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TUESDAYTel: 046 636 1173INSIDE14 JULY 2009SOUTH AFRICA’S OLDEST INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER R4.00FestivalSabani soundsNguni, a breedPrisoners androundupPAGE 3African PAGE 7 apart PAGE 8 their art PAGE 13Murdered for a cellphoneKWANELE BUTANA AND LUVUYO MJEKULAWhile many Grahamstonians were only barely starting torecover from the hangover of hosting yet another successfulNational Arts Festival on Sunday morning, thetown woke up to the shocking news of the murder of a younglocal politician who had apparently been killed for his cellphone.The murder of 24-year-old Oscar Dondashe, the secretary ofthe ANC Youth League in the Cacadu region, took place in theearly hours of the morning in V Street in Tantyi and left manylocal politicians shocked and others speechless. It is believedthat Dondashe was on his way home from Dinangwe, a populartavern in Tantyi, when a gang of armed robbers attacked him.According to Grahamstown police spokesperson CaptainNdivelafhi Mamuthubi, Dondashe was approached by a groupof people at about ten to five in the morning who asked him tohand over his cellphone. “The deceased resisted handing overhis cellphone and one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shothim dead on the spot,” he said.He added that four suspects aged between 18 and 34 yearswere arrested on Sunday afternoon in connection with the murder.He could not say when the suspects would be appearing incourt or whether more arrests could be expected.Ntombekhaya “Zanky” Mahlahla, the ANC secretary inMakana, said that since hearing the “devastating news” she hasnot recovered from the shock. She did not comment on the lossto her party as she was out of town and had not discussed thematter with other party leaders.Young Communist League convenor in the Cacadu district,Khotso Moleli also refrained from commenting. However, hesaid the party would release a statement as soon as they havegathered more information on the matter. Dumi Zono, Congressof the People spokesperson in Cacadu, said that Makana politicswill never be the same without Dondashe. “It is sad for localpolitics to lose such a vibrant, dynamic young lion,” he said.Dondashe’s uncle, Eric, said the family has been so bereft thatOscar’s parents had to consult a doctor to be treated for shock.Speaking during an interview in the Grocott’s Mail newsroom,Eric said: “They collapsed upon breaking the sad news to me.”Eric owns Jucy Shop in Extension 3 and said that Oscarwas “very attached to the family” and that he would not go tobed without checking how his parents were doing. He also saidthat Oscar and his cousins used to hang out together and wereknown as “the Dondashe brothers” and would visit Eric at hisplace frequently to discuss business developments and to talkabout their personal problems. Oscar is the third child in thefamily and leaves behind both his parents and four siblings.Continued on Page ThreeHe also could not say when the funeral will be held as theVSummerinthe fresher food storetheCity!fantastic specialsValid from Wed 15 July till Sat 18 July 2009 only• BananasR4.99 p/kg• Potatoes 10kgR34.99 each• Poly Tomatoes R7.99 each• Ass Canned Fruit 2 for R10• Ass Frozen Veg 1kg R14.99 each19 Hill Street Grahamstown 046 622 8209STRONG LEADER... ANC Youth League’s regional secretary, Oscar Dondashe, addressing an elections rally in Joza in March.He was shot dead by robbers in Tantyi on Sunday. Photo: Madikane Jelu (fi le photo)GRAHAMSTOWNWeekend Market Specials Day Specials valid Friday valid 22 Wednesday May - Sunday 15 July 24 only May 2009PorkBulk T-Bone &TenderisedSteak 39. 99perperkgkgBangers 24. per kgClub Steak 42. 99 Kudu & Spek Worsper kg34. 99PorkBulk Mince Rump Steak 29. Bone inper kg Beef potjie 25. per kg59. 99 Bulk Lamb Loin Chopsper kg59. 99per kg(Thick cut)

2 NEWSNews in brief31 suspects arrestedPort Alfred police have arrested31 suspects for various crimes inthe space of less than a month.Police spokesperson CaptainMali Govender said that since 19June, a total of 31 suspects havebeen arrested in Port Alfred andNemato. Govender said that sevenof the suspects, aged between16 and 23, have been linked to sixcases of housebreaking in thePort Alfred area.They are all still in custodyand are due to appear in the PortAlfred Magistrate's Court on 21July. “A room full of property includingelectrical goods, clothing,bedding, kitchen appliances andtoiletries worth approximatelyR100 000 have been recovered,”said Govender. She said that mostof the property has been identifiedand handed to the owners butthere is still a lot of property thatneeds to be processed. Complainantswho have reported casesare urged to contact InspectorJacque Botha on 046 604 2001 duringoffice hours to identify theirproperty. – LUVUYO MJEKULASAPS operation nets 14Fourteen suspects werearrested in an early morning jointoperation between Port Alfredand Nemato detectives on Friday.Thirteen of the suspects areaged between 13 and 42 and havebeen arrested on separate casesincluding, housebreaking, seriousassault and theft. All the incidentstook place in Nemato and PortAlfred over the last two months.The suspects were due toappear in court this week. Accordingto police spokespersonCaptain Mali Govender, the 14thsuspect has been linked to a caseof murder that took place in Nematoin April this year. “On 5April at about six in the evening,Melumzi Nakani aged 40 witnesseda lady being beaten by amale on Ngxokolo Street in Nemato,”said Govender.Nakani was trying to separatethe two when the man allegedlytook out a knife and stabbed himin the chest twice. He died at thescene. No one was arrested asthe suspect left the scene. DuringFridays operation, a 25-year-oldmale was arrested in connectionwith the incident. He is due to appearin court this week. – LMEMERGENCY 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 9975COMBATING CRIME... Inspector Duane Burke his horse Fortune and SgtDavid Spanneberg, his horse trademark from Port Elizabeth MountedUnit, doing what they do best, manning our streets during the FestivalPhoto: Cynthia NyamaEl Niño on its wayDR WILLEM LANDMANTHE South African Weather Service(SAWS) produces on a monthly basisa range of seasonal forecasts for thenext six months. The development ofEl Niño or La Niña conditions mayhave a significant impact on expectedrainfall over the summer rainfallareas.In the most recent forecast forthe next six months, an El Niñoevent is expected. The forecastsshow a fairly high probability – higherthan 50% – but also show thatthe 2009/10 El Niño may not be verystrong. However, the intensity doesnot indicate how much this will influencesouthern African rainfall totalsduring the summer months. Therelatively weak El Niño events at thebeginning of the 90s were associatedwith intense drought, while rainfalltotals during the very strong 1997/98event were close to the average overthe larger part of South Africa.The previous two seasons (2007/8and 2008/9) were associated with LaNiña conditions in the Pacific Ocean.Partly cloudy.Wind strong northwesterly.Temperature:Min 4 ◦ C, Max13°CTides:Low tide: 02.17amand 2.11pmHigh tide: 08.16amand 9.00pmPartly cloud.Wind strong northwesterly.Temperature:Min 6 ◦ C, Max 16 ◦ CTides:Low tide: 03.20amand 3.21pmHigh tide: 09.25amand 10.15pmSource: www.weathersa.co.za and www.satides.co.zaThis contributed towards above normalrainfall totals during these twosummer seasons. Since an El Niñoseason is expected during the comingsummer season, a repetitionof above normal wet conditions isunlikely.El Niño conditions occur over thePacific Ocean when the sea-surfacetemperatures become higher thanusual. This is normally associatedwith dryer and hotter conditionsover the summer rainfall areas insouthern Africa.Hot and dry conditions are usuallyexpected over the summer rainfallregions when an El Niño occurs. Forthis reason, SAWS wants to adviseweather sensitive industries, particularlyrain-fed agriculture to adopt acautious approach during the comingrainfall season.The South African Weather Servicewill continue to monitor this phenomenonand provide monthly updateson www.weathersa.co.zaFor more information contact:Dr Willem Landman by emailingwillem.landman@weathersa.co.zaSunny.Wind moderatenorth westerly.Temperature:Min 6 ◦ C, Max 19 ◦ CTides:Low tide: 04.45amand 05.08pmHigh tide: 10.59amand 11.40pmLUVUYO MJEKULAASoweto music groupperforming at the NationalArts Festival had their musicalinstruments stolen from their tourbus in Joza during the first weekendof Fest.While wowing audiences atCity Hall with their African beats,members of Thabisong Song &Dance Troupe left some of theirequipment behind in their luxurybus. The bus was parked next to oneof the houses the group was rentingin Joza for the duration of their stayin Grahamstown.Thieves apparently broke intothe bus and stole two lead guitarsand high heads. This left the groupwith no lead guitar for their show,said spokesperson Mbalizethu Shezi.The matter was reported to the localpolice and a case was opened.According to members of the group,a suspect was arrested on 6 July, butwas later released. The band memberssaid the police had not giventhem any reasons why thay had releasedthe suspect.“We have been calling the policestation to check the progress [of thecase] but we are getting no joy," saidMusa Tshabalala, one of the bandmembers. To make matters worse,the band says that two of the bustyres were slashed a day after thesuspect was released. This resultedin the group having to spend R4 500on buying new tyres.“We have since opened a secondGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009Soweto band'sFest experiencemarred by theftNTENDENI LUVHENGOTHE advertising manager ofGrocott’s Mail, Ronel Bowles wasrobbed of her purse on the morningof Saturday, 11 July. The purse contained,among other items, aroundR700, bank cards and her driver’slicence. Bowles was shoppping onthe ground floor of Checkers in thenon-foods department when a youngboy bumped into her, causing herto bump into a shelf and fall to theground. She was holding her pursein her hand at the time. By the timeshe got up again, she realised that itwas gone.She immediately sought out a securityguard for help. But when shelooked around she saw that all theguards were either stationed at theentrances to the supermrket or werenowhere to be found. ‘’The guards arenot doing their job. They were standingnext to the cashiers chatting.’’Bowles says all in all “the response ofthe security was shocking’’ becausewhen she went to the CCTV cameracontrol room, it was locked and noone was around. When the keys werefound and the CCTV camera footagechecked later, there was no footageof the non-foods area whatsoever. Asit turns out, no camera has been installedin the non-foods section whichcase in the main police stationin the City Centre and we havebeen promised by the police thatthe matter will be investigated asto why the satellite police stationreleased the suspect,” said Shezi.She added that the police promisedto investigate the second incident.Meanwhile the band memberssay the incident has put a negativespin on their experience at theFestival. “We are very disappointedwith what has happened and wehave been coming to the Festivalfor more than 10 years and havebeen staying in Joza for five yearsduring our participation in theFestival,” said Themba Mokgoro,the group's choreographer. Shezisaid that the owner of the bus, whostays in Orlando West in Soweto, wasdevastated and called for the policeto bring the culprits to book.The band members complainedthat there was lack of visible policingin the areas where Festival guestsare hosted in the Grahamstowntownships. An owner of a townshipB&B apparently also complainedabout crime in Joza and appealed tothe police to organise day and nightpatrols. Police spokesperson CaptainNdivhelafhi Mamuthubi said thatthe police were still investigatingthe cases but had not arrested anysuspects.Mamuthubi explained that thepolice may release a person within48 hours if there is no evidencelinking that person to a crime afterthey have been questioned.Grocott’s Mail staffmember mugged atsupermarketRELIEVED... Grocott’s Mail advertisingmanager, Ronel Bowles, isdelighted to have her purse back.Photo: Steven Langmakes this a particularly vulnerablearea to robbery.Bowles retrieved her purse yesterdaywhen it was handed over byConstable Khayalethu Hambaze ofthe Grahamstown police station.Someone had found the purse anddropped it off at the police station.Hambaze confirmed the incidentand said that a member of the publichanded the purse in at the station butdid not reveal where it was found. Allthe money and the important papershad been taken but Bowles says, ‘’Iam relieved that the driver’s licenceis back!’’

