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4 NEWSNews in briefFriends turn on each otherPolice are investigating a case ofmurder after a man was stabbed inthe neck and killed by his friend inTantyi on Friday last week. Policespokesperson Lieutenant ColonelWillem Du Plooy said the deceasedsustained a fatal stab wound to theneck. The suspect was arrested.– MORONGOA MASEBEGirl raped by grandfatherA rape occurred in RautenbachRoad last Wednesday. Lt Col WillemDu Plooy said the victim’smother discovered that her daughterhad been raped. “The complainantwas busy washing the child andthe child refused to be touched onher thighs. The complainant rememberedseeing stains on thechild’s underwear, so she reportedthe matter to her mother-in-lawwho then checked the child’s genitalsand saw a discharge.” The victimtold her mother that she hadbeen by her grandfather. – MMRobbery with a firearmA man was robbed at gunpoint byanother man who had given hima lift from the hitchhiking spot toKing William’s Town on Mondaynight. Lt Col Du Plooy says thesuspect, who was driving a blackToyota Condor, allegedly drove toan isolated area on the East Londonroad and stole the victim’sbelongings. – MMTheft out of motor vehiclePolice are investigating a theftthat took place on Harrison Street,where goods valued at R13 500 wereallegedly stolen out of the victim’scar. Lt Col Du Plooy says “At about4pm he went to his motor vehicleand noticed that the window of hismotor vehicle had been removedand his belongings had been stolen.”The theft occurred between10pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sundayafternoon. No suspects havebeen apprehended. – MMCable theft cuts off SPCATelephone cables stolen in the industrialarea around RautenbachRoad have left the local SPCA withouta landline connection to therest of the community. Fortunatelythe emergency number 079 0373466 is still available. Local Telkomofficials say it could take severalweeks to replace the stolen cables.EMERGENCY NUMBERSAmbulance:............................ 10177Aids Helpline:............ 0800 012322AA Rescue: ................ 0800 111997Medical Rescue: ........ 0800 033007Grahamstown Childand Family Welfare: .. 046 636 1355Electricity: ................ 046 603 6036a/h 046 603 6000Eskom:...................... 086 014 0014Fire Brigade: ............ 046 622 4444Police: ...................... 046 603 9152Hi-Tec........................ 046 636 1660Raphael Centre: ........ 046 622 8831SPCA: ........................ 046 622 3233Traffic Services: ......... 046 603 6067Water: ........................ 046 603 6136Hospice: .................... 046 622 9661Settlers Hospital: ...... 046 622 2215Day Hospital: ............. 046 622 3033Fort England Hospital: 046 622 7003Legal Aid Board: ....... 046 622 9350Locksmith: ................ 082 556 9975or 046 622 4592AIMEE DE LA HARPE AND CHRISTINA SUKOPAMASANGO Career School has beenrunning for over 15 years. The schoolcaters for socially marginalised, impoverishedand abused children whoare in need of a stable and nurturingenvironment. On the last day of termthere were 130 pupils in attendanceand 50 high school pupils that theysponsor. In recent weeks Amasangohas been engaged in legal proceedingsto acquire new facilities. ActingJudge Belinda Hartle concluded thecourt hearing on 11 March, as the Departmentof Education’s legal representationagreed to the proposed offermade by Amasango. However, theprovincial branch of the EducationDepartment is now trying to ignorethis court agreement that requiresthe construction of new premises forthe school.Cloudy with 30% chanceof rain. Wind strongsouth westerly.Temperature:Min 13 ◦ C, Max 17°CTides:Low: 7.46am and 8pmHigh: 1.39am and1.55pmSunny. Wind moderatenorthely.Temperature:Min 10°C, Max 21 ◦ CTides:Low: 8.16am and 8.27pmHigh: 2.09am and 2.25pmSunny. Wind light northeasterly.Temperature:Min 13°C, Max 28°CTides:Low: 8.44am and8.54pmHigh: 2.37am and2.53pmThe court order states that by25 March 2010, the Education Departmentmust file an affidavit settingout how they plan to commenceconstruction of a new school for theschool by May 2011.The affidavit must also includeconfirmation that the new schoolhas been budgeted for and that thebudget has been approved by the De-CURRENTPREMISES...A hand paintedsign on thefront entranceof the Amasangoschoolwelcomesstreet childrenlooking foran education.Photo: Aimee dela Harpepartment of Public Works. No suchaffidavit was filed. The Eastern CapeDepartment of Education claim thatthey did not agree to the time framethat their legal representation agreedto in court and are trying to have paragraphtwo set aside. Sarah Sefton,who is representing Amasango, saysshe will oppose any attempt to setaside the order of court and furtherSunny. Wind moderatenortherly.Temperature:Min 14°C, Max 30 ◦ CTides:Low: 9.12am and9.20pmHigh: 3.04am and3.20pmSource: www.weathersa.co.za and www. satides.co.zaGrocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010Municipality promises improvedwater supplyKWANELE BUTANAThe municipality says it is workingon a five-year comprehensiveturnaround strategy toimprove water supply and quality inGrahamstown.Makana Municipal ManagerNtombi Baart told a media briefingyesterday that the way forwardincludes the formation of a multidisciplinarytechnical task teamwhich will be composed of representativesfrom Rhodes University,The Development Bank of SouthernAfrica and Amatola Water, whichconducts water quality tests for themunicipality. The municipality intendsto review its status as a WaterServices Authority and is exploringthe possibility of outsourcing theservice.“On the other hand, focus is nowon segregating the functions relatedto waste water, plant and treated wateras well as water distribution, andappoint qualified and experiencedstaff,” explained Baart. “This willamong other things be made possibleby filling the following vacanciesin the water services section by theend of April 2010.”She said that two senior technicians,three artisan plumbers, twosenior foremen for both water andsewer reticulation and six operatorsfor both the water treatment worksand waste water will be appointed.She added that the municipality hasalso hired a retired employee to helpthem identify the water connectionpoints and valves so that they will beable to develop an automated localityplan for the water reticulation system.The municipality wants to isolatethe water pipes leading to highlyingareas such as the industrialarea, the Correctional Services Centreand Cradock Heights in such aEducation Department backs out on Amasangomanner that they are supplied solelyby water from Waainek reservoir untilthe drought is over. She added thatthe rest of the town will be suppliedfrom the James Kleynhans water reticulationplant through the Botha’sHill reservoir.Makana technical and infrastructuralservices director DabulaNjilo said the municipality developeda water services management planlast year which needs R70-million inTASTES GOOD...Municipal ManagerNtombi Baart(right) drinks tapwater during apress conferenceyesterdayafternoon for thebenefit of journalists.On her rightis Technical andInfrastructuralServices director,Dabula Njilo.Photo: StephenPenneyfinance it but that the municipalitywill spend about R14-million on themaintenance of its water operationsin the next financial year.Baart added that the municipalityhas hired a private investigatorto investigate acts of sabotage ornegligence on the part of municipalemployees and that the findings willbe published after the investigationhas been concluded at the end of thismonth.that she will launch an applicationagainst the department for contemptof court. At the time of going to pressAmasango’s legal representation hadnot received any information fromthe provincial branch of the EducationDepartment regarding their intentionson the matter. If they are successfulin this application Amasangowill once again have been let down bythe Education Department.The battle for new premises isnot new to Amasango Career School.After originally applying for a newschool several years ago, the managementwas told they would receivea building which was donated to theDepartment of Education by Eskom.Eskom was also prepared to fund allrenovations in order to facilitate aschool in the building that had beendonated.However, the school did not knowthat a wrecking ball had been hiredto destroy the building that was to betheir new school. So far no one can answerwhy the building was destroyed.Once again Amasango applied andwere told they were at the top of thepriority list, months of meetings tookplace and another sight was chosen.A project manager was also appointedto build the new school. Aseven-foot fence was to be the firstorder of business to protect thebuilding during construction andonce it has been completed. But thefence did not materialise as an orderwas given to the Department of PublicWorks to pull out from the project.After this incident the School GoverningBody chose to hand over theissue to legal representatives in2008. Amasango Career School aredesperate for new premises as theyare currently situated in abandonedbuildings alongside the railway linein Grahamstown.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010NEWS5Glebe residents lash out againstdelayed transferKWANELE BUTANA AND ANAZI ZOTEWhile Makana Municipalityand the MethodistChurch blameeach other for the delayedhandover of a Fingo residentialcompound, the affectedresidents maintain that theyurgently need the delivery ofbasic services.Disgruntled glebe residentswho moved to the informalcompound decades agoare complaining about thestench caused by the “hazardous”bucket toilet systemwhich they still use.While the buckets are supposedto be collected everyweek, the residents say thewaste collectors often don'tcome, leaving them helplessand without facilities whennature calls.Thobeka Seyisi who haslived in the glebe for 30 years,said that they need service deliveryfrom the council as theyare aware that the church hasalready signed the transfer ofRhodes ups its bid for contested council landEMMA JACKSON ANDKWANELE BUTANARHODES University has madeyet another bid to acquire theland between an over-minedkaolin quarry and the GavinRelly Postgraduate Village.The university hopes to acquirethe land on which it wantsto build student residences.Addressing a special councilmeeting last week, RhodesVice-chancellor Dr SaleemBadat explained that the university’sfuture enrollmentplan was closely linked to thefunds the university receivesfrom the state. He added thatRhodes currently has 7070 students,of which approximately55% are black.Report back for the week…House Break-ins: 4Business Break-ins: 1Attempted break-ins: 3Disturbances: 5Arrests: 4Crime TipMake sure the shrubbery aroundyour house and at your entrance isnot thick and kept tidy. This is anideal place for thieves to hide andstore stolen goods.BATTERED AND BROKEN... The shacks in which glebe residents live are falling apart as theywere built decades ago. Photo: Anazi Zotethe land to the council. “I run abusiness of hiring out toilets andthat's what helps me cope whenour bucket is not emptied, butwhat about the other familieswhich are not as lucky?”She added that she needs“In 2013 we plan to havearound 7400 students in total,”he said. “Because the universityis not located in a metropolitanarea our growth is verymuch related to our ability toaccommodate students,” heargued.Badat revealed that theuniversity's expansion planentails building 20 new andrefurbished buildings by theyear 2020. These include facilitiessuch as new laboratories,sports centres and digitalworkstations.The plan involves buildingfour residences which inthe next two years. The universityhopes to build three ofthese residences in the landbetween the quarry and thean RDP house but that havinga toilet was a priority. “Ithurts when you can't provideyour visitors with a toilet,” sheexplained, “we want to get ridof the bucket system.”While the residents wouldYAMAHA ELECTRIC CHURCH ORGANon sale for only R4 000 neg.It’s in good condition.Please contact Mvuyisi Sishuta 073 880 9742FESTIVAL SUPPLEMENT22 June 2010Deadline: Monday 14 JuneFor advertsing rates contactBongani or Sivuyile on046-622 7222E-mail:adverts@grocotts.co.zapostgradute village, which issituated near the 1820 SettlersMonument.Badat added that whilethey are primarily looking toacquire the land, they may rehabilitatethe quarry and use itto build an indoor sports centrewhich will house two basketballcourts.However, he emphasisedthat the university is not interestedin the quarry alone butrather the land adjacent to itand that they may only rehabilitatethe quarry if they getthe land.He added that the universityis currently building threeresidences on land which isclose to the quarry.Badat asserted that sellingthe land to the universitywill have positive spin-offs forGrahamstown as a whole. Hecited that none of the university'ssupport services areoutsourced and vowed that noservices will be outsourced duringhis reign at the helm of theuniversity. He claimed that theuniversity is socially responsibletowards the local communityarguing that “the future ofRhodes University is linked tothe future of this town”.Makana councillorMichael Whisson supportedthe university's aspirationsand said that it made nosense for the land not to bealienated to the universitywhen it already owns the landaround it.Zono leaves CopeKWANELE BUTANAAUCTIONSwww.hutchproperties.co.zaAndrew 082 466 7614Manley’s Flats Saleevery last THURSDAY of the monthLivestock, equipment & loose goodsApr29May27June24July29Aug26Sep30Oct28Nov25NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUN CIL MEETINGThe Municipal Manager, Ms. NL Baart as duly instructed by theSpeaker of the Makana Municipality (Clr. R. Madinda), herebygives notice that, in terms of Section 19(b) of the Local Government:Municipal Systems Act, Act No. 32 of 2000, a SpecialCouncil meeting of the Makana Local Municipality will be heldin the Council Chamber, City Hall, High Street, Grahamstownon Friday, 09 April 2010 at 16h30.MS. N. BAARTMUNICIPAL MANAGERNotice number: 36/2010like to improve the conditionsof their compound they saythere's nothing they can dobecause the land does not belongto them.Another resident Joe Nesisaid: “We're waiting for an announcementthat says serviceswill now be rendered, andyet we are not sure becausepeople lie and confuse us.” Headded that he needs a toiletbecause he is tired of usingthe bucket system “whichhardly ever gets emptied”.Nesi has been residingthere for the past 29 years andnow his shack is falling apart.A pile of bricks sits in hisbackyard but he says he cannotbuild a house because“this is not my land”. Gleberesidents draw water fromthe three public taps whichare located in Victoria Road.Accusing the church ofreneging on the land transferdeal, Makana spokespersonThandy Matebese said lastweek that a meeting has beenscheduled for 14 April wherethe municipality and thechurch's national leadershipwill discuss the matter.“The office of the presidingbishop, which according to theconstitution of the church hasthe sole responsibility to handleall property transactions,has expressed willingness togo ahead with the transfers,”he explained. “However thelocal branch, in contradictionwith the church's constitution,has continued to attempt tostop the proposed transfer.”Attempts to obtain commentfrom the local leadershipof the Methodist Church ofSouthern Africa drew a blank.Seyisi said housing developmentsare happening aroundthe glebe but the governmentdoes not build toilets for them.The glebe is made up of sixteenlarge stands, most of whichaccommodate numerous families.One stand has five familieswho all share one toilet.Pegging has been undertakenin the area and it will besubdivided further into about80 stands.The council plans to partitionthe current stands intofour sites where four RDPhouses will be built to accommodatethe first four familiesto arrive at the stand.THE former spokesperson ofCongress of the People (Cope)has dumped the party to rejoinits arch-rival, the ANC.Dumi Zono told Grocott'sMail that he did not want tocomment on the matter butconfirmed that he left Copeto rejoin the ruling party asa “prodigal son”. “There area few processes that need tofold but I go public about this,”he added hinting that he maybe officially re-introduced atan ANC ceremony.Mbuleli Njibane, Cope regionalsecretary in the CacaduDistrict, confirmed Zono's resignationfrom the party. “He isno longer with us, he tenderedhis resignation about a monthand a half ago,” he said.Accommodationstarting from R200 perperson, per nightAccommodation Fully furnished / DStv Cottages Fully Air- Conditioned De-Luxe units Serviced Daily ChaletsCaravan/Camping Private Ablutions Electricity Tranquil Surroundings Braai Area Swimming Pool Jungle GymConference Seat 120 Delegates Full, State-Of-The-ArtAudio-Visual Equipment Fully Air-ConditionedFunctions Year End Celebrations Fully Equipped Venue Special MenusShades of GreenRestaurant A la Carte Restaurant Private Functions Weddings@ Makana ResortALL AT BEST RATES.EXCELLENCE BY CHOICE!!

6YOUR SAYGrocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010How do you feel about Eugene Terre’Blanche’s murder?The murder of AWB leader, Eugene Terre’Blanche has stirred up racial tensions that some believe were always simmeringbeneath the surface in the wake of South Africa’s apartheid-tainted history. Grocott’s Mail Reporters Aimee De La Harpe andRugare Nyamhunga investigated how locals feel about the situationAubrey AllieMotorcycle mechanicPeople who promote suchactions aren’t willing tobuild the country up, andare instead bringing itdown.Milton CharlesStreet preacherNobody knows how a manrepents from his wicked actions.He wasn’t different fromMandela – they were one of akind. When he’s dead, it’s likeMandela’s dead.Jonathan HalleyStudentIt’s so dangerous for Malemaand other politicians tostir up such hatred in thecountry among Afrikanersand other groups. It canonly cause the right wingAWB to build up arms andfi ght back.Brian JacksonConsultantA man was murdered. That’sbad whether he was goodor bad. Every murder is toomany, because there’s toomuch violent crime and unnaturaldeath in this countryA reawakening ofour troubled past?RUGARE NYAMHUNGAThe old adage – “old habitsdie hard” is provingtrue in more ways thanone in South Africa. The murderof the white supremacistAfrikaner Weerstandsbeweging(AWB) leader EugeneTerre’Blanche last Sunday bytwo of his workers has not onlymade headlines, but culminatedin a face-off outside thecourtroom where the accusedfarm workers were to appear.Nevertheless,local ANCYLleader LuyandaSakata dismissesany racistimplications ofthe murder, saying,“He wasn’tkilled becausehe’s white. Hewas killed becausehe didn’tpay his workers.It was wrong tokill him.”Some attribute the murderto ANCYL leader JuliusMalema’s recent public singingof the struggle song Kill thefarmer, kill the boer. The localDemocratic Alliance YouthEastern Cape leadership disagrees,saying that there is nodirect causal relationship betweenthe song and the murder.However, they emphasise thatMalema is “failing dismally”to promote tolerance, describinghis actions as enforcing “a“He wasn’t killedbecause he’swhite. He waskilled becausehe didn’t pay hisworkers. It waswrong to kill him.”culture of hate speech”. TheDA Youth EC also added, “It istime that the ruling party reinin Julius Malema.”Still, Sakata agrees with theANC’s defensive stance on thematter, explaining, “The songdoesn’t encourage violence. It’sa revolutionary song remindingus of our history. It helpsthe new generation who’venever felt how it is to live underapartheid. Old apartheid songsshould be sung.” He adds, “It’spainful to us every day whenwe go to RhodesUniversity andhave to say“Rhodes”, justlike the song ispainful to them.Why must itbe black peoplewho mustpreach, ‘Wemust reconcile’?When wasthe last timeyou heard whitepeople sayingwe must reconcile?”While some have senttheir condolences to theTerre’Blanche family, Sakatamaintains that “Terreblanchewas known for his hatred ofblack people, and he’s popularfor that only. He never did anythingpositive. Even if his funeralwas next door, I wouldn’tencourage anyone to go there.He doesn’t deserve it. Especiallyblack people – I wouldn’tencourage them to go.”Zuko JokoUnemployedThe boy who killed himis a minor – he’s 16. TheConstitution says thatthat’s child labour, so thedeceased is also at fault.Willem MakkinkTourism DirectorThere’s more to it than justcommon assault. I do feelthat the struggle is over.We must stop strugglingand singing struggle songs.Stephen BezuindenhotStudentIt doesn’t phase me inthe slightest. I live inGrahamstown, and thishappened far away, so itdoesn’t affect me.Natasha MutasaStudentI feel indifferent. That’snever a good punishmentfor anyone. Whoever didit – it’s just not right.Chantal VictorManagerIt’s diffi cult. It’s murder– it’s wrong. Sometimeswhat happens happens fora reason.Gloria NgejuMessengerIt’s sad what happened, althoughhe did so many badthings to people. But at themoment, let’s forgive him.Only God can sort thingsout. There’s no point beingmad at him.Chris WarrenPensionerI just hope that the AWBthink before they act.That’s all I want to say.Jason HewittTouristI’m a bit shocked. But I’msad if anyone dies, really –not that I know him.Denver PlaatjiesSecurity guardI really feel ashamed aboutwhat’s happened. I don’tthink it was necessary tokill him. I don’t think hewas a bad guy.Phumezo DukasheMessengerI feel bad. I sympathisewith his family. It’s anunbearable pain to lose amember of your family.We have Financial Year End specials runningfor the months of March & April,so if you need filing, storage&shredding solutions, come andsee us.18 African Street– Registered Gas Installer– Gas supplies & Cadac refi lls– Sales, repairs, servicing all gas appliances– We deliverSelby Gadd046 622 2475 / 082 441 1555D ENNISW ICKSS PORTS119 High StreetGrahamstown 6139Tel: (046) 622 3275Fax: (046) 636 7828APRIL CLEARANCESALEPOP IN FOR UNBELIVABLE PRICES

