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TAKING CARE... Here Thandeka Lamani is
seen giving Vitamin A to Thandeka Mkolongo’s
baby. Mkolongo was one of the many
mothers who brought their children to be
immunised at Raglan Road clinic during
Child Health Week. See full story on Page
Three. Photo: Stephen Penney
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News in brief
Murder accused appears
Busisiwe Cwala (29) the policewoman
accused of murdering her prosecutor
boyfriend appeared briefly in
the Port Alfred Magistrate’s Court
on Tuesday. She is facing a charge
of murder. The case was postponed
to 15 September until when she
will remain in custody. The charge
against Cwala stems from a shooting
incident that claimed the life of
a state prosecutor based at the Port
Alfred Magistrate’s Court. Police
spokesperson Captain Mali Govender
said earlier this week that the
prosecutor was shot shortly after
9pm on Sunday. “When police arrived
at the scene, they found the
body lying face down in a pool of
blood in the doorway of the bedroom,”
said Govender. Cwala was
arrested at the scene. Police also
found and confiscated a 9mm pistol
and 13 live rounds of ammunition.
– KABELO MASHEGO
Toy gun robbery foiled
On Sunday, 6 September at 8pm,
an unknown man entered a Ncame
Street spaza shop and pointed a firearm
at the owner. The robber also
demanded R500 from the 37-yearold
owner, who managed to press
a panic button before the suspect
could rob him. The matter is still
under investigation and no arrests
have been made. In an earlier incident
last week, a 55-year-old man
was counting money before banking
it in his office. Police spokesperson
Captain Pumla Yobile said that
the man had R17 000 on the table
when three young men walked into
the office. “The complainant put
the money under the table. The
youngsters took out a firearm and
demanded the cash. He fought with
them and managed to take the firearm
only to find out that it was a
toy,” said Captain Yobile. A case of
attempted armed robbery is being
investigated. – KM
Car kills toddler
A 29-year-old male who was driving
a white and cream Isuzu Bakkie,
collided with a two-year-old child
in Extension 6 last week. Police
arrived at the scene and the child
was taken to hospital. The police
then went to the hospital and were
informed that the child had passed
away. They are investigating a case
of culpable homicide. – KM
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KWANELE BUTANA AND DARREN BOND
THE local department of Education is
appealing to communities to help protect
our schools by immediately providing
information about any possible leads regarding
burglaries.
Seven classrooms were broken into at
Ntsika High School on Sunday night and
the perpetrators made off with electric
heaters, copper pipes, coffee mugs and
some cutlery. “In classrooms where they
did not steal, they spread documents all
over the classroom or break the furniture,”
Grade 11 teacher Nothini Sokuyeka
explained.
“We’re losing items at a high rate – the
weekend before last, iron covers were removed
from our sewer manholes, something
which puts the lives of our learners
at risk,” she said. She added there have
been three break-ins at the school over
the last term.
The school’s caretaker Welile Kamana
showed the Grocott’s Mail team a tap
which he said was broken because the cop-
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
Armed robbers hit High Street business
LUVUYO MJEKULA
Two men pretending to be selling
jewellery entered a High Street
money-lending business and held
staff at gunpoint before fleeing with an
undisclosed amount of cash yesterday
morning.
When the robbers entered Kwik
Cash Loans and Financial Services
next to CNA at about 8am, two female
staff members, assistant manager
Zinziswa Mathondolo and consultant
Bukiwe Pongolo had just opened up.
They were cleaning their offices in anticipation
of their employers who were
expected to arrive later in the day.
The two women did not question the
two men who entered the office to show
them some watches and chains they said
they were selling. When they showed no
interest in buying anything, one of the
two men said he had more merchandise
in his backpack and pulled out a gun.
He rushed towards Mathondolo and
put the gun to her head and shouted
“Where are the safe keys, where is the
safe?” Mathondolo started trembling
and crying and the man told her aggressively
to keep quiet.
“Please bhuti, don’t kill me I’m
pregnant,” she pleaded with him. Mathondolo
is six months pregnant. She
said the men used cable ties to tie their
hands together. One of the men forced
Mathondolo to sit in a chair but moved
her away when he realised she was too
close to the window. “He tried to tie
me to the chair but the cable was too
short,” she said.
The other man forced Pongolo to
open the safe which contained a cash
box full of coins and a bag full of notes,
which they stashed in the backpack.
They had apparently planned to lock the
women in the toilet but could not find the
keys. Still visibly shaken, the women told
Grocott’s Mail that after hearing a big
bang as the door closed, they believed
that the robbers did not want them to
see how they escaped. Grocott’s learnt
that the men fled in a getaway car that
had been parked nearby.
“That’s when we came out and
pressed the panic button and phoned
the police,” said Mathondolo. She said it
was her first robbery experience since
she joined Kwik Cash in 2006.
SAPS spokesperson Captain Pumla
Yobile confirmed the robbery. When Grocott’s
Mail arrived at the scene, police
were still investigating. Police apparently
detained two men but the women
confirmed they were not the robbers.
Yobile said that no suspects had
been arrested but that the robbers were
believed to be foreigners as they could
barely speak English or Xhosa. They
have been described as being very dark
in complexion, one of them was dressed
in black while the other wore a blue and
white t-shirt. The robbery has brought
the business to a standstill. One onlooker
said he was surprised that there
were still businesesses that keep large
amounts of money on the premises.
Ntsika fed up with burglars
VANDALISM... Ntsika High School caretaker Welile Kamana
shows a tap that was broken by copper thieves, resulting in
water fl ooding parts of the school.
Photo: Luvuyo Mjekula
TARGETED... Grahamstown police spent hours investigating the
scene of an armed robbery at Kwik Cash Loans and Financial Services
in High Street yesterday. Photo: Stephen Penney
per pipes had been stolen. Because of this,
water was spewing all over the campus.
Kamana added that the school has been
without a night watchman since the last one
retired in 2002.
“Hiring a night watchman is the duty of
the education department; filling of the post
has been on the school management’s agenda
for years now but to no success,” he said.
Nosisa Ntlangushe, who teaches Grades
8 and 12 at the school, complained that metal
recycling companies be dissolved in Grahamstown
because they “encourage theft of our
metals”. “We’ll continue to lose our metal for
as long as there are people who buy stolen
metal,” she added.
Grade 11 learner Lifa Gedze said the
break-ins have seriously hampered the functioning
of the school as they have lost teaching
equipment and documents. “It disrupts
lessons because now we are not in class due
to the burglary,” he added.
Education department spokesperson
Loyiso Pulumani said they are concerned
about the burglaries at the school as it is state
property which is being stolen or damaged.
He added that the hiring of nonteaching
personnel such as security
guards is provided “in a standard
fashion as and when there is availability
of funds”.
“The establishment of the Community
Policing Forum also assists
in this regard as it helps unite the
communities to be able to attend any
unawful trespassers in our schools,”
he explained. “Additionally, we have
asked the SAPS in this area to conduct
patrols during the night, this we
believe will help because if these culprits
are caught during these patrols,
they will have to face the law.”
Pulumani also said that the department
provides each school with
a maintenance budget which allows
schools to buy or replace the damaged
or stolen property. “Where the
damage is beyond their maintenance
budget the matter is reported to the
district for further or additional financial
assistance,” he said.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
Child Health Week hits the road
From Page One
KABELO MASHEGO AND DARREN BOND
This week saw the launch of the annual
Child Health Week, a campaign that
provides healthcare for children whose
mothers find it difficult to regualrly visit a clinic.
The campaign will provide children under
the age of five years with Vitamin A, de-worming
and immunisations as well as growth monitoring
and will continue until 20 September.
On Tuesday, 8 September the campaign
Muni imposes severe
water restrictions
MARIA SIBIYA
THE Makana municipal council
has decided to impose
water restrictions in Grahamstown
which will come to effect
on Monday, 14 September.
This is because when
the volume of water stored
in the system (comprising the
Jameson, Milner, Howison's
Poort and Settlers Dams) is
less than 40% of the total
consumption of the municipality
for the previous twelve
months, the council has to impose
water restrictions.
Municipal Manager,
Ntombi Baart states that the
decision is in accordance with
the Supreme Court Order of
29 January 1980, the National
Water Act (1980), the
Makana Municipality Water
Supply and Sanitation Services
by-laws. The restrictions
include not being allowed to
use a garden hose and/or irrigation
systems as well as prohibiting
the washing of cars
using water from the municipal
supply system. However,
an application for special permission
to water sports fi elds
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be obtained which will then
allow such persons to water
daily between 7am and 9am
and 3pm to 5pm. Baart says
a R200 fi ne will be issued to
residents who contravene
these restrictions.
Baart adds that properties
or dwellings situated on
or near to the catchment system
will be restricted on the
volume of water that they may
extract. “It must also be noted
that the complementing of
water from the James Kleinhans
works is also limited due
to the capacity of the works
and the raw water supply in
that system,” she said.
Baart says the Chief
Financial Offi cer, Mnikeli
Ngcelwane and the director of
technical and infrastructural
services, Dabula Njilo have
been assigned authority to
review the restrictions based
on the untreated water supply
in the municipal systems.
According to the report their
duties will continue until the
restrictions are removed subject
to monthly reports being
submitted to the council.
was stationed at Raglan Road Clinic where
nurses in bright orange uniforms were attending
to a large crowd of mothers and their
children. Originally there were going to be two
separate campaigns, one for Vitamin A and
de-worming while the other was for immunisation.
But this year both campaigns have been
combined into one large health drive.
Clinics are often full and so it would require
mothers to take a full day off from work to attend
to this vitally important task. Now mothers
can either take the day off to go to the clinic
or they can go over the weekend. For moth-
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ers who find both of these options difficult,
the campaign is visiting schools and crèches
throughout Grahamstown free of charge. All
the children need to bring is a signed consent
form from their parents.
While at the Raglan Road Clinic on Tuesday,
Nosimiselo Nombombo, who is one of
the mothers, told Grocott’s Mail that she had
brought her two-year-old son for a Vitamin A
shot and de-worming. “I brought my 5-year-old
child to this immunising campaign last year
together with my (then) one-year-old son”, she
said. She also said that she had brought her
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first born child, who is now 13 years old, as it is
still an effective and greatly needed campaign
that is showing no signs of stopping. In fact it
is stronger now than it has been in previous
years.
Phumeza Ngumbela, a community worker
who has been working for the campaign for the
past two years, says that “city clinics run a similar
campaign”. The difference is that city clinics
do not venture out to immunise children.
Sewage leak has far reaching effects
JENNA BEYLEVELD
A SEWAGE leak near the
northern commonage in
Grahamstown is posing a potential
health hazard for residents
in the area.
Municipal spokesperson
Thandy Matebese says that
the leaks are being caused
by a lack of manhole covers.
People have been stealing
the copper manhole covers to
sell for scrap metal, leaving
the sewage pipes exposed.
“Kids throw bricks and other
things into the hole, and
this leads to blockages,”
Matebese says. It is because
of these blockages that the
sewage then overflows out
into the surrounding area.
However, clogging is not the
only side effect as long term
consequences may include
damage to the pipes, which
will require the replacement
of these expensive pieces of
equipment.
The municipality was not
aware of the leaks in the area
until Tuesday afternoon, but
Matebese says that the problem
of manhole cover theft is
an ongoing one. He adds that
the engineering department
is currently processing a request
for concrete manhole
covers, which should solve
the problem.
The environmental ef-
SLIME GREEN... Raw sewage spewing from the sewage works into a local river can have
serious consequences. Photo: Melissa Dobson
fects of the sewage leak are
also significant. The area
currently affected serves as
a commonage for those who
live in the surrounding area,
which encompasses Zion
Dam and Gxethu stream.
The commange is used for
activities such as growing
herbs for traditional medicine,
grazing for livestock
and a playground for the local
children.
Environmental Manager
for the Makana Municipality,
Ndumiso Nongwe, says
that the leak could cause
problems with underground
water pollution. “It is not just
a matter for the municipality,
the commonage plays a
vital role in the day-to-day
lives of the people who are
poor,” he says. The water
from the stream is no longer
fit to drink, and could lead to
disease. “The bacteria in the
water from sewage can cause
cholera,” he warns. Animals
that drink from the stream
could also be in danger, and
the health of the river will be
undermined.
Nikki Köhly, secretary of
the Kowie Catchment Campaign,
agrees. “If the amount
of sewage is too large, or the
leak happens too frequently,
there is a chance that the
ecological system will not
be able to fix itself, and irreparable
damage could be
done,” she says.
Matebese urges residents
to “not throw things
into open manholes and to
stop stealing the remaining
copper lids”.

4
YOUR SAY
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
Who do you think will qualify for the
2010 Word Cup?
Ghana and Brazil have already qualified for next year’s Fifa Soccer World Cup. Kabelo Mashego and Darren Bond chatted to
Grahamstown residents about which other countries’ teams they hope will qualify
Thelela Mzanzeka
Learner
Any team that’s a good
team. England is the
nicest team after Brazil
‘cause they have good defenders.
Maybe because
I am a dedicated David
Beckham fan!
Khanyisa Jam-Jam
Learner
France. I’ve been a supporter
since 1998. It’s a
strong team with young
talented players that want
to succeed.
Mzukisi Hermans
Messenger
Bafana-Bafana. It’s the
best one and I prefer my
country to Brazil.
Mark Morgan Davies
Engineer
England I guess ‘cause
I live there and I always
support the underdog.
They suck.
Mandla Sibangoni
Student
Cameroon. I don’t know, I
think they have a chance
of winning. They are a
good African team and
have a better chance of
winning than we do.
Kate Stewart
Student
Argentina. They’re a good
team and I think they
stand a good chance of
winning.