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009News3Murdered for a cellphoneFrom Page OneKwanele Butana and Luvuyo MjekulaHe also could not say when the funeral willbe held as the family had not discussed thematter yet.ANC Youth League member Lungile Klaas,who was close to Oscar, said that it was a “sadday” for the youth league and a great loss for theANC. “His leadership qualities were incomparableand his departure has left big shoes to fillArts Fest a success despite unresolved issueswithin our ranks,” he said.Xolani Madyo, the Democratic Alliance's proportionalrepresentation councillor expressedshock at the news. He said he had seen Dondasheon Friday and he was “happy and laughing withhis friends”. Madyo said that Dondashe was a respectful,humble young man who was “very active”in politics. “I expected a lot from this youngman. His death has left me worried,” he said.He hoped that Dondashe's killers would bearrested promptly and that the law would take itscourse.Maria SibiyaThis year's edition of the NationalArts Festival broughtwith it many changes. TheMEC of Sports, Recreation,Arts and Culture (DSRAC),Xoliswa Tom, discussed theachievements and challengesof this year’s Festival during amedia briefing at the 1820 SettlersMonument on Friday.Tom said an amount ofR4.126-million was investedby the Eastern Cape provincialgovernment for the 2009Festival. She pointed outvarious local projects, such ascraft sales, township homestaysand Wordfest. In termsof craft sales she said “141projects from all seven districtsbenefited through salesat the Eastern Cape craftmarquee at Village Green.“Crafts to the value ofR48 288.50 had been sold asof 8 July. All proceeds of salesgo directly to the crafter’s account.”Tom says the performersof the Indigenous OrchestraProject each received aR1 000 as a performance feeand R105 per day as subsistence,courtesy of the EasternCape government.In response to questionsfrom the media, Festival CEOTony Lankester said that thepublic’s response to the relocationof the Village Greento the Great Field at RhodesON POINT... From left, CEO of the National Arts Festival, Tony Lankester, MEC forSports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Xoliswa Tom and the HOD of Sports, Recreation,Arts and Culture, Bubele Mfenyana, briefed the media about the achievements andchallenges of this year's Festival. Photo: Alexia BergerUniversity “was largely positive.”He named the three keyfeatures of the Festival as beinginnovation, partnershipand learning. “We are proudof being in partnership withlocal artists because they alsoget opportunities to be recognisedon a global level,” hesaid.In terms of accommodation,Tom said 82 homes wereused to accommodate visitorsincluding government officialsand various performinggroups at the Kwam-eMakanaHomestays project and anamount of R459 800 was generated.Expressing her gratitudefor the local accommodationand transport services,she said the services wereexcellent. She also said taxis,community liason officersand booking office assistantsmade an estimated R200 000.Some of the issues discussedwere the differencein the quality of technical assistanceand accessibility ofdifferent venues and the relocationof the Village Green toRhodes University. Lankestersaid the type of venue is allocateddepending on whenthe company registers withthe Grahamstown Foundation.It was also raised thatthe Children's Festival is notaffordable for most people.In response to those issues,Lankester said the Arts Festivalcouncil will make anevaluation, where all the issuedraised will be discussedso that they can improve nextyear's festival.Over the first weekendof the Festival, a box officerecord was set when R413000 worth of tickets were soldon Saturday. According toLankester, it's the first timethat the R400 000 barrier wasbroken in a single day.The Fifa World Cup willrun concurrently with nextyear's Arts Festival so it wasofficially announced that theFestival has been extended to15 days in 2010. Tom said theprovincial department is stillin discussions with MakanaMunicipality in connectionG’town teacher gets rewarded for her hard workUNTIL NEXT YEAR... Traders at Chuch Square pack up on Sunday,12 July.These tradespeople had been placed at Fiddlers Green butafter complaining that no one was visiting Fiddlers, Festival organisersrelocated them to Church Square. Photo: Steven Langwith 2010 preparations whichincludes the venue for thepublic viwing area whereworld cup matches will bebroadcast. In closing, theHOD of DSRAC, Bubele Mfenyanasaid, “this giant is aboutto sleep until it awakes nextyear.”Visit Grocott’s Mail Online tolisten to an audio podcast aboutthe effect the economic recessionhas or hasn’t had on tradersat this year’s Festival.www.grocotts.co.zaOUT OF THE BOX... Nicci Hayes, a teacher at Victoria Girls’High School, came second in the Microsoft InnovativeTeacher Awards held in Johannesburg. Photo: Busisiwe HohoBusisiwe HohoA Drama and Englishteacher at Victoria Girls'High School, Nicci Hayes wasawarded second place for herGrade 8 classes’ Lights CameraAction! project at the MicrosoftInnovative TeachersAwards ceremony in Johannesburgon 30 June.Hayes was one of threeteachers from the EasternCape who came second in thecommunity category. Winnersreceived a laptop fromDell SA Development Fundand Digital Curriculum Contentfrom Learnthings Africaand Mindset and Hayes alsoreceived a smart HTC cellphoneas part of her prize.The awards are a collaborationbetween MicrosoftSouth Africa and the Departmentof Education. Majorsupport is also garneredthrough investments by theAfrica Schools TechnologyInnovation Centre (STIC),Dell SA Development Fund,SMART technologies (and itslocal distributor VastraTech),Learn things Africa, School-Net SA, Mindset and TheTeacher magazine.Trudi van Wyk, who is thenational director of curriculuminnovation at the Departmentof Education said, “Theawards represent the pinnacleof work done to create localcommunities of teacherswho can share challenges,ideas and best practice solutionswith their peers, supportedby Information andCommunication Technology.”The Lights Camera Action!project involved makingshort videos for organisationsthat serve the community.Learners were requiredto find a 'client' who needed avideo to promote the organisation,film it and edit it forthem. These videos rangedfrom being a call for help, toraise public awareness or informthe public of how thatbusiness contributes.Hayes says, “Flying toJo'burg, networking and seeinghow other teachers useinnovative teaching was fantastic.”She also said she wasproud of the work her Grade8 drama students did and thismade the project a success.The winners were chosenfrom a host of entries submittedby teachers around thecountry, all of which showcasedhow information andcommunication technologycan be used to make teachingin urban and rural schoolsmore effective.The projects were independentlyjudged on innovationin the use of technologyand in teaching methods, allagainst the backdrop of howthis positively impacts the experienceof students. Out ofthousands who applied and20 finalists from all over thecountry, Hayes came second,beating the other four finalistsin her category.Hayes is proud of hergirls for a job well doneand she is greatful for therecognition and honouringof the work they do inGrahamstown.AUCTION!!!09H30 - SATURDAY 18 JULY 2009at Drill Hall, Hill StreetViewing: Friday 17 July - 16H00 to 18H00Registration & Viewing:Saturday 18 July from 08H30Auction starts promptly at 09H30Contact Dave Mullins - 082 299 7953or Les Mallett 072 716 3608

4 EditorialGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009Liberty and ProgressEstablished 1870Write to: The Editor, PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140Fax to: 046 622 7282Email: letters@grocotts.co.zaFestival afterglowThe National Arts Festival for 2009was by most accounts quite successful.It is all about the arts, so the mostsignificant yardstick should be the qualityof works put on stage and on exhibition.Here in the newsroom we speak to a widerange of people who, broadly speaking,agreed that the theatre productions were ofa high standard. We also heard many informalreviewers talk about innovations andstagecraft exuding a high level of creativity.These positive viewpoints come inspite of a campaign conducted by thewriter of a letter, James Norton, trashingthis year’s Festival. Due to space considerations,we could only print about onethird of his letter and could not use all ofthe similar messages sent in by his cocampaigners.Clearly organisers cannot pleaseeveryone, least of all this group of peoplewho yearn for some pleasures lost in decadespast. Change is a necessary componentof the arts and organisers have mademany relevant changes to breathe new lifeinto the Festival.Arguably the biggest blemish on thisyear’s Fest was the way some traderswere excluded from the Village Green.While no one will deny the organisers theirright to set criteria for inclusion in theVillage Green, something more constructiveneeds to be done about the hundredsof traders who ended up either on the oldFiddlers Green, on Church Square or onHigh Street. They conducted their businessin tatty stalls in circumstances thatwere often not very hygienic making themfeel marginalised as victims of racism orxenophobia.Perhaps the municipality should makean effort to accommodate traders operatingin areas outside the Village Green.They would need to do something beyondjust allocating a space and a rickety stallfor these people. Either we accommodatethem and include them as fully fledgedmembers of Festival, or we ban themcompletely.At this point we must compliment themunicipality for the way they spruced upsome of the main streets ahead of Festival,and even more important, how well theycleaned up Bathurst and High Streetsafter the traders left town.South Africa’s Oldest Independent NewspaperIncorporating The Grahamstown Journal(1831 – 1920) Vol. 140 No. 53Published by the David Rabkin Project for ExperientialJournalism Training (Pty) Ltd, 40 High Street, Grahamstown,6139Printed by PaarlcoldsetTelephone: 046 622 7222 • Fax: 046 622 7282/3E-mail 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: Luvuyo MjekulaNew Media Editor: Michael SalzwedelStaff Reporters: Kwanele Butana,Maria SibiyaStaff Photographer/Reporter:Stephen PenneyGeneral Manager: Louise ValeAdvertising Manager: Ronél BowlesFrontier CountryConnectionsThank you for the opportunity to reply to theletter you received from dissatisfied customersof the Frontier Country Hotel.I would like to make it clear that I havenothing to do with the hotel in either my personalor professional capacity. I am the soleproprietor of Frontier Country Connections, asmall tourism business. I run guided tours ofGrahamstown and Frontier Country andprovide farm stay accommodation for couplesand small groups. A 3-star hotel in GrahamstownI am definitely not! Our tours andaccommodation are offered at much less thanhalf the price quoted by your correspondents,and on a personal level that is more typical ofbed-and breakfast and homestay establishments.I cannot comment on the value of accommodationoffered by the Frontier CountryHotel, and would like to disassociate myselffrom any undertakings by the proprietor of theFrontier Country Hotel, its owners and staff.I trust that this misunderstanding will beamicably resolved to the benefit of tourism inour area, and that future visitors will connectmore positively to our amazing little city.Lynn PhillipsFrontier Country ConnectionsWhat happened toour FestMay I ask... where are the big name acts?What happened to the metal drum bands onthe pavements? Who killed the night firesthat were once seen all over the centre oftown? Why are there no shows on the DrostdyLawns anymore? Why is the Village Greenso far away, that