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010News7No horsing around – except on SundayAimee de lA HArpeJulius and his circus are in town (again)Sandhira Chettythe boere, theyare rapists.” You“Shootmust have heard itby now. To those who haven’t,well, to sum it up Julius Malemaopened his mouth again. Thistime – in case you have had thenew vuvuzela earplugs lodgedin your ears – he led students ofthe University of Johannesburgin a racist song at a studentrally. The ANC said they planto take the matter up with him.But that’s another story/lie. Buthey, who knows what will happen?A miracle perhaps – whichmight actually see them takingthe matter up with him, like howhe just landed himself a R50 000fine for his comment on JZ’s lovemakingfiesta. Not that that’sgoing to stop him. That’s justsmall change for Mr 700 grandMercedes Benz.His continuous ranting makesSide Splitting... members of Horse the Band, kidding around backstage. Photo: SuppliedThe Californian band,Horse will be performingin Grahamstownon Sunday as the finalleg of their Reigns in Africatour. The tour kicked off on25 March and runs over 17days with a total of 12 performances.The official tourwebsite says that, “They’vetoured pretty much everywhereexcept this lonelyDark Continent, and we’reproud to finally have them onour shores.” The band playedat Splashy Fen music festivallast Sunday and were warmlyreceived.The band’s sound hasbeen described as “Nintendo-Core”, as they combine 8-bitNintendo influences withmetalcore. in 2004 the banddid a world tour in which theyvisited seven countries andplayed 85 shows, in 2008 theydid it again but this time travelledto 40 countries for theirHorse the Band Earth Tour.in both of these tours SouthAfrica was missed out, butme wonder whether heactually aims for headlines.He just seems toremain South Africa’sbiggest celebrity. Journalistslove him. We areobsessed with him, withwhat he says and does.Journos are always on the readyto pounce on his every (and veryfrequent) wrong move becausehe seems to be this out-of-controlmachine that just churnsout absurdities. Maybe if we justignore him he will disappear.Just like how if I ignore the constantwhining of my sisters, theyseem to melt away after awhile,defeated.But he’s still there. And so is hisdirty mouth. Not too long agohe referred to Helen Zille as aSatanist, as she “demolished”churches in the Western Cape.Independent Democrats leaderPatricia de Lille wasn’t left outeither when he expressed hisdisbelief that any man couldmarry her. He continued tosay that whoever married hershould leave her and marry amuch prettier and better manneredwoman from the ANC.they are now finally here. Twoof our very own Grahamstownbands will be supporting, KillThe Witness and The EscapeBecause in case you didn’tknow, women from the ANCare pretty and well-mannered.It’s so strange how Malema isat liberty to say whatever hepleases about anyone who disagreeswith him, but as soonas someone tries to genuinelyquestion him, he has no othercomeback other than “racistwhite journalists”.To top it all our president describedhim as our “futureleader”. The problem with theterm ‘leader’ is that with leaderscome followers, so if our leadersare chanting “shoot the boere”what are the followers goingNoApprosto do? I’ll leave that one unansweredfor now.If you have ever visited Julius’page on Facebook, you wouldhave noticed that one of his supporters,a bored poser perhaps,is updating the number of farmmurders committed since hisboere chant. The updates areaccompanied by commentssuch as “3 000 farmers deadsince ‘94...we lost more peoplethan that...we are far from beingeven...so kill the boer, killthe farmer.” Well, maybe that’sthe answer to that unansweredquestion. And clearly this is whatMalema and his fans think is theCongratulations to allgraduates!T. BIRCH & CO. (PTY) LTDGRAHAMSTOWNPHONE (046) 622 7010NoReturnsGoats with Jam Room and AmeryLitszt coming all the wayfrom Port Elizabeth, this promisesto be a night not soon forgotten.Bands start at 5pm at theScout Hall with a cover charge ofR50, do not miss out on this oncein a lifetime experience.answer is to the injustices of thepast. But with farm murders alreadya problem in this country,this sort of comment just incitesmore violence and makes it allokay. Especially when this sortof comment is swept under theANC’s carpet, along with all theirother dust and detritus.South Africa is meant to be thisrainbow nation fairytale, whereeveryone, regardless of colour,is living happily ever after (asseen on TV). We are trying sohard to embrace our diversityin our 16th year of freedom,but we just go all the way backto square one when our ‘futureleader’ sings about killing boere.Or does he not mean this killingin a literally sense? Well whetherit was literal or figurative; itwas not a very clever remark.So, Julius, take my advice: takea break from sipping expensiveFrench champagne and focusmore on healing the wounds ofthe past instead of creating newones. Oh, and please don’t takethis out of context. But you cantake a bow, Julius, because theshow was over a long time ago.continental passion112 High Street Tel: 046 622 8728We would like tocongratulate all our graduateson their achievements.VILLAGE GREEN FAIRThe Village Green Fair invites interestedparties to submit a proposal for the:The Diocesan School for Girls, an exciting educational environment and a schoolwith immense tradition, invites applications for the position of:PHOTOCOPIER OPERATORLaying and removal of wood-chips at theVillage The applicant Green is required Fair, to be: Rhodes Great Field,• Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.prior to, and after, the Grahamstown• Qualified in Maths literacy.National Arts Festival• Willing to assist the Administration staff at busy periods.(19th June - 4th July 2010).• Able to work with people of all age groups and be fluent in English.• Able to operate up to date photocopy machines.• A matric qualification is a requirement.Applicants should contact the Director,Mrs S. White on 046 622 7483before 9th April 2010 for further details.Applications, accompanied by a CV and the names of three contactablereferees, must be submitted by 20th April 2010 to:Fran Gradwell on e-mail: f.gradwell@dsgschool.com or applications can bedelivered to 16 Worcester Street Faxed to: 046 636 2363The starting date for the position is 1 June 2010Proposals should be in accordance withAll applications will be treated in strict confidence. The Diocesan School for Girls reservesthe Festival’s commitment to the principlesapplicant to an interview.of excellence and equitywww.dsgschool.comthe right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle theVILLAGE GREEN FAIRThe Village Green Fair invites interestedparties to submit a proposal for the:Establishment and successful running of atemporary licensed premises onFiddler’s Green for the duration of theGrahamstown National Arts Festival(19th June - 4th July).Applicants should contact the Director,Mrs S. White on 046 622 7483before the 9th April 2010 for further details.Proposals should be in accordance withthe Festival’s commitment to the principlesof excellence and equity

8EditorialGrocott’s Mail, Friday 9 April 2010Who really killed Dave Hanton?Liberty and ProgressEstablished 1870May you always do forothersThousands of people are flooding into town this weekfor what is arguably the most joyful weekend of theyear. Grahamstown is used to massive tides of peoplethat come and go according to the season, the term or thefestival. We are used to large scale celebrations, be it in thearts or in the sciences, but there is nothing quite like gradweekend.The anticipation is almost unbearable as fleets of carsdrive into town and the guest houses fill up. Loving parents,bursting with pride, walk down High Street with their soonto-begraduated children. Some of them wear suits for theoccasion and many students can be seen walking aroundtown in their graduation gowns on their way to the finest localrestaurants.It is a time for pomp and ceremony and it is a time to celebratewhat is, after all, the most important product of thistown – a fine education. If it weren’t for the educational institutionsof Grahamstown, it would certainly be a ghost town.For some people, this grand finale after many years ofhard work is almost overwhelming. It is the culmination oflong of hours of studying and writing that eventually leads toa splendid series of ceremonies. This weekend, almost 2 000people will receive diplomas that considerably raise theirstatus in the world out there and substantially raise theirprospects for gainful employment.We would like to congratulate all those who graduate thisweekend – you do us all proud. As you leave Grahamstownyou might want to take these words with you.May you always do for othersAnd let others do for youMay you build a ladder to the starsAnd climb on every rungMay you stay forever youngBob Dylanfor your online fixvisitwww.grocotts.co.zaSouth Africa’s Oldest Independent NewspaperIncorporating The Grahamstown Journal (1831 – 1920)Vol. 141 No. 26Published by the David Rabkin Project for ExperientialJournalism Training (Pty) Ltd, 40 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139.Printed by PaarlcoldsetTelephone: 046 622 7222 • Fax: 046 622 7282/3www.grocotts.co.zaEMAIl AddRESSESNews: editor@grocotts.co.zaWebsite: online@grocotts.co.zaAdvertising: adverts@grocotts.co.za or ronel@grocotts.co.zaSport: sport@grocotts.co.zaletters: letters@grocotts.co.zaGeneral Manager: l.vale@grocotts.co.zaEdITORIAlEditor: Steven LangNews Editor Abongile MgaqelwaStaff Reporters: Kwanele ButanaStaff Photographer/Reporter: Stephen Penney,New Media Editor: Michael SalzwedelGeneral Manager: Louise ValeAdvertising Manager: Ronél BowlesGrocott’s Mail is published by the David Rabkin Projectfor Experiential Journalism, a company wholly ownedby Rhodes University. The contents of this newspaper donot necessarily represent the views of either body.Pedro TabenskyThe claim that we are arainbow nation – a cultureof solidarity and diversity—smacks me either as pure propagandaor wishful thinking. Butthere is at least one thing thatunifies South Africans acrossthe board: horribly irresponsibledriving. Driving that is expressiveof a culture of ruthless disregardfor others. I have lost threefriends on South African roadsin the last eight years. If eachSouth African lost only one friendto bad driving the populationwould diminish markedly! Myfriend Dave Hanton was one ofthose taken out by the culture ofruthless disregard. I am sad andangry that an entire life is lost tothis chilling culture. A thoughtlessdecision to overtake anothervehicle where such overtakingshould not occur – eyes mayjust as well have been shut –resulted in a personal history,constituted by innumerable richGrahamstownNight Bowls helpscharitiesThe following sponsors generouslycontributed to the fundraising activitiesof the Grahamstown Freemasonsat the recent annual GrahamstownNight Bowls tournament:Buddy’s Liquor Stores; Brian Nolan(manager of Gino’s); East Cape Electrical;Grahamstown Glass; KenrichGM; KRN Carpets; Oracle ITS; PamGolding; Penny Pinchers; Tip TopButchery; Videotronics; Whiteley’s andPSG Consultants.Many thanks too to all those whogave generously in support of the raffles.The funds raised were shared equallybetween Hospice and ACVV SeniorCitizens’ Home. A cheque presentationwas made at the prizegiving evening ofthe tournament on 5 March.The raffle prize of the large framedmirror went to Oldo Rudolecky, whilethe Gino’s voucher went to John Stevens.The friendship and fellowship of allthroughout the event has made this aspecial event on the Grahamstown’s annualcalendar and the Freemasons wishto convey their sincere gratitude to allinvolved and to those who supported thefundraising activities this year.Freemasons GrahamstownThank youI would like to convey my sincere gratitudeto the people who helped me whenmy house caught on fire. The supportI got from all these people is amazing.I appreciate everything they all did forme.A special thank you goes to these followingpeople:The community of Hlalani locationand the firemen who helped to put thefire down as I was still at work;Mr and Mrs Ellery, my employers;Mr and Mrs Robyn James;experiences, being brought to anabsurd end. Almost every timeI take to the roads I encounterbad driving, terrible driving,suicidal driving, criminal driving:driving that actually kills largenumbers of people with recordbreaking numbers and mountainsof bodies piling up. And westill do not learn. Are we a nationof fools? Perhaps we are arainbow nation after all criminalincompetence is perhaps thegolden thread that makes usmany and one.These potential criminalsnever cease to amaze me. Tosee the impressive levels ofnegligence and incompetenceis like watching a surrealist film:is this really happening? Hasthat person really done what Ithink I just saw him do? I mustbe dreaming. Will I be the nextvictim to join Dave, or will it beone of my children? Or will oneof the innumerable potential killerson our roads take one of youout? Perhaps you are one of thepotential killers, waiting for theday in which you will be able fullyto express what one could notbe blamed for thinking is yourdeepest wish, judging by yourbehavior on the road: to take ahuman life.I ask myself, what is in themind of all those people whodrive like lunatics, who gluethemselves to the back of my carwhen I am driving at speed, orwho overtake on blind curves, oron roads where such manoeuvresare deeply unsafe? The factthat so many drive with ruthlessdisregard demands that weexplore the social origins of suchbehaviour, for it is so widespreadthat the offenders must be respondingto a generalised needof sorts; a macabre need.A group of cyclist friendscame across a body a few yearsago on the side of a road onthe outskirts of Pretoria. Roadkill. The person who took himout did not even bother to stop.The body was already stiff andcold. The time of his death wasrecorded on his watch as theimpact had made it stop. Storieslike these have become quotidian.Nothing special.For the roads to becomesafe there must be a culture ofsolidarity. But there is no cultureof this sort to be found on ourroads. The culture on SouthMrs Mgxotheni, Ms Z Sonjeke andMrs Bongwana;My wonderful family and friends.God bless you all.Thobeka KopoThanks for helpingthe agedWe would like to thank everyone whohelped make the Settlers Close fundraising auction/fête a success including:Full Gospel Church, Rhodes University,Strato Air Services, Brenda Sweetman,Grahamstown Flying School, Joos Vos,Maureen van Hille, Wagtails, ChristChurch, Leroy Nguni Stud, GordonWicks, Hi-Tec, Pick n Pay, ConnocksButchery, Spar, Fruit & Veg City, IngramReed and Radway Green B&B.Also special thanks to Mr Thomaswho kindly helped take down the gazebos.We have raised R12 820 – one thirdof a roof! Only seven and two thirds togo.Ann WaughSecretary Grahamstown andDistricts War memorial Homes for theagedBack off RanchhodI read with disgust and shame thatselfish developers are competing withRhodes University for municipal land.Are Mr Pierre Ranchhod and others sopoor, starving and desperate that theyneed to intrude on land that Rhodesneeds for future growth?This is a dirty trick only Mr Ranchhodis capable of stirring. Even to askthe municipality to consider your hungerand greed is unfair. The Executive Mayormust put his executive foot down andtogether with the Municipal Manager,tell Mr Ranchhod where to jump off.The public must support Rhodesand the municipality to fight this battleagainst people like Mr Ranchhod andothers. The days of thoughtless bulldozingdevelopers must be numbered. WhyAfrican roads is largely a cultureof ruthless disregard for one’sneighbor, a culture of hatredand disrespect. A culture thatscreams “You do not matter, youworthless scum. Get out of myway or face the consequences.You mean nothing to me, nothingat all. You are just an obstacleand I wish you did not exist.”This culture cannot solely be areflection of what happens onthe roads. Rather, it must be anexpression of a general malaise,the malaise that makes it so thattalk of unity and solidarity can benothing more than political propagandaor wishful thinking by thehopelessly blind. What we do onour roads speaks of the cultureof the day, where the scramble tothe top is achieved violently, ruthlesslyand selfishly. Others are atbest mere steps on the way up.This culture killed DaveHanton. The driver who droveinto him was merely the gun inour nation’s hand – the barrelstill warm, eagerly awaiting itsnext victim.Pedro Tabensky is anAssociate Professor at theDepartment of Philosophy atRhodes University.Write to: The Editor PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140Fax to: 046 622 7282 Email: letters@grocotts.co.zahave we not heard from Makana Municipalityon this issue?By all means Mr Ranchhod, go andfind another quarry, but don’t satisfyyour self interest at the expense ofeducation. It looks like Mr Ranchhodwon’t know when is enough, until he hasovereaten and it is too late.Fat cat developers are always askingmunicipality to help deliver land for themto make a quick buck. This must stop.We should always be alert thatsometimes fat cats look for outside politicalfavours to twist the arm of city hallofficials.Be strong, Mr Mayor, it is your dutyto serve all of the public, includingRhodes, who is the most valuable institutionin our city.Will the fat cats be around when thes***t hits the fan?A watchful guardian of MakanaModern Miss MuffetLong long ago when I was at school,We baked, for social occasions,muffins filled with raisinsNow the modern miss, for profit and gainbakes muffins that contain daggaWot next? As the addiction progressesTik tarts, Ecstasy eclairs and cremécocaine...Solution: Send the dirty dozen tothe nearest drug rehab centre for threemonths to care for people whose liveshave been ruined by drugs.AIWText us your opinionsand we mightpublish them.Send an SMS to082 049 2146(normal rates apply)Pseudonyms may be used, but all letters must be supported by a name, signature and street address. 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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010EDITORIALWrite to: The Editor PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140Fax to: 046 622 7282 Email: letters@grocotts.co.za9Encouragingresponsibleuse of alcoholThe Dean of Students Officereceives regular complaintsfrom members of the Grahamstowncommunity aboutthe drunken exploits of someRhodes students, and wetake these complaints veryseriously. In an effort to workproactively and positively inorder to create a student culturewhich can take pride inits responsible use of alcohol,we have initiated a numberof interventions, whichinclude challenging studentsand academics to hold oncampusalcohol-free eventsfocused on fun and enjoyment(such as the recentViv’s Variety Show). Factsoften speak more loudly thanwords, and we will shortlybe sharing the results of ourrecent annual alcohol-usesurvey to find out what thetypical norms are amongour students. What suchsurveys regularly show us isthat most Rhodes studentsdo in fact drink responsibly,and misperceptions to thecontrary result from theoften very public effect of theloud and antisocial behaviourof a few heavy drinkers. Aspart of our ongoing effortsto find proactive ways tocooperate in promoting theresponsible use of alcohol,the Dean of Students Officealso holds regular meetingswith local publicans, liquorstore owners and supermarketmanagers, and those whoattended the most recentmeeting agreed that anopen letter should be writtento Grocott’s Mail on theirbehalf to make public theirshared intention to encouragewell-balanced, acceptablelevels of sociable drinking.At the meeting, Rhodesundertook to continue towork at changing the studentDistinguisheD senior research awarD Lecture“Climate change and Southern Ocean ecosystems”byProfessor william fronemanphD (rhoDes)in the EDEN GROVE BLUE LECTURE THEATREon Wednesday 14 April 2010 at 18:30an acaDeMic procession wiLL Be heLDall who are interested are invited to attend.refreshments will be served after the lecture.www.ru.ac.zaculture around drinking, andbar-owners confirmed thatpatrons who arrive at theirpremises already intoxicatedwould not be served andwould be escorted out. Itwas also agreed that an approachwould be made to themanagers of our local liquorstores and supermarkets,requesting them not to runalcohol specials on cheapwine Wool as loss-leaders, and topartner with the communityin Mohairmeeting our social responsibility.We, the undersigned,will continue to do our partand we hope that all relevantrole-players in the Grahamstowncommunity willbecome our partners in thisendeavour. discountVivian de Klerk (RhodesDean of Students), RogerAdams (Head of SportsAdmin), Karim Dhanani(Pirates Pizza), Alan Hart(Vineyard Liquors), SimonHowell (Slip Stream Sportsbar),Larissa Klazinga (StudentServices Officer), AndrewMaxwell (Café Blancaand Maxwells) John McNeill(Allan Webb Hall), WendyMaxwell (Café Blanca andMaxwells), Michael Whisson(Makana councillor),Eric Ofei (SRC “We lead President),and others follow”Mike Theron (Slip StreamSportsbar), Geoff Waugh (PiratesPizza), Charles Young(Founders Hall).The Publican’s forum”Livestock – buying/selling?Contact us for the best price!Contact us for the best price!DAVID FORDon 082 655 2326or 046 636 2669LivestockPropertyDAVID FORD on 082 655 2326 or 046 636 2669GARY WILLOWS on 082 497 8234 or 046 684 1487OPTION 1 - R163.95 (incl vat) & less 15%Postcards”Livestock – buying/selling?GARY WILLOWSon 082 497 8234or 046 684 1487OPTION 2 - R122.95 N.H.B.R.C (incl REGISTERED vat) & less 15%discountPETE’S”LivestockCONSTRUCTIONbuying/selling?PETE BROWN 072 394 4406 or 072 534 4672“We lead and others followOPTION 3 - R204.95 (incl vat) & less 15%pleaseI am a pensioner. To keepmyself busy I collect overseaspostcards.Can you help me please?Contact me on 0739168625or send postcards to:8 Van Riebeeck FlatsJan Van Riebeeck AveRuyterwacht7360M CronjeIt is indeeda matter oftrustIn the Friday 26 March editionof Grocott’s Mail MrAnton Brink expressed hisdisappointment in the mannerwith which Victoria Girls’High School dealt with anincident of drug consumptionon its premises.As a public education institutionVGHS is bound to protectthe safety and wellbeing of alllearners; and when a criminaloffense has been committed itwould be remiss not to informthe relevant authorities. FromMr Brink’s letter he has impliedthat the two learners who werearrested were blithely handedover to the police and havebeen unnecessarily traumatised– this is not factuallyaccurate. The two learnerswere accompanied by a staffAfricare’s Injongo Yethu Project is expanding its support to communities and government services inresponse to HIV and AIDS in the Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of Southdiscount Africa. Funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), the project aims to prevent,treat, care for and support people infected and living with HIV, their caregivers, and family members,including orphans and vulnerable children. With the main office in East London, activities largely focus in3 sub districts of Makana, Nkonkobe, and Chris Hani. Africare is currently recruiting to fill the followingPositions in Grahamstown (Makana).Finance and administrative assistantMinimum RequirementsMatric, plus a relevant Post- Matric qualification in finance and administration, at least 3 years workingexperience in a similar position, excellent verbal and written skills, good computer skills in relevantprograms, good organizational and interpersonal skillsResponsibilities will include but not limited to: Assist with the establishment, maintenance and upkeepof program financial and admin files. Maintenance, distribution and reconciliation of petty cash, Photocopying,faxing, filing of finance and admin documents. Assist with procurement process, Take minutesand typing thereof. Coordinate the courier service and incoming and outgoing mail. Relieve at reception,compilation of staff stationery lists and distribution of stationery to staff. Other duties as handed downby the relevant managers.receptionistRequirementsMatric, relevant Post- Matric qualification, good verbal and written skills, Proficiency in English essential,good computer skills, good interpersonal and organizational skills;Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Man the reception, operate switch board , meet andgreet visitors, coordinate booking of board room, minute taking and typing thereof ,assist with otheradmin duties in the office like photocopying, faxing, filing, typing of office correspondence .General assistantRequirements;Matric, experience in office cleaning, experience in assisting with general office admin work like filing,photocopying, faxing , basic computer skills .Responsibilities will include but not limited to: General office cleaning duties. Serve tea/refreshmentsto visitors. Assist with general admin work like filing, photocopying and faxing.driver (x2)Requirements :Clean driver’s license ( code 10) including a PDP license; 2-3 years driving experience; be of sober habits,Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Ensure that program vehicles are kept neat and tidy atall times; daily collection and delivery of goods as required for the program; provide shuttle service forstaff , visitors to and from program offices to the airport and supported sitesClosing date: 12 April , 2010Only short listed candidates will be contactedApplication letters clearly stating the Post being applied for with CVs of not more than 2 pagesand details of at least 3 employment references must be forwarded to the AdministrativeManager on email: africare@hotmail.com or on fax 086 517 6780member and were met at thepolice station by their legalguardians who were able totake them home that sameafternoon. Thanks to theprompt and efficient policeservices these two learnershave been assigned individualsocial workers who will beable to liaise with the familiesinvolved to better supportthem. As a public educationinstitution there is no optionto “treat it as a private disciplinarymatter”. VGHS hasfollowed all the proceduralrequirements set down by thepolicies of the Department ofEducation. What a pity that hefeels that by publicly acknowledgingthat there was incidentof drug consumption that theschool has failed to protect thelearners; he seems to haveforgotten that there are manymore learners at the schoolwho also need to be kept safewhile at school.Each of the learners hashad an individual meetingwith the school and theirlegal guardians, resulting inover 30 hours being spent onsetting up supportive and correctivemeasures for theselearners. Each one knowsthat they have access to supportstructures at VGHS thatmany other South Africanchildren do not; all they needto do is make full use of them.Some children may chooseto experiment with drugs totest boundaries, but choosingto consume drugs during theschool day and on the schoolpremises is putting the safetyof the 400 other learners atstake. This pushing of boundaries,like any choice thatis made, comes with consequences,and in this instancethe consequences resultedin serious action being takenby the school. I wonder if hewould feel the same if oneof these learners had diedas result of drug consumption?Part of adolescence islearning to make a choiceand understanding that thereare actions that result fromchoices. This has been a valuablelearning experience for,not only, these 13 learners,but the entire school, whohave realised that when theycommit a criminal offense therepercussions of their actionsdo not just affect them, buttheir families, their friendsand their school.In conclusion, yes, it is amatter of trust – parents inthe community trust that theschool their daughters attendis a safe place to be; the girlstrust that their peers willnot endanger them; and we,as the school, trust that ourlearners will grow into matureyoung women who havelearnt how to make the rightkind of decisions – none ofwhich could be done withoutan environment that is open,fair and law-abiding.Nadia Czeredrecki-SchmidtVGHS Senior Phase HeadVictoria Girls’ HighSchool