IN ON THE ACTION... Next year, many people will watch
the World Cup at public viewing areas (PVAs) such as this
one which was set up at JD Delpu stadium earlier this
year. Locals were able to watch the broadcast of all the
matches of the Confederations Cup. Photo: Stephen Penney
Venance Muzuka
Health Specialist
South Africa. It’s close to
my country, Tanzania, and
the national anthem is
similar and we also have
a similar fl ag.
unnyside
Garden Centre
Blaze Reynolds
Retired teacher
England. My parents were
from there, for lack of a
better reason.
Wayne Joubert
Teacher
Germany. I believe they
have the talent and character
to actually win the
cup. They also play a good
style of soccer.
Ryan Murphy
Teacher
Defi nitely Bafana-Bafana
they’ve had a bit of a
losing streak so it would
be great to see them win
some matches. It would
be awesome to see our
national team win.
Bree Goosen
Student
Portugal, ‘cause they’re
hot!
Khanyiswa Mfecane
Learner
I think Australia because
they are quite good like
at what they do and they
will win because they
are good in cricket so
they should be good in
soccer.
Shanaaz Prince
Student
Brazil. They’re a great team
and they’re all born again
Christians like myself. Plus
I love Kaka.
Nick Harid
Learner
Holland. My father supported
them so I grew up
supporting it and they will
also add great value to
the Soccer World Cup.
For all your advertising
needs contact
Grocott’s Mail
40 High Street
Grahamstown 6140
Tel: 622 7222 – Fax: 622 7282

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
News
Local artist joins the international mêlée
Staff reporter
Local artist, Sally Scott, has had three of her
works included in a prestigious exhibition
of African textiles that will be traveling to
Paris, France next week for the 15th Carrefour
European Patchwork Exposition.
The exhibition, entitled African Mêlée aims
to introduce unusual handmade processes, fabric
traditions and symbolic use of textiles on the
African continent. It will feature traditional African
textiles, highlighting the traditions and rituals
associated with these textiles, and will also
include the work of a selection of contemporary
South African fibre artists whose work reflects
their commitment and connection to this continent.
The theme, ‘Traditions, Magic, Rituals and
Heritage’ ensures that the work has been selected
in the context of heritage and it’s cultural
significance to African textiles.
Ancient handcraft traditions continue as living
heritage in large areas of remote Africa. The
exhibition will include many of these textiles;
from the women of Mali who use methods involv-
ing natural dyes such as mud and tree bark as well as fabrics, and the Fula tribe of West Africa
whose work contains traditional indigo stitch-resist patterning. The Mossi tribe of West Africa
will present vibrant coverings combining long thin strips, traditionally woven by men, and there
will be work from a talented Ugandan artist who transforms banana fibre into beautiful fabric.
In addition, there will be the
amusing Kanga cloths from
Zanzibar in East Africa which
communicate personal, political
and cultural messages.
The curator of the exhibition,
Celia de Villiers, an internationally
known South African
artist, Fine Arts lecturer
at Unisa and the founder of the
Intuthuko community embroidery
project, acknowledges the
significance of South Africa’s
contemporary fibre art and the
contribution these artists are
making to the African textile
tradition. For this reason, she
and her co-curators, Nicole
Shaw and Susan Haycock have
included select works from
embroiderers, bead workers
and fibre artists from around
the country.
Scott’s works, Axis Mundi,
Axis Mundi Reflected and
Desert Beauty form a part of
this collection. These and other
works may be viewed on her
website www.sallyscott.co.za
African Mêlée will be on
show in St.Marie-aux-Mines,
HOMEMADE... These two pieces entitled Desert Beauty are
inspired by homemade tribal art. Photo: Supplied
Local fibre artist Sally Scott. Photo: Supplied
Alsace, France from 17 to 20
September.
GREAT WORK... One of Scott’s striking fibre artworks Axis Mundi is hand and machine
sewn and embroidered with beads.. Photo: Supplied
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6 Editorial
Liberty and Progress
Established 1870
Sadness and pride
In spite of the obvious success of this year’s Highway
Africa conference, the event was tinged with a mixture
of pride and sadness that had very little to do with the
conference itself. To understand what this means, our readers
should know that in the main foyer of this year’s meeting,
the organisers had taken the trouble to set up a special
exhibition dedicated to the memory of Madikane Jelu.
Madikane, a well-known Grahamstown photojournalist,
tragically passed away in April this year leaving behind
a huge vacuum in the Grocott’s newsroom. We asked
Madikane’s friend and Grocott’s Mail news editor, Luvuyo
Mjekula, to address the Highway Africa delegates and to tell
them about our loss.
In this way, journalists from all over the continent got to
see a small portion of the work Madikane had produced for
this newspaper, and they got to hear from a long time friend
how important he was in the scheme of things. We were sad,
but proud that we had known and worked with Madiks.
The sadness continues because this week Luvuyo will
also be leaving and he too will leave an enormous space that
will be very hard to fill. However, the reason for Luvuyo’s departure
fills us all with pride because he is going to take up a
senior position at the Cape Times.
Just over a year ago, Luvuyo was promoted to the post
of news editor, and since then has served this newspaper
and our community with dedication, goodwill and amazing
insight. His influence on the content of articles printed during
this period cannot be overestimated. He chaired the daily
diary meetings, guided reporters and students on how to approach
their assignments; he took part in all the decisions
that affected the front page and the editorials of this paper.
For these reasons and many more, we will be very sad
to see Luvuyo leave Grocott’s Mail, but at the same time we
are filled with pride that one of our own is about to make the
big time.
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I
have made many important decisions in
my lifetime. The two life changing decisions
to bring two wonderful children,
Chulumanco and Bukhobethu, into this
world required long and hard thinking.
But resolving to leave Grahamstown
and therefore Grocott’s Mail is probably
the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to
make.
Leaving behind a loving family like
mine can never be a joyful experience.
Saying goodbye to my mother, brothers and
my children is going to be a painful experience.
Bidding farewell to my other family
at Grocott’s is bound to be just as hard.
Hopefully there’ll be no tears.
Sure, I will meet new people and make
new friends in Cape Town. I’ll probably
even develop close bonds with my new
employers and colleagues at Cape Times.
But it’s not going to be the same.
Working at Grocott’s for the past three
years has been a helluva experience. Like
life, it’s been up and down. But I will take
with me mostly wonderful memories. Working
at Grocott’s has helped me grow, not
only as a journalist but also as a leader.
Winning an award in 2007 was the icing
on the cake. I’ve created close friendships
with many of my colleagues and Grocott’s
Mail readers.
In the office, we worked hard but also
had fun. The end-of-year parties we had
were great, although it seems I am leaving
(sadly) without tasting Steve’s promised
turkey. Steve, you’re not off the hook yet,
I’ll come back for that turkey even if it
means going AWOL!
There were some weird occasions. I
will never forget the sight of disgruntled
readers torching a copy of this newspaper
or an enraged subscriber storming into our
newsroom, shredding a copy of Grocott’s
Mail into pieces in reaction to our front
page photographs.
There were sombre moments. Losing
a friend and colleague in Madikane Jelu
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
Goodbye Grocott’s Mail, Grahamstown
Checkers don’t
know their fire drill
On Thursday morning, 3 September at
about 11am while shopping at Checkers, I
was appalled at the way the Checkers staff
behaved when the fire broke out at the Mr
Price in the Carlton Centre.
I was standing at one of the tills waiting
for my goods to be rung up when a group
of Checkers staff came running from the
back of the shop shouting “Everybody
out!” The shop was fairly busy and nobody
had a clue as to what was happening: was
there a fire, was there a bomb or was it
an attempted heist? The security guards
started closing the front doors leading to
the arcade making it difficult for people to
exit. There were screams of panic as most
people were trying to barge through the
doors before they closed. I waited at the till
until the cashier also joined the throng exiting
to the arcade and followed. Standing
just outside the entrance to the supermarket,
I could see a group of Checkers
personnel discharging fire extinguishers
into an area at the back of Mr Price.
Realising that there was no threat
within Checkers itself the cashier reentered
the store and I followed. She rang
up my goods, I paid and left.
I was traumatized, not by the fire but
by the very unprofessional way the Checkers
staff reacted and the fear they put in
everyone without any concern for their
customers. They definitely need some
serious training in this respect to prevent
crowd hysteria. They also need to make an
apology to the public for the way their staff
behaved and the fear they induced.
RAR
Thank you
Luvuyo
MjekuLa
The Grahamstown and District Kennel
Club would like to thank Hills Science
Diet for their generous sponsorship of
dog food and prizes for our 31st Annual
Championship Dog Show held over the
weekend of 5 and 6 September. To the
headmaster and staff of PJ Olivier our
appreciation and thanks for the use of
the school grounds, hostel and equipment,
also for the tremendous co-operation
received from the school’s staff,
nothing was too much trouble for them,
thank you again.
We also extend a big thank you to
the following businesses for their ongoing
support, donation and prizes, which
added to the enjoyment and made our
show possible for the 400-odd exhibitors
with their different breeds who travelled
long distances from all over South Africa
to attend our championship show. Albany
Business Machines, Barshellah golden
retrievers, Bronwyn McClean, Doric’s
Farm Stall (Stoneshill), Fruit & Veg City
(Grahamstown), Fruit & Veg City (PE),
Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic, Hi-Tec
Security, Hoof and Hound, Marvics, Maxwells
Butchery, Meadowpoint Gundogs,
Pat de Coning, Patrick D, Pepper Grove
Pick n Pay, Postnet, Rushfords rosettes,
Stagmanskop rosettes and Wimpy.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation
to everyone.
Jane Dalton, Secretary
Grahamstown and District Kennel
Club
AJ reaches for his
dream
A brave four-year-old boy from Grahamstown,
AJ Gysman, who received a lifesaving
liver transplant earlier this year,
has had his dreams fulfilled by the Reach
for a Dream Foundation.
When Reach for a Dream arrived at
the door of AJ’s home, he was jumping up
and down with excitement. He could not
wait to get into the dream bus, but had no
idea where we were going with him and
his family. Inge and Michelle from Reach
for a Dream met up with Re/max Frontier
and the members of the Army and Air
force at the Army base in Grahamstown
on 2 September. To AJ’s delight, Re/max
Frontier presented him with a remote
controlled helicopter in army colours,
and the four year old was very impressed
with the controls and buttons! And then...
he heard the low drumming noise of
an approaching defence force helicopter,
and stood transfixed as the mighty
machine made its descent on the open
field. His excitement was palpable for
all of us! Captain Khuliso and his co-pilot
welcomed AJ and his father on board,
and the little boy was fascinated with the
earphones he got to wear in order to hear
the pilot’s conversations. It was truly a
earlier this year, dealt me and Grocott’s
a heavy blow. The passing of another
colleague Kirsty “Casey” Cordell, hardly a
month later, left me and the staff dumbfounded.
But as earlier stated, it was not
all doom and gloom.
I’ve been fortunate to work with two
great editors Steven Lang and Jonathan
Ancer who have taught me so much about
this important craft. I’d like to thank Grocott’s
Mail’s general manager Louise Vale
for believing in me.
But I must also say thank you to someone
who introduced me to the world of
practical journalism. Mike Loewe, my first
ever editor, shaped my journalism career
and I will be forever thankful. I am going
to miss the amazing relationships I’ve
developed with the many readers of this
important community newspaper.
But there comes a point in one’s life
when change is inevitable. This is most
likely the turning point of my career as a
journalist so I’m grabbing the opportunity
with both hands. It’s sad to say goodbye to
my small town of birth but I look forward to
a bigger city, bigger stories and an exciting
life.
Write to: The Editor PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140
Fax to: 046 622 7282 Email: letters@grocotts.co.za
dream come true for AJ and an experience
he will surely never forget!
Liza Botha
Water test is a
scam
The letter “Alicedale’s water crisis”
(Tuesday, 8 September) needs some
clarifying. I am not concerning myself
whether Alicedale’s water is in crisis or
not, that is another issue.
What concerns me is the misleading
facts demonstrated by the salesman
from the water company, who has made
use of a so-called purity or precipitator
test.
He is supposedly trying to prove that
all water, except for the water produced
via his purification equipment, is impure
and subsequently unsafe for human consumption.
This demonstration is a scam.
What they are selling is a reverse
osmosis or desalination unit, which
removes most of the dissolved salts out
of the water. This water does not conduct
electricity. To conduct electricity, minerals
or salts must be present in the water.
Why does the water change colour?
Most forms of water, such as tap
water, contain minerals (electrolytes).
This will allow an electrical current to
flow through the water.
This, in turn, also allows the precipitation
and electrochemical reactions to
take place which discolours the water.
The change in colour can show up as
a grey precipitate, brown or red-brown
sludge. But such a colour change is
normal and expected.
Do not be lead to believe that this
colour change is an indication of impurities
in the water! Do not deter from
growing veggies, or brushing your teeth
with water. In closing, I can tell you
that many people in South Africa would
love to have a water with a TDS (total
dissolved solids) level of 485,mg/l(ppm)
and that the National Water Legislation
1998 Act 36 is certainly not a maximum
of 28ppm.
Please get your facts straight before
writing a letter. I am sure that you have
confused and mislead many unsuspecting
people.
Please Google: “Water test scam”
and read for yourself of the pit falls.
Dave Render
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
Makana Enviro-
News No 90 Compiled by Strato Copteros
National Cleanup Week
Litter is a crisis! Messy and unsightly, it’s a reminder of an uncaring
spirit that permits in our external environment which we
would never allow in our own homes. But schools and community
members all around Grahamstown are ready to take up the
challenge to clean up litter in their areas – fi ghting fi lth through
a united front, spearheaded by Bulelani “Gaji” Magajana of
SAIAB (SA Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity).
Already, he has organised a clean-up day with teachers,
parents and learners of DD Siwisa and will be giving an educational
talk to about 150 people who will participate in the
clean-up at 11 am. Sponsors such as Coca-Cola have pledged
their support; and one of the teachers at DD Siwisa, Mr Njenje,
has also arranged for their ward councillor to give a talk to the
school on 18 September.