nobody makes the effort togo there more than once? I take my hat off toJames Norton for taking the Festival’s plannersto task.The Festival has no soul, and the plannershave no minds. If the sponsors are dictatingthe odds left, right and centre, then othersponsors must be sought. Many would alsoagree that Lankester should go.Has anyone really considered whatoverseas tourists must think of the Festival,because it already has a bad name among usSouth Africans? The 2009 Festival is the biggestdisaster yet.Sue ChomskyFest with no zestAs an avid festino, I have been able to judgethe demise of The National Arts Festival (NAF)over the years quite objectively. I think theNAF first began to lose its spirit in the mid 90swhen Standard Bank began a so-called cleanup campaign.Their first target were the hippies, theexcuse being that they presented a drugproblem. Suddenly there were no morefire-jugglers and other impromptu streetperformers. High Street became as dead as itis still is now – and as for drugs, folk find thesejust a easily as ever.Next came the local council and the 1820Settlers Foundation’s own ‘clean ‘up’ acts,along with their almost total lack of interest inthe town’s old buildings.Every year more beautiful old buildingsare lost to “progress” – buildings which onceserved as exotic venues, with musiciansperforming in the chapel at St Aidans (nowa college) and at Die Taphuis (now in theprocess of being turned into a block of flats).Slowly but surely, sponsors, festivalorganisers, the Grahamstown Foundation,the local council and Rhodes have all jointlyeroded the very vibrant fabric that once madethe Festival what it was, and should be –festive. The ANC and DA have done little torectify the problem.I strongly recall Deon Opperman’s veryvocal warnings at a sundowner concert overa decade ago, that the Festival would diebecause of this almost totalitarian approachby poeple who only care about their own cushysalaries.Soon the big national and overseas namesbegan pulling out, we heard no more of suchrich overseas talents like Steven Berkhoff. Noteven Ellis Pearson is doing his street showsby day anymore.Opperman’s own brilliant shows wouldnot set foot here anymore, while the AmandaStrydoms and countless others said theywould rather go to the KKNK in Oudtshoorn– at least people could kuier over coffee andsherry there.This year saw the final nail being driveninto the coffin, when the Village Green wasmoved. Rhodes snapped up a five yearcontract so that the Green could be moved tothe grey surroundings of the bleak Rhodesbuildings. Not only has the entire ambiencegone, but the lack of business acumen isalso apparent – and as a result the Fest hasalready lost stallholders by the hundreds.Now, there are three very separate areas andnone feeds the other – with the result thatthere are now areas that are devoid of people.The epicentre of the Village Green has nowgone, and with it not just the loss of business,but the loss of that connectedness that oncekept everything together.What is more frightening is that FestivalCEO Tony Lenkester has already said atstallholder meetings, that he is not preparedto relocate the Village Green, and we all knowthe fiasco that Cue and Grocotts Mail reportedwith regards to the empty Church Square.As for the Festival organisers, they needto get off their backsides and physically viewwhat is going on.Sponsors need to pull out, and do socompletely. Then maybe we’ll get 400 000people to attend again, just as was the casebefore the mid-90s clean up.Attendances have dropped, despite whatyou may have heard, as there are less shows,less stallholders and less visitors. One hotelierstated that around 30 people booked outwithin days, as they said this was anything buta festival. Overseas performers and visitorssaid they would never return. Some Afrikaansspeakingfolk called it “Die fees sonder gees”,and indeed they are right.And please, we are not here to pleasethe 2010 visitors, who will only come and goever so quickly, without a single thought forthe Festival. Rather find someone who willactually actively seek those grand overseasproductions, particularly in such outdoorvenues like quarries, or exotic venues likethe power station and every other type ofambience to bring back the mystique.So please go to the Facebook site called“BOYCOTT THE NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL(GRAHAMSTOWN, SOUTH AFRICA) - FESTWITH NO ZEST” or www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=97785097930 andmake sure to click the ‘Invite Friends’ so wecan obtain mass action as early as possible.The site appeals to, and will increasinglyfinds ways to get sponsors, performers, stallholders,festinos and the overseas marketto boycott next year’s Festival. Maybe, justmaybe, we can get the zest back into the fest.James NortonThis letter has been edited - EdThe NAF andfacebook siteI joined James Norton’s facebook site to boycottthe NAF, and I hope that the Festival willturn around. Every year I came to your countrywith my family to see our cousins, and wetimed it just right so that we could attend theNAF. We were appalled when several years agosponsor Standard Bank called the police in torid the Festival of alternative people.It is true what Norton says about thepolice making a big display in the newspapers.My father’s words at the time still ringclear in my mind, as he passed some orother comment to the effect that he thoughtapartheid was over in South Africa.Ever since that time, my whole family andmy South African cousins found the Festivalto be flat, to put it in one word. There are allsorts of different people at our festivals inEngland, including new age people at theGlastonbury Festival. We do not discriminate.We have not come to the Festival for the pasttwo years, and we are now even more appalledat the organisers for removing the streetsellers. We loved their beadwork, and oftenbought their curios to take home as gifts.It seems to me that the Festival is nolonger for the people.Chad McAinshYork, United KingdomDuring da festival i went 2see a head without a bodynxt 2 da cathedral churchon da 09-06-09 at 2pm. iasked da head questions.wht is ur nym?nd da nym issipho.nd i asked wht happnd2yr body? he tld me dat itwas burried underground.4rmathenkosi dyonashe>>>>>>>>>>Doringhout from farm.Bakkie load @ R250 or grainbag @ R25 Contact Sonja083 455 1877>>>>>>>>>>We respect the decisiontaken by Festivalmanagement to removeVillage Green to Rhodes,but can they please bringit back next year becausewe want a big festival for2010. The one we have nowis very much dividing andis not uniting. It is verymuch like a whites onlykind of thing!>>>>>>>>>>SMS082 049 2146With the new parking feein town of R1.15, why dothe meter maids never havechange, for R100.00? 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Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009My Xhosa, my life – a photograhic exhibitionNews5Zimkhitha MbungeAgroup of iRhini townshipartists recentlylaunched an engagingexhibition of rare photographsof township lifestyleand Xhosa tradition.The exhibition, entitledMy Xhosa, was on show atEgazini Outreach Centre inExtension 6 and contains afascinating series of photographs,accompanied by captionsto place the images incontext.The photos were taken indifferent times and in differentplaces by unique photographers,exploring who theyare as a people. Each phototells a story of an aspect ofXhosa culture and traditionsuch as how Xhosa peopleused to dress, the types ofhouses they lived in and theirrituals.Nomathemba Kana (58)enjoys documenting the livesof the Xhosa people. Amongthe pictures she took was oneof a woman working in thegarden so that she can putfood on the table for her family.“I love taking pictures thattakes me back to my roots.These days things haveWhat the muni does for Fest behindthe scenesDuduzile HlatshwayoAt the official opening of the NationalArts Festival last week, Xoliswa Tom theMEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culturesaid her department has invested“R4.1 million to ensure the participationof artists from the Eastern Cape” duringthe National Arts Festival. The moneywas used to accommodate and transportartists and to pay for the services theyrender.This contribution made it possible fordance groups such as the AmaGcalekapeople and Imfene to showcase theirwork and for writers and publishers tocreate networks and promote their workat Wordfest.Grocott's Mail decided to find outmore about other Festival contributionsWHAT ONCE WAS... The graphic lines of a mud house built at Ethembeni informalsettlement in Extension 7. Photo: Nomathemba Tanachanged, we have adapted tothe Western culture so muchthat we forget who we reallyare and where we comefrom,” she says. She points toone of her favorites, a photographof a mud house. “This iswhere we use to live, but now,we're so carried away by thebrick houses.”Luvuyo Pongolo (23) likestaking pictures of life in thethe municipality had made. Municipalityspokesperson Thandy Matebese, saidthat besides the generous R4-million contribution,the municipality also providesoperational support “such as ensuringthat the services we provide are not interrupted,these services include makingsure that electricity and water are alwaysavailable, maintenance of generatorsin case of emergency, sewerage pumpsworking properly, collection of refuse,cleaning of streets every day and basicallymaking sure that we fix things so thateverything works properly”.During the Festival the municipalityalso tried to create casual job opportunitiessuch as employing more cleaners.They have even adjusted some of thelaws, most significantly the alcohol by-lawby extending the hours for selling alcoholtownship. He especially likesto take pictures of what theyouth get up to. If he was givena chance to write a book, hewould call it, “The good andthe bad of ‘kasi [township]later than usual for the duration of theFestival.Matebese said that they also makesure that they have municipal workers onstandby in case of an emergency. Duringthe Festival there is a heavy traffic load,so the municipality makes an effort towork with the police to make traffic officersavailable who can help facilitate trafficand prevent accidents from occurring.One visible effort is made in terms ofthe decorative lights on some lamp posts.As Festinos walked around the streetsof Grahamstown at night, they could seethat the municipality had rigged up somecolourful lights, even though some ofthem remind one of Christmas.“We make sure that the town also hasthe festive feeling and not only the people”,Matebese said.HOE DOWN... Makana Agricultural project was promoted as a way of growingveggies such as spinach, cabbage and carrots for families in need. NomathembaNdinisa of Ext 6 tends to the spinach patch. Photo: Nomathemba Tanalife”, he says.Viller Booi, likes takingpictures of her community,the people she lives with andwhat takes place in her neighbourhood.Keeping an eye oninternetZimkhitha MbungeIn February last year, EvertKnoesen, a compliance officerfrom the Film and PublicationsBoards (FPB) paida visit to Grahamstown's internetcafes, demanding tosee their FPB registrationpapers.He also scrutinised thewebsites visited by internetusers to monitor any illegalsites.Some people thought itThe exhibition featuresJenny Gordon who introducedthe photographers to thispowerful and fruitful projectto educate them and helpthem to make a living out of it.was a scam, as it was happeningfor the first time inGrahamstown. Knoesenmade a quick visit duringthe National Arts Festivallast year, when he returnedto Grahamstown to see if theestablishments were abidingby the regulations.He said he would becoming back again this yearbut has not done so yet. Internetcafé owners in HighStreet say they are just lettingsleeping dogs lie.When you follow in the path of yourfather, you learn to walk like him.BEST OF FEST...The Grocott’s Mailgraphic designteam were exceedinglyproud of theircolourful eight-pageArts Festival souvenirsupplement in theprevious edition ofthe paper. Here, fromleft, Kathryn McConnachie,Sabo Ndongeniand JulianaJangara put up thepages on the wall inthe newsroom beforethey were printed.Photo: Stephen PenneyFEATURESWOULD YOU LIKE A FEATUREIN Grocott’s Mail?WE CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUEFor further details and deadlines contactMichael Lukwe (mike@grocotts.co.za) atGrocott’s Mailon 046 622 7222 or 079 622 1122Next feature:Peppergrove Mall - 12 year celebrationDate: Tuesday 28 July 2009Advertising deadline: 22 July 2009‘Doing business without advertising is like winking ata girl in the dark. You know what you’re doing, butnobody else does.’ –Stuart H Britt