10 Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010Newsarts dominate at GradHarleen SeHmiAbdullah IbrahimAbdullAh Ibrahim Oftenreferred to as “Africa’s authenticambassador to jazzcivilisation”. Ibrahim hasbeen acknowledged for hisinvaluable contribution tothe arts the world of jazz.Gordon Craggdr Gordon Cragg has carveda niche in the diverse disciplineof Organic Chemistryat the point where natureand science meet. he hasresearched extensively intothe production of cancer andhIV/Aids drugs from plants,and has helped discover usefulchemicals that are slowlychanging the face of medicine.his interest in the use ofnature and plants to producedrugs was sparked by SouthAfrica’s wealth of biodiver-This weekend marks aturning point in thelives of the 1 897 rhodesuniversity graduates.The five graduation ceremonies,held at the 1820 SettlersMonument, began onThursday and will come toa close on Saturday. rhodesuniversity alumnus andaward-winning author of In ADifferent Time Peter harris,gave the opening addresslast night. Other addressesare those of the luminariesbeing awarded honorarydoctorates.The selection of recipientsthis year consists of four remarkablydiverse individuals,two of which are prominentfigures in the global art andmusic industries. They are:Abdullah Ibrahim, prolificjazz producer and pioneeringmusician; Marlene dumas,award-winning artist; JusticeKathleen Satchwell, Johannesburghigh Court Judgeand dr Gordon Cragg, scientistand cancer treatmentresearcher.Throughout his prolific careeras a jazz pioneer he has managedto accumulate accoladesat almost each stage of hiscolourful career.After his first piano lessonat the tender age of seven, Ibrahimbecame a professionalmusician within a mere sevenyears and gradually carveda niche for himself in CapeTown as an artist, accompanyingother musical greats suchas Miriam Makeba. however,since the political climateproved impossible for theband he founded, The JazzEpistles, to grow, he left forEurope in 1962.sity. After he graduated fromrhodes university in 1956with a bsc (hons) in Chemistryhe quickly took an interestin the numerous plants inand around the Cape Townarea. In 1963, he furtheredhis studies significantly afterhe obtained his dPhil fromOxford university.This was followed by atwo-year long post-doctoralresearch completed at theuniversity of California afterwhich he returned toSouth Africa to work for theCouncil for Scientific and Industrialresearch. In all hisresearch endeavours, Cragghas emphasised the importanceof international andmulti-disciplinary collaboration,and has travelled toover 30 countries and conductedextensive researchin brazil.As a result, he has beenable to make revolutionarycontributions towards theAt each of the faculty-specificceremonies, the luminarieswill address the graduates,inspiring them by sharing thelessons they have learnedfrom their colourful lives.Today, students from thehumanities Faculty will beadministered a double-dose ofadvice imparted by Ibrahimand dumas. In this evening’sceremony, graduates of thelaw, Education and Pharmacyfaculties will be addressedby Satchwell and drCragg will address the Sciencefaculty graduates in theIbrahim was discoveredin Zürich by jazz legend dukeEllington at a concert who,along with Thelonious Monk,was a great influence on hismusic. he was subsequentlyawarded a grant to study atthe Julliard School of Musicin 1968. In the 70s and 80s, heflourished as a producer inNew York and produced theanthemic legends Mannenbergand Soweto.These grounbreakingsongs helped widespread victimsof apartheid deal withthe the oppression, turmoiland struggles they had toendure. his spiritual beliefstreatment and control of cancer.In 1979, he was appointedAssistant director of the Cancerresearch Institute at ArizonaState university. Cragghas also been very closelyaffiliated with the NationalCancer Institute based in theuSA where he was appointedchief in 1985.he retired in 2004, butcontinues to serve as a SpecialVolunteer of the NationalInstitute of health inAmerica.For his commitment andcontributions to the institutehe received an Merit Awardfor demonstrating leadershipin internal collaborative researchand helping developthe anti-cancer drug Taxol.Cragg’s involvement in discoveringnew natural productagents for cancer treatmenthas been awarded by the Missouribotanical Garden, wherehe was also honoured by havinga plant named after him.final ceremony on Saturdaymorning.The recipients all sharemultiple prestigious internationalawards, internationalrecognition for theinnovative contributionsthey have made in their respectivefields and a spirit ofphilanthropy.Excellence, innovation andinternationalism – a formidablecombination in today’scompetitive world – havebeen called upon to scale newheights in their respectiveprofessions.have had an undoubtedlyprofound impact on his music– his immense faith inthe healing power of musicand as a means of connectinggenerations and breakingboundaries.he finally returnedhome to South Africa in1990 and had the honour ofperforming at Nelson Mandela’sinauguration in 1994.Internationally, Ibrahim continuesto generate acclaimas his musical endeavoursinclude writing for Swiss andGerman symphonies andorchestras and composingsoundtracks for film.Marlene DumasADVERTISING TEAMKathleen SatchwellShE was one of the six lawyerschosen nationwide by robbenIsland prisoners to representtheir demand for release inthe year 1991. Almost 20 yearslater, her battle against socialinjustice ensues with the samefervor and zeal.Justice Kathleen Satchwellbegan her ascent to greatnessat rhodes university,and was elected as Presidentof the university’s Studentrepresentative Council in1972. having studied towardsa bA (hons) in Anthropologyand African languages, sheleaned towards fighting forhuman rights, and startedright here in Grahamstown.As a member of the blackSash, an anti-apartheid groupestablished and run by women,she coordinated their AdviceOffice in Grahamstownfrom 1975 to 1978 and spearheadeda project supportinghEr paintings explore thecomplex and often veiledthemes of gender identity,beauty, sexuality, racism,violence and religion, andshe is held in high regardby contemporaries and criticsalike.Marlene dumas isprominent on the worldwideart scene, and has justreturned from her latest exhibitionheld at the Musuemof Modern Art in New York.She has risen to greatheights and is considered“an international presencein the art world” accordingto a press release submittedby rhodes university.After obtaining a bA inVisual Arts at the universityof Cape Town, she was awardeda scholarship at a prestigiousinstitute in Amsterdamto further her studies invisual art.This was an invaluable opportunityto learn more aboutEurope, its culture and mostimportantly, its art.dumas’ path to successwas not as smooth as shewould have liked it to be: initially,she found adjusting tothe dutch way of life difficult.however, once she foundher bearings, there was nostopping her as she climbedto the top of her league. Shedetainees from prisons in theEastern Cape.After returning to Johannesburgin 1976, she continuedto channel her professional effortsagainst appalling apartheidinjustices. her involvementin several significantpolitical trials developed hercareer as a renowned humanrights attorney, especially duringthe 70s and 80s.She reaped the fruits ofher dedication and commitmentserving in civil, criminal,tax and labour Appeal courtswhen she became the firstwoman to be appointed to thehigh Court of South Africa in1996 as the Judge of TransvaalProvincial division.In recognition of hercontribution to her field andto disadvantaged communitiesin South Africa, she hasbeen made a trustee of theNelson Mandela Children’sFund and is associated withseveral notable NGOs suchas People Avoiding WomenAbuse (powa) and organisationslike South African Instituteof race relations.Satchwell’s highly commendableefforts to fightfor human rights and herremarkable philanthropicefforts are indeed humblingand awe-inspiring, not justto law graduates but to allof society.soon learned that the onlyway she could benefit fromher stay in Europe is by becominga part of it, and hassince been based there.her paintings are oftenlarger-than-life and employabstract expressionism, atheme which reintroducesportraiture as an art formwhich is more psychologicaland requires more insight.She values the therapeuticnature of paintingand her source materialconsists of a wide rangeof visual motifs, includingnewspaper images.She also writes extensivelyon her artwork and artworkin general.dumas has been garneringacclaim for a very largepart of her career, and in2007 she was awarded thedüsseldorf Art Prize, one ofGermany’s most prestigiousawards.FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS IN GROCOTT’S MAIL CONTACT THEFOLLOWING PEOPLE : CLASSIFIEDS - Sivuyile Nelo: sivuyile@grocotts.co.zaPROPERTY & MOTORING - Nomakhwezi Vutela: nomakhwezi@grocotts.co.zaMAINBODY - Ronel Bowles: ronel@grocotts.co.zaTamie Matiwana: tamie@grocotts.co.zaBongani Liwani: bongani@grocotts.co.zaAlternatively you can ask for them at the number below046 622 7222 (t) 046 622 7282(f)

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010News11Local businesses jam-packed for GradDaniel BranDtGraduation is a busy time for local businessesaround Grahamstown. KennyZachareocis of The White House andVictoria Mews Hotel told Grocott’s Mail thatboth hotels were booked out until Sunday atleast six months in advance. He said they havebeen receiving calls from many other establishmentslooking for accommodation whichhas led him to believe that most if not all B&Bsand hotels are currently fully booked. “If onlywe had more rooms!” he said. Restaurants tooenjoy a rush of customers during Graduationweekend. Phillip McDougall, the manager atMad Hatters coffee shop said they get prettybusy as they are situated close to the university.“We usually have a rush after the ceremonies,we’re full all of a sudden and then everyoneleaves as they go on to the next ceremonyor function, so it’s not quite as full as duringfestival, but it’s close.” Co-owner of the Ratand Parrot pub/restaurant Mynhardt Van Dykagreed saying it is similar to the National ArtsFestival rush. “It’s almost bigger than Fest becauseit’s all jam-packed into three days. Weget busy from about Wednesday as the parentsarrive and then we’re busy from then untilSunday.” While accommodation is full and restaurantsand pubs are super busy, the businessthat gets the most out of the grad weekend isundoubtedly Kodak Express on High Street.They are responsible for all the photographyin the auditorium during the entire ceremonyand the photography for the functions,the garden party and the ball. Furthermorethey take care of all the processing and printingof all the photos that are taken. Owner DrNick Stavrakis said “what is unique about thisstore, probably in the whole country, is that weare the only enterprise that produces so manypictures within just a few hours. Parents andstudents can come to us within a few hoursof the ceremony and collect their memories,receiving the complete package.”He added further that it was like Christmasfor them and compensated for an otherwisequiet December period. “This weekendgives us a very welcome shot in the arm,” hesaid. “We are grateful to Rhodes Universityfor affording us the oppourtunity to covergraduation and thereby support local businessesas well.”

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Nonumber can be repeatedin any row, column orbox.7 6 3 88 1 76 5 9 26 95 1 7 36 42 5 4 62 4 74 6 1 3Puzzle 16 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.71)5 6 2 4Puzzle 13 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.70)9 1 4 2 6 8 3 5 75 6 8 7 3 1 4 2 97 2 3 4 9 5 6 8 13 7 1 9 5 6 8 4 28 5 2 3 4 7 9 1 64 9 6 1 8 2 7 3 56 4 9 5 1 3 2 7 81 8 7 6 2 4 5 9 32 3 5 8 7 9 1 6 4Solution for Thursday, 1 AprilPuzzle 16 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.71)5 9 6 2 7 4 8 1 37 2 8 1 3 9 6 4 54 3 1 5 8 6 2 7 99 4 3 6 1 2 5 8 72 1 4FRIDAY, 9 APRIL 2010SABC 1 SABC 2 SABC 3 e - TVM-Net8am AM Shopping,10.30am Generations,11am Isidingo, 12.10pm3Talk with Noeleen, 1pmNews, 2.30pm Hannah Montana,3pm All My Children,5.35pm The Oprah WinfreyShow, 6.30pm Isidingo: TheNeed, 7pm News, 7.30pmSomething The Lord Made,10pm Savage Grace.7am YO.TV, 10:00am5.27am Op Pad, 8.30am 7am Which Way!, 10.10amGenerations Omnibus,Two Oceans, 2pm Muvhango,3pm Gilmore Girls,House & Home, 10.40am12.30pm Imizwilili, 1.30pmThe Power Within, 11.30am4pm Harry Potter and the Top Travel, 12pm BoldCountdown 2010, 2.30pmPrisoner of Azkaban 6pm And The Beautiful, 2pmSABC Sport on 1, 3pmNuus, 6.30pm Ghost Whisperer,8pm Supersterre, Oprah, 3.30pm BubbleJamie at Home, 2.30pmLaduma Build Up, 6pm Selimathunzi,6.30pm Class 9pm What If Tonight IsBoy, 6.30pm The HealingAct, 7.30pm Xhosa News, Your Night, 10.30pm ColdPower of Nature, 7pm News,8pm Laduma 10.15amCase, 11.30pm Medium.7.30pm American Outlaws.Malibu's Most Wanted.7am The Justice Gang,9am Gospel Gold, 10amAgape, 11am Spirit Sundae,12pm The Chat Room 1pmHuman Rights, 2pm TelkomSplash, 2.30pm FNB AfricanSoccer 3pm Laduma,6am Jakkals Jol, 9amIssues of Faith, 11am EasternMosaic, 1.30pm SportOn 2, 3.30pm 7de Laan,6pm Nuus, 6.30pm Fokus,7pm Ga Re Dumele - LoveyO A Ntsaya, 7.30pm News5.30am Free Spirit, 6amSpike, 6.30am The Golf Bag,8.30am Imagination Movers,9.30am Isidingo: The NeedOmnibus, 1pm Top Billing,6pm National Geographic,8.30pm Interface, 9pm6pm Moribo, 6.30pmSpecial Assignment, 9.30pmPuzzle 14 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.71) 8pm It's Gospel Puzzle Time, 15 (Hard, 9pm difficulty rating 0.63)Asikhulume, 7.30pm XhosaJeff LTD, 10pm Mad Max1 News, 9 78pm 6 Firewall. 4 2 5 3 8 Ikons 10pm 3Monk.8 4 7 1 2Beyond 9 Thunderdome. 6 53 2 8 1 5 7 9 6 4 1 9 5 6 4 8 7 2 36 5 4 3 8 9 2 1 7 2 6 7 5 3 9 8 4 17am YOTV, 11am Gospel 6am Morning Live, 8am 5am World Today, 7.30am7 Gold, 4 12pm 6 9 Yilungelo 3 5 Lakho, 8 2 1 180 Degrees, 9 9am 3 Infomercials,2 4 8 5Snazzy 6 Stories, 1 7 10am 7de5 1pm 1 Shift, 9 42.50pm 2 8In-6 7 310am 8 4Jakkals 6 Jol, 1 9 7Laan, 3 10.30am 5 2 Generations,formercials,2 8 3 73pm1Ses’khona,6 4 5 9 12.30pm Dr. 7 Phil, 5 1.30pm 1 3 2 611am4Isidingo,9 811.25am3.30pm Delilah and Julius, Days, 2.15pm JudgeTyra Banks, 1.30pm News84.30pm7 2Johnny5 9Bravo,3 1 4 6 6 7 9 2 5 3 1 8 4Mathis, 4pm Hectic Nine Update, 2pm Rat Race,946pm 3 Bold, 1 27pm 6City 4Ses'la,7 87.30pm 6 5 News, 8 78pm 1Genera-tions, 10pm Alias.3 952-9, 4.30pm 4Dragonball,2 8 95.30pm News, 5 6pm 1 3When8Duty Calls.7613.50pm 5 3 Talk, 6 6.30pm4Isidingo, 2 77pm 9News, 7.30pmWhat I Like About You.Puzzle 17 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.68)Puzzle 18 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.63)5 9 7 6 3 8 2 4 1 9 3 4 7 6 1 5 8 23 1 6 2 4 7 9 8 5 2 8 7 9 3 5 4 6 18 2 4 9 1 5 6 7 3 6 1 5 8 4 2 7 9 37 8 9 4 2 1 3 5 6 4 9 3 1 2 7 8 5 6SATURDAY, 10 APRIL 2010SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2010MONDAY, 12 APRIL 20107.30am Yo.TV Land, 12pmJudge Joe Brown, 1pmYilungelo Lakho, 2pmMatrix Uploaded, 3.30 TheTick, 4.30pm Winx Club,5.30pm Siswati/NdebeleNews Headlines, 6pm Bold,6.30pm Jam Alley, 8pmGenerations, 9pm Live,10pm Assault on Precinct136am Tiny Heroes, 8am 180Degrees, 9am ThabangThabong, 11.30pm LadiesFirst, 12.30pm Dr. Phil,1.30pm Days Of Our Lives,2.15pm Judge Mathis, 4pmHectic Nine - 9, 6.30pm7de Laan, 7.30pm Supersterre,8.30pm News,9.30pm Powerball.8am African News, 11amWWE, 12.30pm Backstage,1pm News Day, 1.30pmWWE Smackdown, 2.30pmHoot, 4.15pm Frenzy,4.40pm Young And Restless,6.30pm Rhythm City,7pm News, 7.30pm StyleBy Jury, 8pm The Cutter,10pm e News, 10.30pmBorn to Run.07:05am SummertonMill, 9.30am Rhythm City,12.30pm e-Shibobo, 1pmFinding Forrester, 4pmWWE Vintage, 5pm WWE:NXT, 6pm e News, 6.05pmRipley's Believe It Or Not,7pm eNews, 7.30pm ShowbizReport, 8pm Taxi, 10pmWild Things: Diamonds inThe Rough.8.30am Spirit of Praise,10am Shiz Niz, 1.30pmThe Man in the Iron Mask,4pm The Biggest Loser UK,5pm WWE Raw, 6.05pmAXN - TV, 6.30pm BornFree, 7pm eNews, 7.30pmHow I Met Your Mother,8pm Face/Off, 10:50pmMidnight Express.6am Sunrise, 10am3rd Degree, 10.30amSunset Beach, 12.30pmBackstage, 1pm News Day,1.30pm WWE, 2.30pmBump, 6pm e News,6.30pm Rhythm City,7.30pm Scandal!, 8pmWWE Superstars.BOOGIE WOOGIE... After a30 year hibernation, TheSapphires are back on ourstages and will be performinga special concert in aid ofBrookshaw Home. On Sunday2 May the popular band willperform A Tribute to Cliffand the Shadows. They wereeven invited to do the show inthe Seychelles, where bandleader Peter Ross had toplay with a broken left wrist,after the car in which he wastraveling hit a kudu on theway to catch the flight in Johannesburg!They have alsojust completed an equallyextensive Final Re-UnionTour with Cliff Richard whichincluded South Africa. Theshow includes many of thenumbers that Cliff or Shadowsfans expect to hear, suchas The Young Ones, SummerHoliday, Apache, Shadoogie,Cavatina, Lucky Lips andAtlantis. Photo: SuppliedPlaywrights for children gather nearSTAFF REPORTERworldwide in which TrinityGuildhall and Trinity CollegeAmid the hustle and London have a presence. Entrantswill be asked to write abustle of London’stheatrical heartland, one-act play which will fit intoTrinity Guildhall launched a one of two categories: eithermajor competition for playwrightsfor audiences under 11 or forfrom around the globe. 12 to 16-year-olds. SpeakingDesigned to encourage writers at the launch, John Gardyne,to produce new material for Trinity College London’s chiefyoung audiences, the details examiner for Drama andof this ambitious competition Speech, said “What makeswere unveiled on 31 March this competition unique is itsin London at The Vaudeville international scope and theTheatre on The Strand. fact that every play submittedThe competition will be will be read by a team of expertpromoted in the 60 countries readers and written feedbacktvGUIDETimes and shows were correct at the time of going to pressprovided.” The final shortlistedplays will also be read by adistinguished panel of judgeswhich includes David WoodOBE who commented: “Afterforty years writing and directingplays for this undervaluedsector, I am heartened to find acompetition that recognises itsvitality and importance. I lookforward to reading the entriesand hope that the competitionwill encourage writers to takethe plunge and discover howexciting writing for childrencan be.”Other members of thejudging panel include: DavidWood: playwright, author andactor (UK); Anna Home: chairof Children’s Film Foundation(UK); Cate Fowler: ArtisticDirector Windmill PerformingArts (Australia); Poile Sengupta:playwright and children’sauthor (India); AyantaBarilli: artistic director, TeatroLara Madrid (Spain); WilliamSun: playwright, director andvice-president Shanghai TheatreAcademy (China); JohnGardyne: chief examiner forDrama and Speech SubjectsTrinity Guildhall (UK).5am Guess with Jess, 8amBoots and All, 9.35amVodacom Super 14, 11.45amTransworld Sport, 1pmInfomercials, 2.30pm Supernormal,4pm Carte BlancheConsumer, 5pm 90210,6pm Binnelanders SubJudice, 7pm Gary Unmarried,9.30pm Punisher: War Zone,11.10pm Thy Kingdom Come.7am Rugby Chat, 7.30am VodacomSuper 14, 9.30am VodacomeSuper 14, 11.30amVodacom Super 14, 1.10pmVodacom Super 14, 3.20pmTreu Grit: On the Road, 4pmHeineken Cup, 6.40pm RugbyChat, 7.10pm Vodacom Super14, 9.15pm US Masters.7am Barney & Friends,7.30am Chuggington, 8amK-TV Power Edition, 10amFireproof, 12am Ugly Betty,1am Flash Forward, 2pmDesperate Housewives, 3pmThe Good Wife 4pm AmericanIdol 7pm Carte Blanche,8pm The Proposal, 10pm USMasters.10am Binnelanders, 11amLewis, 2pm American Idols,5pm All Out Rugby, 6pm BinnelandersSub Judice, 7pm CarteBlanche Medical, 7.30pmGreys Anatomy, 8.30pm TheGood Wife, 9.30pm HenryPoole is Here, 11.10pm AnnieLeibovitz; Life Through A Lens