Also, staff and students of SAIAB, the Department of Ichthyology
and Fisheries Science and other departments at Rhodes
University are being encouraged to participate in a stream
clean-up along the stretch running from Somerset to South
Street (alongside African Street). Organisers hope to bring local
businesses such as Pick n Pay onboard, since their developments
tend to impact signifi cantly on local streams. SAIAB’s
communication manager, Penny Haworth, has issued a “cleanup
challenge” to other businesses beside a section of ‘Kowie
Ditch’– hoping to raise awareness that there is a stream practically
in their backyard.
As an organisation, SAIAB conducts research through the National
Research Foundation with the aim of promoting sustainable
aquatic environments in Africa, and also conducts school
outreach through its education unit, run by Magajana.
As a vibrant participant in Grahamstown’s community life,
the SAIAB’s activities in litter elimination are one more way
in which we too can all take part in making Grahamstown as
beautiful and functional as it can be.
For more information go to: http://www.cleanup-sa.co.za/
home.htm
Superbly Solar - enlightenment in Grahamstown
Going solar used to mean spending a fortune to purchase massive,
unwieldy panels that came with high production and labour
costs, as well as low effi ciency performance. But that era
of renewable energy is coming to a close and being replaced
by a lighter, cheaper, more fl exible model, thanks to thin-fi lm
PV cells.
This has created a revolutionised energy market, where
thin-fi lm solar cells can be placed on everything from your
house to your car to literally empower your life.
On Monday, 14 September, at 5.15pm, Prof Derck Schlettwein
of the Institute of Applied Physics, Justus Liebig University
in Giessen, Germany, will speak at the Chemistry Minor Lecture
Theatre at Rhodes University on the effi cient harvest of solar
energy and its transformation into electricity - new concepts
and materials. All are welcome to come and discover this eternally
renewable energy source.
Contacts for Makana Enviro-News:
Nikki Köhly: nkohly@yahoo.com, 046 636 1643/Lawrence
Sisitka: heilaw@imaginet.co.za, 046 622 8595/Jenny Gon:
j-gon@intekom.co.za, 046 622 5822/Dan Wylie d.wylie@
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World Food Day
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UMTHATHI Training Project is preparing for World Food Day
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beneficiaries involved in a food programme. Starting with a
march from Chan Hendry General Dealers in Raglan Road the
procession will then gather at the Joza indoor sports centre in
Exension 6.
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Roxbury Cinema is
screening My Sister's
Keeper this week and
there will be special screening
over the to raise funds
for a donation to be made to
Grahamstown Hospice. The
special screenings are on Saturday
12 and Sunday 13 September
at 5.30pm.
My Sister’s Keeper is a
film based on the best selling
novel by Jodi Picoult about a
family struggling to cope with
the fact that their little girl
has been diagnosed with cancer.
Johnny Kluivers, owner of
Roxbury Cinema, has a similar
story to tell. Kluivers lost
his sister Theresa to cancer
10 years ago and his family
received substantial support
from the local Hospice branch
which is why he has decided to
make this donation possible.
Hospice is a free facility
that cares for anyone who has
limited life expextancy due
to incurable illnesses such
as cancer, Aids and motor
neurone diseases regardless
of their race, religion or ability
to pay. Grahamstown Hospice
is currently caring for 64
patients and is funded by the
Department of Social Development,
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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
MAKING A CONTRIBUTION... Johnny Kluivers poses in front of the poster advertising the film,
My Sister’s Keeper, which will be shown at Roxbury Cinema this weekend. Proceeds from the
showing will be donated to Grahamstown Hospice. Photo: Ntombenkosi Dyosop
Director of the Grahamstown
Hospice, David Barker said
the Hospice staff visits patients
in their homes to provide
home- based care such as
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Tigger And Pooh, 9.30am
Isidingo, 11.30am Hatch,
1pm Top Billing, 2pm Survivor,
3pm Roer, 3.30pm Dudley
Do Right, 5pm EverWood,
6pm Naitonal Geographic,
7pm News, 8pm The Border,
9.30pm Special Assignment,
10pm The Big Red One,
12am Las Vegas IV.
5am World Today, 7.30am
Snazzy Stories, 10am 7de
Laan, 10.30am Generations,
11am Isidingo, 11.30am The
View, 1.30pm News Update,
2pm Vibes, 4pm 3 Talk,
6.30pm Isidingo, 7pm News,
7.30pm The Game, 8pm The
Amazing Race .
8am African News, 11am
Fear Factor, 12.30pm
Judge Judy, 1pm News Day,
1.30pm WWE, 2.30pm
Willow, 4.10pm Frenzy,
5.10pm Young And The
Restless, 6.30pm Rhythm
City, 7pm News, 7.30pm
Style By Jury, 8pm First
Blood II, 10.30pm Beowulf,
12.15am Brain Box.
9m Jozi Zoo, 9.05am
Sistahood, 12.30pm
e-Shibobo, 1pm Date With
Destiny, 3.40pm e-Insert,
4pm WWE, 5pm ECW, 6pm
e News, 6.05pm Ripley’s
Believe It Or Not, 7pm e
News, 7.30pm The Showbiz
Report, 8pm Cutthroat
Island, 10.25pm Patient
14, 12am Passions.
8.30am Spirit of Praise,
10am Shiz Niz, 11am Little
Man, 3.50pm Infomercial,
4pm Biggest Loser, 5pm
WWE, 6pm eNews Early
Edition, 6.05pm The Boy
Who Sees, 7pm eNews
Prime Time, 7.30pm How I
Met Your Mother, 8pm Total
Recall, 10.05pm Platoon,
1pm Poker Tour.
6am Sunrise, 10am 3rd
Degree, 10.30am Sunset
Beach, 12.30pm Judge
Judy, 1pm News Day,
1.30pm WWE, 2.30pm
Summerton Mill, 6pm e
News, 6.30pm Rhythm City,
7.30pm Scandal!, 8pm
WWE Superstars.
is realistic,” he says. Barker
says that the donation by
Roxbury cinema will be indispensable
in assisting them in
caring for their patients.
5.30am Boots & All, 7am
Sunshine Tour, 10am Binnelanders,
11am Wah-Wah,
2pm Bo On The Go!, 2.30pm
Sea Princesses, 3.30pm
Hairy Scary, 4.30pm Teenage
Mutant Ninja, 5pm All Access,
6pm Binnelanders, 6.30pm
EGOLI, 7pm The Office,
7.30pm Life, 8.30pm Linewatch,
11.30pm Baker Story.
7am Barney & Friends,
7.30am Guess With Jess,
8am The Builder, 9am
Rugby Chat, 9.35am Rugby
Tri-Nations, 11.45am Trans
World Sport, 12.25pm Shark
Bite, 2.50pm ABSA Under 21,
5pm ABSA Under 21, 7pm
Legend Of The Seeker, 8pm
Step Up, 9.45pm Bon Jovi,
10.45pm Semi-Pro.
5am Cutting Edge, 7am
Barney & Friends, 8am K-TV
Power Edition, 10am Private
Practice, 11am Another
Cinderella Story, 1am CSI:
Miami, 2pm Brothers &
Sisters, 3.00pm CSI, 4pm All
Out Rugby, 5pm Superstars
Of Dance, 6pm Superstars,
7pm Carte Blanche, 8pm The
Streets, 11.40pm The Flock.
10am Binnelanders, 11am
How She Move, 2pm Bo On
The Go!, 5pm Life, 6pm Binnelanders,
6.30pm EGOLI -
Place Of Gold, 7pm My Name
Is Earl, 7.30pm Army Wives,
8.30pm Private Practice,
9.30pm Evening, 11.05pm
Baby Mama.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
WHAT’S ON
What to do, Where to go
Keep sending me your weekly listings and I’ll keep you informed on what is happening in and around Grahamstown! If you know of an event that you think Grocott’s Mail
readers would be interested in, 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 it reaches us by the Tuesday before publication. – Susan Powers
FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
JAM (JESUS AND ME)
When 3pm - 5pm
Where Full Gospel Church, 11 Caldecott St
Who Megan Webb at
g07w0569@campus.ru.ac.za.
SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY, 12 12 12 SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
DIAZ CROSS BIRD CLUB
When 7.30am for departure at 7.45am
Where Meet at the Albany Museum
What Outing to the Mayfi eld sewage works and dam. Various
water birds to be seen. Bring mid-morning refreshments, a hat
and binoculars. Newcomers very 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, essential oils, music, 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? Vanessa on 082 754 7172 or Leigh on 071 242 3050.
SUNDAY, SUNDAY, 13 13 SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
BOTANICAL SOCIETY ALBANY BRANCH OUTING
When 8am
Where Depart from the Rhodes University, Department of
Botany car park
What Day trip to Lady’s Slipper, part of
the Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
near Port Elizabeth. Bring lunch and
refreshments. We will be able to drive
to to the the top top of of the the mountain, mountain, so suitable suitable for
all all ages ages and and fi fi tness tness levels. levels. Petrol Petrol costs costs to to
be settled with drivers. All welcome,
including non-members.
Who RSVP RSVP to to Tony Tony Dold Dold on 072 154 4009
or t.dold@ru.ac.za so that that transport transport can can be be
coordinated
MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
When 8pm
Where St George’s Hall,
High Street
What Join us for a fun evening of Scottish
country dancing. All are welcome, including
beginners
Who Val on 046 622 2308
BARKER LECTURE
When 5.30pm
Where Chemistry Minor Lecture Theatre,
Rhodes University
What “Effi cient Harvest of Solar Energy
and its Transformation into Electricity -
New Concepts and Materials” by Prof Derck Schlettwein of the
Institute of Applied Physics, Germany. All welcome!
Who Benita Tarr at b.tarr@ru.ac.za or 046 603 8254
BBC GREAT COMPOSERS SERIES SHOWING
When 5.30pm
Where Library Hall, Hill Street
What The Friends of the Grahamstown Public Library
presents a documentary on Mahler, from the popular BBC
Great Composers series. All welcome. Entry is by donation in
aid of the Friends of the Library
TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY, 15 15 15 SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
POETRY SESSION
When 5.30pm
Where Duna Library Hall
What Open mic poetry session presented
by the Makana Language and Literary Arts
Forum. A platform for local writers, poets
and word artists to showcase their work.
Who Kwanele Butana 079 165 2052
WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, 16 16 16 SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
PIANO RECITAL
When 7.30 pm
Where Guy Butler Auditorium, 1820 Settlers Monument
What Grahamstown Music Society is proud to present 18-yearold
Jan Hugo, a South African prodigy with international
experience, who will play Beethoven, Ravel, Liszt and Franck.
Tickets at the door are R70 for adults, R50 for pensioners,
R30 for students and society members enter for free
Shades of Green
Restaurant
@ Makana Resort
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL OLD CARAVAN PARK
WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, 16 16 16 SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
CIRCLE DANCING
When 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where The Scout Hall, African
Street (next to the bowling green)
What Dance to traditional music
from all over the world; both
traditional steps and modern
choreographies. All welcome.
Who Anthea Ribbink at
046 603 8045/072 132 2376
THURSDAY, THURSDAY, 17 17 SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
LIVING MOVEMENT
When 5.30pm - 7pm
Where Scout Hall, African Street
What Expressive movement
classes for adults. A comfortable
space to relax and work with
your body through fun and
spontaneous movement.
Who Jane on 084 622 6045 or
Athina on 046 622 8416
Forthcoming Forthcoming Forthcoming Attractions
Attractions
Attractions
CHRIST CHURCH MINIATURE RAILWAY
When Saturday, 19 September
at 10am – 12pm (weather
permitting)
Where Christ Church (enter from
Grant or Speke street entrance)
What Rides are available at the
cost of a donation. All children
riding on the train must wear
shoes and be accompanied by a
parent or responsible person.
Who Richard Goodfellow at rgoodfellow@imaginet.co.za or
072 973 4296
ANNUAL HERITAGE YOUTH DAY FESTIVAL
When Thursday 24, September
What Organised by Sakhuluntu Cultural Group. Interested
youth groups, including dancing, drumming, acting and
freestyling from all over Makana are invited to participate.
Who Please contact Vuyo on 072 328 3845 or Detlev on
082 350 7949 or sakhuluntu@gmail.com
Wednesday Madness
- Mini Buffet R49.95 pp
- Saturday
Seafood Extravaganza!!
18:00 to Late
R79-00 pp
Sunday Buffet 12:00 - 15:00
R60-00 pp
Opening Special valid until
29 August - Don’t miss out
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homefinder
ProPerty SuPPlement
Gill Meyer
082 651 9976
Chris Armitage
084 444 7884
www.armitageestates.co.za
DUAL MANDATE
Tel: 046 622 5546 Fax: 046 622 5548
m.gaybba@imaginet.co.za
www.propertygrahamstown.co.za
RiCHaRD Gaybba
072 621 2846
MULTI AWARD WINNING AGENT
FOR INSTITUTE OF ESTATE AGENTS AND IPC
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
Monika Gaybba
082 855 0015
STONES HILL
DUAL
MANDATE
SMALL HOLDING
Just 5 minutes outside Grahamstown.
4 bedroomed home on 5 hectars
OATLANDS NORTH - R960 000
3-Bedroomed family home,
close to schools, with flatlet.
OATLANDS NORTH - R980 000
SOLE MANDATE
SHOW HOUSE SAT 11am-1pm
3 Bedroomed home with magnificent views in
secure new complex.
MAKE YOUR LIVING IN A
COUNTRY SETTING! Just minutes
from town is this picturesque
property with a family home & 5
separate guest units! POA
SUNNYSIDE
SOLE
MANDATE
CALLING THE CREATIVE: fire
up the imagination & give this
gem your flair! One cottage for
you & another to rent.
