonstrations. Cost: R15 for tea. Those needing
lifts should meet at the Albany Museum at 1pm with their
contribution towards petrol.
Who Cathy Vorster on 082 569 4804
MARDI GRAS BRING AND SHARE CONCERT
When 6.30pm
Where Cathedral Hall
What The Parish and friends of the Cathedral of St Michael
and St George invite you to bring a plate of nibbles, your
musical instrument, your favourite song, poem or party
piece plus a donation to defray the cost of sending our new
ringing master, Siyabulela Dyasi, on a bellringing course to
England. Drinks will be provided at modest prices. You will
be astonished at the talent, musicality, wit and poetry in our
town.
Who If you can volunteer an item, please advise Wilf at
wilfstout@googlemail.com or 071 254 7081
VALENTINE’S DANCE
Where Two Dogs & Eagle Club, High
Street
What Music will be provided by popular
Grahamstown bands, Elite Sounds and
Crisp. Entry is R30 per single and R50
double.
SUNDAY, 14 FEBRUARY
VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE CATHEDRAL
When 9.30am
What Valentine’s Day is a day of love and romance! We
invite all, young and old, whose weddings were conducted
in the Cathedral, to come join us for this service and
give thanks for years past, for families, for relationships,
for God’s blessings. There will also be an opportunity
for married couples to renew their marriage vows. The
Cathedral has seen some wonderful weddings over the
years, including many in recent times. Come along and
celebrate this great gift on Valentine’s Day!
SUNDAY, 14 FEBRUARY
ST VALENTINE’S DAY VARIETY CONCERT
When 10.30am
Where Kirkby Lawns, Kingswood College
Who Alke Bradfi eld on 046 603 6670 or a.bradfi eld@
kingswoodcollege.com
MONDAY, 15 FEBRUARY
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
When 8pm
Where St George’s Hall, High Street
What All welcome, including beginners.
Who Val Hodgson on 046 622 2308.
TUESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY
HUMANITIES SEMINAR
When 5pm
Where Faculty of Humanities Seminar Room, corner
Somerset and Prince Alfred Street
What “Hoisting the ‘Knowledge Bank’ on Its Own Petard:
The World Bank and the ‘Double Crisis’ of African
Universities” by George Caffentzis.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
When 5pm
Where Christ Church Hall in Speke Street
What Pancakes available for the price of a donation
INTERNATIONAL FILMFEST
When 7pm
Where Eden Grove Red Lecture Theatre, Rhodes University
What Presented by the School of Languages and the
International Offi ce. Persepolis. Directed by Vincent
Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi. (95 min.) Everyone is
welcome to attend and admission is free of charge.
Who http://www.ru.ac.za/fi lmfest
WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR
When 1pm – 2pm
Where The Steve Biko Seminar Room, Sociology
Department
What “Contemporary Left Politics in the Eastern Cape” by
Siv Hesjedal.
Who Kirk Helliker on k.helliker@ru.ac.za
THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY
OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB AGM
When 6.30pm for 7pm
Where The Highlander
What Snacks and tea/coffee will be provided and a cash
bar will be available.
BAROQUE CONCERT
When 7.30pm
Where St Andrew’s Drill Hall,
off Worcester Street
What Two symphonies by
Vivaldi, and concertos by
Handel, Vivaldi and JS Bach. The Rhodes Baroque Ensemble
features soloists Juan Muñoz (violin) and Hilary Paterson
on oboe – A great way to launch the Grahamstown Music
Society year! Tickets for sale at the door.
Forthcoming Forthcoming Forthcoming Attractions
Attractions
Attractions
GRAEME COLLEGE OLD BOYS UNION STEAK
EVENING
When Friday, 19 February at 7pm
Where The Graemian Centre, Graeme College
OLDENBURGIA HIKING
CLUB WEEKEND HIKE
When 20-21 February
What Hike from Cannon Rocks to
Ocean View campsite at Woody Cape,
along untouched Eastern Cape beach.
We sleep in our own tents at this
stunning site (one of the best kept
secrets in Eastern Cape). We will drop
gear off in the morning and drive to
Cannon Rocks from there with some
vehicles. Cost: R85 to camp. Booking
deadline: 18 February
Who Pauline Meyer (hike leader) at
shana@isat.co.za
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SEMINAR
When Wednesday, 24 February at 5pm
Where Faculty of Humanities Seminar Room
What “Telling and Selling on the Indian Ocean Rim”
by Dr Ashraf Jamal.
KINGSWOOD CONCERT BAND FUNDRAISER
When Friday, 5 March at 7pm
Where Foundation Hall, Kingswood College
What Cheese and wine Evening with music by the
Kingswood College concert band. Come and listen to
selectrions from Mamma Mia, Grease, Pirates of the
Caribbean, In the Mood and more! Tickets cost R80 per
person or R640 per table of eight guests. All proceeds in aid
of Grahamstown Hospice
Who Alke Bradfi eld on 046 603 6670 or a.bradfi eld@
kingswoodcollege.com
OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB DAY HIKE
When 7 March at 7.30am
Where Depart from Pick n Pay
What The second day of the Two Rivers Hike at Mosslands.
Price: R20. Fuel: R10 per person. Bring tea time
refreshments and picnic lunch.
Who Este (hike leader) on 072 128 0133 or
e.coetzee@ru.ac.za
CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS
WORKSHOP
When Tuesday, 9 March (parents) at 2.30pm – 6pm
When Wednesday, 10 March (other professionals) at
2.30pm – 6pm
Where Kingswood Junior School
What Presented by Karien Fourie, who is an audiologist and
Sheila White, a speech and language therapist.
Cost: R15 per person (to cover costs of handouts). Light
snacks and coffee/tea will be provided.
Who Karien Fourie at karienfourie@vodamail.co.za for
registration forms by 26 February 2010
MAKANA BRICK 8KM NITE RACE
When Wednesday, 10 March at 5.30pm (entries will be
taken from 4.30pm)
Where The race starts at the Albany Sports Club
What Entry fees will cost R10. There will be many spot
prizes as well as category prizes. Boerewors rolls and other
refreshments will be on sale during and after the race.
Who Andrew Slaughter at g9610620@campus.ru.ac.za
FLORAL DEMONSTRATIONS/FUN AUCTION
When Saturday, 13 March
Where Full Gospel Church, Caldicott Street
What Curry and rice, pancakes, boerewors rolls, CD/DVD
book stall in aid of Settlers Close Cottages
Who Sanette Steyn at collections@whitesides.co.za
OLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB WEEKEND HIKE
When Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 March
Where The Kap River
What Hiking and canoeing
Who Este (hike leader) on 072 128 0133
or e.coetzee@ru.ac.za

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Thought for the week
InterfaIth
Feel like a winner every day
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians
6:10
It’s easy to love life when you are winning and being recognised,
when the company is setting sales records, when the
church is packed, when others are recognising your achievements.
It’s easy to strive for excellence and have passion in
such times. Yet in the years or the seasons of life when there
are no awards, no bonuses, and little tangible success, it is
tempting to allow the warmth of your spiritual passion to drop
below body temperature.
But God calls us to be steadfast in our spiritual passion
every day, even when we feel like losers.
The apostle Paul’s admonition to be strong is followed by
his instruction to put on the whole armour of God. Changing
Paul’s metaphor from a battlefield setting to something closer
to our 21st century living, a loose paraphrase of this would be:
be strong, and put on the uniform of a champion every day!
May you have passion for God’s Kingdom even in days when
you don’t feel like a winner.
BB Zondani dies at age 83
Nompumezo makiNaNa
ThE late Benjamin “Buschie” Zondani was born on 1 December
1926 and grew up in Grahamstown. he attended eNdaleni Secondary
School in KwaZulu-Natal and he went to further his studies
at SultanTechnikon also in KZN. He also worked for Old Mutual in
Pinelands Cape Town before working for the local municipality and
Settlers Hospital as an administrator. He then joined the Institute
for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at Rhodes University as a
researcher working under Dr Nyquist. It was here that he developed
an interest in housing and land issues as he was already politically
active.
During his political career he led the resistance campaign
against the forced removals of the Fingo Village ratepayers and
that of the black people of Grahamstown to Committee’s Drift near
Fort Brown. The forced removals in Grahamstown followed those of
East London and Mdantsane. Because of the role he played during
these turbulent times, BB Zondani Hall was named after him as a
way to reward the freedom fighter for his efforts. Zondani passed
away due to natural causes. He leaves behind his two surving children
Vukile and Vuyokazi as well as many grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held at the Shaw Memorial Methodist
Church in Fingo on Saturday, 13 February from 10am.
Notices
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE at 7.30pm at the Kingswood College Chapel
on Wednesday 17 February. Contact Alke Bradfield on 046 603 6670
or a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com
An Ash Wednesday service will be held on 17 February at the
Cathedral at 10am as part of a Good Shepherd school service. The
preacher will be Rev Noluthando Gixana. At 6pm a Sung Eucharist with
Imposition of Ashes will be held. All are welcome as we begin our journey
through Lent. Preacher: The Dean of Grahamstown, Andrew Hunter.
Commem “afternoon” Picnic-Party on Saturday 13 February at 5pm
(17h00) at the Grahamstown Botanical Gardens (next to the amphitheatre
and clubhouse). All Commem family and friends are invited for fun,
fellowship, food, and fundraising. A Light, early evening picnic meal at
R40p/p will be provided. There will be a poetry reading, St. Valentine
expose’, music, singing and so much more. Bring yourself, family and
friends, your own liquid refreshments. Book your place at the picnic-party,
phone Neil at 073 150 7897or Caryl on 082 658 3932
FARE THEE WELL
BB ZONDANI
Died:
Monday 8 February 2010
(Age 83years)
Funeral:
Saturday
13 February 2010
For further details
please call 046 622 8413
May his soul rest in peace
Lala ngoxolo, ugqatso ulufezile
Obituary
Rev Geoff Probert
Trinity Presbyterian Church
STRUGGLE HERO... The later Benjamin “Buschie” Zondani.
Photo: File photo
Meet the
Grocott's Mail
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40 High Street, Grahamstown -
Tel:046 622 7222 • Fax:046 622 7282
ADVERTISING
SALES
Sivuyile Nelo
Advertising Representative
sivuyile@grocotts.co.za
ABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIP
CENTRE (Kuyasa School Hall)
10.30am morning service
Pastor NC Julius 079 496 4256
APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION OF
SA (cnr Ncame and Makana Way,
Ext 4, white tent next to Telkom
tower)
9am Youth and Sunday School
Services
10am morning service
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
(Blackbeard Street)
10am – erediens, 6nm
aanddiens
Pastoor B Brown 046 622 4963
AGS/ATMEL SHADDAI
(Johnny Burgess Hall, Middle
Terrace Road)
10am Erediens
5pm Aanddiens
Oud Rolen 073 453 9934
Dieken Ronnie 083 610 2926
Evang Edwin 079 306 7577
CATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL
& ST GEORGE (High Street)
7.30am: Holy Eucharist (AAPB)
9.30am: Holy Eucharist (AAPB)
Preacher: Dean Andrew Hunter
5pm: Student Eucharist
Preacher: The Revd Noluthando
Gixana
7pm Student Service
Preacher: The Revd Peter Houston
CHRIST CHURCH (Speke Street)
8.30am Holy Eucharist 2nd,
4th Sundays APB 1989, all other
Sundays BCP1662
CONQUERORS COVENANT
CHURCH (Nombulelo Hall, Joza)
Services every Sunday 10am –
12pm
Nceba Ngeju 073 653 2655
EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY
(12 Paton Place, Vergenoeg)
9am Sunday School, 10.30am
morning service
5.30pm evening service
Rev L Williams 046 622 4388 (H)
FRONTIERS CHURCH
INTERNATIONAL
(Oatlands School Hall, African
Street)
9.30am morning service
Dave Koch 084 470 2095 or
046 636 7815
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD
(11 Caldecott Street)
9am Morning service and
9am Promise land (Sunday
School)
6.30pm evening service
Pastor Neels Prinsloo 046 622
5949
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD
(24 P Street)
10am Kidz Church
11am morning service
Pastor TP Dube Ngcayisa 082 355
8860
GRAHAMSTOWN BAPTIST
CHURCH (Bathurst Street)
9.30am morning worship and
Sunday School Every 1st Sunday
Communion
6.30pm evening service every
3rd Sunday Communion
11.30am Kariega Church 4th
Sunday only
GRAHAMSTOWN CHRISTIAN
CENTRE (Lucas Meyer Ave)
9am Sunday worship
Pastor D Hagemann 046 622
3309
HIS PEOPLE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (VG High Scool hall)
9am Morning services
6.30pm. Evening service
046 622 3426
JABEZ HOUSE ASSEMBLY
(Sun City community creche)
10am morning service
6pm evening Service
Pastor T Smit 079 622 9812
MARIYA uMAMA weTHEMBA
MONASTERY (Highlands Road)
Holy Cross Benedictine Monks
9am Holy Eucharist
046 622 8111
METHODIST CHURCH OF SA
Commem 9am T Scheepers
Wesley 9am A Meyer
Sole Memorial
10am H Janjies
NEDERDUITSE GERE-
FORMEERDE KERK
(38 Market St)
9vm oggenddiens, aand
selgemeentes
Tuesday 6pm stilworddiens
046 622 4598
NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDE
KERK
Every Sunday 9am erediens Port
Alfred 2nd and 4th Sundays
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
CHURCH SERVICES
11am eredienste Cannon Rocks
Prof John Gericke 046 624 9025
PEACE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES
AND PRAISE (Samuel Ntlebi Hall)
9am: Kidz Church
9.30am Intercession
10am: Sunday Service
Pastor PP Pango 082 662 9422
PINKSTER PROTESTANTE KERK
(Brushwood Farm, industrial area,
behind Grahamstown Prison)
9am Sondagskool 10am oggenddiens
7pm aanddiens
Shawn Warren 082 808 6136
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF
FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
622 3382 or 622 3076
RIVER OF LIFE (Assembly of God
cnr Hill and Huntley St)
8.30am MORNING ALIVE
( Worship service & Kidz Church)
10.30am ( Worship service &
Kidz Church) 6.30pm (Dynamic
evening service)
Pastor John & Debbie Sloane 046
622 3626
ROCK OF AGES CHRISTIAN
CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
Duna Library - Joza
10am: Sunday Service
Past FW Arendse 072 118 9049
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCH (next to Pick n Pay)
9.30am Sabbath School
(Saturday)
11am worship service
ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH
9.30 am Sunday service
ST BARNABAS (Alicedale)
10am Xhosa service on the 1st,
2nd and 4th Sunday of each
month and the English service
on the 3rd.
J Olckers 042 231 1159 or Rev
Cynthia Webbstock 046 636 2090
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
(Market Street)
9am Eucharist with hymns
(APB1989)
Fr Eric Kelly 046 622 4552
ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH
(top end of High Street, next to
Railway Station)
9am – Holy Eucharist
ST CYPRIAN’S
(Highlands) 10am every second
Sunday.
Contact R Wilmont 046 622 8841
or Rev Cynthina Webbstock 046
636 2090
ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
CHURCH (Joza)
Mass: 8am
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
(Albany Road)
Sunday Mass 10am
Tuesday service 6pm
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC
CHURCH (47 Hill Street)
8.30am Sunday Mass.
046 622 2808
ST PETER CLAVER’S CATHOLIC
CHURCH (Raglan Road)
11am Mass
ST PETER’S (Sidbury)
10am Every 1st Sunday.
R Hart 042 235 1250 or
Rev Cynthia Webbstock on 046
636 2090
THE APOSTOLIC FAITH
MISSION OF AFRICA
(Z Street, Joza)
10am Sunday School, 11am
Service
Rev KA Ndaleni
THE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCH
IN ZION OF SA
(behind Benjamin Mahlasela
High School)
11am Sunday Service, 6pm
Wednesday service
Archbishop NT Chrisjan
083 363 1073
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER–DAY SAINTS
(6 Bennett Street)
9am Sundays 046 622 5705
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH (Hill Street)
9.30am morning worship and
Sunday School
7pm evening worship
Rev Geoff Probert 046 622 3812
UNION CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH (Albany Road)
9am Sunday School, 10am
morning service
6pm evening service
WAY OF GOD MINISTRIES
(Ext 6, next to Joza Indoor
Sports Centre) 10am Sunday
service 6pm evening service
Apostle PS Ngqezana
084 824 2363

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More about the Child
Support Grant
Staff RepoRteR
The Black Sash urges needy parents of
children born on or after 1 October 1994
to apply for a Child Support Grant before
the school year gets underway in earnest. Until
new regulations came into effect on 1 January
2010, teenagers lost the grant when they
turned 15. The monthly grant of R240 is given
to those who earn less than R2 400 a month as
a single parent or R4 800 a month as a married
couple. Parents and primary caregivers who
receive the grant are automatically exempt
from paying school fees.
Black Sash Advocacy Programme Manager
Phelisa Nkomo says, “We are delighted with
the phased extension of the grant to 18 years
as it means that children born at the dawn of
our democracy in 1994 will continue to receive
the social protection they were promised in the
Constitution.”
But Nkomo warns that some vulnerable
youngsters who are now eligible may have
fallen off the South African Social Security
Agency’s (Sassa) computer system when they
turned 15 last year. “We call on parents of these
children to reapply as soon as possible,” she
said.