6 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009All Maclennan ever wantedSTILLNESSS... Three of the artworks from Julia Skeen’s exhibition Wilderness Encounters.(Clockwise from top left) Still and Turning, Mar Saba II and Christus.Photo: Cue/Ulandi du PlessisInto the desertNADIA LEVINSONJulia Skeen’s first exhibition at the National Arts Festival was a collaboration with her husband,Chris Mann in 1997. The exhibition, The Horn of Plenty, comprised 44 watercolour paintings,so Skeen is no stranger to regular Festival goers.Wilderness Encounters, her exhibition this year, consisted of a collection of oil paintings ofstark landscapes were inspired by the Judean desert in Israel and Skeen’s experiences of thedesert scenery during her 2006 visit. She presents the desert imagery as a platform for contemplationand reflection, alluding to religious connotations and spiritual enlightenment.The desert landscape aims to reproduce stillness reflected in the viewer, creating a spacewhich is not jumbled with day to day distractions.AT THE GATE... A Festival exhibition entitled Through The Eye featured the work of localartist and teacher Gill Maylam who exhibited her paintings alongside the work of EstelleMarais from Port Elizabeth and Diane Mclean from De Rust. With an interest in landscapes,portraits and townscapes, Maylam incorporates “ceramics in combination withother mediums such as sticks, wire and thread”. Although she has been an artist all herlife, Maylam said “the other two are more established than I am”. Marais, who takes a“nostalgic glance at the Karoo where she had grown up” paints in watercolour, allowsthe shadows to define and add to the characteristics of the subject matter. Mclean usesa lot of “old battered and beaten” objects placing an emphasis on how “the light falls onthem”. Photo: Cue/Sam DormehlTESSA TRAFFORD“AnMalvern van Wyk Smithintellectual scrum” washow Emeritus Professordescribed the debates he had withDon Maclennan about the meaning ofpoetry.At Think!Fest lecture on Fridayentitled Don Maclennan: Poet,Playwright and Gentleman, Van WykSmith paid homage to a man who washis friend and colleague for over 40years. The lecture saw family members,colleagues, former students andfans congregate to listen to a discussionof Maclennan’s poetry.According to Van Wyk Smith,Maclennan would argue that we cannotexplain what poetry is and that histhoughts towards poetry are perfectlycommunicated in his poem entitledThe Poetry Lesson (see below). Yettogether the two men decided that “ifhuman beings knew exactly what theywanted to say they would not writepoetry.” Yet, according to Van WykSmith, Maclennan’s first love was notpoetry. “The Don Maclennan I gotto know some forty years ago waspassionate about drama and prose,”Van Wyk Smith told the enrapturedaudience. Maclennan also allegedlywrote a number of novels and shortstories but he destroyed these, leavingbehind various anthologies of hispoetry and several plays.What was most intriguing aboutVan Wyk Smith’s lecture was itscontrast between Maclennan as apoet and Maclennan as a friend.Maclennan’s poetry paints a pictureof a man who was preoccupied withpotentially morbid thoughts such asthe meaning of life and death. Yet, asa member of the audience pointedout after the lecture, anyone who metMaclennan seemed to fall in love withhim.For all his literary outputMaclennan’s mission was stirringlysimple. As Van Wyk Smith recalledhim saying: “All I ever wanted to makewere a few clean statements on loveand death – things you cannot fake.”An extract fromThe Poetry LessonI give my unchastened children Thomas Hardy:‘Upon them stirs in lippings mere…We wonder, ever wonder, why we find us here.’They have known poetry all their lives,Have written learned essays on it.“Now tell me what it is”, I ask them.They are struck dumb, like animalsthat smell a yawning emptinessthat waits beyond their years.Perhaps I have projected onto themsome of my own fears –that evolution has no purpose,that mind and spirit, even god,are only words we usebecause we do not understand.Where can you detect the soulin our wormlike embryonic state?Language is a postless gate:like poems we are gratuitous and ephemeral,raindrops glistening briefly in the sun.They look at me expectantlysupposing that my silenceis a pedagogical device:they don’t believe mewhen I say it’s ignorance.I will not let them use the wordsA GREAT MIND... Payinghomage to his friend andcolleague,Prof Malvern Van WykSmith describeddiscussions with poet DonMaclennan as “anintellectual scrummage”.Photo: Cue/Ulandi du Plessis

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009The Eggman gets connectedLynn Nowers and Asanda NaketiJacob! Okay, let me smile forthe camera. Yes, she is standing“Helloright in front of me. She is smilingBOX OFFICE OPENS AT 2PM – PHONE FOR BOOKINGS – OPEN ON ALL PUBLICHOLIDAYS – PROGRAMME AND TIMES SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICEHANNAH MONTANA:THE MOVIEFri July 10 to Thurs July 16As Hannah Montana’s popularitybegins to take over her life,MileyStewart, on the urging of her fathertakes a trip to her hometown of CrowleyCorners,Tennessee to get some perspectiveon what matters the most inlife. Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus.FRI/SAT/SUN at 12.30pm & 3pmMON-TUES at 12.30pm & 3pmWED-THURS at 3pmAANGELS AND DEMONSHarvard symbologist Robert Langdonworks to solve a murder and prevent aterrorist act against the Vatican. 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Althoughhis headdress of several dozeneggs is his trademark, his accessorieschange every time.“I like to change somethingtuesday,14 june 2009wednesday,15 july 2009thursday, 16 july 2009friday, 17 july 20097.30am YO.TV Land, 12pmKwakhala Nyonini, 1pmShift, 2pm Study Mate,3.30 Casper, 4.30pmYakiri, 5pm YOTV, 5.30pmSiswati/Ndebele News,6pm Bold And The Beautifu,7pm Relate, 7.30pm XhosaNews, 8pm Generations,8.30pm Montana, 9pm Saluteto Greatness: In Harm’sWay, 10pm Mtunzini.Com.EntertainmentPuzzle 2 (Very hard, difficulty rating 0.82)Sabani 9 sounds African 5 jazzMaria Sibiya 2 7 Sabani 6is a local 3jazzmusician who continues4 to 2keep 5it real with his 6LOCAL jazz musician, MonwabisiSabani, gave his audience homegrown fusion of reggaemany opportunities to get upfrom their chairs to move and his music is African jazzgroove to his soothing jazz because he tells stories withsounds.his songs. One of his songs isWhile strumming his the tongue-in-cheek “I’ve gotacoustic 5guitar during 1 the naughty children 3who 4don’tDakawa Jazz Festival last want to work”. In this song, heweek, Sabani 3 performed a few 6 speaks 5 about a man who 2hassongs from his two albums, disrespectful children who areAround the World and One too lazy to work and only relysong, One nation.on their father who is growingtvGUIDETimes and shows were correct at the time of going to pressand soul sounds. 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Dube on Monday.every year. Last year I had a big ostrich on myhead and chickens on my shoulders,” says daSilva.So why the telephone this year? “I used tosing and dance before but the world is moving,you know technology. Today everyone is on thephone.”Da Silva was born in Benin, West Africain 1979 and now lives in Cape Town. He canbe seen at festivals and events all around thecountry.He uses what is going on the world to getideas for what to say on his telephone. “I wantto show what is happening in Africa, so we don’tforget what is going on around us,” he explains.He talks about current issues in a humorousand jolly manner.He doesn’t get paid by the Festivalorganisers and relies on tips from festinos. Ashe says, “I’m a comedian. 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Enjoy!old.Sabani, known to hisfans as Sarha, says he stillappreciates all the supportthat he gets from his fans. Hesays artists in South Africaneed support because theyalso earn a living through theirskills. The only free man isan artist because he uses hismusic for the benefit of himselfand others,” he said.According to theprogramme director, XolaniFaku, the Dakawa jazz festival5am World Today, 7.30amHurray For Huckle, 8am AMShopping, 10am 7de Laan,10.30am Generations, 11amIsidingo, 11.30am The View,1.30pm Africa News Update,2pm Membaz Only, 4pm 3Talk With Noeleen, 6.30pmIsidingo, 7pm News, 7.30pmMulan, 9.30pm De Kat.YEBO... Gregory Da Silva hands thetelephone to Stephina, a member of thecrowd eager to talk on the Eggman's phone.Photo: Asanda Naketi8am African LanguageNews, 9am Rhythm City,12.30pm Judge Judy, 1pmNews Day, 1.30pm TheSteve Wilkos Show, 2.30pmSummerton Mill, 3.30pmFrenzy, 5.10pm The YoungAnd The Restless, 6.30pmRhythm City, 7.30pm Scandal!,8pm WWE Afterburn,9.30pm 3rd Degree, 10pmeNews.9m Rhythm City, 10am3rd Degree, 12.10pmPlanet Parent, 12.30pmJudge Judy, 1.30pm WWERaw, 3pm Double Dragon,5.10pm The Young AndThe Restless, 6pm e News,6.30pm Rhythm City, 7pme News, 7.30pm Scandal!,8pm Planet’s Funniest Animals,8.30pm Smackdown,10.30pm Perfect Husband:6am Sunrise, 10am SunsetBeach, 12pm ShowbizReport, 1pm News Day,1.30pm Steve WilkosShow, 4pm C-Bear AndJamal, 4.40pm Backstage,5.10pm The Young And TheRestless, 6pm e News EarlyEdition, 6.30pm RhythmCity, 7pm eNews PrimeTime, 8pm Sleepless InSeattle, 10pm News.6am Sunrise, 10amShield No Sweat, 10.30ame-Shibobo, 12pm How IMet Your Mother, 12.30pmJudge Judy, 1pm NewsDay, 1.30pm WWE, 6pme News, 6.30pm RhythmCity, 7pm e News, 7.30pmStyle By Jury, 8pm Hellboy ,10.30pm Species II.7is funded by the Eastern CapeArts and Culture Counciland serves as a platform topromote local jazz musicians.Faku acknowledges that localartists need to be appreciatedand need proper marketing.Due to poor attendance, Sabanisays organisers should work ontheir marketing strategies on aregular basis. If you still wantto listen to his music, both hisalbums retail at R50 and can bebought at the Dakawa Arts andCulture Centre.5.30am Formula One, 8amTour de France Highlights,10am Binnelanders, 11amIron Man, 1.15pm Sindy:The Fairy Princess, 2.45pmRoary, 3.30pm Drake &Josh, 4.30pm Class Of TheTitans, 5pm Army Wives,6pm Binnelanders, 6.30pmEGOLI - Place Of Gold, 7pmClipz, 7.30pm Chuck, 8.30pmPrison Break, 9.30pm Dexter.7am SuperCycling, 9am Infomercials,10am Binnelanders,11am Hoot, 1pm Bob TheBuilder: On Site, 2.30pmRoary, 3pm G2G: Got To Go,3.30pm The Future Is Wild,5pm Chuck, 6.30pm EGOLI.- Place Of Gold, 8.30pm CSI,9.30pm Rise, 10.30pm Rise,11.05pm Iron Man.5.30am Inside The PGATour, 6am European PGAHighlights, 9am Infomercials,10am Binnelanders,10.30am EGOLI, 11amDreamgirls, 2.30pm MyFriend Rabbit, 3.30pm ThePinky And Perky Show, 4pmSpliced, 7pm Scrubs, 8.30pmDesperate Housewives,9.30pm CSI, 10.45pm OpenChampionship Highlights.10am Binnelanders, 11amDeep Water, 1.00pmBob The Builder: On Site,2.30pm My Friend Rabbit,3pm Erky Perky, 3.30pmFARMkids, 4pm My GoldfishIs Evil, 5pm All Access, 6pmBinnelanders, 6.30pm EGOLI,7pm The Office, 8.30pm TheHappening.