R900 000
STEWART ARMITAGE ESTATES
81 CHURCH SQUARE
TEL. 046 622 4134
E-mail: armitageestatesgill@telkomsa.net
OATLANDS NORTH
SOLE
MANDATE
DOUBLE DEAL: House your
studying kids while others pay
back your bond. Double unit in
sought-after security complex.
R1 100 000
WESTHILL
DUAL
MANDATE
VICTORIAN STYLE VILLA
with the charm of a by-gone era,
practically located near campus &
private schools.
R2 200 000
STARTER HOME - R570 000
SOLE MANDATE
Secure, well-maintained 2-bedroomed
home. Lounge, TV room, large kitchen.
KINGSVIEW ESTATE FROM R1 050 000
Luxury units in secure estate
WESTHILL - R2 950 000
3-bedroomed Settler home with B&B facilities and
business offices. Ideal lock-up-and-go, bordering
St Andrews.
WEST HILL
OLD-WORLD COTTAGE with
elegant finishes & timbers of yesteryears.
Currently run as a B&B.
R2 950 000
OATLANDS NORTH
RENT TO A FAMILY TILL YOU
RETIRE: This hearty home has
plenty of free space for grandkids.
R1 100 000
CENTRAL FORT ENGLAND
DUAL
MANDATE
THINKING OF DOWNSIZING?
Unit in small secure complex with
private garden suitable for small
pet.
R545 000
Chris has had
over 30 years
experience in the
Grahamstown
property market.
WESTHILL - R2 300 000
Upmarket 5-bedroom home with pool
backing onto St Andrew’s playing field
OATLANDS - R1 900 000
DUAL MANDATE
Large family home with pool.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan
living and granny flat.
KINGSWOOD - R860 000
NEW RELEASE
SOLE MANDATE
Modern home in secure complex. Close to
Kingswood college. Communal pool.
DUAL
MANDATE
PLOTS
CAN’T FIND
WHAT YOU’RE
LOOKING FOR?
Why not build
your dream home?
Vacant plots from
R270 000
www.grocotts.co.za
Tel: 046 622 5546 Fax: 046 622 5548
m.gaybba@imaginet.co.za
www.propertygrahamstown.co.za
JUST
RELEASED
SUNNYSIDE
Friday, 11 September 2009
LIFESTYLE RESIDENCE
NEW
RELEASE
EXCEPTIONAL HOME for the entertainer, offers modern
conveniences, privacy and a terrace overlooking a spectacular
garden. POA
NEW
RELEASE
OATLANDS NORTH
LOCK UP & GO CONVIENCE: modern 2/3BR home
in upmarket complex with easy access to communal
facilities. R1 400 000
WELL DESIGNED FAMILY HOME nestled on a hillside
on the edge of town. Offers peace, tranquility & space for
the kids to play. R1 300 000
CRADOCK HEIGHTS
JUST
RELEASED
DOUBLE STOREY, FACEBRICK
HOME: with great views over town.
Lots of room for expansion. Currently
being run as a B&B.
R1 300 000
NEW
RELEASE
STARTER HOME in quiet area.
3BR home with additional grannyflat
to help with the repayments.
R865 000
SUNNYSIDE
NEW
RELEASE
IDEAL INVESTMENT: 2BR flat
just a step away from campus, yet
far enough from the buzz of town.
R680 000
KINGSWOOD
SUN & SPACE for forming
special memories. Double storey
home close to public & private
schools.
R1 300 000
WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL REFERRAL NETWORK. CONTACT US IF YOU ARE MOVING OUT OF TOWN.

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HOMEFINDER
Frontier
web: www.remax.co.za
email: property@remaxfrontier.co.za
HILLSVIEW R1 300 000
DUAL MANDATE
EXQUISITE GEM. Style, elegance and views - this
home offers 4 bedrooms with 2 en-suite bathrooms
PLUS a 3rd bathroom - open plan lounge & diningroom
with modern fi nishes throughout.
WEBREF: 300252508
JEAN 082 772 0396
OATLANDS R1 585 000
SOLE MANDATE
LARGE CHARACTER home in top area. Currently
let at a good rental return. Perfect for business
premises or residential. This property deserves a
look.
WEBREF: 300222942
JEAN 082 772 0396
KINGSWOOD R1 400 000
NEW RELEASE
LOADS OF SPACE. Great family home on large
grounds. Pool, fl at, separate offi ce and more. So
much on offer here!
WEBREF: 300261336
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
SUNNYSIDE FROM R793 000
SITUATED IN TRANQUIL AREA: with security
fencing right around the property. This high quality
fi nished property offers beautiful open plan living
area with a private garden and single garage.
Monthly levies are R260,00. WEBREF: 300116293
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Jean Rodgerson
Sales Associate
Manageress
FNB QUICK SELL
PROPERTIES
The quick way to owning
the perfect home. Get
up to 100% bond PLUS
50% off transfer costs
and registration fees.
KINGS GARDENS From R735 000
SECURE COMPLEX. 2 bedroom apartments with
modern fi nishes PLUS communal swimming pool.
Only 3 units left to choose from.
WEBREF: 300195319
JEAN 082 772 0396
Alexis Bowker
Sales Associate
SOLE MANDATE
WESTHILL R1 395 000
SOLE MANDATE
TOP SUBURB. Gorgeous character home close to
SAC’s & DSG. Call me now, this is a must see!
WEBREF: 300260567
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
KINGSWOOD R850 000
SAFE AND SECURE. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
modern and sunny home, curerently let as investment
property.
WEBREF: 300220657
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
• Monthly levies • Creditors • Daily Maintenance
• Staff Management
• Monthly Management Accounts (PASTEL)
• Attendance at Meetings & AGM
Needing more detail? Contact Gwyneth at
accounts3@remaxfrontier.co.za
Cell no: 076 239 8583 Offi ce hours: 046 622 6061
Eric Miatsha
Sales Associate
KINGSWOOD R816 000
SOLE MANDATE
BARGAIN NOT TO BE MISSED. Freestanding
3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and open plan
living and single garage, situated in secure complex
with panoramic views.
WEBREF: 300187308
JEAN 082 772 0396
KINGSWOOD R1 060 000
OLDE WORLD CHARM. This home offers 3
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and study, undercover braai
area, pool and double garage PLUS separate fl at.
WEBREF: 300241610
JEAN 082 772 0396
Executive Club 2008
Leon Kruger
Farming & Lifestyle
Associate
SOLE MANDATE
CENTRAL R650 000
SOLE MANDATE
SUITS STUDENTS. GREAT VALUE 2 bedroom
fl at +- 600m from Rhodes. Built in kitchen, remote
access, private patio. Vacant for 2010.
WEBREF: 300249619
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
CENTRAL R2 950 000
DOORSTEP DSG & SAC’S. Gorgeous Settler style
cottage on the sports fi elds. Ideal B&B or College
parents.
WEBREF: 300252111
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Would you like to
try an alternative
method of selling
your home via an
AUCTION.
Contact
Dave Mullins
on
082 299 7953
Johan Beer
Farming
Associate
22 African Street
P.O. Box 7090, Grahamstown North, 6148
Tel: 046 622 6061
Fax: 046 622 3741
CENTRAL R699 000
SOLE MANDATE
A WALK AWAY FROM RHODES. These 2 bedroom
apartments are situated on the top fl oor of the
complex. Open plan living with balcony. Quality
fi nishes throughout.
WEBREF: 300256280/1
JEAN 082 772 0396
KINGS HEIGHTS R299 000
SEEING IS BELIEVING - build your dream home
on this 965sqm plot with magnifi cent views over
our City.
WEBREF: 300176730
JEAN 082 772 0396
OATLANDS NORTH R660 000
PERFECT STARTER. Stop renting now! This home
is immaculate, cosy and waiting for you.
WEBREF: 300255406
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Meyrick Bowker
Farming
Associate
SOLE MANDATE
GRAHAMSTOWN
Well
established gift
franchise
suitable as
2nd income.
DAVID 082 564 7076
RENTAL DIVISION
2010 DIGS LIST
NOW AVAILABLE
KINGSWOOD
2 bedroom cottage partly furnished
R2 300 p/m
THESE PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY
2 Henry Street - R1 700pm
2 Summer Place - 3 months @ R4
400pm Sept - Nov 2009
10 Summer Place - R4 400pm
Sept - Nov 2009
CHARMAINE 079 491 8355
Dave Mullins
Auctioneer
Farming Associate
SERIOUS BUYER
SEEKING
OLDER HOME
VALUED UP
TO R900 000 -
PRE-APPROVED
BOND
JEAN 082 772 0396
EXT 1 R80 000
SPACE IS NO PROBLEM. This huge vacant piece
of land measuring 1829sqm metres, zoned institutional,
is ideal for building a church or a school.
WEBREF: 300258009
ERIC 078 505 1004
Charmaine
van Staden
Rental
Associate
Broker/Owner
David
Rodgerson
KINGSVIEW From R1 050 000
SECURE LIVING. Modern with stunning fi nishes
within situated within secure complex PLUS communal
swimming pool and tennis court AND 24 hour
security.
WEBREF: 300086158
JEAN 082 772 0396
KINGSWOOD R1 250 000
CHARACTER HOME. Attractive cosy cottage with a
plunge pool and garden cottage too.
WEBREF: 300260567
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
NEW RELEASE
We urgently
require
houses
for
families
and
students
Gail Shanley 083 307 0852

COSY COTTAGE R1 250 000
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE. Delightful cottage in a
great street awaiting your personal touch.
WEBREF: 300260567
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
SECURE LIVING From R793 000
SOLE MANDATE
SITUATED IN TRANQUIL AREA with
security fencing right around the property.
This high quality fi nished property offers
beautiful open plan living area with a
private garden and single garage.
WEBREF: 300116293
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
EXT 1 R80 000
NEW RELEASE
VACANT LAND. 1 829sqm.
WEBREF: 300258009
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Jean Rodgerson
Sales Associate
Manageress
A WALK AWAY FROM RHODES. These
2 bedroom apartments are situated on the
top fl oor of the complex. Open plan living
with balcony. Quality fi nishes throughout.
WEBREF: 300256280/1
JEAN 082 772 0396
SUNNYSIDE R350 000
BEAUTIFUL OUTLOOK. Build your own
home on 1 060sqm. Be quick, land is
scarce!
WEBREF: 3002858677
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Alexis Bowker
Sales Associate
SOLE MANDATE
SECURE ESTATE R850 000
WELL PRICED. 3 bedroom unit situated
within a secure 22 home estate. Great lock
up and go type lifestyle. Come and see
for yourself.
WEBREF: 300220657
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Eric Miatsha
Sales Associate
SOLE MANDATE
LARGE CHARACTER home in top area.
Currently let at a good rental return. Perfect
for business premises or residential.
This property deserves a look.
JEAN 082 772 0396
22 MILNER STREET R1 395 000
NEW RELEASE SOLE MANDATE
TOP SUBURB. Gorgeous character home
close to SACs & DSG. Call me now, this
is a must see!
WEBREF: 300221587
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
COSY CHARACTER R2 950 000
PRIME POSITION. Gorgeous renovated
Victorian, stroll to rhodes, College and
DSG. Ideal lock up & go. Business
potential too.
WEBREF: 300251827
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Executive Club 2008
Leon Kruger
Farming & Lifestyle
Associate
VILLA D’ESTE R660 000
BRILLIANT BUY. Immaculate home in
quiet complex. 100sqm best value in town.
Don’t delay, this one won’t wait around.
WEBREF: 300255406
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Johan Beer
Farming
Associate
SOLE MANDATE
3 UNITS SOLD BY
ME IN 1 WEEK
SECURE COMPLEX. 2 bedroom
apartments with modern fi nishes and
kitchen equipped with fridge, washing
machine, stove and oven PLUS communal
swimming pool. 3 Units to choose from.
WEBREF: 300258038
JEAN 082 772 0396
SOLE MANDATE
LOCATION! LOCATION! R2 950 000
DOORSTEP DSG & SAC’S. Gorgeous
Settler style cottage on the sports fi elds.
Ideal B&B or College parents.
WEBREF: 300252111
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
Would you like to
try an alternative
method of
selling your home
via an
AUCTION.
Contact Dave
Mullins on
082 299 7953
Meyrick Bowker
Farming
Associate
KINGSWOOD R1 060 000
SOLE MANDATE
OLDE WORLD CHARM. This home offers
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and study,
undercover braai area, pool and double
garage PLUS separate fl at.
WEBREF: 300241610
JEAN 082 772 0396
SUITS STUDENTS R625 000
UPMARKET SECURE ESTATE R1 180 000
IDEAL LOCK UP AND GO or to live in.
Beautiful fi nishes, top security. See to
believe.
WEBREF: 300241421
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
RENTALS
FLATS
9 Kota Inten
1 room @ R1 750pm
SECURE COMPLEX
Kings Gardens
R4 800 p/m Available 1 September
DIGS
2 Henry Street
1 room @ R1 700 p/m
Dave Mullins
Auctioneer
Farming Associate
SOLE MANDATE
GREAT VALUE. 2 bedroom fl at ±600m
from Rhodes. Built in kitchen, remote access,
private patio. Vacant for 2010.
WEBREF
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
CHARMAINE 079 491 8355
KINGSVIEW From R1 050 000
SECURE LIVING. Modern with stunning
fi nishes within secure complex PLUS communal
swimming pool, tennis court AND
24-hour security guard.
WEBREF: 300086158
JEAN 082 772 0396
SUPERB PLOTS From R350 000
DUAL MANDATE
CHOICE OF 3 plots in magnifi cent secure
village. Separate title, loads of space
and views AND plans available to build if
required.
WEBREF: 300194322
ALEXIS 083 461 5572
FINGO VILLAGE R150 000
SPACE GALORE. This 3 bedroom home
has a large yard and you could extend to
have your dream home!
WEBREF: 300252504
ERIC 078 508 1004
HOUSES
1 Bartholomew Street
Furnished Cottage @ R4 800pm
9 Thorncliff
3 Bedroom townhouse @ R4 800pm
(Available 1 September) Built in
stove/oven and enclosed garden.