You do not need to have an ID book or birth
certificate for the child in order to apply for the
grant, as long as you can provide an affidavit
by a reputable person (such as a school prin-
cipal) who knows you. Children who are heading
households can also apply for the grant if
they are over 16 yaers old and are looking after
younger siblings. Under the new regulations
applicants also should provide their most recent
school report.
Nkomo says the Black Sash is concerned
that there may be new applicants who are in
need of the grant but whose children are not attending
school. “These children have the right
to apply for the grant and to claim the assistance
of a social worker.”
The Black Sash would also like to remind
parents at this time that if their school has
been officially declared a no fee school, they
don’t have to pay any school fees, including activity
or extra mural fees.
While all other government schools are
fee-charging schools, parents are not legally
obliged to pay fees if they don’t earn enough
money. You can apply for school fee exemptions
if your family is in need, but the state does
not reimburse the school for this lost income.
Also, you can’t be charged a registration fee,
administration fee or be asked to pay fees up
front at any government school.
The Black Sash appeals to anyone who is
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Die Black Sash moedig ouers van kinders wat
op of na 1 Oktober 1994 gebore is aan om aansoek
te doen vir die Kinderonderhoudstoelaag
voor die nuwe skooljaar teen volle vaart toeneem.
Voor die nuwe regulasies van 1 Januarie
2010 het kinders met hul vyftiende verjaarsdag
die toelaag ontbeur. ’n Maandlikse toelaag
van R240 word voorsien aan enkelouers wat
minder as R2 400 per maand verdien, of aan
getroude ouers as hul gesamentlike inkomste
minder as R4 800 beloop. Ouers en voogde wat
die toelaag namens hul kinders ontvang, verkry
ook kwytskelding van skoolfondse.
Die Black Sash Veldtogbestuurder Phelisa
Nkomo sê hulle is verheug dat die toelaag nou
beskikbaar is aan kinders tot op die ouderdom
van 18 jaar, want dit beteken dat kinders wat
saam met ons demokrasie gebore is sosiale
beskerming sal ontvang soos deur die Konstitusie
beloof.
Nkomo waarsku egter dat kinders wat verlede
jaar 18 geword het van die Suid-Afrikaanse
Agentskap vir Bestaansbeveiliging (Sassa)
se databasis af sal verdwyn het en sy moedig
ouers aan om so spoedig moontlik weer aansoek
te doen vir die toelaag.
Om aansoek te doen hiervoor word ’n
beëdigde verklaring van iemand betroubaar
wat die kind ken, soos byvoorbeeld ’n skoolhoof,
benodig, in die afwesigheid van ’n identiteitsdokument
of ’n geboortesertifikaat. Kinders wat
Okuthe vetshe ngendodla yabantwana
IBlack Sash icela bonke abazali abahlelelekileyo
abanabantwana abazalwe emva kosuku
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semali yendodla kungekafi iinyanga ezininzi.
Kwixesha elidlulileyo abantwana abafumana
indodla bebefudula bayeke bakufika kwiminyaka
elishumi elinesihlanu (15). Imali yendodla
yabantwana engamakhulu amabini anamashumi
amane (R240) ifunyanwa ngabo barhola
imali engaphantsi kwamawaka amabini anamakhulu
amane (R2 400) ngenyanga xa umzali
emnye okanye amawaka amane anamakhulu
asibhozo (R4 800) xa abazali betshatile. Abazali
nabantu bagcina abantwana abafumana indodla
abazihlawuli imali zesikolo.
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uPhelisa Nkomo uthi, “Sichulumancile
ngokonyuswa kwemali yendodla ukuyokut-
DEDICATED... Grade 10 learner
Lutho Gqirana (standing) from
Nombulelo High School explains to
his classmates why he has decided
to join the Upstart programme for
the second year in a row. Upstart is
a community newspaper written for
youth by learners in Grades 8, 9 and
10 from 13 schools in Grahamstown.
Photo: Nikki Brand
sho kwimnyaka elishumi elinesibhozo kuba
ithetha ukuba abantwana abazalwe ngonyaka
wenkululeko u1994 bazakuqhubeka befumana
ukhuselo-ntlalo abaluthenjiswa ngumgaqo
siseko”.
UNkomo ulumkise wathi abanye abantwana
abahlelelekileyo nabafanele ukuba bafumana
indodla basuswa kwiincwadi zase South
African Social Security Agency (Sassa) emva
kokuba befike kwiminyaka elishumi elinesihlanu.
“Simema abazali babantwana ukuba baphinde
babhalise kuselithuba,” utshilo.
Akunyanzelekanga ukuba nesazisi okanye
icwecwe lokuzalwa lomntwana ukuze ukwazi
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isiqinisekiso esisuka kwinqununu yesikolo
ekwaziyo. Abantwana abakhokela amakhaya
bangakwazi nabo ukubhalisela indodla ukuba
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iimali ezifunwayo.
Nokuba ezinye izikolo zika rhulumente
die ouers se rol in die huis noodgedwonge
aanneem en na hul jonger familielede moet
omsien kan ook aansoek doen om die toelaag
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volstaan dat leerders se jongste skoolrapport
getoon moet word tydens die aansoek.
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is dat daar dalk nuwe kandidate mag wees wie
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reg om aansoek te doen vir die toelaag en om
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aktiwiteite. Verder word ouers geensins
deur die wet verplig om skoolfondse te betaal
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verlies van inkomste nie.
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van skoolgooie te maak nie.
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6 VALENTINES DAY
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010 Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
VALENTINES DAY 17
Happy Valentines Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, my beloved
To J - in the supermarket
A poem for St Valentine’s Day
Ah strange, strange, distant and beautiful woman, woman,
pushing a trolley down an avenue of tins,
a child in tow, a shopping list in hand,
how much I adore the curve of your waist,
the sway of your body, the pause, the turn
and reed-quick bending to one side of you.
Let me pile your trolley with new-baked rolls
and fi ll your arms with artichokes and wine.
Let me explain that thinking you elsewhere
but fi nding you here has torn the membrane
that custom and routine thickens in my eyes.
And through the fi ssure bursts, as at the fi rst,
the whole breathing, talking, hurrying, laughing,
warm-lipped, soft-hipped, red-scarfed woman of you.
(c) Chris Mann 2010 VIVACIOUS VINCA... Fire the fl ames of passion this February
with a blaze of pinks and red from this month’s most fl amboyant
bedding plant, vinca. With its shiny green leaves and
generous fl owers in shades of red, coral, apricot, and peach
and splashes of white, this annual is sure to liven up any garden.
Use vinca as a border, to weave colour through a bed,
or to put on a show in container gardens. It has beautiful
leaves too and when not in bloom, offers a neat, green edge
to beds and paths. Bright fl owers and glossy leaves make
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Balloon competition on Saturday &
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vinca indispensable for season-long interest in your garden.
Add practically no maintenance to these colourful, drought
tolerant plants and you have a winning combination. Native
to Madagascar, vinca acts as a splendid annual in all regions
of the country. Supplied by the Bedding Plant Growers Association.
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Get close with confidence on Valentine’s Day
CATHY WILLIAMS
Flowers, chocolates and a romantic
dinner just won’t crack it on Valentine’s
Day if you have bad breath!
According to a consumer survey, three
out of four South Africans think that bad
breath is the worst thing a date or partner
could have – worse than dirty nails,
stained teeth or bad skin.
Oral hygienist Vicky Gowar from
Port Elizabeth says that halitosis or bad
breath is of concern to most people.
“About 90% of people worry they have bad
breath at some point, but most are too
embarrassed to seek professional advice
or ask a friend. They may use mints or
breath fresheners, but these can simply
mask the odour rather than getting to the
cause of the problem.”
Gowar says that taking proper care of
teeth and gums is the best way to prevent
bad breath.
Dr Mel Rosenberg, a microbiology
professor at the University of Tel Aviv, is
the world expert on oral malodour, having
worked on the diagnosis and treatment
of the condition for over 20 years.
Rosenberg says that about 85% of bad
Gifts that are available at Cardies this Valentine’s Day.
Photo: Stephen Penney
Grocott’s Mail
Management and Staff
wish all our readers a
very happy
Valentine’s Day.
Thank you for your support.
breath originates in the mouth, most of
it caused by poor oral hygiene and gum
disease.
“In about seven out of ten cases halitosis
is caused by bacteria in the mouth
breaking down postnasal drip, food debris
and cells and releasing smelly sulphurous
compounds.” He recommends daily
flossing, cleaning the tongue, brushing
the teeth twice a day and gargling with
an alcohol-free mouthwash. Saliva is nature’s
way of washing away bacteria in
the mouth.
Because alcohol dries out the mouth,
products that contain alcohol can exacerbate
a bad breath problem, as can certain
foods and smoking. That glass of wine
during your Valentine’s dinner may not
be such a good idea after all!
The Dentyl pH Fresh Breath Survey
results support the suggestion that inadequate
oral care is at the root of the malodorous
problem for most South Africans.
Although over 90% of survey respondents
said they brushed their teeth once a day,
more than a third admitted to never having
flossed their teeth and having used
mouthwash. “There are no studies to
show that regular mints have any effect
a few minutes beyond the time you suck
them,” says Dr Rosenberg. “Yet more
South Africans (40%) will suck a mint to
keep their breath fresh rather than using
a mouthwash that has been clinically
proven to combat bad breath.”
So how will you know if you have bad
breath? The chances are you won’t and
your loved ones are unlikely to tell you-
two-thirds of respondents would not tell a
friend and almost a third would not mention
it their own spouse.
Rosenberg says in his experience
many people are unnecessarily concerned
they have a problem, whereas
others with halitosis are completely
unaware of it. He advises asking a close
friend of family member for their opinion.
Alternatively try licking the wrist, allowing
the saliva to dry and then giving
it a good sniff, or pull a piece of dental
floss between the back molars and then
smell it. The online Kiss-o-Meter quiz on
www.freshbreath.co.za can also give an
indication.
For professional advice consult your
dentist or oral hygienist. For more information
on bad breath and oral care visit
www.freshbreath.co.za.
An array of chocolates for Valentine’s Day.
Photo: Stephen Penney
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Some of the adorable soft toys you can purchase for your
valentine. Photo: Stephen Penney
Valentine’s Dinner Specials
Saturday 13 February 2010
Champagne on arrival

18
Views
Grahamstown’s walk of fame
A
beautiful Peace Pool was
constructed a few years
ago by Grahamstown’s local
Rotary Club in the Makana
Botanical Gardens. It rests
amid tall trees that rustle with
nestling and chirping birds.
The gently rumbling sound of
the water that flows under the
wooden deck creates an incredibly
calming effect. It’s the
ideal place in Grahamstown to
escape for a short while and to
be able to reflect on just how
peacefully political transformation
took place in South Africa
in 1994.
This week, South Africans
recalled the memories of
that momentous occasion on
11 February 1990 when the
world’s focus was on Victor Verster
Prison as Nelson Mandela
walked out of its gates ending
27 years of his imprisonment.
This day was the start to the
closing of one long horrible
chapter in South Africa’s political
past but it was also the beginning
of writing a new chapter
about a new nation.
It is not unusual for two very
different and significant political
events to take place on the
same date. Eight years earlier
on 11 February 1982, a young
political activist Neil Aggett
was buried after being killed
Ismail Mahomed
by apartheid agents during his
70 days of detention without
trial. Aggett was the first white
person to die in detention since
1963 but his passing marked
the 51st death in detention.
For a number of years now,
Neil Aggett’s name has resonated
in Grahamstown’s Kingswood
College where he was
a pupil. The school has successfully
kept his spirit alive by
presenting an annual lecture
in his memory. Students at
Kingswood College are indeed
fortunate to enjoy the visionary
leadership of its school administration
who recognise the
benefits of offering inspiration
to their school community by allowing
them to be able to reflect
on Aggett’s fight for justice.
Unfortunately, social anthropologist
David Webster
who also spent his student life
in Grahamstown and who was
shot dead by a hit squad of the
Civil Cooperation Bureau, a covert
government agency, on 1
May 1989, somehow seems to
be forgotten by the Grahamstown
community.
It was at Rhodes University
that Webster’s activism was ignited
through his involvement
in student politics. After graduation,
Webster was active in
the anti-apartheid movement;
TAKE A STROLL... A walk of fame along Somerset Street
would pass in front of some significant buildings such as the
Albany Museum. Photo: Sarah Cohen
especially in the 80s for the
Detainees’ Parent’s Support
Committee that tried to support
the many thousands of people
who were detained without trial
by the government. As South
Africa’s history gets documented,
many cities and small towns
around the country are searching
through their memories to
stake ownership of the heroes
who paid the ultimate price to
deliver a changed political landscape
for all South Africans.
Grahamstown is a city with
many memorials. Many of these
speak of its distant past. Each
of these memorials has every
right to exist in the city so that
future generations of this city’s
citizens will be able to reflect
on its past. However, this city’s
leadership should not be allowed
to abscond from their
responsibility of ensuring that
this city’s history also gets told
in its totality; and that all of our
city’s heroes and its champions
are memorialised for future
generations.
There are many South
African heroes and champions
whose roots, lives and successes
are tied to Grahamstown.
The recently deceased Dideka
Mhlaba – or Ma Dixie as she
was affectionately known – was
the former Eastern Cape first
lady and was born in Grahamstown.
She was widely respected
for her active promotion of
reconciliation and non-racialism
in the province and beyond.
Nan Cross is another re-
markable ex-Rhodian. As a
founder member of the End
Conscription Campaign, Cross
worked towards encouraging
South African young white
males to question their mandatory
military service and to
see their conscription as an
immoral war that was meant to
defend apartheid. She is most
remembered for once climbing
on an army tank at a South
African weapons exhibition and
to which she attached stickers
which read, “Arms are for hugging,
not killing.”
While the list of South African
political heroes who have
their roots in Grahamstown
could cover a few pages, there
are also a number of achievers
who have attained acclaim
in other diverse fields such as
sport, art, science and mountain
climbing. Cathy O’Dowd
is famous for being the first
woman to reach the summit of
Mount Everest has her roots
tied to Grahamstown. So too,
Kabelo “Sello” Duiker who
won the Commonwealth Writers
Prize and Alan Paton Award
winning writer Pumla Gobodo-
Madikizela both have their roots
tied to this city.
Grahamtown’s doyenne of
the arts, Lynette Marais, is the
only South African to be awarded
with three lifetime achiever
awards for her contribution
to the advancement of South
African art. It was under her firm
and acute curatorship, that one
hundred leading South African
artists were awarded the prestigious
Standard Bank Young
Artist Award. Several of these
championing artists have subsequently
written their names
in international arenas.
Not even Hollywood has
stayed away from snapping up
some of Grahamstown’s cham-
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
pions. South African actress Alice
Maud Krige whose first feature
film role was as the Gilbert
and Sullivan singer, Sybil, in
the 1981 Academy Award winning
film Chariots of Fire cut her
teeth by taking an acting class
at Rhodes University. Embeth
Davidtz is another Hollywood
star who earned her degree in
Drama at Rhodes University.
The walk from one end of
Somerset Street that begins
with Rhodes University’s Canterbury
House residence to St
Andrew's Preparatory School at
the other end is a fascinating
walk past music halls, museums,
theatres, research centres
and posh schools.
This long pavement from
Canterbury House to St Andrew’s
Prep could very easily
become Grahamstown’s own
long walk of fame. It could be an
awesome way in which to memorialise
the city’s heroes and
champions by placing plaques
in this pavement similar to Hollywood’s
Walk of Fame.
The spirit of Grahamstown’s
heroes, stars and champions
will not only inspire those who
walk on that pavement but it will
also be a testament for visitors
to this city that Grahamstown is
more than just a dead old colonial
town with an uninspiring
past.
And as for the locals who
would walk on Grahamstown’s
long pavement of fame, the
Peace Pool at the Makana Botanical
Gardens would be the
perfect place to relax and to
contemplate on just how significantly
this city has played its
part in moulding the kind of citizenship
that defines us as a vibrant
and championing nation.
Ismail Mahomed is the Director
of the National Arts Festival.
That’s the way things go with Grahamstown’s ebb and flow
Megan Jackson
From just over 20 000 residents in Grahamstown’s
city centre over the December holidays,
to 26 000 in February when the students
arrive, to over 70 000 during the National Arts
Festival period. This is the degree to which
the town's population fluctuates throughout
the year.
The population explosion that occurs during
these times often sees residents having
to alter their shopping times and fight for
parking.
February alone sees the arrival of over
6 000 students who flock to Grahamstown for
the start of the new academic year. The once
quiet streets of Grahamstown buzz with students
with Eastern Cape number plates becoming
increasingly difficult to spot.
The university itself uses nearly double
the amount of electricity in the month of
march than in January, consuming 1 120 100
units of electricity as opposed to 542 800. During
the National Arts Festival, when the university
offers accommodation at residences
to festival goers, consumption goes up to 1
333 200 units during that period.
Pick n Pay at Pepper Grove mall is the
only supermarket of its kind in Grahamstown,
and its central location to both the university
and the suburbs makes it a favourite with
both students and locals.
Johan Pienaar, who oversees the ordering
of stock at the store, says that he has to make
drastic adjustments depending on the time of
the year. “About halfway through November
FULL TO THE BRIM... During peak times in Grahamstown such as national Arts Festival and
the beginning of Rhodes term time it is difficult to find parking at Pepper Grove Mall.