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010News13Beauty and the bestAndile nAyikAOozing glamour andstyle, the beauty pageantMr and Miss EMC2010 recently took place atBB Zondani Hall in Fingo Village.Situated in a secludedcorner of Milner and ConstitutionStreet, Grahamstown’sEastCape Midlands College(EMC) hosted this highly anticipatedcontest making itspresence known to the townshipand its students.College graduates andDepartment of Education officialsSiyabonga Pokile andNoluxoliso Tom were two ofthe judges that night. Completingthe judging panel wasAndiswa Vazi also from theDepartment of Education andThandolwethu Bulani of OldMutual Bank.Surprisingly the numberof contestants was less thanexpected, as the men wereonly three and the ladies werejust four, totalling the contestantsto seven. According to organisers,due to the short noticeof venue changes, severalcontestants had withdrawn.But this didn’t not stopthe fun as contestants cameout on stage, parading theircasual wear. The ladies lookedstunning in their beach wear,but the entrance of the muscularLubabalo Kenqu, LuvuyoNojoko and MonwabisiNgqoyiya knocked the audienceright out of theirseats. After unbuttoning hisTHE MAN... Mr ECM 2010 Luvuyo Nojoko. Photo: Andile Nayikashirt, he eventually took it offat the request of the mostly femaleaudience, who wanted tocatch a glimpse (and a touch)of Nojoko’s hot body.The college’s artisticstudents filled the hall withexciting and interactive pantsuladance and hip-hop musicin between the contestsegments and announcements.The evening wear wasa colourful experience indeed,with all four ladies competingin gowns of different coloursand designs. Zikhona Manganyicame out in style withher maroon mini dress, nextto IT student Asanda Akonedressed in blue and ZonkeMdala in her shiny blackgown.Outshining the rest ofthe colours was IT Office Administrationstudent, AsandaGcaba who impressed withher silky green outfit whichbrought out the princess inher. This was followed by themen’s round where IT studentNojoko was dressed to kill,proving that black pants, awhite shirt and a tie with a littlewaistcoat can produce ansmart corporate look.In the last and final roundof the contest, the judgeseach threw the contestantswith a few general questionswhich were often tricky forthe contestants to answer.Anda Gcaba was declaredthe overall winner, followedby Asanda Akone and ZonkeMdala who were declared asboth second placed runner upthe fourth contestant ZikhonaManganyi was not left out ofthe fun as she was the thirdrunner up. Gcaba said “I feelso good and this victory is outof this world, this came outAfrica on ScreenAfrica on Screen, the annual African Film Festival, is calling for entries for 2010 edition of thefestival. Africa on Screen will showcase a host of African films during the week of 24 to 30 June.Filmmakers must guarantee, should their film be selected, that permission from the rights holderare secured for a minimum of five screenings at the festival. The deadline for submissions is 14May 2010.Send DVDs to: Africa on Screen, Lara Preston, PO Box 785722, Sandton,2146GLAMOUR GIRLS... Miss ECM 2010 Anda Gcaba (green dress) with the two runner ups AsandaAkone (black dress) and Zonke Mdala (blue dress). Photo: Andile Nayikaof nowhere. I was confidentbecause I had no competitionand I knew I was going to winbut I played along with the anticipation.”Earning him theMr ECM title, Nojoko took thefirst place followed by LubabaloKenqu as the first runnerup and Monwabisi Ngqoyiyaas the second runner up.According to organisers,the event was a success andit brought the spirit of comingtogether with the communityalive, since the college feelsit has secluded itself from therest of the community.As Gcaba says “your futureshould be preservedand well prepared for and putyour education as the firstpriority”.Andile Nayika is is an independentcitizen journalist forGrocott’s MailSUPPLY OF BREATHING APPARATUS SETSTENDER 16 / 2010The Makana Municipality invites tenders for the supply of complete Breathing Apparatus Sets forthe Fire & Rescue Section.A non – refundable deposit of R50-00 is payable at the Finance Directorate in order to obtain thetender documents. Tenders must be placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: "SUPPLY OFBREATHING APPARATUS SETS: TENDER 16 /2010" and placed in the Tender Box in theAdministration Section of the Corporate Services Directorate, City Hall, Grahamstown or be postedto reach the Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 176, Grahamstown, 6140 by not later than 12:00 on23 April 2010 when tenders will be opened publicly in the Council Chamber at 12:15.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:• Tenders will be adjudicated in terms of the Council’s Supply Chain Management Policy.• The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and no reasons for the acceptanceor rejection of any tender will be furnished.• The Council reserves the right to allocate the contract jointly to one or more service providers.• Late, telegraphic, e-mail or telefaxed tenders will not be considered.• Tenderers are to submit CK1 documents, Proof of HDI Status, original SARS Tax ClearanceCertificate and a Certificate of Good Standing from their Local Municipality with their tendersin order to be considered.• Tenderers within the Makana Area of Jurisdiction should provide proper proof of residence suchas a Municipal account or telephone account.For any queries regarding this tender feel free to contact the Assistant Director, Mr. William Welkomat telephone number (046) 6036000 during normal office hours.MS. 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14 Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010InterfaIth/newsIt is time to unite, not divideThe message of Easter – a message of hope and new lifeafter darkness and death – could barely be more relevantto the political life of South Africa than it is today. At atime of continuing debate about hate speech, it is a compass forus all, whatever our beliefs or backgrounds, in considering howbest to relate our past to our future, and especially so followingthe murder of Eugene Terre’Blanche.South Africa is an amazing country of wonderful possibilities.To realise them requires answering the question: what futuredo we choose for ourselves? Will we persevere in pursuingfulfilment of the justice, the equality, the opportunity, the reconciliation,for which so many struggled for so long?Much remains to be done, as we all know. We must confrontthe past’s many enduring legacies, especially of socio-economicinequality and poverty. We cannot deny former oppression andinjustice, or the sacrifices that were made to bring about democracy– nor should we want to. We cannot afford to forget.But now we have freedom, including freedom of choice abouthow we remember the past, and how we deal with its lingeringnegative consequences. We can do so constructively, appropriatelyhonouring our history and using its lessons as buildingblocks towards a better future. Or we can do so destructively,chaining ourselves to the damaging and divisive attitudes thatkept people apart, mired in fear and mistrust, in hatred and revenge.We can choose the forward path of life, or we can remainwith our feet in the grave.The path to life was the one our nation chose seventeenyears ago, when, on Holy Saturday, Chris Hani was assassinatedat his own home. It was a deliberately divisive politicalact, after which the nation teetered on the brink of disaster.We looked into the abyss opening before our feet – and turnedaway, choosing instead to walk together towards a future wherewe could celebrate our diversity, united in our commitment toshared equality and opportunity for all. This year, Holy Saturdayhas seen another violent murder of a man in his home. But thiswas a very different man, of very different calibre. The motivesremain unclear, and we should neither jump to conclusions, norcreate links if none exist. Nor should we let this crime be exploitedby extremists, of whatever persuasion, for narrow selfinterestand to the detriment of our country as a whole. The keyparallel with seventeen years ago is that once again we can andmust choose life, and keep striving for the good of all.In the years since freedom came, there have been manyother ways in which we have shown the moral and political maturityto let our past be ‘baptized’ into new life. Take 16 December,formerly the Day of the Vow, now the Day of Reconciliation.As a boy growing up in Alexandra township, on Dingaan Day (asit was known then) we used to hide, scared that if we met whitepeople from Lombardy East we would be indiscriminately attacked.We should now be proud that we have been able to takea day that reinforced the violent victory of one community overanother and transform it – determined that hatred and revengeshould be subverted and overcome by the greater power of newrelationships, forged through a shared journey of reconciliation.We need a similar programme of redemptive and transformativesubversion of other elements of our past: acknowledgingthem in their context but declaring that, untransformed,they are no longer relevant within the life of constitutional democracy.Songs such as Kill the farmer, kill the boer or De LaRey fall into this category. They have nothing constructive tooffer to today’s political imperatives. They cannot promote nationbuilding and social cohesion, especially when perhaps 3000or more farmers have been killed within our beloved land since1994. They do not address the old, deep-flowing, currents ofanger and fear that run through divided communities, or theirhistoric sources. Nor do they do anything to further the rights offarm workers, or to strengthen the capacity of new black farmers,to name but two further urgent priorities within the agriculturalsector.I therefore call on our political leaders – especially thosein the ANC, to whom, though our vote, we have entrusted thewellbeing of the nation and every one of its citizens – to lift theirdiscourse to a higher level. They must return to the centralquestion: what kind of nation do we want to be? This is the pointaround which debate should focus. This must be the goal towardswhich all our rhetoric, and also our action, is deliberately directed– with the explicit condemnation and repudiation of all that doesnot serve our striving for the common good. Today’s appropriationof the past must be done in ways that intentionally further,not undermine, the objective of the struggle: a reconciled countryof justice, equality, opportunity and economic development. Politiciansmust give a strong lead, in word and deed. And the rest ofus must both hold them to this task, and support them in it. Forall South Africans, Easter Monday is marked as Family Day. It isa day not only for spending time with our nearest and dearest,but also a time for reflecting on what builds up the rainbow familyof our nation. Whatever your beliefs, I invite you to join me inworking – and praying too, if that is your tradition – for a sharedlife-giving and hope-filled future for everyone, not only one day ayear, but every day. May God bless us all.The Most Reverend Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba,The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.Thought for the weekThe good news of Easter continuesI HOPE and pray that for all of you Easter was a wonderfuland blessed time not only of rest and play, but also a time whenyou have had a personal encounter with Jesus. Perhaps forsome of you this is the first time you have met with Him and Ihope that you will treasure that experience for the rest of yourlives. Maybe for others this has been a time to return to Jesusafter an absence so my prayer for you is that as you continueto walk with Him, you will allow Him to strengthen and guideyou.All of us are very different people and because of this ourexperiences of Jesus are going to be different because Heknows who we are and He meets us where we are, just likeJohn and Mary’s encounters were different when they metwith Jesus on that first Easter morning (John 20:1-18).The importance of Easter lies in the fact that Jesus’ ministrydid not end on the cross, death has no hold on Him- He isrisen and He is alive and because of this we can actually meetwith Him right here and now and have these personal experiences– this is the good news of Easter.But we need to remember that these wonderful experiencesthat we can have of Jesus are not in themselves the mostimportant thing, what is critically important is what we do withthem, how we allow them through the power of the Holy Spiritto change and mould us into the creation that Jesus intendsus to be so that we are better equipped to do the work that wecalled to do in the society that we find ourselves in.Rev REO Goodfellow,Christ ChurchBIG RUDDER ISWATCHING... An observerwith a pedigree runninginto millions of years observesDeputy Science andTechnology Minister DerekHanekom (left) having achat with Wouter Hollemanof the South African Instituteof Aquatic Biodiversity,SAIAB, at Scifest Africa.Photo: Greg Wilmot,Scifest AfricaABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIPCENTRE (Kuyasa School Hall)10.30am morning servicePastor NC Julius 079 496 4256APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION OFSA (cnr Ncame and Makana Way,Ext 4, white tent next to Telkomtower)9am Youth and Sunday SchoolServices10am morning serviceASSEMBLY OF GOD(Blackbeard Street)10am – erediens, 6nmaanddiensPastoor B Brown 046 622 4963AGS/ATMEL SHADDAI(Johnny Burgess Hall, MiddleTerrace Road)10am Erediens5pm AanddiensOud Rolen 073 453 9934Dieken Ronnie 083 610 2926Evang Edwin 079 306 7577CATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL& ST GEORGE (High Street)7.30am: Holy Eucharist (AAPB)9.30am: Holy Eucharist (AAPB)Preacher: The Revd Jill Mowbray7pm Evening PrayerPreacher: The Revd NoluthandoGixanaCHRIST CHURCH (Speke Street)8.30am Holy Eucharist 2nd,4th Sundays APB 1989, all otherSundays BCP1662CONQUERORS COVENANTCHURCH (Nombulelo Hall, Joza)Services every Sunday 10am –12pmNceba Ngeju 073 653 2655EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY(12 Paton Place, Vergenoeg)9am Sunday School, 10.30ammorning service5.30pm evening serviceRev L Williams 046 622 4388 (H)FRONTIERS CHURCHINTERNATIONAL(Oatlands School Hall, AfricanStreet)9.30am morning serviceDave Koch 084 470 2095 or046 636 7815FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD(11 Caldecott Street)9am Morning service and9am Promise land (SundaySchool)6.30pm evening servicePastor Neels Prinsloo 046 6225949FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OFGOD (24 P Street)10am Kidz Church11am morning servicePastor TP Dube Ngcayisa 082 355 8860GRAHAMSTOWN BAPTISTCHURCH (Bathurst Street)9.30am morning worship andSunday School Every 1st SundayCommunion6.30pm evening service every3rd Sunday Communion11.30am Kariega Church 4thSunday onlyGRAHAMSTOWN CHRISTIANCENTRE (Lucas Meyer Ave)9am Sunday worshipPastor D Hagemann 046 622 3309HIS PEOPLE CHRISTIANCHURCH (VG High Scool hall)9am Morning services6.30pm. Evening service046 622 3426JABEZ HOUSE ASSEMBLY(Sun City community creche)10am morning service6pm evening ServicePastor T Smit 079 622 9812MARIYA uMAMA weTHEMBAMONASTERY (Highlands Road)Holy Cross Benedictine Monks9am Holy Eucharist046 622 8111METHODIST CHURCH OF SACommem 9am N MahanganaWesley 9am J HeadbushSole Memorial10am R Peters.NEDERDUITSE GERE-FORMEERDE KERK(38 Market St)9vm oggenddiens, aandselgemeentesTuesday 6pm stilworddiens046 622 4598NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDEKERKEvery Sunday 9am erediens PortAlfred 2nd and 4th Sundays11am eredienste Cannon RocksProf John Gericke 046 624 9025CHURCH SERVICESPEACE OF CHRIST MINISTRIESAND PRAISE (Samuel Ntlebi Hall)9am: Kidz Church9.30am Intercession10am: Sunday ServicePastor PP Pango 082 662 9422PINKSTER PROTESTANTE KERK(Brushwood Farm, industrialarea, behind GrahamstownPrison)9am Sondagskool 10am oggenddiens7pm aanddiensShawn Warren 082 808 6136RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OFFRIENDS (QUAKERS)622 3382 or 622 3076RIVER OF LIFE (Assembly ofGod cnr Hill and Huntley St)8.30am MORNING ALIVE( Worship service & Kidz Church)10.30am ( Worship service &Kidz Church) 6.30pm (Dynamicevening service)Pastor John & Debbie Sloane046 622 3626ROCK OF AGES CHRISTIANCHURCH INTERNATIONALDuna Library - Joza10am: Sunday ServicePast FW Arendse 072 118 9049SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTCHURCH (next to Pick n Pay)9.30am Sabbath School(Saturday)11am worship serviceST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH9.30 am Sunday serviceST BARNABAS (Alicedale)10am Xhosa service on the 1st,2nd and 4th Sunday of eachmonth and the English serviceon the 3rd.J Olckers 042 231 1159 or RevCynthia Webbstock 046 6362090ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH(Market Street)9am Eucharist with hymns(APB1989)Fr Eric Kelly 046 622 4552ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH(top end of High Street, next toRailway Station)9am – Holy EucharistST CYPRIAN’S(Highlands) 10am every secondSunday.Contact R Wilmont 046 622 8841or Rev Cynthina Webbstock 046636 2090ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLICCHURCH (Joza)Mass: 8amST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH(Albany Road)Sunday Mass 10amTuesday service 6pmST PATRICK’S CATHOLICCHURCH (47 Hill Street)8.30am Sunday Mass.046 622 2808ST PETER CLAVER’S CATHOLICCHURCH (Raglan Road)11am MassST PETER’S (Sidbury)10am Every 1st Sunday.R Hart 042 235 1250 orRev Cynthia Webbstock on 046636 2090THE APOSTOLIC FAITHMISSION OF AFRICA(Z Street, Joza)10am Sunday School, 11amServiceRev KA NdaleniTHE OLD APOSTOLIC CHURCHIN ZION OF SA(behind Benjamin MahlaselaHigh School)11am Sunday Service, 6pmWednesday serviceArchbishop NT Chrisjan083 363 1073THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER–DAY SAINTS(6 Bennett Street)9am Sundays 046 622 5705TRINITY PRESBYTERIANCHURCH (Hill Street)9.30am Morning Worship andSunday School6.30pm Evening WorshipRev Geoff Probert 046 622 3812UNION CONGREGATIONALCHURCH (Albany Road)9am Sunday School, 10ammorning service6pm evening serviceWAY OF GOD MINISTRIES(Ext 6, next to Joza IndoorSports Centre) 10am Sundayservice 6pm evening serviceApostle PS Ngqezana084 824 2363

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010News15Bucket system robsresidentsof their dignityThembeni PlaaTjieThe residents of Kwa-Ndancama informalsettlement in Fingo Village,which is the oldest townshipin Grahamstown, are stillusing the bucket toilet systemand have no RDP houses. Thehousing development projectin the area was halted in 2007after human remains werediscovered during constructionwork.One of the residents,Nomalady Cangweni, saysthey are still waiting for themunicipality to build themhouses and eradicate thebucket system. “They say wemust welcome the world duringthe 2010 Fifa World Cup,and we should be happy aboutit. How can we welcome theworld when we live in theseconditions?”She added that they havebuilt the houses they are occupyingon their own. “We live inthe dilapidated houses whichwe built many years ago, andnow they are crumbling,” sheexplained.Her sentiments wereechoed by her neighbour,Thembelani Fene, a selfemployedresident, who saidhe doesn’t feel safe in hishouse especially on windydays because the wind canblow the roof away. “I wasborn in here in KwaNdancama,and I still live in a mudhouse that was built by mygrand parents. On rainy daysthe roof leaks. They [councillors]are misleading us whenthey want us to come to themeetings, they say the meetingis about houses, and whenwe get there, we find that themeeting is about politics andtheir fights in the council.Nothing is said about the developmentof the area,” said aworried Fene.Ntombethemba Tsili, whohas lived in the area since1990, says the biggest challengefor the residents is thebucket system. “Only fewhouses have flush toilets inthis area, many people likeme are still using a bucket.The waste collection truckscollect the buckets two timesa week, but sometimes theyarrive in early hours of themorning while we are stillasleep. The problem is thatwe lock the gate during thenight, and when they arrive topick up the bucket and find alocked gate, they simply passand do not come back,” sheexplained. She say the situationis embarrassing especiallywhen she is visited by herrelatives from other towns.“My relatives are not familiarwith the bucket system,they sometimes had to gonext door to get a flush toilet,”she said.Another resident, PhumzileSithole, who has lived inthe area for more than tenUnemployed KwaNdancama resident Phumzile Sithole pointsto a hole in the shack he built himslef while waiting for anRDP house. Photo: Thembeni PlaatjieThembelani Fene, a resident of the informal KwaNdancamasettlement points to the bucket that serves as his toilet.Photo: Thembeni Plaatjieyears, said the municipalemployees demolished partof his four-bedroom house tocreate a space for the RDPhouse, but he is still living ina mud house. “They promisedto come back and builda house, but nothing has happenedsince then. I’m now leftwith two bedroomed housewhich is crumbling, you caneven see outside while youare inside the house becauseof the holes on the walls,”said Sithole. Makana Municipalityspokesperson ThandyMatebese admitted that theproject had to be halted afterthe discovery of human remainsin the area. “We havecollected the bones, and reburiedthem in a mass gravelast December. Now that theprocess has been completed,the project will resume, but Ican’t say when the project willstart again,” he said.Thembeni Plaatjie is anindependent citizenjournalist forINVITATIONS TO BE PLACED ON A MUNICIPALDATABASE – MAKANA MUNICIPALITYMakana Municipality is hereby inviting all potential ServiceProviders to submit their details for inclusion in thedatabase of Service Providers (or suppliers of goods orservices), as in terms of the municipality’s Supply ChainManagement Policy. All potential service Providers arerequested to complete an application form which can beobtained from the following contact person: -Ms.S.Grobbelaar – Tel No. (046) 6036005 / e-mailaddress sanet@makana.gov.za / Fax No. (046) 6222814.All completed profiles must be submitted to the ChiefFinancial Officer, Makana Municipality, PO Box 176,GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140, attention Ms.S.Grobbelaar.CLOSING DATE FOR THE SUBMISSION OFCOMPLETED SUPPLIER REGISTRATIONDOCUMENTS IS 30 JUNE 2010.MS. N. BAARTMUNICIPAL MANAGERNotice number: 36/2010CRAMPED... Mary Blom stands next to her disabled brother Tommy Du Plessis in their smallone-roomed shack in Ghost Town. Photo: Allison AlexanderWaiting for 15 yearsallison alexanderMARy Blom (59) andher brother Tommy DuPlessis have been on the waitinglist for an RDP house for15 years. Blom lives in a oneroom shack in Bowker Streetin Hoogenoeg. The municipalitytold them that the list is toolong so they have to re-applyagain. Mary has also appliedfor housing in Vergenoeg butshe says other people weregiven houses first.Mary and her brotherTo advertisehere contactBongani orTamie on046 622 7222or fax046 622 7282both depend on their disabilitygrant as a source of income.“Tommy suffered froma stroke and is unable to lookafter himself,” said Mary. Shesaid that she finds it very difficultlooking after the houseand her brother and says thatshe will be very happy if herbrother is given a place atMcKaizer Home for the Aged.She says that she has appliedfor her brother to stay in thehome, but they said they aretoo full.“The room is too small forme, I use it as a toilet, a kitchenand a bedroom. I can’tgo on like this,” she said.Blom has spoken to ward11 councillor, Lena May andwas told that she would geta house, but she is still waiting.“I feel I have the right toa house because I have beenwaiting too long,” Blom said.According to Blom sheis not the only one who hasbeen waiting on the list formany years. She knows manypeople who have been on thewaiting list for a long time.Honey Chicken Stir-FryIngredients:Method:450g boneless skinless chicken In a large non-stick skillet, wokbreasts cut into 1 inch pieces - or pan, stir-fry chicken and1 garlic clove, minced –R59.95 garlic in 2 teaspoons oil. Addkgthe honey, soy sauce, salt and3 teaspoons olive oil, divided pepper. Cook and stir until–R29.95chicken is lightly browned and3 tablespoons honey –R25.95 juices run clear. Remove and2 tablespoons reduced-sodiumkeep warm.soy sauce –R33.95In the same pan, stir-fry the1/8 teaspoon salt & pepper–vegetables in remaining oil forR13.95 twin pack4-5 minutes or until heated1 (450g) package stir-fryvegetablethrough. Return chicken toblend –R11.95 for 750gthe pan; mix well. Combine2 teaspoons cornstarchcornstarch and cold water1 tablespoon cold water R0.99 until smooth; stir into chickenper lmixture. Bring to a boil; cookHot cooked pasta rice –R16.99 and stir for 1 minute or until500gthickened. Serve over riceuntil set. Tip: Stir gently andoccasionally during the first 20minutes of baking.Phone Number: 046 622 3258 Serve warm with a little cream.www.grocotts.co.za