COMMERICIAL
Commercial Property
220m² @ R7 500pm. Can
be used as student digs as
well - 4 bedrooms.
Charmaine
van Staden
Rental
Associate
NEW RELEASE
DIVISION
2010 DIGS LIST NOW AVAILABLE
Gail Shanley 083 307 0852

2
It
OATLANDS NORTh - R850 000
Web Ref No: 0000 445 091
ON SHOW
Sole mandate
SAT 12 SepT 2009 11am - 1pm
SpAciOuS fAmiLy hOme iN WeLL
LOcATeD viLLA D eSTe
Open-plan living with loads of
accommodation. Fully enclosed garden.
OATLANDS - R1 325 000
Web Ref No: 0000 554 674
Sole mandate
SpAciOuS LOck-up-AND-gO
WiTh The pRivAcy Of A fRee
STANDiNg hOme
Lovely freehold unit with low levies in
sought-after complex. Be sure to view it!
SuNNySiDe - R1 060 000
Web Ref No: 0000 556 900
Dual mandate
DOubLe STORey SeTTLeR hOme
4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yellow wood and
oregan pine floors, off-street parking for 3
cars. Currently a student digs.
Venita Arguile 072 600 0065
Joy Miles 084 320 9238
Marlene Prinsloo 072 209 6658
Mzoli Luzipo 078 527 5465
HILL 60
R1 300 000
New Release in sought after area -
Easy flow from house to garden.
This is a must see.
Phone Leslie Ginn
on 082 652 4158
SUNNYSIDE
R895 000
A hop, skip & jump to campus
Student digs - 4 bedrooms plus cottage.
Excellent rental return.
Phone Natalia Kavalenia
on 072 144 4700
Homefinder
“Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives”
OATLANDS - R1 100 000
OATLANDS - R2 950 000
Web Ref No: 0000 416 089
Sole mandate
Well positioned and in outstanding
condition, this thriving business has it all.
This is a “must see”
OATLANDS - R895 000
Web Ref No: 0000 483 747
iDeAL LOcATiON TO SchOOLS
This 4 bedded family home overlooks
Dold Field with stunning views across
Grahamstown. North facing living areas.
KINGSWOOD
R895 000
Comfortable north facing family
home with spacious back garden
overlooking Kingswood college
sports field.
Phone Natalia Kavalenia
on 072 144 4700
SUNNYSIDE
R1 100 000
New Release
Sole mandate
Sash windows and oregan pine floors.
Currently a 5 man student digs. This
property is well located with easy access to
schools.
One of those Grahamstown
houses with attitude /and grace!
3 bedrooms, large living area set in
walled garden.
Phone Leslie Ginn
on 082 652 4158
Peppergrove Mall, African Street, Grahamstown. Tel: 046 636 1388 office@sirg.co.za
www.sothebysrealty.co.za
VILLAGE GREEN MEWS
R540 000
Light and bright numerous
cupboards & storage space, private
walled garden, parking, One bedroom
apartment in secure complex.
Phone Marion Hendry
on 083 244 6409
BEDFORD
R250 000
Country living at it’s best Build your
dream home on this mountain facing slice
of Africa. Indigenous trees, stream, close
to all amenities.
Phone Marion Hendry
on 083 244 6409
OATLANDS - R2 500 000
Web Ref No: 0000 555 412
Sole mandate
A hOme Of DiSTiNcTiON
One needs to view this beautiful property
to appreciate its charm, character and
stylish finishes. It offers excellent security
and a wonderful lifestyle. Perfect location
overlooking school fields.
fORT eNgLAND - R795 000
Web Ref No: 0000 550 213
eASy LiviNg iN SecuRe cOmpLex
3 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with attractive
finishes.
OATLANDS NORTh - R960 000
Web Ref No: 0000 488 298
Wanted - one loving family who enjoys lazy
Sundays around the braai with a great view of
Grahamstown.
kiNgSWOOD - R895 000
Web Ref No: 0000 555 817
Sole mandate
eSTAbLiSheD, pRivATe SecuRe
SeTTiNg
Neat with a sunny garden and entertainment
area. Comfortable spacious
living! A delight to see!
SuNNySiDe - R700 000
OATLANDS - R1 800 000
Web Ref No: 0000 259 540
LOOkiNg fOR SOmeThiNg
ceNTRAL! This beautiful property is close
to everything but offers a quiet, rural feel with
loads of privacy. 4 Bathrooms, 3 bathroooms.
Don’t miss it!
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
Web Ref No: 0000 539 390
STuDeNT AccOmmODATiON
A STONeS ThROW AWAy fROm
RhODeS
2 Bedroomed flat with large open-plan living
area.
propshop@telkomsa.net
+28a Hill Street (Cnr Hill & Beaufort St)
g 046 636 1174 • Fax: 046 636 1186
Jeff 082 940 1418
RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
African Str 1 room in 3 b/r flat incl. w&e
(mature female student) R2 000/m
Warren Str 1 b/r available in 5 b/r house R1 595/m
Huntley Str 1 b/r available in 6 b/r house R1 450/m
1 b/r flat (on small holdings 3km from town) R2 000/m
4 b/r house with p ool (on sm all hold ings 3 km f rom t own)
R5 000/m (neg)
2010 Digslist available
COMMERCIAL
High Str Shop Space R2 420/m
E-mail us, ring us, or come see us at our office
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
kiNgSWOOD - R1 300 000
Web Ref No: 0000 550 511
fAmiLy hOme iN pARk ROAD
Double storey close to schools. Spacious
bedrooms, double garage and swimming
pool with deck. Phone now to view!
OATLANDS - R2 950 000
Web Ref No: 0000 550 472
STuNNiNgLy RevAmpeD,
SeTTLeR cOTTAge Tucked away
in sought-after African Street. Beautiful
weekend home for College or DSG
parents.
Free entry
to Addo
Staff RepoRteR
September is Heritage
Month and South African
National Parks
(SANParks) is offering you
the chance to experience
your natural heritage for free
during SA National Parks
Week.
From Monday, 14 September
until Friday, 18 September,
locals with a South
African identity document
can enter Addo Elephant National
Park free of charge for
the day to enjoy wildlife viewing
and the park’s facilities.
School learners and young
people less than 16 years old
will be allowed entry without
the requirement for proof of
identity.
Visitors can make use of
the well-developed network
of tourist roads, suitable for
all types of vehicles, in the
game area as well as facilities
such as the picnic sites
within the game area and at
Addo main camp. There’s a
chance to spot the Big Five
as well as zebra, antelope
and over 400 bird species.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
GRAHAMSTOWN
OFFICE 046 622 2778
FAX 046 622 7877
EMAIL grahamstown@pamgolding.co.za
NEW RELEASE
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009012
ON SHOW FRI 2 – 4PM
Lovely family home set on large grounds
near Kingswood. Plenty of room to expand.
Pool and guest suite.
HOME SWEET HOME R810 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC432511
WARM AND SUNNY
Come home to an immaculate house with
large sunny bedrooms, spacious garden and
big swimming pool.
SUNNYSIDE R850 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1007610
IN QUIET STREET
Home with a swimming pool situated on
two erven. Wonderful spaces for children
and animals.
NEW RELEASE R40 000
Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 1.5 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1001865
START HERE
Some renovations have been done on this
home with open plan kitchen/lounge area
and separate bedroom with en suite.
Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551
www.pamgolding.co.za/grahamstown
NEW RELEASE R560 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009163
SUNNYSIDE
Centrally situated apartment with brand
new kitchen. Not to be missed.
KINGSVIEW R1.35 MILLION
Bedrooms 2/3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1005986
SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE
Beautifully appointed unit in sought-after
security complex. Access to tennis court and
swimming pool.
OATLANDS R4.6 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1009036
PEACEFUL POSITION
Home on 2799m 2 in a quiet cul-de-sac offers
reception areas overlooking a manicured
garden, pool and guest, office and staff suites.
AFRICAN STREET R700 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1.5 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1008885
DUPLEX
Located on the Kingswood side of African
Street, this cute lock-up-and-go is ideal for
parents or students.
RENTALS
HOUSES:
6 bedrooms R6 000 1 September
3 bedrooms R5 500 1 November
Homefinder
EXTENSION 7 R60 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1008477
FACEBRICK HOME
Strong, well-built house, in a big yard, with
a large lounge, big bedrooms and an outside
flush toilet.
WESTHILL R3.25 MILLION
Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 3 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1008237
ST ANDREW’S
Home near St Andrew’s offering large
garden, verandah, flatlet, swimming pool,
wooden floors and high ceilings.
FLATS:
2 bedrooms R4 500 1 September
2 bedrooms R3 600 1 September
Designed by www.creativesonclick.com | 082 454 8242
NEW STREET POA
Bedrooms 7 | Bathrooms 6 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1004917
SETTLER COTTAGE WITH OFFICE SPACE
Zoned Business One. Settler cottage with
outside rooms. Ideal for home office and
close to all amenities.
STONES HILL R2.6 MILLION
Bedrooms 8 | Bathrooms 7 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GT352094
ENDLESS POTENTIAL
This magnificent B&B offers the opportunity
to relax in the tranquillity of Stones Hill while
close enough to enjoy our quaint town.
MODERN VICTORIAN R990 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1000618
MAGICAL VIEWS
Neat, modern townhouse overlooking
Graeme College. Ideal lock-up-and-go for
the professional.
Kim Webber 082 523 8277
KINGS GARDENS FROM R650 000
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2.5 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1003455
JUST MOVE IN
Beautiful unit – with air-conditioning
and appliances – in secure, sought-after
complex. Collect keys and move in.
KINGSWOOD R1.85 MILLION
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1007136
SEMI-COMPLETED CHARM
Positioned in Frances Street, this semicompleted
home has high quality finishes
and wonderful character.
FORT ENGLAND R625 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1008364
JUST PERFECT FOR YOU
70s-style home in excellent condition. Make
this your new home. Open plan lounge/dining
area, modern kitchen and large garden.
Contact ooba today. Call us on 0860 00 66 22.
13
ORGANIC HAVEN R3.2 MILLION
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1004575
BIRD LOVER’S PARADISE
60ha of organic lifestyle farm, the
homestead enjoys panoramic views of the
indigenous forest and the sea on a clear day.
Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Kim Webber 082 523 8277
Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877 Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877 Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877
SALEM R995 000
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 4 | Garage 2 | WEB ACCESS 297900
SETTLER COUNTRY
Double-storey Victorian home perfectly
located near the Eastern Cape game
reserves and coastline.
Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889
70s STYLE R2.25 MILLION
Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1007951
POSITION
Beautiful home with gleaming
wooden floors within walking distance
of St Andrew’s.
Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283
Daphné Timm 082 809 4283 Daphné Timm 082 809 4283
Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551
NEW RELEASE R100 000
Bedrooms 0 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 | WEB ACCESS 1GC1006186
ALICEDALE
Nestled in the heart of Alicedale amongst
the mountains, this golf course running
along a river offers a tranquil escape.
Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889
ROOMS:
1 bedroom in digs R1 570 1 September
COMMERCIAL:
Industrial units to rent R700 Immediately

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REMEMBERED... The late Madikane Jelu’s elder brother Siphiwo and Grocott’s Mail news editor
Luvuyo Mjekula shake hands after a successful exhibition of the late freelance photographer’s
work. Photo: Steven Lang
Remembering a gifted journalist
Maria Sibiya
“He was
humbled,
passionate about
his work and
a watch dog to his government,”
said exhibition coordinator
Nqobile Buthelezi,
while referring to the late
Madikane “Madiks” Jelu
at a memorial exhibition of
his work at Eden Grove on
Tuesday.
Jelu passed away earlier
this year after contracting
pneumonia, leaving behind
his family, countless friends
and many members of the
community who relied on his
insatiable curiosity and concern
about their lives. Jelu
worked as a freelance photographer
providing material
for publications such as
Grocott’s Mail, Daily Sun,
Sowetan, Daily Dispatch
and Die Son. Journalists and
media practitioners from the
continent who attended the
Highway Africa conference
last week gathered to view
some of his work and learn
about his perseverance in the
media industry.
The exhibition included
photographs, tributes and
articles as well as poems
dedicated to the local legend.
Luvuyo Mjekula the news editor
at Grocott’s Mail, shared
his experiences and anecdotes
of the six years they
spent together as colleagues.
He praised him for his good
journalistic character. “As a
journalist, he was forward
and he was always where
the action was,” he said. He
also referred to Madikane as
a “perfect journalist” in the
sense that he although he
was not trained as journalist,
his journalistic instincts
were spot on. Mjekula said
Jelu, was known in his community
as Madiks or Mr Paparazzi
and knew people from
varying social backgrounds
including government and
court officials.
Moagisi Lethlaku who
represented Highway Africa,
shared that the exhibition
was a promise made to Jelu
Win fantastic prizes in our new MMS competition:
ONLY IN
GRAHAMSTOWN!
Weekly winners will be announced every Friday in Grocott’s Mail (and their
winning photo published), and winners will receive a R50 airtime voucher.
The grand prize - a digital camera - will be awarded later in the year.
We’re looking for photos that depict something unique to Grahamstown.
It can be a place, a person, an activity... let your imagnination loose!
Send your MMSes (with captions/descriptions) to:
082 049 2146
www.grocotts.co.za
before he passed away. “He
kept reminding us that we
have to display his work,” she
said.
Prof Guy Berger, who
heads the School of Journalism
and Media Studies at
Rhodes University, urged
journalists to learn from
Jelu as he was uneducated
but had what it takes to be a
great journalist. “Although
he was uneducated, he was
still a hero of journalism,”
said Berger. Jelu’s brother,
Siphiwo then offered his gratitude
on behalf of his family.
“We appreciate all the kindness,
we loved Madikane and
he left with us with broken
hearts,” he said.