Photo: Megan Jackson
we halve our stock. We then increase it on 15
December for the Christmas rush, but then
it decreases again until the students come
back.” Then in order to compensate for the
number of students who arrive in February,
Pick n Pay doubles the amount of stock that
they order in December and January.
Even though holiday makers in Port Alfred
and Kenton-on-Sea make the occasional
trip to Grahamstown to do their grocery shop-
ping when their vast numbers have depleted
the stock at their own supermarkets, they
don't make such a dent that Pienaar notices.
A regular shopper at Pick n Pay, Piet
odendaal, does all his grocery shopping in
the mornings to avoid the student rush in the
afternoons and early evenings. Although he
complains about the parking in Pepper Grove
mall and down High Street during term time
and over the Festival, he says that he has nev-
er found the shops to be understocked.
However, rhodes student roberta Arnold
complains that she can never find chicken
breasts. “I often go there on a Sunday evening
to get ingredients for supper. I don’t know if
it’s because it’s Sunday but they never have
chicken breasts.” This can be extremely frustrating
when one’s staple diet consists of pasta
with a sauce made with chicken.
In the townships the 97 000 residents find
the town busiest over the Festival period and
over Christmas, when families come from all
over to participate in the celebrations.
Thobani Gamfu, a regular shopper at Shoprite
in market Square says that the centre
is at its busiest over the last half of December
until after the New Year. Yet the stores
manage to be kept well stocked, and Shoprite
never runs out of food stuffs over this busy
period.
Vuyi Seka, who works at the general
dealer Pak Store in Beaufort Street says that
their busiest time is during the National Arts
Festival. “We have to buy extra stock for the
store when it’s Festival time and also over the
Christmas period.” Street vendors look forward
to the Festival period where they take
their stalls further into town.
Local residents may complain, and although
it puts a strain on the city’s resources,
the constant population flux keeps businesses
on their toes. The constant coming and
going of people from all over the country not
only brings with it good financial opportunities,
but ultimately forms a large part of Grahamstown’s
unique character.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
News
We remember the day Mandela walked free
That fist, that shuffly dance, that crinkly smile. None of us knew what he would look like after 27 years behind bars. And then after the shock
of 2 February 1990 when FW de Klerk unbanned the liberation movements, came the amazement of 11 February when Mandela walked out
of jail with Winnie holding his one hand and the other raised high in triumph. Today Grocott’s Mail asks local people how they remember the
day that changed the world for each and every South African
It came as a shock
Alan Kirkaldy,
History
lecturer
I was teaching in Gazankulu
when De Klerk announced he
was going to release Mandela.
He started his speech and I
thought, Oh, this is just the
normal s***, and walked out.
Then someone came running
up and said: “You better come
and listen to this because
you’re not going to believe
what he’s saying.”
It came as a total shock to
all of us. I don’t know what the
ANC nationally was expecting.
I was involved in the ANC
in Gazankulu and Vendaland
and we had no inkling of what
was coming. One of the weird
side-effects was we thought
we could relax and come out
in the open and they rounded
us all up! So I spent the next
period in detention.
On the day, I sat in front of
the TV all day! It was amazing,
everyone just couldn’t believe
it was happening. There was
this great kind of euphoria.
Lessons for days were just
taken up with talking about
what was happening. – Stacy
Moreland
Jubilation across the
township
Nomkhitha
Gysman,
Community
development
worker
I was a teacher at the time at
Ntsika High School in Joza.
I distinctly remember a colleague
of mine who was an
older woman, saying “Nontsomzama’s
son Phila Nkayi
must be happy to see the
results of what he fought for
relentlessly for many years.”
But when I actually heard the
breaking news, I was at home
and all our neighbours were
crowded around for the special
broadcast on television.
The news showed Nelson
and Winnie Mandela walking
out of Victor Verster prison,
lifting their fists saluting
the masses. He looked like
a statesman in his dark suit,
and the energetic Winnie as
the first lady holding his hand.
And there were also no cellphones,
so we could not get in
touch with my sister in Cape
Town. She was in the crowd
to welcome Mandela. There
was jubilation all across the
township. When I arrived at
school the next day, straight
after assembly prayers, freedom
songs broke out among
the students. My own family
had a celebration as it meant
that my brother who was in
exile somewhere Africa would
return. – BaBongile Zulu
We all had mixed
feelings
Phila Nkayi
Member of
the Provincial
Legislature
(ANC)
At the time that the official announcement
was made that
Nelson Mandela was going to
be released I was in Grahamstown
listening to the speech.
We were called to a meeting to
discuss the implications. We
all had mixed feelings. While
we were excited and optimistic,
we were also troubled by
the fact that our organisational
structures had been severely
weakened. We knew that the
real work was only beginning.
At the same time, all the informal
talks between various
organisations – both national
and international – could become
formal. – Megan JackSon
I heard it with my own
ears
SR Simango
Lecturer in
linguistics
Though residing thousands
of miles away from South
Africa at the time, I remember
the day quite vividly. Like
many of my compatriots, we
had heard the announcement
but we were rather sceptical
because we thought it was
another gimmick designed
yet again to deceive the African
people. And we were only
prepared to accept the sincerity
of De Klerk’s announcement
if Mandela walked out
of jail. Twenty years ago short
wave radio was still the major
source of news in many parts
of Africa, and so on 11 February
1990 I had my radio dial
tuned to BBC World Service
from the morning. Luckily for
me, Mandela’s release was
broadcast live, and because
I had heard it with my own
ears, I believed it was true.
That day, perhaps for the first
time, I really felt that as an
African I was truly independent
and free. – Sandhira chetty
The euphoria was
unbelievable
Adrienne
Carlisle
Journalist
for the Daily
Dispatch
I was working in the South
African Press Association’s
Parliamentary office in Cape
Town and I was stuck in the office
watching the whole event
on TV while my more experienced
colleagues phoned in
thrilling reports from Victor
Verster prison and later the
Grand Parade. The atmosphere
was exhilarating. As
the 3pm release deadline
slipped past, I remember
wondering if FW de Klerk
had changed his mind. There
were all sorts of rumours flying
around that we had to follow
up. I spent the day with
my ear glued to the telephone
and eyes on the television set.
Luckily all the rumours were
untrue and, about an hour
later, he emerged from Victor
Verster Prison. The feeling of
euphoria was unbelievable. It
was a thrilling and defining
moment, not just for South Africa,
but for the entire world.
– SaSkia kuiper
It made democracy
indelible
Chris
Mbekela,
Human
resources
consultant
I was in Johannesburg doing
organisational work, integrating
the South African Youth
Congress into the ANC. There
was a rumour that Mandela
was going to be released very
soon. Personally I was very
excited. In general, most of
the people I knew were excited
and optimistic. His release
changed the atmosphere of
the country and the political
landscape. Exiles would
be allowed to return and be
reunited with their families.
People were looking forward
to a better future, and to their
integration into normal life.
It was an incredible experience.
It made democracy in
our country indelible. – Megan
JackSon
A big fight for a noble
reason
Arthur
Mukenge
Course
co-ordinator
French
Nelson Mandela does not belong
only to South Africa and
South Africans but to the entire
world. The 11th of February
is a date written in golden
letters in the annals of the history
of the world. Nelson Mandela
is an international hero
whose lifelong dedication is
an example of a big fight for
a noble reason. Since the date
of his triumphant release,
Mandela has been at the
centre of the most inspiring
political drama in the world.
That is why Africa, Europe,
America, Australia and Oceania
recognise him as a vital
force in the fight for equality
and human rights. – Sandhira
chetty
late to what went through the
hearts and minds of South Africa
on that Sunday afternoon.
It would seem that as the years
of democratic freedom continue
to roll by, the struggles and
victories of our former leaders
would tend to fade, rather unceremoniously,
from memory
into history. I’d like to think
that this isn’t the case.
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‘Affirm the heroism,
and repeat it’
‘Don’t give up,” says Richard
Pithouse, on the progressive
future that was the hope of
the 80s and 90s.
AslAm seedAt
“It was exhilarating,” says
Richard Pithouse, “we all
sensed that something was
going to happen but there had
been so much disappointment
and bad faith that we began to
expect the worst. Mandela’s release
was one moment where
something was done to change
the history of the country. It
was a decisive break from the
past and was absolutely exciting
because a whole world of
possibility had opened up in a
moment.”
Along with the optimism,
came strong expectations by
people on the ground of a very
different South Africa. “People
were talking about fundamentally
transforming the
institutions of society. That
moment wasn’t just about the
end of an oppressive racist
tradition, as joyful as that end
was. It was about the prospect
of building a new society.”
Pithouse, whose main interests
lie in the philosophy
and politics of equality and
freedom, feels that 20 years
on, South Africans have largely
been disappointed. “I think
there was more hope then – a
prospect at that time of better
alternatives. As time has
gone by, those prospects have
diminished. I think a lot of
people are even giving up on
the progressive future that
was a very widespread hope
in the late 80’s and 90’s.”
The idea of freedom was
Aslam
Seedat,
student
central to the liberation struggle
and while February 1990
was a positive step towards
attaining that freedom, Pithouse
points out that the
struggle is by no means over.
“In some respects we’ve entrenched
freedom into our
society but we didn’t achieve
that in fullness. Freedom
needs to be understood in
concentric circles. There are
certain freedoms like basic
rights – to disagree with leaders
and the right to dissent –
that are not respected as they
should be.”
Despite this, Pithouse
feels that the legacy of the
anti-apartheid activists still
has resonance in the current
socio-political landscape if
victories won in the past are
used constructively and progressively.
“There was an incredible
amount of heroism
and self-sacrifice during the
struggle and it’s important to
affirm it in order to repeat it.
It doesn’t mean dredging up
the past to justify the future
– it means reinventing that
commitment of the past.
“I think for young people
especially, it’s really incumbent
on them to be critical and
look to the substance of what
people are doing and saying
and not be blinded by leaders
just hauling out the rhetoric.
It’s 20 years now, it’s time
for a new generation to come
along and create a new perspective.”
So where can South
Africa expect to be in February
2030? Pithouse warns that
if the struggles of the past are
not meaningfully coupled with
progressive change and better
leadership, we could regress
as a democratic society.
“I think we’re heading
towards a situation where
the liberal rights that were
acquired after apartheid are
being undone. It isn’t necessarily
where we’ll end up, but
people have to hold onto the
socio-political rights that create
a real vision of what a just
society would be.”
It’s history but it resonates for those of us too young to remember
I was too young to remember
FW de Klerk’s announcement.
I was too young to remember
the excitement and anticipation
in the days leading up to
the day when the world would
see South Africa’s most famous
anti-apartheid activist
for the first time in almost 30
years. I was also too young to
have any recollection of Mandela’s
iconic speech, where he
told 50 000 supporters in Cape
Town that the march to freedom
was now irreversible.
The generation to which
I belong, and indeed all those
who came after, can’t really re-
Young South Africans
might not have belonged actively
to the society that experienced,
fought against and
conquered apartheid but there
is no denying the sense of belonging
felt when the stories
are told or footage is shown. I
have always felt a fierce pride
when thinking of a particular
photograph where Mandela is
smiling at thousands of admiring
supporters, his fist raised
in defiant victory.
We might not be able
to personally remember 11
February 1990 but we can certainly
be proud of it today.

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Kwanele Butana
The mayoral committee meeting of August 2009 resolved
that as from September directors should submit action
sheets to meetings of their portfolio committees and the
mayoral committee. This is done in order for the committees to
monitor any actions taken by municipal officials in implementing
the resolutions implemented by the mayoral committee.
The mayoral committee further resolved that a standard action
sheet be developed for this purpose for use by all the five
directors in the municipality.
The mayoral committee also resolved to suspend grazing
fees paid by farmers in Riebeeck East and Ward 3 councillor
Zamuxolo Peter was requested to compile a list of affected
farmers. However, social services director Mandisi Planga reported
to the social services portfolio committee on Thursday
that by January the municipality’s Park and Recreation department
had not received the list from Peter.
Planga also reported that a memorial for the bones which
were excavated in KwaNdancama will be unveiled at an official
ceremony which is yet to be scheduled by the municipality’s
Cemeteries Task Team.
The municipality is considering a request from Grahamstown
stockowners for additional land on the Southern Conserv-
MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
EXTERNAL POSITIONS
POST 1 : IDP ADMINISTRATION CLERK
POST LEVERL : 09
SALARY SCALE : R90 012 - 104 568
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE : Grade 12. Must be
computer literate. Must have passed typing as a subject or must have proven
experience in typing and filing. secretarial course and / or Diploma or certificate
will be and advantage.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED : Must be able to take minutes
at meetings and compile thereafter. Must be able to communicate effectively at
least two official languages relevant to the Eastern Cape and have interpersonal
relations skills. Computer literacy (MS Office), Word, Excel and Power Point.
Accuracy and attention to details.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS : Secretary and general assistant to the IDP/
PMS Manager. Typing of all letters, memos, data capturing and filing. Receiving
all telephone calls. Make appointments, travelling and accommodation arrangements.
Maintain correspondence register of all incoming and outgoing mail.
Maintain attendance and leave register. Manage the IDP/PMS Manager’s diary.
Co-ordinate and organise all activities the office is involved with i.e public participation
meetings. Pre-arrange meetings, dra-up schedule, attendance register
and bookings of venues, coordinate with participants through sending invitations,
making follow-up and confirmation. Maintain Requisition book.
POST 2: PROFESSIONAL NURSE X 6
DIRECTORATE: Community and Social Services Directorate
POST LEVEL: 07
SALARY SCALE: R 135 708 – R 149 820
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: An appropriate recognized
qualification and registration in General Nursing and Midwifery. Must be
registered with SANC. A qualification in Community and Psychiatry Nursing,
VCT, as well as exposure to Primary Health Care would be an added advantage.
Two years relevant experience in a similar position.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Skills in respect of Clinic Work,
Counseling, Caring. Good Interpersonal skills. Must possess a Code 08 Drivers
License
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: An understanding and an ability to manage
Primary Health Care Programmes i.e. Ante Natal Care, Immunization, Growth
Monitoring and Promotion. Must have experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention,
Testing, Counseling, Support and Treatment of opportunistic conditions, Treatment
and Contact tracing of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Tuberculosis. Must
be experienced in Women’s Health and Family Planning, Drug Management of
Chronic Conditions, Nutrition and Breast Feeding promotion and Health Promotion.
Must be able to establish and maintain Community Health Committees,
Community based education and Health Forum. Must be able to assess, diagnose
and prescribe treatment according to standard guidelines..
POST 3: 1 X EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
POST LEVEL: 07
SALARY SCALE: R 135 708 – R 149 820
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: A diploma/Degree in
Public Relations, or Marketing or Communications. Two years relevant experience
in a similar position.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Computer literacy, Report writing
skills, Communication skills, Project Management, Creative and Innovative
thinking abilities, Coordination and Planning skills are essential.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Building a good public profile of the Municipality.
Develop branding material. Develop action plans for monitoring the
corporate image of the Municipality. Manage intra and interdepartmental coordination
of the Municipality/government events/functions. Develop and monitor
the events calendar. Initiate and manage public relations campaigns. Manage
stakeholder relations.
POST 4: 1 X MANAGER: SUPPORT SERVICES
POST LEVEL: 03
SALARY SCALE: R 210 000 – R 220 656
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: A 3 year Diploma/
Degree in Administration and Management or related field. At least 3-5 years
Managerial experience of which 3 years must be a working experience in a Local
Government Environment. Extensive experience in policy development, strategic
planning process, stakeholder facilitation and financial management. Code
08 Drivers License.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Sound Knowledge of applicable
legislation. Demonstrated understanding of the Change Management concept.
Knowledge of relevant administrative procedures and processes. Understanding
of social – political issues. Ability to develop and present programmes to keep
management abreast with latest development in the Office of the Chief Executive
News
Officer. Ability to analyse and evaluate complex issues and develop creative and
responsive solution. Ability to work on tight deadline with a high level of accuracy
and attention to detail. Demonstrated effectiveness in work with employee
at all level in the organisation. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and
in writing. Effective People Management skills. Project Management skills. Facilitation
and co-ordinate skills. Good interpersonal Relations skills. Effective
conflict resolution skills. Research and Consulting skills. Formulation and Editing
skills. Problem-solving and critic-analytical skills. Good communication
skills. Computer literacy.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Play an ambassadorial role for organisation
with special emphasis on the smooth and efficient functioning of the Offices of
the Municipal Manager and the Executive mayor. Provide administrative and logistical
support to the Offices of the Executive Mayor and the Municipal manager.
Supervise staff working under the office of the Municipal manager and Executive
Mayor. Ensuring that the Council resolutions are followed-up implemented.
Protect management of the strategy planning process. Conduct strategy analysis.
Establishment of the Corporate Planning cycle. Co-ordinate business planning
and report for the organisation. Ensure an efficient and effective document management
and storage in the Office of the Municipal Manager and the Executive
Mayor. Render financial management services for the Office of the Municipal
Manager and the Executive Mayor. Provide Risk management and General Administration
function.
POST 5: SENIOR FOREMAN: WATER RETI
CULATION
DIRECTORATE: Technical & Infrastructure Services
POST LEVEL: 06
SALARY SCALE: R153 576 – R165 465
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: National Technical
Certificate or equivalent qualifications. At least 5 years experience in the municipal
water field. The person must be able to work flexible hours to solve problems.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Good management skills.