8 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009NewsNguni, a breed from the past or for the future?arah-Jane Bradfieldlthough Nguni cattle present an alternativeto crop farming, the generalconsensus among beef farmers is diidedwhen it comes to the viability of farmingguni versus other breeds. According to Tubydu Preez, a beef farmer outside Alexanria,the choice of which breed depends largeyon location, personal preference, weathernd grazing conditions. “People have preferncesof which breed to work with in the sameay that we have preferences of what car wehoose to drive. The decision also depends onhere you will be farming them, because theguni is geared for thriving in hardy areasnd not under intensive conditions,” he said.he popularity of the Nguni as a beef breedas grown in recent years, but the jury is stillut among local farmers on whether they aren economically viable alternative to otherreeds of beef cattle.A hybrid of indigenous and Indian cattle,he Nguni were brought into South Africa byhe Nguni tribes of Xhosa, Zulu and Swazieople during their migration to South Africaetween 600 and 700 AD. They are charactersedby their multicoloured, many patternedides but theirosesare always black-tipped. They are a principalform of Sanga cattle, which originated as hybridsof the Zebu and humpless cattle in EastAfrica. The variation of skin colours includeblack, white, red, brown, cream and dun, aswell as a variety of horn shapes reflected in anintricate, lyrical system of naming each variationwithin the Zulu culture. The Nguni haveplayed an important social and economic rolein the development of traditional societiesaround South Africa and are used as a bride’sdowry.Being relatively small cattle, the bullsweigh between 500 and 700kg and cows weighin from 320 to 440kg. Calves wean at approximately175kg and grow 0,7 kg per day untilthey have been weaned. The Nguni lead long,productive lives, with cows producing 10 ormore calves in their lifetime and calve regularly.According to Leonie Yendall of LeroyNguni Stud Farm in Manley Flats the biggestadvantages of the Nguni breed are their heatand light tolerance and their tick and diseaseresilience. “Because of their heritage theirdisease incidence and mortality rates arevery low, and vet bills tendto be cheaperSTANDING PROUD... An artist’s impression of an Nguni bull, oil on canvas by Leigh Voigt.SPECKLED… Local authors Marguerite Poland and David Hammond-Tooke’s The AbundantHerds explains the large and complex repertoire of isiZulu words used to describe the coloursand patterns of Nguni cattle. The cow above is known as imasenezimpukane (the fliesin the buttermilk). Photo: Suppliedthan for other breedsbecause the Nguni canpretty much look after itself,”she said. They are alsomostly immune to heartwater diseaseand in some cases even redwater,which are tick borne diseases. Yendall saidthe Nguni is also very fertile, which is “ahuge benefit”. Yendall also said that theircapacity as good foragers is good news forlocal farmers who have a diversity of foliageon their farms. “The Nguni will eat just aboutanything, including bushes and leaves, sothis makes them viable for farmers in rockyconditions,” she said. While their smallframes should be an additional advantagemeaning lower food consumption than biggeranimals, national feedlot trends suggestotherwise.Paul Hobson of Hobson and Co Auctioneersin Grahamstown said that two of themajor feedlots in the country, namely KaranBeef and Sparta Beef, discriminate against thebreed because they maintain that the Ngunidoes not have the same feed conversion andconfirmation of the other beef breeds. “This isprobably caused by the best Nguni material beingsold for breeding, as the Nguni sales heldin the Eastern Cape have been very high. TheUmsenge Sale in Grahamstown has been themost successful Nguni sale in SA this year,with cows and heifers attaining prices far higherthan any other breed,” he said.Nguni calves weigh only around 170kgcompared to 220 kg from an English breed orbonsmara, and therefore fetch less than otherbreeds. Hobson said that because the Ngunithrives in stony areas it would be “senseless”to farm them along the coast. “You wouldn’tfarm them anywhere between Port Alfredand Kenton, because you would do much betterwith other beef breeds like the Tuli. But inrough terrains you can farm them when youcan’t farm anything else,” he said.According to local farmer Jonathan Bradfield,whether to farm with Ngunis or otherbreeds should be dictated by the type of veldyou have on your farm. He stressed that beeffarming on a marginal farm or on a small scalewas not a good idea.“To be a successful beef farmer firstly youshouldn’t owe anything on the farm and secondlyyou should own a large farm as yournett return per hectare is very low,” he said.Bradfield said that in cash-cropping there isa higher turnover per hectare with “the possibilityof hitting the jackpot”, but this type offarming is high risk. “In farming beef your riskis relatively low but the chances of getting richquick are also relatively low,” he concluded.Applications are invited from suitably qualifiedcandidates for postIT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN I & IIINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION(CONTRACT OR PERMANENT POSITION)from as early a date as possibleThe successful candidate will be responsible for IT technical support for all users on campus.Candidates for IT Support Technician I must meet the following minimum requirements: • Degree orrelevant IT Diploma (3 years) or equivalent plus 2 years relevant IT experience OR grade 12 plus 5 yearsrelevant IT experience.Candidates for IT Support Technician II must meet the following minimum requirements: • Degree orrelevant IT Diploma (3 years) or equivalent plus 4 years relevant IT experience OR grade 12 plus 7 yearsrelevant IT experience.THE FULL MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, AGAINST WHICH PROSPECTIVE CANDI-DATES WILL BE MEASURED, ARE DETAILED IN THE JOB PROFILETo be considered for this post, applicants must access the application requirements at http://www.ru.ac.za/jobs or contact 046 603 8004 for further information. The completed application, together with acurriculum vitae and the official addendum, should be received by Recruitment & Selection, RhodesUniversity, P O Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140, or jobs@ru.ac.za by 12 noon on Tuesday, 28 July 2009.Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes Universityespecially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply.Grocott’sGAO1064XXX… These Nguni cattle blend into the Eastern Cape veld at leroy Nguni Stud Farm.

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10 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009FUN WITH DAD... In order to celebrate Fathers Day, KingswoodPre-Primary arranged a treasure hunt for the Children andtheir fathers. Each child was given a bag with a map, rulesand the five clues. Arriving back at the school with theirpacket of goodies were, from left, Wayne Vos and his daughterIris and Right Ashley Basson and his daughter Dominique.Photo: SuppliedCART WITH ATTITUDE... Phillip Sebe used his colourfully decorated donkeycart to ferry Festinos to and from different venues in town, charging them R5and R10. With him is his son Masixole Stayi. Photo: Luvuyo MjekulaTREASURES... Nina Butler, a third year RhodesUniversity student admires the beautiful jewelsat the Royal Amber and Silver Myst stall.Photo: Dee AlcockGIRLS HAVING FUN... It was all fun and snacks for Hlalani friends andsisters (from left to right) Asisipho Mzalazala, Asive Stuurman, ThandiweStuurman, Andiswa Stuurman and Anesipho Mzalazala at the TransnetTruck during the National Arts Festival. Photo: Luvuyo MjekulaSPORTSMEN... PJ Olivier Hoërskool pupils attended the Albany Sub-Union tournament in Humansdorp. The boyswould like to thank Pick n Pay for sponsoring them with tracksuits. Photo: SuppliedOYS TO (SPIDER)MEN... Siphosethu Liwani (left) and his friends Kukhoayekiso, Bongani Mgoqi and Aphiwe Meyers, all from Grahamstown, wentn a selling spree on Friday. Photo: Luvuyo MjekulaOUTWARD BOUND... Faith du Plessis shakes hands with WimpieBosch from the Rapportryers organisation – Grahamstown, oneof the sponsors who made this dream possible. Faith, a learnerat Victoria Girls’ High School, is attending a two month internationalcamp for young women in Denmark - Camp Rising Sun.Photo: Luvuyo MjekulaBEAT IT... Brothers Tyrese (right) and TyriqueDouglas have fun in Hill Street shortly aftertheir dad, Tyrone Douglas, took them to thedoctor on Friday. Photo: Luvuyo Mjekula

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009Makana Enviro-News No 86NEWSIsipho charity trust makes itone step at a time11Compiled by Lawrence SisitkaFlower FestivalGrahamstown’s Festival City status has extended to include a Flower Festival! It will takeplace on Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November in the Makana Botanical Gardens.The event embraces the Albany Horticultural & Lilium Society’s glorious annual SpringFlower Show. The SA Garden Marquee will once again be the venue for the Flower Competition,where gardening enthusiasts can enter their prize plants and blooms. There will also bea garden competition, guest speakers, garden stalls, practical workshops, food and entertainmentfor all ages. The Albany branch of the Botanical Society will be back with their popularannual indigenous plant sale.To find out more, contact info@grahamstownflowerfestival.co.za or visit the websitewww.grahamstownflowerfestival.co.zaEastern Cape community trainingLast week a group of Eastern Cape communitytraining facilitators met at the UmthathiProject in Extension 7 for a week long Trainingof Trainers programme. For the first three daysthe trainers worked with Heila Sisitka, GladysTyatya and Henry Muloongo from the RhodesEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityUnit to develop a community learning facilitatorsresource book. This book captures the experienceof community trainers in the EasternCape and specifically looks at the kind of workthey do, how they deal with complex issues suchas building trust within communities and howto introduce and work with good practices thatare more sustainable. The booklet also coversissues such as how to evaluate training programmeswhere the emphasis is on what valueare communities finding in the training, and onhow to develop and use training materials more effectively. To study good practices, and tothink about how to integrate these into training programmes, the group visited Kuyasa SpecialSchool to look at how the children were learning entrepreuneurship skills with their wormfarming and school food gardening project. The group also visited the Umthathi Afri-CultureProject. Soul Shava, who recently completed a PhD on indigenous plant-based knowledge inenvironment and development projects came down from Pretoria to share his insights intoprocesses of working with indigenous knowledge in the context of the Afri-Culture Project.The group also spent a day on nutrition training and on health and well-being issues, wherethe Department of Pharmacy and the Department of Health provided additional insights. TheCommunity Learning Facilitators Resource Book will be available from Umthathi at the endof July.Bots EE centre tender approvedThe funding for the Botanical Gardens Environmental Education Centre has been approvedby SANBI and by DEAT. Tenders for the building have been solicited, and the tender selectioncommittee has met. This means that the building will begin soon, with an anticipated completiondate in mid 2010.DUDUZILE HLATSHWAYOThe Amakhala Foundation and SunshineCoast Charity Trust recently invited themedia to visit Isipho Charity Trust inPaterson. Isipho is an HIV/Aids organisationwhich has been operating from abandoned,unsafe municipal buildings for the past fiveyears. The trust was founded by David Banesiand Sindiswe Dumana in February 2002 becausethey wanted to do something for theircommunity which is being ravaged by HIV/Aids. The Paterson couple had also been particularlyinspired by the first World Aids Daycelebration in 2001. “Our vision is to take careof people living with HIV/Aids as well as orphansand vulnerable children as they arethe most abused members of the community,”Banesi says.Isipho is located in the small rural townof Paterson near Addo Elephant Park and isknown for its unemployment and economicchallenges. Jill Lake, chairperson of Isipho,explained that the organisation was informedby the municipality to vacate the premisesbecause the building is being converted intooffices, forcing Isipho to find a new home.However, Lake says “last year a fantastic opportunitycame about when a property 500maway from Isipho went on sale. At the sametime an American couple, Ryan and LauraRothschild, were out on holiday and were visitingthe centre. They offered to donate nearlyhalf of the asking price if we could raise therest.”Amakhala Game Reserve rallied togetherwith other organisations and individuals whoall helped to raise funds to buy the building.But even though this was most successful,Isipho still struggles to find donations to helpcomplete the renovations of their new home.They are in need of R5-million to completephase one, (dormitories and classrooms) andphase two for offices, ablutions, classroomsand dorms.However, this is a long term goal and willcost approximately R1-million. Through exposurevia the media the trust hopes to receivemore donations to complete the renovations.“What we are hoping to achieve by buildinga new centre for Isipho is to have a saferand happier environment for the children andstaff, as well as better facilities, which willenable Isipho to reach more members of thecommunity and provide a better service,” saidLake.The main goal is to complete renovationsand thus be able to comply with governmentregulations to register as a youth and childcarecentre, which will allow them to receivegovernment funding and provide food for volunteersand the children.Makana educators contribute tosynthesis and swansongThe Rhodes University Environmental Educationand sustainability unit hosted the finalworkshop of their tenure of the Cape BiodiversityConservation Education Programme at KirstenboschBotanical Gardens in June, for environmentaleducators working within the Cape floristicregion. A strong delegation from the EasternCape attended the workshop, including educatorsGlady Tyaya, Didi Maselana and Elisma Hallierfrom Makana. The main purpose of the workshopwas to share the experiences of the programmefrom the last 5 years with all partners and charta course for conservation education in the CFRand nationally. Two days of intense interactionsaround the key themes of strategy development,schools support, networking, professional developmentand workplace learning lead to the developmentof a final synthesis report which is currentlyin the final stages of production.Arkworks launches at the FestivalA local environmental NGO called The Arkwork Collective, inspired and lead by Dylan Mc-Garry, was busy at the National Arts Festival with puppet shows on the Steve Biko lawns at theentrance to Village Green. The puppet show uses puppets made from plastic waste from theMakana municipal dump to tell environmental stories and to develop entrepreneurship andidentity among vulnerable youth. The story told in this year’s festival was The Kwagga and theUnicorn, which shares both a message of species extinctions linked to the use of fossil fuels(the plastics used in the puppets), and a message of hope. The puppeteers were all previouslyunemployed youth that developed their skills to a remarkable degree, and great interest inthe performance has been shown by the Edinburgh Arts Festival – the largest and best knownArts Festival in the world.Contacts for Makana Enviro-News:Nikki Köhly: nkohly@yahoo.com, 046 636 1643/Lawrence Sisitka: heilaw@imaginet.co.za,046 622 8595/Jenny Gon: j-gon@intekom.co.za, 046 622 5822/Dan Wylie d.wylie@ru.ac.za,046 603 8409/Nick James: nickjames@intekom.co.za, 046 622 5757/Strato Copterosstrato@iafrica.com, 082-785.6403.REFLECTIVE… Self Portrait 1986-2001 by Jacques Coetzer was one of the self representationsseen in the Construct, Beyond The Documentary Photograph exhibition at the Monumentduring the National Arts Festival. Photo: Alexia BergerApplications are invited from suitably qualifiedcandidates for postCALL CENTRE ADMINISTRATORINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYfrom as early a date as possibleTHE POST HAS ALSO BEEN POSITIONED AS A DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITY (PLEASEREFER ADVERT FURTHER DOWN).The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving all incoming calls, e-mails and visitors to theSupport Section.Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: • matric plus 3 years relevant workingexperience; • previous administrative experience within a computerized environment with the abilityto deal with queries via e-mail and the phone; • computer literate; • excellent interpersonal and communicationskillsAn ICDL certificate or equivalent will be an advantage.DEVELOPMENTAL POSTAs this post can be filled at developmental level, candidates for this level must have at least the followingrequirements: • matric plus 6 months relevant working experience; • previous administrative experiencewithin a computerized environment; • computer literate; • an aptitude to understand operating systemsand office softwareTHE FULL MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, AGAINST WHICH PROSPECTIVE CANDI-DATES WILL BE MEASURED, ARE DETAILED IN THE JOB PROFILETo be considered for this post, applicants must access the application requirements at http://www.ru.ac.za/jobs or contact 046 603 8004 for further information. The completed application, together with acurriculum vitae and the official addendum, should be received by Recruitment & Selection, RhodesUniversity, P O Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140, or jobs@ru.ac.za by 12 noon on Tuesday, 28 July 2009.Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes Universityespecially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply.Grocott’sGAO1063

2NEWSGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009THEN & NOWVICTORIAN LAD… This photo by thephotography studio Hepburn & JeanesRustic bridge in the BotanicalGardens appeared in a photographicsouvenir book published in 1898.THE BRIDGE STILL STANDS…The 2009 version of the photo, takenby Demelza Bush, depicts a youngman striking the same pose as in the1898 picture. Clothing worn by the twoyoung men is very different, yet theirdemeanor has not changed much.nd now for the Schools’ Fest…STAFF REPORTERThe National Schools Festival officially opened at the 1820Settlers Monument yesterday morning.The programme for 2009 offers no less than 12productions by some of the most talented artists in SouthAfrica. These include: Iago’s Last Dance, by Mike van Graanand the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit, written by MargaretEdson, that touches on the dimensions of language, ideas,philosophy and religion. Edson flew out from the USA for theNational Arts Festival and has enthusiastically agreed to bepart of the Schools’ Festival, where she was due only to speakat the official opening, but will also present a lecture entitledOut of Breath in which she explores the similarities betweentheatre and teaching.Neon Anthems presents Tokoloshe Come Again, writtenand directed by the talented and energetic duo Liam Magnerand Cobus van Heerden. This production is the follow up tothe extremely popular, Tokoloshe Come and Go!. Moving intoDance Mophatong presents Threads which includes poetrywritten and performed by the popular Lebo Mashile.Mashile is known for her poetry, performance,acting, presenting and producing will alsobe the guest Keynote Speaker at the official openingof the Festival. She can currently be seen on SouthAfrican television screens as the presenter of Drawing theLine, an interactive talk show dealing with moral issues amongour young adolescents.Learners will also gain hands-on arts experience in theworkshop sessions where they will encounter the remarkabletalents of expert artists such as Karen Logan, Matthew Ribnick,Iain Robinson, Jacques de Silva, Sisonke Yafela, DanielBuckland, Richard Antrobus and many more.Those attending the Festival this year will have ampleopportunity to discover all the various disciplines within thearts firsthand. Participation in the Schools’ Festival is prebookedby way of communication with interested teachers fromschools across the country, through a registration process.Learners and teachers are encouraged to raise the nominalfees for transport, accommodation and meals to attend theseevents. For those less fortunate, the Grahamstown Foundationlends financial support to those whose fundraising efforts havebeen shown to be genuinely participative (however meagre itmay be) and will provide full sponsorship if needed.Since its inception in 1975 the GrahamstownFoundation’s National Schools Festival has traditionallytaken place directly after the National Arts Festival in July.This year it once again offers a spectacular range of professionalproductions, lectures, workshops, exhibitions and filmsfor the almost 1 000 Grade 12 learners and teachers to immersethemselves in for five days.

13lassifieds 1. Personal 2. Announcements 3. Sales & Services 4. Employment 5. Accommodation 8. Motoring 9. Legals 10. Extras1. PERSONALBirthday noticesFoundFISHING Fishing Bag recoveredon the 19th June 2009contact Chantel @ Hi-Tec on046-6361660.Miscellaneous Sales5. ACCOMMODATIONAccommodationOfferedTuesday, 14 July 2009On a journey torehabilitation21 st BirthdayHave a wonderful14 th July, Levona.Stay as sweet as you are.We love you.Ma and all your family.DeathRIELLY Dawn may you restin peace and we will alwaysremember you in our hearts.Your friends, the ladies.RIELLY Dawn Louisa Sadlypassed away 8 July 2009. Iwill always treasure the goodtimes and laughter we sharedtogether. Fondly rememberedwith love by Ann & family.RIELLY Dawn Louisa peacefullypassed away 8 July 2009,those who love can never bemore than a thought away foras long as there is memorythey’ll live on in the heart, lovinglyremembered by Charlie.OWER Joy in loving memoryf a dear friend Joy. Rest ineace calendar girl. We williss you Lloly & Mary.OWER Joy (nee Draycott),oy, beloved mother of Val andes, Roy and Adeline, devotedrandmother of Wayne, Winks,aryn, Morné, Christin and Rihard,cherished great gran ofeorge and Edward and sorelyissed by her faithful canineompanion Andy, passed awayeacefully on 11 July 2009.om, you will always be partf our lives and in our thoughtsnd prayers. We will treasurehe many wonderful memoriesnd miss you dearly.Funeral NoticeGOWER Joy (nee Draycott),The funeral service to be heldon Saturday 18 July 2009 atChrist Church. Speke St. Grahamstownat 2.30pm. Funeralarrangements by Ings FuneralHomes.LostPEARL Bracelet multi strands.Reward offered if found. PleaseContact 082 898 2653 or 083308 1421.SET of car/house keys withblue lanyard. Reward offered!Call 083 419 7651.To advertise herecontact Tamie on046 622 7222In MemoriamMAINS Stan passed away 13thJuly 1993. Still missed andlovingly remembered by Lindaand children.2. ANOUNCEMENTSNoticesFAMSAGRAHAMSTOWNwill be proposing changesto the CONSTITUTION at theAnnual General Meetingto be held in August 2009.Copies of the present andproposed Constitution willbe available for commentat FAMSA offices, 63a HighStreet.Tel (046) 622 2580, e-mail:famsa@imaginet.co.za3. SALES & SERVICESFinanceDEBT DEBT DEBT!!!!Phone Shirley @ Alpha DebtCounselling on 082 083 5709or 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 5171Home MaintenanceMarius Barnard. Plumbing& renovations. Roof,gutters, watertank, drivewaysteamcleaning. 24hr service.Cell: 079 968 7299PetsFAIRBAIRNKENNELS& CATTERYTel: 046 622 3527Cell: 082 552 3829For Well Cared-for,Happy PetsSPCA046 622 3233EMERGENCY: 079 037 3466Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm. Sat9.30am - 12noon & 3pm - 4pm. Sun 9.30am- 10.30am & 3pm - 4pm. Public HolidayCLOSED.ANIMALS FOUND• 2 Maltese poodles on the N2 nationalroad.• Tan Boerboel found on Rhodescampus.• Red chicken found near St. Aidens.ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION• Black and white Fox Terrier, found andnever claimed.• Young Husky, nice nature, needs a biggarden and loves to go for a walk.• Yellow Labrador X, needs a lovinghome.• Rover, a gentleman, mixed breedneutered.• Jethro, neutered tan and white, mixedbreed, good companion dog.• GSD, a really handsome dog with anexceptional nature.• A playful, plump puppy – about sixweeks old.• 2 Border Collie X puppies, black andwhite – very trainable• Several other delightful puppies from8 weeks old• A beautiful white fluffy cat. Boarded andnever collected.• Several good looking adult cats, acalico, a ginger, a tabby, several kittensfrom 8 weeks upwards.PLEASE CAN YOU HELP USWe still need building materials toupgrade and refurbish our kennels.Cement, sand, bricks, roofing sheets orwhat have you. Blankets are an ongoingneed, presently, those kennels thatdo not have infrared lamps are beingupgraded.SPCA says: Would you like to be chainedup all day and maybe night and leftoutside in the cold or hot weather, withno water or food, would you like to bebound to one spot, lonely, anxious andmiserable? – No you would not. Sowhy do it to your dog? A chained dogbecomes frustrated and starts pullingthe chain causing ghastly injuries to itsneck – SO PLEASE DO NOT CHAIN UPYOUR DOG.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 quotationALL facilities available inserviced rooms. Phone 046622 4464. HELEN WALLACEESTATE AGENT.To LetFLAT TO RENT Bedsitter inScotts Avenue R2 000pm.Contact: 083 687 2341.8. MOTORINGMotoring Sales2 X 280 SE Mercedece Benzto be sold. Enquire: Zinn 046622 7326 or 079 537 4273.Grocott’sMail40 High StreetGrahamstown 6140Matched?Hatched?Despatched?Need a personaladvert in thelocalnewspaper?ContactTamieBUSISIWE HOHOMEMBERS of the publicwere outraged after visitinga stall on the Village Greenas part of an exhibition organisedby the Departmentof Correctional Services. Thestall was set up as a platformfor minimum security offendersto exhibit their artworkbut visitors were disappointedthat the artwork was notfor sale.People wrote many commentsabout it in the visitor'sbook, with some sayingthat it's unfair to the prisonerswho are doing somethingpositive and worthwhile to rehabilitatethemselves. “Brilliantand creative artwork,I don't know why it's not forsale but I think it should be,if not for the inmates thenfor the family members whoASANDA NAKETIMedium security offendersfrom all overthe country movedthe audience to tears at a performanceat Kingswood Collegeon Saturday. The nationaldeputy minister of CorrectionalServices, Hlengiwe Mkhizesaid, “Correctional Services ishidden. This interaction reallygave peace of mind. Peopleare on a path to fix their attitudes,re-socialising and findingtheir true identity.”The Eastern Cape Departmentof CorrectionalServices hosted an eventon Saturday where offendersshowcased their talent indrama, music and dance. Artsprogrammes organised by thedepartment are encouragedas a form of rehabilitationand are conducted with theaim of working through someof the negative emotions offendersare burdened with aswell as dealing with the rejectionthey may face when theyreturn to their communitiesafter they are released on parole.A drama group from theFree State, a marimba groupfrom Grahamstown, a dancegroup from East London anda marching band from Cradockperformed at an eventto honour the deputy minister.During the National Arts Festival,a marquee was set up onVillage Green to exhibit someof the arts and crafts createdby the offenders. This wasmet with an overwhelmingresponse from the public, whowere eager to buy the artsand crafts. Mkhize said, “Thisallows inmates to be creativeand are done in relation withthe Department of Labour.You can look, but you can't buyPaintings are very importantas they reflect a person's innersoul while drama helpsthem act out emotions.”However, she said the workis not for sale because thereno official policy whereby thework can be priced and sold.“Together with the Departmentof Labour, we are workingon skilling and developingthese inmates while we try toget them started so they areready to be on their feet,” shesaid.The drama group fromLeeuwkop Correctional Centrein the Free State raisedawareness about the hardshipsand good choices onecan still make while in prison.After the performance,they talked about how longthey have been in prison,what crimes they committedand what dreams theyhad and still have. A marimbaand s’cathamiya groupfrom Grahamstown, who callthemselves Imbube (lion)performed alongside femaleoffenders from the East LondonCorrectional Centre atthe Village Green. A local offender,Zola Mqwebedu, is thelead singer of Imbube and amarimba player. She said,“Outside I did choral musicand joined Imbube here. WhenI go out I would love to do selfawarenessprogrammes andteach people how to play themarimba.” The Leewkop castpresented the Deputy Ministerwith a decorative piece ofcloth with their autographs onit as a token of their appreciation.Expressing her gratitudeshe said, “Things gone wrongtake a lot of time to correct. Iam humbled by the talent as itis the first thing that gets hiddenonce things go wrong.”bring them bread every day”said Geoffrey Lebenya whowas most eager to purchaseone of the artworks.Other people commentedthat it is another form of oppressionand that the departmentshould not have broughtthe artworks to the Festival ifthey had no intention of sellingit.The department officialswho manned the stall keptmum on exactly why the workis not for sale. However, EasternCape regional co-ordinatorfor communication, ZamaFeni said “The reason why weare not selling the artworksis because there is no developedpolicy to give guidelineson how we should sell thework and what to do with themoney afterwards.”The stall was set up inthe first marquee at the entranceof Village Green andture, handbags and clothing,pottery, tableware, claypaintings, wooden clocks andcushion covers. Part of thereason why people were soadamant about buying thecrafts was because, accordingto the visitor's book, thework seems “more appealingthan anything else at the Festival”.Feni said, “Selling theprisoners' artwork is out ofthe question for now becausethe is no policy, but in futurewe hope we will be able tosell them.” One suggestionwas that the department sellsthe crafts on the offenders'behalf and keep the moneyso that when the inmates arereleased on parole they havesome money or it can be givenexhibited paintings, sculp-it to theirfamilies.