The Jelu family were presented
with a gift, which was
handed over to Siphiwo by the
editor of Grocott’s Mail, Steven
Lang. The photographs
that were on show have been
given to the Jelu family and
some of the other material
will be exhibited in the Grocott’s
Mail building in High
Street.
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A scoop for Grocott’s Mail Online
ZiMkhitha Mbunge
Grocott’S Mail online
came out tops in the corporate
category of the 2009
SABC Highway Africa New
Media Awards held during the
Absa Africa Night Dinner at
the 1820 Settlers Monument
on Monday night.
The corporate category
was awarded to corporate
groups for creative and appropriate
adaptation of technologies
all over Africa to com-
pete effectively in the online
environment.
Grocott’s Mail online editor,
Michael Salzwedel says:
“One of the aims of Grocott’s
online is to fully embrace the
idea and practice of citizen
journalism. Grocott’s Mail
online does this by providing
an area, MyStory, on the website
where anyone can submit
their own content – words,
photos or video clips. We also
receives and publishes SMSes
and MMSes from citizens.”
On Tuesday, 8 September
Grocott’s Mail online
launched the Citizen Journalism
Newsroom, where
people who are not trained as
journalists can submit their
own content or be assisted in
creating and publishing their
own stories, pictures and
video clips.
“There should be a
number of reasons why the
judges recognise Grocott’s
Mail online as the winners
of the award, but using Grocott’s
Mail online to actively
encourage citizen journalism,
and thereby giving a platform
to all the people of Grahamstown
to express their voices
about issues that matter to
them and their communities
must be an outstanding
reason why the judges saw
it that Grocott’s Mail online
deserves the 2009 SABC
Highway Africa New Media
Awards,” said Salzwedel.
“Grocott’s Mail online in
its new form is still very young
– it was only launched on 2
July – so we’re very chuffed to
have received such a significant
pat on the back so early
on.” Salzwedel said: “It will
hopefully act as a catalyst and
take the site from strength
to strength. I’m hoping that
winning this award will help
to grow Grocott’s online
as a powerful platform that
the people of Grahamstown
can use to inform and be
informed”.
Grocott’s Mail online
does not only offer news in
story form, but also includes
picture galleries and video
clips.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
The world's
most creative
mind
Staff reporter
Former Grahamstonian,
Philip Bateman,
has just won
his third Mind Sports Olympiad
Creative Thinking
World Championship in
London.
Bateman quietly
brought home his third
award as world champion
of the Gold Award for Creative
Thinking in the 13th
Mind Sports Olympiad. He
says the questions can be
on any topic. "One question
required us to invent and
write a patent for a completely
original new product
– within a time limit of
30 minutes!”
Besides being a permanent
member of Mensa,
the high-IQ society, he is
one of only 20 people in
the world to be a Senior
Research Fellow of the
US extreme genius society,
which requires an IQ
twenty times higher than
the Mensa level. He has
won many international
prizes for writing and photography,
is a frequent keynote
speaker, including to
Mensa at Cambridge University
where he stayed
in rooms at Magdalene
College “that also brought
back memories of my study
at St Andrew’s” where he
was a boarder in the 60s.
The Victoria
Hotel Complex is
centrally located, only
5 walking minutes
from Rhodes, all the
Banks, all the Theatres
and nightspots.
We are situated on the corners of High
& New street.
Anastasia and Kenny extend a warm hand
of welcome to all the Visitors to the city of
Saints and Sinners.
The Contact numbers are 046 622 7208
or 046 622 7261.
Hotel & GINO’s parking at Fruit & Veg City
open concourse area in Hill Street.
InterfaIth
PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
The Department of Political and International Studies in partnership with the Department
of Economics and the Centre for Economics Journalism in Africa at Rhodes University,
invite members of the public, University staff and students to our sixth annual Teach-In.
The TOPIC of this year’s public lecture series is:
Global Capitalism in Crisis? Economic Policy Lessons for South Africa
Speakers:
Monhla Hlahla
Managing Director: Airports Company of South Africa
Monday 14 September, 12.30pm - 2pm
Professor Johan Fedderke
Director: Economic Research Southern Africa, University of Cape Town
Tuesday 15 September, 12.30pm - 2pm
Greg Farrell
South African Reserve Bank
Wednesday 16 September, 1.10pm - 2.40pm
Jeremy Cronin
Deputy Minister of Transport and Deputy General Secretary of the
South African Communist Party
Thursday 17 September, 12.30pm - 2pm
Professor Francis Wilson
Founder of the South African Labour and Development Research Unit
Friday 18 September, 12.30pm - 2pm
Dates: 14 to 18 September 2009
Venue: Lecture Theatre Barrat 1, Rhodes University, Grahamstown
Contact: Prof Louise Vincent, 046 603 8355 or l.vincent@ru.ac.za
GIVING JOY... The youth
of the Methodist Church
in Africa visited Home of
Joy last Sunday to donate
food to the 13 children who
reside there. "I am investing
in these kids so that I
can have someone to pick
me up when I do not have
the strength to go on," said
Margaret Ngcangca, the
manager of the home. The
President of the church
Vusumuzi Mbuli said, "We
do not possess silver nor
gold, but the name of Jesus
Christ." The children, who
are all of school-going age,
were also treated to snacks
and juice, courtesy of the
church. Photo: Asanda Naketi
www.ru.ac.za
GINO’s Family restaurant
continues to wow all its patrons
& new Visitors to Grahamstown,
as the culinary delights continue
to be served up, just like “mama
made it”.
The GINO’s menu welcomes a broad range of patrons
to enjoy: the famous GINO’s Pizza’s and Pastas,
freshly prepared Vegetarian & Salad dishes, top
quality Steaks/Venison and wicked sauces, the best
offering of Eastern Cape Fish & delightful Chicken
dishes.
GINO’s is open every day from 11a.m. to 11p.m.
GINO’s Take-away is open from 5p.m
everyday on the
Contact numbers of 046 622 7208
or 046 622 7261.
ABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIP
CENTRE (Johnny Burges Hall,
Middle Terrace Road)
10.30am morning service
Pastor NC Julius 079 496 4256
or 084 581 0151
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 (APB)
9.30am: Holy Eucharist (AAPB)
Preacher: The Revd Claire Nye
Hunter
7pm Choral Evening Prayer
Preacher: Prof Geoff Antrobus
CHRIST CHURCH (Speke Street)
8.30am Holy Eucharist and
junior worship, 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
6pm J Hillebrand
Wesley 9am S van Niekerk
Sole Memorial
10am Sunday School
NEDERDUITSE
GEREFORMEERDE 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 11am
eredienste Cannon Rocks
Prof John Gericke 046 624 9025
CHURCH SERVICES
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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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classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 8. Motoring 9. Legals 10. Extras
Friday, 11 September 2009
1. PERSONAL
Anniversary
15 Years ago on
10 September you got
married and you’re still
going strong. Well done
Jim & Lena Marthinus.
Also happy birthday to
Lena. Guess who?
Condolences
LISTER Michael. Sincerest
condolences to the Lister family
on the passing of Michael. John
& staff at EP Muffl ers.
Death
MICHAEL CRAWFORD LISTER
Died 06/09/2009 will be sadly
missed by family.
Found
NE pair prescription glasses
ound on lower fi eld of the Boanical
Gardens early this week.
Health
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Sports, Spinal &
General Practice
Med aids accepted
Mark Anderson
BSc(Hons)
079 381 4466
046 603 2314
2. ANOUNCEMENTS
Notices
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
requires the services of a
PART-TIME CHURCH
SECRETARY
(Mon, Wed, Fri mornings)
The successful applicant
must be
• Fluent in English
• Have excellent
computer skills (MS Word,
Excel, Publisher)
• Be able to work with people
• Have secretarial experience
Interested people to send
CV to trinitychurchght@
telksomsa.net
Closing date:
21 September 2009
FAMSA (Families SA)
GRAHAMSTOWN
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date:
16 September 2009
Venue:
St John Ambulance Foundation
24 Hill Street Grahamstown
Time:
17h30
Speaker:
Mr Ivan Schafer
(Founder member of
FAMSA Grahamstown)
AA PROTEA GROUP. Antic Hall,
7.30pm Monday nights. 22 Albany
Road, next to New Apostolic Church.
Cell: John 071 984 1379. Eugene
082 784 7685. Wilfred 078 602
6341. If anyone, anywhere reaches
out for help we want the hand of
the AA to be there.
GADRA AGM
Notice is hereby given of
the Annual General Meeting
of GADRA Education and
GADRA Advice & Development
to be held at the
Library hall at 5.30pm on
22 September 2009. All
donors and interested parties
are invited to attend.
Light refreshments available
from 5pm. Further details
available from
046 636 1744 or
046 622 4837
3. SALES & SERVICES
Books & Stationery
129 High St 6223549
BOOKS
AND
STATIONERY
SPUD - LEARNING TO FLY
will be on sale as from
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Education
Driving
School
Code 10 - POA
Code 8 - POA
Mike: 082 430 9855
mike@mikesdrivingschool.co.za
www.mikesdrivingschool.co.za
EXTRA MATHS
LESSONS
Grades 10, 11, 12
by experienced tutor
Phone
Paul 082 802 9745 or
Kath 082 973 5265
Now offering Biology
& Science
Finance
Before they reposses
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
ALBANY GARDEN FURNITURES.
Tables, chairs, lounges, benches,
dog kennels, gates, portable
jungle gyms, fences, garbage
holders. We do painting work.
Phone Julian 084 969 7574.
Buyers & Sellers
bentwoods
Select 2 nd Hand Furniture
Antiques & Collectables
2A Cawood Street
(Up the road from Village Green)
Tel: 046 622 5171
The Knock Shop
Cottage Furniture
Antiques
2nd Hand Furniture
Furniture Removals
etc.
TEL: 622 3473
CELL: 072 399 1678
BIRITE
27 Bathurst Street
Telephone 622 2983
Buyers & Sellers of
• New and Secondhand
Furniture
Home Maintenance
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
7a Hill Street
Alterations, Maintenance,
Precast Walls
LINSLEY BOWLES
Cell: 082 857 8167
Marius Barnard. Plumbing
& renovations. Roof,
gutters, watertank, driveway
steamcleaning. 24hr service.
Cell: 079 968 7299
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
Jewellery
&
Cleaning
Services
70 High Street
Grahamstown
Tel/Fax 046 622 3115
• Engraving
• Watch & Jewellery
Repairs
•Watches
•Jewellery
•Trophies
•Medals
•Gifts
•African Curios
•Zippo Lighters
KILLERN Craft glass etching to
order costume jewellery repaired
classes and given for these &
other crafts. Amanda 079 960
7519. See me at farmer’s market
old gaol.
Miscellaneous Sales
BAKKIE load of clean topsoil
delivered @ R250. Phone 072
384 6020.
Miscellaneous Wanted
SATELLITE/DSTV type dish.
Need not be in working order.
Contact 084 818 4053.
ONE or two fully upholstered
arm chairs, must be clean and
in good condition. Please phone
046 622 8429
SLAUGHTERED Warthors wanted.
Soek geslagte vlakvarke.
046 622 8637 or 083 270
3176.
Pets
JACK Russell puppies, will be
ready end Sept 2009. Contact
Anita 083 554 9605.
FAIRBAIRN
KENNELS
& CATTERY
Tel: 046 622 3527
Cell: 082 552 3829
For Well Cared-for,
Happy Pets
Security
Dennis van der Merwe
TRELLIDOR
AGENT
Tel: 082 657 3719
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
SOCIETY FOR THE
PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Equipping the
physically disabled
with skills to become
self-employed.
Tel / Fax 046 622 5359
Po Box 274
email: cathl@intekom.co.za
Services Offered
BUTTRICH
CARTAGE
RAILWAY GOODSHEDS
JOHNSON STREET
SAND – STONE – BLOCKS
CRUSHER RUN & DUST
046 -622 7102
Rodney: 072 648 4294
4. EMPLOYMENT
Employment Offered
Switchboard
Operator/Receptionist
We urgently wish to employ a
well groomed, articulate and well
organised Switchboard Operator/
Receptionist who can work well
under pressure.
Applicants must have the
following:
• Matric Certifi cate
• Be fl uent in Afrikaans and English
• Have knowledge of Microsoft
Word, Excel & Outlook.
A salary package, including pension
& medical aid, will be negotiated
depending on experience. Email a
detailed CV and a copy of your ID,
to cv.employment@yahoo.
com.
Closing date:
Friday, 18 September 2009
HOSPICE
Invites
compassionate,
caring registered
nurses to apply for the
following position in a full
time/part time capacity
Registered Nurse
To supervise careworkers
and offer home based
palliative care
We offer:
• A competitive remuneration
• R10 500/month plus
benefi ts
• The ability to work fl exi
hours and be part of a
multi-disciplinary team
The position is based in
Grahamstown
Please fax your CV to:
046 622 9676
hospice@telkomsa.net
Enquiries: 046 622 9661

classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 8. Motoring 9. Legals 10. Extras
NURSING MANAGER -
FRAIL CARE CENTRE:
GRAHAMSTOWN
Somerset Place Society
(Retirement Centre), located
in Grahamstown requires the
services of a Nursing Manager
for its Frail Care Centre.
Reporting to the Management
Committee, the successful
incumbent will be
responsible for the overall
Management of the Frail
Care Centre, as follows:
Key Job Requirements:
a) Well being of patients/
residents
b) Management of Staff in a
unionised environment
c) Manage the Catering/
Laundry function
d) Frail Care Offi ce administration
Applicant Requirements:
a) Qualifi ed Nursing Sister
with a least 5 years experience,
of which some involved
Geriatric Care
b) Proven Management and
leadership experience track
record
c) SANC 2009 Receipt
d) Computer knowledge and
skills
e) Commitment to excellence,
quality service and
attention to detail.