16 Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010NewsTwo women run the showStaff reporterIn a first for KwandwePrivate Game Reserve,two black women havebeen appointed as part of themanagement team at oneof the reserve’s prestigiouslodges.Bongi Tsotsa andMandisa Zamani, both 29,were recently appointed asmanager and assistant managerat Ecca Lodge, a coupleof hundred metres from theGreat Fish River, surroundedby the characteristic vegetationof the region as well as theBig Five.“Yes, it’s the first time inthe history of Kwandwe thattwo black women make upthe management team at oneof the lodges,” said the effervescentTsotsa proudly. “And,”she added, “we’re in total controlof the lodge, ensuring thateverything runs smoothly.”The duo will meet guestson arrival, attend to their specialneeds, organise transfersand transport, keep childrenoccupied with various activities,convene daily morningmeetings with staff and ensurethat guests are happythroughout their stay.Kwandwe came into ex-TOP TEAM... Bongi Tsotsa (left) and Mandisa Zamani make up the all-woman managementteam at Ecca Lodge on Kwandwe Private Game Reserve outside Grahamstown.Photo: Suppliedistence as a game reserve 11years ago following the purchaseof nine farms in thedistrict. Tsotsa lived on oneof those farms, Lemonkraal,with her family. After matriculatingat TEM MrwetyanaHigh in Grahamstown, sheDaylight bank robberysubmitted her CV to Kwandweon the recommendation ofher aunt who worked on thereserve. So she began her careerat Kwandwe as a butlerat Ecca Lodge. In July 2008Tsotsa was promoted to assistantmanager at EccaLodge, and in Decemberlast year she was appointedas manager. In her sparetime she plays netball for theKwandwe team against visitingGrahamstown sides, andworks out in the gym on thereserve.Since her schooldays atNombulelo Senior SecondarySchool in Grahamstown,Mandisa Zamani had a dreamof entering the world of traveland tourism. “I couldn’t getinto the course at BorderTechnikon at the time becauseit was full, so I did a sort of agap year doing fashion designthere,” said the ever-smilingZamani. “I really enjoy meetingand interacting with differentpeople from differentcountries and cultures,” saidthe new manager, adding thatshe loves entertaining theguests’ children and goingon the occasional game drivewhen time permits.“I love my job – this is thebest, being on a reserve inthe middle of the bush. Sometimeswhen I’m on my twoweekbreak in GrahamstownI get bored. I never get boredhere.”Later, while she was doinga hospitality course in Grahamstown,an acquaintanceinformed her of a vacancy atKwandwe. “I submitted myCV, and within a month I hadthe job of butler at the GreatFish River Lodge. That wasin 2005. At first I just knew thebasics, but learned a lot, andwanted to learn more.“I had it in my mind thenthat I wanted to be a lodgemanager one day.” In themeantime, she spent a yearat Kwandwe reception, in herquest to learn more. Kwandwegeneral manager Danel vanZyl encouraged her to applyfor the position of safarihost that had become availableat Ecca Lodge. She wassuccessful and occupied thepost for a year. The big breakcame when she was promotedto assistant manager at EccaLodge at the end of last year.“It may be a demandingand challenging position, butit’s the best job you can get,”said Zamani as she gazed towardsthe distant mountains.Like her colleague, shelives in a cottage a few giraffenecks’ distance from thelodge, and on her two-weekbreak every six weeks visitsher parents in Grahamstown.Tostsa and Zamani haveboth successfully completed,as part of their managementtraining, a course designedby Rhodes University, teachingbudget and managementskills. Kwandwe’s assistantgeneral manager, Tim Vuyk,said of the new managementteam at Ecca Lodge: “Bongiand Mandisa have worked reallyhard to get where theyare, and they deserve it.”Geoffrey EmblingEvEry time I see my bank charges and think about all the impoverishedpeople getting charged a hefty sum for such small transactions,it renews my anger towards our blood-sucking bankingsystem. I worked in the UK for a number of years, and the twothings that I found refreshing (excluding the cold weather), wasthe relatively cheap food – compared to one’s salary – and theefficient and honest banking system. There are no ATM withdrawalfees, not even if you use another bank’s ATM, there are no depositfees or monthly charges for internet banking or any of the otherservice fees that we get charged here in South Africa. It seemsas though our banks have colluded over-pricing and there is nostrong competition.What angers me most is that our banks make money by targetingthe poor. If you have a lot of money and are able to open amoney market account, then you won’t have ATM charges, whereasif you are poor and have a standard savings account then you willsustain cutting ATM withdrawal fees, as well as deposit, transfer,and a myriad other service fees. Of course, these fees climb up andup: actually they jump up and up. Last year my bank charged meR14 each time I deposited a cheque via the ATM, and this month ithas suddenly jumped up to R18 – a 28.57% increase. Talk aboutgreedy! This is a new development over the past 10 to 15 years, asour banks used to be quite reasonable institutions before the smellof easy money started the feeding frenzy.Bank charges in South Africa are said to be among the highestin the world, and they are obviously not being challenged enoughon this, otherwise things would be changing. A large percentage ofour population are taught in school or told by others to use banksbecause of compound interest and that it’s a good, safe investmentbut in reality the little sums that they deposit, get whittled away andconsumed by our greedy and uncharitable banks, who instead ofhelping and educating the poor on money matters, blatantly robthem of their hard earned pittances through hidden fees and confusingcharges.I am ashamed to say that our banks are committing unashameddaylight robbery, and our ignorance has allowed thisprocess to continue for too long. It is my wish that bankers conciencesare pricked and that the people of South Africa stand upand refuse to tolerate the incessant cutting into their hard earnedmoney by our banks. The cancer of eating into people’s financesmust be stopped.Geoffrey Embling is a teacher at Mary WatersPECK OF PICKLED... Carara Agro in Currie Street brings relief to the unemployed residents of Makana. This labour-intensivecherry pepper processing plant started to operate in 2005, and provides seasonal jobs to hundreds of local workers,mostly women, to grade, sort, wash, pickle, and pack the peppers. Managing Director Mike Duxbury says: “We employabout 700 people in our factory. Twenty of them are permanent employees, they are in middle management, while therest are seasonal workers.” He added that the company exports 99% of their products. “We will produce patty pans, if themarket is available, and in so doing we will be able to extend the period of employment for our employees,” he said. Herethe workers are busily sorting the peppers. Photo: Thembeni PlaatjieHospice is best for bargainsTHE Hospice Sunflower Charity Shophas been open for nearly two years andhas become an important fundraisingtool for Hospice.All items are donated by the generouspeople of Grahamstown and sortedinto clothes and items for patients, itemsto be sold and items for a second opinion.On a hot Monday morning the Hospicedirector took a big bag of jewelleryinto Andronniki’s to have them checkedto see if there were any valuable items inthe bag. Lying in among all the costumejewellery and hidden in grime were someabsolute gems. Barker likes to think thatthe donors knew the value and wishes tothank them for their extreme generosity.The jewellery will be sold by DaveMullins auction at 10.30am on Saturday 1May. Items can be viewed in advance atthe Drill Hall on the Friday afternoon beforethe auction.Items to be auctioned and theirreplacement price• 18 ct ladies bracelet R8 000• 14 ct yellow gold, amethyst gem bracelet,R5 000• 14 ct yellow gold, blue topaz gem braceletR2 500• Cameo brooch R500• Cameo ring R150• Three strings of fresh water pearlsfrom R300 to R100

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010News17I would do nursing all over againBaBongile Zulu“Idon’t like talkingabout my life, I justdon’t know what tosay,” says Sister LungiswaSomyalo. But despite thesereservations, she opened upher office for an hour whileshe recounted her life storyand the people she has helpedthrough her 36 years of nursing.Her gentle face had a welcomingsmile as she led us in.Somyalo’s last day of nursingwill be 30 April. “I need achange. I’m still healthy andyoung, and there are certainthings which I’d like to dowhile I still can,” she said.Somyalo was born in PortElizabeth where she attendedprimary school and wenton to attend Cowan Secondaryand Lovedale High inAlice. She did her training atLivingstone Hospital from1968 until 1973. “Back then,trained nurses were calledstaff nurses. The trend haschanged now – we’re referredto as professional nurses orsisters,” says Somyalo.Her first job was in a dayhospital at Kwazakhele DayHospital in PE. The conceptof day hospitals was quitenew then and all nurses wererequired to go to Cradock fortraining in primary healthcare.Somyalo explains thatthis was also something new,and the training was intendedto help them cope with workingin a day hospital withoutdoctors.This included taking downthe medical history of patientsand diagnosing and prescribingmedication. Although thiswas all totally different to thetraining she had received atLivingstone, Somyalo saysthat she values the exposurewhich she received on thejob. “We encountered differentkinds of ailments such asmeasles, pellagra, severelymalnourished babies and childrenwith kwashiorkor. Youseldom see that these days,”A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE... Lungiswa Somyalo looking thoughtfully into the future about what to do next. She is retiring atthe end of April as the assistant director of Primary Healthcare in Grahamstown. Photo: Mapodile Mkhabelashe said.Somyalo was then transferredto Dora Nzinga Hospitaland while working thereshe completed her Bachelorof Nursing Science degreethrough Unisa as well as a Diplomain Primary Healthcare.After spending several yearsat Dora Nginza, Somyalo wentinto occupational health carenursing. She worked at PGAuto Glass before opening aclinic in Mthatha for Coca-Cola employees.She moved to Grahamstownwith her husbandin 2000 and worked for theRhodes University Sanatorium– which is now known asthe Health Care Centre.“I really enjoyed the contactwith the students. I metstudents from all walks of lifewhile I was working at theSan.”Then finally, she appliedfor the job that she has beendoing for seven years now, asthe Assistant Director of PrimaryHealthcare in Grahamstown.“My job has been themanagement and administrationof primary healthcareservices to ensure effectiveservice delivery and smoothfunctioning of the clinics,”she said. In between thesetasks, Somyalo has also hadto deal with the budget andmake sure that they receiveall the necessary funds fromgovernment.Somyalo went on to tell usthat she and a group of nursestrained in geriatrics in PE hadstarted Ekuphumleni Homefor the Aged in 1984, whichwas a huge feat and an evenbigger challenge to sustainwith little support. But in timeshe said it grew with the helpof the Rotary Club, the SeventhDay Adventist Churchand various community members.The home was supportedby Dora Nginza Hospitaland a nurse and a doctorchecked on the residents atleast once a month. “I have asoft heart for old people. Theyare the ones who have madeus who we are, we should lookafter them, respect and treatthem with dignity,” she said.She feels that it is nowtime to retire and do all thethings in her life which shehas never had time to do. Oneof those things is drawing. “Ilove drawing, I even startedclasses with Sally Scott oncebut because I always leave theoffice late, I had to stop going.But I will definitely pick it upagain,” she said. She wouldalso love to start sewing againas she’s keen to keep busy.“I would never be able tosit and do nothing at home –I’d be so bored!” she said.Somyalo is also very surethat travelling is on the cardsin the future. “My husbandand I are travelling to Egyptsometime in May. I am veryexcited about that,” she said.Although Somyalo’s nursingdays are over, she has noregrets. “Even in my secondlife, I’d be a nurse. You don’thave to be in a clinic or hospitalto help people,” shefinished.NOURISHING THE NEEDY... Poor families are to benefit from a new soup kitchen in the ShawMemorial Methodist Church in Fingo Village. This was made possible after the MasincedaneWomen’s Project received a donation from the Department of Health in the Makana sub districtrecently. The donation includes soup, maize meal, two bottles of cooking oil and driedvegetables. Felicia Mthotywa who assists in the project expressed her gratitude on behalf ofthe whole project. “Our church is surrounded by poor communities. There is also a high rateof HIV infections in this area so the residents will benefit from this soup kitchen,” she said.The manager of the Integrated Nutrition Programme in the Department of Health, PumlaHermans, handed over the donation to the smiling members of the project. “The womenapproached my department for donations and we responded to it. We do assist when thereis a need to do so,” said Hermans. Photo: Thembeni Plaatjie

18 Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010NewsSUGAR BADDY... Afraid that their children might contract HIV/Aids, parents often warn their children about the dangers of promiscuity. One of our readers discovered some unusual anti-HIV campaign posters in the Mutare Museum while on a recent trip to Zimbabwe. These two posters warn girls against sugar daddies and there was a similar poster urging young men toavoid the clutches of “sugar mommies”. Photos: Janet KellyElderly men finally realise pensionequality with womenStaff reporterMakana Municipality invites interested members of the public to nominate individuals toserve on its Audit Committee, with effect from 1 July 2010. The Audit Committee is anindependent advisory committee / body, which must advise the municipality on mattersrelating, but not limited to the following, (i) Internal Audit, (ii) Improving internal controls,(iii) Identifying risk areas or improving risk management, (iv) Identifying weaknesses inaccounting policies, (v) Improving financial reporting weaknesses, (vi) Improving corporategovernance issues, and (vii) Ensuring legislative compliance and advising Councilon performance management related matters.The Audit Committee will report all its findings and recommendations to the Council ofMakana Municipality, and is required to meet at least four times per financial year (i.e. 1stJuly to 30 June each year). Audit Committee members are remunerated for attendanceof these meetings at Council approved rates.Nominees should ideally: - Have a B. Degree or equivalent with proven experience in any sphere of government,finance, law, risk management, human resources, performance management,and auditing, Be independent of the municipality, Be willing to tackle complex and other complicated operational matters, Have a balance of knowledge, experience and personal matters, Have integrity as well as independent mental attitude, Be able to offer innovative and dynamic ideas to the Makana Municipality, and Have time available for the Audit Committee work.The municipality encourages individuals who reside within the Makana Municipality’sarea of jurisdiction to apply or be nominated. Interested persons or nominees shouldsubmit their detailed CV’s with a covering letter and certified copies of certificates to thefollowing address: - MUNICIPAL MANAGER (Attention Ms NL Baart), P.O. BOX 176,GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140 or Hand delivered to Mr. Unathi Nondzube, 86 High Street,City Hall, Grahamstown. NB: Faxed and e-mailed CV or certificates will not be accepted.Closing date: 7 May 2010 at 15h00Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Unathi Nondzube for any enquiries regardingthe above at 046-603 6032.Ms. N.L. BAARTMUNICIPAL MANAGERNotice No: 39 of 2010NOTICE – REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS:AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERSSOUTH AFRICANLIBRARY FOR THE BLINDEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe South African Library for the Blind (SALB) invites applicationsfrom suitably qualified South African citizens for the followingposition to commence on 1 July 2010 or earlier:TRAINEE BRAILLISTThe main purpose of this post is to assist with the preparation ofbraille reading material before final production.• Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification withTyping passed as a subject (55 wpm); 3 years working experience inan office environment; a good command of the English language withparticular emphasis on spelling – fluency in an indigenous languagewould be an added advantage; proven computer literacy (MS OfficeSuite at Intermediate level); the ability to learn English braille andpass the relevant transcribers’ examination by February 2012 is a prerequisite;the ability to work independently as well as part of a teamin an open office environment on predominantly routine tasks; a motivatedand meticulous worker who pays attention to detail. Completedstudies towards a Secretarial or Office Assistant qualification may bean added advantage.• Annual basic salary range: R82 200.00 – R123 168.00Persons interested in the above position and who meet the requirements,should submit a letter of application together with theircurriculum vitae including copies of certificates and/or testimonialsplus 3 contactable referees to one of the addresses mentioned below.Closing date for applications: 23 April 2010The Black Sash urges allneedy men who haveturned 60 to apply for astate pension or older person’sgrant following an enactmentof legislation on 1 April. Womenhave always been able to applyfor the monthly grant whenthey reach the age of 60 butup until a few years ago, menwere only eligible when theyturned 65. The age of eligibilityhas been gradually loweredover the last two years but thisis the first year that it has beenequalised with women.Black Sash Advocacy ProgrammeManager, RatulaBeukman, says it is an historicmoment for the organisationthat has fought tirelessly formany years to secure equalpension rights for men.“It will bring much neededrelief to tens of thousands ofsenior citizens who have waiteda very long time to realisetheir Constitutional right to socialassistance and protection.It is especially good news in thecurrent context of rising food,petrol and the prices of otherbasic commodities.”From 1 April, the maximumamount of the olderperson’s grant is R1 080 permonth. But this is calculated ona sliding scale, so that the moreyou earn, the less you get of thegrant. For example, single beneficiarieswho receive a regularmonthly income of R648 or less,will receive the full grant ofR1 080 – but if they earn R808a month, the grant amount willbe reduced to R1 000 a month.Vulnerable elderly mencan apply for the grant by fillingin an application form attheir nearest Social SecurityAgency (Sassa) office. Theydon’t need to pay anythingto apply. Vulnerable elderlypeople can now apply for thestate pension even if they don’thave a bar-coded ID book orbirth certificate. All they need isa sworn statement signed by areputable person – like a counsellor,traditional leader, socialworker, priest or school principal– who can verify that he/sheknows them and can testify todetails such as their name andage. All applicants are also entitledto receive Social Relief ofDistress (SRD) while they waitfor their approved applicationto be processed. But any SRDpayments received will be deductedfrom their grant moneywhen it gets paid.The Black Sash appeals toanyone who is having difficultyapplying for the grant to contactour national helpline on072 663 3739 for free paralegalsupport and advice.For postal applications: The Human Resources Section, S A Libraryfor the Blind, P O Box 115, Grahamstown, 6140.For hand-delivered applications: The Human Resources Section, S ALibrary for the Blind, 112b High Street, Grahamstown.For electronic applications: hr@salb.org.zaFor telephonic enquiries: Human Resources section @ 046 622 7226Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and informed of theoutcome of their application. Original certificates and/or testimonialsshould be made available on appointment. Short-listed candidates maybe required to undergo competency testing. SALB reserves the rightnot to appoint any person to this position.THE SA LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND ISAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCritical blood shortageThe South African NationalBlood Service (SANBS) isexperiencing a critical bloodshortage after the easterweekend. This shortage iseven more imminent amongthe O-blood group and theSANBS has less than twodays worth of stock currentlyavailable. School holidays aredifficult time periods for bloodcollection, as many blood donorsare away from home. Afair amount of blood is alsocollected at school sites,which are inaccessible duringholiday times. The easternCape SANBS zone would liketo appeal to all blood donorswho are in good health tocome forward and give thegift of life. In order to becomea blood donor you must:•be between the ages of 16and 65;•weigh more than 50kg;•have a good meal prior toyour donation;•be healthy; and•lead a safe sexual lifestyle.For information on your nearestblood donor centre orblood drive in your area, visitwww.sanbs.org.za or call thetoll free number on 0800 1190 31.People unite to savethe worldThe People’s World Conferenceon Climate Change andMother earth’s Rights is dueto be held in Cochabamba inBolivia from 19 to 22 April.The current aims are to:• Analyse causes that driveclimate change and to proposeradical measures toensure the wellbeing of allhumanity in harmony withnature;• Discuss and agree on a universalDeclaration of MotherEarth’s Rights;• Agree on proposals for newcommitments to the Kyotoprotocol;• Work on the organisationof the People’s World Referendumon Climate Change;• Develop an action planfor the establishment of aClimate Change Tribunal; and• Define strategies for action;mobilise to defend life fromclimate change and to defendthe rights of Mother earth.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010WHAT’S ON19What to do, Where to goDon’t forget to send your weekly listings so that you can keep up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer! Let us know by faxing us on046 622 7282, by dropping off a notice at 40 High Street or email community@grocotts.co.za. Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday beforepublication. Also note that the inclusion of Forthcoming Attractions is dependent on space. – Susan PowersFRIDAY, 9 APRILLA LECHE LEAGUE APRIL MEETINGWhen 3pmWhere The BarnWhat For breastfeeding help, support and information.All pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers and babiesare welcome. Visit www.lalecheleague.org for more.Who For directions or details please contact Victoria 083553 7719 or victoria@aquaafrica.co.zaSATURDAY, 10 APRILFARMERS MARKETWhen 9am – 1pmWhere Old Gaol, Somerset StreetWhat Fresh produce, dairy products,food stalls, pottery, garden and pottedplants, roses, homemade preserves,crafts and many other stalls. Fabuloushandmade goodies and gift ideas.Who Lungi on 082 510 4125.COMMEM CHURCH MINI MORNING MARKETWhen 9amWhere Commem Church Hall, next toBirch’s in High streetWhat Books, white elephantbargains, plants, home baked andcooked goodies.Who Neil on 073 150 7897 for more informationCOMMEM PORT ALFRED FLORAL ART GROUPWhen Saturday, 10 April at 1.30pmfor 2pmWhere Settlers Park, Port AlfredWhat Breaking Free – a moderndesign demonstration by Hennie deBruin on the weaving and manipulationof plant material.Who Brenda Wilson on 046 625 0101SUNDAY, 11 APRILDRINKING ALCOHOL LEADS TO A LOSS OF CO-ORDINATION AND POOR JUDGEMENTWhen Sunday 11 April 2010Where 123 Kota Street Ext 9 at Sakhuluntu CulturalGroup featuring : Each ONE Feeds ONE (Ulibelomthinjana)Who Vuyo on 072 328 3845 orFanatikUS: 078 8503 259MONDAY, 12 APRILHUMANITIES SEMINARWhen 5pmWhere Faculty of Humanities Seminar RoomWhat The Faculty of Humanities together with the EnglishDepartment invite you to attend the following seminar:“The Voice of HIV – Representing the Invisible and Speakingthe Unspeakable in Kgebetli Moele’s The Book of theDead” presented by Dr Lizzy Attree.Who Karen Kouari on 046 6038362SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCINGWhen 8pmWhere St George’s Hall, High StreetWho Val Hodgson on 046 622 2308.Wednesday, 14 APRILLECTUREWhat Distinguished Senior Research Award Lecturepresented by Prof W Froneman.Who Jenny Purdon on 046 603 8516PRAYERS FOR GRAHAMSTOWNWhen 1.15pm – 1.45pmWhere Cathedral of St Michael & StGeorgeMONDAY, 12 APRILFRIENDS OF THE LIBRARYLECTURESWhen 5.30pmWhere Hill Street Library HallWhat “Publishing Paton: Alan Patonand David Philip Publishers” by AnnTorlesseWho Entry by donation in aid ofFriends of the Library.What To pray for Grahamstown, EasternCape, South Africa and the world.Who Richard or Hazel on 046 622 4006HUMANITIES SEMINARWhen 5pmWhere Faculty of Humanities Seminar RoomWhat The Faculty of Humanities and the Departmentof Journalism invite you to attend the following seminar:“Duncan vs Public Services Broadcasting Bill” presentedby Jane Duncan.Who Karen Kouari on 046 6038362CIRCLE DANCINGWhen 7.30pm – 9.30pmWhere The Scout Hall, African Street(next to the bowling green)What Dance to traditional music fromall over the world; both traditionalsteps and modern choreographies.Who Anthea Ribbink at 046 603 8045 or 072 132 2376 orJeanne Berger at 046 622 2588Forthcoming AttractionsOLDENBURGIA HIKING CLUB WEEKEND HIKEWhen Saturday, 17 and Sunday, 18AprilWhere Hamburg, Keiskamma RiverMouthWhat Easy to moderate hiking. Bookand pay for the hike as soon as possibleat Makana Tourism. Bookingdeadline: 14 April. Costs: R150 perperson plus travelling cost.Who Robert McKenzie on 076 461 6509 or robert@nisc.co.zaALBANY HORTICULTURAL & LILIUM SOCIETYWhen Saturday 17 April at 2pmWhere Meet outside the AlbanyMuseumWhat Visit to Salem CrossroadsNursery. The nursery iswell-established with a widevariety of plants and trees forsale. We’ll also view the gardensthat the residents have laid out on the slopes above thenursery. Lifts will be provided as needed. Bring along yourown picnic tea.Who Sharon Richner on 046 603 8444Forthcoming AttractionsGARDEN TEA PARTYWhen Saturday, 17 April at 10amWhere 2 Trollope Street, GrahamstownWhat In aid of Settlers Close Cottages. There will also be apertinent and informative talk on security and safety.Who Tickets available from Susan Schutte atinfo@parkbnb.co.za, 082 4608 703 or 046 622 8725.Tickets for the champagne breakfast cost R50.ROTARY SOCCER BALLWhen Saturday 17 AprilWhere Shades of Green restaurant at the Makana ResortWhat The soccer ball is a very important fundraising eventfor the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset as we aim touse the proceeds to facilitate the purchase of a vehicle forJabez House and support Raphael Centre as well as possiblycontribute to a water project. Tickets are R150 each. Afi ve course meal will be served. Live music entertainment.Guest speaker is Duane Del Occa from SABC1’s Laduma.Tickets are available from Jenny Gopal Optometrists, KingPie and Pam Golding.FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY LECTURESWhen Monday 19 and 26 April at 5.30pmWhere Hill Street Library HallWhat “Notes from an ‘Inner Émigre’: Refl ections on thePoetry of Seamus Heaney” by Malvern Van Wyk Smith.Entry by donation in aid of Friends of the Library.THE GREAT FISH RIVER GAME SALEWhen Saturday, 24 AprilWhere Kwandwe Game PensWhat Visitors will be able to view some of the animalson auction which are in the game pens, such as buffalo,giraffe, zebra, water buck, sable and a variety of other antelope.The will also be a jumping castle for the kiddies, foodand craft stalls. The auction starts at 12pm.Who Cathy or Lindsay on 046 622 7896 or cathy@cathybraanspr.co.zaEASTERN CAPE EISTEDDFODWhen 28 April – 14 MayWhere 1820 Settlers National MonumentWhat The Eastern Cape Eisteddfod will joins togetherartists from all walks of life and talents. It is a platform foryoung and emerging artists to be professionally adjudicatedand assessed in an environment that is encouraging andnon-competitive as well as to showcase and encouragelocal talent in a non-threatening environment.Who Carol Gourley at 046 603 1147 oreisteddfod@foundation.org.zaA TRIBUTE TO CLIFF AND THE SHADOWSWhen Sunday, 2 May at 2.30pmWhere St Andrew’s Centenary HallWhat Featuring Peter Ross and the Sapphires from PortElizabeth. Tickets cost R45 per person and are availablefrom Casablanca Florist. Funds in aid of Brookshaw Home.RIEBEEK COLLEGE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOLFOUNDER’S DAYWhen Friday, 7 May from 8amWhere School groundsWhat Class reunions of the years 1940, 1950, 1960,1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, 2000 will be taking place. Allpast pupils, staff and friends of Riebeek College are verywelcome. Luncheon at Uitenhage Golf Club.Who Book now with Merle van Onselen Phipps on041 9925304 or mphipps@webafrica.org.za. Closing date28 April.FUNDRAISING CONCERTWhen Friday, 7 May at 7.30pmWhere St Andrew’s Drill Hall, St Andrew’s CollegeWhat Catherine Foxcroft, Tinus Botha and others will beperforming in aid of Settlers Close cottages. Tickets at thedoor. R60 for adults and R40 for students and pensioners.Sherry and coffee will be served.Who Sanette Steyn at collections@whitesides.co.za