Code 8 Drivers Licence.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responsible to the Senior Engineering Technician
for proper, efficient and cost-effective provision of water reticulation. Attend
to the provision of stores, furnishings and equipment for the subsection.
Prepare and maintain work and maintenance schedules. Knowledge of pumps,
pipe fittings and reading of plans. Such other relevant and lawful duties as may
be required.
POST 6: SENIOR FOREMAN: SEWER
RETICULATION
DIRECTORATE: Technical & Infrastructure Services
POST LEVEL: 06
SALARY SCALE: R153 576 – R165 468
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: National Technical
Certificate or equivalent qualifications. At least 5 years experience in the municipal
water field. The person must be able to work flexible hours to solve problems.
COMPETENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Good management skills. Code
8 Drivers Licence.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responsible to the Senior Engineering Technician
for proper, efficient and cost-effective provision of sewer reticulation. Attend
to the provision of stores, furnishings and equipment for the subsection.
Prepare and maintain work and maintenance schedules. Reading of plans and
laying of sewer mains. Such other relevant and lawful duties as may be required.
BENEFITS: Include 13th cheque, Housing Subsidy, Medical Aid, Retirement/
Pension Fund, Group Life, and generous leave. Please be advised that application
for employment should be completed on the official application form of the
Makana Municipality and therefore Z83 forms will not be accepted. No faxed
or e-mailed applications will be accepted. All enquiries should be directed to
the Human Resource Manager and application forms are available from the Human
Resource Section: Telephone no. 046-6036123. One application form must
be completed for each vacancy. Application forms must be accompanied by
a Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of an ID, Drivers License
(where necessary) and Qualification documents. Applications must be posted to
the Human Resource Manager, P.O Box 176, Grahamstown 6140. Canvassing of
Councillors and Officials will automatically disqualify any applicants. Makana
Municipality is an Employment Equity, Affirmative Action Employer. If the candidate
has not been contacted within a month after the closing date he/she must
accept that his/her application was unsuccessful. No application will be considered
after the closing date.
CLOSING DATE 22 FEBRUARY 2010
N. BAART
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Grocott’s GAO1173
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Directors’ (in)actions tabled at committee meeting
Councillor Zamuxolo Peter. Photo: Stephen Penney
ancy which it received in November. Planga said that a follow up
report will be submitted to the Portfolio Committee in February.
The mayoral committee resolved in November that a workshop
be arranged to outline the responsibilities of ward councillors
concerning complaints about liqour outlets in their wards.
“A workshop will be organised,” Planga promised on Thursday.
He added that the issue will be discussed at the next meeting of
the Liqour Control Consultative Forum but that a date for such
a meeting has not yet been set.
The mayoral committee meeting in December turned down
the municipality’s request for the inclusion of a disaster management
post in the municipality.
The mayoral committee also asked for a report on how other
municipalities run their disaster management departments.
Planga reported on Thursday that Cacadu District Municipality
assigned disaster officers to most local municipalities, except
Kouga Municipality which has its own.
In November the mayoral committee resolved that written
submissions on the functioning of the Church Square traffic
lights be invited from the public. “The traffic department is observing
the functioning of the traffic lights,” Planga reported on
Thursday. “A report will be submitted at the February portfolio
committee meeting.”
Makana’s director of economic development, Riana Meiring
said a third lane will be re-introduced in High Street front of
Truworths to ease traffic flow.
Responding to a question from a councillor, Meiring said
she does not know when the robots in Raglan Road will be
switched on.
lynn Berggren
Obituary
Wear black and red
for Carlo
RADIANT SMILE... Carlo Cassels
in his younger days as a
learner at Graeme College.
Photo: Supplied
SoME of us may never have
heard of Carlo Cassels, but
when his family mourns his
death this Saturday they will
have to book the Methodist
Commemoration Hall because
the church they belong
to, the Cathedral, will be too
small to hold all the people
devastated by his death.
Cassels lost his life in a
car accident in the early hours
of Sunday morning outside of
Grahamstown in his silver
Audi. The car swerved off the
road and Cassels was killed
while his two passengers escaped
with minor injuries.
Cassels lived most of his
life in Grahamstown, he was
educated at St Mary’s Catholic
School and at Graeme College,
and he worked for the
South African Social Security
Agency.
After hours he would help
his father with the running of
the family business Cassels
Funeral services.
This week his family and
friends talked about him to
Grocott’s Mail. Since his
death his family has been running
prayer meetings at their
house daily and every meeting
has been packed with
community members giving
their condolences.
Gershwin Sauls, a close
friend, said: “Carlo brought
so many of us together and
he loved his friends like they
were his family. Carlo was
the cement that held us all
together.” Brent Williams,
a relative, described him as
having a “strong legacy of
caring for people”. He was
known among his friends as
“Cakes” or “Koeks” and they
could always rely on him to
drop whatever he was doing
and help out, says Williams.
Melissa de Souza, Carlo’s sister,
said she could call on him
for anything.
Carlo was a standard
feature at The Greens over
weekends, hanging around
the parked cars and chatting.
Although he wasn’t a student
at Rhodes he was a strong
supporter of campus sports
and social events.
Another friend, LeeSharn
Rose will always remember
Cassels for their visits to Spur,
where Cassels would tell her:
“Let’s have a Spur special,
you have the burger and I’ll
have the onion rings.”
She will also remember
how just his presence made
anyone around him smile and
laugh.
He had many friends but
he still held a special place
in his heart for his family. He
had a particular soft spot for
his two nieces, Courtney (5)
and Cazlynne (6). Courtney is
very sad that her favourite uncle
did not get a chance to say
goodbye to her.
Dasiree, his mother, said
simply: “Carlo was just Carlo.”
Someone who was humble
yet strong, courageous yet
compassionate.
He leaves behind both his
parents, a sister, two brothers
and two nieces. The funeral
service will be held on Saturday
at 1pm at the Methodist
Commemoration Hall in High
Street. The service will be followed
by a burial at the New
Cemetery.
Carlo’s friends and family
are requested to wear black
and red to the service because
those were his favourite
colours.

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WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL REFERRAL NETWORK. CONTACT US IF YOU ARE MOVING OUT OF TOWN.

22
Frontier
web: www.remax.co.za
email: property@remaxfrontier.co.za
CENTRAL R2 600 000
COSY CHARACTER. Prime position - gorgeous
renovated Victorian, stroll to Rhodes, College &
DSG. Ideal lock up and go. Business potential too.
WEBREF: 300251827
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Jean Rodgerson
Sales Associate
Manageress
Alexis Bowker
Sales Associate
HOMEFINDER
CENTRAL R650 000
SOLE MANDATE
INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Let for R4 600p/m
for 2010. Secure, low maintenance, perfect rental
property. Walk to Rhodes and shops.
WEBREF: 300249619
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Leon Kruger
Farming & Lifestyle
Associate
22 African Street
P.O. Box 7090, Grahamstown North, 6148
Tel: 046 622 6061
Fax: 046 622 3741
Meyrick Bowker
Farming
Associate
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Dave Mullins
Auctioneer
Farming Associate
Broker/Owner
David
Rodgerson
Gail Shanley 083 307 0852
INVESTMENTS CRUMBLE BUT PROPERTY REMAINS THE BASIS OF WEALTH
* 1st position Manageress / Sales
Associate Eastern Cape RE/MAX
Agent 2009
* ISEA Country Agent of the
Year 2009
JEAN 082 772 0396
CALL THE
WINNING
TEAM FOR
PROFESSIONAL
ADVICE,
HONESTY AND
INTEGRITY
ALEXANDRIA
AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION
In association
RE/MAX Frontier Properties & Dave Mullins Auctioneers
will by
PUBLIC AUCTION
Auction the following:
1) 1 Drews Cottage
: 2) Residential House in Republiek St
3) Loose goods
Date: Saturday 27 February 2010 Time: 09h30
Venue: Corner of Drew
and Charles Street
On Show
Thursday 18 Feb
12pm - 2pm
Drew’s Cottage
Drew’s Lane
Quaint historic 2 bedroom cottage in
magnifi cent condition.
KINGSWOOD R960 000
CUTE 3 BEDROOMED FAMILY HOME close to
Graeme College & Kingswood College. Secure
property and perfect as a lock up and go.
WEBREF: 300280952
JEAN 082 772 0396
* 1st position Sales
Associate Eastern Cape
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING IN 2010?
Venue:
15 Republiek Street
On Show
Thursday 18 Feb
2pm - 4pm
3 bedroom home + fl at.
Home comprising of 3 bedrooms,
1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge, well
established garden + 80m² fl at.
KINGS GARDENS R720 000
SECURE LIVING. Situated in secure complex with
24 hour security guard, surveillance camera and
electric fence. Private enclosed garden per unit and
undercover verandah. 2 units available
WEBREF: 300279446 & 300279515
JEAN 082 772 0396
FORT ENGLAND
PRICE
REDUCTION
R835 000
VALUE FOR MONEY. Immaculate condition, low
maintenance, views. 3 bedroom home PLUS fl at
ideal for granny, nanny or to let.
WEBREF: 300257995
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
SOMERSET HEIGHTS R780 000
CONVENIENCE AND STYLE. 3 bedroooms.
Secure living at its most convenient. Situated within
superb cluster of townhouses.
WEBREF: 300263973
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
SUNNYSIDE R765 000
SOLE MANDATE
ON SHOW SAT 10-12
PERFECT FOR 1ST TIME BUYER. 3 Bedroomed
family home with magnifi cent views. Sit in a lovely
position. Flatlet for extra income.
WEBREF: 300280194
JEAN 082 772 0396
WESTHILL FROM R1 350 000
A STEP AWAY FROM ST ANDREW’S
MAIN SPORTS FIELD
Top quality fi nishes throughout. 3 Bedrooms, open plan living area and kitchen, underfl oor
heating. Double doors out to patio with magnifi cent views of St Andrew’s College Lower Field.
Also included: Lift, washing machine, tumble drier, fridge, oven & hob.
WEBREF: 300265729
JEAN 082 772 0396
SOMERSET HEIGHTS R760 000
SUNNYSIDE R895 000
SOLE MANDATE
SOLE MANDATE
UPMARKET FINISHES THROUGHOUT.
3 Bedroom and 2 bathroom townhouse at the price
you can afford. Immediate occupation.
WEBREF: 300279517
JEAN 082 772 0396
DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME - Immediate
occupation on registration. Very neat kitchen, 3
bedrooms, 1 bathroom with separate toilet. Double
erf. Single garage. A must to view!
WEBREF: 300280599
JEAN 082 722 0396
CENTRAL R1 600 000
SOLE MANDATE
BUSINESS AND/OR RESIDENTIAL PREMISES.
Zoned Business 1. Well situated property can be
bought as property only or student based Café/Bar.
Call for details.
WEBREF: 300277274
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
OATLANDS NORTH R1 550 000
GREAT BIG FAMILY home with gorgeous views
and brand new separate fl at.
.
WEBREF: 300220666
ONLY
2 LEFT
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
OATLANDS NORTH R1 350 000
ON SHOW SAT 10-12
IMMACULATE HOME. Peaceful and perfectly
positioned home with panoramic views. Immaculate
home for everyday living.
WEBREF: 300198397
CENTRAL POA
SOLE MANDATE
CENTRALLY SITUATED INVESTORS. Call me to
view. This property comprises of a 4 bedroom home
and 6 bachelor fl ats. Good rental return in a perfect
location to the University.
WEBREF: 300280952
HIGHLANDS COUNTRY
ESTATE
From R570 000
DUAL MANDATE
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE with the primary
goal being to create an upmarket and aesethetically
pleasing and secure eco estate and secure living
environment. ±15km from Grahamstown. Only 15
plots available. All with magnifi cent views. All plots
serviced.WEBREF: 300274745
JEAN 082 772 0396
WESTHILL R1 395 000
TOP SUBURB. Gorgeous character home close to
SACs & DSG. Call me now, this is a must see!
WEBREF: 300221587
SOLE MANDATE
JEAN 082 772 0396
JEAN 082 772 0396
SOLE MANDATE
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
COUNTRY RESIDENCE R5 000 000
PERFECTLY POSITIONED Large family home on
±1ha of gorgeous mature gardens 1km from town.
Amazing security in a fabulous sun fi lled home.
WEBREF: 300276744
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Charmaine
van Staden
Rental
Associate

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010 23
Homefinder
HiLLSview - R945 000
NEW RELEASE
Sole Mandate
eLLeNOR COuRT - R680 000
Sole Mandate
Web Ref No: 0000 471891
Student accommodation currently tenanted
for 2010 with good rental income. Two bedrooms
in secure block-close to everything!
Don’t miss out!
gRAHAMSTOwN eAST - 575 000
Web Ref No: 0000 591 199
CuTe NeAT HOMe
5 bedroom house, with a small living area.
Fully burglar barred with an alarm system
as well.
Joy Miles 084 320 9238
Marinda van Achterbergh 082 598 7776
Mzoli Luzipo 078 527 5465
1st Floor Eskom Building Postnet Suite 7 Tel/Fax: 046 636 2636
110 High Street Private Bag X1672 info@ginn-properties.co.za
Grahamstown Grahamstown
OATLANDS NORTH
R1 350 000
SPACIOUS MODERN HOME & FLAT
with splendid panoramic views enjoyed
from large wooden decking.
Phone Andrea Ginn 079 284 6265
RENTALS
Various COMMERICAL
PROPERTIES available
to rent in New Street
60m² and larger. Water
included. Lights by
Pre-paid meter.
6-month lease or
longer term
Phone
Andrea 079 284 6265
“Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives”
CeNTRAL - R555 000
Sole Mandate
WESTHILL
From R1 350 000
BRIAR ROSE. Luxury development overlooking
St Andrew’s lower fi eld. Adjacent
to Highlander. Close to Town and Gown.
Phone Marion Hendry 083 244 6409
SUNNYSIDE
Web Ref No: 0000 594 174
CALLiNg iNveSTORS
This versatile older property offers a family home with two bedrooms. In addition, two separate
income producing flats to help pay off the bond! Tenanted for 2010.
Web Ref No: 0000 591 158
Seldom does a one bedded unit come up at
The Greens! Spacious living area with lovely
north-facing aspect and balcony.
OLDE WORLDE CHARM - restore this
delightful old home with oregon fl oors, 4
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private garden
and off-street parking plus fl at.
Phone Natalia Kavalenia 072 214 4700
OATLANDS - R1 800 000
Sole Mandate
Web Ref No: 0000 259 540
This beautiful setting is directly opposite
Christ Church in sought-after Oatlands.
This home offers 4 bedrooms and 3
bathrooms. Well-located to all the private
schools and Rhodes.
Offers from R1 600 000
BATHuRST - R 895 000
weSTHiLL - R2 500 000
Web Ref No: 0000 281 986 Web Ref No: 0000 529 211
Corner of Bathurst & Beaufort Street Ideal
property for student digs. Fully tenanted until
end 2010. Quaint and charming
SUNNYSIDE
R895 000
WORK FROM HOME - close to CBD.
Lovely 3 bedroom Victorian home on
Bathurst Street - rental as student digs
R9 250. Outside room.
Phone Natalia Kavalenia 072 214 4700
IRVING HEIGHTS
R270 000
Add your fi nishing touches to this double
storey home set on large corner stand.
Fully fenced and gated.
Phone Marion Hendry 083 244 6409
viLLA De eSTe - R695 000
Web Ref No: 0000 591 177
Sole Mandate
Immaculate townhouse with great security
available in the Graeme College area. Just
move in and enjoy!
CLOSe TO PReP AND DSg
Established, secure home in large tranquil
garden Currently a student digs. Tenanted until
end 2010. Excellent rental income.
fORT eNgLAND - R750 000
Peaceful secure townhouse living at its best.
This neat property is well priced and in great
condition.
OATLANDS - R1 895 000
exeCuTive fAMiLy HOMe
This beautiful property is tucked away in a
quiet, rural part of Oatlands. The living and
entertainment areas are just stunning! All
north facing with a sparkling pool in a pretty
garden.
Peppergrove Mall, African Street, Grahamstown. Tel: 046 636 1388 office@sirg.co.za
www.sothebysrealty.co.za
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
30 New Street, Grahamstown
Email: gregg@ripponproperties.co.za
Contract Gregg for
any Auction
enquiries
gOwie STReeT - R700 000
EXTENTION 4
R 395 000.00
“Plot and Plan” opportunity!
New house to your own design!
Facebrick, quiet street, affordable!
Phone Mzoli before its gone!
Web Ref No: 0000 564 294
STuDeNT ACCOMODATiON A
STONeS THROw AwAy fROM
RHODeS.
2 bedroomed flat with large open-plan living
area.
FEATURED PROPERTY: SHOW HOUSE: Somerset Heights Sat 2pm - 5pm
Oatlands - R1.85 million (Joint Mandate)
Westhill - R1.365 000
Web Ref No: 0000 550 213
Web Ref No: 0000 527 962
3 Bedroom home in a pretty
garden with pool situated in
a cul-de-sac. Property has
a separate flat with kitchen,
bedroom, en-suite toilet and
shower. Well priced for the
area.
Access Code: Gtn041
Unbelievable opportunity to
build your dream house in
the best street in West hill.
Recently sub-divided Erf
complete with pool house
and pool. Position,
Position, Position.