14 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009MotoringMini motoringHybrid electric vehicleSouth Korea’s largest automaker,Hyundai Motor Company, beganreceiving pre-launch ordersfor its Elantra LPI Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV), its first hybridvehicle for commercial sale.The car was officially introducedin the Korea domesticmarket on 7 July. The car, whichis the world’s first hybrid electricvehicle to be powered by a LiquefiedPetroleum Injected (LPI)engine, was first unveiled at the2009 Seoul Motor Show in April.The Elantra LPI HEV will ensureeco-friendliness as well aseconomical operating costs anddifferentiated designs.Powered by an LPI Gammaengine displacing 1.6 litres, a15kW (105 Nm) electric motorand a Continuously VariableTransmission (CVT), the ElantraLPI HEV emits just 99 g/km ofCO2 and 90% fewer emissionsthan an equivalent standardgasoline–powered Elantra toqualify as a Super Ultra LowEmission Vehicle (SULEV).-Stephen PenneyGM battery labGeneral Motors expanded itsbattery research and developmentcapabilities by opening thelargest and most technologicallyadvanced battery lab in the UnitedStates on its Technical Centrecampus.The new Global Battery SystemsLab will lead GM’s globaladvanced battery engineeringresources and expedite the introductionof electrically drivenvehicles, including the ChevroletVolt, as well as plug-in hybridand hybrid-electric vehicles andfuel cell vehicles.Operations began in January– nine months ahead of scheduleand the lab became fully functionalin May. -Stephen PenneyRED HOT ROVER... This Rover 75, 2.0L V6 was spotted near the Village Green Fair during the National Arts Festival. The Rover 75 is an executive carproduced initially by the Rover Group at Cowley, Oxfordshire, UK, and later by MG Rover at their Longbridge site in Birmingham in the UK. The Rover 75was available with front-wheel drive in either a saloon or estate body and latterly, in V8-engined form, with rear-wheel drive. The Rover 75 was unveiledat the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show at the same time as the new Jaguar S-Type which has similar retro styling. Deliveries commenced in February1999 from Rover's Cowley production facility. Production of the Rover and MG branded models ceased in 2005 when manufacturer MG Rover enteredadministration. Photo: Stephen PenneyStaff ReporterREWARD OFFEREDFOR MISSINGLAPTOPFujistu Siemens,Esprimo V5505,SWYKAJ 006637.Contact 082 784 3505Keeping road rage in checkSouth African roads have all to often beenthe scene of fatal incidents of road rage.Cases of fatal shootings and beatingsare not uncommon as a direct result of peoplenot being able tocontrol their temper.Research conductedby the AutomobileAssociation (AA) ofSouth Africa lookedat a cross sectionof drivers fromJohannesburg andresponses describedmore cases ofaggressive road usethan extreme roadrage. “South Africans are known to be excessivelyaggressive on the roads and this mindset needs tochange if we are to stop the culture of road ragein its tracks,” says Gary Ronald of the AA. Causesof road rage include a lack of public transport inSouth Africa as well as poor road conditions inmany areas. It may also be a trigger reaction toexcessive stress or pent up anger.In a society desensitised by violence, aggressivebehaviour is becoming more common onSouth African roads – motorists pull off dangerouslyin front of others, follow too closely, shoutobscenities and make rude gestures.Urgent action needs to be taken. Educatingour children in proper road use, fostering a cultureof road tolerance, and strengthening the perceptionthat law enforcers will identify and prosecuteoffenders with vigour, will have a positive impacton our road safety record.E.P. MUF FLERS5 Howse StreetGrahamstown 6140Tel.: (046) 622 8448, & 622 9120Voluntary compliance with traffic laws andconditions should be the chief goal of any antiaggressivedriver campaign. Individual driversneed to be aware of their own driving practices andto keep their emotions in check when venturingonto the road.This could be encouraged through extensivelyfocused media and educational law enforcementcampaigns aimed at changing the mindset of drivers.The reintroduction of a road user or drivereducation syllabus in the school system wheretolerance, courtesy and patience are taught to ouryoung drivers would also go a long way in decreasingaccidents on our roads, as would enforcementof traffic rules relating to aggressive and dangerousdriving.“It is the culture of aggression and violencethat needs to be dealt with to create calmer citizensand calmer drivers,” Ronald concluded.DISMANTLED MOTORS046-622 3553 or 082 598 7776 - MarindaWe will be closing on the15th of July 2009.Thank you to all our loyal customersfor their support over the years.We will be moving to new premisessoon.Contact the above numbers forfurther info.NEED:•Tyres•Batteries•Exhausts•Shocks•Wheels•Tow barsROLEYANDJACQUESCome to EP Mufflers for the best price in town

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 14 July 2009Mixed fortunes atAcademy weekStephen PenneyThe U18 National Academy Weekkicked off with 24 competing teamsat the Grootvlei Sports Academy inPretoria on 29 June. The Blue Bulls, Border,Eastern Province, Falcons, Griffons, Griquas,Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal senttwo sides to the tournament and the restof the 14 unions sent one team. Namibia isalso competing in this year’s U18 AcademyWeek.Sport in briefSportThe Grahamstown pupils who representedthe EP country district’s side atthe Academy Week were Ryan Dugmore,Ian Herold (St Andrew’s), Matthew Booth(Graeme) and Jason Collett (Kingswood).The EP Country District side finished14th out of 24 teams, beating the EP andBorder sides in the final log standings.A team will be selected from playerswho participated in the Academy week andis represented at this weeks U18 Coca ColaCraven Week as the SA Academy side.15FOCUS... NtsikeleloMlamleli of StAndrew's College inaction for the EasternProvince U16side in the gamebetween EP andBlue Bulls duringthe U16 Coca-ColaGrant Khomo weekat Oakdale in Riversdalelast week.Photo: Courtesy ofCoca ColaEP co-ordinator isformer GrahamstonianFormer Grahamstonian,Humphrey Nojoko wasspotted in Grahamstownover the weekend competingat the Chris Hani MemorialSchools FootballTournament.The tournament washosted in Grahamstown byMakana Municipality andCacadu District Municipality.Nojoko is currently basedin King William’s Town andis the assistant manager ofthe school sports section atthe provincial Departmentof Sport and Recreation. In2008, Nojoko was the BorderBulldogs rugby headcoach.He was the provincialco-ordinator for the ChrisHani Memorial SchoolsFootball Tournament.- Stephen PenneyAll systems go for2009 Absa CurrieCupSouth Africa’s premierdomestic rugby competition– the Absa Currie Cupkicked off last week with anew look when the BolandCavaliers hosted the PlatinumLeopards in Wellingtonin the first match of thePremier Division.To mark the occasionSA Rugby and Absalaunched a new logo to renewthe identity of Absa’slong-standing sponsorshipwith South Africa’s 118thCurrie Cup. Eight teams– Boland Cavaliers, GWKGriquas, Platinum Leopards,The Sharks, VodacomBlue Bulls, Vodacom FreeState Cheetahs, VodacomWestern Province and theXerox Lions, will battle itout for domestic rugby’smost important prizein the premier divisioncompetition.In the Absa Currie CupFirst Division, the BorderBulldogs, Griffons, MightyElephants, Pumas, SWDEagles and the Valke willbe competing against eachother.- Grocott’s Mail ReporterCross country leagueRhodes University finished22nd at the EasternProvince Athletics crosscountryleague in PortElizabeth over the lastfew weeks. There were 28clubs throughout EasternProvince which took partin the cross country leagueevents.The winning club wasNedbank Running Clubwith a total of 424 points,followed by Mr Price on 413points and Achilles on 272points. Rhodes finished on14 points. - SPNight cycle seriesThe Cyclo Pro Night Seriescycling event will takeplace on 16, 23 and 30 Julyfrom the Elliot Centre inPort Elizabeth. The aimof the events is to see howmany laps cyclists can coverin the allocated times.The winner will be determinedby the greatestamount of laps in the shortesttime during the series.The cost is R75 for the seriesor R30 per event. Formore information, contactMargie on 083 285 9424. - SPVodacom ChallengeAs the Vodacom Challengecelebrates its 10th anniversary,the Eastern Capeplays host to the playoff forthe third consecutive year.The 44 000 capacity NelsonMandela stadium is expectedto come alive with colourand character in typicallySouth African football style.“Our province’s hostingof the annual VodacomChallenge Derby betweenOrlando Pirates and KaizerChiefs is a highly anticipateddate on the provincialcalendar and with thisyear’s event to be held inthe Nelson Mandela BayStadium for the first time.I am sure that the soccerlovingpeople of the areawill take full advantage ofthe opportunity to witnessVodacom Challenge footballaction at its best,” saidthe Eastern Cape ProvincialGovernment’s MEC forSport, Recreation, Arts &Culture, Xoliswa Tom.“The event is of greatimportance to our provinceas it provides the opportunityfor a major economicboost to the tourism,transport, accommodationand food and beverage industriesin the area. Over7 million people live in theEastern Cape Province”.Locals can purchasetickets from GrahamstownCheckers and GrahamstownShoprite.New Kaizer Chiefscoach Vladimir Vermezovic,and Orlando Pirates’coach Ruud Krol, are bothexpected to field severalnew signings who aresure to become householdnames on the South Africanfootball scene.The Vodacom Challengewill kick off in Polokwaneon Saturday, 18 July,when Orlando Piratestakes on Manchester City,before Kaizer Chiefs getsthe opportunity to lay thegauntlet down for the Englishclub at the Absa stadiumin Durban on Tuesday,21 July.The grand finale, involvingManchester Cityand the winner of the PortElizabeth fixture will takeplace at Loftus Versfeld inTshwane on Saturday, 25July. - GMRIronman 70.3 SouthAfrica opens registrationThe third edition of Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 SouthAfrica has opened registrationfor the 2010 event. Athleteshave until 8 Novemberto register and join thehundreds of national andinternational athletes whowill be making their way toEast London, Buffalo Cityto complete a 1.9km swim,90km cycle and 21km run.The South African editionis the first race on theIronman 2010 race calendarand boasts 50 slots tothe Ironman 70.3 WorldChampionships in Clearwater,Florida.Due to the fact that therace starts in waves (variousage groups starting instages) the race has the potentialto grown into one ofthe biggest on the calendar.The race is open toboth teams and individualsand registration formscan be found on www.ironman703.co.za.For more informationcontact Sharon on 041 5817990. - GMRRhodes rugby win twoStaff ReporterRhodes University Rugby Club had a goodtournament this year winning two out of threematches in their Pool B group at the UniversitySports South Africa rugby tournament.Their opening match against Vaal Universityof Technology saw Rhodes completelydominating the match in all departments.Rhodes had a good 23-0 lead at half time, andstarted the second half in the same tempo theyended the first. Rhodes went on to win 48-3.Rhodes then faced the Central Universityof Technology (CUT) in their second match andRhodes again dominated the opening stages astheir efforts were rewarded with two penalties.Following these penalties CUT regrouped andSquash champsStaff ReporterRHODES Squash Club recently tookpart in the University Sports South AfricaSquash Championships at the Universityof Johannesburg. The Rhodes A teamfinished 8th overall in the A section, whilethe B team took 3rd spot in the B section.John Godlonton, Rhodes Squash ClubBokSmart launched at Craven WeekStaff ReporterSA Rugby in conjunction withthe Chris Burger/ Petro JacksonPlayers’ Fund launchedits National Rugby SafetyProgram – BokSmart.The aims and objectivesof BokSmart are to reducethe number of serious andcatastrophic head, neck andspinal injuries associatedwith the game. The goal is toprovide the rugby communitywith all the knowledge andskills needed to ensure thatsafety and best practice principlesare paramount in allaspects of the game.Sponsored by Absa,BokSmart was launchedshortly before this week'sU18 Coca-Cola Craven Weektournament in East London,with the intention of boostingthe programme on variousschool and club levels. SARugby hopes to have the programmerolled out to all theprovinces over a period of 18months.