20homeFINDERPROPERTY SUPPLEMENTGill Meyer082 651 9976Chris Armitage084 444 7884www.armitageestates.co.zawww.grocotts.co.zaSTEWART ARMITAGE ESTATES81 CHURCH SQUARE TEL. 046 622 4134E-mail: armitageestatesgill@telkomsa.netFriday, 9 April 2010Chris has hadover 30 yearsexperience in theGrahamstownproperty market.BRIAR ROSE OVERLOOKS ST ANDREW’S - From R1 350 000OATLANDS NORTH - R990 000SOMERSET HEIGHTS - R1 950 000Modern 3 bedroomed lock-up and go apartments overlooking Lower Field. Approximately 106m²3-Bedroomed home with magificent views in secure newcomplex.Spacious 4-bedroomed family home with pool. Largesitting room and entertainment lounge. Garden flat.COUNTRY RESIDENCE - R2 000 000KINGSVIEW ESTATE FROM R1 050 000SOLDCENTRALOATLANDS - R1 350 000DUAL MANDATEJust 5 minutes outside Grahamstown.4 Bedroom home on 4 hectares.Luxury units in secure estate2 Bedroomed secure townhouse in primelocation. On city centre’s doorstep.PRICE REDUCTIONA rare find. 3 Bedroomed home inprime locality.SUNNYSIDE - R860 000CENTRAL - R1 425 000OATLANDS - R1 900 000HILLSVIEW - R2 250 000Charming Victorian 4-bedroomed home with wooden floorsand garden flat. Currently let to students. Good investment.Investment opportunity. Student lease in place.5 Bedrooms & 2 bedroomed flatlet. Walk to RhodesLarge family home with pool. 3 Bedrooms,2 bathrooms, open plan living and granny flat.Newly renovated home with tasteful guestsuite and flatlet set in treed garden.Tel: 046 622 5546 Fax: 046 622 5548m.gaybba@imaginet.co.zawww.propertygrahamstown.co.zaMULTI AWARD WINNING AGENTFOR INSTITUTE OF ESTATE AGENTS ANDIPC 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008MONIKA GAYBBA082 855 0015CENTRAL SUNNYSIDE STONES HILL KINGSWOODSOLEMANDATEDUALMANDATEDUALMANDATESAT 10 TH APR 2010ONSHOWSaturday, 11H00 – 14H00CALLING GRADUATES-READY FOR THE EN-TREPREUR. Ideal location,versatile & filled with character.SOLEMANDATESUNNYSIDEJUSTRELEASEDSTART YOUR OWN BUSINESSNOW! This ground floor unit has alot to offer. Priced to sell fast.KINGSWOODSOLEMANDATEOATLANDSDUALMANDATEONE OF GRAHAMSTOWN’SFINEST. Executive home with aflow for entertaining & comfort.R3 925 000WESTHILLSPACIOUS STARTER HOMEIdeal for a family just starting out.An easy walk to town.A rare find at R580 000OATLANDSBEST INVESTMENT OPPORTU-NITY. Currently let for R10 000 permonth. Phone for details.R1 250 000KINGSWOODSOLEMANDATETOWN or COUNTRY? On theoutskirts of town lies this familyhome set in a spacious garden oftranquillity. R2 300 000SMALL HOLDINGEXCEPTIONALLY LARGE HOMEwith a lot of potential.Large erf, extra flat.Priced to sell at R700 000WESTHILLWHY RENT WHEN YOU CANBUY? Family home with 3BR,2Bath, garage & enclosed garden.Ideal for 1st time buyers.ONLY R595 000SUNNYSIDENEAR ST ANDREWSTownhouse unit with privategarden & flat. Ideal lock-up & gofor visiting parents. POAOATLANDS NORTHAPPEALING & MANAGEABLEIdeal home with double garage &garden. Well worth viewing.R1 350 000PRISTINE PROPERTYwith large, immaculate garden inquiet area. As good as new.R695 000CALLING DEVELOPERS:10730m 2 of land in secure complexoverlooking Grahamstown. Do notdelay. POACALLING DEVELOPERS Cornerproperty just a stones throw fromDSG, SAC & Rhodes. A rare opportunity.R1 370 000HOMELY GROUND FLOOR UNITwith classy finishes. Easy walk tocampus & shops.R560 000URGENT SALE in sought-afterarea, close to schools. Large erfprovides room for expansion.R620 000 ONOWE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL REFERRAL NETWORK. CONTACT US IF YOU ARE MOVING OUT OF TOWN.

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010 21HOMEFINDERFrontierweb: www.remax.co.zaemail: property@remaxfrontier.co.za22 African StreetP.O. Box 7090, Grahamstown North, 6148Tel: 046 622 6061Fax: 046 622 3741Broker/OwnerDavidRodgersonGail Shanley 083 307 0852INVESTMENTS CRUMBLE BUT PROPERTY REMAINS THE BASIS OF WEALTHFRANCHISE OPPORTUNITYR380 000 - Sole MandateServicing the Building Industry - for over 20years this successful company in now offering afranchise in Grahamstown area. Completesupport & training provided in a topquality, professional business.Call me for further detail.ALEXIS 083 461 5572KINGSVIEW ESTATE R2 150 000SOLE MANDATETOUCH OF CLASS/ONE OF ITS KIND.Buy into this unique lifestyle - sought after complex/sought after larger unit. Live in this stunningupmarket estate, 24 hour security. Close toKingswood College & Graeme college.3 Bedrooms, study, 3 bathrooms, 2 lounges PLUSan enclosed sun room. Large modern kitchen withseparate laundry. Double automated garage. All thisPLUS a communal swimming pool & tennis court.WEBREF: 300288791JEAN 082 772 0396KINGS GARDENS R730 000SOLE MANDATECENTRALPOASOLE MANDATESUNNYSIDE R695 000SOLE MANDATEKINGSWOODPOASUNNYSIDE R899 000SOLE MANDATESECURE LIVING. Situated in secure complex with24 hour security guard, surveillance camera andelectric fence. Private enclosed garden per unit andundercover verandah. 2 units availableWEBREF: 300279446 & 300279515JEAN 082 772 0396CENTRALLY SITUATED INVESTORS. Call me toview. This property comprises of a 4 bedroom homeand 6 bachelor flats. Good rental return in a perfectlocation to the University.WEBREF: 300280952JEAN 082 772 0396NEWLY BUILT 4 X 2 BEDROOM FLATS - size64sqm. Sectional Title. With BIC, bathroom, openplan lounge and kitchen with built in oven andbalcony. 4 units to choose from.WEBREF: 300264939JEAN 082 772 0396BRILLIANT STARTER HOME IN A GOOD AREA.Property has magnificent views of the town.. Homecomprises of lounge, kitchen and loft bedroom.Make me an offer.WEBREF: 300289248JEAN 082 772 0396DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME - Immediateoccupation on registration. Very neat kitchen, 3bedrooms, 1 bathroom with separate toilet. Doubleerf. Single garage. A must to view!WEBREF: 300280599JEAN 082 722 0396CENTRAL R535 000SOLE MANDATEWESTHILL FROM R1 350 000A STEP AWAY FROM ST ANDREW’SMAIN SPORTS FIELDWHAT A VIEW!OATLANDS NORTH R1 350 000SOLE MANDATESOMERSET HEIGHTS R760 000SOLE MANDATESUNNYSIDER795 000ONLY2 LEFTNEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK.Ideal student accommodation 300m from Rhodes insecure complex with 24-hour security guards. Callme now to view.WEBREF: 300279517JEAN 082 772 0396THE GREENS R800 000Top quality finishes throughout. 3 Bedrooms, open planliving area and kitchen, underfloorheating. Double doors out to patio with magnificentviews of St Andrew’s College Lower Field.Also included: Lift, washing machine, tumbledrier, fridge, oven & hob. WEBREF: 300265729JEAN 082 772 0396ALICEDALE R550 000SOLE MANDATEIMMACULATE HOME. Peaceful and perfectlypositioned home with panoramic views. Immaculatehome for everyday living.WEBREF: 300198397JEAN 082 772 0396KINGSVIEW ESTATE R1.48 MILLIONUPMARKET FINISHES THROUGHOUT.3 Bedroom and 2 bathroom townhouse at the priceyou can afford. Immediate occupation.WEBREF: 300279517JEAN 082 772 0396CBD R1 350 000SOLE MANDATEGREAT INVESTMENT. Compact, low maintenancehome + flat. Will return ± R6 500pm.WEBREF: 300257995ALEXIS 083 461 5572OATLANDS R1 395 000SOLE MANDATEINVESTORS DELIGHT. A choice of investment flatsin the heart of town. Student’s no 1 choice. Fantasticsecurity, Rhodes net. Fully let for 2010.BARGAIN. Brand new, modern 3 bedroom home,ideal weekend getaway or retirement. So muchhome for your rand. Close to golf course, Addo &other game reserves.CLOSE TO COLLEGE - Superb townhouse wellsituated for parents. Upmarket, modern, verysecure, equipped with everything you need. Gardenand views to. Be quick.ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS. Rare opportunityto own a piece of central Grahamstown. Wellsituated, walk to all amenities. 300m from Rhodes &PNP. Act now, these are scarce.CHARACTER COTTAGE. A Grahamstown gemwith polished floors, high ceilings and sunny privategardens.WEBREF: 300212139ALEXIS 083 461 5572WEBREF: 300136256ALEXIS 083 461 5572WEBREF: 300287954ALEXIS 083 461 5572WEBREF: 300277274ALEXIS 083 461 5572WEBREF: 300221587ALEXIS 083 461 5572KINGSWOOD FROM R345 000VACANT LAND: Choice of sizes from 850m² to1 000m² in upmarket neighourhood. 32 homeswithin a secure perimeter fence. Freehold title.WEBREF: 300194322ALEXIS 083 461 5572SUNNYSIDE R865 000SETTLER COTTAGE. Large rooms, wooden floors,high celings. Flat too.WEBREF:ALEXIS 083 461 5572KINGSWOOD R995 000SOLE MANDATECLOSER YOU WON’T FIND. 4 bedroomed homevery close to Kingswood College. 2 batrhooms andoutside laundry which could easily be converted to aflatlet for extra income.WEBREF: 300284433LEON 078 760 1884PROPERTYMANAGEMENTOF• BODY CORPORTATES• HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS• RENTALSNeeding more detail?Contact Gwyneth ataccounts3@remaxfrontier.co.zaCell no: 076 239 8583Office hours: 046 622 6061RENTAL DIVISION• 3 X 2 Bedroom flats in Queen Street atR4 000pm Pre-paid electricity – UnfurnishedNo off-street parking• 5 Flats at Aries Nest @ R 5000pmPre-paid electricity and fully furnished.Off-street parking available and in securecomplex• Market Street – 1 Bedroom flat @R2 500pm Unfurnished and no off-streetparking.Electricity and water included• Villa de Este – 3 Bedroom townhouse@ R4 800pm Available1st June 2010.CHARMAINE 079 491 8355Jean RodgersonSales AssociateManageressAlexis BowkerSales AssociateLeon KrugerFarming & LifestyleAssociateMeyrick BowkerFarmingAssociateDave MullinsAuctioneerFarming AssociateCharmainevan StadenRentalAssociate

22HOMEFINDERGrocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010OATLANDSWeb Ref No: 0000 595 140“Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives”CENTRAL - R680 000Web Ref No: 0000 471 891CENTRAL - R555 000Web Ref No: 0000 591 158SUNNYSIDE - R945 000Web Ref No: 0000 594 174Sole MandateSole MandateSole MandateSecure lock up and go. Small manageablegarden. Main en-suite with newly renovatedkitchen, carport and off street parking. Lovelylounge with fireplace. Airy and bright.OFFERS FROM: R 1 150 000ASKING PRICE: R 1 230 000Student accommodation currently tenantedfor 2010 with good rental income. Two bedroomsin secure block-close to everything!Don’t miss out!Seldom does a one bedded unit come up atThe Greens! Spacious living area with lovelynorth-facing aspect and balcony.CALLING INVESTORSEXCELLENT RENTAL RETURNBuy now whilst the market is favourable! ThisSunnyside digs offers a 2 bedded house plus 2separate fl ats.OATLANDS NORTH - POAWeb Ref No: 0000 600 791Loads of potential for further expansion.Open plan lounge/dining room. Kitchen,one bedroom and bathroomOATLANDS - R320 000Web Ref No: 0000 603 821Vacant Erf in secure development KingsHeights. Build your dream home of atleast 120m² and enjoy the security of thiswonderful Private Estate.SUNNYSIDE - R700 000Web Ref No: 0000 564 294STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONA STONES THROW AWAY FROMRHODES.2 bedroomed flat with large open-plan livingarea.Sole MandateKINGSWOOD PLACE - R640 000TOWNHOUSEDEVELOPMENT7 freehold units within awalled complex. Securegated community.3Bedrooms and 2bathrooms. Selection offinishes. Open-plan design,quality kitchen appliancesand fittings.COFFEE SHOP FORSALE - POALooking for apeople-orientated business?We have a quaint, vibeycoffee-shop for sale which isa favourite with the locals.This opportunity is idealfor someone looking for acreative outlet!Joy Miles 084 320 9238Marinda van Achterbergh 082 598 7776Heather Rader 071 445 7937Mzoli Luzipo 078 527 5465GRAHAMSTOWN EAST - R575 000Web Ref No: 0000 591 199Investment opportunity. Tenanted until Nov2010 with a good rental income.OATLANDS - R1 895 000Web Ref No: 0000 527 962EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOMEThis beautiful property is tucked away in aquiet, rural part of Oatlands. The living andentertainment areas are just stunning! Allnorth facing with a sparkling pool in a prettygardenJOZA - R220 000Lovely Joza home next to the Church inExtension 4.EXTENTION 4Peppergrove Mall, African Street, Grahamstown. Tel: 046 636 1388 office@sirg.co.zawww.sothebysrealty.co.zaEach Offi ce is Independently Owned and OperatedModern and uncompleted. Nice area closeto all amenitiesR350 000CASH DEAL1st Floor Eskom Building Postnet Suite 7 Tel/Fax: 046 636 2636110 High Street Private Bag X1672 info@ginn-properties.co.zaGrahamstownGrahamstownCENTRALR 1425 000PRIME POSITION STUDENT DIGS.Established student digs with 5 bedroomsin main house plus a 2 bedroomflat. Off street parking. Withinwalking distance to Rhodes. PhoneNatalia Kavalenia 072 214 4700SUNNYSIDER860 000CHARMING VICTORIAN HOMEwith pretty fretwork, offers relaxedliving of yesteryear with modernamenties. Four bedrooms, selfcontained garden flat, off street parking.Phone Natalia Kavalenia072 214 4700CRADOCK HEIGHTSR950 000EASY LIVING - EASY STYLE -This modern open plan home islight and bright with inside-outsidefree flow.Phone Andrea Ginn 079 284 6265CENTRAL - R550 0001 Prince St (±1845) 1 Prince St (2010)IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC GRAHAMSTOWN. This Settler Home set ina little bohemian street is divided into one-up-one-down 2 bedroom apartments.Renovated, they will be delightful homes conveniently close to town.Adam style fanlight above front door is a unique feature.Phone Marion Hendry 083 244 6409SUNNYSIDE/CENTRALR850 000LOVELY BLEND OF OLD ANDNEW - suitable for office/family homeor student digs - filed with characteras still has many period featuresintact! Fully tenanted for 2010.Phone Marion Hendry 083 244 6409propshop@telkomsa.net+28a Hill Street (Cnr Hill & Beaufort St)g 046 636 1174 • Fax: 046 636 1186Jeff 082 940 1418RESIDENTIAL RENTALSAries Nest Brand new furnished 2 b/r units insecure block available April 2010R5 000/mE-mail us, ring us,or come see us at our officeVisitwww.grocotts.co.zaMatched?Hatched?Despatched?For all youradvertisingneeds contactGrocott’sMail40 High StreetGrahamstown6140Tel: 622 7222Fax: 622 7282Need a propertyadvert in thenewspaper?ContactNomakhwezi