Access Code: Gtn050
Sunnyside - R750 000
www.ripponproperties.co.za
Residential Commission 5%
Tel: (046) 622 2231
Cell: 083 388 6555
Follow boards from Milner Street
Lovely 4 bedroom home set in beautiful large
grounds with a separate flat for extra income,
2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/diningroom,
lounge, double garage, outside laundry, 2 sheds
and undercover braai area.
Access Code: Gtn043
3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms,
open plan townhouse with
single garage in a secure
complex. Priced to sell!
Access Code: Gtn051
Somerset Heights - R1.250 000
4 Bedroom home in enclosed
garden with pool. Ideally
situated for schooling. Best
priced house in a lovely
neighbourhood.
Access Code: Gtn049

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SHOWDAY
GRAHAMSTOWN
OFFICE 046 622 2778
FAX 046 622 7877
EMAIL grahamstown@pamgolding.co.za
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1| WEB ACCESS 1GC1016304
FRIDAY 2PM – 4PM
Follow the show boards from 51 African Street.
SOMERSET HEIGHTS R1.95 MILLION
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1016698
SOUGHT AFTER SUBURB
Easy living in this spacious four-bedroom home with
swimming pool, and flatlet to help pay your bond. Close
to Graeme College.
FORT ENGLAND R510 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GT448619
GREAT STARTER HOME
Spacious family home close to shopping complex
and CBD.
www.pamgolding.co.za/grahamstown
Designed by www.creativesonclick.com | 082 454 8242
EXTENSION 7 R150 000
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1012904
KINGS FLATS
Why rent when you can buy your own home with large
rooms and an outside flush toilet?
OATLANDS R4.6 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009036
CUL-DE-SAC LIVING
Set in a peaceful position in Oatlands, this home offers
space and tranquillity – a little haven nestled in a
cul-de-sac.
Homefinder
SHOWDAY
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1001256
SATURDAY 10AM – 12PM
Follow the pointer boards from African Street.
NEW RELEASE R350 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1016973
EXTENSION 4
Cottage with tiled roof set in a walled yard. Add your
finishing touches to create a delightful home.
AFRICAN STREET R2.37 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1005484
PRICED TO SELL
Ideal lock-up-and-go for parents – lots of potential as a business or restaurant. Lovely character features and private
enclosed back garden.
Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
ON SHOW
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1012648
FRIDAY 2PM – 4PM
Follow the pointer boards from African/Somerset Street.
Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283
Daphné Timm 082 809 4283 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283
Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889
WESTHILL R3.25 MILLION
Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 3 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009036
CLOSE TO THE PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Original fireplaces, wooden floors, pressed ceilings, loads
of space, swimming pool and a lovely garden flat.
CENTRAL R1.15 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1000634
CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
Immaculate three-bedroom unit in sought after area.
Don’t miss out.
Debi Brody 083 656 4697 Debi Brody 083 656 4697
KINGSWOOD R580 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1004608
BE THE FIRST
Still to be built, so you can choose your own finishes. The
plans are approved and the land is flat and fenced.
KINGS HEIGHTS R299 000
Bedrooms 0 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1008039
FRAME THE VIEW
Build your dream home using architectural guidelines.
This property has a lot to offer someone wanting to start
from scratch.
WESTHILL OATLANDS NORTH R3.25 R600 MILLION 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1015782
ONE STILL AVAILABLE
Consider this cute townhouse in a super area close to
Graeme College. Choose from a selection of tiles and
make it your own.
CENTRAL R450 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1015930
WALK TO WORK
Why pay rent when you can invest in your own home?
This cute semi-detached home has open plan living
spaces and an enclosed garden.
SHOWHOUSE
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009163
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY
View from 10am – 12pm. Follow the pointer boards from
African Street.
Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889
SHOWHOUSE
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1002125
SATURDAY 10AM – 12PM
Follow the pointer boards from African/Somerset Street.
Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877
CRADOCK HEIGHTS R1.021 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2.5 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1012305
PRICE REDUCTION
This home is unique – elegance, charm and splendour
stretch throughout. It just needs your presence.
Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551
CENTRAL R495 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1015773
STOP DREAMING
Admired by many but can be owned by you. This doublestorey
townhouse is brand new and has lovely built-in
cupboards in all the rooms.
Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551
Contact ooba today. Call us on 0860 00 66 22.
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
STAFF REPORTER
Keep away from low hanging
power lines and avoid the danger
of electrocution or death,
says Eskom.
Low hanging power lines are one of
the major causes of injury and death in
MIKE PALMER
TODAY, the Hobson & Co Grahamstown Stock
Fair is the premium livestock sale in the area.
It has grown from an idea into a thriving and
widely acclaimed business.
Fifteen years ago, a group of Salem farmers
spotted an investment opportunity in purchasing
a large livestock scale as a potential
money earner.
Six local farmers associations clubbed together
and bought the now well-known eightmetre
diameter electronic scale. From this
the Grahamstown Stock Sale Association was
born in 1996.
As it grew, the Stock Owners Co-operative
Ltd gave its full support and guidance.
High returns in excess of interest rates
continued for approximately five years. In 2004
the co-op was liquidated, proving to be a definite
setback for local farmers and returns on
the scale came to an abrupt halt. The EPLA,
committed to rejuvenating the Grahamstown
Stock Fair, was approached and subsequently
appointed as agents to conduct sales on behalf
of the Stock Sale Association.
Paul Hobson, EPLA’s local representative
at the time, saw a business opportunity with
NEWS
Keep away from low hanging
power lines
communities and have cost the lives of
many people in the last two years, says
Eskom’s Public Safety Division.
“Besides the loss of life that has
resulted through people coming into
contact with power lines, hundreds of
people and animals have suffered electrical
burns or been maimed through
electrocution.
“The tragedy is that 50 lives would
have been saved, and 84 injuries avoided
in 2008 alone if basic precautions had
been observed,” said Moniwa Mahlangu,
Distribution Safety, Health and Environment
Manager.
As the Eskom power line network
covers the entire country, crossing urban
and rural areas, it is inevitable that some
of these lines are impacted on by events
such as veld fires, vegetation growing
under power lines and storms that damage
installations and leave lines hanging
near, or even touching, the ground, he
said.
“These low hanging lines present a
real danger to people who accidently go
near or touch them including children
who play near electricity installations.
We are committed to reducing the level
of electricity-related deaths and injuries
and urge people living near power lines
that could become low hanging due to
circumstances beyond Eskom’s control
to observe the following basic rules.
•Stay away from any low hanging
power lines or wires lying on the ground.
•Warn children of the dangers of
electricity and do not allow them to
play near cables, installations or power
lines. This includes throwing objects at
power lines or flying kites near them.
•Never build dwellings or shacks
below power lines. If a cable is dislodged
it could fall on your roof or in
your yard and cause injury or death.
•Never erect or remove metal aerials
or similar structures below power
lines for the same reasons.
“Eskom has several initiatives in
place to educate communities and children
about the use and abuse of electricity.
It is vitally important, however, that
parents reinforce education about power
lines and warn their children about electrical
hazards they may encounter.
“Children should also be encouraged
to tell their parents about power lines or
installations that are damaged or present
a danger so that these can be reported to
Eskom,” Mahlangu concluded.
In case of emergencies, Eskom can
be contacted on 08600 37566. More information
on electricity safety can be
obtained by sending an email to safety@
eskom.co.za.
potential and so Hobson & Co was formed
with Paul Hobson, Dave Cockroft and Andrew
“Drix” White as shareholders. Livestock entries
at sales began and have continued to
grow each month. Livestock are being brought
in from further and further afield, drawing in
more buyers.
Competition has resulted in premium
prices being paid and monthly stock fairs have
seen up to 1 200 small stock and 500 cattle being
offered. Cash turnover at the December
sale was in excess of R2-million.
With a return on initial investment in excess
of 100% in 2009, members of the Farmers
NOSTALGIC VAALIE... We surmise that someone who once lived in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, still hankers after
the traffi c and air pollution back home. This unusual sign was spotted in Boknes near Kenton-on-Sea. Photo: Steven Lang
Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French toast
Make this easy breakfast
dish for your sweetheart
on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients:
3 eggs – R23.99 for 18
1 1/4 cups milk – R5.99L
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup parts skim ricotta
cheese
8 slices of bread
8 ounces sliced strawberries
– R17.99 p/pnt
4 teaspoon chocolate chips
2 teaspoon powdered
sugar
Phone Number: 046 622 3258
25
GOOD TO BE HERE... Rhodes University graduate John
Stapleton has been appointed as the general manager of
GBS Mutual Bank, which has its head offi ce in Grahamstown.
After matriculating at Grey High in PE he did a
post-matric year at St Andrew’s College, followed by a BA
degree at Rhodes and MBA at NMMU. He returned to PE
after a number of years in Johannesburg, and worked for
insurance broking companies Glenrand MIB, Alexander
Forbes and SATIB Risk Solutions. Stapleton is married to
Cath and they have two sons, Matthew and William, both
at school at Kingswood. He spends his leisure time relaxing
with family and friends, watching his sons play sport
and, when he fi nds the time, plays golf, cycles and swims.
He says: “I love the relaxed atmosphere of Grahamstown
and the way that the people have welcomed us to the
city.” Photo: Supplied
A thriving business grows from a small seed
Associations can only be smiling. Farmers assisting
on a rotational basis with the smooth
running of the sales, has created an excellent
working relationship with the entire Hobson &
Co team.
The neatness of the pens and surrounds
and the professionalism with which sales
are conducted forges great confidence in the
business.
Our sincere thanks go to Paul for his vision,
drive and enthusiasm in the livestock business.
His wish to partner livestock farmers
and plough back funds into the community is
greatly appreciated.
Method:
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs,
milk and the vanilla. Set aside.
Take 4 slices of bread and place 1
teaspoon of ricotta cheese on each of
those four slices. Spread slightly.
Top each slice of bread with about 6
slices of strawberries and a teaspoon
of chocolate chips. Top with another
slice of bread. You should have 4
“sandwiches”.
Spray a large nonstick griddle with
cooking spray and preheat.
Carefully dip each of the four sandwiches
into the egg mixture until the
bread is completely
moistened.
Place sandwich on skillet and cook
over medium heat. Cook for about
three to four minutes on each side.
The outside should be golden brown
and the center should be warm and
the chocolate is melted.
Place sandwich on plate. Top with
remaining strawberries and sprinkle
with powdered sugar.
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classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 8. Motoring 9. Legals
Friday, 12 February 2010
1. PERSONAL
Birth
KRIGE/PAICE. Billy and Anne
are delighted to announce the
safe arrival of Leila Rose Paice,
daughter of Nick Paice and
Michelle (née Krige) born in the
UK, on Thursday 4 February
2010.
Death
CARLO,
My son, brother. Your
walk of life was a legacy.
We will never forget you
and the joy you brought
into our lives. We will
miss you. Love always
Elton, Crystal, Brent,
Matthew and Williams
family.
CARLO Cassels. May your soul
rest in peace. Love Malcolm,
Ursula and family.
XOLILE PIERRIE MANKAYI
Born: 06/04/1955
Died: 05/02/2010
Service will be held at Lesley
Hewson Methodist Church, Joza
at 10am.
Sadly missed by his wife and
family.
Rest in peace Bhanqo
Found
PUPPY found at Spring on Port
Alfred road. If it belongs to you
please contact 083 485 2181.
BUNCH of keys found outside
Education Department
(Rhodes). Tel 076 600 6488.
Health & Beauty
GRAHAMSTOWN
For all your beauty
treatments
Contact
046 648 1419
Laser hair removal available
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Sports, Spinal &
General Practice
Med aids accepted
Mark Anderson
BSc(Hons)
079 381 4466
046 603 2314
The Beauty Salon
31 Park Road
• Waxing
• Facials
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Hot Stone Massage
• Massage
• Lash and Brow Tint
Over 20 years
experience
Call Sheena
083 414 3174
Health Shop
Spoil your Valentine
Gift Packs and Loving Treats
• Soy Scented Wax Melts
• Sensual Massage & Bath Oils
• Body Polish, Butters
& Bath Crystals
• Decadent Sally Williams Nougat
• Mood-setting Incense
& Aromatherapy Oils
• Massage Therapy Vouchers
Peppergrove Mall
Phone/Fax: 046 636 1496
In Memoriam
SETTI Michael. Passed away
tragically 12 February 2006. We
miss your beautiful smile and
gentle presence but we know
that you are in a better place.
Jürg and Sharon Richner.
Missing
MISSING cat. Young black cat
missing in Carnarvon Street
area. Please contact Meg on
046 622 3658 if you see him.
2. ANOUNCEMENTS
Notices
100 THINGS to do
in Grahamstown
www.countrycousins.co.za
To advertise here
contact Sivuyile on
046 622 7222
AA PROTEA GROUP. Antic Hall,
7.30pm Monday nights. 22 Albany
Road, next to New Apostolic Church.
Cell: John 083 550 4221. Wilfred
073 292 6057 and Antony 082
682 1234. If anyone, anywhere
reaches out for help we want the
hand of the AA to be there.
NKUHLU, KHONDO
INCORPORATED
Attorneys at law &
Admin of states
Amagqwetha • Prokureurs
Professional Notice
Please note that
Directors of Nkuhlu,
Khondo Incorporated
has opened a branch
offi ce at
No 4 Wolseley Street
Grahamstown
Tel: 046 622 8507
Fax: 046 622 8470
For more information
contact
Mr Beja: 046 622 8507
or
Cell No: 078 201 1472
RICHARD
WAGNER
is no longer
employed by
Grocott’s Mail.
Please don’t
accept his
business card in
lieu of payment.
3. SALES & SERVICES
Arts and Crafts
Books & Stationery
129 High St 6223549
BOOKS
AND
082 844 3688
BOOKS
Life of Rev H.H. Dugmore
1810-1897 Pub 1920
R180
Grocott’s Souvenir Album of
Grahamstown Pub 1898
R550
Tale of a Library (Grahamstown)
1827-1948 by C.C. Wiles
R50
Verse by H.H. Dugmore
Pub 1920
R100
Available from Ronel
082 857 8166.
STATIONERY
WELCOME ALL
RHODIANS. HAVE
A GREAT YEAR
Driving Schools
ALBANY DRIVING SCHOOL.
133 High Street, Grahamstown.
Telefax 046 622 3211 for
professional driving lessons.
Driving
School
Code 10 - POA
Code 8 - POA
Mike: 082 430 9855
mike@mikesdrivingschool.co.za
www.mikesdrivingschool.co.za
SOCIETY FOR THE
PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Equipping the
physically disabled
with skills to become
self-employed.
Tel / Fax 046 622 5359
Po Box 274
PRONTO
DRIVING SCHOOL
• Foolproof learners course
• Exciting Driving Lessons
by
Jan Strydom
(Your favourite instructor)
SMS/Call
072 938 5579
Finance
Before the repossess
your car...
Phone Shirley Robinson @ Alpha
Debt Counselling on
082 083 5709 or 046 622 8064.
Room 15 EPBS
Building Cnr of 87 High & Hill Street
Furniture
Buyers & Sellers
bentwoods
Select 2 nd Hand Furniture
Antiques & Collectables
2A Cawood Street
(Up the road from Village Green)
Tel: 046 622 5171
BIRITE
27 Bathurst Street
Telephone 622 2983
Buyers & Sellers of
• New and Secondhand
Furniture
The Knock Shop
Cottage Furniture
Antiques
2nd Hand Furniture
Furniture Removals
etc.
TEL: 622 3473
CELL: 072 399 1678
Gardening
GRASS CUTTING. Once off
clean ups. Refuse removal. Tree
felling/pruining, hedge trimming
and weed spraying. General
maintenance. 082 696 6831 or
071 897 6569.
Home Maintenance
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CARPET CLEANING ith Kirby
machine. Dry foam shampoo.
2 hour drying time. Call Martin
072 420 9348.
Classic Blinds
7 Beadle Street, Grahamstown
083 468 0887 046 622 5634
Offi ce Hours After Hours
For Professional and
Affordable Blinds
Venetian Blinds / Vertical Blinds
Grass & Bamboo Blinds
Repairs to Blinds
We render services in and
around Grahamstown/Port
Alfred/Kenton-on-Sea etc
For free quotations contact Bennie
&
Cleaning
Services
Mobile Auto Valet Service
Carpets/Upholstery/Windows
Household/Offi ce Cleaning
Maid Service
046 636 1214 * 073 217 8258
The Sunshine
Cleaning
Com pa ny
Cell: 082 820 5598
Tel: 046 622 3937
Personal Supervision
• Carpets • Upholstery
• Windows • Offi ce Valet
• Car Valet
• Maid service - su per vised
Commercial and Domestic
SA RED CROSS
SOCIETY
Grahamstown Local
Committee
We hire out
wheelchairs, crutches,
toilet equipment
Visit
www.grocotts.co.za

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classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 6. Businesses 8. Motoring 9. Legals
Jewellery
70 High Street
Grahamstown
Tel/Fax 046 622 3115
• Engraving
• Watch & Jewellery
Repairs
•Watches
•Jewellery
•Trophies
•Medals
•Gifts
•African Curios
•Zippo Lighters
Miscellaneous Sales
REEBOK Powertrain Eliptical
Cross-Trainer with pulse rate
sensors, excellent condition
R1 500. 083 461 5437.
Bakkie load
thornwood
DELIVERED @ R250
: 074 112 0116
Miscellaneous Wanted
Are you willing/able
to take the Grocott’s
Mail newspaper to
Kenton and/or Port
Alfred on a Tuesday
and Friday?