Benefi ts Provided:
Competitive Salary
Applications should be addressed
to:
The Chairperson
Somerset Place Society
Lucas Meyer Avenue
GRAHAMSTOWN
6139
Closing Date
25 September 2009
Employment Wanted
LADY looking for a job, very reliable
and patient. Housework/
babysitting. Available ASAP with
good reference. Contact 046
637 0819.
5. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Offered
LL facilities available in
erviced rooms. Phone 046 622
464. HELEN WALLACE ESTATE
GENT.
House for Sale
PRIVATE SALE. HOUSE IN
LOWER ALBANY ROAD ASKING
PRICE R765 000 NEGOTIABLE.
Features: 3 spacious bedrooms
(MES and bic), 1 bathroom, fi tted
kitchen, 2 spacious living areas,
granny fl at, garaging for 2 cars,
double carport, erf size 1 071m².
For viewing call 083 293 0491 or
046 622 3999.
Offi ce Space To Let
Space...Space...Space....
Are you in need of :
• Offi ce Space
• Storage Space
• Workshop Space?
Look no more!
Contact:
Louise Vale
046 622 7222
To Let
1 BEDROOM fl at to rent -
R2 050. Urgent occupation. Call
Adele 084 314 0202.
2 BEDROOM duplex fl ats available
for 2010. Central, very quiet
neighbourhood. Secure parking.
Phone 083 708 2909.
AFRICAN STREET: 4 bedroom
digs. Close to Rhodes and Peppergrove
Mall. Occupation 1 December
2009. Contact MPB082
884 2562.
COTTAGES AVAILABLE in open
space with beautiful surroundings.
8km from Grahamstown
City Centre. Immediate occupation.
Preferably mature student.
Contact 083 273 5173.
SEVERAL comfortable houses,
some fully furnished, will suit
business people and snr students.
HELEN WALLACE ESTATE
AGENT 046 622 4464.
THE GREENS: 2 bedroom unit.
Occupation 1 December 2009.
Contact MPB 082 884 2562
THE ONE BEDROOM FLAT at 3
Frere Street for R2 200 a month
inclusive will suit a working person
with transport. Phone Geoff
at 072 257 5192.
TO LET: STUDENT DIGS FOR
2010. 5 Bedroom, walking distance
to Rhodes, Scotts Avenue.
Contact 083 687 2341.
WAREHOUSING available in
industrial area 151m² at R20 per
meter. Available 1 October 2009.
Contact 082 974 4999.
8. MOTORING
Motoring Sales
Need an advert in the
local newspaper? Contact
Tamie on 046 622 7222
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
ESTATE LATE
IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE
DESMOND JOHN WILSON, IDEN-
TITY NUMBER 520902 5028
087, FORMERLY OF 10 GEORGE
STREET, GRAHAMSTOWN,
MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF
PROPERTY, WHO DIED IN
GRAHAMSTOWN ON 28 MAY
2009
ESTATE NO: 2941/2009
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDA-
TION AND DISTRIBUTION AC-
COUNT in the above Estate will
lie for inspection by all interested
parties at the offi ce of the Master
of the High Court in Grahamstown
and a copy thereof at the offi ce of
the Magistrate at Port Alfred for a
period of 21 days to be calculated
from 11 SEPTEMBER 2009.
JJ GRIESEL
AUTHORISED AGENT
Campbell Centre
39 Campbell Street
PORT ALFRED
Ref: EST51/0001
ESTATE LATE
In the Estate of the late JOYCE
CHRISTINE GOWAR Identity
Number 250719 0017 089,
retired of 40 Market Street,
Grahamstown, who was born on
19 July 1925 and who died at
Grahamstown on 11 July 2009.
No. 3959/2009
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 to the undersigned
within THIRTY DAYS from the
date of publication hereof.
WHEELDON, RUSHMERE
& COLE
Attorneys for Executor
119 High Street
GRAHAMSTOWN
(Ref Mr Laing)
Sale in Execution
SALE IN
EXECUTION
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH
AFRICA (EASTERN CAPE HIGH
COURT, GRAHAMSTOWN)
CASE NO: 1324/2008
In the matter between:
ABSA BANK LIMITED
and
HLEKIWE FLORENCE
MAKWAKWA
Plaintiff
Defendant
In pursuance of the Judgment
in the High Court of South Africa
(Eastern Cape Division) in the
abovementioned matter and
Warrants of Execution dated the
9th September 2009 a sale
of property listed hereunder
without reserve and for cash to
the highest bidder will be held at
GRAHAMSTOWN on WEDNES-
DAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2009 at
12H30 or so soon as the matter
by be called.
ERF 1695, ALICEDALE
MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
DIVISION OF ALBANY
consisting of an empty plot
IN EXTENT: 800 SQUARE
METRES
HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER
NO T000082179/S006
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
THEREIN CONTAINED.
The complete conditions of sale
relevant to the abovementioned
sales, are available for inspection
as the offi ces of the Plaintiff’s
Attorneys and at the offi ces of
the Sheriff of the High Court,
GRAHAMSTOWN, 115 High
Street, Telephone number 046
622 6202.
DATED at GRAHAMSTOWN on this
17th day of August 2009
WHEELDON, RUSHMERE & COLE
Attorneys for Plaintiff
119 High Street
GRAHAMSTOWN
(MR BRODY/GlynS/10108)
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Friday, 11 September 2009
Tourism to boost economic
development
SINIKIWE MQADI
Makana Municipality has a range of guided tours
lined up in celebration of Tourism Month in September.
Makana Tourism is informing the community
on what the region has to offer, which will allow citizens
to actively play an important part in building local tourism.
Some of the events are a tour of the Great Fish River Nature
Reserve (GFRNR) on Saturday, 12 September, a Heritage
and History Tour of Grahamstown East scheduled for
24 September and a ghost walk on 30 September.
These and others tours are subject to change and are
focused on the wildlife, vegetation and conservation aspects
in the area. The Chairman of the GFRNR, Mike Bandy said
that the aim of these events is to make Grahamstown more
visible to its people by providing more interesting information
about the city and its environs.
Tourism Month educates people as to the importance of
tourism for the local economy. Through travelling, people
contribute to the tourism industry and its competitiveness
as well as local economic growth and job creation.
In Grahamstown about 800 people are employed in the
tourism sector. The Director of Makana tourism Willem
Makkink said, “Supporting tourism creates much needed
jobs and drives local economic development,” he said.
Phone Makana Tourism on 046 622 3241 to make bookings or
for more information.
Makana Municipality
MUNICIPAL NOTICE
WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR
MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
The Makana Municipality’s Ordinary Council sitting held on 9 September
2009 resolved to impose water restriction in the Municipal
area. This is in line with the Supreme Court Order of the 29 January
1980, National Water Act (Act 36 of 1980), Chapter 4 numbers
26(1) (a), (g); 29(1) (i) and Chapter 5(37)92), 39(3) and Makana
Municipality Water Supply and Sanitation Services By-Laws.
Background:
Grahamstown draws water from Settlers Dam as well as do the
properties riparian to the catchment system. When the volume of
raw water stored in the system (comprising the Jamieson, Milner,
Howisonspoort and Settlers Dams is less than 40% the total consumption
of Makana Municipality for the previous twelve months,
the Council has to impose Water Restrictions of prohibiting the
use of garden hoses and the washing of cars with water from the
Municipal supply.
In addition, certain properties riparian to the catchment system
will be restricted on the volumes of water that they may extract. It
must also be noted that the complimenting of water from the James
Kleinhans works is also limited due to the capacity of the works
and the raw water supply in that system.
Restricted Activities:
• Use of garden hoses and irrigation systems
• Application for special permission to
water sport fi elds and registered nurseries may use handheld
hosepipe to water daily between 07h00 and 09h00 and 15h00 to
17h00.
• Washing of cars with water from the Municipal Supply System
Any person who contravenes the resolution shall be guilty of an
offence and, in addition to the person by whose act such contravention
is actually committed, the owner of the property to which the
water is supplied or, if such property is occupied by a person other
than the owners the occupier thereof shall be presumed also to have
committed such contravention unless it is proved to the satisfaction
of the court that he/she has taken all reasonable steps to prevent
such a contravention by any other person.
Penalty for contravention of restrictions:
A R200.00 fi ne per offence will be charged for people contravening
the restrictions.
Conclusion:
• The restrictions come to effect on 14 September 2009 to allow
maximum publicity of the Council Resolution.
• The Chief fi nancial Offi cer and the Technical and Infrastructure
Services Director have been delegated authority to review the
restrictions based on raw water supply in the Municipal systems
and until the restrictions are removed subject to monthly reports
being submitted to Council.
Municipal Manager:
Ms. N.L. Baart

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Mini Motoring
GMSA hits the jackpot
General Motors SA recorded a market share of 13.37% for the
month of July made up of 1 693 passenger vehicles, 2 290 light
commercial vehicles and 126 trucks. The Opel Corsa Utility
continues its remarkable run as the best selling sub-one tonner
in the South African market with 1 375 units recorded. July
was GMSA’s second best month this year, with 4 109 units sold
resulting in a share achievement of 13.4%.
Volkswagen in no 1 spot
During July a total of 22 058 new passenger cars were sold in
South Africa. Total new passenger car sales in July, increased
by 3.5% when compared to June 2009, but were 25.1% down on
July 2008.
The January to July new passenger car sales were 28.8%
down compared to the same period in 2008. Volkswagen of
South Africa total passenger car sales of 5 010 units secured a
22.7% market share and consolidated its number one position
in the passenger car market in another tough month of trading.
The Polo range with sales of 1 733 units and the ever popular
Citi Golf range with sales of 1 630 occupied the number one and
two positions on the individual brand sales podium.
Renault SA: driving Europcar
Renault South Africa has supplied Europcar South Africa (previously
Imperial Car Rental) with 45 vehicles which have been
branded in the company’s distinctive green livery.
Renault South Africa has concluded a deal with Europcar
in which 45 vehicles – 25 Sandero and 20 Mégane Shake it
hatchback models – were delivered for use by the car rental’s
employees countrywide.
Imperial Car Rental was established 1979 and while their relationship
with Europcar spans 25 years, they officially rebranded
themselves as the global powerhouse in June this year.
Branded in the car rental company’s distinctive green,
the Europcar vehicles, in association with Renault, have been
cruising our national roads for some time now.
BSM and Fiat in landmark deal
BSM and Italian manufacturing giant Fiat recently announced
their partnership which will see Fiat as the new fleet provider
for the British School of Motoring, the UK’s most popular driving
school.
Fiat will provide the BSM with 14 000 cars over the next four
years, most of them the award-winning Fiat 500 – the Car of the
Year 2008 – along with the popular Grande Punto model.
Introducing Hankook
In line with its mission to bring its valued customers the very
latest in cutting-edge tyre technology and choice, Tiger Wheel
& Tyre are now the exclusive stockists of Hankook tyres, and
are proud to add this world-class brand to their already impressive
line of leading tyre brands.
The Hankook brand is one of the largest and fastest growing
tyre brands in the world: it has long been synonymous with
on and off road excellence - and more recently has been hailed
as a technologically innovative tyre brand, through its commitment
to continuous research and development of improved
performance and world-class quality.
New E-Class successfully launched
The new E-Class has gotten off to a very successful start, with
more than 40 000 units delivered to customers since April 2009.
The station wagon will celebrate its world premiere at
this year’s Insurance Auto Auctions in September. The new
coupe is also extremely popular, with its dynamic design and
the new generation of efficient engines. About a dozen different
assistance systems are available to customers, including new
Mercedes-Benz developments such as Lane Keeping Assist
and Night View Assist. These technologies make the E-Class
a ‘thinking’ partner that can not only see, feel, and respond to
dangers by means of its reflexes, but also act independently to
prevent accidents or minimise the effects thereof.
The new E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY with direct injection
delivers 135 kW and consumes only 7.2 liters of gasoline
per 100 kilometers. This will be part of the new diesel engines
equipped with a twin-turbo, 2 143 cc engine delivering 150 kW
of power and 480 Nm of torque. This model will replace the
previous E220 CDI but the E350 CDI remains unchanged with a
nomenclature change from the E320 CDI. This V6 engine with
2 987 cc, delivers 170 kW of power and 540 Nm of torque.
Compiled by Stephen Penney
What’s happening on the local market
Darren BonD
The Grahamstown branch of General Motors South Africa (GMSA)
has taken strain from the economic situation yet their new car
sales are averaging at around ten cars per month with the Corsa
utility being the most favoured. Used cars sales have increased
this year. The local Volkswagen (VW) branch has also seen a 10%-
15% downturn this year. The Polo is still the vehicle of choice and
there has been an increase in the number of customers trading
in their SUVs and double cabs for a second hand vehicle, Polos
in particular.
Motoring
USED PASSENGER
2008 Mercedes C200K Auto R239 900
2008 Toyota Yaris T3 5DR R119 900
2008 VW Polo 1.4 Trendline A/C R109 900
2008 Toyota Yaris HB T3 R114 900
2008 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Professional R139 900
2007 Toyota Yaris T3 R109 900
Charmaine King 082 496 9081
Warren Henry 083 391 1177
Garry Botha 082 926 6637
Grocott’s Mail Friday, 11 September 2009
No more arrests for traffic officers
Kwanele Butana
Makana Municipality is
keeping mum on why
it has stripped all
traffic officers of their authority
to arrest offenders.
This follows hot on the
heels of a memorandum issued
to traffic officers last
month, a copy of which Grocott’s
Mail is in possession
of. “Traffic officers will with
immediate effect consult with
his/her senior and get the go
ahead/authority before arresting
an alleged accused,”
it reads.
Makana spokesperson
Thandy Matebese would not
be drawn into discussing the
issue as he said that the memorandum
was meant for internal
use only. “We don’t comment
on leaked information
because by so doing we would
be setting a bad precedent,”
he said.