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010Homefinder23GRAHAMSTOWNOFFICE 046 622 2778FAX 046 622 7877EMAIL grahamstown@pamgolding.co.zaNEW RELEASE R690 000OATLANDSR1.35 MILLIONRHINI R30 000EXTENSION 4 R290 000Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 1 |WEB ACCESS 1GC102679SUNNYSIDENeat and spacious townhouse just a stone’s throwfrom the Rhodes University campus. Perfect for studentaccommodation or as a lock-up-and-go.Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1018207THE IDEAL HOMEThis is a perfect size home for young couples and families.Situated in quiet street in a sought after area.Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 0 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1019610EXTENSION 4Family home with walled garden in a sought after area.Close to Andrew Moyake and Nathaniel Nyaluza schools.Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1017530NEW AND MODERNThis newly renovated house has built-in cupboards andtiled floors. The two flats in the garden are ideal forextended family or a rental income.Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Adéle Barnard 084 509 3889 Kim Webber 082 523 8277HIGHLANDSR3.2 MILLIONOATLANDSR1.895 MILLIONCENTRALR1.425 MILLIONCOUNTRY ESTATER5 MILLIONBedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1004575COUNTRY ESTATECome home from a busy day in town to the twitter ofbirds and panoramic views that quiet the soul. Countryliving only 15 minutes from town.Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GC432503IN A QUIET AREAThe perfect open plan family home with a large, levelgarden and a swimming pool for those hot summer days.Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1017392CBD INVESTMENTVery central and ideal for students. This double-storeyproperty has a good rental income and a separate onebedroomflat outside.Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Garage 2 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1002195COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO TOWNMagnificent family home set on 2ha with a park-likegarden and old established oak trees. Very secure –privacy sets it apart.Kim Webber 082 523 8277 Debi Brody 083 656 4697 Debi Brody 083 656 4697 Debi Brody 083 656 4697OATLANDS NORTH R740 000STONES HILLR2.3 MILLIONCRADOCK WESTHILL HEIGHTS R3.25 R966 MILLION 000NEW RELEASE R210 000Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1002468EXTRA SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSESet in a quiet security complex, this unit measures 135m 2 .This complex offers easy living close to Graeme College.Each unit has its own private garden and braai area.Bedrooms 8 | Bathrooms 7 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GT352094AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITYThe farmhouse has a revamped living area with viewsacross the valley. The income from the five-unit B&Bcomponent ensures a lovely work-from-home opportunity.Bedrooms 3| Bathrooms 2.5 | Garage 2 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1012305MODERN AND SPACIOUSAn elegant split-level home with lots of living space thatwould suit a young family. Wonderfully positioned withviews across the valley.Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1001865A FIRST IN EXTENSION 9Cute cottage, beautifully renovated, with tiled floorsthroughout. The yard is fenced and secure. Modernfinishes in the kitchen and bathroom.Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551CENTRAL R450 000CENTRALR1.995 MILLIONEXTENSION 1 R225 000EXTENSION 5 R450 000Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garage 0 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1015773CREATE A LIFESTYLECharm and sunshine await you in this centrally locateddouble-storey townhouse. 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Enjoy theexceptional view of Grahamstown.Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1| Garage 1 |CLOSE TO SCHOOLSLovely family home in immaculate condition.Fitted kitchen, small garden and single garage.On the doorstep of Nombulelo School.Brenda Cadle 083 529 5551 Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877 Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877 Bridget Fourie 082 775 8877WEB ACCESS 1GC1012130PRICE CHANGER3.295 MILLIONOATLANDSR3.825 MILLIONWESTHILLR3.25 MILLIONEXCLUSIVE NEW DEVELOPMENT FROM R1.275 MILLIONBedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 2 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1009036MUCH TO OFFERGenerous family home in quiet cul-de-sac with large garden,swimming pool, staff accommodation, guest accommodationand office/study. Make this your family home.Daphné Timm 082 809 4283Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1 |WEB ACCESS 1GC1019702VICTORIANBeautiful Victorian on a leafy street in a sought aftersuburb. 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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 201024 MotoringRobots still off but street lights are onStephen penneyPROUD... Makana Mayor, Vumile Lwana, left and ward 8councillor Nomazwi Fuku stand in front of the new streetlights at the Raglan and Albert Road intersection. Lwana officiallyswitched on the street lights this week, but a technicalfault prevented the traffic lights from being switched on.Photo: Stephen PenneyThe traffic and streetlightsat the corner ofRaglan and Albert Roadswere scheduled to be officiallyswitched on this week, but dueto a technical problem the trafficlights were not connected.The mayor, municipalspeaker, municipal manager,and many other invited guestsattended the function, scheduledfor 10am on Wednesday.However, shortly before10.30am, Likhaya Ngandi, thespecial programmes unit officerfor Makana announcedthat “the power does not wantto come on”, so the traffic lights‘launch’ will be postponed to alate date.However, the streetlightsin the area were switched on.In his speech Makana MayorVumile Lwana said the modernlights are all part of closingthe gap between Fingotownship and the rest of town.In Grocott’s Mail of 1 April itwas reported that the trafficlights were up and running asa response from the MakanaMunicipality was not receivedat the time of going to print.However, Makana spokespersonThandy Matebese saidKEPT WAITING... Makana Municipality officials wait around the new traffic lights at the Raglanand Albert Roads intersection this week. However, due to a technical fault, the lights wereunable to be switched on. Photo: Stephen Penneythat at that time the lightshad been switched on for testingonly. Matebese said thenational treasury allocatedfunds to Makana Municipalityfor township renewal underthe Neighbourhood DevelopmentPartnership Grant(NDPG). “The total allocationis R93-million, of which aboutR25-million is being spent onprojects that could be implementedwithout delay.”In November 2008 theQuick Wins projects wereapproved for implementationand they are as follows– with estimated amount inbrackets:Egazini Memorial (R2 475 000)Upgrading of Mandela Streettaxi route (R10 345 500)Recreational park/playground(R4 500 000)Upgrading Raglan/AlbertStreet (R5 858 250)Makana LED Strategy –Riebeeck East and Alicedale(R1700 000).The new street lights inRaglan and Albert roadwere officially switched onthis week by Makana MayorVumile Lwana, however, therobots are still off due to atechnical fault.Photos: Stephen PenneyDEMOS2010 TOYOTA VERSO 160S R227 9002009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID R289 9002009 TOYOTA YARIS T3 A/C R136 900USED PASSENGER2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4 PROF R154 9002009 VW POLO CLASSIC 1.6 T/LINE R149 0002009 VW POLO 1.4I H/B T/LINE R132 9002008 TOYOTA YARIS T3+ R116 9002007 TOYOTA AVANZA 1.5 SX R 99 9002005 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 GLS R 89 900Charmaine King 082 496 9081Warren Henry 083 391 1177Headman Ndwendwe082 434 5310ON PROMOTION:New Toyota Corolla 1.6 Professional.Normal Price: R204 200. Discounted Price: R188 000Valid till end March or while stocks lastSETTLER CITY TOYOTATEL: 046 622 7017USED COMMERCIAL2008 MITSUBISHI COLT 2.0 PETROLLWB R 94 9002007 NISSAN HARDBODY 3.0TDI SE R119 9002004 TOYOTA TOYOTA HI LUX 3.0D 4X4 S/C R114 9002003 FORD BANTAM & CANOPY R 46 0002002 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0DE 4X4 S/C R 104 9002002 TOYOTA HILUX 3.0 KZTE D/CAB 4X2JW AUTO - Grahamstown•Tel: 046 622 8600 •Fax: 046 622 8601•40 Beaufort Street •Riaan van der Nest 078 655 8258New Vehicles2010 Ford Everest 3.0 4X4 Auto F/H R379 9502010 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe R319 9502010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Trend A/C R/CD R169 9502010 Ford Focus 1.8 Si Hatch/Leather A/C R/CD R209 9502010 Ford Bantam 1.4 TDCI A/C R139 9502009 Mercedes Benz C180 Komp Elegance R319 9502009 Nissan Nivara 2.5 DCI 4X4 D/C R349 9502009 Smart Coupe Pare A/C E/W R124 9502009 Cam 2.2 Lux LWB A/C R/CD R 84 9502009 VW Polo 140i Classic A/C R/CD R139 9502009 VW Citi Sport 140i Alloy R/CD R 79 9502009 VW Polo 140 Trend Hatch A/C R/C R139 9502009 VW Tenacity 140i R 69 9502009 Ford Bantam 1.6 XLT Montana + Cnpy R139 9502009 Toyota Yaris 5DR A/C R/CD R149 9502009 Opel Corsa 140 Lite R 79 9502008 Mazda 2.5 TDI Freestyle Cab A/C R/CD R119 950Used Vehicles2008 Mazda 6 MPS 2.3L Full House R224 9502008 VW Polo Classic 160 Trend A/C R/C R119 9502008 Chana Benni 1.3 Lux R 61 9502007 Volvo S40 2.0 D Full House R164 9502007 Nissan Tida 1.6 Visia Sedan A/C R/CD R104 9502006 Ford F250 4.2 TDI 4X4 A/C R/CD R249 9502006 Ford Territory 4.0 GHIA AWB F/House R209 9502006 BMW 330i A/T Full House R249 9502006 Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRD Auto A/C R179 9502005 Mazda 3 1.6 Active Sedan A/C R/CD R104 9502004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Hatch A/C R/CD R 79 9502003 Ford Ikon 1.6 CLX A/C R 49 950

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010MOTORING25Mini MotoringVW of SA leads the chargeDuring March a total of 28 478 new passenger cars were soldin South Africa. Total new passenger car sales in March, includingsales not reported in detail to NAAMSA, increased by9.6% when compared to February, and by 22% when comparedto March, bringing the year-to-date March market in 2010to a level 23% above the same period for 2009. The new Polowas the top selling passenger brand, with sales of 2 316 unitsand the new entry level Polo Vivo, launched in South Africa inMarch, had a good debut month with sales of 1601 units.ROUNDABOUT... The traffic circle at Cradock Road/Somerset and Worcester Streets intersection was recently opened totraffic. Photo: Stephen PenneyTraffic circle completeSTEPHEN PENNEYThe traffic circle at the Somerset Street/Cradock Road andWorcester Street intersection has been completed, withthe final road marking made yesterday.The circle has two vehicle lanes and pavements have alsobeen constructed for pedestrians. Construction to the circle beganin August last year and while the roads around the circleare complete, Aurecon Consulting Engineers are still on site.The construction included the closure of the original linkfrom Pear Lane into Cradock Road being closed. Another linkSTAFF REPORTERTHE new Volkswagen Polohas been named as the 2010World Car of the Year – thesecond year in a row that aVolkswagen model has beencrowned with the title.Merit, value, safety, environment,significance andemotional appeal are the criteriafor the World Car of theYear. In 2010, the top threecontenders for World Car ofthe Year title were the Mercedes-BenzE-Class, ToyotaPrius and Volkswagen Polo.Now in its seventh year,the annual World Car awardshave become one of theworld’s most prestigious,credible and significant programsof its kind. The majorityof the 59 World Car jurorsfrom 25 countries throughoutthe world chose the Polo from30 entries. Each juror drivesand evaluates new vehicles ona regular basis as part of theiron-going fulltime professionalwork. Through their respectivemedia they collectivelyreach an audience of manymillions worldwide.from Pear Lane has since been constructed further up CradockRoad.The link from Somerset Street into Worcester Street (towardsthe DSG side) was also demolished, with the link fromCradock Road being reconstructed, which is still taking place.Construction of the R3.5-million traffic circle is funded bythe provincial Department of Roads and Transport as the roadis part of a provincial road through Grahamstown that leads toother towns and beyond. The project arose out of an initiativefrom St Andrew’s College two years ago to look at how the safetyof Grahamstown’s pedestrians could be improved.Volkswagen Polo wins World Car of the Year awardSince its South Africanlaunch in January 2010, over6 700 new Volkswagen Poloshave been sold. It is alreadythe number one selling SouthAfrica passenger vehiclebrand of 2010.The new Polo is manufacturedat the Volkswagenof South Africa productionplant in Uitenhage for the localmarket as well as for exportto the global right handdrive markets such as Japan,United Kingdom, Ireland,Australia, New Zealand andSingapore. Uitenhage is thesole production site for theright hand drive five-doornew Volkswagen Polo. Due tothe high demand for the newPolo in Europe, Volkswagenof South Africa will also buildleft hand drive export units in2010.GM KENRICH 046 622 7312USED LDVS2009 ISUZU KB250D-TEQ D/CAB 4X2 R259 9002007 ISUZU KB200 LWB FLEETSIDE R109 900Another sales recordThe iconic Jeep Wrangler has achieved the 125 sales mark inSouth Africa during the month of March. This improves uponFebruary’s record of 100 units in a month achieved by the 4x4.It also represents one of the highest Wrangler sales monthsachieved anywhere in the International markets outside ofNAFTA. This 125 unit sales milestone was achieved on theback of robust sales across all three of Chrysler South Africa’sbrands – Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.Toyota grows vehicle sales and exportsA total of 43 591 new vehicles were sold in March this year,indicating a jump of 20.1% over the same month last year. Accordingto statistics released by the National Association ofAutomobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) a totalof 120 946 vehicles were sold in the first quarter of 2010, whichis 18.7% better than the corresponding first quarter of 2009,when the effects of the global recession were acutely felt.Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) sold 9 218 vehicles andexported a further 5 645 units, which converts to a local marketshare of 21.1% and 26.5% of vehicle exports.Motor vehicles sales continue to recoverThe Chevrolet Aveo listed among top ten best sellers in passengervehicle market, while Corsa Utility continues to leadsales in sub 1-ton segment and is ranked as second best sellerin total LCV market for the month. GMSA continued as thethird most popular brand in South Africa supported by a goodmonth for the Chevrolet Aveo and the Corsa Utility. The Aveofeatured in the top ten best sellers list among passenger vehicleswith 466 sales for the month. The ever popular CorsaUtility continued its success in the light commercial marketwith sales of 1 283 units for the month giving it a share of 41%in the sub 1-ton segment.Compiled by Stephen PenneyMotoring tipMake sure your headlights are on andproperly aimed. Headlights that are notaimed well not only reduce yourvisibility, but the visibility for otherdrivers too.18 AFRICAN STREETSPECIALS:2004 ISUZU KB300TDDI LWB LX R 99 9002002 ISUZU KB320 V6 FRONTIER R 89 9002001 ISUZU KB280 LE LWB R 79 900USED CARS2009 VW POLO 1.4I TRENDLINE R134 9002009 VW POLO 1.4I TRENDLINE R132 9002008 OPEL ASTRA 1.9CDTI 5DR R172 0002008 VW POLO CLASSIC 140I SEDAN R114 9002005 FORD IKON 1.3L R 59 9002004 OPEL ASTRA 1.6 ELEGANCE R 79 900NEW OPEL CORSA 1.4 BASE UTILITYNOW ONLY R103 500.00NEW OPEL CORSA 1.4 CLUB UTILITYNOW ONLY R129 300.00NEW ISUZU KB300D-TEQ D/CAB 4X2NOW ONLY R306 000.00NEW ISUZU KB300D-TEQ D/CAB 4X4NOW ONLY R338 000.00We make the Dif fer ence24-HR BREAKDOWN SERVICE082 557 4706Contact : Dean Kent 082 573 3379Richard Axe 082 788 2794Genean Mardon 072 044 8533WWW.KENRICHMOTORS.CO.ZA

classifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 8. Motoring 9. Legals26Friday, 9 April 20101. PERSONALPSYCHIC Pieter Bezuidenhoutback in Grahamstown 20-21May. Private individualconsultations. Book early! Alsotelephonic, postal / e-mailreadings.Call 021-903-3394BirthWELCOME Lois to the Haighfamily. Born 7 April 2010. Seconddaughter for Gregory andInga and sister to Ruby.PHYSIOTHERAPISTSports, Spinal &General PracticeMed aids acceptedMark AndersonBSc(Hons)079 381 4466046 603 23142. ANOUNCEMENTSNoticesAA PROTEA GROUP. Antic Hall,7.30pm Monday nights. 22 AlbanyRoad, next to New Apostolic Church.Cell: John 071 984 1379. Wilfred073 292 6057 and Antony 082682 1234. If anyone, anywherereaches out for help we want thehand of the AA to be there.Driving SchoolsALBANY DRIVING SCHOOL.133 High Street, Grahamstown.Telefax 046 622 3211 forprofessional driving lessons.(24 hrs)FinanceDrivingSchoolMike082 430 9855WIN A CORSABAKKIE!Classic Blinds7 Beadle Street, Grahamstown083 468 0887 046 622 5634Office Hours After HoursFor Professional andAffordable BlindsVenetian Blinds / Vertical BlindsGrass & Bamboo BlindsRepairs to BlindsWe render services in andaround Grahamstown/PortAlfred/Kenton-on-Sea etcFor free quotations contact BennieThe SunshineCleaningCom pa nyCell: 082 820 5598Tel: 046 622 3937Personal Supervision• Carpets • Upholstery• Windows • Offi ce Valet• Car Valet• Maid service - su per visedCommercial and DomesticDeathHAARHOFF:Willie Haarhoff passedaway on the 03.04.2010 atGreenacres Hospital. Sadlymissed by his wife andchildren. Funeral service willtake place on the 10.04.2010at Union CongregationalChurch at 15:00pm AlbanyRoad. Our Heavenly Fatherhas called you for a higherpost, to a place beyond ourunderstanding. Rest in peace,we will always love you.HAARHOFF Willie. You left usso suddenly, but your memorieswill remain with us. Deeplymourned by Eric and family.PETERSON David. Our dearbrother sadly lost his long, bravefi ght on 31 March 2010. Deeplymourned by the family. Rest inpeace. Funeral service will beheld at 12pm at Union Churchon Saturday 10-04-2010.PETERSON David. Your lovingsmile will linger on in our memories.Your sense of humour andcheerful laughter will always becherished. Rest in peace. Eric,Phyllis and children.POTGIETER Murray (Alexandria)(82) passed away peacefully on2 April 2010. Will be missed byChristo, Marie, Louise, Jo andfamilies. The funeral took placeon Wednesday 7 April at 10amfrom the NG Church in Alexandria.EngagementMULLINS - BUCHNER. Daveand Lynne Mullins are thrilledto announce the engagementof their daughter Nicola toAndre, younger son of Carel andMargie.Health & BeautyGRAHAMSTOWNFor all your beautytreatmentsContact046 648 1419Laser hair removal availableHealth ShopHIMALAYAN ROCKCRYSTAL SALT LAMPSHEALTH BENEFITS- Negative ions releasedimprove immune function &mental & physical health- Removes allergins, pollutantsPeppergrove MallPhone/Fax: 046 636 1496In MemoriamMUIRHEAD TIM(1945 - 1968)In treasured memory of Timwho died tragically on 9April 1968. Old Queenian,excellent sportsman, AFSexchange student to USA,student of Rhodes University- a very special guy.I have never forgotten youand will love you forever.Many precious letters andmemories link me to youuntil we meet again.TilusafSIMON Tembeni. Rememberedfor his integrity and couragewhile living with pain and manyhardships. From Mercia Waring(ex Wilsworth).Thank YouMIETA JACOBSwants to thank the grandchildren,Maline Plaaitjie andher husband Brian for thehospitality and the nice foodthey provided for the guest.From Aunty PattyUnveilingGet fit and lose weightFor more informationcontact Stephen on082 468 8384www.penneyspix.co.zaChrist ChurchSpeke StrGrahamstownOur children’sJunior Worship Groupmeets on Sundaymornings at 8.30am inthe church hall, so whynot come and join inand learn moreabout Jesus?3. SALES & SERVICESBooks & Stationery129 High St 6223549BOOKSANDSTATIONERY2010 DIARIESIN STOCKThe DynasticJesus byRonaldDamsell_______________The Siegeof Troytook placein Eritrea_______________On Sale atGrocottssPaying out more moneythan you earn?Phone Shirley Robinson @ AlphaDebt Counselling on082 083 5709 or 046 622 8064.Room 15 EPBSBuilding Cnr of 87 High & Hill StreetFurnitureBuyers & SellersbentwoodsSelect 2 nd Hand FurnitureAntiques & Collectables2A Cawood Street(Up the road from Village Green)Tel: 046 622 5171BIRITE27 Bathurst StreetTelephone 622 2983Buyers & Sellers of• New and SecondhandFurnitureThe Knock ShopCottage FurnitureAntiques2nd Hand FurnitureFurniture Removalsetc.TEL: 622 3473CELL: 072 399 1678GardeningGRASS CUTTING. Once offclean ups. Refuse removal. Treefelling/pruining, hedge trimmingand weed spraying. Generalmaintenance. 082 696 6831 or071 897 6569.Home Maintenance&CleaningServicesMobile Auto Valet ServiceCarpets/Upholstery/WindowsHousehold/Office CleaningMaid Service046 636 1214 * 073 217 8258GLSBUILDERSandPAINTERSPainting,Tiling &RenovationsGrenville:(c) 084 766 6530(h) 046 622 7414Marius Barnard. Plumbing& renovations. Roof,gutters, watertank, drivewaysteamcleaning and Buildingcontractors. 24hr service. Cell:079 968 7299•CARPET & UPHOLSTERY•FLOOR STRIPPING& SEALING•CAR VALETFREE Deep-clean of mattresseswith aboveJewellery70 High StreetGrahamstownTel/Fax 046 622 3115Services Offered• Engraving• Watch & JewelleryRepairsStockists of:• Watches• Jewellery• Trophies• Medals• Gifts• African Curios• Zippo LightersMiscellaneous WantedHospice would be gratefulfor any donations ofclothing and linen. 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Legals27SPCA046 622 3233,EMERGENCY: 079 037 3466ANIMALS FOUND• Cattle and donkeys found in the businesssector - Templeton Drive and onthe outskirts of town.• Brindle staffie small, very old andwears a collar.• Labrador and Corgi, excellent condition,found Worcester Street.• Small mixed breed puppy foundCoughley Street.• Brindle X Breed very endearing.• Small blackish dog could be partSkipperke.• Dark faint striped cat, vry handsome.Please where are their owners.ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION• Maltese grey/black, adorable, willmake a good home companion.• Maltese white recently clipped, asmall bundle of fluff.• Small straight Maltese type black andwhite very appealing.• Border Collie found and neverclaimed.• Two delightful puppies, mixed breed,now ready to be homed.• Black X breed, Labrador found andnever claimed.• Cute about 8 montyh old all tan wirehaired found and never claimed.• 2 more puppies full of fun and readyto be homed.CATS• 1 Pretty tabby and white cat, 1calico, several tabbies all have friendlynatures.• 2 beautifully marked Tabby kittens, aginger kitten, a smooth coated gingerteenager & several other teenagers,all colours. Do come and have a lookat us.SPCA says too many dogs and toomany cats! There are two sources ofstray dogs and cats a) abandoning byhumans and b) the natural breeding bydogs and cat.SecurityEast CapeAccess Systems“For all your access controland vehicle security needs”Electic gates, burglar bars,pallisade fencing, VESAapprovedcar alarms/immobilisers/gearlocksCall 046 622 5668 or visitus in Anglo-African Streetfor a free quotationDennis van der MerweTRELLIDORAGENTTel: 082 657 3719Swimming PoolsEAST CAPE POOLSFor everything your pool needs.• Construction andFibre-glassing - Design yourown pool.• Pre-moulded fibre-glassmoulds - 24 to choose from.• Repairs - Re-fibre-glass andre-paint your old pool.• Pool maintenance contracts.• Pumps, filters, heaters, poolcovers, etc.All materials are SABS approved.Emile 073 321 9944www.grocotts.co.zaWe manufacture thewidest rangeof quality affordablefiberglass swimming &splash pool shells andoffer installationthroughout the EasternCape.DIY KITS AVAILABLE046 624 2128 /082 719 5285Philip or Melinda Smitwww.hitecpools.co.za4. EMPLOYMENTEmployment OfferedSOMERSET PLACESOCIETYOur FRAIL CARERequireSHIFT SUPERVISORSMultitask Job Description:Full time: Day/Night ShiftMinimum requirements:Certifi cate of enrollmentwith South African NursingCouncil as an EnrolledNurse.Salary Scale: NegotiableClosing date: 9 April 2010Interested persons shouldsubmit their detailed CVswith contactable referencesand certfi ed copiesof certifi cates together witha covering letter to:Somerset Place SocietyFrail Care, Lucas MeyerAvenue, Grahamstown,6139or email somersetfrailcare@geenet.co.zaFor enquires please contactMs E Botha046 622 6127.MASIHLULEINTEgrATEd wASTErEcycLINg forLocAL EcoNoMIcdEvELopMENTSeeking 2 young maleswith a code 8 driverslicence.Code 10 driver’s licencewould be an advantage.Experience withelectrical equipmentessential.Salary determined byexperience.Fax a covering letter withCV to 046 622 3829Applications close 14 April 2010Candidates not contacted canassume their application wasunsuccessful.Employment WantedCHEF/Baker/Trainer looking forposition, part-time or full-time.Phone 082 457 2010.5. ACCOMMODATIONAccommodationOfferedALL facilities available inserviced rooms. Phone 046622 4464. HELEN WALLACEESTATE AGENT.AccommodationWantedPROFESSIONAL gentlemanneed single fl at/bachelor/grannyfl at until end April. Phone offi cehours 071 228 7373.Holiday AccommodationOfferedCAPE TOWN Sea Point In theheart of this ideal, prestigioussuburb, near all amenities, twinbed-room with own bathroom.R180 ppn. R 280.00 p.couple p.n.Ph 072 236 2996To Let2 BEDROOM fl at - Newly built.Modern fi nishes. R4 200pm inclwater. 072 394 4406 or 072534 46723 BEDROOM house. Newlybuilt. Modern fi nishes. Stunningviews. R8 500 incl water. 072394 4406 or 072 534 4672WELL SITUATED large modernhouse, on lease now. NearGraeme College. Augment rentby sub-letting extra rooms forfestival or offi ce space. 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28 Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010SPORTCup CurrentsPulling out all the stops withsecurity for World CupASLAM SEEDATAmid fears of criminals running riotduring the World Cup in June, SouthAfrica’s police force has put the finaltouches to a R1.3-billion security plan thatwill ensure that players, tourists and localscan “enjoy the game in peace”. The anticrimeplan seems to cover everything, fromincreased personnel from around the worldto special water marking cannons that firecriminals with indelible ink to after-hourcourts where criminals can be tried almostimmediately.Speaking at a meeting in Zürich lastmonth where police chiefs from 29 out of the32 qualified countries met to discuss the securityplan, Bheki Cele, Commissioner ofPolice, explained that the plans did not indicatethat South Africa’s police were goingto fight a crime war, as international mediahas speculated, but are simply going out oftheir way to create an environment wherefans and locals can feel safe during the event.“The World Cup is a wonderful and beautifulevent,” Cele said, “It’s not a war. Our securityforces will be supporting the fans to allowthem to enjoy themselves.”Presented by Cele at the meeting, theplan includes 44 000 out of the country’stotal 188 000 police personnel being assignedto World Cup activities while the rest lookafter general safety and tourist attractionsand areas, like clubs and beaches, which areexpected to be high-traffic zones. Cele alsoconfirmed that 10 000 locally sourced privatesecurity personnel as well as 15 000 stewardswould be employed, all of whom are receivingvenue-specific training.Cele said that there had been valuableEaster Soccer Tournamentsuggestions and overwhelming support fromthe participating countries with England’schief of security, Andy Holt confirming that ateam of police specialising in football violencewould be deployed to South Africa during theWorld Cup to complement local police. “Wewill be using tried and tested methodology,systems and processes to support and assistour South African colleagues to police fans,”said Holt.The international community has thrownits weight behind security at the event aswell with Interpol sending the largest teamin the organisation’s history to South Africa.Interpol’s secretary-general RonaldNoble said that they had been working closelywith South Africa in preparing for the WorldCup and that, at an event like this, “securityshould play a very small role”.The Department of Justice will aid bysetting up 54 special magistrate’s courts,employing 1000 justice officials, 35 paralegalsand 93 foreign language interpreters, withworking hours until 11pm every night. Alongwith this, justice buses will be deployed tothe North West where most of the Englandfans will be based. The buses consist of a policestation, holding cells and a magistrate’scourt, and can each hold 20 offenders. Convictedoffenders will face immediate sentences,and will be driven straight to prison or tothe airport for deportation if necessary.Cele also explained that the plan wouldnot end when the World Cup does in July.“We are spending R1.3-billion in preparationfor the safety of the tournament and it’s notgoing to be taken back to the shops when it’sall over. The better skills, understanding andequipment will go a long way to making surethat South Africa will benefit after 2010.”THAT'S THE WAY... Cristiana de Costa giving instructions during Scifest at the Drill Hall.Photo: Aimee de la HarpeLittle Kickers kicks up a stormAIMEE DE LA HARPERotary Soccer BallAn introduction to the world of soccer, LittleKickers is a fun and energetic programmefor children ranging from 18 months to eightyears. The goal of Little Kickers is to use socceras a means to instil confidence, improveco-ordination and create a sense of camaraderieamong young players. divided into ageappropriate groups, the classes are speciallydesigned to suit the age of the children. LittleKickers offers four different groups for bothgirls and boys: Little Kicks (18 months to twoyears); Junior Kickers (two to four years);Mighty Kickers (four to six years) and MegaKickers (six to eight years).Little Kickers was started by two hardworkingmoms in the UK, who were frustratedby the limited activities for their enthusiasticpre-schoolers.Carlo and Cristiana de Costa extended theLittle Kickers franchise to Grahamstown amonth ago and have been “by no means beendissapointed” by the response. The pair introducedthe SciKids to the programme duringthis year's Scifest. They also run classes fourtimes a week at the Multipurpose Centre inRaglan Road as a part of their Outreach Programmefor the underprivileged. Private classesare on Friday afternoons at the Alec MullinsHall and are presently offered to Junior Kickersand Mighty Kickers, for more informationyou can visit www.littlekickers.co.za or contactCarlo at cdacosta@littlekickers.co.za.THE Soccer Ball is a very important fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunsetas we aim to use the proceeds to facilitate the purchase of a vehicle for Jabez House and supportRaphael Centre as well as possibly contribute to a water project. The soccer ball will be held on Saturday17 April at the Shades of Green restaurant at Makana Resort. Tickets are R150 each. A fi vecourse meal will be served. There will be live music entertainment and Duane Del Occa from Laduma(SABC1) is our guest speaker. The venue and most of the food has been generously sponsored by localbusinesses. Tickets are available from Jenny Gopal Optometrists, King Pie and Pam Golding.PULL AND PASS... Golden Stars (yellow) midfielder fights for the ball with visitors MzascoUnited defender in a clash during the group stages of the weekend's Easter soccer tournament.THROW-IN... Pioneers (green and white) played against Peddie's Persuaders in the firstgroup match which ended in a massive 5-1 victory for Pioneers. Photos: Andile NayikaSport fixturesThe St Andrew’s College hockey club iscurrently hosting the Independent SchoolsHockey Festival which started yesterday andcontinues until Saturday 10 April. Matchestake place on the St Andrew's Webster astroas well as the Kingswood College City LordsAstro.TODAY - St Andrew's Webster7.30am - St Andrews Grahamstown vs StDavid’s8.40am - York vs St Alban’s9.50am - St Andrews Grahamstown vsMichaelhouse11am - Grey vs St Andrews Bloemfontein12.10pm - St David’s vs St. Andrews Bloemfontein2.20pm - Bishops vs Woodridge3.30pm - St Alban’s vs St Andrews Grahamstown4.40pm - Michaelhouse vs St Andrews Bloemfontein5.50pm - St Stithtian’s vs Woodridge7pm - St David’s vs St Andrews GrahamstownKingswood City Lords:7.30am - Woodridge vs Michaelhouse8.40am - Bishops vs Kingswood9.50am - York vs St Albans11am - Bishops vs Woodridge12.10pm - St Stithian’s vs Kingswood2.20pm - Kingswood vs York3.30pm - St David’s vs St. Andrews Bloemfontein4.40pm - Grey vs Michaelhouse5.50pm - York vs Bishops7pm - St Alban’s vs KingswoodSATURDAY 10 APRIL - St Andrew's Webster7.30am - Michaelhouse vs Bishops8.30am - St David’s vs Woodridge9.30am - York vs St Andrews Grahamstown10.30am - St Andrews Grahamstown vs York11.30am - St Alban’s vs BishopsKingswood City Lords:7.30am - St Stithian’s vs Michaelhouse8.30am - Woodridge vs St Andrews Bloemfontein9.30am - Kingswood vs St Andrews Bloemfontein10:30am - Kingswood vs St David’s11.30am - Grey vs St Alban’sCompiled by Stephen Penney