Contact Louise
Vale on
046 622 7222 or
072 477 1081
Pets
FAIRBAIRN
KENNELS
& CATTERY
Tel: 046 622 3527
Cell: 082 552 3829
For Well Cared-for,
Happy Pets
PONY for sale. Beautiful, safe
pony for children. Phone 046
622 4464.
WAGS
Professional Dog Grooming
For All Dogs
Cell: 072 088 5139
Grocott’s Mail
SUBSCRIPTION
phone 046 622 7222
SPCA
046 622 3233,
EMERGENCY: 079 037 3466
SAT 9.30AM-12NOON
SUN 9.30AM-10.30AM
ANIMALS FOUND
• Cattle and donkeys found around
Grahamstown
• Black collie-type with long coat and
collar, where is my owner ?
• Black Labrador good condition found
Vukani, possibly followed some one
home FROM THE Oatlands area
• Small tabby kitten, very friendly and
thin, found Milner Street.
ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION
• Small short-legged dog, will make an
excellent pet.
• German Shepherd female, affectionate
about 5years old.
• Fox Terrier cross, with interesting
markings. Gentle and energetic.
• Male cross –breed Baggs neutered
male is looking for a loving home
• Collie-type, white with big black
patches, easy to train.
• A young and vibrant male collie, who
wags with his entire body!
• Small afrikanis female abandoned by
her family.
• Black lab x boerboel, timid but loving.
• Beautiful Boerboel puppy about 10
weeks old.
• Another GSD male, very very handsome.
• We have a variety of playful young
kittens, pretty and playful.
• We also have several lovely adult
cats, all colours and friendly.
SPCA says a big thank you to Mr and
Mrs Wrigth for food and bedding, to Dr
Bowker for tick and fl ea pour on, Susie
Barnard for Blankets, Tim Van Niekerk
for 2 computers, Phil Heemstra for cat
food and cat boxes
Please note that we are getting many
cases of parvo (CPV) at the moment, a
highly contagious disease that affects
the digestive tract and/or cardiac
muscle of dogs, especially pups under
6 months. Remind your friends, family
& staff to keep vaccinations up-to-date.
Vomitting, runny tummies and high
temperatures are indicators and must
be treated by a vet immediately. Please
dog owners ensure that your pet wears
a collar and ID tag.
Photography
Restaurants
VALENTINE
TREAT YOUR LOVED
ONE TO SOMETHING
DIFFERENT!
Valentine’s dinner
Saturday 13the Feb.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
046-6226788
Security
East Cape
Access Systems
“For all your access control
and vehicle security needs”
Electic gates, burglar bars,
pallisade fencing, VESAapproved
car alarms/
immobilisers/gearlocks
Call 046 622 5668 or visit
us in Anglo-African Street
for a free quotation
Dennis van der Merwe
TRELLIDOR
AGENT
Tel: 082 657 3719
Services Offered
PARASITE removers on tombstones.
Phone 046 637 0409 or
cell 071 339 1558.
Swimming Pools
EAST CAPE POOLS
For everything your pool needs.
• Construction and
Fibre-glassing - Design your
own pool.
• Pre-moulded fi bre-glass
moulds - 24 to choose from.
• Repairs - Re-fi bre-glass and
re-paint your old pool.
• Pool maintenance contracts.
• Pumps, fi lters, heaters, pool
covers, etc.
All materials are SABS approved.
Emile 073 321 9944
We manufacture the
widest range
of quality affordable
fiberglass swimming &
splash pool shells and
offer installation
throughout the Eastern
Cape.
DIY KITS AVAILABLE
046 624 2128 /
082 719 5285
Philip or Melinda Smit
www.hitecpools.co.za
4. EMPLOYMENT
Employment Offered
Applications are invited for a
substitute teaching post. Applicants
must be able to teach
Physical Science, life sciences
and mathematical literacy in
Grades 10-12. Applications
must reach the principal not
later than Wednesday 17 February
2010. Applications must
be sent to:
The Principal,
Ukhanyo Sec. School,
PO Box 295,
Alexandria 6185,
Tele/fax 046 653 1266
A position is available for an
experienced
IT SALESPERSON
The successful candidate
will be tasked with selling
not only computer hardware
and software,
but also Offi ce Machines
and Furniture.
A strong knowledge of computer
hardware & software
is essential.
Qualifi cations and
experience in this fi eld will
be benefi cial to your
application.
Please post a copy of your
CV and a covering letter to:
The Manager, PO Box 107,
Grahamstown, 6140.
If you have not heard from
us within two weeks please
consider your application
unsuccessful
RESTAURANT manager in
Grahamstown and King Williams
Town. Experience required.
Starting salary R4 000pm.
Email CV to rmh@telkomsa.net
VACANCY:
DEBTORS CLERK
Requirements:
Matric
Computer Literate, Excel and
Word
Pastel Accounting
Previous Accounts experience
Debt Collecting
Please fax CVs to
086 543 4962
Employment Wanted
CAPABLE labouring man seeks
once-a-week gardening job. Experienced
in lawn-mowing, hedge
clipping and basic maintenance.
Please phone 046 622 2663
and inquire about Richmond.
MALE shop assistant. Sober habits.
Hardworking. Xhosa fl uency.
Phone 046 622 5032.
5. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Offered
ALL facilities available in
serviced rooms. Phone 046
622 4464. HELEN WALLACE
ESTATE AGENT.
Offi ce Space
Wanted
AN NGO working in EC urgently
seeks offi ce space for 17 people
in the Grahamstown area. Contact
Sibongile at 072 889 5787.
To Let
GARDEN bachelor fl at. Off-street
parking. Secure. Sunnyside area.
R1 800pm incl L&W. Post-grad/
mature student or professional.
Contact 083 287 2190.
SPACIOUS, modern family
home, in Graeme College area,
on lease from 1 Feb. Phone
HELEN WALLACE 046 622
4464.
THE one-bedroom fl at at 3 Frere
Street for R2 400 a month
inclusive will suit a person with
transport. Sorry no children.
Phone Geoff at 072 257 5192.
8. MOTORING
Motoring Sales
To advertise
here contact
Sivuyile on
046 622 7222
Friday, 12 February 2010
Motoring Services
PARKHILL
MOTORS
YOUR VOLKSIE SPECIALISTS
046 622 2978
082 730 1527
083 760 0576
MIKE & GRANT
REPAIR & SERVICE
ALL MAKES OF CARS
9. LEGALS
ESTATE LATE
In the estate of the late SARAH
AGATHA BOTHA (ID No 131008
0045 083) of 1 Porlock Road,
Grahamstown, born 8 October
1913 and who died on 7 May
2009.
Estate No 236/2010
All persons being indebted to or
having claims against the above
estate are hereby called upon to
lodge their claims with and pay
their debts within thirty days
from the date of publication here
of to:
AR WHITELEY & CO
Agents for Executor
PO Box 2
6140
GRAHAMSTOWN
ESTATE LATE
In the Estate of the late BON-
ISWA JOYCE MZIZI (also known
as MANZI) Identity Number
570909 0407 082 of 73
Extension 3, Pumlani Location,
Grahamstown, who was born on
9th September 1957 and who
died at Grahamstown on 2nd
March 2009.
No 1604/2009
The First and Final Liquidation
and Distribution Account in the
above Estate will lie for inspection
at the Offi ce of the Master
of the High Court, Grahamstown
for a period of three weeks
reckoned from the 12th February
2010.
WHEELDON, RUSHMERE
& COLE
Attorneys for Executor
119 High Street
GRAHAMSTOWN
(Ref Mr Laing)
Grocott’s Mail
40 High Street
Grahamstown 6140
Tel: 622 7222
Fax: 622 7282
Need a advert in
the
newspaper?
Contact or
Sivuyile on
046 622 7222

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Mini Motoring
An appreciation for the environment
Making exceptional strides towards education and conserving
the wealth of coastal biodiversity in the area is the main
aim of the newly developed Mercedes-Benz Coastal Education
and Visitors’ Centre in the Nahoon Point Nature reserve
in East London. At the official conclusion of the three-year,
R3-million sponsorship, Rainer Ruess, vice-president responsible
for manufacturing at Mercedes-Benz South Africa
(MBSA), emphasised the important role business plays in
assisting the conservation of South Africa’s natural heritage.
Renault South Africa’s market share remains on
the rise
In a stabilising but still very low market, for the fourth consecutive
month, Renault South Africa achieved its highest
market (4.83%) since February 2006. Steady increases monthon-month
have seen the French marque’s market share yearto-date
climb to 2.94% – more than double that of 2008.
New website for Automechanika, Frankfurt
Automechanika, the global trade fairs for the automotive aftermarket,
has launched a new website, months before the
start of its flagship fair in Frankfurt in September. There are
“fireworks for the eyes and ears” for visitors to http://automechanika.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.
The site will
take the viewer on an interactive road show to the accompaniment
of rock music.
Premium Lotus 7 replica
The premium quality, South African designed and built Millennium
7 sports car is to be made available to more enthusiasts in
the future. This will follow a decision by the main driver of the
project, Chris Carstens to put it on more of a business footing
than has been the situation up to now, where production has
been very limited and all the cars have vastly different specifications.
The Millennium 7 is yet another take on the original
Lotus 7, designed and built by the legendary Colin Chapman in
England in 1957. Records show that more than 90 companies
around the world have built variations on the Lotus 7 theme.
Goodyear concept tyres made with BioIsoprene
The world’s first Goodyear concept demonstration tyres
made with BioIsoprene technology made their debut in
Copenhagen, Denmark, recently. BioIsoprene is a breakthrough
alternative to replace a petro-chemically produced
ingredient in the manufacture of synthetic rubber with renewable
biomass. BioIsoprene product is derived from renewable
raw materials, and represents a significant development
within the biochemical and rubber industries.
Women’s World car of the year
The first-ever Women’s World Car of the Year awards have
been announced and the supreme winner, the car that received
the greatest number of votes, is the Jaguar XF. Over
the past year eight women motoring writers from around the
world have tested 21 cars from a short list and the Jaguar XF
was the clear winner, edging out the Volvo XC60 and the VW
Golf diesel, in that order.
GM KENRICH
USED LDVS
2008 ISUZU KB300D-TEQ EXT/CAB 4X2 R210 000
2008 ISUZU KB250D LWB R134 900
2007 ISUZU KB200 LWB FLEETSIDE R109 900
USED CARS
2009 VW POLO 1.4I TRENDLINE R134 900
2009 VW POLO 1.4I TRENDLINE R132 900
2008 OPEL CORSA 1.4I ESSENTIA R127 900
2008 OPEL CORSA 1.4I LITE + A/C R 76 900
2008 VW POLO CLASSIC 140I SEDAN R114 900
2008 TOYOTA YARIS 1.3 T3+ HATCHBACK R114 900
2007 OPEL MERIVA 1.4 ESSENTIA R105 000
18 AFRICAN STREET
046 622 7312
SPECIALS:
NEW OPEL CORSA 1.4 CLUB UTILITY
NOW ONLY R129 300.00
We make the Dif fer ence
24-HR BREAKDOWN SERVICE
082 557 4706
Contact : Dean Kent 082 573 3379
Richard Axe 082 788 2794
Genean Mardon 072 044 8533
WWW.KENRICHMOTORS.CO.ZA
MOTORING
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
SLIPPERY ISSUE... A dispute which began two years ago over the municipal car wash continues as Liyakhanya car wash
manager Mbulelo Kitsili operates alongside a state-of-the-art facility built by the municipality as a youth development
project. The municipality refuses to own up to the delay as municipal spokesperson Thandy Matebese said: “The ball is
in Kitsili’s court and we expect the workers to be benefi ciaries and him to be a mentor”. Kitsili refused to comment on
whether he had received the lease agreement from the municipality stating that his legal team advised him not to speak
to the media. Pictured here are the self-proclaimed co-owners of Liyakhanya Car Wash washing cars. Photo: Busisiwe Hoho
Sign language awareness campaigns for
bus and taxi operators
STAFF REPORTER
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport will launch
its rollout programme of a sign language awareness
campaign for bus and operators at Mount Ayliff taxi
rank today.
The launch will be linked with the Departmental Exhibition
Programme, which seeks to take government services to the
people.
Launched on 14 March 2008 by the Special Programmes
Unit and Public Transport in the directorate, the project serves
as a guide to eradicate all forms of marginalisation and discrimination
against people with disabilities in the public transport
sector.
The main objective of the programme is to create awareness
through workshops targeting taxi and bus drivers, regarding
a friendly and accessible public transport system towards
NEW OPEL CORSA 1.8 CLUB UTILITY
NOW ONLY R136 000.00
NEW ISUZU KB300D-TEQ D/CAB 4X2
NOW ONLY R306 000.00
NEW ISUZU KB300D-TEQ D/CAB 4X4
NOW ONLY R338 000.00
people with disabilities, especially those who are deaf and blind
and require more effective sign language interpretation.
This follows deliberations with Disabled South Africa, who
concluded that shortcomings were notified in communication
with bus and taxi operators in regard to people with disabilities.
The identified factors included:
• Operators not understanding sign language at terminal points
for deaf people
• Operators who are negligent and not obeying disability loading
and parking bay regulations
• Protection and courtesy towards disabled commuters
With the 2010 Soccer World Cup fast approaching, the department
believes that the project can assist to prepare public
transport services providers, because people from all walks of
life will be in the country and our province.
The campaign will further be rolled out to Njoli taxi rank,
Cacadu and Aliwal North taxi ranks and Ukhahlamba.
To advertise here contact our advertising department on
046 622 7222 or fax 046 622 7282

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
FIRST TO GET THERE... Mark Tharratt, left, was the fi rst semi-fi nalist to be drawn in Mike’s
Driving School’s Win a Car competition. Here he shakes hands with Mike’s Driving School
owner, Michael Gilfi llan. Photo: Stephen Penney
Win a car with Mike’s
Driving School
STEPHEN PENNEY
One newly licenced driver
will drive away with
a brand new Corsa
bakkie in the latest Win a Car
competition, this time run by
Mike’s Driving School.
Michael Gilfillan, owner
of Mike’s Driving School said
the competition is “one way to
get out there,” although many
people know Mike as he has
been in the business for ten
years.
The competition started
at the beginning of January
and runs until November and
is open to all Mike’s Driving
Motoring tip
Replace coolant at or
before factory recommended
intervals with
the proper type, mixture
and volume. Always allow
the coolant system to rid
itself of air before putting
the radiator cap in place.
School customers who pass
their driving licence.
A semi-finalist will be
drawn from each month’s
drivers, with a total of twelve
finalists making it through to
the final draw which will take
place on 27 November.
While 11 semi-finalists will
be drawn between January
and November, the 12th will
be drawn on the evening from
those customers who passed
their drivers but were not a
semi-finalist.
The competition is also
open to drivers with a code 8
licence wanting to upgrade to
a code 10 licence. January’s
MOTORING
JW AUTO - Grahamstown
•Michael Lukwe 073 544 9346 •Tel: 046 622 8600 •Fax: 046 622 8601•40 Beaufort Street
2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ambiente A/C R/C R154 950
2009 VW Citi Sport 140i Alloy R/CD R 82 950
2009 VW Polo 140 Trend Hatch A/C R/C R139 950
2009 VW Tenacity 140i R 74 950
2009 Ford Ikon 1.4 TDCi A/C R139 950
finalist, Mark Tharratt was
drawn this week. Tharratt already
had a code 8 licence and
upgraded to a code 10.
DEMOS
2009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID R289 900
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.3 PROFESSIONAL R159 900
2009 TOYOTA YARIS T3 A/C R129 900
USED PASSENGER
2009 VW TENACIITY 1.4 R 75 900
2009VW CITI SPORT 1.4I R 84 900
2009 VW POLO CLASSIC 1.4 R136 900
2009 VW POLO CLASSIC 1.6 T/LINE R152 000
2009 VW POLO 1.4I H/B T/LINE R132 900
2008TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4 PROF R139 900
Charmaine King 082 496 9081
Warren Henry 083 391 1177
Headman Ndwendwe
082 434 5310
2008 VW Polo Classic 160 Trend A/C R/C R124 950
2008 Opel Corsa 140 Lite R 64 950 2008 GMW Hover 2.4i 4X4 SUV
LIMP U... It appears that drivers from the University of Limpopo are not familiar with
parking bays reserved for disabled people. This picture taken on Church Square recently
shows a minibus illegally parked without a sticker indicating that an occupant of the vehicle
is disabled. Photo: Steven Lang
R179 950
Lots more to choose from. Give us a call
2007 HONDA CRV RVSI 2.0 R239 900
2005 FIAT PALIO 11 GO R 42 900
2003 JEEP CHEROKEE 3.7L AUTO R121 000
Allow us to source any
pre-owned vehicle you require
SETTLER CITY TOYOTA
TEL: 046 622 7017
Visit www.grocotts.co.za
USED COMMERCIAL
2009TOYOTA HI LUX 2.5D-4D S/C & + CANOPY R174 900
2008 MITSUBISHI COLT 2.0 PETROLLWB R 94 900
2007 NISSAN HARDBODY 3.0TDI SE R124 900
2004 TOYOTA TOYOTA HI LUX 3.0D 4X4 S/C R109 900
2004TOYOTA HI LUX 3.0 4X4 S/CAB R111 000
2008 Hyundai H100 + Canopy P/S R129 950
2008 Chana Benni 1.3 Lux R 62 950
2007 Nissan Tida 1.6 Visia Sedan A/C R/CD R104 950
2006 Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRD Auto A/C R179 950
2005 Mazda 3 1.6 Active Sedan A/C R/CD R104 950
2005 Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTi Elegance R 84 950
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Club Sport
BOWLS
Pepper Grove Pick n Pay Inter Company
Night Bowls tournament.