While the memo claims
that no authority is taken
away from officers as they
are allowed to open a docket
when there is no admission
of guilt, they must supply the
control-room staff with the full
charges when requesting the
services of the police.
“It will work the same as
DEMOS
2009 Toyota Corolla 1.3 Professional R169 900
2009 Toyota Yaris T3 A/C R137 900
CHECKING IT OUT... Reggie Julies, a Makana Municipality Traffic Department traffic officer
during a routine traffic check in Bathurst Street. Photo: Stephen Penney
when requesting a breakdown:
the senior will be informed
before the SAPS gets
called out, unless it’s an emergency,”
explains the memo.
“The senior will then get
called to the scene after the
SAPS got called.”
Therefore officers on duty
after hours should contact
their immediate supervisors
2006 Toyota Avanza 1.3 SX R 92 900
2006 VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline R 79 900
2005 Toyota RunX 140 RS R104 900
2004 VW Jetta R 85 900
2002 Toyota Tazz 130 R 49 900
2002 Renault 1.4 Ati2E H/B R 46 900
2000 Toyota Tazz R 44 900
USED COMMERCIAL
2008 Toyota Hilux 3.0D 4D 4x4 D/C R249 900
2007 Toyota Hilux 2.5D 4D SRX 4x2 R146 900
2006 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D 4D SRX 4x4 R154 900
2001 Toyota Hilux 3.0 KZTE 4x2 S.Cab R 74 900
Allow us to source any
pre-owned vehicle you require
SETTLER CITY TOYOTA
TEL: 046 622 7017
and if they don’t get hold of
them, then senior superintendent
Pierre Kapp must be
alerted of the situation. When
contacted Kapp referred all
enquiries to Matebese.
Rhodes University-based
criminal law expert, Advocate
Les Roberts says that
the memorandum does not
break any law and is meant to
protect people’s rights so that
they do not get arrested for final
offences.
He assumes that the
memorandum was triggered
by an incident where somebody
was arrested “unnnecessarily”
and then took legal
action against the municipality
because of the “invasive”
nature of an arrest.
HIGH CLASS... Mercedes-Benz’s offering
for the luxury Sports Utility Vehicle
market is the GL-Class. This sevenseater
premium offroader offers excellent
handling both on and off road and
pampers occupants with its extremely
spacious accommodation and the comfort
of a luxury saloon. The GL-Class
sets another milestone with the Pre-
Safe® safety system, a first in the large
SUV market. The V8 engine powering
the GL 500 (pictured left) maintains its
maximum torque over a wide rev range.
High-torque, combustion-optimised
drive units and a chassis that delivers
outstanding handling and exceptional
comfort whatever the conditions make
the GL-Class as highly impressive on
road as it is off road. Despite a typically
off-road body with short overhangs, its
own, vibrant personality shines through.
Photo: Stephen Penney

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Google gets down to street level
GROCOTT’S MAIL REPORTER
Google has started
gathering images of
South Africa for the
Street View feature in Google
Maps. Using Toyota Prius
cars, Google will begin driving
around South Africa and
taking photographs of locations
in and around major
cities, so the Google vehicle
was recently spotted in Port
Elizabeth.
Street View is a hugely
popular feature of Google
Maps that is already available
in more than 100 metropolitan
areas around the world. It allows
users to virtually explore
and navigate a neighbourhood
through panoramic streetlevel
images.
It is also available in
Google Earth and on Google
Maps for Mobile. The collected
images will be processed
and carefully stitched together,
a technological process
that can take several months.
These will be made available
at a later date in Street View
on Google Maps for South
Africa.
In areas where Street
View is available one can access
street-level imagery by
zooming into the lowest level
on Google Maps, or by dragging
the orange Pegman icon
on the left-hand side of the
map onto a blue highlighted
street.
Internet users can check
out a restaurant before arriving,
make travel plans, arrange
meeting points, or get a
helping hand with geography
homework. Househunters can
save time by exploring properties
and their surrounding
area in advance and also by
looking up driving directions.
Businesses can also benefit
from the Street View technology
by embedding Google
Maps directly into their site
for free, helping them to promote
a chain of hotels or raise
awareness about a local library
or restaurant. Andrew
Kirby, Toyota’s senior vice
president for sales and marketing
said: “We are thrilled to
be partnering with Google and
supplying our fuel efficient
and environmental friendly
Prius for this groundbreaking
project in South Africa.
South Africans and international
visitors alike will benefit
tremendously from Street
View, which is both fun and
practical. We hope that people
across South Africa’s major
cities keep their eyes peeled
for the Street View cars,
and feel part of a major new
initiative.”
Marthinus van Schalkwyk,
the Minister of Tourism commented
on the initiative. “The
internet is a remarkably rich
resource for raising awareness
about South Africa - our
people, our cities and our environment.
Street View is going
to make South Africa more
accessible both to locals and
to international visitors.
“Thia will give tourists a
taste of the variety that the
country offers, and a chance
to research their holidays in
advance, all with the click of
a mouse.
“Ahead of the World Cup,
we’re pleased to have Google
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that we can showcase South
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Tourism added, “Street View
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and tourism, and a way to
highlight South Africa’s urban
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were here, or will be on their
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of our visitors plan their trip,
or experience virtually what
South Africa has to offer, no
matter which team they’re
cheering for.”
For more information on
Street View visit www.google.
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faq.html
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11
AND 12 SEPTEMBER
The Mutual and Federal
Universities Boat Race, which
takes place along the Kowie
River in Port Alfred, started
yesterday with various heats.
Today’s racing starts at
12.30pm with the men’s B finals
and ends with the novices
finals at 3pm, 3.30pm and
4pm. Tomorrow’s action gets
underway at 10.50pm with the
men’s plate finals, followed
by the women’s plate finals
at 11.30am. 11.50am is the
women’s B finals, 12.10pm
– men’s B finals; 13.50pm -
women’s plate finals; 2.10pm
– men’s plate finals; 3pm
– women’s finals; 3.30pm –
men’s finals. Prizegiving will
take place at 4.30pm.
SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER
The annual Salem Family
6-a-side cricket tournament
takes place from the Salem
Cricket Grounds, with the
first matches taking place
at 8.30am. The families
taking part are the Amms,
Biggs, Brothertons, Emslies,
Hobsons, Kings, Longs and
Wilmots. There will also be a
potjiekos competition.
Comrades entries
update
Stephen penney
SINCE entries for the 85th
anniversary of the Comrades
Marathon opened last week,
the CMA office has been a
hive of activity. As of yesterday,
the entry number stood
at 4 425. Entries for previous
Comrades finishers, capped
at 15 000, close on 31 october.
on 1 November, entries will
open for novices and will close
on 30 November, capped at
5 000 athletes.
Runners may enter now,
and submit a qualifying time
and their 2010 license details
to the CMA offices at a later
stage. The majority of entries
received has been via the
website www.comrades.com,
and at Mr Price outlets.
11 September 2009
Cricketers develop their talent
Stephen penney
The Rhodes University
Cricket Club held its
first round of cricket
trials for previously disadvantaged
schools in Grahamstown,
with about 40
youngsters taking part on the
first day.
The pupils were separated
into U14 and U17 sections.
Rhodes cricket club development
officer, Siqamo Laphu
said the standard of cricket
was very basic and “most of
the kids had never been really
coached before”.
Due to the club working
with limited resources and
only a few coaches, they decided
to focus only on the U17
pupils “for the development
project to be effective and to
be able to get to every kid”.
From the original trials,
18 children were chosen
from Mary Waters Secondary
School and Archie Mbolekwa
Primary School.
The learners have been to
a number of practices with the
Rhodes cricket club coaching
team. Laphu said that while
they have begun with very basic
skills he believes the club
will nurture them until they
become good players.
The project is currently
in the final stages as far as
the coaching is concerned,
with 13 pupils taking part in
the final week. Laphu said
they hope that officials from
Eastern Province Cricket will
attend one of the coaching
sessions.
The cricket club also
plan to hold cricket matches
against other local schools for
the development side.
Ruwayne Brooks of Mary
Waters said the coaching clinics
have helped him a lot and
it was also exciting as they got
to meet players from other
schools. Siphamandla Mfabana
of Mary Waters said he felt
great to be part of the coaching
clinic and he learnt “so
many skills”.
Mfabana did not play
cricket at school but got involved
on hearing about the
coaching clinics offered by the
Rhodes cricket club.
Laphu said that while only
two schools have taken part
in the project, he encouraged
school teachers to contact
him if they have any talented
cricketers “who can beef up
the squad at this late stage”.
For more information contact
Siqamo on 083 8815 463.
THAT’S THE WAY TO DO IT... Siqamo Laphu, left, Rhodes Cricket Club development officer
helps Falintino Fillis with his batting technique, while Ruwayne Brooks, second from left,
Phiwokuhle Dywili and Thulani Flathela look on. Photo: Stephen Penney
Cycling for the children
Stephen penney
RhoDES students James Dillon and
Tim hulley are well on their way to
harrismith after leaving Grahamstown
on 2 September by bicycle .
on the Friendship Cycle, the two
Rhodes University students aim to
promote literacy among the young
and underprivileged and to hand out
library books and reading material
along the way, ultimately handing over
a cheque to Mphophomo Combined
School in Van Reenen to go towards
the funding of a library room to store
their books
In his blog, Dillon said he was so
nervous the morning they left Gra-
Brumbies in critical match
Stephen penney
hamstown, that he felt ill. “It was the
most hilly country I’d ever been in,”
said Dillon as the two cycled 109km
for the first day and stopped over for
the night in Seymour. During day two,
Dillon and hulley stopped at the first
school during their trip.
“A little tiny junior school with
about 150 students and the nicest
teachers,” said hulley. The two gave a
talk to the pupils about the importance
of reading and literacy and handed
over a number of books, before heading
out the school grounds “followed
by the entire school running out
behind us”.
The two spent the second night on
a farm outside Queenstown and the
GRAhAMSToWN Brumbies travel to Uitenhage tomorrow for
the club’s final match of the season, when they face Spring Rose
rugby club from Port Elizabeth.
The match is a promotion/relegation match for the Super
League Grand Challenge and Adams Cup leagues. Spring Rose
finished bottom of the Grand Challenge league and Brumbies
finished third in the Adams Cup so they will face Spring Rose
for an attempt to once again make the Grand Challenge league.
The top two finishing sides in the Adams Cup were automatically
promoted to the Grand Challenge.
The promotion and relegation match was scheduled to take
place last week but was postponed due to the British Airways
Mighty Elephants match in Port Elizabeth.
Brumbies were scheduled to play Kwaru rugby club for the
third and fourth playoffs, but Kwaru did not take part in the
match and so Brumbies were automatically awarded the points,
finishing third for the season.
Brumbies manager, Giuliano Flotman said this is the last
chance for Brumbies to make the higher league. he says although
they got off to a good start for the season, they were
lying top of the log at the end of the first round but fell apart
in the second round. Flotman said the players have been working
hard to be able to make the Grand Challenge league for the
next season.
Stephen penney
IT’S time to get your trainers
out and celebrate spring and
heritage month by taking part
in the annual Wimpy heritage
Day Challenge, organised by
Kingswood Junior School.
The event, a 10km and
5km fun run/walk, takes
place from the Kingswood
College City Lords rugby
field on Sunday, 20 September,
starting at 8am. Entry
forms are available from
Wimpy and Albany Sports at
Pepper Grove Mall, while entries
will be accepted on the
day of the race from 7am.
The main sponsor is
Wimpy with the subsidiary
sponsors being Kenrich Motors,
Penny Pinchers and
third was spent in Aliwal North. By the
end of day three the two had cycled
up Nico Malan pass (12km), Penhoek
pass (6km), and the Fish River valley.
“We have climbed approximately
1 000m from Grahamstown and we had
a huge celebration today at the top of
Penhoek Pass as it is the highest we
will be the whole trip – 1844m above
sea level,” said Dillon.
“Weaving down a road littered
with potholes, dodging 10 ton trucks
and sweating profusely has been the
sum total of the last two days’ cycle,”
said Dillon, speaking of days four
and five. The guys spend the fourth
night in Zastron, where they knocked
“on a complete stranger’s door” and
PG Glass – sponsoring water
tables along the route and at
the finish. Race organiser, Ian
Knott-Craig said they are hoping
for 600 runners. Last year
the event raised R8 500 which
went to Little Red Dragon
School and Eluxolweni
Street Shelter. Money raised
from this year’s event will
once again be given to local
charities.
The route for the 10km
athletes is the same as in previous
years, taking athletes
along Park Road to Cradock
Road, past the Grahamstown
Golf Course, behind the military
base and back to the
school. “It is a wonderful opportunity
for the family to get
out early in the morning as
they challenge one another.
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were invited to stay the night. The
following evening they stayed over in
Wepener.
“on the Friendship Cycle we have
met amazing people. The term help us
help others has been amazingly exercised
over the past two days as fellow
South Africans have stretched out their
arms, pulled us in and kept us safe
from the cold night outside. It makes us
proud to fly that beautiful South African
flag along with us,” said Dillon.
on Tuesday the two arrived in
Ficksburg, after a 60km cycle from Ladybrand.
They then cycled to Bethlehem
on Wednesday where they stayed
for two days, after cycling a day ahead
of schedule.
Heritage Day fun run
one could also challenge
friends, neighbours, business
partners, anyone to participate,”
said Knott-Craig.
Entry is R10 for anyone
competing in either the 5km
or 10 km challenge and all
finishers will receive medals.
Prizegiving will take place
at 10.30am, while there are
many spot prizes up for grabs.
The men’s event record,
set by Simphiwe Tana in 2007
is 32 minutes and 26 seconds,
while the women’s record
was set by Alexia Louizou
last year, with her time of
41:05. The Kingswood Interact
Club will be running
a tuck shop and will also be
selling burgers during the
morning. The money raised
there also goes to charity.