Grocott’s Mail Friday, 9 April 2010NewsThree silvers and one double laurel at Two OceansStephen penneyGood running weather welcomed over 20 000 athletes tothe start of the Two Oceans ultra and half-marathon onSaturday. While the ultra started in a refreshing showerof rain, conditions stayed cool for most of the morning beforewarming up. Unlike the Argus cyclists a few weeks earlier inCape Town, the Two Oceans race was wind free.Three Grahamstown clubs, Albany Road Runners, RhodesUniversity Athletics Club and Run/Walk For Life Athletics Clubwere well represented.At the age of 62, Eric Mapara ran his 20th Two Oceans, finishingin a respectable time of 5 hours 36 minutes 31 seconds.Mapara has been running the Two Oceans since 1985 and ranthe Two Oceans half marathon in 1998. His fastest time over thecourse is his 3:59:50 run in 1989 which earned him his only silvermedal. For finishing his 20th run on Saturday, Mapara wasawarded his double laurel, which was handed to him by ComradesMarathon women's record holder, Frith van der Merwe.The first local runner home in Saturday's ultra was SimphiweTana, running for Port Elizabeth based nedbank RunningClub. Tana finished in 3:52:05, some 25 minutes off his besttime set in 2008 while still running for a Grahamstown basedclub, when he finished 25th overall. Tana earned himself a silverfor his effort, as did his club mates Thembinkosi Mdyogoloand Melikhaya Jacobs who also broke the four hour mark. Justmissing silver was Desmond Witbooi (nedbank) who finished 45minutes after the silver cut-off. The first local woman finisherwas Terri-Lynn Penney of Run/Walk For Life Athletics Club whofinished in 4:49:07, earning a Sainsbury medal which is awardedto athletes finishing between four and five hours.The overall ultra race winner was Mabhutile Lebopo of Lesothoin 3:06:18. The women's winner was Olesya nurgalieva in3:41:53, her second win at the Two Oceans. The women's winnerwas way off the race record, set up by Frith van der Merwe,who now teaches in Grahamstown. Van der Merwe's 21 yearold record is 3:30:36, set in 1989. Van der Merwe was at the TwoOceans this year, as she was invited by the race organisers tohand out the permanent blue numbers to runners finishingtheir 10th Two Oceans.In the 21km natalie Ross of Rhodes University AthleticsClub was first local in 1:44:16, followed closely by Joubert Retief(Run/Walk For Life) in 1:44:31. The half-marathon was won byLusapho April from the Western Province in 1:03:54. Women'swinner was Rene Kalmer (nedbank) in 1:12:39.Grahamstown results from the Two Oceans 56kmSimphiwe Tana (nedbank Running Club) 3:52:05Thembinkosi Mdyogolo (nedbank) 3:54:44Melikhaya Jacobs (nedbank) 3:54:57Desmond Witbooi (nedbank) 4:00:45Terri-Lynn Penney (Run/Walk For Life Athletics Club) 4:49:07Kevin Rafferty (Run/Walk For Life) 4:49:39Sylvester Jeffries (Rhodes University Athletics Club) 5:00:14Stephen Penney (Run/Walk For Life) 5:05:24Richard Hall (Run/Walk For Life) 5:21:34James Dillon (Rhodes) 5:35:49Barry Podesta (Albany Road Runners) 5:36:04Eric Mapara (Rhodes) 5:36:31Colin Bosch (Rhodes) 5:40:00Siyabonga ndumbini (Run/Walk For Life) 5:52:10Andrew Slaughter (Albany) 6:10:40Jessica Goble (Rhodes) 6:18:19Brian Bannatyne (Albany) 6:43:02Grahamstown results from the Two Oceans 21kmnatalie Ross (Rhodes) 1:44:16; Joubert Retief (Run/Walk ForLife) 1:44:31; Richard Alexander (Run/Walk For Life) 1:46:19;Joy-Farai Mika (Albany) 1:49:49; Christine Coppinger (Rhodes)1:50:21; Jennifer Coppinger (Rhodes) 1:53:49; Sally Price-Smith(no club) 1:55:01; Kirsten Huysamen (no club) 1:59:29; MeganCunnama (Rhodes) 2:03:14; Lindsay Jackson (no club) 2:03:20;Liezl nel (Albany) 2:04:54; Michelle Rafferty (no club) 2:10:00;Hayley Jackson (no club) 2:10:19; Lieschen Joubert (Albany)2:13:01; Caroline Ross (Rhodes) 2:18:52; Zelda van Onselen(Run/Walk For Life) 2:29:12; John van Onselen (Run/Walk ForLife) 2:29:12; Rosaan Kruger (Albany) 2:34:41; Colin Price-Smith(no club) 2:46:09; Leigh-Ann Jones (Albany) 2:55:46; SpencerJones (Albany) 2:55:46; Sean Swanepoel (Rhodes) 2:56:16.NATURAL... Siyabonga Ndumbini of Run/Walk For LifeAthletics Club finishes the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon onSaturday. He only started running towards the end of lastyear. Photo: Stephen PenneyTop teams in Easter rugby festival29Andile nAyikAAn Easter rugby tournament was held at MikiYili Stadium over the Easter weekend. Organisedby the local rugby association and supportedby Makana Municipality, the tournament wasaimed to uplift the levels of local rugby.Local clubs from different league levels:Easterns, Wanderers, Lily White, Swallows,Brumbies, Winter Rose and Blues competedfor the trophy. The clubs are part of the PremierLeague, Willem Harmse League and theAdam’s Cup.After a battle in the first round stages onSaturday, it was down to the top four to playeach other in the semi finals, which took placeon Sunday. The first semi finals saw Brumbiesclash with legendary Wanderers to settle anunresolved score. From the first half Brumbiesgave Wanderers no room to breathe asthey kept pressing forward looking for a try.Almost half an hour into the game – from ascrum two metres away from the Wandererstry line – Brumbies’ Peter Frans forced hisway through the Wanderers wall to score thefirst try of the game. A few minutes afterwards,Brumbies pushed forward again, this time toreceive a penalty kick, through which theystretched the lead. norman Danston, CintonGill, Alfonso Stuurman and Lucius Jordaan allscored a try each for Brumbies, while Wanderersfailed to score. This saw Brumbies takinga place in the finals, as the score ended 32-0 toBrumbies.Winter Rose, who had beaten Swallows26–5 in the previous round, played Easternswho had a walk over against Lily Whites. Bothteams gave it their all in the opening minutesas they both came close to scoring. From abuild up a few metres from the try line, WinterRose’s Thandolwethu Bulani sprintedthrough the Easterns players to score a brillianttry, making it 5–0 fourteen minutes intothe game. Two drop kicks put Easterns in amomentary one point lead as the score was 5-6with 20 minutes into the game. Winter Rose’sKhanyisa nombombo scored a converted trytaking the score to 6–12 at the half time break.The battle intensified in the second half as itwas crunch time and both teams wanted totake the place to oppose Brumbies in the finals.Khanyisa nombombo went over to scoreanother try for Winter Rose, while LuzukoMjongo, Thembalethu Thethani and ThandulwethuBulani also scored a try each for WinterRose. Pumelelo Mvula, Pumlani Khongwanaand Andile Bill scored a try each for Easterns.The game ended with Winter Rose winning by29–23. Swallows played Lily Whites in a losers’match before the finals, with Swallows winning16-13. The third and fourth place match betweenEasterns and Wanderers saw Easternswinning 22–0. It was down to the big guns asWinter Rose took on Brumbies in a nail bitingfinal on Monday.no time was wasted as Vincent Mains putover a penalty kick to make it 3–0 to Brumbiesin the third minute after an attempted attack atWinter Rose. A reply kick by the short 18-yearoldMzukisi nontyi went narrowly off target.Seventeen minutes in Winter Rose wereawarded yet another penalty kick, throughwhich the illustrious nontyi equalised. Severalattempts of capitalising through penalty kickscame to naught for Winter Rose as Brumbieskept putting pressure. Then Khanyisa nombomboput Winter Rose ahead with a drop kick,making it 6–3.Brumbies fought back to score from aZolani Menze converted try, going into the leadonce more. The score was 10-6 to Brumbies atthe half time break. In the second half a dropkick by Brumbies’ Mains almost stretchedthe lead, only to go just wide off target. WinterRose felt the pressure of trailing behind sothey launched attacks at Brumbies, causingthem at some discomfort. In the dying stagesMains again found himself on the score board,this time through a self converted try bringingthe trophy closer to Brumbies. Winter Roseplayed great rugby with threatening attacksand ball control, and in the last few minutes ofthe match Winter Rose were playing not morethan two meters away from Brumbies try line,trying to squeeze in through the solid Brumbiesdefence but failing to capitalise. BrumbiesGOT YA!... Here 18-year-old Mzukisi Nontyi of Winter Rose (green) stops the power force ofthe Brumbies forward during an attack in the finals. Photo: Andile Nayikawent on to win 17–6.Winning Coach Ricardo Abrahams wasmore than pleased with the performance of hisboys “It was a good but yet tough game for usbecause we had to defend most the time. Thegame was well conducted by the match officials”.Local sports lovers gathered at MikiYili to support their teams and also to witnessthis rugby phenomenon. “The tournament isan initiative taken by the South Eastern DistrictSub-Union (Sedra), who approached thelocal government to revive the spirit of rugbyduring events and holidays such as Easter,as people focus on other badly influential activitiesand the community responded becausepeople came in numbers,” said organiser andRugby Development Officer Mazwi Dingana.“We would like to host these Easter tournamentsyearly and bigger and even invite otheroutside teams to play” said Dingana, who alsomentioned other rewards in this great sport.“Youth yugby has a lot of opportunities likescholarships, where school fees can be paidup until tertiary level if players have been selected”.Andile Nayika is is an independentcitizen journalist for Grocott’s Mail

309 April 2010***Church Square • Tel: 046 622 7010ANNUALSALECONTINUESIN ALLDEPARTMENTSDo not miss thisopportunity ofpurchasing high-classbranded merchandise atgreatly reduced pricesCONTRACTED TO ALL MAJORCREDIT CARDSALL ALTERATIONS WILL BE CHARGEDNO APPROS ! NO RETURNS !SPORTS DIARYTODAY TO SATURDAY 10 APRILHOCKEY The IndependentSchools Hockey Festival continueson the St Andrew’s Websterastro as well as the KingswoodCollege City Lords Astro. Forfixtures see page 28.SATURDAY 10 APRILROAD RUNNING Run/Walk ForLife Athletics Club training run.Meet at the Wimpy parking atPepper Grove Mall at 6am for a20km run. For more informationcontact Terri-Lynn on 083 5047940.GOLF D&A Timbers Club Championshipsat the GrahamstownGolf Club. For more informationcontact 046 622 2106.RUGBY Easterns vs Brumbies atMiki Yili Stadium, 1st reserves at2.10pm and 1sts at 3.30pm.Swallows vs Rhodes at AlbanySports Club, 1st reserves at2.10pm and 1sts at 3.30pm.SATURDAY 10 AND SUNDAY11 APRILBOWLS Eastern Areas men’s andwomen’s pairs at the Albany andGrahamstown Bowling Clubs.Attackers crowned Eastertournament champsAndile nAyikAThe Makana Local Football Association hostedits Easter Soccer Tournament over the longweekend at JD Dlepu Stadium.The tournament, aimed at bringing the communitytogether for the love of the game, startedon Good Friday and ended on Monday night with atotal of 20 teams competing. Most of the teams werefrom Grahamstown, with one from Peddie and twoothers from other surrounding areas.The teams battled it out in the group stagesto see who would go through to the quarter finals.The top two teams in each group were chosen toprogress to the next round through a point-countingsystem.The preliminary rounds started on Mondaymorning with the quarter finals. Cameroon FootballClub, who finished second in their group, playedPioneers in the first quarter finals on A field, whileCity Pirates played visiting Mzasco United in the Bfield. Love and Peace, who narrowly made it behindgroup leaders Phoenix Pioneers, were to play localfootballing giants Grocott’s Mail Eleven Attackerson A Field, while Joza Callies clashed with Santoson B Field.Results of the quarter finalsCameroon and Pioneers finished on a 0-0 draw, withPioneers winning 5-4 after the penalty kicks. CityPirates beat Mzasco United 3-2, Eleven Attackersbeat Love and Peace 3-1, and in the last of the quarterfinal matches, Joza Callis and Santos ended fulltime in a 0-0 draw. Santon went through to the semisafter winning the penalty shootouts 4-2.It was now down to four teams to battle it out forthe gold medals and the smaller the number went,the greater the competition as the levels of performancegot stronger. The first semi finals was a clashof local giants as City Pirates took on Pioneers on ASLIDE SHOW.... Joza Callies defenders Sigqibo Bhongo and Thembelani Qubuda in defence againstDouble Action in their first match of the group stages. Photo: Andile Nayikafield. After several attempts from both sides, OdwaGaxa broke the deadlock when he put Pioneers in thelead. Pirates striker Unathi Mantolo went through tonet an equalising goal three minutes later. Pioneers’Phumlani Fulani put his side in the lead once morewith a goal 19 minutes into the second half. Pirateslaunched several attacks at the Pioneersside but the green and white defence gavethem no chance. Pioneers were throughto the finals as the game ended Pioneers2 City Pirates 1.The second semi was between Santosand Eleven Attackers, with the Attackersside making sure they securedtheir place in the finals with a 3–0 victoryover the youthful Santos side who playedwell but lacked finishing touches. LindileMrhwerhwe (captain), Siyabonga Dinisoand Malibongwe Mbhebhe brought thegoals for Attackers.Local favourites Pioneers took onthe Attackers, who are currently placednumber five in the South African FootballAssociation (SAFA) Cacadu Regionalleague, in what was the finals of the Eastertournament.Attackers were awarded a penalty kickwithin one minute into the match, froma foul by Pioneers in the 18 yard area,,through which it capitalised and put theside in an early lead. As it began to drizzle,Attackers almost stretched the leadwith an attempt that went just wide off thepost. The first half saw attempts from bothsides but none could change the scoreboard,as the first half ended Attackers1–0 Pioneers.It was 28 minutes into the secondhalf when Attackers put another onein making it 2–0. A few attempts byPioneers going forward seemed threateningbut were stopped by the solid Attackersdefence, while some shots at goal went off target.Attackers sealed the game and secured a victorywith a third goal in the middle of the second half.Eleven Attackers were therefore the officialwinners of the 2010 Easter Tournament. The happyAttackers coach, Simphiwe Faxi said “It is my firsttime winning a gold medal with the club, so I amgrateful of the results. It was a very hard tournamentthroughout as other teams were all going forvictory and all teams wanted to beat us but we camethrough.” Advising other local teams Faxi said: “Iwish City Pirates well in their regional league playoffs to be played soon. Wishing that other teamswould learn from Pirates’ example and improve thelevel performance so we can see more Grahamstownteams in the higher league.”The victorious Attackers took home the goldmedals as well as a full kit and R3 000, while finalistsPioneers got the silver medals and R2 000. Thirdplaced City Pirates went home with R1 500 and asoccer ball, while Santos who were placed fourth receivedR1 250. The leading goal scorer and the playerof the tournament prizes both went to the newlycrowned winners’ captain Lindile Mrhwerhwe whonetted a total of five goals and played tremendouslythroughout the tournament. It was not just victoryto the players as 60-year-old soccer-lover NkebengaFaltein won himself the best fan prize.Faltein said “I feel very happy to have seen theboys playing soccer so lovely and to have won withthem too.” League official Chris Totobela expressedhis satisfaction of this long weekend soccer festivity:“Although the weather was not perfect, it was ahuge success for local footballers and fans who cameout in numbers. Not even a single incident had beenreported meaning both teams and fans played a fairgame.“Last year the tournament had a few clubs competingbut this year we had a total of 20 teams playingeach other, which made it more interesting.” Withsuch a spectacular event, local football surely has regainedits pride.See pages 28 and 29 for more sports news

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