Latest results:
Monday, 8 February
Dixie Chicks 8 - Pheasant Pluckers 23
D&A Timbers 9 - SureGo Travel - 12
Bright Sparks 34 - PGP 3
Bob’s Cabinets 10 - Penny Pinchers 19
Strikers 11 - GBS Mutual Bank 11
Carara 16 - Raffriders 5
Carara Invtational 10 - Road Sultans 24
Residential Rats 11 - Videotronic 11
Rock Soc 9 - Oracle ITS 17
Leagal Eagles 29 - Bumble Bees 16
Aloe Ferox 27 - HKE Racing Snakes 10
IT Harddrivers 16 - Intertown Transport 13
Tuesday 9 February
Four Jacks 39 - 3 Ducks and a Dame 3
Buddies Bowlers 16 - HKE Racing
Snakes 12
Masons 23 - Bob`s Cabinets 9
Padbouers 21 - M S Volkswagen 11
Makana Brick C 13 - A N White 11
Kenrich 7 - Gtn Electric 20
MAWAS 10 - Fizix 23
Leopards 13 - The Wolff Pack 17
Whiteleys/PSG 23 - Nolte Smit
Attorneys 7
School Sport
ROWING
St Andrew’s win Grey regatta
The St Andrew’s Rowing Club junior
oarsman attended the Grey Regatta in
Port Elizabeth over the past weekend.
The regatta was open to U14 and older
oarsmen who will not be able to compete
at the Buffalo Regatta.
Altogether 21 St Andrew’s pupils
competed from U14 and open age
groups. The weather was good and St
Andrew’s won the quadruple sculls in
the A, B and C divisions and convincingly
won the octuple race in spite of midrace
mayhem caused by too many boys
watching their opposition boat, instead
of concentrating on their own rowing.
St Andrew’s won all six double scull
events and also won most of the single
scull events, against opposition that
specialises in small boat training.
St Andrew’s were winners of the
Victor Ludorum points trophy with 66
points. Grey High School finished second
on 44 points.
CRICKET
Graeme College vs Grahamstown Development
(Saturday 6 February)
U14A - Grahamstown Development 113
(Ciko Ngodwane 7/44), Graeme 114/4
(Keagan Fischer 52 not out). Graeme
won by 6 wickets.
2nds - Grahamstown Development 267
(Ivan Marais 3/44; Dylan Schneiganz
3/41), Graeme 162 (Bongo Mkiva 26;
Juandre Nel 21). Graeme lost by 105 runs.
Graeme College vs Union High (Saturday)
U15A - Union High 116 (Abongile Hashe
5/31; Odwa Xonxa 4/25), Graeme
117/8 (Sinawo Lindi 25; Siphosethu
Pinini 19; Antony Scheepers 15).
Graeme won by two wickets
1sts – Graeme 140 (Abner Accom 38;
Thandi Nqowana 23; Carl Oerson 20),
Union High 142/7 (Abner Accom 3/38;
Carl Oerson 2/27). Graeme lost by three
wickets.
Kingswood College vs Woodridge
In a very good contest, Woodridge came
up tops beating Kingswood by 28 runs.
Woodridge won the toss and chose to
bat first and got off to a solid start with
a good opening partnership. Kingswood
were disciplined in the field and good
bowling, along with some indifferent decision
making by a few batters, resulted
in Kingswood clawing their way back into
the game. Neither side was willing to
take control of the play and Woodridge
finished on 202 all out. Neil Hornbuckle
Sport
Sports results
produced his best figures for Kingswood,
as the off-spinner finished on 5
for 56. Three days after knocking up
his second century for Kingswood in a
Pro20 match vs Port Alfred.
Kingswood started off with a superb
opening partnership between Nicholas
Gailey and Steven Hansel (62).
Hansel was brilliantly dismissed by
a reflex return catch, which arguably,
was the most significant moment of the
innings. Kingswood then collapsed losing
five wickets for 15 runs before Scot
van Breda (30) and Warwick Bradfield
(41) put on a sixth wicket partnership
of 54. However, the main difference
between the teams, was the relentless
accuracy of Woodridge’s leg-spin bowler
who rolled through the rest of the Kingswood
batters at will and Kingswood
were dismissed for 174.
Other results: Kingswood and
Woodridge:
Woodridge 2nd 141 all out
(Chad Matthews 4/26,
Lihleli Xoli 2/44, Cameron
Thorp 2/34), Kingswood
90 all out (Charlie du Cane
33, Theo Calitz 23). Kingswood
lost by 51 runs
Kingswood 3rd 187 for
9 (Duncan Rist 84 not
out, Craig Robinson 34),
Woodridge 81 all out (Steven
Ellery 7/21). Kingswood
won by 106 runs.
Kingswood U15A 195
all out (Chad Drake 49),
Woodridge 111 all out
(Anelisa Mteto 5/29). Kingswood
won by 84 runs.
Woodridge U14A 94 all
out (Marco Lombard 6/20,
Ryan Victor 4/24), Kingswood
96 for 2 (Marco
Lombard 46*, Dylan van
Noordt 26). Kingswood won by eight
wickets
St Andrews 6th 130 all out (Cullen
Arnold 2/12), Kingswood 93 all out
(Lwandile Mkosana 30).
Kingswood lost by 37 runs.
Herbert Hurd U13A 95 all out (Jarod
van Blerk 3/16, Harry Robinson 3/10),
Kingswood U13A 96 for 2 (Daine Kruger
44, Michael Pyle 23 not out), Kingswood
won by 8 wickets.
Herbert Hurd U13B 119 all out (Steven
Clark 2/26, Hayden Kruger 3/15),
Kingswood 100 all out.
Kingswood lost by 19 runs.
Kingswood U11A 119 all out (James
Rippon 52, Nicholas Wilmot 25), Herbert
Hurd 38 all out (Anthony Sandys
– Thomas 5/4). Kingswood won by 81
runs.
Herbert Hurd U11B 122 for 8 (Calvin du
Preez 4 for 26), Kingswood 95 all out.
Kingswood lost by 27 runs.
St Andrew’s College vs Queen’s College
The St Andrew’s College 1st X1 lost
faced Queen’s College on Saturday.
St Andrew’s lost the toss and faced a
tough challenge being in the field first
as the lower pitch resembled a batting
paradise. The St Andrew’s bowlers responded
well, bowling in pairs and creating
pressure from both ends under
intense heat. James Price got an early
breakthrough and the bowlers held the
initiative bowling Queen’s out for 134.
Ryan Dugmore was again among the
wickets finishing with 4/43. After lunch
the St Andrew’s batsman took advantage
of the favorable batting conditions
as Sasha Gunn and Michael Rushmere
compiled a match winning 100 run
opening partnership. Sasha Gunn took
his team all the way with a sparkling 64
not out as St Andrew’s completed a convincing
eight wicket victory.
2nds - Queens 196 all out (Antony Everard
3/25, André Coetzee 3/25), St Andrew’s
91/7 (Stefan Euijen 41 not out).
Match drawn.
3rds - St Andrew’s 315/2 (Jacque Van
Niekerk 121, John Joseph 102 not out),
Queens 80 all out (Rob Morris 4/25,
James Semple 3/15). St Andrew’s won
by 235 runs.
4ths - St Andrew’s 339/6 declared
(Dean Frielinghaus 92, William Duncan
81 not out, Khaya Mqhayi 51), Queens
122 all out (Jason Kankowski 4/29,
Ryan Hutchings 3/7). St Andrew’s won
by 217 runs.
Colts A - St Andrew’s 235 all out (Murray
Leith 77, Andrew Rushmere 62),
Queens 138/6. Match drawn.
Colts B - Queens Queens 136 all out
(Myles Crossland 3/14), St Andrew’s
138/4. St Andrew’s won by 6 wickets.
Junior Colts A - St Andrew’s 231/8
declared (Chris McCarthy 54), Queens
86/6 (Steven Green 4/11). Match
drawn.
Aegen Bax of Kingswood College gives it a go in the first
basketball clash of the year against Nombulelo High School.
Photo: Supplied
Junior Colts B – St Andrew’s 308/2
(Kieran Wittuhn 150 not out, Mathew -
Adam Bloem 60 not out), Queens 60 all
out (Robert Ball 3/13). St Andrew’s won
by 248 runs.
Other cricket results
5ths vs Mary Waters. St Andrew’s 244
all out (Lourens Steytler 71), Mary Waters
46 all out (Michael Vos 7/25). St
Andrew’s won by 198 runs.
6ths vs Tiger Titans. Tiger Titans
218/3, St Andrew’s 29 all out. St Andrew’s
lost by 189 runs
WATERPOLO (GIRLS)
Kingswood U14A 11 Pearson U14B 0
U14A 5 Pearson U14A 0
U14A 9 Woodridge U14A 0
U15A 6 Pearson 0
U15A 9 Woodridge 6
2nd 2 Pearson 6
U15A 2 Woodridge 6
1st 11 Pearson U16 0
1st 4 Pearson 0
1st 8 Woodridge 0
DSG vs Alex Road and Collegiate
1sts beat Alex 1sts B 10-0
1sts beat Alex 1sts 3-2
1sts beat Collegiate 1sts 4-1
2nds lost to Collegiate 3-5
U16A beat Alex 3rds 13-0
U16A beat Alex U15A 8-0
lost to Collegiate U16A 2-7
U14A beat Alex U14A 10-2
U14A beat Alex U14B 11-0
U14A lost to Collegiate U14A 2-8.
WATERPOLO - BOYS
Kingswood 2nd 4 Grey U15A 10
2nd 6 Grey 5th 6
2nd 8 Grey 4th 2
U15A 2 Selborne 5
U15A 6 Grey U15B 0
U15A 5 Grey U14A 11
U14A 0 Selborne 10
U14A 3 Grey U14B 9
U14A 9 Grey U14C 9
1st 2 Grey 2nd 5
1st 2 Grey 11
1st 5 Selborne 6
Waterpolo matches between St Andrew’s
College, Kingswood College,
Graeme College, Grey High School and
Selborne College were played on Saturday
6 February. St Andrew’s and Kingswood
hosted Grey High School and
Selborne College for a full set of water
polo fixtures on Saturday. A total of 50
matches were played on the day, and
most games were closely contested encounters.
Highlights of the day included
a narrow 4–5 loss for Kingswood 1st
against Selborne 1sts, and an exciting
final match between St Andrew’s 1st
and Grey 1st played in front of a large
crowd which St Andrew’s won 6–3.
Results of the matches played on Saturday
were:
St Andrew’s 1st beat Selborne 1st 13–3
St Andrew’s 1st beat Grey 1st 6–3
Grey 1st beat Selborne 1st 5–3
Grey 1st beat Kingswood 1st 12–2
Selborne 1st beat Kingswood
1st 5–4
Selborne 1st beat St Andrew’s
2nd 8–2
Grey 2nd beat Kingswood
1st 5–4
St Andrew’s 2nd beat Grey
2nd 8–5
St Andrew’s 2nd beat
Selborne 2nd 6–1
Grey 2nd beat Selborne
2nd 6–1
Grey 3rd beat St Andrew’s
3rd 6–2
Selborne 2nd beat St Andrew’s
3rd 5–3
Grey 3rd beat Selborne
2nd 8–7
Graeme 1st drew with Grey
3rd 4–4
Graeme 1st beat Grey 4th
3–2
Grey 3rd beat St Andrew’s
4th 7–0
St Andrew’s 4th beat Grey 4th 8–2
Kingswood 2nd beat Grey 4th 8–2
St Andrew’s 5th drew with Grey 4th 4–4
St Andrew’s 5th beat Grey 5th 8–6
Grey 5th beat St Andrew’s 6th 10–6
Kingswood 2nd drew with Grey 5th 6–6
Grey U15C beat St Andrew’s 6th 7–2
Grey U15A beat Kingswood 2nd 10–4
Grey U15A beat St Andrew’s U15A 8–4
St Andrew’s U15A drew with Selborne
U15A 4–4
St Andrew’s U15A beat Grey U15B 9–3
Grey U14A beat St Andrew’s U15A 10–5
Grey U15A beat Selborne U15A 5–1
Selborne U15A beat Kingswood U15A
5–2
Selborne U15A beat Grey U15B 8–2
Kingswood U15A beat Grey U15B 6–0
Grey U14A beat Kingswood U15A 11–5
Grey U15B beat St Andrew’s U15B 9–1
St Andrew’s U15B beat Grey U15C 6–1
St Andrew’s U15B beat Grey U15D 6–3
Grey U15C beat Graeme U15A 7–2
Graeme U15A beat Grey U15D 5–1
Graeme U15A beat Grey U14C 9–3
Grey U15D beat St Andrew’s U14B 7–1
Grey U14A beat St Andrew’s U14A 16–2
St Andrew’s U14A drew with Grey U14B
3–3
St Andrew’s U14A beat Selborne U14A
7–5
Grey U14A beat Selborne U14A 15–2
Selborne U14A beat Grey U14B 5–3
Selborne U14A beat Kingswood U14A
10–0
Grey U14B beat Kingswood U14A 9–3
Kingswood U14A beat Grey U14C 9–3
Grey U14B beat St Andrew’s U14B 8–1
St Andrew’s U14B beat Grey U14C 6–3.
ATHLETICS
Kingswood results at the Grahamstown
Schools Athletics meeting
Shannon Arnold - 1st 400m 1:09,40
and 1st 800m 2:40,03
Jonathan Amadi - 1st 100m 11.52
Michelle du Toit - 2nd 1500m 6:06,22
Sibusiso Matyolweni - 2nd 100m 11.52
Sisitha Ndungane - 3rd 100m 14.42
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Ciaran Brown- 3rd 400m 56.81
John Stephenson - 3rd 800m 2:20,81
BASKETBALL
Kingswood 1st Boys 53 Nombulelo 39
Kingswood 2nd Boys 22 Nombulelo 10
DSG vs Lawson Brown, Joza and Good
Sheppard-
U14’s vs Good Sheppard: won 16-9
U16’s vs Lawson Brown: won 18-5
1st Team vs Lawson Brown: won 11-8
TENNIS (GIRLS) – INDEPENDENT
SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
Kingswood 0 Epworth 9
Kingswood 5 St Mary’s 4
Kingswood 1 Rhodean 8
Kingswood 4 DSG 5
DSG travelled to Cape Town over the
weekend to take part in the Independent
Schools Tennis tournament.
DSG finished 5th out of 8 schools taking
part. They met Kingswood in the play
offs for 5th and 6th and beat them.
Other results:
Vs St Annes – Lost (10-0)
Vs Herschel – Won (6-4)
Vs Springfield – Lost (3-7)
Vs Kingswood – Won (5-4)
TENNIS BOYS
U13C vs St Andrews Prep
KC 43 SAP 30
KC won be 13 games
SWIMMING
The St Andrew’s River Mile
The annual St Andrew’s river mile for the
senior pupils and half mile for juniors,
took place from the Bushman’s River recently.
The junior half mile was won by
Matthew Danckwerts (Upper House) in
a time of 14 minutes and 22 seconds.
He was followed by Dyllan Ramsay (Graham)
and Mat Arnot (Armstrong).
The senior mile caused much excitement
in that St Andrew’s was nearly
beaten by a girl. Nick Eastwood (Graham)
saved the day by tying for first
place with Robyn Charter (DSG) in a
time of 27 minutes and 28 seconds.
Second in was James Myburgh (Merriman)
and third place went to James
Baker from Graham. The house results
based on the first five swimmers home
were as follows (the house with the lowest
points wins):
The Junior Mile - 1st Upper 52 points,
2nd Merriman 63 points, 3rd Armstrong
72 points, 4th Graham 75 points, 5th
Espin 87 points, 6th Mullins 129 points.
The Senior Mile - 1st Graham 59 points,
2nd Upper 64 points, 3rd Merriman 65
points, 4th Armstrong 71 points, 5th
Mullins 95 points, 6th Espin 105 points.
DSG at the River Mile
100 DSG swimmers took part in the
annual St Andrews/DSG/Prep River
Mile (and half mile). In the Open section
Robyn Charter took the win exiting
the water with the first St Andrews boy
(Nick Eastwood). Robyn was followed by
Victoria Dreyer in 2nd and Nicola Smith
in 3rd. In the Junior section (Grade 8
and 9) the race saw Kenyan Smith and
Nicola Wilson exiting the water together
to be awarded joint 1st place. They were
followed out by Erin Graham in 3rd.
House Placings:
Senior (mile) 1st Place Crewe 134
2nd Place Merriman 151
3rd Place Espin 157
Junior (1/2 mile) - 1st Place Merriman 107
2nd Place Crewe 134
3rd Place Espin 191
St Andrew’s College pupils, Matthew
Danckwerts and MJ Rosslee took
part in the Aquabear Gale in Uitenhage
on Saturday.
Matthew finished the 100m freestyle
event in a time of 1:02:55 smashing
the record set by James Myburgh in
the interhouse gala last year.