“Prevention is alwaysbetter than cure, which iswhy BokSmart has utilisedthe services of more than 30experts and specialists in researchingand documentingthe most up-to-date and scientificallyaccurate medicalprotocols around injury prevention,injury management,rugby safety and performance,”said Dr Wayne Viljoen,SA Rugby’s BokSmartProject Manager.Selected coaches and refereesfrom South Africa’s 14rugby unions attended a freerugby safety workshop andreceived complimentary resourcepackages.Each participant receivedan instructional 2-DVD set,manual and a pocket concussionguide.Players will be taughtvia the coaches and referees,“Smar” rugby withthe emphasis on limiting thenumber of avoidable injuries,particularly in high-risk areasof the game like tacklingtook the game to Rhodes and their persistencepaid off as they beat Rhodes backline to scorea try. The score was 6-5 to Rhodes at half-time.The second half started slowly with bothteams showing signs of fatigue but CUTshowed more urgency going forward, puttingmore pressure on Rhodes. This led to CUTneglecting their defensive duties and werecaught on the counter attack by Rhodes scoringa great try after an interception from thehalf way line. CUT came back and scored twotries and a penalty to make the final score 18-11 to CUT.The Rhodes team's last match was againsttheir provincial neighbours, Walter Sisulu University- Buffalo Campus. Rhodes went on tobeat them 36 - 6 to finish 2nd in the log.chairman, said it was a “Fantasic tournament”,and made special mention ofRhodes number one Garren Kent, a 1styear student, who just missed out on a selectioninto the USSA top 6 side for 2009.Rhodes were once again nominatedfor the Mike Gardener Fellowship trophybut finished second to a spirited Stelliesside.Consultant of the Springboksattended the two-day trainingcourse in Johannesburgearlier this week. He believesthat in future, all referees willhave to be certified with the“These workshops shouldlead all South African refereesand match officials beingBokSmart certified,” saidBokSmart will also providea toll-free national emergencylinked to ER24 called theBokSmart Spineline (0800 678678) to accelerate the emergencypropriate management of apotentially seriously injured“The image of rugby asa violent sport has unfortunatelymade the headlines forall the wrong reasons in thepast,” said Oregan Hoskins,President of SARU at the officialand scrummaging.Neville Heilbron, Lawprogramme.Heilbron.telephone helpline,treatment and appropriaterugby player.launch ofBokSmart.

16 14 July 2009***Cycling club in first USSAchampsStephen PenneyCYCLE STAR... Lee Stack was the top finishing RhodesUniversity Cycling Club member at the recent USSA CyclingChampionships in Port Elizabeth. Photo: Stephen PenneyThe Rhodes UniversityCycling Club took partin the 2009 UniversitySports South Africa (USSA)Cycling Championships,which were held at NelsonMandela Metroplotain Universityin Port Elizabeth.This is the first time thatRhodes has been representedat the USSA cycling champs.Rhodes Cycling Club captainDevin Cripwell said, “Itwas an awesome experiencefor those of us who went, andwe certainly learnt a lot fromRhodes’ first representationat an USSA event”.The Rhodes team wasmade up of Jono Davy, GlenMidgely (mountain bike),Alex Joiner, Lee Stack, NickGaertner and Devin Cripwell(road).Cripwell said that Gaertnerpulled out of the eventbecause he contracted bronchitisshortly before theevent. The road champs washeld over three days of cyclingwith five stages. Stageone was a time trial held overa tough 15km out and backroute with rolling hills alongthe way, finishing with a climbup to the line. Cripwell saidthe Rhodes members “did allwe could to just get our headsdown and give it everything”.Time trial winner was ConradViljoen NMMU in 21 minutes55 seconds. The Rhodes resultsat the time trial were37. Alex Joiner 25:13:41. LeeStack 25:29:44. Devin Cripwell25:33.Stage two was an 80kmroad race on a flat, fast circuit,completing four laps. Cripwellsaid the race started withthe front group recording upto 50km/h “and holding thatfor the first few kilometres”,and that the bunch stayed togetherfor the first lap beforea small group broke away onthe second lap. The secondlap also saw Cripwell retirefrom the race after mechanicalproblems.Stack and Joiner stayedwith the main group until thelast lap. With 2km to go, Joinersaw his chance and wentout in front on his own. Unfortunatelythe experience of thepack paid off and they slowlyreeled him in, setting up thesprint finish which was wonby Pieter Henning of Tuks in2:00:49. Stack did very well tohold his own in a fast finish,coming 11th with a time of2:01:05.The third stage took placeon the second day covering130km over a 32.5km loop. Theroute had a number of fast descentswith cyclists reaching85km/h at times. There werealso two tough, long climbsin quick succession towardsthe end of the lap. Cripwell,who was now team managerand riding along the route inthe support vehicles, said thebunch stayed together for thefirst lap, before the attacksstarted. A good sprint beforethe finish saw Pieter Henningof Tuks winning in 3:50:35.Stack finished 26th in4:07:47 and Joiner 40th in4:14:48The fourth stage was anuphill climb. Riders startedindividually, 30 seconds apart,and both Joiners and Stackrode well, passing a few cyclistsalong the way. Overallrace leader, Arno Viljoen(Stellenbosch/Garmin DCMChrome MTB team) showedhis class, blowing the oppositionaway, by winning in eightminutes 44 seconds. Joinerfinished 26th and Stack 27th,both recording the same timeof 10 minutes 32 seconds.The final stage was to covera 1.5km circuit in a hour.The main group were averagingjust under 40km/h alongthe route. The high speedquickly caused a split in thegroup, leaving Joiner andStack in the second bunch,which could not match thespeed of the main group, beinglapped with about 15 minutesto go.Sean Leach of VAAL-NWU made the most of ahigh speed crash on the lastlap to sneak away and takethe win. Joiner finished 42ndand Stack 45th. Overall USSACyling champ was Arno Viljoen,in a total combined timeof 7:24:20. Stack finished 28thin 7:47:39 and Joiner 35th in7:54:30.The Sunday precedingthe road tour saw the mountainbike event event beingheld at Woodridge School. Atough 6.5 singletrack loop wasonly made harder by the earlymorning rain.In a precursor to his roadsuccess, Arno Viljoen (Maties/GarminDCM Chrome)tore the field to shreds, lappingan average of seven minutesfaster than the winninglap times from last month'sEP Champs, which were heldin dry conditions.The two Rhodes cyclists,Glen Midgely and Jono Davyand both battled with puncturesand a few crashes, butwent on to finish 13th and 15threspectively.SURF'S UP... Kingswood College pupil, Dane Cox has been selected as part of the BorderSurfing team to take part in the South African Junior surfing champs which will be held atNahoon Reef in East London from 30 September to 4 October. Dane is a member of theKowie Boardriders Club. Photo: SuppliedUSSA hockey tournamentStaff ReporterThe Rhodes UniversityHockey Club sent their menand women 1st team hockeysides to the annual UniversitySports South Africa (USSA)hockey tournament in Bloemfontein,with both teams goingthrough to the finals of the Bsection.The first day of the tournamentsaw both sides beginwith double headers. The menpulled off two good victories,beating Limpopo University7-1 and Cape Peninsula Universityof Technology 3-1. TheRhodes women had a goodwin over Central University ofTechnology, but then narrowlylost to their hosts the Universityof Free State 2-3.The two sides continuedto perform well over the nexttwo days, with the men beatingTuks B 4-2 and Universityof Namibia 3-2, while thewomen beat North West UniversityB 5-0 and Universityof Fort Hare 5-0, resulting inStephen Penneyboth sides moving through tothe semi-final stages.The fourth day of the tournamentconsisted of crosspoolplay-offs.The women's side cameup against Cape PeninsulaUniversity of Technology, andafter a hard fought 70 minutes,the game was to be decidedby penalty flicks. TheRhodes women showed greatcomposure and came outas the victors. Guy Gorden,sports officer at Rhodes UniversitySports Administrationsaid: “Special mention mustbe made of Rosie Dwight,the Rhodes goalkeeper, whoshowed exactly why she is the1st team goalkeeper.”The men came up againstCentral University of Technologyin their semi-final play off,where they proved too strong,winning 5-1 and entering themen's finals.The women faced Kovsiesin the final, to whom Rhodeslost 3-2 earlier in the week.The game once again went topenalty flicks after 70 minutesof normal time and 15 minutesof extra time. This timearound the Rhodes womencould not pull it off and endedas the runners up.The men took the fielddirectly after the nail-bitingwomen's game, and faceda strong Wits side. Fightingback from a 2-0 half timedeficit, Rhodes pulled it backto 2-2 in the second half. Thegame went to extra time andcould have gone either way asthe golden goal rule appliedduring extra-time. Luck wasnot on the Rhodes side thistime and Wits managed tosqueeze in the winning goal.Both Rhodes sidesachieved silver medals intheir respective B-sectiontournaments and “had playedout of their socks as neverbefore,” said Gordon, addingthat “the team produced goodresults and pure determinationfrom all the players, whodid themselves proud and deservethe honour”.Second spot for netball sideRhodes University Netball Club improvedon their 2008 position to claim second spotat this year's University Sports South Africa(USSA) netball tournament. The Rhodes NetballClub finished eighth last year.In their pool matches, Rhodes faced Universityof Limpopo, Turfloop, University ofVenda, Durban University of Technology, andUniversity of Cape Town. Rhodes scores wereas follows: Rhodes 47 Limpopo 41, Rhodes47 - Venda 34, Rhodes 42 - DUT 45, Rhodes 49- UCT 60. University of Cape Town won thispool and qualifed for promotion to the A sectionat the USSA 2009 netball tournament.