He qualified for level two gala
events. MJ broke the U16 100m breaststroke
record set by David Muller in a
colours time of 1:14:04. He qualified for
level three gala events.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 12 February 2010
Sport
How Tiger Titans beat St Andrew’s
DaviD Macgregor,
Daily Dispatch reporter
Bathurst’s Tiger Titans
gave their teenage
coach Ross McCreath
the perfect story to tell HRH
Prince Philip when he visits
Lord’s Cricket Ground next
month – by thrashing the
posh private school team he
captains. The township teenagers
handed the undefeated
St Andrew’s College sixth
team their first loss of the season
when they raced to 218 for
three and then bundled out
their better equipped opponents
for a paltry 29 runs.
To add insult to injury, the
plucky youngsters sent a jittery
McCreath – who opened
the St Andrew’s batting – back
to the pavilion under a gnarled
milkwood tree for a golden
duck after he was caught out
on the very first ball of their
innings.
A tightlipped McCreath
said: “I have mixed emotions.
It is difficult. I want the best
for the Titans and I am also
captain of my team.”
Although short on game
time the Titans showed they
wanted the win more than
their opponents by throwing
themselves at every ball, despite
a bumpy outfield littered
with thorns and cow dung
‘landmines’.
“This is a real test of character,”
St Andrew’s coach
Jake Madlala admitted as
he watched McCreath make
his way back to the sidelines
Howzat... another St andrew’s College batsman takes a long walk back to the pavilion after
being shown the finger by an umpire. Photo: David Macgregor, Daily Dispatch Reporter
one ball into the St Andrew’s
innings. “Take it easy, play
like you are practising in the
nets,” Madlala told star batsman
Duncan Ralston as nervous
newcomer Stefano Adonis
took his place at the crease.
With the writing already
on the wall, Adonis looked jittery
as he snicked and fresh
air swiped the next four balls
by speedster Africa Draai- before
lucking into a boundary.
A lucky single later and
Adonis – who high scored with
five – was sipping juice back
under the milkwood tree with
a glum-looking Ralston.
They were soon followed
by a rapid and steady stream
of team mates. “Those guys
are really quick and the ball
was moving all over the show,”
he explained. “Win or lose; it
was a great experience.”
Playing on a concrete
pitch with a fast disappearing
green felt top, the St Andrew’s
batsmen and bowlers had to
pour sand onto the playing
surface – just to see where the
crease was. With their opponents
clapping and singing on
the field before every ball was
bowled, the St Andrew’s batters
looked out of their depth
as they stuttered along to 30 all
out. Reluctant to dive at every
ball in the bumpy outfield,
St Andrews were their own
worst enemy as they dropped
as many as eight catches.
Titans co-coach Duduzi Mkalipi,
who also umpired the
Albany tennis squad named
stephen penney
THE Albany tennis squad was selected after
the recent Grahamstown and Districts
Junior Tennis Tournament which was held
in Grahamstown.
The Albany squad is made up of age
groups from U10 up to U18. Each age group
consists of 10 boys and 10 girls, although
six will be chosen for the various district
matches.
The Albany tennis teams first interdistrict
match is against Midlands on 18
March in Cradock. The teams will practise
together for two to three days before each
of the matches.
The 2010 Albany Squad:
U10 boys 1. Christopher Gleaves (Graeme
College), 2. Mark Amm (GC), 3. Joshua
Marx (St Andrew’s Prep), 4. Nicholas
Wilmot (Kingswood College), 5. Darin
Holman (GC), 6. Scott Cuthbert (SAP),
7. James Davies (SAP), 8. Daniel Davies
(SAP).
U10 girls 1. Keisha Still (Victoria Primary
School), 2. J Basson (Kenton), 3. Nicole
Wright (Kingswood College), 4. Bianca de
Klerk (KC), 5. Bonga Mbande (KC), 6. Amy
Mills (KC), 7. Pippa Stirk (KC), 8. Michaela
Zimmerman (VP).
U12 boys 1. Bruce Phillips (SAP), 2. Francois
Botha (GC), 3. Timothy Bloem (SAP),
4. Dylan Kathoke (SAP), 5. Cobus van Zyl
(GC), 6. Bryan Geyer (GC), 7. Nicholas Zimmerman
(GC), 8. G Calitz (Kenton), 9. Lisakhanya
Gora (KC), 10. Luke Hobson (SAP).
U12 girls 1. Alexis Carse (KC), 2. Mary
Royi (VP), 3. Paula Duxbury (KC), 4. L Nuttall
(DSG), 5. Milani Nododa (KC), 6. Kristen
Sandys-Thomas (KC), 7. Holly Eichoff
(KC), 8. Sesona Bay (VP), 9. Laila Rouhani
(KC), 10. Alice Godlonton (DSG).
U14 boys 1. Daine Kruger (KC), 2. Jonathan
Slack (St Andrew’s College), 3. Keiren
Witthunn (SAC), 4. Adam Godlonton (GC),
5. David Jones (KC), 6. Grant Acton (KC), 7.
Russell Dixon (GC), 8. Fanie van der Westhuizen
(KC),
9. Max Mitchell (SAC), 10. Brendan Owen
(SAC).
U14 girls 1. K Purdon (PAHS), 2. Lindsay
Biggs (KC), 3. Celeste du Toit (KC),
4. Aimee-Leigh Pote (KC), 5. Jenna Roux
(DSG), 6. Amy Preston (DSG), 7. H Knott-
Craig (KC), 8. Kelly Long (DSG), 9. Megan
Viljoen (DSG), 10. Speshi Mbande (KC).
game – joked with McCreath
about his team’s fast failing
efforts.
Player of the day was
Zakes Simanga who scored a
blitzkrieg 83 with the willow
before nailing three wickets
for six runs.
Although St Andrew’s
were undefeated this year
– beating Graeme College,
Selborne, Kingswood and a
Grahamstown development
team – they proved no match
for the Titans.
McCreath will jet off to
Lord’s next month to dine
with Prince Philip in the hallowed
Long Room and tell
him and others about the Tiger
Titans and his work with
the President’s Award.
two MaN tEaM... Michael
Patrick (front) of the
Rhodes University
Canoe Club, in action
during the Hansa Powerade
Dusi Canoe Marathon. His
canoe partner is
Christopher Birkett. the
two finished 11th overall
and won the U21 section.
Photo: Supplied
U16 boys 1. Adam Campbell (KC), 2.
James Shiard (KC), 3. Fletcher Grafton
(SAC), 4. Luke Boshoff (SAC), 5. Charles
Bowren (SAC), 6. William Duncan (SAC),
7. Charl Pellissier (SAC), 8. Andrew Rushmere
(SAC), 9. Steven Hulley (KC), 10.
Murray Leith (SAC).
U16 girls 1. Jenna Whyte (DSG), 2. Savannah
Varty (DSG), 3. Tanner Purdon (KC),
4. Cassandra Lister (VGHS), 5. Samantha
Fuller (KC), 6. S Blunden (KC), 7. Melissa
Thompson (DSG), 8. Mary-Anne Brown
(DSG), 9. Nicol Gowar (KC), 10. Kelly-Jane
Turner (KC), 11. Kelsey Horne (DSG).
U18 boys 1. Steven Loock (KC), 2. Dane
van der Westhuysen (SAC), 3. Rhain Staubo
(SAC), 4. Lihleli Xoli (KC), 5. Stephen
Glyn (SAC), 6. Jade Bowles (GC), 7. Tyron
Rankin (GC), 8. Jonathan Lister (GC), 9.
Craig Robinson (KC), 10. Justin Croxton
(SAC).
U18 girls 1. Katherine Ruck (DSG), 2. Tayla
Biggs (KC), 3. Jessica Gossow (KC), 4. Angela
Ruck (DSG), 5. Emma Glyn (DSG), 6.
Inge-Mari Luttig (DSG), 7. Teagan Purdon
(PAHS), 8. Megan Forster (DSG), 9. Many
Forster (DSG), 10. Bridget Cockroft (DSG).
Sport in brief
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Nite race
The annual Makana Brick 8km Nite Race takes place on
10 March. The race starts from the Albany Sports Club at
5.30pm and entries will be taken from 4.30pm. Race entry fee
is R10. Boerewors rolls and other refreshments will be on
sale during and after the race. There will be many spot prizes
as well as category prizes. A race route will also be provided
for disabled athletes in wheelchairs. For more information
contact Andrew Slaughter on 083 711 2623 or g9610620@
campus.ru.ac.za
Entries closed for Comrades
Entries for the 85th Comrades Marathon have officially
closed. This follows the final phase of entries that took place
on Saturday, 30 January when 2 000 spots were snapped up
in just four and a half minutes. Entries now stand at about
23 000.
Entries for two oceans closed
Entries for the country’s biggest half marathon, the Old
Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, which takes place on Easter
Saturday on 3 April, have reached the 11 000 mark and race
organisers are accepting no further entries. The flagship
event, the 56km ultra marathon, currently has just on 2 600
entries and the race office is expecting to see that increase
significantly over the next three weeks with most of the major
qualifying events taking place around the country during
February.
athletics in PE
The official start of the Yellow Pages Series takes place at
Xerox Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University stadium, in
Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth on Friday, 19 February.
This is the fourth year that Yellow Pages is sponsoring track
and field, having renewed their contract earlier this year to
the value of R20-million for the next three years. The second
meeting will be in Durban on 26 February 2010, and the third
in Potchefstroom on 4 March 2010.
Ironman Sa update
Entries for the 2010 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa have
closed and athletes have until 15 March to book their place as
late entrants, but with the entry limit set at 1800 they could be
disappointed as this may be reached prior to the cut off. The
race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 25 April. Ironman
SA covers a distance of 3.8km sea swim, 180km cycle and a
42.2km run. Registration statistics show that 11% of the field
is made up of international athletes. With South Africa on
everyone’s lips thanks to the Fifa World Cup the Ironman
South Africa will give the country another opportunity to
showcase its ability to host internationally recognised events.
Fourth ticket sales phase started
The fourth ticket sales phase kicked off on 9 February. This
phase, one of the last chances for fans to make sure that they
do not miss out on attending the first Fifa World Cup on African
soil, will run until 7 April 2010. Tickets will be allocated
on a “first come, first served, subject to availability” basis.
Applications can be made via http://www.fifa.com/2010 or
(for South African residents only) at FNB branches.
The third ticketing sales phase for the 2010 Fifa World
Cup South Africa was concluded recently.
A total of 1 206 865 tickets have been requested from
192 countries by the general public (excluding those tickets
that have been sold through the participating teams to their
fans). Of this total, 585 175 tickets were drawn successfully,
and 413 072 (70,6%) of those were allocated to South African
residents.
With regard to individual match tickets, category 4 was
the most popular and the final received the highest number
of applications. All applicants were scheduled to be informed
by Monday via email or SMS whether they were completely
or partially successful.
Champion tour hits the road
The Champion Tour, showcasing South African rugby’s
outstanding success in 2009, is currently on its 7 000km,
six-week journey across SA. Rugby fans will be able to see
all of the trophies collected by Peter de Villiers’ Springboks
in 2009: The Vodacom Tri-Nations trophy; the IRB Team of
the Year Award; the Unity Cup for winning the Castle South
Africa 2009 Lions Series; the Mandela Challenge Plate and
the Freedom Cup. The Rugby World Cup – which South
Africa currently holds – will also be on display in the 15m
trophy-filled trailer. In addition the IRB World Sevens Series
trophy, won by Paul Treu’s Springbok Sevens team, and the
Vodacom Super 14 trophy, claimed by the Vodacom Bulls will
also be on display. Other iconic trophies such as the Absa
Currie Cup and the SAA National Club Champs trophy have
also been added to the tour to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience
for South African rugby followers.
The Champions Tour hits Port Elizabeth on 19 and 20
February before moving to King William’s Town on 21 February
and East London on 22 February. The tour ends in Durban
on 21 March.

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TODAY
ATHLETICS Victoria Girls’ High
School athletics – see seperate
report.
SATURDAY, 13 FEBRUARY
ATHLETICS Albany high schools
athletics meeting takes place from
Rhodes Prospect field from 8am.
BOWLS Albany Bowling Club
will hold its annual GBS Mixed
Fours. Play is scheduled to start
at 8.30am and will continue until
5pm.
ROAD RUNNING Run/Walk For
Life long training run. Meet at
Wimpy parking lot at 5.30am for
about 25km run.
GOLF – Wimpy betterball stableford
at the Grahamstown Golf
Club. Contact 046 622 2106.
MONDAY, 15 FEBRUARY
BOWLS Pick n Pay night bowls
Nolte Smit Attorneys vs PGP,
Mawas vs Carara Invitational, Padbouers
vs Operation Rats, Makana
Brick B vs Taps Inc, Pheasant
Pluckers vs Sure Go Travel, Makana
Brick C vs IT Harddrivers, Rock
Soc vs Aloe Ferox, The Wolf pack
vs GBS Mutual Bank, 3 Ducks and
a Dame vs Bumble Bees, G’town
Electrical vs Carara.
WEEKLY:
RUGBY Swallows Rugby Club will
begin their practice sessions next
week. Practice will take place
every Monday to Thursday from
6pm to 7.30pm at Lavender Valley.
Everyone is welcome.
I WON’T GIVE IT BACK..
Eastern Province rugby
entertained a large crowd
at Miki Yili stadium on
Wednesday. EP faced
Border Bulldogs in a
friendly pre-season tournament
and EP Rugby
development officer,
Mazwi Dingana said the
organisers were pleased
with the support the
match received. In the
certain-raiser Nathaniel
Nyaluza Secondary
School beat TEM Mrwetyana
Secondary School
20-13. EP went on to
beat Border 48-26. Here
Somila Buya of Nathaniel
Nyaluza finds a gap
during his team’s match
against TEM Mrwetyana.
Photo: Stephen Penney
Daniel BranDt
Grocott’s Mail’s very own Stephen Penney,
came 137th in The Herald Volkswagen Cycle
Tour last Sunday.
So why is that special? He was also the first local
from Grahamstown to make it over the finish line
and one of only two locals to finish in under three
hours. The story of how he got there needs to be told.
Penney started out as a road-runner. Starting
in matric he ran the Two Oceans Marathon
for 17 consecutive years, and after his 10th race
became the second youngest person to earn a
permanent number.
Penney did his first cycle race in 2008. It was the
Makana Brick and Tile Cycle race and sadly he had
a terrible race with a couple of punctures and came
out feeling disappointed and discouraged. He then
decided to focus on his running but unfortunately
broke his ankle a few months later by falling into a
storm drain. But he recovered and managed to complete
his 17th Two Oceans marathon. After that he
decided to set himself the goal of the Half Iron Man.
He completed it five hours 51 minutes, and when
talking to me about it he said that he felt very good
during the cycle leg of the race. In a last minute decision
he decided to enter The Herald/VW Cycle tour
only two weeks before. “I was still cycling fit from
12 February 2010
The road-runner who became a cyclist
SPRINT... The Victoria Girls’
High School athletics and soccer
programme takes place at
the school today, with the soccer
event replacing the games
day. A number of athletics
events were held at the Rhodes
University Prospect Field during
the week. Here Elethu Nogumla,
Sandra Willard and Anelisa
Msomi set off for the U14 200m
event. Today’s programme
starts with the 100m at 8am,
followed by shotput, long jump,
discus and high jump. The
interhouse soccer play-offs
starts at 8.20am and runs until
12.40pm. This will be followed
by a idiski dance and then the
soccer finals will take place at
1pm. Photo: Stephen Penney
training for the half” he said. “So I thought I’d see
what I could do on a bicycle.”
I then spoke to Penney’s training partner in cycling,
who himself is a well-known cyclist said: “This
is not about me, it’s about Stephen. When a guy is
really good, he needs to be recognised for that.
Stephen comes from a running background.”
He added: “He also broke his ankle, and to come
from that to actually performing as he did, is unique.”
In these races cyclists are seeded into groups
based on ability. There is a five-minute gap between
each group, with the professional top cyclists starting
first. Those with unknown ability, such as Penney,
are placed into groups that start well after all
the professional cyclists have gone. The group
that you cycle with has a direct impact on how well
you do.
“Where he started it’s really hard to do well and
get a good time. Most of the guys he was with probably
didn’t understand basic drafting principles. He
probably had to teach some guys along the way and
to keep up an average speed of 35km/h for three
hours. With very few guys there doing the work
with you, is something very special,” his training
partner said.
“It usually takes five to six years for riders to
reach that level; he rode 90km a week in training and
most cyclists ride more than 200km a day in training.
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To be around 35 years of age and achieve what he did
is just amazing. I think what set him apart was his
commitment. The want to win was there. You must
recognise and value that.”
I then spoke to Penney about his race. “The
day before I reluctantly asked to change my starting
group, at the urging of my training partner. I
was originally in the second last group to leave,
but luckily got moved up to the first group of
unrecognised riders.
“That meant I had to change my mindset because
suddenly my race wasn’t going to be relaxed. I
had to be aware of others trying to break off from the
rest, especially at hills and after corners. I just tried
to stay as close to the front as possible. We were
passing a lot of guys from the groups who left before
us and nearer the end of the race there were about
100 cyclists together.
“I stayed in the front with a few others and we
did most of the work. Most of the rest just went for
a free ride. In the last 2km lots of individuals started
sprinting, and I managed to keep up, knowing they
were going for under three hours.”
The staff of Grocott’s Mail congratulate our own
Stephen Penney for his great achievements and wait
to see what he does next!
• Grahamstown results of Herald VW Cycle will
appear in Tuesday’s paper.